Amazon and the hazard fraught..
I'd never heard of a pneumatic spark plug cleaner before - would have been handy this weekend. The Sunex version seems well-liked for similar $$
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I'd never heard of a pneumatic spark plug cleaner before - would have been handy this weekend. The Sunex version seems well-liked for similar $$
My old 120V plug cleaner finally broke. I just use it for my small engine stuff.
PelicanPines
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The "strop" wheel actually works on serated (sp) steak knives.
LeeG
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It seems I can't be trusted with 20% off Zoro coupons.
Don't ask me why, because I hate plumbing. I just hate it more when I don't have the right tool.
Lee
Don't ask me why, because I hate plumbing. I just hate it more when I don't have the right tool.
Lee
pneumatic spark plug cleaner sounds like a bad joke. Who does that and for what reason?
Maxcustody
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Just canceled my order. Local store shows in stock, going there tomorrowI really wish I'd had this this past weekend, and I'd noticed one of the HF's near me (finally) had them in stock.
Looking forward to testing this out. I was really struggling with space doing the cap and rotor on my old BMW this weekend. This alone might have been enough to solve my problems, but considering getting the Gearwrench Stubby 1/4" metric set (or something similar - doesn't seem to be a lot of options) and have as much flexibility as possible.
As it turned out, the 8mm from my Icon long double-box flex-head set saved my ****. The small amount of shoulder (? - not sure that's the right term - almost the effect of a super-shallow socket) on that wrench gave me the offset I needed to get on the fastener. if it had been a regular flex-head ratchet, the head would have prevented getting on two the fasteners on the cap.
bctexas
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To clean otherwise serviceable spark plugs in small engines and older cars. I have one like that - must be 40 or 50 years old. Just a small abrasive blaster....
purplezr2
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Why clean them when they are so cheap?
I would think it would be good as a small abrasive blaster for nuts and bolts maybe?
Smokeshow69
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This technology comes from a time when engines often fouled spark plugs 60 years ago. Spark plugs were more expensive and required more maintenence. This was done at your local garage more often than today's 60, 90,120k service intervals. Yes, it seems silly now but it was just like changing old style v belts. Was part of the maintenece of vehicles then but now it doesnt really make sense.
bwringer
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Nowadays, cleaning spark plugs is reserved mainly for gasoline piston engine aircraft. The engine designs are mostly carbureted and at least 70-90 years old, and they're still using lead in avgas, so the plugs can foul.
But yeah, this used to be a regular chore for cars, so a wee spark plug sandblaster was found in a lot of pro and home garages.
But yeah, this used to be a regular chore for cars, so a wee spark plug sandblaster was found in a lot of pro and home garages.
I use it for my small engines (chain saw, pressure washer, mower, blowers, edger). Storage prep...drain gas...lube pumps, clean plugs, air filter etc. So they are ready to go when I need them. I would never use it on vehicles.
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I got one yesterday as well. Wish they could’ve squeezed in a few more bits in a slightly bigger case. Needed a square bit. No square bits. Also more hex keys
Got a set of Wilton 4in magnetic soft jaws.
Yeah thats them in the little blue and white box, that was in the box, inside the other box... jaws were the only item in the package.
Also got a roll of 3M red stikit 180grit and some breakfast.
These 2 arrived separately in a small box.
Yeah thats them in the little blue and white box, that was in the box, inside the other box... jaws were the only item in the package.
Also got a roll of 3M red stikit 180grit and some breakfast.
These 2 arrived separately in a small box.
Farmall450
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KD full polish 29 & 32mm wrenches. 
Technically last one, I will be a stay at home parent in July. We are 13wks pregnant, woot so excited.You used all you money with 346 days to go.
We used those when I started in the Harley-Davidson business - It'll be 50 years ago come October! Dang, where did the years go?
So... Sounds like the next 11-1/2 months are going to be tough to get through, huh?
Indexmill
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I read the posts above saying that oil stones are better... yea,yea, bla, bla...Amazon and the hazard fraught..
Of course people on here are going to tell you that the Chef's Choice is a POS and that you should sharpen everything by hand with an oil stone like everybody is a godmamn expert with a stone. Ignore it.
The Chef's Choice is for use in the kitchen... on your non-serrated kitchen knives.. that are used for cutting meat and veggies.
I was given one as a very generous gift 25 years ago. I use it exclusively on my kitchen knives. You only have to use position #1 for the first or second sharpenings to shape the edge to the same angle as the hones in position # 2 & 3. Then, forever after, when the knife gets dull, hit it on both sides of #2 for 2 or 3 strokes; then the same on #3. Use BOTH hands to hold the knife firmly against the angle stop while pulling the knife through the wheels. Push down into the wheel gently. Pull the knife pretty slowly... and STRAIGHT and with the knife firmly in contact with the angle stop. This will give you an extremely sharp edge with very little work and time and the edge will be nearly perfect. Don't let the knife flop around while pulling it across the wheel.
Do this for some months and then tell me it is not the perfect solution...
Indexmill
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For more reasons than no more tool money.So... Sounds like the next 11-1/2 months are going to be tough to get through, huh?
WWheeler
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New today.
BluBird 50' Air Hose
5 rolls of Tesa wire harness tape
A boot for my Astro Thor impact
Thor looking good in his new tux...
