I would only use it with a small cutoff wheel on small jobs. Handy little tool though.
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I suppose you can consider these tools. My truck blew out a spark plug the other day when pops was going 70 down the interstate lol. So got to fix it up. Threads are done in the middle and bottom but fine at the top part. So since it has to be up and running tomorrow for pops to go to work so went to AutoZone before they closed and got some time sert stuff to fix it up. I miss the 24 hour Advance Auto we used to have when their headquarters were still in my town lol. I really hate working on cars in the dark but we only have 3 running cars right now and can’t miss work. Don’t know what made the plug blow out. Dad always drives it a bit rough but I wouldn’t put blame on that necessarily. And I love my truck too so have to take care of it. I was rather upset when he drove it 60 miles on 3 cylinders instead of having it towed back home. I haven’t had to use a time sert or helicoil in a while so hopefully I get it right.
Also needed more anti seize. It now comes in a white can with silver label. Same stuff I’m sure though. I’ll have to go to Napa to get the copper stuff and order the nickel cause I’m low on all of it because I use it on everything pretty much. And at work they only let me get silver because it’s cheap and the only thing available and I use so much of it lol. I needed more brake grease too for the house but that location didn’t have it on the shelf and told me they wouldn’t sell a full size can to a retail customer and could only sell packets of it. I’m like pass on that I’ll have my parts guy order me some tomorrow at employee price.
Also needed more anti seize. It now comes in a white can with silver label. Same stuff I’m sure though. I’ll have to go to Napa to get the copper stuff and order the nickel cause I’m low on all of it because I use it on everything pretty much. And at work they only let me get silver because it’s cheap and the only thing available and I use so much of it lol. I needed more brake grease too for the house but that location didn’t have it on the shelf and told me they wouldn’t sell a full size can to a retail customer and could only sell packets of it. I’m like pass on that I’ll have my parts guy order me some tomorrow at employee price.
You, mom, dad, 3 people. 3 working cars. What are we missing?
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Ok, I thought that might be it but wanted to clarify. Yeah, I don't know anything but I'd think operating in a manner not designed isn't a good plan.
We've had lengthy debates about the usefulness of filter cups but I like them-- but not stamped steel.
I got this set of aluminum ones on Amazon for $34 as a Warehouse Deal, although there's now one at $28 (standard retail is $37 so no need to rush)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLTDXDX
Mine came as a bit of a mess. I think the plastic cases break a lot, but I won't be using the case anyway.
The sweet ratchet and box end plate wrench (included in the piece count) went to the scrap bin immediately.
I got this set of aluminum ones on Amazon for $34 as a Warehouse Deal, although there's now one at $28 (standard retail is $37 so no need to rush)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLTDXDX
Mine came as a bit of a mess. I think the plastic cases break a lot, but I won't be using the case anyway.
The sweet ratchet and box end plate wrench (included in the piece count) went to the scrap bin immediately.
Marco 3/8” dr locking chrome extensions. Ordered these few months ago, they finally arrived. Made in USA if that matters.
Icon 3/4” dr breaker bar. 25% off at HF today, thought it’d be good to have for certain VAG axle bolts or stubborn larger fasteners.
Icon 3/4” dr breaker bar. 25% off at HF today, thought it’d be good to have for certain VAG axle bolts or stubborn larger fasteners.
Are you talking about the 19mm allen bolt?
Yes
I had to talk myself out of buying the Icon 3/4" breaker bar the last time I went to HF. I really wanted it, but the logical side of my brain had to remind me that I don't own any 3/4" sockets.
I could always use a 3/4"-1/2" reducer..
I do not own any either, but I plan to purchase a few individuals. Aside from the VAG axle bolts, I have ran into a few 22mm crank pulley bolts where a 3/4” dr could have been beneficial.I had to talk myself out of buying the Icon 3/4" breaker bar the last time I went to HF. I really wanted it, but the logical side of my brain had to remind me that I don't own any 3/4" sockets.
Breaker bars tend to slip a little and round out those bolts, a heavy duty socket and big impact gets them.
This one is a killer.
This one is a killer.
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Much more impactful !
Suddenly. Looking for best price!
Not new but good as new. I had the knife shop sharpen the blade from my 32" Fiskars bypass loppers. She'll cut. I've laid waste to many a 2" branch with these loppers over the years.
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Sold out of the set of shallow 1/2” sockets for $20 on Lowes posted about, so I bought this instead. Seems like a good deal, nice quality, at least it’s made in Taiwan.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...rive-Metric-6-Point-Tool-Set-18-pc/5005374881
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...rive-Metric-6-Point-Tool-Set-18-pc/5005374881
I was trying to get the shallow Metric sockets, but couldn't find them. I did score the long ratcheting wrenches and reversible ratcheting wrenches in both SAE and Metric. I wasn't really looking to spend that money, but couldn't pass up the deals.
New problem , New tool.
