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Looks like a nice setup Jen. It sucks that the Craftsman sockets aren't the best, but I don't think anyone was close to the price you paid for that set. You can always upgrade your sockets later as needed. You can't beat HarborFreights tool chest prices I don't think anyone comes close when it comes to the most value for your dollar.
True the craftsman sockets where cheap, I think the final cost for all the sockets and drive tools was $425. And I know the guys at the local sears, and warranting is super easy. I tested that out friday when I warrantied a breaker bar and two ratchets.....Turns out ratchets and breaker bars don't like 8ft cheater bars.
WOW! New box, new tools, new set up. Looks great Jens! Very tastefully laid out.
Conductor approved
Conductor you should have conductor approved stickers, and you can send out for Conductor approved boxes and bags.
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions of what to add to my new tool box. Here are the picture of what I have so far.
Ended up choosing the Harbor freight 56" toolbox
Randomness drawer. Also now has a iOBD Scanner, and a fluke laser distance measure.
Here is the socket drawer money shot. I got the Craftsman 299-piece socket set, and the 21 drive tool set. I am not impressed with the fit and finish. I also got a custom foam fit drawer liner. Which I absolutely love!
Pneumatic Drawer. I have since upgraded to the Husky 800 Ft/pound impact wrench. And added harbor fright die grinder and cut off tools.
Gearwrench Combo wrenches, Proto adjustable wrenches that I found in a box, Tekton stubby and Crowfeet. Also Gearwrench quad box wrenches (not Pictured)
Random hammers and pliers
Ratchets and Torque Wrench.
Screw drivers and bits
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Yes, you have to wait for the pressure treating chemicals to dry all the way through the wood before painting. I would wait 6 months to be sure but you would probably be fine after 3 months. When you do paint them either get a paint formulated for pressure treated wood or use a latex based paint. Also do a couple light coats of paint vs one thick coat. Light coat will make it last longer and look better.
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Jens, that is an awesome set up. Have you gotten used to the adjustment controls yet?
Yeah, I am way more use to it. I also figured out that I tightened the motor in to much and it was causing it to bind up and not slide smoothly. I loosened those set screws up and slides way better now.
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Toolguyd reported that porter cable recalled that router due to shock hazard. http://toolguyd.com/porter-cable-router-recall-2014/?utm_source=tg_side&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=toolguyd_recent_posts
It's only 120v
If I get smoked that is just one less coffee I have to drink that day. Only affects routers sold with base without insulated handles and it is the base that has a problem. Mine is just the motor and it would have to work really hard to shock me.-
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I mentioned patenting an adapter to run cordless tools off 110 about a year ago and everyone thought it was dumb
I would love that for a couple of my tools. Or for when I run down all my batteries.
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Yeah, seams like everyone puts it off, I know we did for years. Up until now we had been using a little freud portable router table (http://tinyurl.com/pp7r4sm). After this floor standing one for just a couple little runs, I'm never going back. I hated using the router table, it felt like it would break or move and my hand would slip into the bit. But this floor standing one is a beast I know it won't budge. Also the dust collection is way better.
It would be interesting to see what tools people have been putting off for the longest. And which ones are actually worth the wait when people get them.
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Just got the Woodpecker's PRP1 router table package into the woodshop today. Added a Porter-Cable 7518 3 1/4 HP router motor. Took a while to put together but runs like a dream. The adjustment mechanism is a bit weird and have not totally got use to it. Woodpecker has awesome obsession with anodized aluminum.
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I understand that they needed to come out with a bit handle but this really does not even compete with other companies current offerings.
Here are just a few better bit holding handles:
Wera Kraftform Bitholding Ratcheting Screwdriver http://tinyurl.com/pkfq6sz
Wera Kraftform Kompakt http://tinyurl.com/os7epog
Felo Smart Handle http://tinyurl.com/o36249q
Milwaukee ratcheting http://tinyurl.com/k5s32vh
The only reason I could only see getting the klien over these is having a hard on for the klien handle.
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I am interested to see when Milwaukee expands too far. It seams like there is a new product every week. Some of the product don't seam like that big of a scissors, pens, tapes. But getting in to the multimeter battle with klien and fluke might not be a battle they can win.
I'll be interested in seeing how it measures up against Klien's Multimeters, but I don't think it will touch my fluke.
