Recent content by ColoradoMech

Im probably in the minority but if I want to tap into a wire i will do it as a regular wire connection. I will cut it, strip the ends and insert an additional wire into one end of an uninsulated **** connector then crimp and used adhesive lined heat shrink. Ill add a 2nd larger piece of heat...

If you can get your hands on a used Rotary 10k lift, that will be your best bet in terms of quality other than Mohawk but those are pretty pricey. Call your local Rotary dealer and ask, they might have a few from old dealerships. They are pretty much the industry standard in dealerships so there...

This would be your best bet I would think https://www.jmesales.com/dixon-reusable-fitting-3-8-in-id-x-5-8-in-od-hose-x-3-8-in-male-nptf/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpvK4BhDUARIsADHt9sQCy2-cmxmt7zAR_k1gYWsxFNXSwdOCMBS8s5Rkl-zX33t2N5LLD-gaArcuEALw_wcB

The biggest issue Ive had with smaller drill presses is the belts slipping when drilling through steel with larger bits. If your just drilling safety holes in hardware, any of those small presses should do if you have half decent cobalt bits. I personally like the HF ones because you can use it...

It just helps keep you from going through a bunch of fuses when chasing a stubborn/intermittent short. Nothing worse than running out of fuses mid diagnostic and having to leave and go get more

If it continues to drop then there is a leak. My compressor will drop a solid 7 psi if i fill it from empty to full and let the tank cool for a few hours but then remains steady at 128psi or so until use. If it constantly loses pressure after sitting for half a day then it has a leak and its not...

You want to be at least 4"+ away from any cuts. That's what they told me when my lift was installed

Id save that tank, a good condition tank that you know the history of is definitely worth hanging on to. You could use it as an auxiliary tank in a future setup. Air tanks of a decent size are not cheap to come by

I finally got my back workbench set up and started organizing it. Also tried out some new paint for a set of table legs and I am in love with how the finish turned out. I used Hot Rod Flatz Chassis Black from TCP global and a basic urethane primer underneath.

I have one of the Harbor Freight impacting air ratchets, bought it about 8 years ago, ive used it maybe 6 times. I only bought it to save my knuckles from traditional air ratchets but I rarely even used those. My go to is a milwaukee 1/4" electric ratchet. I spin it up then drop it on the...

Not sure what your doing to your M12s but mine will last a solid 2 years or so until the head takes a **** and then I just take it to Home Depot and they swap it out on the spot. I haven't tried the other brands but figured you might wanna try the Home Depot route for convenience.

This is a thread about transmission jacks, specifically mentioning transmission scissor jacks. You started talking about a vehicle scissor jack and still did not mention that fact. Its pretty reasonable to see how somebody can get confused.

You are NOT suppose to use them as a replacement for a vehicle jack. On top of that you should have been using jack stands whenever you use a jack, no matter the objects weight and jacks rating. Sounds like your own recklessness that almost got you hurt/killed, not the equipment

I have no experiences with Ares but I do have a Matco micro 1/4 ratchet that Ive put quite a lot of torque on without issue. Rarely use it but when I need it, nothing else will do. I see that they are pricey though Ratchet Link

I wouldn't say so conveniently. You could pop the head of it off but that's probably about it