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Northern Tool - Bob Is The Oil Guy
Published (2010-01-05 20:47:00)
Well Dang I was right. did a google search and yup K-Mart bought Sears. Anyone go by a K-Mart lately and look at the parking lot, its a shame whats happening to some of the old greats, but then I remember Montgomery Ward.
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Looking for a SHORT socket...
Published (2010-01-05 17:07:00)
OK, here is the plan. Going to grind off a set of cheapy sockets, 3/8 drive. Sorry to be a hater on Harbor Frieght, I am a shopper, just not a dedicated beleiver in chinese metalurgy. By the way....why is it so hard to find a set of the close, small sockets? Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, et all, no one carries these. Snappy has a set, if I want to spend 150 bucks. Proto has a set for 68 bucks for a set of 6 sockets. Come on tool companies, is this...
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OBD II Scanners - Bob Is The Oil...
Published (2009-12-30 22:09:00)
Originally Posted By: mechanicx Originally Posted By: SuperBusa I was reading some of the reviews on Amazon about the Equus scanners. They were saying they use a serial cable to connect to a PC instead of a USB cable like most others. Any disadvantage with the serial interface? Do newer PCs even still have a serial port? Maybe the new Equus scanners have the USB interface ... ? Yeah that is the worst thing about the Equus. I don't know...
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OBD II Scanners - Bob Is The Oil...
Published (2009-12-30 21:56:00)
Originally Posted By: SuperBusa I was reading some of the reviews on Amazon about the Equus scanners. They were saying they use a serial cable to connect to a PC instead of a USB cable like most others. Any disadvantage with the serial interface? Do newer PCs even still have a serial port? Maybe the new Equus scanners have the USB interface ... ? Yeah that is the worst thing about the Equus. I don't know why they do that. I don't...
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Lets talk footwear again - Bob...
Published (2010-01-05 08:25:00)
That Bates boot is not made in USA but assembled in USA which means less domestic content relative to made in USA.
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Northern Tool - Bob Is The Oil Guy
Published (2010-01-05 21:41:00)
I may buy the Northern set anyway...I hate to say that but it has the best selection of any set under $200 I have seen. It also happens to be the cheapest. Kobalt has a 227 piece set I could buy for $180 but why bother spending more? I actually do want my tools to say Made in the USA but sometimes I wonder why bother, I should be looking out for my own wallet.
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HFs oil filter vice grips - Bob...
Published (2010-01-05 14:31:00)
Originally Posted By: jcwit I have never understood why the mfg's of oil filters paint them with a gloss paint. Usually one's hands are coated with some oil when changing oil, then having a slick filter, then having arthritis and a poor grip, ect., ect. Just makes no sense at all. I think the oil filter manufacturers are getting the hint. The new Purolator Pure Ones are coated with a paint that feels like it has sand mixed in....
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OBD II Scanners - Bob Is The Oil...
Published (2009-12-30 07:46:00)
Originally Posted By: mechanicx Well my Equus 3130 will let me select what PID's I want to look at at. I though that was the whole point of having PID ability? So the Actrons won't let you select which values you want to look at? If not, advantange Equus. Nope, the Actron 9190 will not let you select the PIDs you want, you get the canned list of 25 and that's it. You can down select from that for graphing, etc. Their data sheet...
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Blitz Drive -on Ramps - Bob Is...
Published (2009-12-28 13:23:00)
Oh yeah, and for something the size of the diesel, the Blitz ramp was the only thing I could find that wasn't made (and priced) for much larger commercial trucks.
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Latest active threads on Tool Time::
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-12-24 03:29:00)
by Shannow
I wear the Oliver 55-245 ( http://www.oliver.com.au/asp/show_products.asp?Cat Id=11 ) 10 hours a day, 5 days most weeks. Without a doubt, they are the best work boot that I've EVER worn in 23 years of wearing safety boots. They've made the cap extra wide, and can wriggle toes freely. The sole isn't work boot flat, but rolls with your stride. the yellow torsion bar things in the sole stop it ...
Started 1 day, 7 hours ago (2010-01-05 18:57:00)
by jstutz
I cant speak for the wrenches, but i have used a lot of northern tool sockets and i would put them side by side with the craftsman sockets. I believe they are not made in USA. I did buy one of there small socket sets with the ratchet and i am not real happy with the ratchet. It looks nice but the reverse mechanism is notchy and just not very smooth. One thing i generally do like about the ...
Started 1 month ago (2009-12-02 01:15:00)
by timish
I'd go with the Sears IMHO.
