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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16501 Location: Brookeville, MD
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Alaric.H Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2009 Posts: 2529 Location: Sandy Springs GA
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Not really a tool but I use it for the rear brakes to make sure I put them together right as I do not do them every day.
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 10:28 am Post subject: |
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when the lift is next empty, get up to the ceiling, and put up a couple of dog squeaky toys, when the van makes them squeak n the way up, you know you need to stop
dobryan wrote: |
Good tip on cutting the bolt heads flush with the nuts....
And the ceiling can't be raised so I'll have to live with the 42" clearnace to the oil pan that this lift gives me. It is enough to sit on a stool and work and that beats being on my back.
I just have to be aware when I lift as there is no cutoff if I try to put it through the roof. |
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the joker Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2006 Posts: 1287
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Just scored a McMasters- Carr 3/4 200- 600 ft torque wrench
Thank you craigslist
$100 US. |
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6829 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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the joker wrote: |
Just scored a McMasters- Carr 3/4 200- 600 ft torque wrench
Thank you craigslist
$100 US. |
Deal for sure, but send it out to have a calibration check. |
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the joker Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2006 Posts: 1287
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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This is like new
The guy said this dad used on a farm type tractor 1/2doz times
Don't really think it needs calibrating ?
But just for shits and giggles , where would one take it to calibrated?
Machine shop? |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10248 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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I've been struggling along with a Harbor Freight corded electric impact wrench that's been making horrible noises. I use it to change winter/summer wheels on 5 cars twice a year, plus boat and trailer and tire rotations. It is good for 200ft-lbs. Went to find they won't do anything for warranty coverage, and bought a new one for $54 on sale. In traffic, I noticed the Sears store and spontaneously pulled in. They have a rock n' roll cordless one for $169 that's 300ft-lbs with four times the battery life as the previous model. Did I mention CORDLESS? Snagged one and returned the Harbor Freight one. This will be sweet for parts picking out in salvage yards where there is no electricity. Cranky exhaust bits? Snap off all the fasteners and drag it out to your car. BAM!!
Heh.... _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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uberaudi Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2013 Posts: 501 Location: Hi-top Country
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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I have a Dewalt cordless impact that has been a total workhorse. From the garage to the junkyard I couldn't imagine not having it. It's rated for 300 ft-lbs which is decent, but I've been in many situations where it's not enough. I see now that Milwaukee has a 750 ft-lb cordless 1/2" drive and a 1000! ft-lbs cordless 3/4" drive! Now we're talkin! |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10248 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! Yeah, more is always better. Heck, I should buy another one and figure out how to bolt them onto the front inner hubs with a remote switch. With 300ft-lbs at each front wheel and maybe a 5 minute battery life at full power, I could give a Syncro a run for the money!! _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:06 am Post subject: Wurth DBS 3600 |
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I have been blessed with enough work to have completely worn out my trusty Snap On Crud Thug and have sent it back to Snappy to be rebuilt.
I have opted to upgrade to the Wurth DBS 3600.
It has more features, seems to be of higher quality and comes with a slick carrying case that I appreciate.
The rubber wheels for removing decals is not solid like the Snap On wheel and will displace heat much better so you do not hurt clear coats or paint jobs while removing stickers like the midline band found on some Vanagons.
The aggressive but self cleaning pads are really nice and not offered by Snappy.
Use a single narrow for tight places or double them up to really remove material without hurting with is below it.
And my favorites, the seam removers.
Also in skinny and wide versions.
Straight and the more sharpened and aggressively curved wheels.
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kalispell365 Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2010 Posts: 889 Location: PNW
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:25 am Post subject: |
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That looks to be made by Ingersoll.
If it is, it will be way better than the Snap on, their air tools generally are not all that great longevity wise under daily use. I have swapped all my air tools to Ingersoll-Rand and there is no comparison. _________________ 1983 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia chassis with Subaru 2.2l |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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the joker wrote: |
This is like new
The guy said this dad used on a farm type tractor 1/2doz times
Don't really think it needs calibrating ?
But just for shits and giggles , where would one take it to calibrated?
Machine shop? |
yes, you don't know how he stored it and it is old; many calibration shops are online
an ordinary machine shop won't do |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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kalispell365 wrote: |
That looks to be made by Ingersoll.
