Here is a surprise package today. This one from our member @The Critic. 1/2 drive swivel impact sockets. Exactly one of the things I was needing too. And a perfect match for the 3/8 set I got as well. These will be put to good use. Very good quality too. And I thank The Critic very much for the sockets. It is appreciated greatly.
It looks just like my 30+ year old HF drill press except mine is painted all in green, otherwise it hasn't changed hardly at all, near as I can tell. I would have to get off my **** to check the motor and that ain't happening tonight.I took a road trip to Grizzly HQ and picked up a Grizzly G7944, it was the biggest drill press that would fit in my Jeep:
I don't think it would have been a good value if I had to pay shipping, as I think it's the same drill press that Harbor Freight sells except maybe with a bigger motor to accommodate the slower pulley speeds available. Build quality seems to be Harbor Freight level. I had to chase some threads, motor needed a height adjustment out of the box but was able to be adjusted in spec.
Runout on the spindle is .001", ends up being .004" on the drill bit with the supplied chuck and arbor. I think that's pretty typical for this level of machinery so I'm keeping it. It should be more than adequate for my needs.
Here is a surprise package today. This one from our member @The Critic. 1/2 drive swivel impact sockets. Exactly one of the things I was needing too. And a perfect match for the 3/8 set I got as well. These will be put to good use. Very good quality too. And I thank The Critic very much for the sockets. It is appreciated greatly.
I added another Snap-On ratchet. The one in the middle is new - FHR80 3/8" Dual 80 soft grip quick release ratchet. Love Snap-On ratchets,but they are expensive. I like the feel of the soft grip handle better and the ratchets is longer than the chrome grip version as you can see. I feels perfect in my hand and the right length. This will be my favorite go to ratchet.
For the price, they are a steal. Size-wise, they are comparable to the Matco pinless swivels. They are a bit stiffer than the Snap-On and Matco's, but their overall value is is unreal.
I took a road trip to Grizzly HQ and picked up a Grizzly G7944, it was the biggest drill press that would fit in my Jeep:
I don't think it would have been a good value if I had to pay shipping, as I think it's the same drill press that Harbor Freight sells except maybe with a bigger motor to accommodate the slower pulley speeds available. Build quality seems to be Harbor Freight level. I had to chase some threads, motor needed a height adjustment out of the box but was able to be adjusted in spec.
Runout on the spindle is .001", ends up being .004" on the drill bit with the supplied chuck and arbor. I think that's pretty typical for this level of machinery so I'm keeping it. It should be more than adequate for my needs.
Picked up this Ridgid 14" heavy duty pipe wrench on Amazon at a great price of $27. Made in USA and a lifetime warranty. I don't do much plumbing work, but it might come in handy. I did not have a pipe wrench in the tool collection.
IIRC it came from Astro14 over on Bitog.
A big surprise from the mail today. Not sure who sent me this but whoever did I thank them very much. I’m presuming it’s meant as a birthday gift. So far this is the best birthday week I’ve had in a long time lol. The big day is Sunday that’s when I turn 21. This is exactly what I wanted. The 3/8 fuel impact. I opened up the package and had the biggest smile on my face. I no longer have to use my air 3/8 that’s no good this is perfect here. So whoever sent this to me I thank you very much. I’ve wanted this for so long but just haven’t been able to get it so this really made my day and my week. This will pair perfectly with the sockets I got too.
Let him know you got.Awesome gift! Now you won't have to use those fragile 1/2 to 3/8 impact adapters.
Bought a cheap dc amp clamp meter on eBay for $15 to try to find a parasitic draw that kills the battery in my Mazda over a week or so (4th car isn't driven much). Wasn't expecting much but it does seem to zero and it does seem to get what appears to be at least semi-correct readings.
I grabbed one myself, thanks for posting this!
I've been waiting for the release of this Astro ratcheting wrench since I saw this thread last year.
Fedwrench's SEMA 2022 TOOL Observations
Here are some of my 2022 SEMA Show Tool Observations: ASTRO: Always developing new items had a prototype flex head ratcheting flex head handle for 3/8 drive Nano sockets. This will give you the offset many of you crave in an extra long flex head wrench but, in a stronger handle format. Using...www.garagejournal.com
It finally went on sale in Taiwan(Astro Taiwan branch) last Friday. I purchased one and it arrived today. It's 100-tooth and about 455mm(17-7/8") long. Chrome socket set includes 13~19, 21, 22, 24mm. Very happy with it.
How long is "extra long," I don't see that in the description?
EDIT: Nevermind, found it on the Snap-On site: 9 inches. And, their price is $147.50!!!
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Mike
That particular Ebay seller has it listed at 9.75 inches, but you know how guys exaggerate.How long is "extra long," I don't see that in the description?
EDIT: Nevermind, found it on the Snap-On site: 9 inches. And, their price is $147.50!!!
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Mike
That's what she said.
It's not too new. I think those came in the early 2000's. Really thick ratchet heads.
You're absolutely right. "New to me" is what I should've said.
This Hercules apparently does - there's a stop on the pivot, which is one of the things I really liked. I haven't seen it in action yet, but that's my understanding...