BluBird 50' Air Hose
5 rolls of Tesa wire harness tape
A boot for my Astro Thor impact
Thor looking good in his new tux...
Just found this thread, WOW sums it up nicely...
What's the make model of the set in the last pic of that post? Congrats on the new baby on the way!
Mike
Using up the rest of annual tool money
What's the make model of the set in the last pic of that post? Congrats on the new baby on the way!
Mike
Also interested in make/model/source. Looks like my Snap On set but the yokes look stamped vs forged and the pressure screws seem different.
bwringer
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1) Those antifreeze no-spill funnels are a real game-changer.
2) I am SERIOUSLY digging that rack of color-coded Carlyle t-handles in the background. Nice, very nice.
At work we have a nice coolant exchanger so I wanted something for home I do alot of maintenance on the side. One guy had a 430 quote for a rear diff. Service if only I could do those all day on the side
Just got the box a few months ago still selling other toolboxes, almost all moved in, stereo finally wired up
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stonesfan68
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I have distinct memories of my father stopping at a service station near the house and using their spark plug cleaning machine. That was nearly 50-years ago now.
$430 diff service? Please tell me that includes some parts???
Otherwise, it sounds like a crazy story that I overheard at a store the other day. Apparently, there's a guy charging $250 to tune up a snowblower, and people are lining up to pay it.
Mike
Otherwise, it sounds like a crazy story that I overheard at a store the other day. Apparently, there's a guy charging $250 to tune up a snowblower, and people are lining up to pay it.
Mike
Smokeshow69
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Now we know why you are rocking the extreme green box, to match your beverage of choiceAt work we have a nice coolant exchanger so I wanted something for home I do alot of maintenance on the side. One guy had a 430 quote for a rear diff. Service if only I could do those all day on the side
Just got the box a few months ago still selling other toolboxes, almost all moved in, stereo finally wired up
.zmotorsports
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Happened to be at Lowes and saw this kit on clearance for $119. Couldn’t resist. Didn’t need the drill or impact but plan to give it to my son when he gets kicked moves out of my house. My collection of Kobalt 24V line is becoming pretty extensive.
Maxcustody
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My wife had a dentist appointment early this morning……….sure I’ll go with, I need to go to HF and Lowes
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A good day…….
Canceled my order thru HF on the bit set yesterday due to it still being back ordered. Saw they had it locally so picked it up. Nice little set.
Could not resist on the pliers. Can’t beat them for the price and warranty.
Got the lights for under hood maintenance as well as they should work great under the lift. I was looking at LED strip lights but figured I will see how this works out. It extends to 75” and also the light bar can be removed and used without the stand.
. A good day…….
Canceled my order thru HF on the bit set yesterday due to it still being back ordered. Saw they had it locally so picked it up. Nice little set.
Could not resist on the pliers. Can’t beat them for the price and warranty.
Got the lights for under hood maintenance as well as they should work great under the lift. I was looking at LED strip lights but figured I will see how this works out. It extends to 75” and also the light bar can be removed and used without the stand.
Maxcustody
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I have compressors in both garage and shop and needed a couple more air chucks. I had to hunt for one the other day. Now I have them ready to go near the hoses.
Maxcustody
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My FIL gave me a torch setup recently. He has a couple, so he made me a cart and hooked me up with everything. When he was here over Christmas, we were testing it and one of the regulators was faulty.
I have been looking at EBay for a 100 FC and 1350 Victor and found “new old stock”. They arrived today. I will fix the one he gave me and have it as a backup.
I have been looking at EBay for a 100 FC and 1350 Victor and found “new old stock”. They arrived today. I will fix the one he gave me and have it as a backup.
four.cycle
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Indexmill said:
I paid almost $60 for my stone in 1972 and have been using it ever since.
Friend brought one of those electric knife sharpeners down and I ran all my kitchen knives through it.
Then I took it up to my Mom's and ran all of her kitchen knives through it.
Both my Mom and my sister were cutting their fingers for the next several weeks - they weren't used to using such sharp knives.
I've thought about getting another one for myself but I couldn't remember the brand or model of the one I had here - similar to yours but only two slots - one on each side. Worked fabulously.
- from a guy who's been using a stone for over 50 years.
There were a few goodies waiting for me at the post office this afternoon:
a reprint of the 1910 Ohio Tool Catalog (soon to be at ITCL), a nice little P1 Vessel screwdriver (why are we still bemoaning the loss of U.S.-based manufacturers of crappy acetate-handled screwdrivers when the Japanese are producing a far superior product like this?)
Don was kind enough to send me some items to add to the Indestro collection.
I just couldn't resist this behemoth - crappy black paint job and all. Rather odd design. Makes me think Indestro might have actually manufactured it instead of outsourcing it from Diamond (like most of the rest of their adjustables and slip-joints, methinks.)(Just my lousy two cents.)
Vaccilating about cleaning it up or just hanging it up next to its Diamond cousin and admiring the PO's handiwork.
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ThePostman
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This is a rare bird, I saw it was in stock local for the first time and grabbed it. I don't care about the bits, I have superiors of all of them. We shall see pro-environment use. The extention/t-handle locks in pretty good.
I want to find a good set of stubby 1/4" sockets to use with it - looks like GearWrench is nearly the only option...I got one yesterday as well. Wish they could’ve squeezed in a few more bits in a slightly bigger case. Needed a square bit. No square bits. Also more hex keys