M.Jay
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Depends on what type of plastic is used. Stuff that is going to get in contact with food usually is made from PP or PET, which is considered relative safe. General rule of thumb is, to get rid of it if it smells strange.
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Beerhippie
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Words to live by!
The issue with that test is once you have it done your insurance might not pay for a colonoscopy for 3+ years if it comes back OK. IMO, get the real thing. I didn't think the drink was that bad after all the horror stories I'd heard about it. Not good, but it was supposedly even more horrific 20 years ago.
Skyman
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That stuff is vile, but drinking it once every five or ten years beats the hell out of dying an unnecessarily miserable death.
captain14
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Milwaukee 12” locking extension. Used my BF 1/2 coupon at Ace Hardware on Friday.
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Always wanted a tap and die set. Just in case. But being a home gamer I didn’t want to spend a lot on a set, which is counterintuitive given their importance if you ever need to use it. So I’ve held off.
Found this on marketplace for $40. Guy said he used on tap once. And it’s just been sitting for a couple of years.
I’ve read on GJ about wanting HSS for tap and dies, I have no idea if this is. The tap wrench and one of the taps is actually labeled Snap On.
The two 2-1 tap wrenches are a bit rusty (looking online at used sales pics - this seems to be the norm). And it’s missing one die (need to figure out which one).
All in all I’m pretty happy.
Can someone recommend what type of oil to put on the taps and dies to ensure they don’t rust, thank you.
Found this on marketplace for $40. Guy said he used on tap once. And it’s just been sitting for a couple of years.
I’ve read on GJ about wanting HSS for tap and dies, I have no idea if this is. The tap wrench and one of the taps is actually labeled Snap On.
The two 2-1 tap wrenches are a bit rusty (looking online at used sales pics - this seems to be the norm). And it’s missing one die (need to figure out which one).
All in all I’m pretty happy.
Can someone recommend what type of oil to put on the taps and dies to ensure they don’t rust, thank you.
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Also picked up the Black Friday deal at Home Depot on two 4ah 20v batteries. $99
I've suspected the trend started with guys three years younger than me, asked my backwards-hat friend, who's now 56ish, and yep, he was three years younger than me.
I’ve never used a snow blower before, and didn’t really know what features to look for. I just got the largest one in stock at farm and fleet this morning (28”). After I got home and googled around a little, I decided I probably would have went for one of the orange ones in a 30” for the same price if I didn’t act spontaneously, but it seemed like I still had a decent machine.
I gave it a run as soon as I had it assembled (didn’t really take much, it was 95% done off the pallet). It had zero issues pushing through everything without even bogging down and I still had a few clicks higher RPM left if I needed it. Took a little bit to become efficient with it and dialed in. Halfway through when I realized it had heated grips, that improved my mood about finishing the job.
This is mostly for my GFs peace of mind. My truck and her Pilot will get through any depth of snow my drive will see. But she did get stuck 2 winters ago since she doesn’t know how to use her center diff lock (which drove it right out with ease when I did it), and I’m pretty sure she has PTSD over it. Actually, it’s also so my UPS and Amazon drivers don’t hate me.
I gave it a run as soon as I had it assembled (didn’t really take much, it was 95% done off the pallet). It had zero issues pushing through everything without even bogging down and I still had a few clicks higher RPM left if I needed it. Took a little bit to become efficient with it and dialed in. Halfway through when I realized it had heated grips, that improved my mood about finishing the job.
This is mostly for my GFs peace of mind. My truck and her Pilot will get through any depth of snow my drive will see. But she did get stuck 2 winters ago since she doesn’t know how to use her center diff lock (which drove it right out with ease when I did it), and I’m pretty sure she has PTSD over it. Actually, it’s also so my UPS and Amazon drivers don’t hate me.
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Ordered two of these work platforms from Home Depot on sale for $49.88 with free shipping. Regular price $89.97. I needed something better to stand on when installing engine driven hydraulic pumps on trucks. Figured for the price I’d get a spare to keep around the house. Derek wanted to be in the picture also.
ronkz650
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I have that snowblower. It works great in dry fluffy snow, even 18" deep, but if the snow is wet and heavy it will constantly clog even with 2" of it. I have an old Craftsman blower the same general size from 1989, and that thing will clear anything and never clog. The Cub Cadet is a nice blower, but be ready for some disappointment when the snow gets wet and heavy.
