Didn't get the 1/2 yet. I hope to get it in dec.
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Didn't get the 1/2 yet. I hope to get it in dec.
Setup my new Craftsman Belt/Disc sander- 2"x42" belt and 6" disc.
Wanted a small one I could always have available instead of setting up my ShopSmith attached 6" belt or 10" disc.
Pretty pleased with this. Everything went together easily and it runs true and straight. Had a $20 off coupon and another 5% online discount.
Didn't take pics - these are from the website.
Wanted a small one I could always have available instead of setting up my ShopSmith attached 6" belt or 10" disc.
Pretty pleased with this. Everything went together easily and it runs true and straight. Had a $20 off coupon and another 5% online discount.
Didn't take pics - these are from the website.
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Those are actually really nice. I didn't realize craftsman still made them. Where are they made these days? I bought mine back when I started to get into bladesmithing, ~8ish years ago. Mine is COO Taiwan. They are actually a really nice little unit. Mine has seen a very heavy diet of metal and still runs perfectly. Only downside is finding the belts in that length. Enjoy it.
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Those are actually really nice. I didn't realize craftsman still made them. Where are they made these days? I bought mine back when I started to get into bladesmithing, ~8ish years ago. Mine is COO Taiwan. They are actually a really nice little unit. Mine has seen a very heavy diet of metal and still runs perfectly. Only downside is finding the belts in that length. Enjoy it.
Made in China. I looked at a few others online - reviews are all over the map. This one seemed like the best middle-ground. Jet has a nice one but $400-$500 is out of the question.
Some people complained about excessive run-out on the disc but this one seems pretty straight. I may look into converting the disc to use velcro instead of adhesive backed discs. Would like an easy change-out. Extra discs are almost $20 each - a tad pricey.
Belts are out there - Jet & Grizzly use the same size. Google is your friend.
That blows. I wonder when they switched.
Yea it is one of if not the most economical 2" belt sanders out. Next step up you are looking at ~$600 or build your own. I chose the latter. For the disk I just use spray adhesive and cut my own papers from 8.5*11 sheets. Cheap and easy.
No need to tell me. My point was that belts of different grits are a pain to find compared to the more common 2x72. Luckily I have a local shop that makes belts to order pretty cheap. I've got up to 2K grit in those 2x42. Over the years it has become a more common grinder for knife makers to get into on the cheap, so I think a few manufactures such as kingspore and even norton/3m have started to produce the 2x42 belts. You can always run the more common 1x42 if you want. What do you plan on using it for? There are a bunch of upgrades and mods people have done for them. I'd suggest start off with a ceramic platen.
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-R86010B/203930523#.Um2LF8_n_IU
HD employee had to look up the sku to check the inventory. They didn't have any on display.
Ran it couple times today and it seems pretty good. Not as strong compared to my aircat 1100.
crewchief888
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ridgid advertises 300 ft/lb of torque.
guessing you get what you pay for.
not to start a p*ssing contest, but milwaukee's 18v fuel 3/8" dr is advertised at 200 ft/lb, i havent tried it at that torque setting, but it will remove lugnuts torqued to 160 ft/lb effortlessly.
That blows. I wonder when they switched.
For the disk I just use spray adhesive and cut my own papers from 8.5*11 sheets. Cheap and easy.
What do you plan on using it for? There are a bunch of upgrades and mods people have done for them. I'd suggest start off with a ceramic platen.
Just going to be used for small odds & ends. Wood, steel, aluminum. Like the brackets I made for my shutoff switch on my Shopsmith. Shown here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3012994#post3012994
Any links/suggestions to check out the common mods?
Harrison2
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been gathering these for a few weeks
Two best mods, dependent on what you plan to use it for. 1st is the platten that has got to be fixed. Extend in length, narrow in width, flatten and line with a piece of ceramic or highly polished steel. Make it just slightly under the width of the belt so you can cut sharp corners. 2nd is the table on both sides has got to go. Who ever designed a ribbed table as a work surface on a grinder just needs to be slapped. IDK WTF they were thinking, but IMHO ribbed tables on a grinder like this are just dangerous. Either build your own solid tables, or just bolt a thick plate of metal to the top for a smooth work surface.
Here is a good link.
http://www.machinistblog.com/modifying-a-craftsman-2-x-42-inch-belt-sander-for-tool-grinding/
Like you said, google is your friend. There are mods out there for these things that are from mild to wild. I've seen guys repower and convert to run a 2*72" belt. IMHO at that point you might as well build a better machine from scratch.
rodriguezatx
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Got these in from O'Reilly paid 40 plus shipping kd tools made in USA
rodriguezatx
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Hey Jason how much were those gearwrenches at sears? Saw them for 99.99 last time I was there
They were on sale for $50. I saw the deal in the HOT DEALS area but didn't remember it until I walked into the store. I started looking for them to see what the price was and found them in three different spots. 1st spot had no price on them at all, 2nd spot was in their normal location and listed at $99. Found the 3rd place on an aisle end cap and listed on sale for $50
3xpendable
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$16
Reg-$29
Sale- $11
Rang up $7. Muhahaha!!
Sent from under an open range fifth wheel 8p
rodriguezatx
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Cool thanks Jason going to go pick some up soon I hope
KamiCrit
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Just got this in the mail from eBay $10 later.
Made in
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You will love that thing!
I really want that!! I need to find a reason to buy one
Oh hell! That looks fun!
congrats
I really want that!! I need to find a reason to buy one
Thank you! Only paid $225 for it which is the only reason I bought it right now.
Those Northern Tools branded sockets are not bad. I bought a few to plug in the skips my Craftsman set had. Have held up well.
I really want that!! I need to find a reason to buy one
Find something that you need to cut deeply, at variable speeds. Voilà, you need one!
I was given this swivel head as a gift by the gf's step dad, I've never used this style of ratchet from snap on before but since receiving it I haven't stopped using it. It's honestly one of the best style of ratchets I've used, very useful for hard to get to bolts or bolts where you require an awkward angle. I've used a flex head style ratchet before But due to where the head on this ratchet pivots, I believe that's what makes it so useful and easy to use.
Also I picked this up last Friday, probably one of the best purchases I've made. I love this thing, it's so handy and very torque for its size.
Also I picked this up last Friday, probably one of the best purchases I've made. I love this thing, it's so handy and very torque for its size.
chevydyl
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I got all of these tools within the last 3 weeks.
I got all of these tools within the last 3 weeks.
nice color!
Burgerkong
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I might have a problem. Started out with 15, weeded it down to 5. You shouyld've seen the looks I got at the store, spent almost an hour in front of the Channellock display pulling down every single adjustable (almost 60-70) the had to check for slop, finish and parallel. The ones I ended up with are cherry picked to the extreme! 
Total damage was about $120. Didn't like the XLT pliers/cutters, the handles flexed a bit too much for my liking.
Total damage was about $120. Didn't like the XLT pliers/cutters, the handles flexed a bit too much for my liking.
Burgerkong
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Those look SAE, did you get any metric ones besides the very top?
They do need to make all SAE and all metric adjustables don't they? That way I can get another set. All I'm missing is the 24" and the 30". I don't even think I will use the 12" much, let alone the 15" or hell even the 24!
katotter
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What batteries does these have?I got all of these tools within the last 3 weeks.
