dodge610
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Never tried Rigid before hopefully it holds up. And haven’t bought Bessey clamps in a while either now they have out sourced them to Taiwan
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Never tried Rigid before hopefully it holds up. And haven’t bought Bessey clamps in a while either now they have out sourced them to Taiwan
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damon18
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Serial number matched set of British made cast iron Vee blocks.
Pleading ignorance, what are those used for, and why would they have serial numbers?
Figured I should google it first, some kind of metal working, making 90 degree corners for welding?
https://acramachinery.co.uk/v-blocks/
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ZRX61
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Picked these up at the weekend, cheap ****... but after dressing the blades on the fiber deburring wheel they're no longer ****.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pie...3YgTa4AEKX0SJGx2iLY3yw5aJb0zphDcaAg4wEALw_wcB
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pie...3YgTa4AEKX0SJGx2iLY3yw5aJb0zphDcaAg4wEALw_wcB
Jim Johnstone
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they are used in machining to hold round items, like shafts to machine keys or other features on the round item. the reason they are sold in matched sets is so you know you have an identical pair to support opposite ends of a shaft and know with confidence that the shaft will be held at exactly the same height at both ends.
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quadrcr87
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What he said^. They are serialized so that you can track them in your calibration program.
damon18
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Thanks for the info, learned something new. I'll know what they are if I ever spot some at a sale.
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designer485
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After finding a Milwaukee 2553-20 impact in the middle of the street and playing froger to grab it, I took it home and tested it. Everything checked out, so I order a housing kit for it and swapped out the beat to hell original. Falling off a moving vehicle does some damage. After swapping everything over it looks / works like new (the front anvil housing is still indicative of the past). This has to be the best road treasure I have ever found.
The parts (Housing Kit, Front Rubber Trim Ring and Belt Clip):
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The parts (Housing Kit, Front Rubber Trim Ring and Belt Clip):
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Qualitytools
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^ looks great! I bet the person that lost it is not too happy
Strouty
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I bet there are a few people too young (or too old) to get the frogger reference, thought it was a nice touch, tool looks great now.
X1 Mike
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Never tried Rigid before hopefully it holds up.
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The good news is you don't have to go far to try out the shop vac.
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The good news is you don't have to go far to try out the shop vac.
Could also benefit from the Ridgid car detailing kit as well.
sweet victory
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I'm only able to find tools on the road with my tires....ruined a 315/30/18 tire a few weeks ago. 
Found a screw driver bit....
Found a screw driver bit....PelicanPines
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1. 2020 Wera Advent Calendar above the previous 2019
2. Closeup of the 2020 ratchet
3. More sockets in the 2020 set
4. I added 3 bits to my 2019. Tiny flat bit, 3/16 hex, #2 square
The 2020 screwdriver handle has the bits stored in the handle.
NOT SHOWN a bottle opener comes with both the 2019 and 2020 set.
2. Closeup of the 2020 ratchet
3. More sockets in the 2020 set
4. I added 3 bits to my 2019. Tiny flat bit, 3/16 hex, #2 square
The 2020 screwdriver handle has the bits stored in the handle.
NOT SHOWN a bottle opener comes with both the 2019 and 2020 set.
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Farmall450
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I got sick of the plastic gas cans!
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Best cans money can buy imo.
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ZRX61
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Qualitytools
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I got sick of the plastic gas cans!
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I have an Eagle can also, did it come with a funnel? Mine did, you will like it a lot!
designer485
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RKRTM936 bit ratchet repair kit, the magnet in mine had cracked and kept falling out. That kit number can also be used to convert a standard T936 to a bit ratchet.
Nice! I've been itching to get me one of those. But I wanted 2 of them so I couldn't justify the cost. I ended up getting the Carlyle ones. Picked up the first one over the weekend & the second one today.
The Carlyle ones don't have the nice cushiony grips like the Snap-On but they have an adjustable pivot. Made in Taiwan. Look better than the Neikos. $22 ea OTD with AAA discount. I'm really happy with them.
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Nice! I've been itching to get me one of those. But I wanted 2 of them so I couldn't justify the cost. I ended up getting the Carlyle ones. Picked up the first one over the weekend & the second one today.
The Carlyle ones don't have the nice cushiony grips like the Snap-On but they have an adjustable pivot. Made in Taiwan. Look better than the Neikos. $22 ea OTD with AAA discount. I'm really happy with them.
I have those too. No complaints as all. I didn’t want to play snap on prices for something I don’t use too often and I like that I can warranty them at Napa if needed. I like standard Klein strippers most of the time, but these are far better crimpers than the **** ones on klein strippers. Also easier to crimp in awkward places with these.
