Recent content by fastev

Have Snap On and Wright. Prefer the Wrights.

I only use Viega. The price premium isn’t worth the risk to me, and the speed a job can be completed in makes up the difference. Their valves are really nice. Orings are lubed. Copper and forming quality seems significantly higher than the big box store offerings. I’ve had great luck using...

Price update.

Wishing you all the best, Gregor. You’re a good man. Hopefully you already know about this, but if not, I’ll just leave it Here. I went a couple months ago and it was pretty inspiring.

Finally went digital on my torque wrenches so looking to part with my Proto micrometer clickers. All are used but in excellent condition. Were calibrated yearly up until early 2022. I'd love to sell as a set, and would discount the price. J6062C - 1/4 drive, 40-200 in-lbs. $100 J6006C - 3/8...

Bought one when they were first introduced and I was framing. Mine was before the replaceable faces were offered and I used it enough to turn the waffle face flat. I was a young buck in those days and would cut all my framing hammers to 14.5” long as it was a quick layout tool for studs...

I have two sets. Absolutely love these things. Didn’t know there was a baby version coming. Will have to grab some of those too.

I have two of those sets in my shop. Bought both for about half the list price for one. Everything delivered in about a week. I run a maintenance group for a major shoe manufacturer. We use Grainger all the time, including their Keepstock program for consumables. My rep is amazing, if there...

The hangars don’t have any provision for mechanically attaching the two sections of rail. Without knowing how each section was end-stopped to prevent the joint from separating, I’d be inclined to say no. You mention this job is by the book- is it being inspected? Plans? I’d figure out how to...

Echoing everything said above. Be honest with yourself about the actual usage, not what the machine may be capable of. Buy the absolute top of your price range, and stretch a bit more if possible. I’ve never met someone who wishes they had a smaller machine. Buy good consumables, but most of...

My Milwaukee M12 is a treat to use. Can’t imagine doing it manually… Another vote for renting a power version when you need one.

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Ben talks the talk and walks the walk. Wish I knew he was my neighbor when we set out on our remodel… Whatever construction package he comes up with will be correct for the local and architecture of the house. Have no fear. Gregor, happy to hear the house is yours. MCMs rank only second to...

I have a roofing nailer…