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[IRQVET]

Been slowly converting my smaller outdoor equipment into electric, never the large chainsaw, but my less used stuff like leaf blowers, string trimmers, and edgers- YES!

My older Husquvana 2 stroke has done my well, but because they used less and they sit around a lot. This just made more sense and I know my shoulder will thank me later.

And since all my garage stuff is already on the Dewalt 20 volt platform, this is just making more and more sense as of late.

 

[Jgaz]

Acme tools had a good deal on this 12v Bosch 4 in 1 instalation tool.

 

[pfbz]

I have a 1985 Porsche 930 I've been doing lots of work on. It's in great shape, but the OE toolkit is a bit ratty and missing some tools. You can buy replacement complete tool kits, but the prices are kind of absurd considering what is actually in them, so I've been working on kitting out a more modern rendition of the in-car toolkit.

Most of the wrenches in my existing kit were missing or replaced with incorrect ones; I was looking for an 8x9, 10x11, 12x13, and 17x19mm double open end wrenches, of German manufacture, and preferably with a bit of a classic design.

Found this Stahlwille "Motor" set which is pretty much perfect! $55 from KCTools which specializes in German tool imports. Perhaps a bit overpriced just as a wrench set, but has exactly the look, feel, and quality I was going for.



I won't be using the Stahlwille tool roll, but will integrate them into a new tool roll holding everything.

What the OE toolkit looks like... I have the original Porsche specific stuff, but the original wrenches, pliers, and screwdriver have either gone missing or been replaced with other tools over time...




In case your interested, the car I'm building out the tool kit for...

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

That is part of the reason I switched to a silicon ring ... I made the decision to get one but never did till I got stung on the finger. It took the guys at work 45 minutes to get it off my finger.

Me too. I quit wearing a wedding ring when I started at TSC. Handling fencing and tposts, there are too many things to catch a ring on. When I got remarried a few years ago my wife bought me a ManlyBand wedding ring that came with a silicone ring. I’ve gone through it and a pack of cheap ones from Walmart. I only wear my actual ring when we get dressed up to go somewhere.

 

[Squankum]

Good solution! Because I wasn't going to sell you my late 50's German wrenches from my 356 tool kit.

(No, I don't have a 356... long story.)

The wrenches are thin and feel quite stiff and strong. And look really high quality. What you got as replacements look like the wrenches in my '89 Mercedes factory tool kit: good but not great.

 

[Squankum]

As mentioned by @Squankum, the Husky ones are definitely thicker, and very soft. And, the surface area is a little small.

I was under the impression that 22" x 15" was bigger than most kneeling pads! Have you seen what they peddle to gardeners?! I started with a gardening mat, then got something bigger, then stumbled across that Husky which is even bigger.

We'd both probably like a 3' x 4' chunk of old wrestling mat! Provided you can clean all the MRSA off of it first.

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

Lines are a great way to lose fingers! I nearly did once when salmon fishing. I was moving across a riffle on my way to a new hole and had left my fly dragging in the water behind me. A 16 lb silver hit the fly and a loop of line grabbed my right index finger. I landed the fish, but the bruise where the line had cut into my finger lasted for weeks.

We have cowboys out here--both types. You can tell a real cowboy from a barstool cowboy by the highly-worn rodeo buckle and often a missing right-hand thumb. It's easy to lose a thumb when dallying-off a lariat (and attached angry beef) to the saddle horn.

Team roping headers are more prone to that than working cowboys because working cowboys are usually tied on and aren’t in a big hurry when they dally. Also why we always taught kids to not coil their horses lead rope around their hand.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Astro Nano low profile SAE/Metric sockets. Grabbed the wrench for them as well.

 

[Prospecter]

Been slowly converting my smaller outdoor equipment into electric, never the large chainsaw, but my less used stuff like leaf blowers, string trimmers, and edgers- YES!

My older Husquvana 2 stroke has done my well, but because they used less and they sit around a lot. This just made more sense and I know my shoulder will thank me later.

And since all my garage stuff is already on the Dewalt 20 volt platform, this is just making more and more sense as of late.

The electric stuff is just so darn convenient! And at a certain age, it's nice to have the battery need charging so I can quit. I don't necessarily want a longer lasting, heavier battery.

 

[Prospecter]

Took advantage of some coupons at Harbor Freight. At 40% off, the Icon ratcheting wrenches are a nice upgrade. Not quite Snapon quality, but good enough for me.



Needed to replace my cable cutters after a small arcing mishap the other day. The Doyle see as good as my Channellocks.

