Jarhead0408
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Sorry Cam, you're not bringing a lot to work with!John, if you're trying to make me feel better - its not working
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Jarhead0408
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Awhile back I boneheadedly tried to install a power steering pump pulley without lube. My mistake. I called up Astro to buy a replacement part, but the CSR would not let me buy it. They sent it to me for free!
I figured the best way to say thanks was to buy more Astro tools. So I did! The Astro 78914 the Lower Control Arm tool.
Well built, though Amazon had to take the first one back due to.missing hardware.
Thanks to Chris and everyone over there at Astro. We appreciate what you do.
I figured the best way to say thanks was to buy more Astro tools. So I did! The Astro 78914 the Lower Control Arm tool.
Well built, though Amazon had to take the first one back due to.missing hardware.
Thanks to Chris and everyone over there at Astro. We appreciate what you do.
YesIHaveAHammer
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Lobster / Lobtex Hybrid Adjustable Wrench 150mm (6") UM24XD
Nicely made with little play in all directions. The jaw makes contact on three faces, away from the corners. I measured rotational play of 1.5mm at the end of the handle when holding an M14/22mm bolt, compared to 3.5mm on a Stanley of the same size. The handle is quite narrow which suits my pouch toolkit, but would be uncomfortable for big tight fasteners. The body (9mm) and jaw (6.5 taper to 4mm) are on the thin side too. That's all relative to other adjustables - probably quite similar to standard combination wrenches.
Nicely made with little play in all directions. The jaw makes contact on three faces, away from the corners. I measured rotational play of 1.5mm at the end of the handle when holding an M14/22mm bolt, compared to 3.5mm on a Stanley of the same size. The handle is quite narrow which suits my pouch toolkit, but would be uncomfortable for big tight fasteners. The body (9mm) and jaw (6.5 taper to 4mm) are on the thin side too. That's all relative to other adjustables - probably quite similar to standard combination wrenches.
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Bigblue&Goldie
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I had a valve stem go bad (rubber failed) on a beadlock wheel with a 37" tire on it. I didn't want to break down the wheel, so I grabbed one of these kits for a quick, albeit temporary, fix. China for the win! Surprisingly high quality kit at a ridiculous price.
In general, ramming a valve stem in the wrong way isn't ideal, but this will get you home in a pinch. They make push in plugs that expand like a boat hull plug, but I needed this fixed ASAP.
In general, ramming a valve stem in the wrong way isn't ideal, but this will get you home in a pinch. They make push in plugs that expand like a boat hull plug, but I needed this fixed ASAP.
PugetDude
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Now you're just bragging.
I gotta know: Did you wear the gloves?I had a valve stem go bad (rubber failed) on a beadlock wheel with a 37" tire on it. I didn't want to break down the wheel, so I grabbed one of these kits for a quick, albeit temporary, fix. China for the win! Surprisingly high quality kit at a ridiculous price.
In general, ramming a valve stem in the wrong way isn't ideal, but this will get you home in a pinch. They make push in plugs that expand like a boat hull plug, but I needed this fixed ASAP.
Bigblue&Goldie
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I didn't.....I'm saving those for when I need white glove service.
NightSky
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Possibly a more useful option. Charge your phone with the USB connection while drilling away...Does cheap garbage from WM count???
Took a chance on this for the RV. Might return it, not sure. Has VERY little power, I think my kids' toys had more torque...
Has only two redeeming features: USB-rechargeable and very, very small size.
Mike
Those plastic boxes are actually really nice, though! Kind of odd dimensions, but very sturdy, and the gasket is pretty good.
Nobody-named-Olli
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Box of tie plates and two branded, OEM manufactured, plunge blades for the oscillating multitool. The adhesive I need was backordered.
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
I see irony in that post.... didn't you knock out a tooth a couple of years ago ?I never bought into it. Next time I’ll try to be a bit more witty.
And your point is??
SouthernIllinois
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Welding gloves and cap from Amazon. My $1.99 gloves from Menards were not cutting it.
Welding tips / spool gun tips and mig gun holder directly from Hobart.
Angle decipherer from Menards.
Welding tips / spool gun tips and mig gun holder directly from Hobart.
Angle decipherer from Menards.
Markoos
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Won evil bay auction on new 14,4V brushless snap on drill, £130, it arrived today, not sure yet if I keep it or sell.
