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Episode 12: Insert Porno-Sounding Title Here
Today I've got another tool bag for y'all.
Kobalt Pliers and That Other Thing
- Kobalt Pliers: All my pliers have come from the same $30-$40 set, so they have price going for them. They aren't the greatest and are all fairly bulky, but they are plenty enough for homeowners or the occasional user.
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That other thing:
- Irwin Marple High Impact Chisel: I'm not sure what it is with chisels and clear plastic, but I don't like my stuff being see through. Other than that, what little use these have had has given me a very positive impression of them.
- FatMax Bulldog Snips: These don't see as much use as the other snips, but they are really nice.
- Milwaukee Aviation Snips: I paid way too much buying these individually, like $15 a piece, and they went on sale for $30 for the set at some point. These are really awesome snips and have become my go to for cutting automotive patch panels. The offset is really nice. The only thing that I should note is that the mechanism for locking them closed comes open if any pressure is applied on the handles. This could be good or bad. It is nice when you want them to open, but sucks if you want to put them in your pocket.
- Pittsburgh Screwdrivers: The rest of the $9 set. They are alright.
- Kobalt Pass-Through Socket Sets: These guys were on clearance for less than $10 a kit and I just was too curious about pass through sockets to pass them up. I'm glad I didn't buy the expensive craftsman set like I was planning to, because these see extremely rare use. I really just use the adapters these sockets come with and use them as universal spline sockets. The ratchets in these things are complete crap. If you put pressure on them the right way, they rotate freely in both directions.Oh well, is what it is.
- Husky Bit Socket Set: These run $25 at HD. These were purchased because I needed allen key sockets, and this was an affordable option and came with other bits for the price of a set of just the allen key sockets. They come with a lifetime guarantee and seem pretty nice so far. I'm not using these everyday so they suit my needs.
- Husky File Set: These are a $10 set so I bought them because I needed files. These are by no means high quality files. The handles are nearly worthless. That being said, they do work for my usage levels.
- Milwaukee Document Bag: You saw these holding my T-handle allen keys and now another one is holding my files. These guys are expensive, but they are beyond useful for holding small tool sets like these. I also have a third one for my reimbursable receipts.
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Gotta throw in one of these http://www.baileigh.com/tube-bender-rdb-350-ts?gclid=Cj0KEQiA3t-2BRCKivi-suDY24gBEiQAX1wiXJczZaxFdEhSkzLI4hJUDdOmcLBPtaXMClcSDnb3uAsaAq0g8P8HAQ and probably one of these
And while we're at it we'll throw in a waterjet table, 5 axis CNC mill. And CNC lathe and a chassis dyno, four post lift, overhead crane, a big shop, twenty rolling proto tool boxes stocked with tools, all the tooling for an engine machine shop, and of course a Lincoln Electric plasma cutter.
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How about people who never change their sparkplugs in the life of the engine? I mean, I've seen worse, but this is pretty bad too, you can tell that the sparkplug was beginning to deteriorate. their ceramic based anyways so there not made to last forever.
You can fix almost anything under the sun, but at the end of the day you can't fix stupid.
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Man oh man it just keeps coming! Once you get your project vehicle up and running, you putting all this in it?
I agree with your statement on the lenox hole saws, but for wood cutting with the fuel sawzall, the Milwaukee blade, now labelled "the Ax" is my absolute favorite. It has that starting "hook" on the end that makes it a breeze starting a plunge cut
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I'm not sure yet. I'd have to build some legit toolboxes first.
It's had some progress since this pic, but nothing dramatic. I want to have the motor in by the end of the month. I don't know how to get it in because I lifted it out by hand with my brother but it'll take a boom to go back in. -
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That is awesome.
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Episode 11: Screw It All
Today I'm going to cover my accessory bags.
Got a satchel of some batteries here. Something along the lines of 2 2Ah, 2 4Ah, and 2 5Ah Dewalt 20v's and 1 4Ah, and 6 2Ah M12's
Bits and Pieces:
- Irwin SpeedBore Spade-Bit Set: These aren't as nice as the self-feeding Boschs, but they still work really well and only cost $20 and come with this awesome case.
- Skil Drill Bit Index: $20 garbage that can't be used on metal.
- DeWalt Gold Oxide Bit Set: These only run about $12 and work okay, but they dull about as quickly as you would expect a $12 set of bits too.