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Ordered two of these work platforms from Home Depot on sale for $49.88 with free shipping. Regular price $89.97. I needed something better to stand on when installing engine driven hydraulic pumps on trucks. Figured for the price I’d get a spare to keep around the house. Derek wanted to be in the picture also.
Is Derek a bouvier?
Ohio Andy
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Tap magicAlways wanted a tap and die set. Just in case. But being a home gamer I didn’t want to spend a lot on a set, which is counterintuitive given their importance if you ever need to use it. So I’ve held off.
Found this on marketplace for $40. Guy said he used on tap once. And it’s just been sitting for a couple of years.
I’ve read on GJ about wanting HSS for tap and dies, I have no idea if this is. The tap wrench and one of the taps is actually labeled Snap On.
The two 2-1 tap wrenches are a bit rusty (looking online at used sales pics - this seems to be the norm). And it’s missing one die (need to figure out which one).
All in all I’m pretty happy.
Can someone recommend what type of oil to put on the taps and dies to ensure they don’t rust, thank you.
ronkz650
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Probably against the safety standards that most will adhere to, but in my own testing of breaking strength ect, I found a standard 1/4-20 cheap bolt works fine. McMaster-Carr low strength bolt pack of 100 for about $14. Lifetime supply of shear pins.
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And I got GJ'ed, leading to the arrival of these two:
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Gee... That looks familiar. Do I get credit for that one?
BTW... I added a Klein tone generator, probe, and ethernet tester to my arsenal. In case you're looking to spend more $$.
As suggested above, get the colonoscopy. Your life is worth it. I'm kind of surprised that @PelicanPines is doing the poop-in-the-box but I assume he has his reasons.
I had to google to confirm it was what you’re talking about, but it did come with 2 extras!
I was letting the thing eat some semi frozen chunks of slush that I questioned if it was ok to let it process. I’m guessing that is what will take a toll on these pins?
I guess that’s why it came with a clog removal stick that snaps onto the shroud! There was a (not so) hidden message in that.
They all come with those. Every year, people lose fingers and mangle thier hands trying to clear clogs using just their hands.
The main thing that snaps shear pins is hitting solid objects, rocks, curbs, edging, etc. Occasionally a very solid piece of ice or really frozen newspaper will do it.
Shear pins are a good thing, they save the more expensive parts (augers, gear boxes) from damage.
Occasionally, they fail to break (especially if a hardened bokt is used in their place), and major damage can happen.
By all means, clear your working area of hazards BEFORE it snows. But yes, stock up on spare shear pins. It's bad enough to have to replace one during a snow storm, it's much worse to have to dig out the driveway with a shovel to go buy one (IF they're still in stock locally when you need them).
Hope this helps.
Mike
The main thing that snaps shear pins is hitting solid objects, rocks, curbs, edging, etc. Occasionally a very solid piece of ice or really frozen newspaper will do it.
Shear pins are a good thing, they save the more expensive parts (augers, gear boxes) from damage.
Occasionally, they fail to break (especially if a hardened bokt is used in their place), and major damage can happen.
By all means, clear your working area of hazards BEFORE it snows. But yes, stock up on spare shear pins. It's bad enough to have to replace one during a snow storm, it's much worse to have to dig out the driveway with a shovel to go buy one (IF they're still in stock locally when you need them).
Hope this helps.
Mike
rockinacummins
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No, he’s a Giant Schnauzer
Kasal
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1/4 Gearwrench locking extensions
Prospecter
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Exactly what I do for my 3ph blower. Got my 1/4-20 bolts at tractor supply.
You can always weaken them if you're worried, I do hope i get to try out my curb find this year, not too much but I had Zero worth it last year.
Beerhippie
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Sometimes the ice chunks will do it. Larger gravel, sticks, the neighbor's dog... there are many things that will cause one of the weakened pins to shear.
Now, while you can do it in comfort, take a pin out and replace it. Driving a sheared-off pin out can be a challenge--just finding the broken piece in the axle while standing ***-deep in snow is a challenge. You can use the new in to drive out the old, but I prefer a small punch. Figure out the orientation of the augers when the pins are intact, a s this gives you a starting point for finding a broken one.
I made a small tool kit and mounted it to the bars. A wrench for adjusting height, two for the pins, a small punch and a small hammer--and a half-dozen pins.
captain14
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Kasal,Gearwrench, 3/8 locking extension set
Do you have a link to share? I didn’t see them on Amazon when I searched for them. Just a single.