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I have had the DeWalt, Ridgid, and the Bosch and the are all good RO sanders, the weak spot is the dust collection. I have sold them all and have gone with Festool. When working in someones home the last thing you want to hear is someone bitching about the dust going through their house. Festool's dust collection is the best out there, It leaves very little or no dust behind. With that said it comes with a price.
I second this and for sanding the price is worth it. You could drop the barrier to entry and just use a shop vac and not buy an extractor, but I freakin love my ct26. Best Vacuum I have ever purchased, there is something really nice about quiet dustless sanding.
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Hey guys I guess I should show off some of my work so people know what I have done. My most recent major project has been a cnc ready walnut chair.
This chair is one of the first finished furniture pieces me and my business partner/father have produced using our new mongo CNC router. We both lean to the danish modern/Maloof style of furniture. After making a could prototype chairs the Maloof way we could not see us being about to get the production time down to a point where we could make a profit selling dining room or rocking chairs. In college I had learned a little about using CNCs, so we started looking into different ones as a way to speed up the carving of seats and legs. We settled on a Legacy Artisan II. We received the CNC beginning of August. We got to work learning the machine and prototyping Rocking Chairs and dinning chairs. So that is the back story about this chair, its the first finish CNC Chair.
The wood is Black Walnut we logged just north of the Twin Cities and then hauled back to our Idaho shop. We cut the chair in 4 sections: 2 sides, seat, and the back. Each of the sections get Cut on the Bottom/back then gets flipped and cut on the front/top.
To give a little insight into cut times.
Back: 20 min per side ==== 40min Total
Seat: 15 min on bottom and 45 on top ==== 1 hour Total
Side: 30-40 per side ==== 2:45 hours Total
Joinery: The sides and seat are put together before cutting using dominos, then the final assembly is put together using screws and plugs in the Maloof Style.
After the whole things is assembled there is about 1-2 hours of final shaping/sanding before finishing.
Finish: The finish we use is a traditional Maloof Oil/Poly and Wax/Poly.
I also add a couple smaller projects that I have done.
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Hey thought I would let everyone know that amazon is having a sale on tekton tools. It is a Buy $45 dollars worth get $10 off. And it just so happens that their big impact socket sets are right around $45. I ended up getting all four of these sets.
TEKTON 4885 1/2" Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, 11-32mm, 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/mqzxy69
TEKTON 4880 1/2" Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, 3/8"-1-1/4", 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/mls8s7w
TEKTON 4817 1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set, 11-32mm, 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/md2jbpm
TEKTON 4816 1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set, 3/8"-1-1/4", 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/m4l27m4
Make sure to do separate checkouts for each one, so you get $10 off each. (I threw in an allen key set and hammer to get to $45 with the shallow sockets.
You really can't beat 14 deep impact sockets for $35!
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Well Placed a big order last night.
Ended up getting the 15pc Gearwrench Combination Wrenches. Sorry Conductor, I did try to order the Proto but both Zoro and ToolUp said the set was discontinued by their supplier. I thought the gear wrench was a nice compromise and I little less expensive.
Got the Tekton stubby wrenches, Tekton Crowfoot sets, Gearwrench 120p Regular and Flex head ratchets, Gearwrench 2x needle nose pliers, Craftsman Ultimate Socket set, and Craftsman 21pc extensions and adaptors
And I will be going down Friday to get the Harbor freight 56" tool cabinet.
This should get me buy till my amazon finger wants something else.
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We'll I just ordered the 6", 7 1/4", 10" and 12" guess we'll see how they work!
Report back after you have used them for a bit. Would love to hear what you think.
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Does anyone have any experience with Metrinch tools? Can they actually replace both SAE and Metric combo wrenches? I am wondering if they can be used in tight of spaces where you have to do the wrench flip every 1/8 turn.
They look very interesting, German made with lifetime warranty.
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Was looking at new cresent wrenches then these were brought to my attention. They look great, I'm just curious if you have to really squeeze tight to turn very tight stuff? Like seized on bolts, or unions on hearing systems? Because that could be majorly fatiguing having to squeeze the handles very tight while also turning the wrench. So what do you all think and your experience of these? I'm looking at the 150, 180, 250, 300
I absolute love my Knipex pliers wrench. If you push the wrench the right way you really don't have to grip the handles at all. Think of using a tongue and groove pliers you don't squeeze the pliers you use the built in mechanics to provide the gripping power.
