S4Cruiser
SILVER Star
I wish dewalt made a 3/8" ratchet like the Milwaukee one...all my tools are yellow!
edit...looks like they do now! One on order!!
edit...looks like they do now! One on order!!
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Green Hell Mustang
Designer, Hack Photographer
Interesting video. If the Dewalt 20v had been out a few months ago I'd have that one but Dewalt waited around and lost my 12 tool purchases to Milwaukee.
I think it's hard to beat that 3/8" high speed M12. Torque is overrated in the battery ratchets, I'll take the RPM. I don't mind breaking it loose by hand and snugging it up by hand so I have a feel of how tight it is. (hard to do with an impact)
That makes the battery ratchet (like the video said) a nut runner and just speeds things up.
I think it's hard to beat that 3/8" high speed M12. Torque is overrated in the battery ratchets, I'll take the RPM. I don't mind breaking it loose by hand and snugging it up by hand so I have a feel of how tight it is. (hard to do with an impact)
That makes the battery ratchet (like the video said) a nut runner and just speeds things up.
I'm on the Makita 18V platform and have the XRW01 ratchet. It's fine, but I still find I use my small 1/4" hex chuck impact driver for nearly everything. I can use it on lugnuts and it hits about 90 ft/lbs ish, but I know I can not worry about over-torquing and just finish them with the torque wrench to spec. I've rarely wished I had a bigger, or true impact wrench because for smaller jobs I pull out the breaker bar, torque wrench, or pneumatic impact when absolutely necessary.
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NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
I looked at the video and for me the reality is that I do not use the big battery, only the small one. The small battery is the same shape as the handle and far more of a natural grip. I never put pressure on the battery to try to loosen or tighten a bolt. As mentioned above, more of a nut runner.
very excited to get this thing fired up
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Oh man, can't wait to see how you like that.
got a feeling the kids will have me making ninja stars and batarangs
That's called "learning the software ". Just like minesweeper and solitaire were on the early windows software to get people to use the mouse
oooooh local suppliers..... !
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but I just found this hose clamp and tool:
This is first on my list as soon as I get back from Dallas.
This is first on my list as soon as I get back from Dallas.
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
I've been using these for years with great results. Gates Power grip, heat shrink. I also use them on push on AN hose ends as a back up. Also a very clean look when installed.
plus this
plus this
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Anybody have a recommendation for a magnetic base dial indicator? I don’t recognize any of the brand names I’m seeing (except HF) and I don’t want to inadvertently buy one with questionable accuracy.
S4Cruiser
SILVER Star
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Hard to go wrong with starett, but Noga is the best for holders imo. Dial indicators, mitotuyo is my go to. Economical, good repeatability, accurate enough for the girls I go out with.
Noga DG61003 Regular Duty Dial Gage Holder Mag Base w/Metal Fine Adjust https://a.co/6Wek01m
That style holder really only has enough accuracy to justify thou tolerances, so don't go crazy with tenths indicators and throw it on a mag base. My tenths indicators go on rigid holders.
mudgudgeon
Resident galah
I have quite a few of the Wusthof Classic knives and use this sharpener for them. Works great, just be sure the blade angle matches as they may differ from brand to brand, line to line, knife to knife etc. I rarely if ever user the coarse side.
Wüsthof Two Stage Hand-Held Knife Sharpener
Sharpen your knives effortlessly with the acclaimed Two-Stage Hand-Held Sharpener. It's durable, portable, and a kitchen must-have.www.wusthof.com
Ouch! That would not touch my Wusthof knives ever.
Best tool for touching up the edge on a quality knife in good condition?
The video gives you the idea, but she's using too obtuse of an angle.
A honing steel does more harm than good if not used correctly as most people use to obtuse an angle, and too much force.
You don't want to remove any metal, you just want to lay down any burrs or minor dents
I make a point of NEVER putting my knives in the sink, dishwasher, dish rack. Never cut on a pan or ceramic or stone surface
Wash off with hot water only, wipe dry and straight back on a magnetic knife rack (blade not in contact with magnet) Preferably as soon as you finish prep
I have diamond stones I use for touching up damaged edges, but they would be lucky to come out once in six months for my kitchen knives.
the stones I use are 800 and 1200 grit
For a super sharp edge, use a coffee cup, then a leather strop. I do this with meat filleting knives.
Camping knives are a different story, they get taken to with more aggressive tools.
In the bush, the polished edge of your driver's door window glass will do the same as a coffee cup.
I have a Wusthof knife I've owned 20+ years that the blade still looks new
what do people do for soldering irons for larger gauge automotive wires?
the ones I have seem to be ok with smaller wires, but when I look at 16 gauge or larger, they dont really seem to work
(might be the result of them being cheap (unsurprisingly))
the ones I have seem to be ok with smaller wires, but when I look at 16 gauge or larger, they dont really seem to work
(might be the result of them being cheap (unsurprisingly))
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Soldering automotive wires, not on a PCB, isn't recommended due to the vibration present during operation. That, and the fact that's it's much quicker in a production environment, is why automotive connections are typically crimped.
