Recent content by sp73

I bought a 13 piece set for about $30 a few years ago and they’ve never been used. Today I was removing an exhaust heat shield on my 87 Land Cruiser. Soaking everything with Kroil yesterday, I tried a regular socket, vise grips, and heat/cold cycles with a torch and water. Nothing. Grabbed the...

Great post! I have most of this set… it was my Dads. I remember it from the late 70’s so I agree with the rest of the crowd on it‘s age.

Yes! I typically replace the hardware that I remove for this reason. Any reused hardware gets cleaned ultrasonically and then oil or antiseize applied before reinstallation.

I can't stop drooling over these RBT products. BUT as has been said... pricey. Sorta. I mostly wrench on my '87 Toyota Landcruiser and I'll pay $$ to not spend so much time on the frozen/rusted hardware if I can - within reason. I am thinking about buying a few pieces. The truck mostly has 8 -...

Good points.

Context https://pipevise.com/products/5-piece-complete-micro-set

I keep seeing their micro wrenches pop up. At first glance I like them, does anyone have experience owning any?

It was this. I received the wrong gasket and clumsily installed it. I picked up a FEL PRO gasket making kit this morning, traced what needed to be covered and cut my own gasket. I also cleaned up the valve plate more thoroughly. The compressor is working normally now. I appreciate ALL replies...

I picked up a golden oldie a month ago locally, and it has been great SO FAR. It is an old sears two stage 30 gallon unit. Last week while it was running I noticed the rythmic "put put" sound of the compressor had more or less stopped. Pressure was at 150psi but after the tank went down I could...

Here’s my crackhouse, not pictured is my m12 fuel ratchet which I use a ton and the pole saw/string trimmer. Seriously thinking about getting the new m12 stubby 3/8 next month. Talk me out of it. Or into it :) Weekend warrior, hobbyist. 2826 1/2 impact 2880 angle grinder 2420 hackzall 2621...