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Every time I go to the track I don't want to scavenge tools from the chest to pack out to the event. Looking for a complete kit that I can easily just throw in the trunk and go. Today I got one of the Dewalt 247pc mechanic toolset and the blow mold case was so frustrating that I already...

The county we live in has an emvironmental fund that will pay you like $300 every three years to have your tank pumped. Check with your county to see if they have a similar program. Pump it every three years. If you have alot of people living with you maybe every 2 years.

Finally wrapped it up. Way more of a struggle than I anticipated. Definitely learned alot from everyone here. Lessons learned: 1. Pressure is everything, basically ended up putting most of my upper body weight into the drill. 2. A good Starret center punch is worth the cost. 3. The Dewalt...

Wow lots of useful information fellas. Much associate it. I struggled with many of these issues when first trying to drill metal, and I thought I had become pretty good at it until this project. Ordered some actual cutting fluid and a real center punch (been using some chinese ****). The one...

Thanks everyone. I don’t think I let the bit get that hot to work harden the surface (i learned that the hard way a long time ago). I’ll try to get some real cutting fluid and try again.

I usually just use wd-40 or engine oil. Figured any lubricant should do the job. Am I way off base?

Thanks, started with the 3/32 bit and it didn’t budge. Just makes a nice polished concave divot.

Recently got saber garage cabinets with stainless steel worktop. Trying to mount the vise to the worktop and having a very difficult time drilling through the stainless worktop (which I suspect is 12 ga stainless wrapped around some wood filler. I’ve drilled mild steel and aluminum before with...

Posi-Lock connectors are also amazing. For jobs where I may want to rewire later I always use Posi-Lock or Posi-Tap. Never had one come undone yet.

I don’t really solder wires together anymore, its hard to get a good joint with the wire still on the car. Instead i use these and have not had a failure yet: 120PCS Solder Seal Wire... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S62KYSL/?tag=atomicindus08-20 All you need is a heat gun and you’re done.

30gal 120v Husky here. I just installed their low end kit in the home garage. 3/8 ID. Plenty big for my use (mostly just used for cleaning off parts, tires, moving brake pistons and the occasional impact when the 20V fails). I originally planned in putting a dryer/oiler right after the air...

Good to know. This is the kit I was referencing: https://www.rapidairproducts.com/shop/rapidair/1-2-rapidair-nylon-tubing-100 Marketed as 1/2” but its OD, when air hoses are typically marketed as ID. Good comparison for it here: https://www.rapidairproducts.com/comparison-chart

FYi Last time i checked the 1/2” rapidair is actaully 3/8” ID, and 3/4” rapidair is actually 1/2” ID.

They are heavy but you can lift one side and there are casters on the other to move them around the garage. When I (rarely) need to load them in the truck I usually get a second person to help. Pay attention to where your vehicle lifting points are. Our car is light enough for the 3500, but the...

Re: Telecom Pros - What Is This Box? Trying to get Access to Fiber The covers on the underground box are easily removed. Pull one up and take a photo. Usually you’ll find fiber, copper, and coax. The fiber run from my house runs directly to one of those underground boxes (verizon). The above...