Recent content by nytehawk

You got it: blue hose is filtered & regulated for air tools, while the orange hose is unfiltered & unregulated (for filling tires, whatever). I used to have the blue hose on a filter/regulator/lubricator (FRL) unit, but the lubricator part was too messy so I replaced it with a smaller and...

Replaced the white fridge with a black one 2-3 years ago. See more recent image posted above. Good suggestion on simply painting the overhead light cords; next time I have them down for cleaning...

Apologies to all for abandoning this thread for so long, and for the lack of response to your replies. I think I'd better check my email settings for notifications when replies are made to this thread! Answers to a few of the prior responders' questions (in no particular order): The workbench...

My Craftsman 1/2" drive, 6-pt deep impact sockets are not the "easy-to-read" type as I bought them maybe 7-8 years ago, but I purchased them for half price after waiting probably about six months to get a good sale. I believe the regular price was $70 for each set (I have both metric & SAE) at...

Actually, I think one of my co-workers has a HF torque wrench and said he would be interested to test it. I'll post the results in this forum if/when we do. Assuming you're doing the basics correctly: gripping the handle properly, applying force slowly, smoothly, & continuously in a...

Just in case anyone's interested, turns out my employer has a set of calibrated torque testers at our facility...and they were even willing to let me use them! :bounce: I don't have the results in front of me at the moment, but my new 50-250 Precision Instruments wrench tested very well at 50...

I don't think you missed anything. The question/concern in my most recent post (immediately prior to yours, above) had nothing to do with the quality of the tool itself, only the quality of ToolTopia's packing job when it was shipped to me.

Well, I decided on the Precision Instruments C3FR250F 1/2", 40-250 ft-lb split-beam wrench from ToolTopia. Couldn't believe how fast I received it: apparently it shipped from Fresno and was on my doorstep two days later -- and that was the free shipping for orders > $99! I was a bit concerned...

Thank you all very much; your prompt advice has been extremely helpful. I'm definitely going to pass up the Snap-on. Now my decision is whether to continue using my Craftsman until it gives up the ghost, or to dive in with a CDI or Precision Instruments. That 30-250 ft-lb CDI looks very nice...

I have a Craftsman "Microtork" 1/2 inch drive 20-150 ft-lbs torque wrench that I've owned for the better part of at least ten years now. Mostly use it for lug nuts, brake calipers, and other things in the 50-80 ft-lbs torque range. It's been a few years since I last calibrated it (courtesy of...

Very nice! My ceiling is basically white -- it is a VERY slightly off-white shade of gray for the same reason as you mentioned: as much light as possible. Thanks for the compliment on the Honda. (My license plate, incidentally is YLLW S2K.) I haven't autocrossed it yet, since I purchased it...

Okay, the workbench is Model #60396BBSS, manufactured by MBI in Chicago, IL. I cannot readily find a website for the company, but the paper that came with the bench says to call 800-229-9611 for parts. And a correction to the length: the frame portion of this bench can be configured for 5'...

Yes, I agree. I would like to have a 3'x8' diamond-tread anti-fatigue mats -- black with yellow edges -- laying in front of the workbench. However I've discovered they aren't cheap! Then again, if I'm going to spend a lot of time in front of the work bench, that's what the shop stools are...

I purchased the workbench from Costco.com a couple years ago. If I recall correctly, it cost ~$400 and is adjustable to fit 6', 7', or 8' length tops. (Current length is 8'.) I don't believe Costco.com still carries these workbenches, though I've seen a moderately similar one on the racks at...

Thank you! What do they say? Cloning is the sincerest form of flattery? Okay, something like that anyway... :) Seriously though, I am truly complimented. Shoot me a PM or reply on this thread if you'd like any of my paint color specifications or anything else. What you may not be able to...