TTT -- The Tool Thread (1 Viewer)

[Rice]

So I start thinking to myself, maybe I can make room for that extra bench grinder.

Dig around in crawlspace ...

"Ohhh, that looks rough"

So thanks to Johnny, another day gone.

 

[Green Hell Mustang]

So I start thinking to myself, maybe I can make room for that extra bench grinder.

Dig around in crawlspace ...

"Ohhh, that looks rough"

So thanks to Johnny, another day gone.

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Huh! I have an old tap and die set from Buffalo.

How are their bench grinders?

 

[Rice]

Huh! I have an old tap and die set from Buffalo.

How are their bench grinders?

After getting an inside look at everything yesterday I would place it on the "lighter" end of the heavy duty spectrum. On the other hand there isn't too much that can go wrong aside from a failed switch, start capacitor, or shaft bearings which are all easy to replace.

 

[stevezero]

if I bring over a bunch of bits, would you like to waste a few more evenings? I can pick them up when you're done. LOL

 

[Rice]

Johnny enabling update ... Made room for the extra grinder so now have fine and coarse stones. Also had a spare low RPM air compressor motor that I stuck a buffer wheel on. 1.5 HP for a buffer sounds about right doesn't it?

 

[Rice]

I bought this with close to zero expectations simply based on the price but not only does it work, it rocks. Use to square off the edges of grinding wheels or shave them back into round.

 

[Green Hell Mustang]

Johnny enabling update ... Made room for the extra grinder so now have fine and coarse stones. Also had a spare low RPM air compressor motor that I stuck a buffer wheel on. 1.5 HP for a buffer sounds about right doesn't it?

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You can't post photos like this. It just gives us all the urge to go buy more tools and do more cleaning and organizing.

 

[Rice]

You can't post photos like this. It just gives us all the urge to go buy more tools and do more cleaning and organizing.

If you really want to dress the place up, I know a guy that does some rockin photography.

 

[Green Hell Mustang]

If you really want to dress the place up, I know a guy that does some rockin photography.

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Hey! Those are really nice! Who shot those?

 

[Rice]

Hey! Those are really nice! Who shot those?

To prevent you from ever feeling unappreciated, thanks again man!

 

[JohnVee]

How did I ever live without one of these? Roller cover and paintbrush spinner. Use it in an empty 5 gallon bucket or be prepared to spray everything within a 10' radius.

Amazon product ASIN B00F29A7Y8

 

[JohnVee]

Just. Plain. Awesome.

 

[Rice]

Just. Plain. Awesome.

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I like those dudes on the right ... that's one I don't have.

If posting favorites I have to say these Knipex channel locks I got about a year ago are worth the cost. Lots of clamping force. Next set will have jaw teeth.

 

[JohnVee]

Yeah, man. This was THE tool for getting at the hose clamps when I changed out the Heater Tee hoses on the 470. Spring loaded, long nosed, 90-degree goodness.

Amazon product ASIN B007QV4PZM

 

[SeanLX]

^ I like those.

I did purchase ones like these with a cable to change the Pesky Heater Hose on my 80....

Amazon product ASIN B07C3LYZM7

Sears.com

 

[SFROMAN]

^ I like those.

I did purchase ones like these to change the Pesky Heater Hose on my 80....

Amazon product ASIN B07C3LYZM7

Did it help?
I have been meaning to tackle mine.

 

[JohnVee]

I have one of those, too. Not nearly as handy as I had hoped.

 

[SeanLX]

^ That's true. I did use it but it didn't make it easy and I'm not sure I've used it since then.

@SFROMAN you're welcome to borrow it anytime.

 

[S4Cruiser]

I like those dudes on the right ... that's one I don't have.

If posting favorites I have to say these Knipex channel locks I got about a year ago are worth the cost. Lots of clamping force. Next set will have jaw teeth.

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I have both and they are the s*** fo sho. Used them just yesterday

 

[Rice]

Yeah, man. This was THE tool for getting at the hose clamps when I changed out the Heater Tee hoses on the 470. Spring loaded, long nosed, 90-degree goodness.

Amazon product ASIN B007QV4PZM