Recent content by Surreal001

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    Does Anybody Stick Weld Anymore?

    Sounds reasonable. I'd rather TIG than anything else personally but stick is my go to method on old farm equipment and anything that needs to stick together in less than ideal shop circumstances. MIG is almost like using a big hot glue gun once you know how to stick weld. Sent from my SM-G950U...
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    Removing a broken tap

    I've had success drilling one out with a titanium nitride drill bit, slow speeds, and lots of oil. It broke up into chunks. Fortunately the tap was carbide and not HSS or I may not have been so lucky. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
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    Opinions on HF 3/4 drive socket set

    If you just want some larger sockets and don't actually need 3/4" drive, HF has wheel bearing socket sets that get pretty big in 1/2" drive. Just used some at the neighbors and now I know what I'm picking up next time I am at HF. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    Astro Automotive Focused Tap/Die set made from Japanese alloy - feedback

    I also would like to see the extractors left out of the set. I hate them and like NPT taps, they are easy to go get if you're having a particularly bad day in the garage! The kit sounds fantastic though. Put me down for one of each! Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    CFM/PSI impact of 3/8" air compressor hose

    I have some of the Rapid Air-style 1/4" ID hose plummed to the unregulated side of my air system and have used it to run impacts and a cut off wheel. You definitely notice a loss of power! The bigger the air line the better. Plus it acts as extra air capacity when your compressor kicks on...
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    where do you get the flat magnetic tool holders ?

    My local Lowes has them next to their roll around tool chests. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    Dunlap Drill Press

    Nice looking old DP! Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    What's the best way to mark and label your tool kits?

    Blue masking tape and a sharpie. Label the top and side.
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    Show your oiler cans

    Here are mine. Left to right : 1)a little brass oiler that leaks like everyone else's. I used some heat shrink tubing to seal up the tube after solder stopped it completely up. 2) An Eagle diaphragm can. 3) Fleet Tools oiler. 4 and 5) Home made cans for use at the drill press. One has cutting...
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    Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to all my Garage Journal friends

    Merry Christmas! Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Priceless! Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    icekoffee's 30x50 Volkswagen Hobby Shed

    I'm going to have to run down to see this place in person. Can't wait to see what you do with this shop. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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    Building a Pit Cart

    That first video is the greatest toolbox/mobile workshop I've ever seen. Even has a mini fridge. The 2nd is the common man's version. Lol!
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    Lets see your Tool Carts/Service Carts

    Looks great! Love the green paint.
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