d.mcfarland
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Surprised that it broke on that job. When I did one of those the bolts were not very tight.
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Surprised that it broke on that job. When I did one of those the bolts were not very tight.
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I think it may have had a crack in it. One of the longer bolts was stuck pretty good. It looked like it had very little anti- seize on it all the others came out fairly easy.
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Well, like I said, its my first one so I don’t really have a good reference point for comparisons. I’d say that the drawers feel very solid and have smooth operation. The drawer holds were very tight at first but appear to be losing up just a bit which is a plus for me because they were STIFF at first. Finish quality / paint etc all appears to be well done imo. I am personally very happy with the purchase so far as a weekend warrier DIY type person.
ZRX61
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Had an interesting day that resulted from the thread last night about the Dewalt 18v confusion...
Take one:
Was at Lowes this morning & decided "**** it, I'll just buy these two 18V XPR(?) batteries for $149 & be done with it. (was originally going to buy the $99 20v adapter kit, but they don't have one)
No one in line, but all check outs busy. Roomie says "Lets pay at the gardening checkout because I want to have a look around there first"
She does her green thumb deal & there's 3 people in line at the check out.
Gal doesn't have the magnet to remove the safety tag deal so we go back inside... now there about 25 people in line..
I have a FTS moment & just leave everything right there in cart.
Take Two:
Check out Home Cheapo, no 18v batteries.. but they have an 20v drill/impact combo pack for what looks like $249, closer look reveals actually $299. (FTS #2)
Take Three:
End up at one of the other Lowes. No 18v batteries, but they have the same drill/impact combo pack for $249 on sale from $299.. AND if I buy it there's a choice of various free tools with it. BONUS!!
20v Multi Tool please!
"Oh, we only had one of those $249 deals & we already sold it, someone should have removed the display box. Each store in the valley only got one of those"
Arsebiscuits! (FTS #3)
Take Four:
Back to the original Lowes, ask for the $249 plus free tool deal, store gal checks inventory & says they have three of them & eighteen multi-tools in stock
Huh? was just told only one at each store at the other Lowes...
Oh well, I guess I'll take the $249 combo pack & the free multi-tool please.
Get to the check out...
Explain the deal to the gal, she goes to get my drill/impact pack as they were kept in the room up front & not on the shelves with all the other Dewalt stuff.
She rings it all up, I mention military discount & get it.
So this is how it all panned out:
Combo pack $249.00
Military discount (10%) $24.90
MultiTool $139.00... (free)
Total: $224.10 + sales tax.
Grand total $245.39
Total discount: $163.00 WOOT!!
Edit: Combo pack came with a Dewalt tool bag
Take one:
Was at Lowes this morning & decided "**** it, I'll just buy these two 18V XPR(?) batteries for $149 & be done with it. (was originally going to buy the $99 20v adapter kit, but they don't have one)
No one in line, but all check outs busy. Roomie says "Lets pay at the gardening checkout because I want to have a look around there first"
She does her green thumb deal & there's 3 people in line at the check out.
Gal doesn't have the magnet to remove the safety tag deal so we go back inside... now there about 25 people in line..
I have a FTS moment & just leave everything right there in cart.
Take Two:
Check out Home Cheapo, no 18v batteries.. but they have an 20v drill/impact combo pack for what looks like $249, closer look reveals actually $299. (FTS #2)
Take Three:
End up at one of the other Lowes. No 18v batteries, but they have the same drill/impact combo pack for $249 on sale from $299.. AND if I buy it there's a choice of various free tools with it. BONUS!!
20v Multi Tool please!
"Oh, we only had one of those $249 deals & we already sold it, someone should have removed the display box. Each store in the valley only got one of those"
Arsebiscuits! (FTS #3)
Take Four:
Back to the original Lowes, ask for the $249 plus free tool deal, store gal checks inventory & says they have three of them & eighteen multi-tools in stock
Huh? was just told only one at each store at the other Lowes...
Oh well, I guess I'll take the $249 combo pack & the free multi-tool please.
Get to the check out...
Explain the deal to the gal, she goes to get my drill/impact pack as they were kept in the room up front & not on the shelves with all the other Dewalt stuff.
She rings it all up, I mention military discount & get it.
So this is how it all panned out:
Combo pack $249.00
Military discount (10%) $24.90
MultiTool $139.00... (free)
Total: $224.10 + sales tax.
Grand total $245.39
Total discount: $163.00 WOOT!!
Edit: Combo pack came with a Dewalt tool bag
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bobemmerich
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How is this? I'm thinking of "upgrading". I never really use air tools because of the noise levels of my 30 gal C-Man. I've seen these but don't know anyone who has one.
designer485
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Snap-On SDD6 Handle for a FHLF80
Gedore 17mm Protected Lug Socket
Williams 4oz Hickory Ball Peen Hammer (I couldn't say no for $8 on Amazon)
A few Makita Impact Rated Bit Holders to try out
Wera Hex Plus Short Hex Key Set
Added another Wera Kraftform Comfort Flat Blade to the set.
Eklind Metric, SAE and Torx T-Handle Sets
Marson HP-2 (I thought this was still made in USA, but it has been moved to Taiwan. Not a deal breaker, but was hoping to see a USA stamp on this one.)
