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[- Rovin's car audio -]

i used to do welding for a living about 15yrs ago - still have all my tools & fairly often use them to make\fix something or d other

9" grinders are really heavy duty but can be weighty & fatiguing to use especially when they so powerful - u really have to hold on strong to those beyotches , have a 9" bosch that is over 15yrs old , its a beast that can cut down steel posts & 99% of d time i use a 7" disc on it for easier handling , so this why i rec a 7"

4-4.5" grinders are nice but can be a bit noisy though , they lightweight & fairly cheap now around $500 , back then was around $1000-1200 for 1 , bought a 4.5" milwaukee about 2-3yrs ago , dont like where d on\off switch is , i find its kinda rough operating & is a lil tiring on d hands but it does its job

look at d weight & feel of whichever u buying ....

[X_Factor]

if its just DIY stuff, the 4" should suffice, i only use stainless steel cutting discs (the really thin disc)
and that cuts anything like butter

i saw the 7" at bhags for 1150 i belive, dewalt brand, if the price isnt an issue, well get the bigger one!

[pioneer]

Pricesmart have a decent skil angle grinder

[pugboy]

I bought a 9", used it once and sold it after. Too heavy for me.
Prefer my dewalt 4.5"
The cheap harbor freight discs work good for cutting,
They are thin so cut faster than the expensive discs

[silent_riot]

I use 4.5" grinders, my dad has the 7" but it's too bulky.

[Ted_v2]

Where sells good retail sockets? I need a few but I don't need a entire kit. Or if I can get a socket set alone wo rachets

1/4 +1/2

[Strugglerzinc]

Southern Wholesale Stores
Bhagwansinghs for less choices

[ado15mk3]

thought i could get an answer here, what can i use on wood for a non-gloss clear finish?
the stuff i used before that says 'clear' always has a slight colour in it.
i love the look of bare white pine but i also want to protect it.

[nervewrecker]

Anyone know if SSL open?

I need some nuts and screws but the hardwares around here just good for gas and match.

[rspann]

Matte varnish for flat, or satin for semi gloss. I did all my teak with matte, beautiful.

[ado15mk3]

^wasnt there a slight brown to the matte varnish?
where did u get it? bhags?

[rspann]

Nah, the wood looking natural ,I bought it by Bhags,they had it in Berger and Sissons I think, but I bought Cuprinol. It expensive but it also is a preservative.

[Strugglerzinc]

Home Store also carries a matte clear water based varnish. Very good stuff for indoor use. Also used on teak. Dont remember the brand though. $160/qt

[Ted_v2]

anyone have experiences with torches like this?

im checking them out and seeing refills from 40$
but im unsure what kit to get. I want to get one to solder ring terminals and other small stuff. Most solder irons wont work for me.

im seeing self lighting ones with a trigger and im seeing some without and il need to light it myself which isnt a scene.

the price has a huge difference.
300ish for a starter kit. Benzomatic
im seeing the manual ones for 170ish.

[- Rovin's car audio -]

bought d ace few yrs ago , doesnt make a big flame & takes a lil time for 0g ring terminals but it works ...

[X_Factor]

i have a couple of them, they work well but get the type where the flame wont out when you lean the bottle....the types with the hose looks good

get one of these as well
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F276172 ... pane+torch

[Ted_v2]

X Factor. That works on those bar be que propane bottles?

[X_Factor]

yeah

http://www.amazon.com/Bernzomatic-JT539 ... pane+torch


been looking at that one, may get it jus to see how it works

but if ur mainly gonna be using it for lil soldering, get a pencil tip because the larger flames burn the insulation while you solder

[Ted_v2]

You like those manual ones?

You have any that has the sparker unit built in like what I posted?

[X_Factor]

never used the sparker type, i just thought they will be easier to damage if it fell down or something

i use a flint or matches

[Strugglerzinc]

I have a Bernzomatic exactly like the one posted.

Works well and does not go out when turned down/sideways. It's pressure regulated. Lights in one click.

If you need to braze things bigger than terminals, get a higher end torch as this one does not produce enough heat to use on anything thicker than sheet metal.

Get one for MAPP gas if you need even more heat. MAPP canisters available at Peakes but not the torch. Go figure.

MAPP torch can use propane but propane torch can't use MAPP.

[striver]

any reviews on the power mate air compressor frm P.S

60 gallon.

online reviews are really mixed up

[pugboy]

unboxed tablesaw since last year,
got an inverter welder to start learning arc/stick on

[Strugglerzinc]

Selling my compressor if anyone is looking for a used one.

http://www.trinituner.com/v3/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=551038&p=7711510#p7711510

[X_Factor]

things quiet boy

[Strugglerzinc]

Christmas expenses probably, everyone too broke to buy tools.

New compressor next week or so for me.

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PCCK ... rter+cable

got that, i didnt know what i was missing till i got an impact driver!!

[pugboy]

becareful when ordering from amazon, check all the options when searching

I just ordered something and thought I chose the cheapest option with free shipping
I now check back and it was available $25 cheaper from another vendor with f/s

[X_Factor]

you can cancel the order and re-order if its not too late

[X_Factor]

you can cancel the order and re-order if its not too late