HF.............
Report back on how you like the die grinder. I need to pick one up. It's not an every day use item and I honestly use my Milwaukee angle grinder more, so I just need something cheap.
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Report back on how you like the die grinder. I need to pick one up. It's not an every day use item and I honestly use my Milwaukee angle grinder more, so I just need something cheap.
Maxcustody
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Will do............It seems like a quality tool and the price was right. It is made in Taiwan, also a plus I think.....................
Smokeshow69
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Absolutely. The prices on these on the costco site were more competitive than alot of other retailers. I originally purchased a dewalt that put out 8500 from Home Depot but it died t have half the features as this one and it was the same price pre saleI would be super excited if I brought home one of those.
. So I returned the new in box dewalt and bought this one. I had no clue the sale was going on until I logged in and saw the $200 discount. I was stoked! But I bought this to hopefully power most of my house in the event of a power outage. Unfortunately we have had a few recently and have lost a bunch of food that way
Jeff
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I found two Japanese SP Air tools on clearance. Amazingly quiet little buggers they are.
Maxcustody
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Klein tester and Knipex soft grip cover. They work on the Cobra and the plier wrench.
Good tool day, got a decent deal on an air hammer, picked up another FR80, picked up a soft grip 1/4” flex for my road box (regular listeners will remember this is the ratchet I drunk-bought off eBay thinking it was a 3/8…turns out it’s the best 1/4” ratchet I’ve used so needed a second one), a bluepoint mini pry thing and a bluepoint scraper (that causes cancer in California):
While I was reeling from the shock to my truck account, I got home and my £4 Facom imperial Allen keys had arrived, they’re very nicely made, feels like a set from a different era - I need to see if they have a date. Thanks to @SpannerMonkey for the link:
While I was reeling from the shock to my truck account, I got home and my £4 Facom imperial Allen keys had arrived, they’re very nicely made, feels like a set from a different era - I need to see if they have a date. Thanks to @SpannerMonkey for the link:
housewolf
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I think last time I posted in this thread I said I didn’t anticipate posting here again soon. 
Even then I was considering a US General 56” cab while they were on sale. I needed more room to better organize what I have. Something just wasn’t right about getting a larger cab and I’d looked at the carts but didn’t immediately realize that was a far better, and less expensive, solution to my problem. I really like this little cart because it’s big enough to hold my most common automotive tools and I can move it close to the work I’m doing. There’s even room for my 36” extension to hang down diagonally in the screwdriver slots.
I had a little space left in one drawer and need to pull the heads on one of my vehicles soon. Since I no longer trust my old torque wrench I picked this up too. I’ve used it a couple of times and am really happy with it as well. Measures angles too. The cost difference between the cab and cart covered over half the cost of the torque wrench and I’m happier with the cart than I would been with a larger cab.
Even then I was considering a US General 56” cab while they were on sale. I needed more room to better organize what I have. Something just wasn’t right about getting a larger cab and I’d looked at the carts but didn’t immediately realize that was a far better, and less expensive, solution to my problem. I really like this little cart because it’s big enough to hold my most common automotive tools and I can move it close to the work I’m doing. There’s even room for my 36” extension to hang down diagonally in the screwdriver slots.
I had a little space left in one drawer and need to pull the heads on one of my vehicles soon. Since I no longer trust my old torque wrench I picked this up too. I’ve used it a couple of times and am really happy with it as well. Measures angles too. The cost difference between the cab and cart covered over half the cost of the torque wrench and I’m happier with the cart than I would been with a larger cab.
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Indexmill
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So sorry, I do not understand what you mean by "expand a house full of PEX joints". What does that mean? I have done patch-up plumbing with PEX crimp fittings in recent years, but I have not had to " expand a PEX joint".
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Qualitytools
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If I remember correctly they refer to Pro PEX made by Uponor as Type A where it expands to accept the fitting and shrinks down to a full flow after a few seconds. The Best way to go if doing PEX in my opinion.
Qualitytools
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Google UPONOR and have a look at the pro PEX video, it will become clear to you.
atikovi
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Used drill press on Facebook for my kitchen machine shop. Paid $100 which is half the Home Depot price.
housewolf
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I’m a (retired) plumber with almost no modern experience in residential plumbing but I do share the same opinion. I’ve never used PEX. Soon I’ll be doing the plumbing on a friends new house so I’ve been researching PEX in great detail. I believe this is the system I’ll recommend to him. I’m doing the labor for free but it’s two hours away so anything I can teach him to do on his own will help.
Expanding the pipe to allow a smooth(er) transition between pipe & fittings at the ID helps alleviate my general (albeit ignorant) dislike for PEX. I still prefer copper in most cases and it’s what I used on my house two years ago but I know PEX is a good product in many applications
gleman
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I got the 10,15,25% coupons from HF so Im slowly adding more sockets for the drawer.
