2024 : Tool Reviews:

Crosley.In.AZ · August 10, 2024, 11:09:50 PM

Had this battery - charging system tester for a while. Foxwell BT-705 . I have watched that Youtube guy Project Farm use it for testing batterys.

It has more features than I need or use. I have not tried them all , the bluetooth, printing, etc.

Cord is a little over 6 foot length.. I can sit in small cars for test on charge system, since the throttle needs blipped after starting the engine , etc .. hard to blip throttle by hand on this electronic crap drive by wire throttles

Crosley.In.AZ · August 14, 2024, 09:29:08 AM

Harbor Freight has new (?) sales deal.. Each wednesday they have a Flash Deal on 1 item.

Today it is a 18ga brad nailer . Bauer brand, tool only. Cordless. In Store only.

I do not use the Harbor Freight battery line. Could use an adapter like I have for my string trimmer that fits the tool and Dewalt battery 20v line?

enjenjo · August 21, 2024, 11:22:37 PM

I have Carpel tunnel in both hands. This creates problems trying to open jars. I bought this tool, Robotwist https://www.amazon.com/Robotwist-Automatic-Improved-Opening-Performance/dp/B08779FHLS?th=1 thinking it was probably a piece of crap that would not work. In the three plus months I have had it I have yet to find a bottle or jar it won't open. I am impressed.

Crosley.In.AZ · August 21, 2024, 11:49:20 PM

Quote from: enjenjo on August 21, 2024, 11:22:37 PMI have Carpel tunnel in both hands. This creates problems trying to open jars. I bought this tool, Robotwist https://www.amazon.com/Robotwist-Automatic-Improved-Opening-Performance/dp/B08779FHLS?th=1 thinking it was probably a piece of crap that would not work. In the three plus months I have had it I have yet to find a bottle or jar it won't open. I am impressed.

Interesting item... couple weeks ago we had a new jar of minced garlic. Wife handed it to me after she tried with her rubber disc lid gripper did not help her.. As I was trying to force open this lid I thought "holy sheet" I may not get this lid loose.

Crosley.In.AZ · September 13, 2024, 11:33:04 AM

Quick update on these stick on bit holders for cordless drill driver tool.

I have used my driver tool a lot recently. The bits vibrate out of this holder. The holder on top of the tool gets in the way in tight spaces.

A good idea that is OK for some applications. In limited use. I have had good luck with them

Crosley.In.AZ · September 27, 2024, 10:20:00 PM

Bought a Harbor Freight tile scraper. Air powered unit. Trying to remove some 50 year old , thick tile from concrete. I am using a propane torch to heat the tile and then hit it with this pneumatic scraper.

This olde tile is near the thickness of commercial tile. Double the thickness of regular vinyl tile.

kb426 · September 28, 2024, 06:21:49 PM

Tony, in case you haven't seen one, there is a tile remover that is electric motor driven that has a scrapper on the bottom of it. It has a handle and you push against it to allow it to do it's job. I think most rental places have them. Might be an option.

Crosley.In.AZ · October 03, 2024, 08:49:06 AM

Quote from: kb426 on September 28, 2024, 06:21:49 PMTony, in case you haven't seen one, there is a tile remover that is electric motor driven that has a scrapper on the bottom of it. It has a handle and you push against it to allow it to do it's job. I think most rental places have them. Might be an option.

Found this tool at Home Depot in Show Low AZ.. Rental tool .. With fees and taxes added in: it is $110.00 a day. If I can get laundry room tile removed quicker and the 2 car garage is ALL vinyl sheet product in bad condition. May be worth it for 2 days work I figure?

Crosley.In.AZ · October 07, 2024, 08:20:06 AM

Quick comment on Harbor Freight rotary hammer drill Bauer brand. Its the corded 10amp model, SDS tool bit design.

I also bought the 8 inch SDS Warrior brand bits. They calll them 8 inch long , yet only drill part is 6 inches long? Both have decent reviews.. I had a Milwaukee hammer drill that puked about 10 yrs ago. This Bauer drill is way faster.

Only 6 holes have been drilled so far ... 4 on the mailbox mount onto concrete

It drills well, seems well balanced. That very olde saying: Time will tell on how well this works..

Crosley.In.AZ · October 14, 2024, 10:52:03 PM

We bought this 5 foot long folding table that has metal on half and plastic surface on the other side. Since the kitchen is apart (gone ) on this house we needed a surface to cook on safe for hot stuff. We also use the Blackstone griddle a lot.

Amazon and Wally World had this Lifeline brand table at the same price : $140.00 aka $139.99

When Amazon Daze arrived the price dropped to $99.99 on this table. So far , it works real well.. It is heavier weight since one side is metal

Crosley.In.AZ · October 16, 2024, 08:21:38 AM

Heads up on Harbor freight 9 volt batterys. I bought some Thunderbolt alkaline 9 volt batterys for the RV smoke detector. 1 battery Lasted 5 months

Crosley.In.AZ · October 26, 2024, 04:05:57 PM

I've had these parts carts for decades. The wheels have Never rolled well. You know the type.. The 4 swivel castor wheels often steer themselves?

THis move to the new to us house, these carts self steering , roll hard , really whiz'd me off. I bought 2 sets of wheels on Amazon after a search. Hard rubber wheels. 6 inch diameter, I thought about 8 inch , decided it was too high. I wanted a larger wheel to roll over stuff?

I put a piece of plywood on the bottom to beef up the light duty steel tray of the cart. 1st photo is finished product.. Obivously I used 2 fixed wheels at one end.. 2 Swivel wheels at other end. Rolls nice now. I added a bunch of weight, still rolls well and it steers !

Crosley.In.AZ · November 11, 2024, 08:13:26 AM

Bought a tool tote bag. One of those more sturdy bags with a handle on top. I like it. The tool bags I had been using in the RV and truck while traveling was Not working well here in the house. The tool bags were subject to gravity and kinda flattening out. Made getting tools out a real P I T A

I bought this budget tool tote from AMazon of course.

Lots of pockets. Sides are sturdy. Will see how well it holds up to mild use here in the house as I trudge along fixing - updating things?

Weird brand name like 96% of china stuff on Amazon: Kowsinde

Crosley.In.AZ · December 01, 2024, 10:45:53 PM

My 17 year old Harbor Freight heat gun quit. Original orange Chicago brand unit.

I took it apart. I tested for voltage at several points. It shows 123v ac , but will not run. Voltage in and out of the switch. 123 volts on high. About 67 volts on low. Voltage at the motor is 123 volts.

New HF heat gun is on sale for 10 buck$ right now