Fireball tool

[countryss]

Looking to purchase some items from them has anyone gotten a discount code?

 

[87slosohc]

Forge

Is supposed to be good for a discount but not sure how much.

 

[countryss]

Awesome. Worked!

 

[countryss]

Ordered 2 items on tuesday afternoon and was at my door across the country yesterday afternoon. Awesome service by fireball tool!

 

[koditten]

Why not make your own?

I make mine and sell them for $90/pair.

 

[dr_clyde]

Why not make your own?

I make mine and sell them for $90/pair.

Fireball tool is an outstanding small business making excellent products. Why wouldn’t we want to support them?

Not to mention his products are machined castings, which is superior to welded plate.

 

[Slackerzinc]

I agree with what he said!! ^^^^^

 

[strength_and_power]

Fireball makes some great products and Jason is a very knowledgeable guy who can explain complex things and processes into easily understandable info.
My first purchase was the smaller set of cast iron squares in both configurations and I received them quickly.
My second purchase was at Fabtech 2019 of the larger set but from AL. The booth had a steady stream of people the entire show which I’m sure was exhausting.
At the show I pre-ordered the Magic Square which was expected to ship in January. I started to see the Magic Square pop up in people’s Instagram feeds. I sent a private message inquiring about my order as I had not received the product or correspondence. Was told my order was cancelled due to not having enough information. He did offer free shipping which was pretty much what the preorder deal was. Great, what do I need to do to move it forward? No response. Finally just went ahead and ordered one, paying the shipping. Received it in a timely fashion. Was a bit surprised to see the return address was in CA as I believe he is in the PNW area so I’m assuming he has partnered up with a company to handle order fulfillment or possibly even production.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Mitchw123456]

Fireball makes some great products and Jason is a very knowledgeable guy who can explain complex things and processes into easily understandable info.
My first purchase was the smaller set of cast iron squares in both configurations and I received them quickly.
My second purchase was at Fabtech 2019 of the larger set but from AL. The booth had a steady stream of people the entire show which I’m sure was exhausting.
At the show I pre-ordered the Magic Square which was expected to ship in January. I started to see the Magic Square pop up in people’s Instagram feeds. I sent a private message inquiring about my order as I had not received the product or correspondence. Was told my order was cancelled due to not having enough information. He did offer free shipping which was pretty much what the preorder deal was. Great, what do I need to do to move it forward? No response. Finally just went ahead and ordered one, paying the shipping. Received it in a timely fashion. Was a bit surprised to see the return address was in CA as I believe he is in the PNW area so I’m assuming he has partnered up with a company to handle order fulfillment or possibly even production.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

they may make some good products but he blew me off kind of like he did you for several weeks. That was enough for me to know I didn't need to buy them. Like the guy above I just made my own

 

[koditten]

I don't disagree that Jason's squares are the absolute best.

For what I do, I do not need machined surfaces with an absolute perfect 90*, so I won't be paying for something I won't use.

I usually tack weld my squares to the table. I would never be able to bring myself to weld one of Jason's squares. They are just too nice.

For what it's worth, I have $4 in building myself a set of these. It's a fun project to make and drink a couple of beers while doing.

 

[BD1]

Those are nice but I love the Bessey Welders clamps. I've had mine forever and work great ! It depends what type of work you are doing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006694FA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Those are nice but I love the Bessey Welders clamps. I've had mine forever and work great ! It depends what type of work you are doing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006694FA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have one of those and it works ok, but its main issue is it wants to push the tubing up off the bottom of the vise when tightened. I'd much rather have the Fireball tools.

 

[Kaizen]

For anyone using fireball squares. What’s the breaking point between using the large and normal size? Big price difference. I was thinking the height would make a difference but not if the material was smooth right?


Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

 

[BarryWells]

Those are nice but I love the Bessey Welders clamps. I've had mine forever and work great ! It depends what type of work you are doing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006694FA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have 4 of the quick release by Stronghand. Very similar to the Bessey. Unbeatable on the bench

 

[kkroger]

For anyone using fireball squares. What’s the breaking point between using the large and normal size? Big price difference. I was thinking the height would make a difference but not if the material was smooth right?


Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

I have big and little ones, I like and use them all at the same time sometimes... I have some Stronghand clamps and others but Jason's Squares are AWESOME, I have the alu versions... for what I do they are great tools, I want a set of the Iron ones as well and some of his table plates.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I have big and little ones, I like and use them all at the same time sometimes... I have some Stronghand clamps and others but Jason's Squares are AWESOME, I have the alu versions... for what I do they are great tools, I want a set of the Iron ones as well and some of his table plates.

