Search results

I have Hitachi that's served me well. About $100+/-. They make great framing and roofing nailers (as does Senco) so when Porter Cable got cheaper, I went with Hitachi. (is it Metabo now?)

Penn Elcom is way to go if you add end handles. These are what's found on AV, rock n roll, and ATA cases.

I'm not sure where these came from. I know I didn't purchase them. I tried to sharpen them as they cutting edges were nicked but I'm not sure I accomplished anything. Offered FWIW and as a curiosity to the knowledge pool.

I've had a couple of the old Craftsman versions of these for at least 4 decades. Looks useful but every time I tried them there was another wrench that worked better. The only place I've used them is on the expanding wheel chocks for my RV.

I have this hose and its older predecessor, a Goodyear, on an Eley reel. They're about six years old and holding up great. I don't have to coil it but it goes on the reel well. I bought a flexzilla and it coils without kinking but it doesn't want to figure eight.

Eight hours Bottle to Throttle but 10 hours is a better idea.

I have a lang leak down tester. I'm very pleased with it.

Is it still called "wingnut" work?

You make some interesting points here. Definitely food for thought. Perhaps Asian companies plan for the long term success, while companies with USA CEO's can't see beyond their own immediate enrichment and 90 day earnings call. Cut out the golden parachutes and link CEO earnings to long term...

I have a set of Stahlwille combos missing the 21mm. I only need it for pulling the float bowls on my Dellorto carbs on my 75 BMW motorcycle. I had bought a set of Tekton SAE combos that seem to work pretty good so I bought the 21mm for about $8.

McNaught

The ones I have from the mid eighties are fine. I recently bought some and the were sharp. I went back to my Olsas.

Yes that's the spec we use on lots of Airhead bike parts.

Just the 10mm. Very specific need otherwise I'd of probably bought the Vim set.

Yeah it's a special application. Four 12pt one use fasteners in a tight space connecting a driveshaft. I can understand the appeal of the modular approach of the European style but it wouldn't work in this case.

I'm looking for a M10 torque adapter for my old BMW motorcycle tool box. At what Snappy charges for one, I figured I could probably get a good Euro like Stahlwille or Gedore for the same or less. I have searched on PMAC and Mr Worker but didn't turn up anything. I know they must exist. What sort...

D5 is the go to in the electronics world. I use it on terminals and connectors. Never seen the yellow can.

FWIW I'm in the crimp camp, provided it is properly done. The fact that aviation mechs use it is enough for me. When I cleaned up my RV battery box, I used Temco shrink wrap, terminals, and the TH0012-8 crimper. If you have the need for the interchangeable dies and the extra money, the...

I'm pretty religious about checking lug nuts on 5th wheel and 3500 dually when towing. I'm looking for a 1/2" drive ~25-250 ft lb torque wrench for less than $100 with acceptable accuracy. I have more accurate torque wrenches for engine building but they don't go this high or have sufficient...

Yeah I like 12-3 too. On mobile video shoots the 16 would handle what we needed. I don't have much need for 12-3 around the house with my ac power tools. If I've got a long run I'll use 12-3. Main point I was trying to make was to stay away from sjt and molded plugs and roll your own.