[Fixed Small Vise]

how did you pre/post heat it? 

 

I always want to rush that step. 

[Job Opportunity - California $100K]

2 hours ago, EEtwidget said:

$100k is good money. It all depends on a persons lifestyle though. for a dual income household, $100k plus the other income... your doing okay.

 

$400-$600k is about average cost for a single family home. $800k-$1M+ for something large, new, in a good neighborhood.

 

I'm sure that much $$ would get you more land in the mid-west. Keep in mind there's at least 30k in benefits. $3 for name brand prescription, PPO with $10 co-pay, and an amazing dental plan. Working in education, you get all the school holidays off.

 

im sure a hardworking contractor can make more $. However, 401k is powerful incentive 

 

When I lived in suburbs of Chicago cost of living was much higher then Utah. 

 

100k is good money compared to a majority of jobs. 

 

I also think a lot of the salary is give an take with the job. I may get more pay then most the kids I went to highschool with. I do work a good 55-65 hours a week. I am not in a office or anything either. Some people couldn't have certain working conditions but I don't care. Personally I couldn't sit in a office all day. 

[Circular saw blade for Plastics]

Thanks for the input guys. 

 

I picked up a diablo 7 1/4" non ferrous blade. I ended up not needing thoe.

 

As I got to there one of the other guys said he had a Dewalt trex decking blade. We sort of looked at it like hmm this might work. With a extra piece we made a test cut. The first cuts were good. Later in the day the blade got dull. It then got really dull an left melted plastic on the side. The last 3 panels we beveled the edges with my angle grinder an wire brush. If we didn't remove the burr it would not of slid into the mounting channel. 

 

I would normally like to be confident in my tools an don't use dull blades. It was a volunteer job an the one volunteer had a extra blade laying around his garage. Didn't see the point in spending 50 bucks on a tight budget. 

 

 

[Circular saw blade for Plastics]

I have to cut 1" hdpe bathroom partition panels. Will any plastics blade work or what's best?

 

My current plan is just cutting with a circular saw, will probably use a straight edge as well. The finished edge quality doesn't need to be perfectly smooth, it won't be exposed. 

 

 

 

[Battery Powered Stick Welder]

looks cool but to small for me. Perhaps not a bad size for light duty stuff thoe. 

 

I cant remember the exact models, but my work got 2 fronius machines last year. It was free on a trial basis. They were fine when they worked but lots of problems with reliability. The tig model always had computer issues an the mig one had feed issues. We pretty much told the represntive/dealer to move on.   

 

 

[That's one way to ditch a car]

2 hours ago, Theultimatehic said:

Still some good parts on that thing too! 

 

Thats what I would think. Ime not much of a car guy but it looks like it's worth something. They probably could of got 100 bucks at the salvage yard or something. 

[That's one way to ditch a car]

1 hour ago, KnarlyCarl said:

LOL it's actually a trailer??!!

 

Yeh it's pretty scary looking. There is two fences posts as the the tounge. Just looking at it I don't think it could go far like that. The back is also full of old car batteries an missing rear window. 

[That's one way to ditch a car]

Today I was at cal ranch(farm supply) an saw this. I couldnt help but take a picture. Looks as if it was dumped there.

[Some big issues with the Bosch React Saw and Power]

Honestly I don't think the cost of a replacement cartridge an blade should matter. 

 

If I was a bussniess owner I don't see how you can afford to use a regular tablesaw. A injury at work can be very pricy. I mean not just do you have medical an insurance to deal with but there is possible legal fees. 

 

I know you can't prevent all injuries but if it reduces risk it's worth it. 

 

 

 

[What tools did you buy today?]

Here is also a pic of my new grinder an some tekton pliers I got. 

[What tools did you buy today?]

got these yesterday an also a 5" bosch angle grinder today. 

[Which air compressor?]

I myself have a rolair vt2big an it's great. I run my plasma cutter off it(not recommended) an it just keeps going. I know it's not what your asking about but I have high recommendations for rolair. 

[Oscillating tools]

Lastime I bought Bosch blades on sale. I rarely use my oscillating tool so it's not a issue very often. They do seem expensive thoe, especially if you use a lot. 

[Favorite cordless power tool?]

25 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

plan on getting the mid torque model?

 

Yeh, I will probably end up getting it as a bare tool. I try not to get something unless I truly need it. However As often as I use my impacts it would be nice. 

 

Lugging around the bigger one is do able, but if I can go smaller/lighter I would like to. 

[Favorite cordless power tool?]

Millwakee fuel 1/2 impact wrench. Major time saver. Its really made me more efficent an that helps me make money. 

 

I have both the standard an bigger high tourque version. I probably use the standard one the most. 

[Tekton]

What are your thoughts on tekton? 

 

Never gave tekton much thought untill a few months ago. I got three combo wrench sets in a Christmas party thing. Haven't used them much but so far so good. The finish is great an honestly polish is comparable to my proto an Sk sets. I don't know if the plating will hold up long term but at first no issues. Was looking at there pliers online an noticed some are USA made an half the cost of my similar Proto ones. Honeslty I think I need to give tekton more consideration in the future. 

 

[Lowe's deals permathread]

Not the best deals but still not bad. 

[Pipe Band Aid ...]

Maybe a short term fix but I would do it right the first time. 

[3/4 Drive socket set recommendations?]

On 1/20/2017 at 9:10 AM, BMack37 said:

 

It seems they only have "Pittsburgh" and not a "Pittsburgh Pro" set, I hear nothing but good over the Pittsburgh Pro sockets(specifically the Impact sockets)...even then for 3/4" drive I'd be apprehensive using them, that's an injury waiting to happen.

 

For stuff like impact sockets I would go with a reputable brand. I have seen a 1" drive no name socket explode an it was pretty scary. No one got hurt but could of easily been hurt. 

 

I know it can happen with any brand but I think it's less likely to happen with quality tools. How it's beeing used is a big factor as well. 

[Find the Best Music Video, Win a Festool Sander]

 

 

[Milwakee hammer drill]

6 minutes ago, Theultimatehic said:

Your the first to say you wanted it. Ill tell you the price to ship monday.

 

Thank you very much. I will message my address shortly. 

[Milwakee hammer drill]

I will take it if it's still avaible.

 

I love my combo rotary hammer but it's big. 

[3/4 Drive socket set recommendations?]

I own a Proto 3/4" drive 42 piece set that I bought barely used for 750. Its a great set but over your budget. 

 

I don't personally own Williams 3/4 stuff but have used some at work. They work just fine. 

 

Stay away from Pittsburg I had there 3/4 stuff at first. Multiple sockets cracked an brakear bar head snapped. 

 

 

 

[avanti 10 pack recip saw blades 37 cents]

On 1/18/2017 at 7:19 AM, CATERPILLAR said:

Very nice damn that's cheap ? steal of a deal ? I have never tried that brand they pretty good ?

 

 

They work about average. They wear our quicker then the Diablo or Millwakee ones I like. However at that price they are well worth it. 

[avanti 10 pack recip saw blades 37 cents]

My local HD had avanti pro ten packs of general purpose 9" recip saw blades for 37 cents a pack. they were put out first thing this morning, as i was there. I bought all they had.

 

 

Same ones i already have an there not bad. Not a diablo carbide or anything but there ok.