2021: .. Tool reviews & suggestions

Arnold · January 26, 2021, 04:47:28 PM

Voyage over. Mission complete. Sure was a long one. Nothing that surprising, I now have NO "loose" sockets. Only a few left to order.
Buying sockets/clips/sets since the 1960's..break a few/lose a few..cheaper to buy another clip/set. I sure have enough sets,clips now

..and they are ALL complete

I ALREADY had more than enough sockets/sets/clips.
Sad that there was no replacing an awful lot of stuff :cry: Oh well..it was replace with something else. Not that different than anything else..well..I guess,,when one is buying sockets one tends to think that this will ALWAYS be available.
Some stuff..raised my eyebrows..stuff like "that" size is NLA..'that" size is ONLY available in a "set".

Not going to be doing that again..what I have now should last me well into my next life..

39deluxe · February 23, 2021, 12:32:43 PM

I can see one of those press brakes in my future.

Crosley.In.AZ · March 28, 2021, 09:20:44 PM

I needed a torque wrench. 1/2 inch drive. Capable of 165 lb ft.

Bought this Tekton wrench from Amazon. Has high reviews. I have not used it yet

enjenjo · March 28, 2021, 10:14:43 PM

I can't vouch for the torque wrenches, but all the Tekton tools I have are top quality.

Crosley.In.AZ · March 29, 2021, 11:37:04 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"I can't vouch for the torque wrenches, but all the Tekton tools I have are top quality.

I read reviews on AMazon and a few of the tool tester web sites. The Tekton torque wrench scored well. For the money it is great deal. Altho, I have not used it yet

kb426 · April 01, 2021, 07:34:35 PM

My 1st 3d printed tool arrived today. It's a magnetic dial indicator for the quick attach tool post on the lathe. It has a flange that aligns it with the bevel that the holder fits on. You can raise or lower it to any height you wish. I have some other magnetic holders but they are cumbersome as compared to this. It takes 3/8" shank indicators. Sorry for the poor pic.

enjenjo · May 19, 2021, 09:11:40 PM

I had to cut a 2 1/4" hole in a 1" thick block of aluminum today. The only one I has was a Diablo brand, but about half the saw teeth were broken off. I don't remember how I do that, but I decided to try it anyway. Using a drill press it took me 20 minutes to cut the hole. That's less time than a new DeWalt hole saw can cut it.

chimp koose · May 19, 2021, 11:36:44 PM

When I hole saw thick stuff I like to drill a few small holes inside the circle that just make it out to where the hole saw cuts . It helps to clear the chips so you dont have to keep lifting the hole saw out to clear chips away . Works even better when hole sawing wood as you dont end up burning the wood when chips pile up .

Crosley.In.AZ · June 22, 2021, 12:13:38 PM

Any body check out the Flex brand power tools?

I read they are built by an olde German Company. I have not looked at them yet. I dont need any more cordless tools at the moment.

wayne petty · June 25, 2021, 03:11:07 AM

this test...

save the image and print a few copies for your shop walls..

and a decent set of your own test leads.. https://i.imgur.com/XlTLPVE.jpg

this set had 7 foot long wires.. my current set has a 20 foot long wire and a 10 foot long wire.. so i can clip onto batteries in the trunk and still work under the hood.

why all the fuses during test 5.. look at this image..

https://i.imgur.com/GRnJxnL.jpg

notice the fuses have different voltage drops to them..

look at the corrosion where the buss bars are pinched by the stud.. https://i.imgur.com/2zmT97p.jpg

and https://i.imgur.com/sd2ZCk8.jpg

how many of you have had 98 S10 pickups that when you turned on the headlights the gauges changed ... turn the headlights off and they go back to where they were before..

see the stud on the left.. https://i.imgur.com/Qhau8dS.jpg the stud is connected to the backing plate where the battery cable hooks on the other corner. but the tab around the stud was never fastened down with a nut..

please spend the extra 50 cents and put a flange nut on it.. https://i.imgur.com/C5C8YZs.jpg

you guys wanted a tool.. this one will work on any car or truck with a charging system. all the way up to your brand new cars and trucks.

99 up GMs use modular fuse boxes now.. look at the IGN B fuse wire out of the fuse box to the ignition switch on this 2004 .. https://i.imgur.com/zHvDvIh.jpg

look at the wire burned.. https://i.imgur.com/qIUDN9x.jpg thick red one..

look how melted pin B 12 is.. https://i.imgur.com/S2tfTse.jpg

yep.. found with a voltage drop test to the ignition switch wiring .. https://i.imgur.com/SRiE1kT.jpg and https://i.imgur.com/MeOQq1s.jpg

kb426 · July 13, 2021, 07:12:41 PM

On another forum, I was asked if my Primeweld cut 50 would cut 1/2". This was my 1st attempt. If I had the speed correct, it would have cut cleanly.

Crosley.In.AZ · August 30, 2021, 08:40:52 PM

Bought a few misc tools lately... Primarily sheet rock tools and related tools to rehab this manufactured home..

Big purchase was a Milwaukee M18 circular saw. 7 1/4 inch blade. Saw is purty light for its size. I installed a 60 tooth blade. This saw cuts amazing. I am using a 6ah battery. Not huge amount of cuts yet, not sure on battery life. Usually a 9ah to 12ah battery is suggested

Crosley.In.AZ · September 04, 2021, 11:49:12 PM

Bought a few more tools for this MH rehab we are doing. I will get a few photos & comments in the future. So far things are working well.

Every time I turn around at this MH.. ANother little project is looking at me. I discovered the drain gutters on the carport cover are clogged. the little plants growing in the dirt that clogs the gutter gave that away.

Crosley.In.AZ · November 21, 2021, 12:17:56 PM

Battery powered circular saw Milwaukee brand. Fuel , brushless motor. Diablo 60 tooth blade.

Nice saw. A bit pricey , but it is quiet, powerful. I use a 5.0ah battery on it. Largest battery i have. I have cut 1x2 to full sheet OBS. It works great for me. I have an older worm drive electric saw and this Milwaukee is half the weight or less. I wanted a saw without a cord for work here at the trailer and RV.

I was looking at lower priced brands and my wife said: Buy the Milwaukee and be done. I have many Milwaukee tools with batteries

Crosley.In.AZ · November 21, 2021, 12:24:17 PM

18 gauge Brad nailer... air powered. I bought pneumatic power since I knew it would not be used much and is cheaper than battery power. Ridgid brand

I have no brand loyalty for several years now. I look for reasonable quality for the price now a daze.

This nailer works very good. Couple hundred nails thru it. 1 inch to 1.75 length nails. Watch the air pressure and depth setting on it. Test the settings on scrap wood bits first... Same wood you will be nailing if possible. Wood quality affects how well it sets nail heads too.