Recent content by vinnythestick

Im in the modernization dept. Basically means we do everything except new construction. We don't really involve electricians unless we need new mainline or AC wire pulled into the motor room Sent from my Z992 using Tapatalk

I'm currently local 3 ibew in NYC, but looking to change to local 1 iuec Sent from my Z992 using Tapatalk

Thanks for your replies. I guess I assumed in those professions that they'd always bring the cars (or birds) to the shop, I should know better. :) It seems the problems are the same. Either use a cordless tool that may not be tough enough for the job, or deal with a corded tool and the hassle...

haha you're even funnier than I am!

As an elevator mechanic, I need tools that I can carry with me whether to the pit, the motor room, the car (the car is the box that everybody steps into... most consider it to be the elevator) or any of the floors in between. So it's pretty obvious why a person with my job would need cordless...

Lol, ba-da-bum!

Anybody have a 3/8 fuel impact they want to get rid of?

First wanted to get a cordless reciprocating saw, then a cordless jigsaw. Now the hackzall. Any alternatives? Is it worth the hype?

I think i've found my solution. The craftsman magnetic 1/4" bit holding screwdriver with 33 piece tamper proof bit set is $25. I'm going to pair that with a wiha stubby 6 in 1 for $23. That Wiha looks like the stubby to end all stubbys lol. And man oh man I had my eyes on the Wera Kompakt 25...

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Dont put too much stock into that laser. get or make yourself a nice straight edge jig. pretty easy to make them with scrap wood and a nail or two.

Hey guys first post (not including intro). Long time reader and I tht some people here would want to talk about multi-bit screwdrivers. I'm a proud owner of the Greenlee 9 in 1 multi-tool (similar to klein). It fits well in the hand, and the bits/drivers are a god send for tool bag space. It is...

Whats up guys Im Vin. Like a lot of the others, I've been reading GJ for a long time now. Finally came up with a discussion topic I felt would be interesting so I decided to register. Current elevator mechanic and run-of-the-mill tool nerd. CHEERS! PS For those wondering, my topic is multi...