Recent content by seagull369

Thanks for the replies. An AN wrench would explain why the one I saw was made out of aluminum. Just out of curiosity, would anyone know why adjustable flare wrenches never became a thing? I realize they wouldn't be as good as a dedicated fixed wrench set, but, just like a regular adjustable...

I was browsing Temu, and came across this interesting adjustable flare wrench. Not something I've seen before and Google doesn't seem to know much about it either, as I got few results after a keyword search. Has anyone ever come across this style of wrench?

Thanks for the suggestions thus far. I have a label maker but it's not ideal to use (for various reasons) in this instance. A masking tape I used to make some of the labels has actually held up quite well over the years, but I don't know what roll it came off of and it's probably long gone...

I like to use masking tape to make labels for things, but am having a problem with it getting moldy and degrading over time in the humid environment sometimes that is sometimes my garage. I've used name brand stuff that claims to be "outdoor, heavy duty and moisture resistant," but, still have...

Did something dumb. Opened up a sump pump of mine to clean out the impeller and ended up dumping the cooling oil right out of it. It looks like I can refill it but not sure what to use (or even if that's a good idea). Thoughts?

I realize 'rubber' is a pretty generic term. I don't know the exact composition, but these are sway bar end-link bushings. They're not fancy urethane ones. just the cheapo OEMs that came with the car. There's also no metal sleeve involved, to answer your question, Wrench. The bolt comes in...

I'd like to coat some rubber bushing through-bolts with something to prevent galling and was wondering if I could use Permatex's garden variety anti-seize. Would it be all right to use it or could it degrade the rubber?

This question is in regards to a true-RMS clamp meter set on amps ac,,, On the non-inrush setting, is the value displayed considered to be a true-RMS reading of the current waveform it's analyzing? When on the inrush current reading, is that simply just giving you the largest peak current...

I haven't had good luck with automatic battery chargers, as many others would attest to, especially when battery voltage is low. Using a power supply should be no different than a manual battery charger. So, pretend it's a manual battery charger with an ammeter on it. What number should the...

I wanted to use a power supply to charge an automotive or deep cycle lead-acid battery (lead-calcium and lead-antimony, I think). It seems a good charge voltage seems to be around 14.3 or so, but am not sure what how low I should make the amp value drop to consider it fully charged. I've heard...

It looks like SBD has re-instated the lifetime warranty on Craftsman-branded bench vises. I'm wondering if, like the tape measures, that only applies to ones produced after the company took over operations or if they just decided to cover all of them, like the sockets, wrenches, etc... Anyone...

Hey, guys. Just wondering what grease might be best to use on jaw puller or coil spring compressor-type threads. Something that would help prevent them from getting damaged or "galled" up from all the twisty force they endure. I suspect something labeled extreme pressure or moly-infused would be...

Thanks for the additional feedback and links to the tools. I do like that Ridgid 342 model. I'm still waiting for the tool I ordered to come in at HD. Water in the line will probably have frozen by the time it comes in (the high tomorrow is s'posed to be 17 degrees). The hose used is flexible...

Firstly, thank you all for the suggestions. As far as my problem goes, I probably should have mentioned the fitting broke off under water,,, very cold water and I can only keep my hand in there literally for a few seconds at a time. Using a hacksaw/gluing or heat gunning is, unfortunately, out...

I was screwing in a 1-1/2" PVC plastic ****** into a return line on an in-ground pool today and the darn thing snapped right off leaving just the threads behind, which are now stuck inside its mated fitting, Roaming the aisles at Home Depot tonight, I picked up a tub drain extractor, which...