Recent content by DudeManSpecial

3.30 linear foot here, just went to trout camp with the sales guy.

That has nothing to do with rust. It is the last guy that hammered them down with the impact gun instead if torquing them.

I think anything silicone based is good. Petroleum will soak into it and break it down

12 points only bite well on brand new bolts. 6points have greater surface contact area and hold onto the fastener better. Anybody who thinks otherwise has never done any real rusty bolt work on cars. Look in any pro mechanics box and the 12pt sockets are for 12point bolts. 6point wrenches work...

Pretty rare here in Western PA we would take a flare nut off without replacing the brake line anyhow so usually just cut the line and use a 6pt

I have a set of blue point ratcheting. Have had them for 8years or so and rarely use them. Nice to have but not necessary. My regular stubbies are SK.love them.

Anyone that does not do this every day for a living really has no business commenting on this but you will have that on a public forum. If you intend to do this job long term start buying basic hand tools off a reputable tool truck. Ask other guys in shop which is most reliable there. Sockets...

Compressor would be my guess. Check the cfm of gun vs compressor but those pancake jobs are only really good for nail guns or filling up a tire.

Actually what he meant was ifni destroy it he will warranty me a new one. I have a great snap on rep though so others may not

Also should say that brass hammers are not required to do any repair to a vehicle. They are a preference thing. Always multiple ways to do same jobs.Mechanic I work with never uses one, I use one daily. He is just as good if not better mechanic than I am.

It takes a pretty good beating. I've had the snap on one for about a year and have no problems with it breaking apart and I use it almost daily. When I bought it I asked my snap on dealer if they would warranty the brass wearing out and he said it would be the last brass hammer I ever paid for.

This is what I use. http:// https://store.snapon.com/HBBT-Series-Bronze-Hammer-Bronze-Tip-32-oz--P643861.aspx As a professional mechanic I find it invaluable. Won't mar steering knuckles when trying to separate ball joints/ tie rod ends. Use it basically anywhere I need to hammer on something...

I do not plan on putting much more up there. I'd actually like to get rid of the couch. Eventually will add table space to expand the slot car track.

We bought this house 4 years ago and I have been slowly getting around to doing some things with the garage. I have lots of questions...I am an auto mechanic...not real technical when it comes to construction. Everything is framed with 2x4's 24" on center on the sides and 16" on center at the...

I got some old grease from my grandfathers basement. Not sure exactly what the application for this stuff is. Was wondering if someone here had any information. First up is this alemite lubricant. Its pretty thick<a href="http://imgur.com/pbu8Z14"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/pbu8Z14.jpg?1"...