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First glance, I thought those were $1.99 Miller welding gloves....Welding gloves and cap from Amazon. My $1.99 gloves from Menards were not cutting it.
Welding tips / spool gun tips and mig gun holder directly from Hobart.
Angle decipherer from Menards.
My Govdeals auction win.
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Picked up a 20' 8/3 welder extension cord at Menards.
To be honest, I planned on just making one but then I realized a pre-made one was a lot cheaper.
The Pre-made cord is $71.19 after the 11% rebate
A 25' roll of 8/3 is $79.66 after the 11% rebate and then the ends are about $16 each.
Seems a lot of money for 5' more feet I really don't need.
To be honest, I planned on just making one but then I realized a pre-made one was a lot cheaper.
The Pre-made cord is $71.19 after the 11% rebate
A 25' roll of 8/3 is $79.66 after the 11% rebate and then the ends are about $16 each.
Seems a lot of money for 5' more feet I really don't need.
Craftsman locking extensions as seen in this thread a couple days ago. Not as nice feeling as the Stahlwille but now I can pamper those and beat up these 
I have been eyeballing Stahlwille push button locking universal joints for a few weeks, but I have yet to cough up the nearly $60 each for them.. so for less than half the price of one, I decided to get the entire set of Capri with a collar release.
Drill bit set was on sale $6.** at Lowes while picking up the craftsman extensions.
I have been eyeballing Stahlwille push button locking universal joints for a few weeks, but I have yet to cough up the nearly $60 each for them.. so for less than half the price of one, I decided to get the entire set of Capri with a collar release.
Drill bit set was on sale $6.** at Lowes while picking up the craftsman extensions.
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I miss having access to a blast cabinet, nice!My Govdeals auction win.
You're supposed to put your hands in the gloves from the outside! Get out of there! (PFFFFFFT) ARGH! MY FACE! Somebody turn off his compressor!
RMERR
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I've had this on the wish list for at least a year. A Kalamazoo 2FSM 2 X 48 sander. Decided I needed to buy it so I could stop thinking about it, if you know what I mean (and I think you do). I'm planning on running a dedicated maroon Scotch-brite belt.
I used my last cast-iron pedestal from a small hoard I had accumulated. Fabbed a cover for the unused switch opening and an interface plate for the top. A thin neoprene sheet for surface mating and vibration damping.
A couple adjustments to my sander area and it's ready to join the sanding family.
I used my last cast-iron pedestal from a small hoard I had accumulated. Fabbed a cover for the unused switch opening and an interface plate for the top. A thin neoprene sheet for surface mating and vibration damping.
A couple adjustments to my sander area and it's ready to join the sanding family.
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Ok, this almost a year ago but I found the benefit of having both a variable speed trigger and 3 speeds after using my PC one with just the variable speed. I can only lock the trigger at high speed on the PC one. The DeWalt one allows the trigger to be locked at one of the 3 speeds. So yes, as the advertising states, it is more versatile.
Edit: the above refers to a post 71770 about a DeWalt multi tool. The reply didn't bring the photo nor the original post from demarpaint.
I already had one, the cheap red one probably all made in the same factory but with a different sticker on it...
I just wanted something better.
WWheeler
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Another GJ inspired tool purchase. This one came about from a mention in the 'Diagonal Cutters for Cotter Pins' thread.
Craftsman compound action diagonal cutter (CMHT81718)
Craftsman compound action diagonal cutter (CMHT81718)
Nice! I had one on my wish list for several years and I finally bought it a few years ago from Zoro with a coupon. Love it. Dirt simple design, but it works. Fast belt changes.
Love that pedestal! Do you know about when it was cast?
RMERR
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You nailed it, simple design perfect for my needs. I really like that with the belt guard removed (which is how I'll be running it) I can do some slack sanding on the back side without removing the platen. The single post design stays out of the way for irregularly shaped pieces.
Not sure on the pedestal origins, no visible dates that I saw. If I had to guess I might say 50's or 60's. It matches closely with a few older Delta-Rockwell pedestals I have. I suspect other companies used the same basic casting, I have a Baldor cast pedestal that's also nearly identical except for a raised "BALDOR" on the front face. You got me curious so I looked in "20's to 60's Delta-Rockwell" thread. There's a great thread by Hoorn with catalog pics.
1920-60s DELTA / ROCKWELL picture thread - Post your Delta!
Hi Hoorn No, mine slides linearly on a dovetail. Doesn't pivot. What's the gear engagement in your pic for?
