Recent content by MTRD3

Anyone ever heard of or have experience w/ this website? Some of the deals seem too good to be true and even stack up better comparatively against other “sales/deals” on the same site. In particular, I was looking at the Milwaukee deals; especially the combo deals they’re currently advertising...

Hi Fellas, I already own the Milwaukee Multi-tool, which is a great oscillating tool, but the other day I was looking into rotary tools.. particularly the Milwaukee one because I have additional batteries for the series which allows to me save by only buying bare tools from here on out. My...

Quick question, is there actually a dedicated "motorcycle style" valve spring compressor? I'm actually currently looking to purchase a valve spring compressor but was planning to get a quality tool that I could use for both motorcycle & car engine valves (ideally for both two valve and four...

Eureka! This, along with the other replies, are what I love so much about this site. In a short period of time I got some great insight that helped me notice facets of this construction that I didn't on my own. I just got in and checked the stand and right enough the outer diagonal of the legs...

My thoughts exactly... good to know I wasn't over analyzing here. Sounds like you mean a sheer & cotter pin setup. I'm not completely sure I understand what you mean in terms of drilling with weight on the stand.. I actually haven't put it together yet (after noting these things I stopped and...

Hi guys, so I picked up one of those budget engine stands recently and was putting it together last night when something kinda irked me. Funniest part is, the printed instructions that were in the packaging illustrated the assembly exactly the way I’m considering altering the parts to make it...

So would the consensus be that they're predominantly used for screws or would you guys say it's worth the extra for one that can be used with sockets as well as an adapter for screws?

Would you guys say you almost exclusively use these hand impact screwdrivers on screws? The reason I ask is because I'm looking to buy one and am looking at two that are really only separated by one difference: One has a drive which can be used with sockets as well as bits (via an included...

Rookie question I'm sure, but that's what I'm enjoying about my learning curve here on TGJ : ) T.I.A.

A company called YATO Tools here in Europe. I'm still looking at other options as far as manufacturers go (because I think YATO just imports/retails them meaning I won't know who/where they're manufactured) but this plate accessorized style set is the type of compressor I've decided on.

It amazes me that this type isn't more often recommended or considered in spring compressor discussions. I've probably searched and read between 5-10 spring compressor threads on GJ in the past week and it seems like the discussion always takes place on extreme ends of the spectrum... by that I...

Thanks for the advice... I'm leaning towards purchasing that kit style (pro-style portable as you referred to it) which I attached the photo of. Here in Germany I've seen them from a few sellers/distributors for the standard price of about 79€ (110USD). With the 3 variations/sizes of attachment...

Great thread, although it's old, searching turned it up and it already answered a number of questions I had prior to buying a set of spring compressors. Few things I noticed... Those look like what I'm considering buying but I can't figure out how that Schwaben kit fits on different size...

Haven't visited this thread (or the forum) as much of recent, but for a good reason.. the summer is meant to be spent driving and vacationing.. enjoying the fruits of the wrenching labour from the past winter/spring right lol :thumbup: I hear ya, the only reason I had considered selling the...

Wow, awesome work! Where abouts in Ontario are you?