Recent content by SnowDrifter

I'm wondering... Would it be of any benefit to install an desiccant drier to the intake of the compressor to reduce moisture before it enters the system? I'm not terribly concerned about desiccant usage, I dry mine out in the oven. Just wondering how much of a benefit there would be

Any ideas to make them fit in the HF tool cart without taking up a drawer? I have a couple rolling around in my head, just curious what's worked for you. Any way I do it would need to be lockable, and ideally would use the same key

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RUBBER-TOUGHENED-CA-SUPER-GLUE-0-5-oz-THICK-BLACK-Cyanoacrylate-/261418897967?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3cddc7d22f

Epoxy coated neodymium. Glued to the lid with thick black rubberized CA glue (basically super glue on steroids) They'll hold wrenches even if I shut my lid pretty firmly and/or bang on the top. Takes a pretty good tug to get them off http://www.magnet4less.com/product_info.php?products_id=660

Good deal thanks everyone for the help!

Same here. I don't buy some no name brand oil. I do my homework and buy oil based on my findings. However... That doesn't mean I'm going to buy oil at the auto store when I can get the same thing half price somewhere else ;) I mean shoot my filter costs almost as much as my oil does... Amsoil...

Can the 3/8 pop the lugnuts off SUVs? What about service vans?

Actually the more I look into the Milwaukee gun the more enticing it seems Given the price, output, and that it has a 5yr warranty.

Interesting.... I didn't expect Milwaukee to come into the mix. That looks like another promising gun! @Matt I'm not talking about raw torque, I'm talking about jobs performed. I have a black and decker matrix w/impact attachment right now. It'll do most things under the hood. I'm looking for...

What you don't like fram? :bounce:

Turns out Walmart has some decent deals. Who knew For example http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-SynPower-5W30-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/15125782

Specifically trying to compare the IR w5130 20v 3/8 cordless to the snap on equivalent (18v 3/8 cordless) Weight isn't much of a concern for me, nor is battery life(provided each tool comes with two batteries). However I'm more concerned about both size and torque. Really what I'm looking for...

How's the 1200 do against rusty bolts? I shied away from it for 2 reasons 1 being that it doesn't work with a torque stick, and 2 I've read that is has a very hard "hit" and has a tendency to break bolts that are seized in place. Torque stick is no biggie but the shearing bolts scared me away...

Not sure if this classifies as a mod... But magnets to hold wrenches, a little boom box in it, and I got one of the HF add on boxes and made it work (you can see it peeking on the right side). Also has a little self heating/cooling cooler in the bottom

...Which is weird because both my co workers have mg725s that have performed great for years with subpar maintenance. But my shop also has a refrigerator air drier. Not sure how much moisture has to do with it