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You nailed it, simple design perfect for my needs. I really like that with the belt guard removed (which is how I'll be running it) I can do some slack sanding on the back side without removing the platen. The single post design stays out of the way for irregularly shaped pieces.
Not sure on the pedestal origins, no visible dates that I saw. If I had to guess I might say 50's or 60's. It matches closely with a few older Delta-Rockwell pedestals I have. I suspect other companies used the same basic casting, I have a Baldor cast pedestal that's also nearly identical except for a raised "BALDOR" on the front face. You got me curious so I looked in "20's to 60's Delta-Rockwell" thread. There's a great thread by Hoorn with catalog pics.
1920-60s DELTA / ROCKWELL picture thread - Post your Delta!
Hi Hoorn No, mine slides linearly on a dovetail. Doesn't pivot. What's the gear engagement in your pic for?
Ok, yeah, I figured 1930s-40s for the stand as far as the original design; it definitely has that art deco flair to it; which, having a picture of the top of the Chrysler building on my living room wall, I love. That stand is way sexier than my 1990s HF China bench grinder stand- which is still totally functional for the $39.99 that I probably paid for it, but it's definitely not **** at all
The Kalamazoo is awesome. Yeah, it's expensive for what it is, basically a motor, post, and idler pulley, but it just works. And with a 1/2 HP motor, it can take some abuse without bogging down. I remember that I spent a little time tweaking a few things when I got it, just to get the platen square, etc, but since then I've done nothing but use it. Belt changes take maybe a minute. Belt tracks perfectly, or adjust it in a few seconds, and then that's it- no more fussing around.
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Went HJE for their 3rd Thurday late night. Glad I wasn't rushed to get what I was looking like showing up at the end of their day like normal.
Got go to basement and get the "good" files. 2 Nicklson USA made 10" ******* files and a Nicklson smooth rasp. The machining is excellent but they'll need a bit of love from sitting in Government warehouse for 70+ years.
Also picked up a few handles and couple brass brushes.
As always I recommend a trip to Harry J Epstein if you're in the KC area.
Got go to basement and get the "good" files. 2 Nicklson USA made 10" ******* files and a Nicklson smooth rasp. The machining is excellent but they'll need a bit of love from sitting in Government warehouse for 70+ years.
Also picked up a few handles and couple brass brushes.
As always I recommend a trip to Harry J Epstein if you're in the KC area.
Radio Flyer
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Always had an 18mm and 15mm in 3/8” but I could have used a 13mm and 10mm the other day.
Instead if filling in as needed, I bought a set.
Instead if filling in as needed, I bought a set.
Flashbacks of what ?
High school / college summer / school break job, decades ago.
Spent many, many hours using an industrial sandblaster. It was always a nasty job, made worse when they moved that thing out to a garage with no heat or AC.
In the winter, they ran an old kerosene torpedo heater through an open doorway. I think the fumes from that were worse than slowly freezing to death.
In the summer, they put a small fan in the same doorway. Needless to say, that did absolutely no good to cool anything, especially on days it was near 100 °F outside.
To say nothing of the constant leakage, and breathing in the fine dust from that. They gave me a paper mask, which was a joke.
I also got a hernia at age 18 from that job. The surgery and recovery ruined my summer between high school and college.
So, yeah, flashbacks...
The only reason I stayed with that job (especially after the hernia) was that it paid well, and my grandfather got me the job (it was owned by one of his friends / vendors in the plating industry).
Of course, now I'd love to have a blaster of my own for DIY jobs (mostly yard equipment, RV and vehicle repairs, etc.)...
Mike
JerseyBoatBuilder
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Bought this last night on clearance from Advance Auto for $20.60 and picked it up during my lunch today.
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atikovi
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Pay more than that for a set of replacement wheels every ten years or so.Bought this last night on clearance from Advance Auto for $20.60 and picked it up during my lunch today.
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atikovi
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Astro half size lug nut sockets. The only brand I found selling individual sizes instead two size flip sockets that you need an extension to use.
LWB
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Thick and well made but don't see a makers mark. Picked them up at a lumber store.
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United States Navy...lol
Inside a ballast tank in dry dock....imagine what that sounds like inside the submarine
Ha! Agree. I had to replace the wheels on mine too. They do not last real long. It is a good creeper though. And at least the wheels ARE replaceable which is more than I can say for most disposable junk these days.