That OTC puller works.
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That OTC puller works.
Thanks!
My friend is in the same situation and he purchased a 20 ton press since it was on sale. So Ill just be removing the knuckle and bringing it to him!
Yes it does. The best way I find if you have the time (garages don't when working against the clock and the book) is to remove the nut, use penetrating oil front and rear and put the puller (in this case a pusher) under a lot of tension either with a long breaker bar, impact or hand sledge and walk away.
Come back tomorrow morning and many times the tool will be loose.
Use the OTC or other high quality tool not the cheaper ones sold on Amazon and ebay, they wont take the pressure. Use a high moly grease on the threads of the tool before using. I am sure there are many comparable products but I have always used the Molykote Gn on this type of equipment,
Puller, spring compressors, exhaust pipe expanders and other heavily loaded threads to prevent fretting and galling and have never been let down, a small tube will last years as you only need a small amount.
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New tool day today. I know they aren’t nothing great but I needed them. I only needed a 1/4 universal joint but the 1/4 alone was $9.99 and the whole set was $12.99 so it didn’t make sense just to buy one. And the Kobalt was $12 more unbelievably. The picks I definitely needed as I finally broke the last Orange handle Pittsburgh one I have a Snap-on one that I found at the pawn shop but it’s only one so I needed a set so I bought these got them for $11 with my Inside Track Club discount. This was the last set they had the lady at the cash register said they had been selling them like crazy since they were released last month. Overall they are really nice. The tray which is hard plastic is also really nice.
Well my buddy @Trav did it again. He emailed me a link to a good set of hose spoons, priced right on Amazon. I liked the design of these tools, so they're on their way.
Lisle 82130 Hose Spoon
I also needed something to get free shipping on Amazon and stumbled upon this, which will be very useful. Paul AKA @Trav gave it the two thumbs up, that was all the endorsements I needed.
Metal Magery Sheet Metal Skin Wedge Pry Bar Tool
I didn't need it, but lets just say the price was too good to pass on. Snap-on SHFL80A.
I am visiting my grand nieces again in Arlington, TX. Their dishwasher is "old and in the way". So I got one from an outlet.
The lack of tools here is only slightly worse than the poor quality of what is here.
While at Home Depot picking up wire nuts, supply line elbow, and a few things, I picked up a smaller Husky Channel Lock for the spring clamps and whatever.
And I never knew just how handy a Honda Mini-Van was... This thing is amazing!
The lack of tools here is only slightly worse than the poor quality of what is here.
While at Home Depot picking up wire nuts, supply line elbow, and a few things, I picked up a smaller Husky Channel Lock for the spring clamps and whatever.
And I never knew just how handy a Honda Mini-Van was... This thing is amazing!
The skin wedge is great! This thing will work where plastic trim tools fail, separating stuck aluminum parts and separating sheet metal after the spot welds have been drilled out.
I have a tool set in a suitcase that included a ratcheting screwdriver. However the screwdriver was bargain basement and I over torqued and jammed it. So I got a replacement for it. I don't use ratcheting srewdrivers a lot so it's not worth spending a lot of money.
This is the replacement I got. The spare bits are nice to have too. I like that it's fairly short, for hard to reach places. 72 tooth ratchet I believe. rated for 15Nm, which is more than enough for screws.
The branding says OWIM germany, but I think that's just an importer of chinese tools.
This is the replacement I got. The spare bits are nice to have too. I like that it's fairly short, for hard to reach places. 72 tooth ratchet I believe. rated for 15Nm, which is more than enough for screws.
The branding says OWIM germany, but I think that's just an importer of chinese tools.
I rejected acceptance of a new work place Hein Werner 3 ton floor jack purchased through Zoro (online division of WW Grainger) and delivered by UPS. Bummer. The box was severely damaged and soaked in hydraulic oil. The handle/pump end (paint) looked like it was dropped. I don't blame UPS entirely. Something this heavy (110lbs.) requires more than a single wall cardboard box with a small amount of interior styrofoam. Shame on Shinn Fu of America for not meeting their 100% customer satisfaction goal. Very annoying when you spend more ($370) and receive less. Thanks for allowing the rant. I will contact all parties involved to tell them to get their act together.
................................................Mine..............................................Pic from Amazon: shipped on pallet:
................................................Mine..............................................Pic from Amazon: shipped on pallet:
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That’s a real shame. I hear they are great jacks.
Holy cow. That is one of the most beaten up boxes I’ve ever seen. That sucks.
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Typical SnapOn
After seeing Demarpaint's posting of screwdrivers, I bought the same set. I contemplated getting the full tang set, but settled on these as I think they will be better in hand. I may still get the full tang vessel set.
The interesting thing is the reviews that say these don't cam out in Phillips screws. They are jis.
They have serrations on the outside flanges of the philips head. I Iike them.
Also the tray is so nice to keep them in, in the drawer.
The interesting thing is the reviews that say these don't cam out in Phillips screws. They are jis.
They have serrations on the outside flanges of the philips head. I Iike them.
Also the tray is so nice to keep them in, in the drawer.
The magnetic dipstick from my generator fits it , so I'll use it for first startup, and until I get another one shipped.