Having the aluminum, if you were to buy them again would you prefer the iron over the aluminum that you have?

 

[JohnnyJ]

Hello!

Im looking for the coupon code as well as if I should go cast or aluminum

Johnny

 

[BigMike782]

I went cast iron and the only disappointment was not buying 2.

 

[davewo]

Having the aluminum, if you were to buy them again would you prefer the iron over the aluminum that you have?

I bought the cast iron ones because I figured they would also be useful for machining fixturing.

 

[Slackerzinc]

This is my only regret too. Great tool, strong with no give

I went cast iron and the only disappointment was not buying 2.

 

[PhantomEB]

Learn something new every day!

Picking up a hoodie to start, now I googled it!

 

[fiftyv8]

https://fireballtool.com/


Great tools, but for me I have trouble justifying me needing such items.
I either have the lower level stuff but just can not justify use or cost for some of their really nice stuff.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Jason is a genius.

 

[bonneyman]

He did this broken vise rebuild, with mods and improvements. Unfortunately it was a one-off job. I contacted them and they answered promptly, nice enough, just nothing that I "need" right now.
But dang that vise is nice!

 

[zkling]

Kinda sad to me that he destroyed a perfectly good 60+ year old vise. The repair while functional is a bit of a cobble with the tubing on the backside, in my opinion. But whatever gets the views I suppose.

 

[J1994]

Here is a 10% off coupon code that works on the fireball tool website. It's BURN10OFF

 

[BassProCamaro97]

His tools are very nice in case anyone was thinking about ordering. I bought an aluminum square a while back on a discount and was glad I did.

~Jim~

 

[LeeG]

I have picked up quite a few tools from Fireball over the past few years. I am eyeing one of the 24x18 drill press table toppers next.

View media item 103890

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

*jealous*

 

[todo]

I have picked up quite a few tools from Fireball over the past few years. I am eyeing one of the 24x18 drill press table toppers next.

View media item 103890

How do you like the magnet set?

 

[LeeG]

How do you like the magnet set?

I use the magnetic setup blocks in almost every welding project. On my recent welding cart, I wanted to inset the sheet metal for the sides 1/2". This meant having welding the backer pieces in 3/8" in from the back (1/8" flat bar on 1" tubing). The setup blocks made it a breeze. I've made do in the past with a collection of various sized off cuts, but these work more consistently. Just last week I got the mini block set (1/16, 3/32, and 1/8" - non magnetic) and have already used them too.

 

[todo]

Yeah the blocks Kit looks very useful. I just ordered the FireBall 8" Mega Square, can't wait to use it.

 

[rmack898]

The mag blocks are one of tools that once you have it you wondered how you got along without it for so long.
Pricey, but worth it.

 

[txvwnut]

The mag blocks are one of tools that once you have it you wondered how you got along without it for so long.
Pricey, but worth it.

You aint kidding. When I bought a set I knew I’d use just didn‘t realize how much.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Picked up a few of these on Black Friday. I’ve been procrastinating for years.

 

[STIBuilder]

I picked up an magic square and, found they didn't include the magic with it. Damn thing isn't square or flat Going to have trued up in the mill at work. It wont stop me from buying a fixed square but I think they can do better.

 

[ItsNemo]

I picked up an magic square and, found they didn't include the magic with it. Damn thing isn't square or flat Going to have trued up in the mill at work. It wont stop me from buying a fixed square but I think they can do better.

Did you contact them about it? I would think they'd want to do better if it was poorly machined.

 

[STIBuilder]

Did you contact them about it? I would think they'd want to do better if it was poorly machined.

Interesting thing is after I contacted them they said its normal for the square to be out .020 and I could send it back as they do have a great warranty around that, and we agreed on a discount on a future purchase instead of returning and shipping etc. It was more of pain in my ****. Its clear the two side castings don't line up with each other in the terms of the bolt holes for the flip out pieces. It didn't turn me off from FB tools one bit, I just might not recommend the magic square.

 

[slowtwitch73]

You may have bought the cheaper semi magic square.

 

[ItsNemo]

Interesting thing is after I contacted them they said its normal for the square to be out .020 and I could send it back as they do have a great warranty around that, and we agreed on a discount on a future purchase instead of returning and shipping etc. It was more of pain in my ****. Its clear the two side castings don't line up with each other in the terms of the bolt holes for the flip out pieces. It didn't turn me off from FB tools one bit, I just might not recommend the magic square.

That is interesting...given they show them used as fixtures for milling in some of their vids, you'd think they would at least be within a couple thou and not 20 thou.