Search results

  1. J

    Is spline drive a gimmick or does it work?

    I have a set of craftsman 1/2 drive spline drive. I use them fairly often, since its what's at the work bench. They are ok. I wouldn't want to use them on an old rusted bolt anymore than I'd use a 12 point. But for most day to day tinkering they work just fine.
  2. J

    SATA 120P 3-pc Ratchet set $52

    They are nice. They are a little heavier than I thought they would be. And the head on them is pretty big. But, they are every bit as nice as my american made craftsman stuff. Not as nice as my proto and sk stuff.
  3. J

    Weather resistant bench vise?

    I have a red grizzly vise. I just keep the thread treated with some grease when it needs it. I think I paid 100 for the vise....
  4. J

    Tractors

    You are correct. I misspoke. LS makes lot of the tractors for CNH. Regardless, they are the same tractor. A 50 hp LS, case, and new holland are the same mechanically. They have different pain and trim. They are not owed by the same company, they are just in bed together.
  5. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    I spent the big bucks and went with copper. I wanted more than enough.
  6. J

    Tractors

    LS is a newer value priced tractor. They make a lot of the tractors for case newholland.
  7. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    I appreciate everyone. You guys have me a lot to consider. I just wanted to close this thread with a solution, just in case this comes up in a search... I decided to add a 100 amp service to the south wall. I used #2 wire from my 200 amp box. Then from the 100 amp box, I wired in the dryer...
  8. J

    Tractors

    I've personally never needed 4wd. I'm sure it would be nice, but I've never missed it. I've been in mud, and cut wet grass/hay. I've even drug tireless trucks across the field. I think a lot of that stuff has to do with the operator. If I could have 4x4, I would. But that's a lot harder to...
  9. J

    Tractors

    Personally, I would stay away from green, and not just because I bleed IH red. They are being sued by farmers all over the place. I looked REALLY hard at new tractors. I went everywhere, test drove, researched, plus hours and hours of research. I liked mahindra the best of all. All that...
  10. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    Eastwood 175 mig
  11. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    Ugh, well damn. This guy really did it right. 🙄 in that case, I'm going to run 1.5 inch? conduit and run wire for the welder, the compressor, and the dryer in there. I'm glad you guys are here.
  12. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    You're right. It doesnt make sense. 2 rinse of 12/2. But only 1 run goes through the gcfi... and it has it's own circuit, separate from the other run. 🤯 240 compressor. 80 gal, 5 hp is what used to be there...the compressor went out, but will be replaced...
  13. J

    Delta Shower Dripping Water When Turned Off

    Delat monitor cartridges are not the cheapest. I just realized this was monitor. Its probably going to run around 50-100 bucks. Sometimes the cartridge gets a little sand or calcium buildup which will cause it to leak. You gotta pull the cartridge anyway, so inspect it when you do. A good...
  14. J

    Delta Shower Dripping Water When Turned Off

    Yeah, it's a cartridge. Sometimes, it's a torn o ring. But it's a cheap and easy replacement. As mentioned, delta has a lifetime warranty. But if it's totally driving you nuts, the big box stores should have a replacement. All good info to pass along to the land lord.😉
  15. J

    Adding 220 in shop. Please help

    Hey guys, kinda long post but I feel like I need to be detailed... I want to add a washer and dryer in my shop. Breaker panel is on north wall. I have to add 220v to the south wall. In the middle of the west wall, the PO has 220 for a compressor. Originally, I was going to tie into that in...
  16. J

    How do you sort your tool chest?

    I group. Top drawer is knives, putty knives, scissors Next 3 drawers are wrenches. Sae/metric combos. Then sae/mm ratcheting Then specialty wrenches, like box end, starter, double open, strap, cresent Then at mid torso height is my 3/8 and 1/4 socket and ratchet drawer. Below that at waist is...
  17. J

    SK Steals and Deals

    I'm still waiting on a moon wrench that I ordered on 6/13. I'm also waiting on a socket, an extension, and 2 wrenches to be sent back for warranty exchange. It's been about 6 weeks for those. I'm usually a SK homer. But, I am really disappointed in the customer service. My new lp90 3/8...
  18. J

    How To Keep Tools from Rusting?

    I dont get to live next to the ocean. But I do live in the humid south, so the air is WET. I've used fluid film, but I think that the wd40 works just as well. I bought it in the gallon bottle, and I rub it on with a rag.
  19. J

    Battery powered paint gun-when?

    I was thinking the same thing. House paint is possible, but I was hoping for auto paint. Well, it looks like the speedaire is getting some love. Drat.
  20. J

    In the Battery Powered Mower market.

    We have a green works 60v mower. We mow about an acre of grass with it. It gets with it. I sold my honda self propelled push mower. That honda was a damn fine machine, but the green works does just as well. We also have the pole saw and blower. Both are awesome. My FIL is a retired...
Top Bottom