Recent content by raboyto2

bump Also looks like the Hitach/Metabo C10RJM is the same saw. https://www.lowes.ca/product/table-saws/hitachi-10-in-jobsite-table-saw-1165334

Looking to see if anyone knows the difference between the two saws. Seems Mastercraft is selling tools based on Dewalt designs lately. The Maxium MJ10250IXCIIIB looks very similar to the DWE7491RS. I see some minor differences but overall I think they have the same guts. Both saw packages are...

8 ft bulbs are available here. Price is good. Quality is decent. I've ordered a few (HO variant). Problem is they don't seem to have a UL or CSA certification, only CE (Europe) . Seems that its difficult to get certification on the 8 ft bulbs because of the weight capacity of the tombstones. I...

Good video. One thing I think is missed in the video is the gripping strength because of the "cam" design". Normal pivoting pliers cant squeeze nearly as hard as the Knipex plier wrenche. Compare the amount of handle movement to the jaw movement. I remember a multiplication of x10, but that...

There are these (link below). They are also spline (be it a positive or negative) They are not flat like the gear wrench though, but maybe what you are looking for. I find this style more useful. Metric : $277 in the paper catalog, not sure why so much on the website...

Info on the tool box in the corner? I like the look of it.

A nice little thing i picked up during my short stint working on aircrafts was when you feel the screw about to strip, (or did strip but not 100%), to dip your screwdriver tip in valve grind paste. I cant believe how well it works. Iv used it on rounded sockets before too with it also helping...

Heres what I've done for the last two sets. Knipex Cobra pliers. The have a narrow head, and bite really hard. Because of the narrow head you can usually get the pliers between the boot and control arm tab leaving the nut exposed for an impact. I stand (all my weight, like in the knipex...

2D or 3D? Some people in your position either pirate or use a student version of AutoCad, SolidWorks, Inventor, SolidEdge etc. If its pretty simple stuff your after, Google Sketch-up is free. Sketchup to export as a DXF file:

Smartphones. Being able to take a picture of something -text it to a friend -put it up on an automotive/hobby facebook group -a forum to ask a question and get replies from all over the world...for free? I think thats a game changer. Also taking pictures of parts for when your looking for...

Did a quick google search. Boy is that a nice jack....Wish i was rich, or at least sponsored. http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/low_profile_jacks.html

Iv been loving the m12 3/8' ratchet.

I can vouch for that 2 ton jack. It is absolutely amazing for the price. The low profile, the depth, the rise height. I would actually spend the retail price on it.

I have the Mastercraft set. (Didnt know it was rebranded Grearwrench!) I couldnt justify the cost of the snap-on ones that we have a work for at home. So far they work great. Here is another thread comparing the craftsman and snap-on locking extensions. Also lots of links to other brands with...

God i wish....