wildroamer
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Just ordered a set of torx to go with it. Started to part out my Jeep today. Lots of torx heads.
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On 4/4/2016 at 6:33 PM, 77Ford01 said:
Yes.....but we are "Special". I do not understand why I do what I do. Walking around HD....looking up in the rafters for the secret SKU. All I know is it's fun and I never pay retail for tools.
I'd love to know the secret to the secret SKU!
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Hey gang,
I'm recovering from a bad broken hip/femur and the surgical repair. So, I've been laid up unable to do much. I figured I would make a project out of a saw that I originally planned to sell. I got a great deal on a nos Solo 665 and did a top end swap to turn it into a 681. First I have done anything like it. Of course I have not been able to fire it up, so for all I know it's going to explode immediately after starting!
Anyway, here's some pics of the process;
665 cilinder and carb removed.
65cc vs 82cc. Big difference!
681 cylinder on the right, with the decomp valve. It actually weighs a bit less than the 665 what with the bigger hole in it!
Gotta do it right, some 0.032" rosin core solder to measure squish. Came out perfect at 0.02 with base gasket.
The finished product with a sweet 24" Total Light and Tough!
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I loves me some jerky! YUM!!
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As a brandie-newbie, I don't know any of you guys really yet. Have had lot's of "welcome aboard"s" already, and some helpful tips though! So, I guess assuming I get a vote at this early stage of my joining, I will vote for @KnarlyCarl as he was the first to welcome me.
Cheers All!
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The stubby is softfinish. They are both real nice, don't think you could go wrong either way. I do see that in a greasy situation those microfinish drivers would be better. There is a slight grit to them.
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I appreciate it gang! Hey Chris, I've spent a good deal of time in the White Mountains in your great state! Live Free or Die!
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Thanks Protoolnut! I sure did make an intro, and even posted a pic of my new Wiha screwdriver set! Great place, lot's to explore.
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Will do. Only used a few for some minor around the house stuff. Put a new stationary bike together.
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Gedore Pipe Deburring Reamer $14.
http://www.kctoolco.com/gedore-232001-pipe-deburring-reamer-4-32-mm-p/gr1439510.htm
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Thanks Comp, I will expect you not to laugh out loud at my questions then!
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Thanks Carl and Glasseyi! Going to be doing a lot of digging here, that's for sure! First order will be to see what people think of the Rolair JC10 that I'm close to ordering.
Cheers!
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Hey gang
Seeing all of your awesome tools, I figured I would post my recent purchase.
Bought a set of Wiha Extra Heavy 's in the Microfinish.
I was concerned they might not balance well being heavier with the through-shafts, but they are very nice in the hand!
The little Stubby was not part of the set, but I had to have it...
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Really enjoyed the video, bought a bunch of those myself recently. One thing I really like about the plier wrench is the ratcheting ability. You don't have to completely remove them from the nut, just loosen your grip a bit.
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Love the Knipex Cobra! I don't think I would spend the money on the alligator, personally, as I think it suffers from the same shortcomings as typical channellocks.
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I'd like to see a JC10 in it! My search on YouTube for JC10 compressor videos is what led me here.
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Just a ham-handed do-it-yourselfer willing to spend a weekend on a job that would take a pro an hour to do. Just to save $20, haha!
Look forward to exploring the forum and asking some dumb questions!
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My new Solo 665 to 681 build
in Outdoor Power Equipment
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It was just a little project. I was originally going to sell it, but decided to do that top end swap and keep it. I may sell it down the road.
Solo is a German company, they stopped selling in US.
A little grease to keep the solder in place.