Recent content by turner66

It 's time... I'm now retired and I got too much stuff and I just need to eliminate some due to storage constraints... I've actually never sold any of my metalworking/automotive/woodworking or other tools just because i can't stomach the thought, so this is a first This is just one of the...

Speedi-Bleed… pressurized from the master cylinder reservoir via the speedi-bleed reservoir bottle and adapter. no chance of air entering the system unless you completely use all fluid in both reservoirs and don't stop to refill...

Yep, I doubt you will be disappointed. Order delivery times, warranty, and customer support are second to none other. Machine performance is also exceptional. I have 3 of their machines now plus the cooler and both of their spool guns. I was a committed Miller guy up until about 2 years ago when...

Bingo. For those of us fortunate to have a lift, this is the only way to go. Remove the front wheels and drop it to the floor. That solves the problem about 90% of the time for factory height vehicles. I only get a stepstool out for occasional challenges on lifted trucks and such, or when i...

I have the 2.5 and 3.0 cfm Harbor Freight vac pumps as well. I'm mainly using those now as loaner pumps to friends that know what their doing ;) They have done an ok job for a number of years, but i do change the oil regularly and i agree with you, the stuff is too expensive :LOL: . I also have...

Thanks, much appreciated! I should have known to compare it to a good unit with better and more advanced features like a Robinair. It's making more sense now but I now have something I can read more about to gain some additional info as well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/deep-rotary-vane-2-stage-vacuum-pump-58141.html This is a new vacuum pump offering from HF/Icon. It has 2 features that i'm not specifically familiar with other than Google search results... - Isolation Valve - Gas Ballast Valve Maybe i'm just stupid... Anybody...

I use c-clamps, Lang 279 Brake Caliper Press, old pads, spacers of some kind, and whatever else for each specific job makes it easier... Most of my work is larger diesel pickup trucks like F250-F450 or Dodge equivalents so sometimes i get creative because calipers can be big LOL. My son has a...

There's lots on the used market, they were invented in and produced since the 1800's. I see them often at garage sales. Many times the seller doesn't know what they're for. I played with my dads as a kid, you could not break it 🤣

You mentioned not knowing what you need until you actually need it. Well, I'll just share my path to prove your not wrong, and sometimes ya just gotta pay and play until you figure it all out... :LOL: You can watch lots of youtube and other training video's but you never get to see every detail...

I'm looking for an inexpensive small or medium set of dimple dies for sheet metal (steel and aluminum). Maybe a set of around 3 dies or so in the 3/4" to 2" size range and less than ~$100? Have any favorites?

Thanks for joining me in the past few days guys, It's been a fun short little trip down memory lane :LOL: Someday we'll be the only ones that even remember what some of this stuff is and how to use it!

And it's "brother" which I bet many of ya'll had too! ... :) Just imagine all the new space I'll have to put "new" stuff :LOL:

I have to laugh at myself sometimes... I've gone close to 50 years of hanging on to some tools which I've had no need to keep. Some, i dont even remember i have. Some are otherwise useless because they've been replaced with better technology or better quality, etc. I'm in a mode now where I'm...

A little late, but just FYI - there is an adapter made to go from the Vevor/Nitto One Touch chuck to the Weldon cutter shank if you can handle the shorter length created by having an adapter. It can also be dealt with by going from 2" to the shorter 1" Weldon cutters to make up the...