Recent content by jeepcoma

Get your jack yet? I've been loving mine. My wallet's already forgotten the price :D

Answered most of my own questions here. A bit of elbow grease cleaned things right up. A toothbrush and some dishwashing liquid restored it to perfect working order. Not the prettiest thing around but it fits nicely with my well used tools. I ran some brake fluid cleaner through it and...

Was taking a walk through my neighborhood with my wife, when I stumbled upon a shiny object on the side of the road. I took a step past it then decided to go back for a closer look: Any info on this tool? Age estimates? Worth trying to fix? The adjuster moves side to side (with great...

I suppose a gas can qualifies as a tool for holding and dispensing gas, and I wasn't sure where else to put this... Anyway, a recent thread about leaking "safety" gas can rage got me appreciating my old metal can. Only problem with it is it leaks, and I haven't been able to find replacement...

Totally agree. I've got a Deere LX178 from 1992 that I rescued that's still going strong. V-twin, liquid cooled, hydrostatic transmission, solid state ignition, electric PTO; very advanced for its day (heck, even today). I borrowed a friends' Bolens to do my leaves once and the contrast in...

You could but... after using the Model 40 for about a month and comparing it side by side with my Crapsman "4 ton", and looking at the HF jacks whenever I visit the store, I have to say that they are in no way comparable as equivalent models. Call it inflation of load ratings, conservative...

Just a quick update, I bought the nozzle and am using it on my Mean Green 3/4" hose. This thing is AWESOME! From the instant the package arrives, you can tell this is no ordinary garden nozzle, as it weighs about five pounds. Tear into the box and see the physical size is immense. The...

You can't buy a brand new, GOOD, pressure washer for $400. Adequate, decent, sufficient, sure (depending on need), but you won't find quality at that price. So a lot depends on your usage and what you want to get out of it. Last year I did a ton of research to find what was best. I was...

Unpacked today after work, please enjoy the pics. "Where you goin? NO where!" Built to last I hope. Some grease in the handle assembly. The saddle is massive. As soon as I opened the box these two bugs landed on it and started making out. Who knew made in USA jacks had that...

I too got sick of throwing out hoses and nozzles every other year it seems like. Even when they work, they leak and are just junky. In case anyone is looking for good hose, I've bought the "Mean Green" hose here to use primarily with my pressure washer and it's AWESOME. So awesome, it got...

Just got a call at work that my shipment arrived, so I went and got it (sorry for the crappy cell phone pics but that's all I've got with me). I ended up snapping the Milwaukee model 40. :beer: Can't wait to get home tonight and unpack! :drool:

I see a local ad for a Walker Turner "Driver" line. This any good, and what sort of price is it worth? I can't imagine that switch on the front is factory? It otherwise looks to be in pretty good shape.

That's the same info they quoted me on Monday, only the backorder was stated at 3-4 weeks! Are you going to order one for your friend? I think that's a terrific idea, I wish I had friends like that! After doing some more reading, depending on what kind of work he does, you may find the model...

Wow, that's interesting. Is the problem with Arc some inherent deficiency in the welding process or more along the lines of "operator error" that makes it less desirable? Does the gas shielding result in a stronger weld than is possible with Arc?

Question from a non-welder but someone interested in learning: How would an arc welder fit into all of this? I happen to have an old AC/DC lincoln tombstone sitting in my garage. Arc seems to be the red headed step child of welding these days. Is it good for anything, or do people prefer...