New tool thread

[cptbarkey]

DCPRC320B, the destroyer of worlds.

 

[D1sc]

This is the enemy of nearly all

bike locks

 

[RyanY]

I mostly avoid this thread because it makes me spend too much money! However I'm proud of my recent DIY tool so I felt compelled to post.

I made a 90 degree tube for my air nozzle, similar to the Air Bender available from several retailers. I would have just ordered one but need it tomorrow! I spent about 5 min flaring the line and putting it together.

3/8-24 to 1/8 NPT fitting
3/16 flare to 3/8-24 flare fitting
3/16 brake line

 

[D1sc]

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I mostly avoid this thread because it makes me spend too much money! However I'm proud of my recent DIY tool so I felt compelled to post.

I made a 90 degree tube for my air nozzle, similar to the Air Bender available to several retailers. I would have just ordered one but need it tomorrow! I spent about 5 min flaring the line and putting it together.

3/8-24 to 1/8 NPT fitting
3/16 flare to 3/8-24 fitting
3/16 brake line

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It took me years to get a nice blower like that,I love them.Threw out some old ones

One of the few things good from China.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Gearwrench "T" wrenches from Amazon!

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[D60]

Same here!

I have the smaller version in the set pictured above. Nearly broke it doing lower ball joints on my Mercedes W126. I want the heavier one as this design worked better than any other…

re: 7503HD

I ordered last fall and Mile X just called me and said they received seven unexpectedly after being told just yesterday they'd get none until Sept.

In hindsight I failed to ask if the other six were spoken for, so I may be suggesting a wild goose chase but if interested maybe call Mile X. I wouldn't necessarily trust stock reflected on their site.

 

[JHZR2]

I mostly avoid this thread because it makes me spend too much money! However I'm proud of my recent DIY tool so I felt compelled to post.

I made a 90 degree tube for my air nozzle, similar to the Air Bender available from several retailers. I would have just ordered one but need it tomorrow! I spent about 5 min flaring the line and putting it together.

3/8-24 to 1/8 NPT fitting
3/16 flare to 3/8-24 flare fitting
3/16 brake line

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I’ll take two!

 

[JHZR2]

re: 7503HD

I ordered last fall and Mile X just called me and said they received seven unexpectedly after being told just yesterday they'd get none until Sept.

In hindsight I failed to ask if the other six were spoken for, so I may be suggesting a wild goose chase but if interested maybe call Mile X. I wouldn't necessarily trust stock reflected on their site.

Thanks for the heads up. I like that 7503 and wanted another. Just placed the order with them at lunchtime.

 

[JHZR2]

I can’t help myself when I find deals…

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I could see that. Let us know how you slow yours down.

Got it done tonight! Phone is dead, couldn't take a video.
Get you one of these things on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234818696519
2 power wires in, 2 power wires out to the motor. Takes 20 minuets for the whole job.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Got it done tonight! Phone is dead, couldn't take a video.
Get you one of these things on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234818696519
2 power wires in, 2 power wires out to the motor. Takes 20 minuets for the whole job.

 

[drtyler]

re: 7503HD

I ordered last fall and Mile X just called me and said they received seven unexpectedly after being told just yesterday they'd get none until Sept.

In hindsight I failed to ask if the other six were spoken for, so I may be suggesting a wild goose chase but if interested maybe call Mile X. I wouldn't necessarily trust stock reflected on their site.

I just received word from Mile-X that they were backordered until September.

The other six were probably used to fill existing backorders.

 

[JHZR2]

I just received word from Mile-X that they were backordered until September.

The other six were probably used to fill existing backorders.

I just got the same email message.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I mostly avoid this thread because it makes me spend too much money! However I'm proud of my recent DIY tool so I felt compelled to post.

You and I both!
To me though, making tools, accessories, and jigs and fixtures, etc, is 1/2 the fun 0 the hobby!
And the cheaper I can re purpose, repair, build, something, the more fun I have!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

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I can’t help myself when I find deals…

You're like an old lady in that regard!

 

[RooflessVW]

 

[mrbreezeet1]

You're like an old lady in that regard!

I do the same thing too!

 

[D60]

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Is that all part of a kit? I ask because of the apparent fitted roll.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

All wired up and held captive with 2 face carpet tape!
Note that these units make the motor "soft start!)

 

[RooflessVW]

Is that all part of a kit? I ask because of the apparent fitted roll.

Fluke TLK-225