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I would try to stay away from Craftsman products I'm not too sure about the future of Sears long term, so you might have warranty issues down the road. Plus they keep closing stores to getting a replacement might not be convenient anymore in the future too. I doubt the Craftsman brand will die it still has some value to it I bet a big box store would end up buying it if they get a good deal on it. I honestly thing Sears should just open Craftsmen stores. They had the concept years ago it was called Sears Home and Hardware it was a place that you could just but tools and some of the Kenmore appliances they didn't carry major kitchen appliances though just some small appliances and water heaters and such. It was a cool concept till sears killed it. I wanted to work there back in the day for the store discount as a teen! Wasn't old enough or had a better job by then.
If you say stay away from craftsman who would you go with?
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And if a contractor what type. Framers use way different tools than finish contractors.
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Hmmm....
Questions:
1: How important to you is full polish on wrenches? There are some satin Blackhawk tools that are the best value on the market. My Blackhawk article from last week has some links you might find are just the ticket http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/05/blackhawk-tools-a-well-kept-secret/. Read the article and educate yourself on Blackhawk before you purchase your hand tools. They are a truly great value.
2: what type of ratchets do you prefer? Style, tooth count, etc.?
I think you're right on with the Tekton impact stuff. I've used the shit out of mine and they are great for the money and have a lifetime warranty where many don't and excellent customer service.
You build one hell of a set of Blackhawk and Tekton for $2,000. I'm on the road at the moment, but I'll be happy to provide some links when I get stationed.
1. Conductor you have convinced me Blackhawk Combo wrenches it is. (List has been updated)
2. As for ratchet I like teardrop style and I do like the look of the gearwrench 120xp. I like higher tooth count 72+ but am not dead set on a tooth count. I would say higher the better unless you loose strength. I don't really torque the crap out of bolt with my ratchets I have breaker bars and impact for that. My everyday ratchet right now is the Wera Zyklop 3/8", eventually I will round out the set with 1/4 and 1/2. The Wera is in my service bag and does not get dirty. My goal for this set is it stays in the shop and can get oily and grimy instead of the wera.
Send all the links you think I should look at I will read them all.
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I work at a body shop and spent a hell of lot of money to what is now known as crap-on , the sets I bought a couple years back still work great but it just seems that there goin down hill quickly, gearwrench are great I haven't had no problems and I also picked up a dewalt 204 piece set at sears for like 200$ I believe and they been great we also work on semi trucks and these dewalts haven't let up no slips or breakage yet I've had them for about almost a year. I bought these just so that I can beat on them and plus there lifetime warranty also.
I haven't had any problems with gearwrench either but I have had friends that had problems warranting tools. I have gear wrench ratcheting wrenches and love them. I am bouncing between gearwrench and craftsmen for the sockets.
I like craftsmen because they have the ultimate set that I can get and be done. There is a sears less than 5min away if a socket breaks. And there is pre made foam liners for craftsman socket sets (http://foamfittools.com/details00515.php)
I did really consider dewalt for this tools box/set because they don't have as complete of a lineup of sockets, and my OCD will require all the sockets to be the same brand.
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I know if Conductor sees this he might be able to recommend some Proto and Black hawk mechanics kits, And from the reviews that I have seen him do they are great quality for the price. I don't know if they will fit your budget though.
Yes I would fully expect a pro to recommendation from Conductor. I don't know right now if the price is justified for the amount they would get used. I am a maintenance manager at a large assisted living facility, and I would be using the tools to maintain the equipment and fix my own truck when it breaks.
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I would get a set of half inch drive crowfoot wrenches as well if you will be working with hydraulics much. Some of the lines get pretty big and they are the only option to get to them.
I will defiantly look look into 1/2 drive crowfoot wrenches
Look at Gearwrench master sets, they probably have a set that will have most of the tools you might want. Buy them all at once in one set, done and done.
My problem with pre-made sets is they have a bunch of stuff I don't need. Like the Gear wrench auto master set has a bunch of screw drivers, hex keys, and pliers. I already have felo screw drivers, knipex pliers, and a ridiculous amount of hex keys. So I don't want to spend extra money on those tools that I will just get rid of.
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They will be for everything, clean and dirty
Then I would get them.
If I get smoked that is just one less coffee I have to drink that day. Only affects routers sold with base without insulated handles and it is the base that has a problem. Mine is just the motor and it would have to work really hard to shock me.
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I will second that. The crimpers are absolutely useless. I end up using them as just heavy duty needle nose pliers.
The idea of having all the features in one is great but unless you only are installing outlets they don't cover everything so your going to need separate pliers, strippers, cutters.