Gedore 17mm Protected Lug Socket
Williams 4oz Hickory Ball Peen Hammer (I couldn't say no for $8 on Amazon)
A few Makita Impact Rated Bit Holders to try out
Wera Hex Plus Short Hex Key Set
Added another Wera Kraftform Comfort Flat Blade to the set.
Eklind Metric, SAE and Torx T-Handle Sets
Marson HP-2 (I thought this was still made in USA, but it has been moved to Taiwan. Not a deal breaker, but was hoping to see a USA stamp on this one.)
ThePostman
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It's finally here, long handle flex head 3/8" by Proto. $101 from zoro with some discounts.
New electric stapler.
EDIT:
Bostitch BTE550Z. This replaces a similar Stanley unit that I dropped the day before. I figured almost same unit, Same parent company Stanley/B&D so it's probably the same thing maybe a bit updated.
Nope, what a hunk of garbage. It's going back to Menard's and I'm going to get an Arrow. I'll try to upload a video and link it to show how well it doesn't work.
Also picked up this UV flashlight to have at work.
EDIT:
Bostitch BTE550Z. This replaces a similar Stanley unit that I dropped the day before. I figured almost same unit, Same parent company Stanley/B&D so it's probably the same thing maybe a bit updated.
Nope, what a hunk of garbage. It's going back to Menard's and I'm going to get an Arrow. I'll try to upload a video and link it to show how well it doesn't work.
Also picked up this UV flashlight to have at work.
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fang123
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It's finally here, long handle flex head 3/8" by Proto. $101 from zoro with some discounts.
That's a good price.
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alcorelli
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That's the same exact thing I was thinking.Were they all out of orange?
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designer485
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HAHA! I wanted to mix it up a bit. The last one I did was Pearl Blue and I wanted this one to be a user and not worry about getting it dirty. Black for the win. The next will have to be orange!
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those are the compact head. I really like them. They're not close to being 3/8 in a 1/4 but, I think they offer more strength in a compact package. I'd like to see Gearwrench release a flex head compact version. I'm not sure what "Product of Taiwan, finished in Mainland, China" means but, it's on the back of the compact ratchet set packaging.
ZRX61
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Didn't even notice that the three Dewalt tools I got yesterday are the brushless variety
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pizza
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i have that punch and the heavier 'C' version. i like them both.
keep the exterior oiled. i don't usually have problems with rust on tools, but i got surface rust on those. maybe because they get handled all over. sweat residue?
keep the exterior oiled. i don't usually have problems with rust on tools, but i got surface rust on those. maybe because they get handled all over. sweat residue?
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These are tools right? [/QUOTE]
Absolutely, probably one of the most important.
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Wamsutta
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Replaced my chinesium center punch with a nicer one.
Hey iSpark, I have one of those. I have an 18A and an 18C.
Here's a tip: Rest the punch on top of your thumb when placing the punch on center. It makes it a lot easier to find center.
jeffmoss26
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Beautiful!
milwaukeephil
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Replaced my chinesium center punch with a nicer one.
How does it work and feel compared to Chinesium? I have a $15 brass one that seems to work fine -- wondering if the upgrade is worth it as far as functionality. Of course, I also love a tool that is a joy to use.
iSpark
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Night and day difference! The china made punch is a swing and a miss, on one press it does nothing, then you press again and nothing, then the third press it will pop a hole through the material. :\
Half the time the china punch simply doesn't "fire" or is very hard to press.
This Starrett punch is smooth as butter (both in the action and the adjustment) and it fires when pressed and at the correct resistance each time.
Could I have kept using the china brand? Yes., however I wanted to do more than stand and keep "punching" for 5 minutes to get a ding on the material.
Subyroo651
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Sorry to derail this - but I'd like to buy one and am not sure which model to get.
Which model would be the best for general/automotive use?
I use the 18c one. It's a little bit bigger and more heavy duty.
Here's the different in spec
18C Automatic Center Punch
18 Automatic Center Punches
Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5-1/4"/130mm Length, 11/16"/17mm Punch Diameter
VS
18A Automatic Center Punch
18 Automatic Center Punches
Steel Automatic Center Punch, 5"/125mm Length, 9/16"/14mm Punch Diameter
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macgee
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Replaced my chinesium center punch with a nicer one.
Nice! I literally just upgraded my larger A this afternoon.
If you have a lathe, I highly recommend adding a ball to the top of the punch like these. My small one 18AA has had one for a long time and always kept reaching for the small one to use even though larger one would be better so I upgraded the larger one.
The problem with the 18A is the diameter is .528" so only real way to get a tight fit hole is to bore it out on the lathe but it only took a minute to do it but I think drilling it out with 1/2" and then dremel the rest could work? I think I just drilled & glued the AA.
Just buy one of those cheap 1.25" dia. plastic 3/8" threaded handle balls and bore it out. The palm of your hand will thank you, it was a big upgrade and can now apply more accurate force and super comfy.
Your Starrett is awesome and I couldn't live without mine, well I could but I wouldn't be smiling as much. EDIT: Mine are the old style with the knurled threaded on tip so check your body dia.
Enjoy!
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iSpark
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Brilliant idea
Wrong quote I did :-\