If it is, it will be way better than the Snap on, their air tools generally are not all that great longevity wise under daily use. I have swapped all my air tools to Ingersoll-Rand and there is no comparison. |
I am psyched to hear that.
Thanks.
Can't wait to start using this new tool |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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uberaudi wrote: |
I have a Dewalt cordless impact that has been a total workhorse. From the garage to the junkyard I couldn't imagine not having it. It's rated for 300 ft-lbs which is decent, but I've been in many situations where it's not enough. I see now that Milwaukee has a 750 ft-lb cordless 1/2" drive and a 1000! ft-lbs cordless 3/4" drive! Now we're talkin! |
Now we're talkin' trauma surgery! Be careful |
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kalispell365 Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2010 Posts: 889 Location: PNW
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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insyncro wrote: |
kalispell365 wrote: |
That looks to be made by Ingersoll.
If it is, it will be way better than the Snap on, their air tools generally are not all that great longevity wise under daily use. I have swapped all my air tools to Ingersoll-Rand and there is no comparison. |
I am psyched to hear that.
Thanks.
Can't wait to start using this new tool |
That's just a beautiful tool...I have came back twice just to look at it again! _________________ 1983 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia chassis with Subaru 2.2l |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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It really is.
I am loosing some of my Snap On loyalty.
I have been buying from the same Rep for a long time.
Called him about my fuel pressure gauge today.
It is about two years old now and wont zero out.
Under warranty, $128 to put a new gauge on it.
My Wurth Rep comes baring gifts every visit, doesnt charge to fix any tool, even my vintage stuff and will have replacements here within 2 days.
Boy, the times they are a changin'. |
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kalispell365 Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2010 Posts: 889 Location: PNW
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately, I have run into more and more quality lapses with replacement/ recent mfg. Snap On tools. I am very loyal to the brand and can only assume it must be a very tough business nowadays, as more and more technicians are either paid hourly with dealer supplied tools (Toyota), or independent technicians who buy lesser quality tools due to the economy, and also the ability now to buy used on Ebay.
I don't understand, as I am very proud of and enjoy using higher quality tools. I often enjoy your pictures Insyncro, as they include some real quality tools. _________________ 1983 Diesel Vanagon Westfalia chassis with Subaru 2.2l |
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CdnVWJunkie Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2004 Posts: 1110 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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insyncro wrote: |
It really is.
I am loosing some of my Snap On loyalty.
I have been buying from the same Rep for a long time.
Called him about my fuel pressure gauge today.
It is about two years old now and wont zero out.
Under warranty, $128 to put a new gauge on it.
My Wurth Rep comes baring gifts every visit, doesnt charge to fix any tool, even my vintage stuff and will have replacements here within 2 days.
Boy, the times they are a changin'. |
I have to say Dylan that I was feeling the same way with our local Snap On rep. We got a new one, relatively, recently. I haven't seen him in a while so I had a fairly decent quantity of "carnage" tools that required warranty. One of them was vintage ('50's era) SnapOn 1/2" ractchet. They didn't have the parts so he handed me a new one. That put a smile on my face. That's good business- clearly wanting return work. |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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not a very tough business as SnapOn stock is going way up due to their xlnt earnings
I learned some time ago to avoid BluePoint and other non "mechanical" Snap Off items - even then some German brand sockets are stronger |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:44 pm Post subject: 3M Accuspray |
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With the amount of paint work I have now and much more strict laws in my area, I am now using the 3M Accuspray system more and more.
Sure I have some very expensive Sata, DeV and other HVLP guns, but this new interchangeable system is a treat to work with come cleanup time.
I truly only need a squirt of solvent to clean the needle.
The rest of the gun stays free of paint, clear and or the pouches of undercoating and Euro Chip Guard also available for the pressurized gun shown.
Behind it is the more tradition top loaded and gravity fed gun.
Cups, filters and tips, quickly interchange and than can be recycled of properly.
I stock the thinners, reducers and cleaners, but do not need the gun cleaning cabinet of old, nor do I need to wear a respirator when cleaning the gun.
I love these tools.
Thank you 3M
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