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[*KRONIK*]

I will say so.
Better variety.

[pugboy]

took a chance and buy dewalt top cordless hammer drill dcd995 on ebay

[nervewrecker]

whats this called:



Is there anything like an extension for a ratchet set with a joint like this in it?

Also those crescent wrenches that tighten with the press of a button any good?

[pugboy]

The knipex is the best, after usng one of those there is no way you will use a crescent or slip joint pliers

[X_Factor]

knipex is super sweet and super expensive yes...i saw them in home depot last year and when i saw the price....i settled for the irwin version yes...15USd for the 8 and 10" pack... never really put them through any pace but they did fell a few times and the button tingy still works fine

http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial- ... int+pliers

remember there is the straight jaw and the "clamshell" jaw so know what type you want as well

[pugboy]

Does that irwin have serrations on the jaws ?
That real cheap, knipex is $55usd for one.

[nervewrecker]

What's the difference between straight jaw and clamshell? Dumb question

I saw an ad on TV sometime back with a normal crescent that has a button to press and it tightens. Basically I need something durable to adjust as quick as possible to hold a back up. Time is a constraint and I need these things done as quick as I can when I'm doing it.

The joint for the ratchet I need to be as close to the socket as possible as its some tight places it needs to work.

[supercharged turbo]

I bought the Michelin tyre pressure gauge year before for black friday.Still works good.The cheap ones on amazon like the accutire still better than any of the cheap ones down here.

[Ted_v2]

Tight spaces is a need for smaller tools. I almost never use 1/2 drive sockets and power handles again unless it's for suspension work.

[black start]

whats this called:

swivel

[nervewrecker]

Tight spaces is a need for smaller tools. I almost never use 1/2 drive sockets and power handles again unless it's for suspension work.

Smaller tools can't fit.
Ratchet works but limited movements with an extension that can't bend.
The swivel (thanks black start) will allow me some flexibility....make that a lot of flexibility.

[X_Factor]

Does that irwin have serrations on the jaws ?
That real cheap, knipex is $55usd for one.

yes there are the serrations on the jaw

one of the pic shows a flexible ratchet extension.....always wanted to try them

[nervewrecker]

Link online to those flexible ratchet extension? I'll see what reviews I find.
Looks very interesting

Edit, nah. Found it, I prefer something that comes without a socket.
Have to use all different sockets because is all different kind of nuts I does meet.

[X_Factor]

^ u can use different sockets, its not fixed sizes like a nut driver
http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Pro-Grade-2 ... +extension

[Strugglerzinc]

Get an impact rated joint as it will take much more torque, however only bend by about 45 degrees.

The adjustable wrench with the press button business has a history of falling apart when used in a professional environment.

[dok_tec]

those ratchet extensions are useless, tried them waste of time

[X_Factor]

if he breaks the nut and use them to take them off and put them back on they will work
but under any pressure they break

this looks neat as well
http://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3301-8-Inch ... 4FEFBJC65W

[nervewrecker]

those ratchet extensions are useless, tried them waste of time

Thank you for this comment / heads up.

Saw the universal joint today at SSL. Looks like it might do the job.

Thanks guys.

[Strugglerzinc]

if he breaks the nut and use them to take them off and put them back on they will work
but under any pressure they break

this looks neat as well
http://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3301-8-Inch ... 4FEFBJC65W

I have this in 1/2". It can take a pounding. Can be used on lug nuts.

[NR8]

those ratchet extensions are useless, tried them waste of time

Thank you for this comment / heads up.

Saw the universal joint today at SSL. Looks like it might do the job.

Thanks guys.

Impact rated? What was the price? Need to get one myself.

[nervewrecker]

I think was $71.00

[NR8]

What size? L & DG has the normal Stanley chrome 1/2" for $80

[9YDMS]

Guys where can I get a cheap paint gun for a DIY project? Thanks

[X_Factor]

if its air powered....most auto paint shops will have
if its electric, i never saw a cheap one locally

[Ted_v2]

Saw a Wagner inside allied for around 1200$ can't complain

[nervewrecker]

What size? L & DG has the normal Stanley chrome 1/2" for $80

Really cant remember.

But with your Ansa discount card it should come up about $71.00 also.

[9YDMS]

if its air powered....most auto paint shops will have
if its electric, i never saw a cheap one locally

thanks for the info guys..got one at tool house(duncan village) they have from $199

[dok_tec]

California air tools ultra quiet 2.0hp, 10 gal, 5.6cfm @90 psi
quietest air compressor on the market




edge series ingersoll rand impact wrench and pneumatic ratchet




Hose and reel setup for now still figuring out my hard line layout and water and particulate filters



butchered my old craftmans rotary so it was time to upgrade



8" dewalt bench grinder i bought a wire brush and buffing pads to try out on them


electric scissor jack, was just curious how well it would work... was only $70 on amazon so i we[url][/url]nt for it


standard creeper

[nervewrecker]

How much that compressor cost you?

[dok_tec]

^^^ got it on amazon for 400us. i dont think anyone carries them down here thoigh and i would hate to see how much they would charge for it