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Since the clock is likely a constant load, just use one series resistor. Put a 10k pot on it and adjust until you get ~1.5v at the clock. Then replace with a fixed resistor, or just put a drop of glue on the pot.

I like your style!

I think that was only in the early batteries. I believe that is no longer an issue since 2 or 3 years.

This forum is a good place. Your website? YouTube links?

Wing nut driver?

I haven't ever had any really bad ratchets (except for a Globemaster as a kid). If I was starting from scratch, I would probably buy Gearwrench for most stuff. Reasonable prices and good quality. Warranties are probably over emphasized. I've not broken many tools in my life, certainly not...

Don't do it!!! Makita fan here, spend a few more bucks and get a kit with the 3.0 batteries. Amazon has at least 2 other Makita kits with the big batteries for $220-$230.

Harbor freight????

For cleaning nasty stuff I use DISHWASHER detergent in the sink. It's pretty harsh stuff. Would that be ok in an ultrasonic cleaner?

They look a lot,like craftsman from the 70's

Seems like torque sticks followed by a torque wrench would often fail. For a torque wrench to be accurate, you have to overcome static friction (the fastener starts to move) to measure the torque during kinetic friction. For example if the torque stick tightened to 85 and you wanted 90, your...

When I was a kid, all of my grandfather's taps had nuts on them. I can't remember if they were welded or just pressed on.

I think my post was the one the op referred too. I like drilling the holes that the socket fits into because it is very obvious that the socket is in the right location.

It would take a lot more than 16v to hurt anything in a modern car. They are designed not to die when people unknowingly do stupid things. They have to assume the people's will try to jump start with a completely dead battery, or hook up a charger backwards, or use a charger in boost mode...

You have to remember, that in order to get energy into a battery, the potential of the charger has to be greater than the potential (voltage) of the battery. A battery can be modeled as a voltage source and a resistor. There will be voltage drop across the "resistor" that increases with...

Phosphoric acid (Sold as "Prep & "Etch"). Works great on aluminum. Also some wheel cleaners have acid in them - usually the ones with strong warnings about painted surfaces. Barkeepers friend has oxalic acid - this is also great on all metals. Even if it wasn't anodized originally, it will...

I used mine for repetitive low torque stuff BEFORE I had good battery tools.

I got the Milwaukee on from HD.... I can check the model if needed, it runs about $70 and was on sale for $40 ish.... its a good toolbag meter, full auto, it figures out what you want to measure and has a proximity tool to alert you of live wires

And.... I switch plus a box and a few wire nuts is less than $2

THIS ^^^^ Also be careful with what solvent you use for wiping down. If it's not compatible with the solvent in your paint, it will cause problems. Acetone is fine for rustoleum. For bare metal phosphoric acid it a great prep.