 

[Beerhippie]

Team roping headers are more prone to that than working cowboys because working cowboys are usually tied on and aren’t in a big hurry when they dally. Also why we always taught kids to not coil their horses lead rope around their hand.

True, that, but the working cowboys around these parts all seem to have some rodeo experience--because cowboying in some of the most rugged landscapes in the NW isn't dangerous enough--and team roping seems to be high on the list.

This is what I mean by "rugged landscapes":



Most of that is either owned by or under lease to the Cow Cr. ranch, with HQ located between the second and third ridges from the right.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Decided to step up and expand on my Power Steering game.

Astro 7874
OTC 4530
OTC 7362


Needed to fiddle with my 7 pin connector on the big rig, and I'm replacing the coolant connectors on our Suburban with metal versions. Carlyle has rebranded again and I suspect the U.S. versions of these pliers will be going away soon.

IPA 8024
Lisle 39190
Carlyle 1470
Carlyle 135



Radiator Hose Spoons and a trim clip.
Carlyle 854-1 and 854-2.
MAC BT 163 S

 

[Jarhead0408]

I've been after this set for awhile. Picked it up from a Snap On dealer at our terminal in Nashville, TN.

Snap On SWR102 (SWR1A & SWR2)



Snagged a Blue Point PT40B magnetic pickup tool.


Needed a strap wrench and decided go with the best. Ordered the larger one but needed the smaller one. Decided to keep them both.

REED Tools SW24A
REED Tools SW12A30

 

[Jarhead0408]

Needed to step up with a few more fan clutch tools:

OTC 4754 Pulley Holder
Lisle 43600 Universal Fan Clutch Wrench Set
Lisle 44180 Fan clutch wrench.


And on the way back home on Friday I swung by a yardsale and snagged two Amerex B262 AK fire extinguishers for $25 a piece. They're commercial units for a restaurant and the K rating is for grease fires. These will find a home in our kitchen. They're too old to be certified for commercial use anymore, but they should still be able to be serviced and then used by us residentially.

 

[Beerhippie]

Needed to step up with a few more fan clutch tools:

OTC 4754 Pulley Holder
Lisle 43600 Universal Fan Clutch Wrench Set
Lisle 44180 Fan clutch wrench.


And on the way back home on Friday I swung by a yardsale and snagged two Amerex B262 AK fire extinguishers for $25 a piece. They're commercial units for a restaurant and the K rating is for grease fires. These will find a home in our kitchen. They're too old to be certified for commercial use anymore, but they should still be able to be serviced and then used by us residentially.

Since the FX's are a pressure-propelled liquid type, making sure they're in the green pressure-wise should be all they need.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Since the FX's are a pressure-propelled liquid type, making sure they're in the green pressure-wise should be all they need.

I'll do that. Thanks. One of them is right there at the border between green and overfilled. Is this the type of thing where I can just let a little out, or she needs to go in for servicing?

 

[Beerhippie]

I'll do that. Thanks. One of them is right there at the border between green and overfilled. Is this the type of thing where I can just let a little out, or she needs to go in for servicing?

If you invert the extinguisher, you should be able to relive a little pressure without losing any of the liquid--which, BTW, should be potassium citrate, an excellent rust-remover.

 

[Jarhead0408]

If you invert the extinguisher, you should be able to relive a little pressure without losing any of the liquid--which, BTW, should be potassium citrate, an excellent rust-remover.

Gotcha. Thanks for the information.

 

[IRQVET]

The electric stuff is just so darn convenient! And at a certain age, it's nice to have the battery need charging so I can quit. I don't necessarily want a longer lasting, heavier battery.

I just use it to hit a few small tight spots where my zero turn can't get to. Super low use all things considered, so this fits that bill IMHO. Slap in one of my existing 20v batteries, hit those spot up real quick, and I'm done.

 

[Squankum]

I've yet to catch up to the "strike it with a hammer" striking-capped tools that I never used to think about hitting with a hammer, but this is my favorite!

 

[Qualitytools]

I am looking for one with 3 pins. Does the adapter on the right have 3 pins? If so part number and make or how much and where please ? Thanks

 

[LXCam]

I am looking for one with 3 pins. Does the adapter on the right have 3 pins? If so part number and make or how much and where please ? Thanks

QT, yes its a three pinner but there isn't a individual part number for that one. This kit is a Performance Tool #W89200 and I just went to their site and no luck on individual #'s either.

 

[Jarhead0408]

I've yet to catch up to the "strike it with a hammer" striking-capped tools that I never used to think about hitting with a hammer, but this is my favorite!

