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[JohnVee]

too funny - I almost ordered that same hydraulic crimper on Thursday - but opted for the hammer type and got it on Saturday....

I can never find my hammer type crimper. And when I do.......I always hafta say...

(@custyota - that means...)

 

[pawwright]

I can never find my hammer type crimper. And when I do.......I always hafta say...
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(@custyota - that means...)
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I wouldn't have gotten the hydraulic one until tomorrow, whereas I could get the hammer type on Saturday ....otherwise.....

 

[Rice]

Related to the heater discussion that was going on a couple weeks ago, Northern Tool now has some killer deals:

Heaters, Stoves + Fireplaces | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[jamesurq]

I've never owned a router. The project I'm planning will work a lot better with one - so anyone have some recommendations on a decent cheap one?

Doesn't have to be commercial grade or super durable - I'm unlikely to use it that often.

Just cheap, functional and simple.

Thanks.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I've got a porter cable router that has been very good to me, but it doesn't get a lot of use. Plenty of power, fixed base, variable speed, came with an edge follower and two collet sizes. I'm a fan.

Pretty sure it's this one:

PORTER-CABLE 690LR 11-Amp Fixed-Base Router - Power Routers - Amazon.com

 

[Rice]

I've never owned a router. The project I'm planning will work a lot better with one - so anyone have some recommendations on a decent cheap one?

Doesn't have to be commercial grade or super durable - I'm unlikely to use it that often.

Just cheap, functional and simple.

Thanks.

For "good" and "cheap" head to the pawn shop. My favorite is "West Mountain Pawn" in K-ville. Nice guys. They are sure to have plenty to pick from. Usually you're out the door at +/- 60% asking price. Can pick up another Bun while you're there.

 

[jamesurq]

For "good" and "cheap" head to the pawn shop. My favorite is "West Mountain Pawn" in K-ville. Nice guys. They are sure to have plenty to pick from. Usually you're out the door at +/- 60% asking price. Can pick up another Bun while you're there.

Good call. Problem is, I don't know enough about routers to know if pivotal pieces are missing/non-functional. Perhaps a little research and I'll figure out what to look for.

 

[stevezero]

Ive got one you can borrow, with a table. Bought it from one of our sailing guys who was moving out of state.

 

[jamesurq]

Now we're talking. Thanks Steve.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Unfortunately the bits are where you can spend money quickly. So many different profiles, depths, blah blah blah. Half the time HD or lowes doesn't have what I'm after so I just buy direct from amazon and save the gas...

 

[sleepycruiser]

Same question...except welders.

My dad knows how to weld, but he lives out of state so having him teach me isn't going to happen. I could buy a welder and the bumper kits and just have him just weld them next time he is up. He loves all the projects I have for him when he visits....yeah right.

 

[NCFJ]

Go take a welding class at night at a local High School or Tech School. You will never regret it. You will also learn what equipment you like and where your strengths are. You will then be able to make an educated purchase of a welder for yourself and then you can impress your father with the things that you have welded.

Being able to weld and also to fabricate metal is a skill that will serve you throughout your life. If you only weld an axle back on the lawn mower or something like that once a year, it's worth it. It's worth the time invested, not just as it relates to Land Cruisers.

 

[stevezero]

@jamesurq Want me to bring it tomorrow night at dinner? I can bring the bits i have(not many), and if you need diff bits, youre on your own. Ive also got a HF 1/4 inch trim router I can bring too.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Unfortunately the bits are where you can spend money quickly. So many different profiles, depths, blah blah blah. Half the time HD or lowes doesn't have what I'm after so I just buy direct from amazon and save the gas...

Truth. Spent $60 on two bits last night

 

[sleepycruiser]

Go take a welding class at night at a local High School or Tech School. You will never regret it. You will also learn what equipment you like and where your strengths are. You will then be able to make an educated purchase of a welder for yourself and then you can impress your father with the things that you have welded.

Being able to weld and also to fabricate metal is a skill that will serve you throughout your life. If you only weld an axle back on the lawn mower or something like that once a year, it's worth it. It's worth the time invested, not just as it relates to Land Cruisers.

Who is coming with me!? 4 hour classes....yikes!

@jdayment @Greenbean

Welding | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

 

[Greenbean]

I'd be down but it's going to depend on my work situation, lol...

 

[jdayment]

Wish I could but I travel to much I'm trying to talk my wife into it she took welding in high school and used to make a lot of jewelry and art she wants to do larger things though

 

[lumbee1]

I got a different kind of tool tonight.

 

[jdayment]

I got a different kind of tool tonight.

Nice what model I've always been a Nikon guy but I think the only reason is because that's what I learned on used a couple of canons though.

 

[S4Cruiser]

^^^ nice! I've got a t3i and really like it. Been looking for a used Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lense. Mine lenses now are more kit lenses and it shows in pics.