Recent content by shafferds

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    I'm finally rid of Blow Molded tool cases

    they take up too much space.
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    Sunex S Shaped Metric Wrenches

    they work for what's needed at a great price.
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    Knipex Comfort Grip: Which Models?

    I have both just depending on what I'm working on.
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    Suggestions for sandblasting mask

    buy the best protection you can afford. Lungs are very expensive. You can go hooded unit or full face unit. 3m makes good one. Just make sure proper fit and change cartridges.
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    Starting out, what do I need?

    Buy use when you can and save a ton of money. Put that saved money in nice money market account at 5% nowadays. Enjoy the field. You will find what works and doesn't for you real quick. Get comfortable shoes and clothes. Good eye and ear protection. Learn from the old school mechanics. They can...
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    Tools you dont buy cheap

    tools can make or break you. Saves time or cost a whole lot more. Get the right tool for the job st the best one can afford.
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    Buying Tools Hindsight

    You can go broke on good deals. If it's not making you money why have it?
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    Proper lathe stand

    whatever you go with it all has to level out. Not leveled = cuts being off.
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    Question for the literal tool polishers

    I'd go low pressure fine glass bead followed by very fine wire wheel.
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    Copper hammer vs brass hammer

    Grace makes some nice brass ones used for machinest and gunsmithing.
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    BLSTRsander- corded NO compressor sandblasting!

    might have some uses but go through alot of media. Be Good for one off small jobs.
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    Copper hammer vs brass hammer

    what are you using it for? I have both. How big are you talking about? I've also made my own small ones.
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