Yeah this one is a puzzler. I can see maybe a few light strikes on the straight version, but unless you're trying to remove the curved one after it's gotten up under the hose, then it makes me think they either decided to make them match, or they just jumped on the band wagon. The OEM Lang versions have the cap as well.

 

[AJHD]

I am looking for one with 3 pins. Does the adapter on the right have 3 pins? If so part number and make or how much and where please ? Thanks

The Icon kit has a few adapter plates with 3-pins. It's a bit expensive without a coupon, but it's a really nice kit with a nice case.

Master Brake Caliper Set, 20-Piece

Amazing deals on this Master Brake Caliper Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[rharman]

Been slowly converting my smaller outdoor equipment into electric, never the large chainsaw, but my less used stuff like leaf blowers, string trimmers, and edgers- YES!

My older Husquvana 2 stroke has done my well, but because they used less and they sit around a lot. This just made more sense and I know my shoulder will thank me later.

And since all my garage stuff is already on the Dewalt 20 volt platform, this is just making more and more sense as of late.

I just use it to hit a few small tight spots where my zero turn can't get to. Super low use all things considered, so this fits that bill IMHO. Slap in one of my existing 20v batteries, hit those spot up real quick, and I'm done.

Have you had the trimmer very long? I'm very curious as to the feedback as I'm in the 20V platform as well.

Do you have the DeWalt blower too? The trimmer and blower are on my wish list.

I have a B&D Brush Hog blower/vac and B&D trimmer - both AC but also too bulky. My trimming needs are minimal too so I think the 20V should work fine.

Thanks!

 

[Squankum]

Have you had the trimmer very long? I'm very curious as to the feedback as I'm in the 20V platform as well.

Do you have the DeWalt blower too? The trimmer and blower are on my wish list.

I have a B&D Brush Hog blower/vac and B&D trimmer - both AC but also too bulky. My trimming needs are minimal too so I think the 20V should work fine.

Thanks!

I'm not who you were asking, but I've had a DeWalt 20V Max blower (DCBL720B) (NLA), and I love it! Before that I would blow out my work bay and most of the driveway with the air hose. I had a 120V corded leaf blower but hardly used it. I felt bad buying it -- do I really need this?

I enjoy it a great deal and use it all the time.

 

[Beerhippie]

I'm not who you were asking, but I've had a DeWalt 20V Max blower (DCBL720B) (NLA), and I love it! Before that I would blow out my work bay and most of the driveway with the air hose. I had a 120V corded leaf blower but hardly used it. I felt bad buying it -- do I really need this?

I enjoy it a great deal and use it all the time.

Funny--My boss recently bought the Stihl 36V blower. I've always considered a blower to be BS--corded or ICE. Now I find myself grabbing it more often than the compressor blowgun. Go figger.

 

[Squankum]

Dumb purchases!
(Kinda.)

Lisle 54150 battery terminal/wiper arm puller. $24.83 Amazon, I can't find a COO anywhere. I also couldn't find the one I already had, so I got another one. Someday I'll have one in my puller drawer and another in my battery care box.



A.M. Leonard brass quick release (Taiwan). I ordered two females. I had plenty of male barbs already. Decided to expand connectoritis out to the two garden hoses. One of the females is not pictured because it's already out in the yard. $13.95/ea. but shipping is a pain unless you catch a special promotion. I got spoiled by these things pretty quickly.

Griot's Garage Finest Water Hose Nozzle, AML barb already installed. Ridiculously expensive. I've ignored them for a long time, but recently started pondering. Glanced at reviews and saw somebody had been using one for 20 years and it's still trucking, so that was a point in the positive column. (Plus, lifetime warranty.) Made in USA. Haven't washed a car with it but it really can move a volume of water, which will be great for rinsing off a car after the washing. This weekend I was just using it for garden and house stuff, I liked it. But the price is nutz.

 

[Squankum]

Funny--My boss recently bought the Stihl 36V blower. I've always considered a blower to be BS--corded or ICE. Now I find myself grabbing it more often than the compressor blowgun. Go figger.

Back in the 90's, I shook my fist about cordless drills! "What's so hard about plugging in a power tool?!"

Then I got one. Oh. Yes. That's nice.

 

[Qualitytools]

QT, yes its a three pinner but there isn't an individual part number for that one. This kit is a Performance Tool #W89200 and I just went to their site and no luck on individual #'s either.

Thank you for your reply. I meant to say that because it has a 3 pin in the kit I would be interested in the entire kit not just the one piece. Much appreciated

 

[Qualitytools]

The Icon kit has a few adapter plates with 3-pins. It's a bit expensive without a coupon, but it's a really nice kit with a nice case.

