Recent content by jtw401

on your YA809, the meter is the compass, and the box/alligator clips is basically the circuit breaker. you can attach T-pins, or paperclips to the alligator clips, insert into fuse. can also be used on unfused circuits when placed in series...must have right connectors...be careful this way...if...

you can make one of these easily. go to autozone and get the circuit breakers that look like minifuses (rated 10A, 15, 25, 30, etc)...for the bigger fuses, just get a regular self resetting circuit breaker, solder some wires to each terminal, and on the end of the wires, have a spade terminal or...

also, please dont be like "just use the one you got, some of us have to work and dont have time to make stuf...blahblah!!" This is primarily hobby why im questioning the idea...i think a good discussion on homemade test lights is ALWAYS prevalent for those who make their only income off solving...

Im wondering if i can buy OR DIY a logic probe kit for automotive purposes...i already own an OTC probe that flashes green-ground, red-power, amber-signal as well as pulse....but id rather make one I have already made a LOADpro test lead set, and Power Probe (though id love to know how the hell...

i dont know if anyone has mentioned it yet due to internet issues... the Wahl soldering gun (peel the label off your Craftsman Professional or Blue Point soldering gun, and you'll see Wahl logo) Theres a reason its hard to find replacement tips for this gun...ive seen one from late 70s that...

they dont make a kit for 71-15...im guessing you got RKRA711, RKRA932, or RKRA71 service kit I got a 71-10 off of ebay because i needed a good standard size 1/2" and couldnt afford a new one (this story gets way cooler)... They've discontinued the kits for my 71-10 and your 71-15 (long...

Thoughts? This thing looks awesome

Pardon my terminology...i understand Blue Point isnt "ripping off" electronic specialties, they even credit LOADpro on the site's description, just verifying these were the same thing. Just got a quote from my Snap-on guy on it...$28.99!! Even has alligator clips, im excited about the deal i got...

Im interested in getting some LOADpro test leads to compliment my multimeter...ive seen the youtube videos of what its capable of and all the PowerProbe comparisons. Dont get me wrong, i love my PowerProbe, and couldnt go w/out it, but i have the PowerProbe III w/ the voltmeter on it, and...

the snap on rotoheads are awesome...most useful ratchets on planet. I do feel like its worth pointing out the Kobalt 1/4" swivelhead...i had the Snap-on 1/4" and i loved it...it was stolen though, didnt feel like buying another just yet, so i purchased the Gearwrench. the Gearwrench *****...i...

the FLF80 is a great ratchet by snap-on, but i would STRONGLY suggest FHNF100 if no one has suggested it yet...instead of flex-head, its a swivel head. Kobalt makes a great 1/4" swivel head for those who dont want the snap-on (the Snap-on is superior). Gearwrench makes a similar ratchet, but...

also as far as pliers go...Knipex is very superior...Klein is a good brand when it comes to wire strippers (although they arent what they used to be)...Channel-Lock is a great brand as well, i use their needle nose all the time, they're very "needly" and fit into tight spots w/ strength...for...

im with you on Knipex pliers...the 12" cobra water pump pliers are perhaps the greatest tool EVER MADE

Most used...1/4" swivel head ratchet (Kobalt, Snap-On got stolen :( ...Fluke 87-5 DVOM...dewalt 1/2" 18V drill...snap-on cordless impact (3/8 most used...1/2 most beloved)...channelock needle nose pliers...power probe!