- DeWalt Black Oxide Bit Set: Not sure what the difference is from the gold ones. Haven't used these a whole lot.
- DeWalt Organizer: These things are like $5 and are a great way to keep your stuff from floating around in the bottom of your bag.
- Lenox Hole Saws: Not the cheapest, but I believe that these are the best hole saws on the market.
- Greenlee Step Bit: This thing ran about $60 which is typical for a decent step bit. It performs well.
- Black and Decker Hole Saw: Meh
- Bosch Hammer Drill Bits: Great bits for cheap, but it doesn't have as much variety as I would like. I don't drill a lot of concrete.
- DeWalt Torque-Flex Bit Set: Like $15 and they are some nice bits. The nut driver magnets come out really quickly though. I have broken a few tips of these.
- DeWalt Bit Set: Decent Cheap Bits.
- Misc. Bits
- DeWalt Organizer
- Some grinder stuff
Welding rod tubes make great sawzall blade keepers.
- Lenox Blades: I will maintain that these are the best blades on the market untill I am shown otherwise.
- Milwaukee Blades: Team red also makes some really nice blades.
- Bosch Blades: Haven't seen much use, but they seem alright.
- Dewalt Blades: Haven't seen much use.
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Took a picture of the same building today as I left.
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Sweet setup bro. I like what I see. Is that a Porter Cable dovetail jig I see?
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Dang dude, just got off of work and have to say I have some legit respect for that wrench collection and setup. I'd love to get my hands on some of those CMan midget wrenches. Almost remind me of Ignition wrenches.
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there is a cosmetic fix or a strength fix and a proper fix
And in my case it was a try to save my a** from getting chewed out fix [emoji1]. In all seriousness you guys probably shouldn't listen to my advice. Comp knows his stuff better than me and most.
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5 hours ago, HiltiWpg said:
New stuff!
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Didn't know they made a stubby multi...... Where did I hide that wallet?
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Do you have a picture to show this. Sorry I am just lost. When I go to unread on Tapatalk and go to unread, it just shows me the stuff unread. I am sure I missing something, but just don't understand.
This is what unread looks like for me, and I can only assume this is what he is referring to. It isn't discernibly different from the timeline.
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I had something similar happen to me a few years back when I was carrying something heavy. I meant to knock on our garage door with my knee, and well... I'm not very coordinated and sorta kicked in the door, splitting the whole length of the jamb completely off. I was like 10 at the time and just quickly ran large finish nails perpindicular to the fracture before my dad got home. They weren't even screws and they are still holding 8 years later. So I would go with KnarlyCarl's idea as the best course of action.
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What is with the green strut? I've only used the galvanized and the yellow zinc strut. Is the green a different material, or is it just a brand thing?
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You're on dude! But I don't do mechanic work so not going to have the volume you have
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I love seeing plumbing tools.
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Chicago baby!
Jimbo
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Mine is still in Wyoming):. It's okay I get auto parts in one day free shipping because they all come from California
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My knipex have arrived...
Hands off Bmack their mine!
Jimbo
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Wtf? You always get stuff faster!
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You've inspired me bro, I did it on my two easier set ups but Im not touching my cluster you know what box full of hammers, pliers, screw drivers, putty knives, you name it its in there.
Awesome man! I was hoping I'd get to see some threads to read through of other people's tools. I'm going to look through your thread as soon as I get off work.
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Here's my best eagle shot.
[emoji23] They like to hang out at work on the pivot spans and power lines. This guy almost landed on my loader while I was driving.
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Only four more episodes left.
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Episode 10: The Chest Is The Best
Today I've got my Husky rolling tool Chest. This is the same one the guys have in most of their videos. http://They really knew what they were doing when they named it one of the best of the best of 2015. This thing is cheaper, well I should say costs less than anything you can find at Harbor Freight, but it is an extremely nice toolbox.
Exterior:
- Irwin Vise: About $880. I can't comment on longevity, but first impressions are overall positive.
- Misc Magnetic Trays: I can't get enough of these. They're cheap and great for holding interior trim screws and razor blade pieces.
Top Drawer
Proto Torque Wrenches: I have a 3/8 that gets me up to 80 ft/lbs and a 1/2 that gets me up to 250 ft/lbs. I purchased these when I was 15 and 16 to put my motor together. I don't remember what the price on these was, but I do remember that the shop teacher at my HS had them give me a wicked awesome discount on these (close to %50) and they were still over $200 a piece. I love these guys and they are probably about due for a calibration.
