Recent content by ToolCrazyDude

Wright grips are supposedly better than my snap on flank drive plus. If i needed another set they'd be the ones id grab.

My brother in law was using a ratcheting cutter tool to cut brake lines in tight quarters. Picked one up immediately after i saw it. Tap sockets too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PWV4W6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The $292 price tag is the going rate for it. I have a cp717 and sometimes still want a little more power, but I need other tools more right now. Im just glad i can snag one when funds allow.

Hi Everyone, It looks like the Astro Thor 0.498 Air Hammer (bigger nastier) is back in stock at Summit Racing. $292, get em' while they're hot! https://www.summitracing.com/parts/apt-498k

You helped at least one guy. I happen to be in the market for a good tig welder and the miller dynasty 210dx seems to fit the bill for me as we share a common philosophy. I do this for fun, not for a living, but I won't enjoy the process as much if it don't have quality tools. It'll be the most...

So funny all the familiar names here. I'm weldcrazydude on the other forum. These cuts are plates for the casters of the welding table I'm making.

Hi Guys, I know this is an older post, but i wanted to let you guys know I took your advice to heart. I got a handful of new tips in different sizes and with some practice, I'm making good cuts in 3/8" plate. I may not be the best with a torch, but I'm proud of that progress!

Now I just need to save up for the JSCV-11SA version (fractional set). If I ever need ratcheting wrenches with zero offset, the SK-X-frame wrenches will be high on the list. I wish SK X frames offered more wrench sizes though, even if you had to buy additional sizes individually. The nice thing...

Hi Guys, I just received my first set of ratcheting wrenches! I was debating between Harbor Freight's new Icon line, Sk-X-frame wrenches or Proto's spline drive. I went with the Proto JSCVM-14SA set due to it being reversible, having a 15 degree offset and the wrenches being made in usa. Zoro...

The whip hose I used was complicated to tighten. First of all, the teflon tape I used the first time leaked slightly so I had to take it apart and use pipe dope which solved the problem. Secondly, and the biggest problem, was the ends of the whip hose didn't spin independently of the hose. That...

I ran the entire air system this weekend with 3/4" copper. It was about 50' of copper which is a lot more than I thought it was going to be but it always works out that way. I test fitted everything first and then took it apart and sweated the pipes which doubled the work but I knew everything...

Not bad! I never got a response from the guy who had the viking 3 ton lift. I can tell he read my message but that's the way it goes sometimes. I hate relying on harbor freight for some of this riskier stuff but i may end up buying the harbor freight 2 ton hoist. I already bought a plate clamp...

Went to the hardware store today to buy all the supplies but I ended up walking out empty handed. I couldn't find the right fittings to connect the copper pipe to the air compressor lines and didn't want to buy everything until I knew it would work. I was only able to find one fitting for 3/4"...

I did look at the rapid air system but I didn't like the fact that the kit used proprietary fittings because I want to be able to readily change my setup as I get more tools/capabilities. Also, the shortest 3/4" kit looks like it runs about $160. For a ~30 foot run, I think I can hit the same...

So I stopped by Menards today to take a look at what was available and start mapping out what I want to do. The guy I talked to suggested galvanized pipe versus black steel pipe due to the black pipe being more susceptible to rust. It made sense to me, but a quick google search says the...