Recent content by sam.coll

Makita dry cut gets he vote here also! lis2323 bought that stand for the saw or shop made? looks like a great idea, anymore pics? Cheers, Sam

Thanks for the suggestions and advice. I ended up going with Klinger C-4400 gasket sheet in 0.8mm thickness, should do the trick. Away for work at the moment so unable to check the machine. Also sourced new bearings, O rings, seals and circlips. Hoping to have it rebuilt next weekend when I get...

Hi team, long story short I have a Emco FB2 gear head milling machine that has a small fluid leak from the gear box, I’ve stripped and cleaned the machine and would like to replace all the gaskets, being that I’m in Australia spare parts are hard to obtain so have decided to make my own. Just...

If i were to be investing up to 250K on something I would want to be inspecting it and getting information in person, surely cant be that expensive to fly between Lebanon and the US?

Yes have the Metabo 18V brushless hammer drill and brushless 400nm impact wrench, love them both and would not hesistate to buy again. Next on the list is 125mm angle grinder and probably an impact driver. As far as I know batteries are interchangeable across the ah ratings. Love the ability to...

Maybe worth seeing which nails are more easily available locally, the Bostitch uses 15Ga "FN" series brads where as the other 2 use the more common "DA" series.

New Metabo brushless impact drill and impact wrench, 7.0ah batterys

Doesnt have to have a pin indent, if the 1/2" square anvil has a whole thru ca use a roll pin. I just use a short pin and insulation around the adaptor body, works a treat.

Do you know if the 7/16 hex model has this same protection, Im looking at purchasing a new gun to be used on live high voltage conductors. In the past we have had to warrenty one gun has the electronic module failed after being used on live conductrs, also had problems with multiple battery's...

A selection of my tools from the old world: Chisels from Boker made in Germany Moore & Wright squares/divider My ESAB caddytig 2200 AC/DC made in Poland Knipex pliers Stahlwille 3K Drall screwdrivers and Torx drivers My metric wrench drawer Stahlwille

Makita LC1230,more expensive than a traditional abrasive type saw but well worth the extra money. So good to not have to worry about the abrasive powder getting everywhere anymore not to mention quality burr free cuts

Super tool co, ratchet podger wrenches in 13x17, 19x21, 30x36 Undoubtedly the best podger wrenches you can buy and the only brand i do buy.

A few new tools for work, Dual Action 1/2dr deep impact 30mm, 32mm, 36mm 7/16 hex to 1/2sq dr adapters Super Tool Co ratchet podger wrenches, 13 x 17, 19 x 21, 30 x 36 All engraved and marked with paint for easy ID of ownership in the field

I wouldn't waste money on a hilti, better to go middle of the road Bosch, Makita etc better user comfort ergonomics and vibration control than the HF. SDS max not required so why carry around the extra weight and the drill bits are more expensive.

5M or 8M Komelon SS Gripper