Proto Slide Hammer: I wish I had gotten the kit with all the different heads, but this was all that was in stock. I love this tool. It ran me about $120.
- Box of Soapstone
- Stanley Tape Measures: On clearance at lowes for $11 a set. I love these guys. Not having a tape measure is not an option.
- Welding Helmet Lenses
- Crane Cams Crankshaft Socket: Use this to degree cams on limited FE motors.
- Blower
Irwin 76 Piece Tap&Die Set: Got this off amazon for around $100. It's a nice set for the money. I just wish it had some bigger taps.
Right Side Drawers:
Top Drawer:
- Misc Scissors: For cutting.
- Project Source 6-in-1: Garbage screwdriver that I can't complain about because it was about two bucks
- 88 Cent Project Source Screwdrivers: Make great small prybars. I'm not about to break my Kleins.
- Lincoln Electric Lug Crimper: About $15 for crimping all sorts of lugs.
- Everlast Steering Wheel Puller: About $15 for pulling off Harmonic Balancers
- Performance Tool? Pitman Arm Puller: Got on sale off Jegs for pulling pitman arms
- Lenox 8-in-1 Screwdriver: I bought this for about $8 because I'm a Lenox fan. It is now in my tool belt.
- Summit Racing Wire Stripper/Crimper: Came with a box of spark plug terminals. About what you'd expect out of a free tool.
- Something or the other brand Ring Compressor: The corrugated style makes it easier to keep the tool from slipping into the bore with the piston.
- Crescent 6-in1 Screwdriver: Is now a nutdriver.
- Innova Timing Light: I got this off of Jegs or Summit for about $80. It isn't the best one on the market, but it is really nice
- Kobalt Adjustable Wrench: Garbage.
- PowerTorque Box end Wrenches: These are pretty good for $20 a set.
- Stanley Wrenches: These are sold at lowes for about twelve bucks a set. They are decent wrenches for the price and you can never have too many sets.
- Fuller Claw Hammer: I got this used as a gift when I was 5 or 6, It's a nice hammer that I used when working with my dad. It only sees occasional use now that the grip is gone.
- Zip Ties: Because zip ties are what holds the world together
- Performance Tool Valve Spring Compressor: This is an older style that you have to take the heads off for. It was about $30. I'm not a professional so I can't say anything, other than it works.
- Sunex Sockets and M12 Lantern: Already covered these elsewhere.
- Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera: Great entry level inspection camera. $200 at HD.
Left Hand Drawers:
Irwin Vise-Grips and C-Clamp: You can never have enough clamps or vise-grips.
- MightyVac Hand Vacuum Pump: This is geared towards bleeding brakes so I picked it up on sale at Napa for about $35. Seems to be acceptable.
- Stanley Hand Plane: This is a tool that doesn't see much action anymore. I need to get back into woodworking.
- Astro Tool Trim Removal Set: Grabbed this on Amazon for about $20 on sale. It has a really high quality tool roll and always gets the job done.
- Imperial Brake Tubing Bender: I've used worse and it was only $45.
- Gearwrench Ratcheting Wrench Set: You can never have too many wrenches. I picked this up for a smokin deal of $50 thanks to Jimbo.
- Dewalt Corded Drill: This thing is only $100 and was purchased before my cordless days. It will hold its own.
- Makita Variable Speed Buffer/Polisher/Sander: Costs $200. I bought this after using one at work polishing stainless piping and tanks for about a week straight. Extremely impressive machine.
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19 minutes ago, WigWagWorkshop said:
Just about anything but Rap/Hip-Hop, and teeny bopper.. I mostly like Classic Rock, Thrash, Prog Rock/Metal. But honestly, when I am in the Workshop, I usually listen to Podcasts, and Old Time Radio Shows, like Dragnet, The Shadow, and Johnny Dollar. Or I have the Radio Scanners going if its late at night. If the boy is in the shop, it's Country or Stand-Up Comedy.
Nice, who are your favorite comdians? I really like Bill Burr's stuff.
The big family :-)
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You don't have to tell us what they are, but did any of them rhyme with brushless circular saw, brushless grinder, brushless reciprocating saw, or brushless table saw? Okay maybe I don't have the concept of rhyming completely down. Also I changed my mind, you do have to tell us.