Recent content by xafuel705

Thank you for the info.

First question regarding an ammco brake lathe I have is what is this thing mounted below the power switch used for? And my second question is regarding the rod sticking out the back of the lathe. I dont see any function for this rod and I would like to shorten it up so I can move the lathe...

Here is what I got... We just built a new house in San Tan Valley, AZ. My garage is a 3 car tandem with 4 ft extension. We had the garage insulated above and beyond standard. I had the garage door insulated as it faces south and the hot AZ sun. I had it prewired for dual ceiling fans...

there is no coo markings on them and no stickers either. I didn't think to ask my mac guy either. After searching google they look more like the motion pro or sunnex versions than the Vin ones I had originally saw.

Yes they are converted to use the Snap-On soft Grip Interchangeable shanks. Is is an easy process. Remove the selector knob via snap ring in notch. Cut retaining washer and remove. There are a couple of thoughts on the reassembly. some people reuse the original cut retaining washer. Some...

Mac and Matco have similar t-handles. I could be wrong but i think the oem is VIM with a few minor differences. It is very smooth and a solid piece. I liked it so much I bought the 1/4" dr, 3/8" dr and the 1/2" dr versions. Definately impressed me. See the rest of the comments above.

Some of my new stuff: 1. 1/4 hex bit holder bought from Lee Valley $15 shipped 2. 3 Sanp-On red ratcheting screwdrivers (all converted to accept the soft grip shanks. I have 2 more red ones in my 1/4 drive drawer that are converted to hold sockets.) 3. Mac Tools Spinner T-Handle for hex bits.

+1 on the toolbox. It does make life easier having it all close at hand

I would use stainless. It cleans up real easy. We had stainless counter tops in the parts department at my last dealership and the techs would get it all dirty with all sorts of **** and it cleaned up so easy. A little BBQ stainless cleaner does wonders on it.

I bought the Solar BA9 and am very pleased with it. I couldnt bring myself to buy a midtronics like we have at work.

If you need more torque on the bigger sizes then put an open end wrench on them or slide the box end on them. We used the older Bondhus's on our dragster back in the day because my dad loved to use allen bolts for everything. I bought the pro holds when i decided to buy some and filled in the...