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I use 3D printed organizers throughout my shop. Here a a few examples: - High-density combination wrench organizers (ratcheting and non-ratcheting) - Tray for small files with handles (by far the most used files I own) - Labeled organizer for Starrett pin punches - Compact holder for a full set...

Agreed, some soapy water on the tire really helps to get the bead to seat, especially when only using a track pump. And I too always inject sealant through the valve stem after seating the bead. No mess, quick, and easy. Adding sealant top ups periodically through the valve stem means that I...

Agreed. I went fully in on tubeless for my road/cross/gravel tires years ago and haven't looked back. (Knock on wood) I haven't had to stop a ride due to a puncture since making that change. Sealant may make a mess, but it has always plugged the hole for me. I rarely fail to seat a tubeless...

Nope. Just the tools I wanted to put together and had available.

This product inspired me. I not infrequently find myself wanting a small set of 1/4" sockets on-the-go but didn't have a great way of doing so. I designed this little case to hold a set of shallow inch and metric sockets, selection of extensions (3/4" mini, 2" wobble, 3", 6"), 1/4" bit socket...

To each their own. I have the Shimano bleeding procedure down to about 2 minutes per axle, so I find the whole process quick, easy, and non-hazardous for my skin or the bike. At the end of the day, both systems work great once you figure out the subtitles, so run what you prefer and get out riding!

DOT fluid ***** because it's caustic, corrosive (to some things), and is good at ruining paint. Mineral oil is harmless and cleans up with dish soap. Functionally, there's no meaningful performance difference between the two for bikes. I just don't like dealing with DOT fluid on my bikes.

Does it use USB-C Power Delivery so it will charge with any modern USB-C charging brick? I remember an issue with one of your early USB-C charging lights where it wouldn't handshake with USB-C chargers.

Servicing the lowers on a fork is very easy, you just need to acquire the right oil for your model. There are tons of guides out there to help you with the process.

Good thing you ducked. I was about to throw my steel full suspension trail bike at you!

It's usually not an issue, but I had a bit snap at the base in a DeWalt impact driver and in the process, wedge the base into the hex so it couldn't fall out. I had to disassemble the bit retention system to get it out. It was a very unpleasant 15 minutes working without proper tools. (I was...

If you ever want to make your own, you can just use a 1/4" drive extension and make a handle for it. With some texture applied to the extension under the grip and a good epoxy, it won't ever come loose in use. I recommend a nice piece of figured walnut and an oiled finish.

It actually serves a purpose. It's to allow the bit to twist up slightly under impacting, spreading the force out over time. This reduces the shock to the screw, makes it less likely to snap, and extends the lifespan of the bit. It works just like a torque stick on an impact wrench. The big...

Just to reiterate what's been said already, the external surfaces of the drill chuck are not controlled and may wobble. What matters is the relationship between the mounting surface (a taper, typically) and the jaws. So the chuck body may wobble but a piece of rod clamped in the jaws may run...

Something to think about that most of us know to some extent, but don't think through all the way. The cost savings of a more efficient vehicle really add up over its entire life. For a quick example, if we assume a vehicle life of 150,000 miles and a gas price of $4/gal, this is how much it...

FYI, the outback wilderness edition has a 260 hp turbo 2.4L, not the 182 hp NA 2.5L.

I have a large lot of lightly used Craftsman USA sockets and wrenches. The sockets are stamped with a "G2" date code. The 3/8" drive sets are unfortunately not complete as some of the parts have gone missing over the years. I'm asking $50 (SOLD) shipped for it all. Feel free to ask me any and...

Fusion 360 is a slightly quirky CAD/CAM program that's annoyingly buggy if you're doing large, complicated projects, but it works fairly well in general, is free, and is easy to learn. I recommend it in general. For slicers, you can't really go wrong with any of the mainstream options (Cura...

----------- I don't want to run afoul of any rules here so I'm more than happy to remove this if asked. My intent behind posting my case was to share something I was passionate about, not self promotion. ----------- These cases began as something I designed for myself as I wasn't happy with...

Having had mine for close to a year now, it's hard to imagine a shop without a 3D printer. I use it for all kinds of things. The ones more relevant to this forum tend to be storage and organization ones. For example, I made a full set of trays for my 1/2" drive sockets because I couldn't find...