Recent content by joebiodiesel

I was wondering who might have made it. Prior to acquiring Balco they didn't have anyone that could build such a thing, at least not the I know of. Thanks for this! Joe

Just got my hands on this one. Looks like it if for 1st Gen Computer Command Control Systems.

I had a friend just send me this. It's in great shape. Even powers on. I didn't know Snap-on has a scanner before the MT2500.

How about something like this? http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/6000-lb-single-post-storage-lift-sp-6k-ss-p-30989.aspx?kpid=38504&gclid=CP6j0MO1_sICFWFp7Aod0T8AuA

It looks like a tool to do the left/right bends on the teeth of a circular saw blade. It would be used after sharpening the saw. Joe

It's nice to have the whole kit but you can get by with just the cam holder. It'll be interesting to see what it looks like inside. Post pics. Joe

Yes. Changing schools is not a problem. Just contact the Snap-on guy that covers that school to set him up there. Students don't have to buy everything at once, and it doesn't have to be done at a single school. Joe

Mine has held up fine. Had it probably 8 years in my old house. I bought it again for my new shop last year. No complaints. Joe

I've got a 10 foot door that I navigate regularly in and out of my shop, but if I had it to do over I would put in a 12 footer. The extra room would be nice. I would definitely not ever go less that 10. Joe

Mineral Spirits are great, but the price is not too attractive on it now. Kerosene is a pretty close alternative. I've used it on the past without any troubles. I'd do it again. Joe

If you try it, you are going to end up with 2 non-working Vantage Pros. They will display "Security Error" or something similar. You will be able to fix them by purchasing new updates for both of them. Joe

Very cool. It looks like it is going to be a great building. You're going to love all that space. Joe

I'm a big fan of lab scopes. I've owned one since I first started working on cars. My first one was a portable Techtronix that had a 3.5" screen and took 10 D Cell Batteries. I sure got a lot of use out of it in the 80's and early 90s. I have graduated to different scopes now, but I need them...

I've had one for a couple of weeks. I definitely like it so far. Joe

Remember that Craftsmen does not warranty tools if used professionally. There is an easy way around that, but you probably won't get your tools replaced if you are dressed in your work clothes. Joe