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[MechanicNamedJohn]

 

[ADSR]

I needed a small pair of pliers and this happened.

Oh, I like those!

 

[garthg]

Bought a 50 ton Ramco press today for $200. The dude cut the legs to fit it into a shed for some reason. So I cleaned them and welded them back before I even unloaded it from the truck.

Unless you're pressing some truly gigantic piece, the welds won't even be under any tension loads. It should be perfect. A little primer and paint?

 

[kazlx]

Yea, welding the feet back on was really just to make it the correct height again. I really doubt I would ever press something that large to have the pins in those holes. I plan on grinding them down and freshening the whole thing up.

 

[SlowPoke-Canada]

We've had some recalls with the brand I work on that we used crows feet on torque wrenches to check tightness on suspension linkages. No real way around using a crows foot for that if your going to do it the right way.

How do you get an accurate torque reading using a crowfoot? I suspect the offset would change the force required.

 

[PSDEng]

I needed a small pair of pliers and this happened.

I like those Mac pliers, imo they're more comfortable to use than SO ones. Nice buy!

How do you get an accurate torque reading using a crowfoot? I suspect the offset would change the force required.

You just simply add the length of the crows foot head to the length of the original torque wrench length, then divide the original fastener torque by that number. Last you multiply the number that you just calculated by the original torque wrench length to give you the torque setting that you should set the wrench to. With a crow's foot the difference won't be much as they're generally pretty short, but for longer torque adapters that's how I do it.

 

[SlowPoke-Canada]

I like those Mac pliers, imo they're more comfortable to use than SO ones. Nice buy!



You just simply add the length of the crows foot head to the length of the original torque wrench length, then divide the original fastener torque by that number. Last you multiply the number that you just calculated by the original torque wrench length to give you the torque setting that you should set the wrench to. With a crow's foot the difference won't be much as they're generally pretty short, but for longer torque adapters that's how I do it.

Thx for the reply and probably splitting hairs here but 180* vs 90* vs 45* off the c-foot will all have different force requirements for the same offset.
It's not likely to ever matter for me but it jump-started my brain.

Quick search produced this... http://www.cncexpo.com/TorqueAdapter.aspx

 

[jmac219]

Just arrived today. Fluke 87V multimeter & a Fluke 62 max plus IR thermometer.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

 

[durallymax]

How do you get an accurate torque reading using a crowfoot? I suspect the offset would change the force required.

Its not hard to calculate. Here is a diagram that shows the steps.

 

[nuklbstr83]

socket rails for 4.99 @ tractor supply. & file set, rubber mallet, 1/2" drive 24" breaker bar, tubing bender, 8oz ballpeen, hose clamp off pliers.

 

[wannab20hatch]

Craigslist score. Matco made in USA wrench racks. 6 bucks for the pair. Nice older woman cleaning out her ex husbands tools. Even invited me to come take a looks and see what else I may like. Felt bad getting them for 6 bucks. Tried to give her 10 but she said they were listed for 6 and that's what she would take.

 

[mstewart]

GearWrench 80550 57 piece 3/8" 6 point socket set. Was looking for a set to put in the baement and cover about any size I would need. I think this will work.

 

[csmitty]

Few things today. Thanks to the Hot Deals thread got some flexzilla whips. Will be welcome with 1/2" hose reel. Also some insulated Wiha pliers. These things are nice! However both say Swiss made. I thought one said it was listed as Germany.

Wasn't expecting that bling.

Can't complain both for $18

 

[cburnscrx]

Let me know what you think of the nippers, been thinking about picking them up.

 

[Holt]

Can't complain both for $18

Where did you find them for that price?

 

[biscuit141]

GearWrench 80550 57 piece 3/8" 6 point socket set. Was looking for a set to put in the baement and cover about any size I would need. I think this will work.

I use this as my main set at home and have been very happy with it. Picked it up last summer when Sears had them on closeout for about $50. Where did you get yours?

 

[Hootbro]

Its not hard to calculate. Here is a diagram that shows the steps.

Also, if your torque adapter is 2" or less in length, you can set it at 90 degree right angle of the torque wrench centerline and not worry about conversion factoring.

 

[amlv20]

yup as long as it doesnt change the length of the wrench its not to worry about.

 

[gagreen]

Had $150 matco gift cert for salutatorian at my a&p school and here is the haul. Love the student discounts.

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

What's with those red pliers? What are they for?

 

[gagreen]

What's with those red pliers? What are they for?

Cannon plugs, an connectors. Some connectors are just nightmarishly tight on aircraft, others you can undo them by hand.

 

[csmitty]

They look like the Proto connector pliers. Which would make sense.

 

[rem line]

Bought some new sockets and organizers to replace the ones the sticky fingers got. Only craftsman but I'm very happy.