This time it's short 1/2 mm
I can't argue with the price but I wish the sizes would line up better on the rails.
DGersic
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Two types of PEX fittings. You’ve used the “crimp” style, with the rings that crush down on the pipe to compress it on to the fitting. This is the other type, where a PEX ring is put on the pipe, a tool is used to stretch the pipe + ring, and the stretched pipe is put on the fitting. It then tightens itself down on to the fitting.
The expansion type fittings are larger, and flow the same as the pipe inner diameter. The crimp type fittings are smaller, to fit inside the pipe, so restrict flow (slightly). How much flow difference there is is probably a useless debate, but I’m going with expansion.
Crimp is more popular, especially in the DIY space. The crimp tool is relatively cheap and you can get them at any big box store.
Edit: Here’s an expansion (ASTM F1960) connection demo
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DGersic
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Copper was my other choice. PEX won out because I really don’t like running my torch up inside 70+ year old joist spaces. If you’re doing all new, that would be different, and being a retired plumber you’re likely a lot more comfortable with the work than I am.
There's a ton of information and opinions on PEX. Wading through it all is a bit of a chore.
gleman
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A little TapMagic in the pan,heat it up and you'll be ready for the swarf and cheese omelette!Used drill press on Facebook for my kitchen machine shop. Paid $100 which is half the Home Depot price.
DGersic
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That was true. Uponor PEX A was expansion, and other brands PEX B were crimp. The A and B are actually denoting the process by which the pipe was extruded. More recently, some brands are making pipe using the “B” method for expansion type fittings.
Go down that rabbit hole to find a lot of information and opinions on brands and A vs. B.
New to me
Walker J612 air/hydraulic
Walker 782 roll-a-car
2 smaller ones are Hein-Werner, rebranded as AJAX. One has 1 1/4 Ton cast on it, other slightly bigger is not marked and I haven't cleaned it up enough to find info on It.
I think i did OK on them. Got all 4 for less than $70
Walker J612 air/hydraulic
Walker 782 roll-a-car
2 smaller ones are Hein-Werner, rebranded as AJAX. One has 1 1/4 Ton cast on it, other slightly bigger is not marked and I haven't cleaned it up enough to find info on It.
I think i did OK on them. Got all 4 for less than $70
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housewolf
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My last post on this (off) topic…
In my experience, restricting the flow is part of the problem and it should definitely be considered. Remember, you’d be doing it at every fitting so it’s an accumulative thing. Guys that work with crimp fittings (should) take that into consideration and increase pipe size accordingly.
My main issue with the crimp fittings is where the fitting ends inside the pipe there’s a “ridge”. A perfect place for sediment to build up over time causing even more of a restriction.
Chance
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Use that to core apples? : )Used drill press on Facebook for my kitchen machine shop. Paid $100 which is half the Home Depot price.
Chance
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I have the same wish. Makes me want to buy an engraver, if they made one that put down a strong line. The ones I've seen are always so faint.
I got the 10,15,25% coupons from HF so Im slowly adding more sockets for the drawer.
This time it's short 1/2 mm
I can't argue with the price but I wish the sizes would line up better on the rails.
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MWEric
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Ordered some things from Epstein’s.
MWEric
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Behind the clamp.
Fedwrench
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Hey, are those Wilde screwdrivers flanking that Craftsman grip driver screwdriver? are they hard or soft grip? thanks in advance,Behind the clamp.
What’s the advantage over expansion vs copper crimp ring?
Indexmill
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"I see, said the blind man". Got it. Many thanks to All.
Shocker
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In general Wirsbo/Uponor expansion PEX doesn't restrict the flow as you expand over the fitting. Plus, AFAIK, there hasn't been a failure of the Uponor fittings. The copper crimp PEX-B has had some failures. I believe it is more due to DIY lack of experience vs a bad system.
KnurledNut
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Was wondering when these would show up. Probably gonna pick up a pair when in stock. $20.
Smokeshow69
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Those have been hit or miss in my local area in terms of who had them in stock. The website shows who has them. My local store never has the flush cutters in stock and so far I have bought the 7” cutters and the fuel pliers. I just buy them as the coupons come out.Was wondering when these would show up. Probably gonna pick up a pair when in stock. $20.
The nicer crimp sets gets pricey. To get into pex expansion is a little more cost.
The greatest benefit of pex expansion (uponor) is the fact that it doesn't require you to use brute force to crimp. Put the ring on, expansion gun, expand, push in fitting, twist, hold for 30s and done.
MWEric
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Fed, yes they are Wilde. They are a firm grip with a soft texture. The shape is very similar to the Snap On instinct.
