Recent content by zengarage

We have a Parker unit that Is hydraulic. Probably cost a bunch plus the dies for each size. The Parker store here rents them out so maybe give them a call.

https://www.kimballmidwest.com/82097/ There you go

I would spot it and then go after it with the 39/64th. It will save some time and will work out just fine. Lots of time is wasted stepping up sizes in my opinion. Just make sure you run that reamer on a slow speed and with a good amount of oil.

I also say if you are worried about the hole being worn out you need to put a drill bushing in there.

I use dowel pins quite often. For almost any application just as good as a pin gauge and more people would have them lying around. But a coaxial indicator running around the inside of the hole is probably going to give you the best result as long as the hole is smooth and round. I wouldn't...

Run your drill in reverse to find the hole. Don't hammer on it but press down a little and it will find the center of the hole. I wouldn't even pilot drill them. If its speed your after that is just a wasted step. Push down as hard as it takes to get a good cut and your off to the races. I...

Just use a decent and sharp drill bit. Hit it with a spotting bit and then get after it with the drill press you already have. 430 rpm is a kinda fast but will still work for you. No reason to buy or rent tools when you already have what you need.

for mig welding I use caiman 1869 which are nice when new but after you wear them a little they break in and are great. When things get hot I put one of those reflective heat shields on my left hand. Works out great for me.

The style that the Genius are don't work well for me. They have a straight shank so they fall out of the driver. I have some Dewalts that are like that because they are super long but I regret every time I use them.

Vim, Snap On, Wiha, Apex. And I'm sure a lot of others but that should get you started.

Get a stubby gas lens and use the rest of the money for material to practice on. Or if you don't need the practice take the wife out to dinner.

9100xx is the best helmet I have used. Its has a big viewing area, side windows and great vision. I only use it for tig though because I'm cheap and the lens' cost more than others. I use whatever is closest for mig and stick.

I would replace them with Milton. I believe those a checked on both sides so they are not ideal fro air tools. So I think you have several strikes. Way overkill on the pressure, way overkill on the price and not suited for your air tools. Three strikes and your out.

I agree about the ambient light. You don't need to add light but if you think about where you put your head and which way you are looking at the weld can make a big difference in what you can see just because you are not blocking the light from the room. Also think about the way that you are...

Thanks for the heads up