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[Viggen337]

Holy ****, an Eris?! I had one of those ages ago. Does the trackball still work? Mine was a really decent phone and was still working 100% when I retired it, but they had so many problems, ha ha. I still have mine somewhere in my smartphone graveyard...

Keeping this on topic:



I finally got myself a decent compression tester set, along with a great deal on some 1/2" SAE deep impacts from a buddy (didn't really need them, but I liked the case). I also received a set of GearWrench sleeved metric impacts for lug nuts via Amazon. I saw those in this thread a few months back and had to have them. Thanks to whoever posted those! [emoji106]

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[afazz]

Snap-on fractional long heat bit sets, ball end and regular end.

 

[rednotch]

Holy ****, an Eris?! I had one of those ages ago. Does the trackball still work? Mine was a really decent phone and was still working 100% when I retired it, but they had so many problems, ha ha. I still have mine somewhere in my smartphone graveyard...

yes it still works fine, I pretty much only use it as a phone to call people though so I never bothered to upgrade.

 

[dede2897234]

Here are some new tool arrivals from the last couple weeks:

Lisle Dual Piston Brake Caliper Compressor (Model# 25750)

I used some of my Sears Shop Your Way reward points to purchase it from Advance Auto Parts' website to get points back. I actually picked it up from a local Carquest Auto Parts.




Standard Gage 6 Inch Dial Caliper

I used some of my Sears Shop Your Way reward points to purchase it for local pickup. According to Standard Gage's website, it is the middle tier brand in the Hexagon Metrology line up in terms of quality and cost. This dial caliper is made somewhere in Asia.








Megapro Compact Stainless, Magnetic Screwdriver

I used some of my Sears Shop Your Way reward points to purchase it for local pickup. The tip of the screwdriver is magnetic. It comes with 6 bits installed in the extendable cap: 2 Phillips, 2 square, and 2 slotted.






OTC Tubing Bender (Model# 4403)

I purchased this tubing bender at Summit Racing here: LINK. It bends 3/16" and 1/4" outer diameter copper and steel brake lines. It is made in Taiwan.








Gearwrench 3/8" Drive Spark Plug Ratchet Set (Model# 81229)

I used some of my Sears Shop Your Way reward points to purchase it for local pickup. It came with the 84 tooth ratchet, a 5/8" spark plug magnetic socket, and a 13/16" spark plug magnetic socket. The kit is made in Taiwan.








Dave

 

[Viggen337]

I also got a couple of Proto prybars (top two) to compliment the Proto pry....uh....screwdriver I got from HJE last year.

I didn't know Proto made pry bars like that. I may have to look into those. [emoji481]

I first discovered these at work, where the logistics team uses a few of them: one to clear jams on their cardboard baler, and another to shift pallets on their Crown stacker (no side-shift fork option):



Seems like a waste , they're nice.

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[AmishFury]

Another Frankenratchet, fresh from HF. lol

(My 25" SO ratchet shown for comparison)

now that i know it does in fact work i'm almost tempted...


this arrived today...

 

[dutchgray]

View media item 54935Got this little set of Williams Taiwan made from the Amazon deal thread. Very nice they are too and decently long.

 

[atikovi]

Standard Gage 6 Inch Dial Caliper

I used some of my Sears Shop Your Way reward points to purchase it for local pickup. According to Standard Gage's website, it is the middle tier brand in the Hexagon Metrology line up in terms of quality and cost. This dial caliper is made somewhere in Asia.

Just have to ask, why would anyone still use a dial caliper when a much easier to read and more accurate digital model don't cost much more? Kinda like using a slide rule instead of a calculator.

 

[txusa03]

Here's some of my new Craftsman Industrial socket sets. I purchased both SAE & metric 1/4" drive sets and a metric 3/8" drive set.

Mind sharing where you got the industrials?

 

[logikal]

Just have to ask, why would anyone still use a dial caliper when a much easier to read and more accurate digital model don't cost much more? Kinda like using a slide rule instead of a calculator.

I prefer using the dial heads. I like the feel of the mechanical action and my old worn in set of mitotuyo calipers just feel great. I have a few of the digital ones but they stay in my box for most of their life.

 

[atikovi]

I prefer using the dial heads. I like the feel of the mechanical action and my old worn in set of mitotuyo calipers just feel great. I have a few of the digital ones but they stay in my box for most of their life.

To each his own. I prefer accuracy over feel and my 10+ year old Mitutoyo digital is still spot on and the convenience and speed of viewing a numerical display that can switch from standard to metric is great.

 

[dede2897234]

Just have to ask, why would anyone still use a dial caliper when a much easier to read and more accurate digital model don't cost much more? Kinda like using a slide rule instead of a calculator.

atikovi,

I don't have the bucks or the need to own a Mitutoyo digital caliper. I own a digital caliper that I purchased from Advance Auto Parts several years ago. However, it takes me a few tries to get an accurate reading (first reading is off; second reading is right; third reading is to confirm the second one). This is the reason why I purchased the Standard Gage dial caliper.