Started 5 days, 15 hours ago (2010-01-01 10:46:00)
by Trav
The problem with short sockets is still the thickness of the ratchet.I use pass through sockets where the top of the socket is in the ratchet. A set like this one should be fine for 3/8 use. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002U2ODO/ref=...mp;link Code=asn From the product description.. "Over all height is reduced by as much as 50%, width by 20%. The unique GearRatchet drive configuration increases ...
Started 1 day, 14 hours ago (2010-01-05 12:18:00)
by tom slick
I have a set of these Channellocks and like them. you don't have to mess with adjusting, locking, unlocking, etc.
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-10-13 01:14:00)
by 7055
What do you think of this? http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraul ic3.htm
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-12-24 14:22:00)
by flanso
My friend has an oilless Craftsman of around 3 hp with a 30 gallon tank. It works just fine but is objectionably loud when it runs. Louder, in fact, than the burly shop compressors to which I have become accustom. The same friend bought a conventional piston compressor from HF for $89 for use in a barn. He inflates tires and runs a 1/2" drive impact. It has been in light service for two years.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-29 17:45:00)
by BigCahuna
I would think the only problem there might be is if you should need repair
parts, other then a plug. If your thinking of replacing a motor you already
have, you might do better buying a used one for $50 and have some free
spare parts. just my 2 cents.,,
Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-12-13 18:43:00)
by xlt4me
I guess I'm the Guinea pig. I bought one.. $140 on sale at Menards. It's a nice drill for the money... Half inch key-less chuck, ratchet torque settings, two speed ranges, two Lithium-Ion batteries and a nice carrying case. Another nice feature is you can replace the battery(s) with either the Litium-Ion or the cheaper Ni-Cad. Big question is how well it holds up. Since I'll only use it ...
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Hot threads for last week on Tool Time::
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-29 03:31:00)
by mechanicx
I think it is a very decent scanner and gives you the most for the money over the two higher Actron models. I haven't really used the Actrons much but I have the similar Innova. The Innova may have better import code coverage but I'm not really sure. Equus 3130
Started 5 days, 15 hours ago (2010-01-01 10:46:00)
by Trav
The problem with short sockets is still the thickness of the ratchet.I use pass through sockets where the top of the socket is in the ratchet. A set like this one should be fine for 3/8 use. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002U2ODO/ref=...mp;link Code=asn From the product description.. "Over all height is reduced by as much as 50%, width by 20%. The unique GearRatchet drive configuration increases ...
Started 1 day, 7 hours ago (2010-01-05 18:57:00)
by jstutz
I cant speak for the wrenches, but i have used a lot of northern tool sockets and i would put them side by side with the craftsman sockets. I believe they are not made in USA. I did buy one of there small socket sets with the ratchet and i am not real happy with the ratchet. It looks nice but the reverse mechanism is notchy and just not very smooth. One thing i generally do like about the ...
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-12-24 03:29:00)
by Shannow
I wear the Oliver 55-245 ( http://www.oliver.com.au/asp/show_products.asp?Cat Id=11 ) 10 hours a day, 5 days most weeks. Without a doubt, they are the best work boot that I've EVER worn in 23 years of wearing safety boots. They've made the cap extra wide, and can wriggle toes freely. The sole isn't work boot flat, but rolls with your stride. the yellow torsion bar things in the sole stop it ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-12-29 17:45:00)
by BigCahuna
I would think the only problem there might be is if you should need repair
parts, other then a plug. If your thinking of replacing a motor you already
have, you might do better buying a used one for $50 and have some free
spare parts. just my 2 cents.,,
Started 1 day, 14 hours ago (2010-01-05 12:18:00)
by tom slick
I have a set of these Channellocks and like them. you don't have to mess with adjusting, locking, unlocking, etc.
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-12-26 00:26:00)
by heypete
Well, the question is...are the Craftsman jackstands decent? They seem to be fairly solid steel ones, but who knows with the cheap stuff these days. I'd really hate to find out the hard way. If they are decent, well, for the price, it's hard to argue with a pair of stands and a jack. If not, or if one's unsure, what floor jack and stands would one recommend? I'm willing to pay a reasonable price...
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-10-13 01:14:00)
by 7055
What do you think of this? http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraul ic3.htm
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-12-27 09:06:44)
by robertcope
I own a pair and use them regularly. They seem solid to me when used with my Jetta and Rabbit. Not sure there is much else to say? robert
Started 3 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-12-13 18:43:00)
by xlt4me
I guess I'm the Guinea pig. I bought one.. $140 on sale at Menards. It's a nice drill for the money... Half inch key-less chuck, ratchet torque settings, two speed ranges, two Lithium-Ion batteries and a nice carrying case. Another nice feature is you can replace the battery(s) with either the Litium-Ion or the cheaper Ni-Cad. Big question is how well it holds up. Since I'll only use it ...
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