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[Sanctifier]

Have not posted in a while, been busy.
Got some new shop toys recently.
This is my biggest addition.

Local purchase Strugglerzinc?... or imported?.... How much delivered to your shop including Duty & VAT?

[Strugglerzinc]

Imported myself. Local offerings were either chinese or used for the same price. PM'd the cost.

[1UZFE]

Could u also pm me the cost.

[nervewrecker]

So today I finally got the chance to use my klien mm200 dmm and for some odd reason it does not read zero on the DC voltage. I got some crazy readings from a 12v source and another cheaper meter works fine.

[Strugglerzinc]

I have an MM200 as well and got similar issues with a weak battery.

[Morpheus]

I have a MM1000. Check your battery.

No battery warning on screen?

[nervewrecker]

Nope, no battery warning.

Does not read impedance either and no buzz sound.

Ac voltage reads zero however, only with DC I get ghost readings.

[Ted_v2]

Do u have it in the correct position wrt wires?

[black start]

Try changing the battery as said before. I experienced a similar problem with a weak battery on a cheap meter already!

[nervewrecker]

Well amazon already shipped a new one. Its in transit.
Ted, you have a battery I can try in mine before I send it back?

[nervewrecker]

Yea, wires in order

[Ted_v2]

Mines carry a 9v. Rectangular battery

[nervewrecker]

Yup, mine too

[Ted_v2]

Vybz me tomorrow if you want.

[gt4tified]

Looking to invest in a good floor nailer...nowhere seems to have any atm. Checked all the usual places.. only A1 tools had an old beat up one. Before I order one online, does anyone know where to direct me? Thanks.

[Strugglerzinc]

Wood floors are a rare thing in trinidad hence floor nailers are hard to find

[NR8]

What is that contraption? Portable air?

DIY injector cleaner!!

was gonna order the OTC injector cleaner but it was sold out
saw the diy version off youtube....didnt cost much to build
about 65USD

Hey would you mind posting the link for the video please? Want to try making one

[X_Factor]

this is a must have tool fellas....seriously handy and impressive

injector link



i added the ball valve and pressure gauge to control and monitor the pressure leaving the cylinder since it will be higher than what goes in, and you want the exact pressure going to ur rail before you damage the FPR on the rail or injectors

[Ted_v2]

Besides pricemart where sells affordable air compressors?

Really need to invest in one now.
Already have air tools but no compressor.
Ha

[black start]

I here allied in sando have decent prices....but is snipe and break-her-bar (wait, that didnt come out right) till ah dead...

[Ted_v2]

Hoss good thing u say that.

They have some super cheap jack stands.
The small one for 2 something.
And the bigger ones for vans and trucks for just over 3 hundred.

They also have some excellent hydraulic Jacks. Not the normal cheap ones but the other type.

Under 400.

Excellent for diy guys.

I didn't check for the compressor while I was there.
Grr

[black start]

under 400 for the hydraulic jacks? what size?

here what, when you go to check the compressor, take a few pics and link it nuh. thanks!

[X_Factor]

remember to buy a compressor from a company that does repairs/servicing/carries parts if needed
and make sure and find out that they do
get a decent compressor one time since its a long term investment
IR compressors are the flick but the price isnt!

[3stagevtec]

I here allied in sando HAD decent prices....but is snipe and break-her-bar (wait, that didnt come out right) till ah dead...

Correction, they HAD good prices.. Since they moved to their new location, prices have gone up. You can still check them since they have a nice variety, but would recommend shopping around..

SSL in Sando tends to have sales occasionally and you can get tools at great prices!

I recently bought a Skil drill press in Gopaul lands hardware for $1400

http://www.skiltools.com/Tools/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?model=3320



RPM variable from 500 to 3000rpm and it feels pretty sturdy. Haven't tested it out on steel as yet though

[X_Factor]

i have the same thing, its nice....bought it off amazon though
drilled many holes with it up to 1/2" thick solid steel

you will need a drill press vise like this if you gonna drill small stuff
http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-69997-4-In ... press+vise

and a good set of bits and some cutting fluid...but i use water to keep the bit cool since the slowest speed is still to fast for drilling thick metal and the bits heat up pretty quick

using these and they are sharp as hell
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-TI18-18-Pie ... drill+bits

[3stagevtec]

Bits last really long when you keep them cool, I use a constant supply of running water and it works great for when I have to drill steel.

I have two Kreg clamps that hold nicely to the drill press's work surface. But I have only drilled test pieces of wood with it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/Kreg-KHC-PREMIUM-Face-Clamp/dp/B001DC9UR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415940307&sr=8-1&keywords=kreg+clamp

[black start]

remember to buy a compressor from a company that does repairs/servicing/carries parts if needed
and make sure and find out that they do
get a decent compressor one time since its a long term investment
IR compressors are the flick but the price isnt!

IIRC someone had a 120 gallon IR compressor for 2500 in the misc. classified. Used obviously, but still thought it was a decent price.

[Ted_v2]

under 400 for the hydraulic jacks? what size?

here what, when you go to check the compressor, take a few pics and link it nuh. thanks!

3 ton.
Its not the normal cheap ones in the Grey case that does be selling in most parts places tho. Its bigger but yet smaller than a tyre shop jack.

[hindian]

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Where can I get these locally? I've never seen them in the regular parts shops...

[pugboy]

most general purpose drill presses run too high rpm for steel
so be careful with heat as mentioned
I think there are aftermarket parts to slow down rpm with bigger pulleys