Recent content by Tim37

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    Sears Loses to the Bionic Wrench

    Sears will be bankrupt before anyone sees a dime.
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    How strong are ratcheting wrenches?

    I wouldn't use them on rusted seized bolts but I use (gearwrench) to break loose bolts all the time it if it's something that I know or think is going to be tough I break it with a standard wrench first.
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    Machinists/Tool and Die makers, what do you use for your work toolbox?

    Any self respecting machinist wants a Gerstner
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    Advice for approaching a tool truck

    First off ask around in your area find out who other guys like to deal with, for me he snap o. Dude is great but the Mac guy is a ****, a good friend of mine works across town has the exact opposite, in fact I have an account with his Mac dealer if I want Mac I call him up and he drops it off...
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    Multimeter for automotive work.

    I ment 100kilo ohms any way I need something that reads around 10 meg ohms or better I also need the diode check and it does capacitances that comes in handy on occasion.
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    Multimeter for automotive work.

    I know I'm about to open up a box of **** by saying the brand but after deciding to simplify my life at work I went with https://store.snapon.com/Digital-AC-DC-Clamp-On-Meters-Meter-Digital-Clamp-On-P649406.aspx Unlike a lot of clamps it reads in to the meg ohms most will only read maybe a...
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    Make a "Bucket of Air" from an LPG tank.

    They started putting a check valve in the valve assembly on the newer tanks to keep people from converting them thats why the kits disappeared. You can get around it but it's too much work for what a new tank from hf cost.
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    First Snap On purchase!

    Yes they are the stainless insulated type and the handle looks like a wrench. I'm sure there have been others. Right now my driver has a steak knife set on his truck
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    First Snap On purchase!

    Don't forget the gunsafe
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    What is this for in a snap on box?

    Thats the thing that you duct tape to the back of your box.
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    Mac tools pawn shop -deal?

    What he said
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    Need impact sockets looking for suggestions

    If your working on Mack trucks then the obvious answer is Mac tools. Seriously you are in school dont break the bank. Buy affordable tools now and upgrade once your out making money, and for those who think that's a waste you can always use the old stuff at home.
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    Truth or just an excuse

    A bottle of air tool oil is like $3 and last a long time.
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    New Mexico - "Socket Wrench" = Ratchet

    If you think about it socket wrench is a more appropriate term A socket is too that fits on a bolt/nut. A wrench is a tool used to turn things A ratchet is a wrench used to turn sockets. I have heard it hear but it seems to be one of those older terms
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    Almost pooped my pants this morning

    Atleast the empty box is useful.
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