Recent content by HDMac07

I break that exact motor mount bolt about half the time when I do timing belts/water pumps. I've never rounded one off, though, and I've done dozens. Not saying it isn't possible to round it off, especially if someone else had been in there before. If a Snappy MG725 doesn't take it off with a...

I can't believe I haven't seen the OFFICIAL Garage Journal answer to this question... .... Why do you need it? Because you don't already have one!! I'm an automotive tech and I never used my cordless 1/2" when I had one. Several others in our shop have the Snap-On 1/2" and they rarely use it...

From personal experience, most high quality file cabinets that are used in law firms and medical offices are just as tough as tool boxes. Several years ago I worked for the local school corporation for extra income over the summer months. Anyone who thinks paper isn't heavy, think again! We had...

As for the trigger being an on off switch.. I can feather mine perfectly, in both forward and reverse, and I love that it stops spinning when you let go as opposed to most other pneumatic impacts.

Before I bought one, I thought I'd never use it enough to justify the price. After I broke down and bought one, I wouldn't want to show up at work without one. Get a complete set of 3/8" impact sockets and universal sockets and you will be one happy technician. The trigger is fantastic and and...

Farmall - we've been down that road as well. Trying to simply cut the eccentrics and bolts and punch them through with an air hammer has proven to take MUCH longer than the plasma cutter. Another plasma cutter would be GREAT, I was just wanted to pick the brains of others since when I show up...

If the debate were Ford VS. Chevy, I can't promise that my input would have been so unbiased! LOL! When it comes to tools, I'd rather see someone USING them than trying to figure which one to BUY. I completely understand the need for reading up on anything that is going to cause you to spend...

BCRadio - I've considered the portaband route as well, but for a decent one it seems like a light duty plasma cutter like we use can be had for about the same price. You are right, though, there are definitely some that would fit and it would certainly work.

TwoDoor - Two plasma cutters would be ideal, I just need solid proof for the sometimes hard headed folks up front to justify buying another one. The thrown sparks issue wouldn't be a huge problem, the gas take is usually pulled before any cutting is done. The noise, on the other hand, can be a...

That's what I needed to know! Thanks, bud. Time to try and talk the boss man into a second plasma cutter.

I may sound like a complete dummy by asking this, so bear with me here! I am a technician for a Toyota/Lexus and have been wondering lately about some possible usage of a SawZall rather than plasma cutter for a very specific task. Here's the scoop: We have been doing complete frame swaps on...

Just judging by what I have personally come across, it seems that the chosen trade of the person using the tool around seems to be the difference in choosing Milwaukee or Makita. I see most general contractors, electricians, plumbers etc. using Makita. Milwaukee and Snap-On are used almost...

My MG325 gets used for probably 90% of fasteners smaller than 21mm (or 13/16), either that or my 1/4" or 3/8" cordless. I rarely need to use 1/2" stuff unless I'm working with larger nuts and bolts or doing transmission work when I need the length of the super long reducer extensions. Torque...

Sold!

Got these in a trade recently and just don't have room for them. Looks like 4 of them are part of one complete set and the other two were added to fill in sizes that the set didn't include. Sizes are 8-19mm with none skipped. They are in absolutely pristine, perfect shape. I can't confirm that...