 

[fourtythree]

Let me know what you think of the nippers, been thinking about picking them up.

They seem fine so far doing a little bit of work around the house. For the price, I think they're just fine.

 

[Dimitri]

Picked up my first SnapOn tools.

So far, (other than the basics like socket sets and screwdrivers) they have been the most useful/multipurpose tool I seem to keep reaching for. Used them too many times to count doing lab assignments at college.

Dimitri

 

[Ratchet.]

Seems there is now a snap on truck that goes in past my work now, (so i don't need to order stuff via my old one, no doubt i will though as hes a nice guy to deal with)

first time I've been on the truck here and spotted these which i had to buy


Dark Blue hard handle 1/4 flexy head ratchet (THLFD72)




I haven't seen one in this color before, not sure if it was a limited edition or something?



And a set of green Hard handle screwdrivers






I bought a set of the instinct soft handle ones a couple of years ago to replace my mostly absent mac tools set but haven't been that keen on them, and after I found out that they were bringing back the hard handle ones I've been on the lookout for a set.

they didn't seem to have made it over here a year ago before i moved job, and as i haven't had a local snap on truck until now I'm not sure if they are commonly available or not?
This is first time i have seen them on a van here anyway and wasn't sure how long they would hang around so i had to buy them

 

[jjjrmx5]

Dark Blue hard handle 1/4 flexy head ratchet (THLFD72)

I haven't seen one in this color before, not sure if it was a limited edition or something?

Blue is the 2013 "Father's Day" promo color for the "dealer/truck only" sold tools.

Around a dozen or so blue tools available (and a few sets) in the blue hard handles or blue rubber grips like adjustable wrenches or dead blow hammers.

Not all dealers bought in, so they can be a nice find and are quite unique if the color blue is your thing.

 

[Ratchet.]

Blue is the 2013 "Father's Day" promo color for the "dealer/truck only" sold tools.

Around a dozen or so blue tools available (and a few sets) in the blue hard handles or blue rubber grips like adjustable wrenches or dead blow hammers.

Not all dealers bought in, so they can be a nice find and are quite unique if the color blue is your thing.

Thanks for that info yeah, blue is my second color of choice after green,
was partially bought as i haven't really seen any hard handle ratchets (not really a fan of the soft grip ratchets), and partially as it was blue

Will have to keep an eye out to see if he has any others, He only had this one ratchet on the van though so probably not

 

[rmsg0040]

Not really new, but new to me, just snagged off kijiji

Record No. 5

Next to my record R40S

 

[ADSR]

Not really new, but new to me, just snagged off kijiji

Record No. 5

Next to my record R40S

Good looking!

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

I'm losing track of what I've posted and what I haven't

Some recent additions from the last week or two...




Some North Bro's, some Craftsman, including that cool looking push drill in the middle with a bit holder in the handle.



"Controlled Steel" wrench, Ford Wrench, German mini Perfect Handle, Walden Nut Driver, Bonney wrenches, SK, Plomb, Armstrong, Blackhawk, Herbrand sockets, Bonney offset flat head screwdriver, Utica cutters, and an Armstrong ignition pliers..... Yea, I've been a bit busy lol

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Picked up my first SnapOn tools.

So far, (other than the basics like socket sets and screwdrivers) they have been the most useful/multipurpose tool I seem to keep reaching for. Used them too many times to count doing lab assignments at college.

Dimitri

Planning on picking up a set of those this next paycheck. My $0.80 HF set works for at home, but really want the SO set for work.

 

[Nortonscustom]

Used my old ratchets to put together a field service kit. These are the new replacements for my daily work box.



1/4" 3/8" 1/2" drives



1/4" 3/8" locking flex heads.



1/2" locking flex head and a Wright Tool deep socket set.

 

[ADSR]

Used my old ratchets to put together a field service kit. These are the new replacements for my daily work box.



1/4" 3/8" 1/2" drives



1/4" 3/8" locking flex heads.



1/2" locking flex head and a Wright Tool deep socket set.

Flex heads look sick!! What's the tooth count on em?

 

[Chadwilliam1]

those come 60 but you can easily put 84 or 88 tooth kits in them. I have all three flex heads and all three of the aerospace ratchets they are very nice. I put 84 tooth kits in my flex heads.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

Picked these up as well, roughly 55% off through Local Ads on sears.com

 

[Nortonscustom]

Chadwilliam1,

Where did you find 84 tooth kits?

Thanks

 

[G_P]

New warranty replacement. Telescopic section of the old one seperated and the retaining clips fell out.

Sent from my C5120 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Chadwilliam1,

Where did you find 84 tooth kits?

Thanks

I went to Sears and bought them for a few cents each.