Master Brake Caliper Set, 20-Piece

Amazing deals on this Master Brake Caliper Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Thanks for sharing, I will have to check it out.

 

[Beerhippie]

Back in the 90's, I shook my fist about cordless drills! "What's so hard about plugging in a power tool?!"

Then I got one. Oh. Yes. That's nice.

We already have the same Stihl 36V for the mower and trimmer. But I gave him some **** for not getting another battery--3 tools, 2 batts, often used in sequence, is not good for efficiency.

But the blower does not ****.

 

[Prospecter]

We do already have the same Stihl 36V for the mower and trimmer. But I did give him some **** for not getting another battery--3 tools, 2 batts, often used in sequence, is not good for efficiency.

But the blower does not ****.

That's the Pace-o-matic approach. Allows one to recharge while the batteries are recharging.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A couple of things from The Jungle arrived last night. Flexzilla because I want to replace the hose on a new reel. The wrench extender, well.... Thanks GJ for another tool put in the Amazon cart..

 

[LXCam]

The Icon kit has a few adapter plates with 3-pins. It's a bit expensive without a coupon, but it's a really nice kit with a nice case.

Master Brake Caliper Set, 20-Piece

Amazing deals on this Master Brake Caliper Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Thank you for your reply. I meant to say that because it has a 3 pin in the kit I would be interested in the entire kit not just the one piece. Much appreciated

QT, I’d suggest a different kit that has dedicated left/right threaded drivers. The kit I bought has this funky double duty hinged nut that goes both directions and all though it worked, had just enough awkwardness to it aligning the drive plate then setting the back plate it wasn’t exactly intuitive nor confidence building in its integrity. And I had to **** with setting the nut in the right place every single damn time. If I made a living with it, I’d be getting a different kit.

 

[Beerhippie]

That's the Pace-o-matic approach. Allows one to recharge while the batteries are recharging.

That works with two tools. If we're using all three, it doesn't work. For instance, I can trim and edge the lawn, using one battery, have it in the charger, then mow half of our lawns with another batt, then not have a fully charged batt for the blower to clean off the walks and stuff. It gets worse if another person is using the blower while I'm trying to mow--a common enough problem.

I don't have the luxury of taking a break while a batt charges these day, as I have about two hours in the morning to do all the yard maintenance before we open.

 

[lund]

Been slowly converting my smaller outdoor equipment into electric, never the large chainsaw, but my less used stuff like leaf blowers, string trimmers, and edgers- YES!

My older Husquvana 2 stroke has done my well, but because they used less and they sit around a lot. This just made more sense and I know my shoulder will thank me later.

And since all my garage stuff is already on the Dewalt 20 volt platform, this is just making more and more sense as of late.

One problem with these: the motor is on the trimmer head near the string and the vents get plugged leading to overheating. There were a lot of reports of burn out on this type of DeWalt timmer. Not sure if that was fixed or even if it could be. But I have the higher voltage flexvolt one with the motor at the end of the shaft (far from the trim head) and that works fantastic. It does not have a very long battery life (~15 min with high capacity battery), but it is fine for most homeowner use with 15 ish minute trims on a medium/large yard. It is nice not having to maintain and gas two stroke motors. When paired with an electric flexvolt blower, it makes a great combo. The electric blowers are even better if you need to rake since you can use it together with a conventional rake to speed things up without being overly loud relative to 2 stroke gas blowers and not breathing in fumes from the 2 stroke motor. So it is easier and more pleasant than using a gas blower to boost raking (so many minuses I avoided it). Plus you turn it on and off with just a pull of the trigger. If you have two batteries to cycle I find I can work almost continuously using one while the other charges.

 

[rshadd]

Expanding my collection of Olfa utility knives...

 

[Beerhippie]

One problem with these: the motor is near the trimmer string and vents get plugged. There were a lot of reports of burn out. Not sure if that was fixed. But I have the higher voltage flexvolt one with the motor at the end of the shaft (far from the trim head) and that works great. Not very long battery life but fine for most homeowner use with 15 ish minute trims on a medium/large yard. It is nice not having to maintain and gas two stroke motors. When paired with an electric flexvolt blower, it makes a nice combo. The electric blowers are even better if you need to rake since you can use it together with a conventional rake to speed things up without being overly loud relative to 2 stroke gas blowers and not breathing in fumes from the 2 stroke motor. Plus you turn it on and off with just a pull of the trigger.

Don't forget the MUCH lower vibration--that's what I like most about battery OPE. I didn't know how fatiguing the vibration was until I didn't have it anymore.

 

[Skyman]

Shocks are on the way, scheduled to arrive here tomorrow. I sprang for this to ease the chore.






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