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The Nepros ratchets are so nice and work so well it is almost a shame to use them, if someone has not owned one they are really missing out on something special. I also use an old Fujitsu laptop that does run win 10 but has 2 drive bays, the other has win 7 and internet when needed for updating the software or gaining access just for car software that runs on XP but it all runs on 7 okay.
 
mrbreezeet1 said:
Was looking at the LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler, $30.00 at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/LockNLube-fi...-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Came across these 2 for $20.00 ordered a pair of them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB6FTT6N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Look to be well made, haven't used the yet though.

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interested to know your impressions.

I purchased a set of saker couplers and they work really well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VSRYHS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
 
cptbarkey said:
interested to know your impressions.

I purchased a set of saker couplers and they work really well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VSRYHS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Sure! I'll follow up when I get these other issues with my car out of the way. I actually haven't used them yet!
Reviews on the ones you got are good!
Here is one of them!
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong finger strength required, way better than Lock n Lube.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
Size: 2 PCS Verified Purchase
After getting sick and tired of my four Lock 'n Lube couplers leaking and no one from Lock 'n Lube ever replying to my calls or emails, I decided to try Saker. I can say that, if you can get it clamped onto the zerks fitting, it will not leak...ever! That said, you better have really strong thumb/finger strength to operate these. I greased one of our GMC duallies yesterday. It normally takes an hour, two acts of god and a lot of swearing to get the two idler arms done. Manning up, or whatever you say nowadays, and squeezing the crap out of the coupler lever, I got it done in about 10 minutes. I highly recommend these, especially for easy to access fittings like on tractors, dozers, etc. I just bought three more to replace all my Lock 'n Lube couplers on all my grease guns.
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Astro14 said:
Let me add that the right angle die grinder was bought yesterday. Home Depot had a promotion: buy a set of batteries and charger, get a tool for free. The batteries and charger were $199. Box shown, and included a M12 5.0 and M12 2.5. The die grinder was listed as $219.

So, $199 for everything, 10% off (thank you, Home Depot, for the discount) or about $180 for the tool, two batteries, and charger. Too good a deal to pass up, so, I’m looking forward to trying it out soon.

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I like my m12 grinder, I have the same one.

How do you like the pump-up sprayer on the new cart? How old is it? What do you spray from it? I’ve been thinking to get one for a few uses…
 
JHZR2 said:
I like my m12 grinder, I have the same one.

How do you like the pump-up sprayer on the new cart? How old is it? What do you spray from it? I’ve been thinking to get one for a few uses…
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The pump sprayer is OK. I had hoped that I could use it to replace much of the aerosol brake cleaner that I use. But the only spray pattern is a fine, broad spray. It works well to wet a surface, but not to clean it. I keep mineral spirits in it, and it holds pressure for months at a time. So, it’s well made, but doesn’t work well for the purpose I had hoped. I still keep a can of brake cleaner nearby.
 
I use the RA die grinder with a 3" roloc and I think it really doesn't like it. I get all sorts of weird speed variations regardless of speed setting. In its defense I think Milwaukee recos a max of 2". I warrantied it once but exact same results afterwards

I think the greater load or surface speed throws off the "smart" electronics, but they're still awesome for quick tasks
 
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My dad is thinning down his pile of tools, so i snagged just a couple on my way through seeing him.

An old ITC Japanese made 3/4 ratchet set. I remember using this in the mid to late '90s, helping him fix up some old farm machinery.

Then what i think is a SKC tap and die set from either the very late '80's or very early '90s. Never used as i remember it just sitting around for decades. She got shaken up in transit so i need to sort it.
 

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Trav said:
The Nepros ratchets are so nice and work so well it is almost a shame to use them, if someone has not owned one they are really missing out on something special. I also use an old Fujitsu laptop that does run win 10 but has 2 drive bays, the other has win 7 and internet when needed for updating the software or gaining access just for car software that runs on XP but it all runs on 7 okay.
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Wow, I felt kinda guilty for feeling the same way!
 
JeffKeryk said:
Wow, I felt kinda guilty for feeling the same way!
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I kinda feel the same way sometimes lol. I'm always hesitant to apply a lot of force with them, not that I don't think it would handle it but it just seems not right because they are so nice.

The 1/4'' flex head is the nicest of my Nepros ratchets, they just got everything perfect with that model IMO.
 
New inner tie rod tool. Had the kind that cams and grabs the housing of the inner joint. Sort of like a pipe wrench should, but it was hard to get it to “bite“. Old one shown.

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Doing tie rods today and I just couldn’t get it to work. New one is a big tube, with a 1/2” drive fitting on the close end and a variety of crows foot wrenches that lock into the far end of the tube. Pick the crows foot that fits snugly, slide the tube over the tie rod, lock the crows foot in place. Insert 1/2” drive.

Laughably easy to use. Nice secure grip on the inner tie rod. Easy to set a precise torque, even!

I’m never going back to that old one.

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Here is the appropriate crows foot on the inner tie Rod.

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Astro14 said:
New inner tie rod tool. Had the kind that cams and grabs the housing of the inner joint. Sort of like a pipe wrench should, but it was hard to get it to “bite“. Old one shown.

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Doing tie rods today and I just couldn’t get it to work. New one is a big tube, with a 1/2” drive fitting on the close end and a variety of crows foot wrenches that lock into the far end of the tube. Pick the crows foot that fits snugly, slide the tube over the tie rod, lock the crows foot in place. Insert 1/2” drive.

Laughably easy to use. Nice secure grip on the inner tie rod. Easy to set a precise torque, even!

I’m never going back to that old one.

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Here is the appropriate crows foot on the inner tie Rod.

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If one likes tool truck stuff, you can typically find the BluePoint kit on ebay for minimal investment. That's what I did but I work on so few front wheel drives that I haven't had a chance to use it yet.
 
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