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    Cheapest brake rotor thickness caliper tool?

    Considering how cheap rotors are, if I spend the time to take the rotors off, I would just replace them. Time > Money I am trying to save time.
  2. J

    Cheapest brake rotor thickness caliper tool?

    Good idea. I can't find online. Can you post a link to an example?
  3. J

    Budget dial caliper suggestions?

    These style won't work on rotors because of the lip around the edge
  4. J

    Cheapest brake rotor thickness caliper tool?

    What can I get for one time use? I have this but it doesn't work with rotors and the lip. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-digital-caliper-with-sae-and-metric-fractional-readings-63731.html
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    Noco Boosters

    I have GB40 and it works great on normal cars. Greatest tool innovation in the last 30 years
  6. J

    12v car battery tester vs. load tester?

    Holy ****, is that a dot matrix printer? Is that tester from the 1980s ?
  7. J

    12v car battery tester vs. load tester?

    What the devil? Check water levels? Batteries have been sealed for decades! Tally ho lads!
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    12v car battery tester vs. load tester?

    https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Testers/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_4?ie=UTF8&node=15707371 There seem to be 2 main kinds. The digital one seems to test CCA, etc. The other kind has heat vents and does a load test. Do you need both kinds? Any tips on using a tool like this? At what % do you replace a car...
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    Popular uses for a 300W power inverter?

    I just found one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/174817824607 Input 12V Output 115V AC What do people use these for?
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    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    Will pass on the $1 recycler. I found a site that sells brand new 18650 for $2.50/ea. I will just get those. Looks like I can get 7A, 15A, or 30A.
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    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    Where do I buy these ?
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    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    After doing some research, I think my 18650 batteries are just 100% dead. This may be why the charger shows a green light. I may try to connect the dead 18650 to a good one to bring up the voltage, so the charger can recognize it
  13. J

    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    Best place to buy quality 18650's ?
  14. J

    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    I dug out an old AC adapter kit with Various sized attachments and plugged it into the lamp. Will let it charge overnight and see if the batteries charge
  15. J

    Headlamp wall charger bit the dust?

    Bought a rechargable 1800 lumens headlamp in 2015 for $20 and has served me well. The internal batteries are 18650. Something just like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088TG6Q44/?tag=atomicindus08-20 The wall charger seems to have stopped working. When connected to the headlamp, the status...
  16. J

    What is this soldering tool accessory for ?

    What is that black thing? Also, can someone suggest a basic wire solder tool for once every few years use? Occasional auto wire, appliance repair, etc.
  17. J

    Want to upgrade my crappy kiddie Radio shack soldering iron.

    Mine is 30W. I never replaced it. Still open to suggestions in 2022 for a new soldering kit. For wires.
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    How do I use DVM to test for power at the taillight bulb socket ?

    How do you use probe with bulb in the way?
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