Dave

 

[atikovi]

That's cool, but like they say, you buy a tool that's expensive you buy it once, you buy one cheap, you'll be buying it again, as you have found out.

 

[Dave455]

Just have to ask, why would anyone still use a dial caliper when a much easier to read and more accurate digital model don't cost much more? Kinda like using a slide rule instead of a calculator.

Personally, I have yet to find any electronic Caliper that lasts more than 18 months in an average British workshop! Maybe in a dedicated inspection shop they're fine, but with a few knocks, a bit of damp, metal filings and so on, they just don't last!

My 30 year old Moore and Wright dial caliper has no such problems!

 

[ChevyZ71]

Haven't seen my SO driver in a few weeks, but it was well worth the wait. He gave me an offer I couldn't refuse on a service cart, added bonus is that it's green!


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[cm_osu]

Saw this thing on sale for $35 and had $10 in surprise points. Now just need to find a good deal on a 24".

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[Bigblue&Goldie]

Just have to ask, why would anyone still use a dial caliper when a much easier to read and more accurate digital model don't cost much more? Kinda like using a slide rule instead of a calculator.

I prefer dial as well.

 

[frojoe]

from canadiantire - $15 + tax

I've had a handful of those.. great little lights for how compact they are, but the lenses shatter real easy.. they'll still work fine.

 

[upgrading]

My Amazon haul for the week.

 

[dodge610]

Ordered from summit last night delivered to my door step today. Pretty impressed for the price.

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[AA/FC]

now that i know it does in fact work i'm almost tempted...

Requires modification and still isn't perfect. See other thread for detsils.

 

[stonesfan68]

To each his own. I prefer accuracy over feel and my 10+ year old Mitutoyo digital is still spot on and the convenience and speed of viewing a numerical display that can switch from standard to metric is great.

You're making the assumption that digital is more accurate than analog. This is sometimes true and sometimes not.


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[bpankratz]

Does someone have the part number on the Facom "thing"?

 

[MattVette89]

After the positive reviews, I picked up the HF ultrasonic cleaner to do some small carbs and whatnot. Used it on two carbs this morning. Still didn't replace a manual cleaning of some of the passages, but I think it did a nice job. That could be related to the cleaner I used. I still need to experiment a bit.

 

[rice rocket]

I found that it really depends on the orientation of the part. I use my for bicycle parts, but I'll usually run it at least twice per part, flipping it for the second cycle.

 

[MattVette89]

I found that it really depends on the orientation of the part. I use my for bicycle parts, but I'll usually run it at least twice per part, flipping it for the second cycle.

I ran three eight minute cycles and flipped the carb around each time. I was still happy with the results. I will try simple green next time.

 

[logikal]

Picked these up nearby for 60$ total.

 

[atikovi]

Picked these up nearby for 60$ total.

First calipers, now mics? It even comes with a book on how to read it.

 

[logikal]

Yeah it has a brief history lesson too.

 

[VCaddy]

Acme Tools had a nice promotion going on Milwaukee today. 15% off everything, plus an extra free XC 5.0 battery (not pictured) with the impact kit.

 

[lightning02]

is acme tools an authorized milwaukee dealer?

 

[K-Dog]

Okay so, its not really not MY new tool. The shop bought it cause the old welder took a dump on us.
I might be breaking it in later this week if not some time next week.

 

[VCaddy]

is acme tools an authorized milwaukee dealer?

Yeah, they're in the dealer listing at Milwaukee's website. They had reps for the big sale today.

 

[lightning02]

Yeah, they're in the dealer listing at Milwaukee's website. They had reps for the big sale today.

thank you

 

[dodge610]

I ran three eight minute cycles and flipped the carb around each time. I was still happy with the results. I will try simple green next time.

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Ya the simple green will aaze you on what it gets done in the ultrasonic cleaner. That stuff

 

[AA/FC]

I ran three eight minute cycles and flipped the carb around each time. I was still happy with the results. I will try simple green next time.

I have the same machine from HF. I was absolutely blown away at how well it worked on several small engine carbs that I did. I ran each carb several full length cycles (maybe 6 or 8 cycles) and flipping the parts each time. I really think the key to excellent cleaning is a combination of.... heat/ultrasonic/cleaning solvent. They are all equally important. However, the hotter it gets, the better it seems to work. (obviously) If you don't want to run as many cycles, just wait for it to get hot before starting.

I used Krud Kutter from Home depot and it worked fine. (Saw a guy on youtube using it on carbs) I will try Simple Green next time.

Anyway, the carbs I did came out looking brand new and functioned great!

 

[flying eyeball]

Hozan jis

more toptul

 

[wiens80]

Got these bruisers off the local classifieds.

 

[firworks]

Got these bruisers off the local classifieds.

Wow how much. I've never seen anything Wright on my CL. Looks like great sets.

 

[wiens80]

Wow how much. I've never seen anything Wright on my CL. Looks like great sets.

Would you believe $40? Canadian no less