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You can get step bits that have a max size of 1/2".
I wouldn't think an annular cutter would work to well in a hand drill. I would think it would walk everywhere.
Stupid question, Spyder mach-blue was gone from lowes for a long time here so I have been using Anchor if you have used it did you notice any difference?
My thought as well. I've got carbide tipped hole saws, but the 1/4" pilot bit provides a measure of concentricity. Most spring loaded ejector pins in annular cutters have a lot of lateral slop, but perhaps it's possible to insert something more rigid and with less slop -- I've honestly never tried an annular cutter in a hand tool because it sounds "wrong"
I almost picked up one of these but didn't have the discretionary funds during BF. Do give us a review after using it.
Posted some early results on monitoring Honda's VCM system on my 2025 Pilot, trying to validate whether Sport drive mode disables VCM. Early testing shows that it does.
This links to the first testing, but was very limited. Graphs included.
This links to my summary after testing at highway speeds.
Maddox harmonic puller kit. $50 at pawn and looks 100% unused. Retail at HF right now is $85
I've got several smaller puller kits just for dampers, but this one looks absurdly comprehensive and at 11:30p on a Saturday night, I like options
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I've got several smaller puller kits just for dampers, but this one looks absurdly comprehensive and at 11:30p on a Saturday night, I like options
Set of Icon ratcheting wrenches to replace a set of Platinum branded ones, Same set, Both made by Kabo.....At least HF will warranty them?? First Icon tool for me.
10R80/10L80 sealing ring installers & resizers along with the drum/snap ring tools from VMS Concepts....A little pricy but I've had great luck with VMS tools for other units.
10R80/10L80 sealing ring installers & resizers along with the drum/snap ring tools from VMS Concepts....A little pricy but I've had great luck with VMS tools for other units.
I keep looking at those Icon extra long spline wrenches, but I already have some extra long non-ratcheting and the Astro Nano sockets and long ratchet. I'm wondering if it's worth bothering with the Icons, especially in light of 40% off on Sunday (that's $92 off). And some of you folks aren't so keen on the splines for non-spline fasteners.
JHZR2
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C.S. Osbourne punches for gasket making.
Heller hammer.
C.S. Osbourne punches for gasket making.
Heller hammer.
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How old is that hammer? Looks like a quality piece.
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The “good tools since 1836” motto was in use in the 1920s, so that would be my bet.
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So no concerns about spline wrenches on hex fasteners? That has always been a concern so I’ve never gotten any…Set of Icon ratcheting wrenches to replace a set of Platinum branded ones, Same set, Both made by Kabo.....At least HF will warranty them?? First Icon tool for me.
10R80/10L80 sealing ring installers & resizers along with the drum/snap ring tools from VMS Concepts....A little pricy but I've had great luck with VMS tools for other units.
I've never had an issue and I handle some pretty expensive hardware. "Universal" spline sockets are garbage. Spline sockets in actual metric/SAE sizing work pretty well.
I hate 'em. They're marketed as the next great thing but I simply can't stand spline drive. Does it work? Sure, most of the time. Is it better? I'd say absolutely not. It's more likely to try to "ride over" and get stuck on a fastener, and unless you have REALLY good, FULL engagement, it's much more likely to damage fasteners.
The Kabos are actually quite thin and flex easily. This means on stubborn stuff they just deflect. The side button is actually easy to bump.
I wish I could afford (justify, really) the Snappys, but the price is stratospheric.
The middle ground is Matco. Still spline, but a MUCH thicker beam, and more traditional reversing lever on the back. I actually REALLY like my Matcos, but still wish for 12pt -- and I only have the metrics. Every time I need fractional and have to reach for my Carlyle (Kabo) I make sad face.
I think someone like HF could make a small fortune if they perfected this space. Everyone either rebadges the Kabos or tool truck stuff is beyond the common man.
We have the technology, it's not hard:
1) thicker beams than Kabo
2) 12 pt
3) reversing lever on back
4) keep the SHORT extended drive on one side, it's awesome for things like reaching into tensioner pulleys
5) I'd like to see metric and fractional, but must admit sales of the latter may be lackluster
6) ICON pricing but not SnapOn pricing $$
I don't think this is too much to ask, and most of it is just combining pieces already in manufacture.
/rant off
I hate 'em. They're marketed as the next great thing but I simply can't stand spline drive. Does it work? Sure, most of the time. Is it better? I'd say absolutely not. It's more likely to try to "ride over" and get stuck on a fastener, and unless you have REALLY good, FULL engagement, it's much more likely to damage fasteners.
The Kabos are actually quite thin and flex easily. This means on stubborn stuff they just deflect. The side button is actually easy to bump.
I wish I could afford (justify, really) the Snappys, but the price is stratospheric.
The middle ground is Matco. Still spline, but a MUCH thicker beam, and more traditional reversing lever on the back. I actually REALLY like my Matcos, but still wish for 12pt -- and I only have the metrics. Every time I need fractional and have to reach for my Carlyle (Kabo) I make sad face.
I think someone like HF could make a small fortune if they perfected this space. Everyone either rebadges the Kabos or tool truck stuff is beyond the common man.
We have the technology, it's not hard:
1) thicker beams than Kabo
2) 12 pt
3) reversing lever on back
4) keep the SHORT extended drive on one side, it's awesome for things like reaching into tensioner pulleys
5) I'd like to see metric and fractional, but must admit sales of the latter may be lackluster
6) ICON pricing but not SnapOn pricing $$
I don't think this is too much to ask, and most of it is just combining pieces already in manufacture.
/rant off
That's pretty much how I feel about them, The offset is the only reason I keep a set handy.