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I hear ya. I'm mainly using these for the crimpers, cutter, & pliers. The stripper is pretty sharp but I've been using Klein & GB for strippers that have the strippers above the pivot. I hate crimpers that are below the pivot. I had no idea how small these Carlyle/SO were which I like. One of em is for my hand toolbox that I keep wiring stuff in so I like that they're small.
gorskikotar
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It does come with a funnel. I’m glad you like it and that’s makes it more positive for me.
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I am very much a novice and I only have 120 in my garage right now. Working on changing both those items.
Everything I have read and seen is that this is a very capable machine and a huge bargain when you think the machine it is mostly compared to is the Lincoln MIG 210 at around $1000 more.
javyLSU
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Nice! I've been itching to get me one of those. But I wanted 2 of them so I couldn't justify the cost. I ended up getting the Carlyle ones. Picked up the first one over the weekend & the second one today.
The Carlyle ones don't have the nice cushiony grips like the Snap-On but they have an adjustable pivot. Made in Taiwan. Look better than the Neikos. $22 ea OTD with AAA discount. I'm really happy with them.
I have the Carlyle PSW3 set of wire strippers/crimpers:
I really like them, especially the pistol grip pliers - but when using the crimpers this week I found myself missing the cushion grip that the Snap-on equivalents have. I might just upgrade these to Snap-on since the crimpers are the ones that I tend to mash down on vs the others that I primarily use as strippers and needle nose pliers...
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dylanmitchell
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New Amprobe 320 and new DIY line splitter next to Fluke 323 and Amprobe line splitter. AC/ DC clamp meter with in rush (AC only) low current 0 to 60 A tip, and HZ measurement through clamps.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/foHhFvqemX2Z4wzq8
Amprobe "Peak RMS" may not be true in rush but shows start up load. Testing on a shop vac showed, 39 A peak RMS, 24 A max, and dropped to consistent 12 A. Peak RMS showed 15 A more than max a big difference.
Build quality is good. A little lighter than a 323, a little thinner, and a little taller. Fluke feels better in the hand and is simpler to operate. 600 A Cat III 600 V. I avoid anything above a 20 A household outlet so 600 A is overkill for my needs. Temp sensor isn't accurate and won't be using it to measure voltage. But, for about $150 it has the features I want. Have Fluke 117 DMM and Fluke 62 temp gun too. Really just wanted AC/DC, in rush, True RMS, and low current feature.
Originally ordered the Amprobe AMP-25 Mini-Clamp but ship date kept getting pushed back. Amprobe only has in rush on 25, 320, and some of their more expensive models. Amp-25 may be the better option less unneeded features and has in rush but may not have fit an AC line splitter. Hioki CM4370, Fluke 376, 902, possibly the 325, and a few others have in rush but are more expensive meters. There are lots of other brands but I prefer Fluke, Amprobe, or Hioki. Fluke i410 is about $250 and not sure if it has in rush.
Used 12 gauge rubber appliance cord with 5-15P to bare leads, exposed a bit of wire and connected to 15.0 A 5-15R connector. Overkill and a little heavy but very solid.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/foHhFvqemX2Z4wzq8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/foHhFvqemX2Z4wzq8
Amprobe "Peak RMS" may not be true in rush but shows start up load. Testing on a shop vac showed, 39 A peak RMS, 24 A max, and dropped to consistent 12 A. Peak RMS showed 15 A more than max a big difference.
Build quality is good. A little lighter than a 323, a little thinner, and a little taller. Fluke feels better in the hand and is simpler to operate. 600 A Cat III 600 V. I avoid anything above a 20 A household outlet so 600 A is overkill for my needs. Temp sensor isn't accurate and won't be using it to measure voltage. But, for about $150 it has the features I want. Have Fluke 117 DMM and Fluke 62 temp gun too. Really just wanted AC/DC, in rush, True RMS, and low current feature.
Originally ordered the Amprobe AMP-25 Mini-Clamp but ship date kept getting pushed back. Amprobe only has in rush on 25, 320, and some of their more expensive models. Amp-25 may be the better option less unneeded features and has in rush but may not have fit an AC line splitter. Hioki CM4370, Fluke 376, 902, possibly the 325, and a few others have in rush but are more expensive meters. There are lots of other brands but I prefer Fluke, Amprobe, or Hioki. Fluke i410 is about $250 and not sure if it has in rush.
Used 12 gauge rubber appliance cord with 5-15P to bare leads, exposed a bit of wire and connected to 15.0 A 5-15R connector. Overkill and a little heavy but very solid.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/foHhFvqemX2Z4wzq8
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dylanmitchell
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fluke 325 is a nice meter, does yours measure in rush current? Heard 325 may do in rush but haven't seen it listed as a feature.
Not sure what rush current is.... I got it to test ac caps and my alternator output...
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dylanmitchell
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Thanks. In rush current is that sudden surge or momentary burst of current when electric motors startup.