Thanks in advance.
GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. 3/8" Drive Locking Extension Set Includes 3", 6" & 10" - 81202 - Amazon.com
GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. 3/8" Drive Locking Extension Set Includes 3", 6" & 10" - 81202 - Amazon.com
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Im not the person you asked but I was sitting at my PC when I saw the post. The pics seem to show an older version but in the review pics its the version he photographed.
I knew I was forgetting something I needed. Thanks for spending my $49.88.Ordered two of these work platforms from Home Depot on sale for $49.88 with free shipping. Regular price $89.97. I needed something better to stand on when installing engine driven hydraulic pumps on trucks. Figured for the price I’d get a spare to keep around the house. Derek wanted to be in the picture also.
Cute pup too!SouthernIllinois
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Tekton 3/8 drive Torx socket set.
Believe I am all set on Torxs …. For now
EDIT: This set showed up with the T60 broken off the rail - the clip had been busted in shipping. I emailed Tekton about it and within 20 minutes I had a reply apologizing and letting me know a handful of new clips was headed my way. This was my first interaction with Tekton customer service and if this is the way they operate, they have a customer for life.
EDIT to the previous edit: It's been less than an hour since I emailed them and the replacement clips have already shipped.
Believe I am all set on Torxs …. For now
EDIT: This set showed up with the T60 broken off the rail - the clip had been busted in shipping. I emailed Tekton about it and within 20 minutes I had a reply apologizing and letting me know a handful of new clips was headed my way. This was my first interaction with Tekton customer service and if this is the way they operate, they have a customer for life.
EDIT to the previous edit: It's been less than an hour since I emailed them and the replacement clips have already shipped.
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iagsxr
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Used my Tekton allen socket set that I posted a while back for the first time today.
Like I said, it won't get a ton of use, but it sure was nice to get the check plug out of my snowplow.
Like I said, it won't get a ton of use, but it sure was nice to get the check plug out of my snowplow.
Agree, get legit shear pins. I don't know what they look like now, but they used to be very low strength steel bolts that had grooves cut into them at the shear plane so that they'd fail earlier than just a regular crappy bolt. So, if that's still the case, I wouldn't just buy grade 2 bolts; but that's just me. You shouldn't be going thru a lot of shear pins if you have a concrete/paved driveway but definitely have some on hand. Because when you don't, you put in a grade 5 bolt to finish the job- and then hit another rock, and there goes the gearbox.
Good idea to have the clog removal stick- they didn't come with those 40 years ago.
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Tekton 3/8 drive Torx socket set.
Believe I am all set on Torxs …. For now
EDIT: This set showed up with the T60 broken off the rail - the clip had been busted in shipping. I emailed Tekton about it and within 20 minutes I had a reply apologizing and letting me know a handful of new clips was headed my way. This was my first interaction with Tekton customer service and if this is the way they operate, they have a customer for life.
EDIT to the previous edit: It's been less than an hour since I emailed them and the replacement clips have already shipped.
This is exactly how their warranty process has gone for me every single time. Best/easiest customer service to deal with.
He's an amazing looking dog, beautiful
This is honestly how the warranty process is with most mid-tier companies.
BF into "cyber" Monday Christmas shopping. My son is a new homeowner and needs some basic tools so I went to Ace Hardware today.
My first purchase of Taiwan Craftsman tools
The 64 piece set was $70-regular price $110 Taiwan
The 11 piece wrench sets were $58 (I know they are cheaper at Lowe's but I like the local hardware store) Taiwan
The hammer was $6-regular price $16 Made in Vietnam
The V Series 10" pliers were pretty pricey on Ace online at $59 but I used a $15 off coupon so a better deal at $44 Made in France
My first purchase of Taiwan Craftsman tools
The 64 piece set was $70-regular price $110 Taiwan
The 11 piece wrench sets were $58 (I know they are cheaper at Lowe's but I like the local hardware store) Taiwan
The hammer was $6-regular price $16 Made in Vietnam
The V Series 10" pliers were pretty pricey on Ace online at $59 but I used a $15 off coupon so a better deal at $44 Made in France
51dueller
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Picked up a set of Gearwrench 3/8 metric mid length sockets to replace the half set I had. Amazon had them on sale for the lowest price in 7 years.
