Recent content by straightcut

Thanks so much for your quick reply!

Perhaps this has been posted before, but I've not been able to find it. I've got a number of SO F936 3/8" Drive Ratchets and was wondering if they can be converted to Dual 80 with just a replacement Dual 80 kit dropped in? Certainly, it can't be that easy, can it?

I wasn't aware of the Knipex Pliers Wrench either until a couple of years ago. I decided to spring for a pair, despite that I think they're overpriced...and glad I did. I bought a 7" and a larger pair. I rarely use the larger pair, but often use the 7". In fact, I bought my Best Man a pair...

Along with the others, I concur that Koken sockets are excellent! They recently came out with a 1/2" drive set, that I bought instantly upon learning of their existence - they're that good! I have 6pt and 12pt, eight piece 3/8" drive sets - all purchased from vendors on eBay. Unless you know...

Unable to bring myself to spend $60 - $100 on a utility knife (Exceed Designs or Gil-Tek RUK Ti), I did find it irresistible to not procure a Chinese made stainless steel liner lock utility knife. Enter the MFIROZ (whatever that is...) Utility Knife for a whopping $7.49...

I saw the alibaba prices rose to the point that it didn’t seem worth the risk. It’s definitely the Cadillac of box cutters, but I don’t see myself daily carrying a 1” blade. My edc knives are 3 to 31/4”.

I did go ahead and purchase a new Noga DG10533 magnetic base with FAB (fine adjustment on bottom). Again, I really appreciate the good information several here provided! I ended up 50% over what I was hoping to spend and purchased a better base and dial indicator than I would have had I "just...

I purchased a used pair of Milbar pliers that are 8-1/2" total length off of eBay. I like them because they're not so large as most and I'll likely only ever use small gauge SS safety wire.

HaHa! Haste makes waste!:lol_hitti I didn't see your edited comments, lol! Thanks very much for your help with this. I expect it'll be more than adequate for my use. Meanwhile, I thought of another use for this. I have an engine to transmission adapter that really should be checked to...

I got hasty and made an offer of $50 + $7 shipping, which was quickly accepted! It's half an hour away, so paying for shipping is worthwhile.

The advice is very much appreciated! I found this used jeweled Mitutoyo...and it's local to me! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitutoyo-No-2416-10-Jeweled-Dial-Indicator-Pre-owned/154381299630?hash=item23f1d7afae:g:GPEAAOSwsc5gVkkX Your thoughts, Darkzero?

I'm wondering based on the comments if I should upgrade the dial indicator. The $15 All Industrial dial indicator...it does seem kind of foolish to be spending $85 on a holder and only $15 on the indicator. Still, I was hoping to not spend $200 just to use a handful of times. I'll look at the...

Craig, we had similar maple butcher block tables in our junior high and high school shop. One of our student labor jobs in junior high was to refinish the benches. We used hand held belt sanders to remove the old finish and take out some of the imperfections that the students had inflicted...

First time visitor to your thread - First off, congratulations on your excellent new shop! I wish you many enjoyable years working/playing in that! Last summer, I purchased a small piece of maple bowling lane. Mine is 33" x 42" that I plan to use to replace a laminated top on a powered...

I definitely agree, especially for wheel bearings. Most just torque the wheel bearing, spin the hub, then back it off to where they feel no play (after cleaning and re-greasing) and are just fine. Thank you for the alternate suggestions!