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[Ted_v2]

Some damn good tools

[X_Factor]

once its on wheels it should just be vat on the compressor....
how did you ship it btw?...

[dok_tec]

ocean freight

[black start]

That california air compressor real quiet! What's the intended use dok_tek?

[Chimera]

Compressor end up costing u about 3500 landed Dok?

[dok_tec]

Compressor end up costing u about 3500 landed Dok?

not that much but i cant really work out a price on it cause it came with alot more stuff, washer and dryer etc

Main purpose of it is to get into pneumatic tools for automotive, and media blasting on a smaller set up, proper automotive painting (im done with rattle can business for car parts)

[Strugglerzinc]

Compressor crazy quiet

[X_Factor]

thoughts on this
http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-DH22PG-8- ... =sds+drill

the others are double the prices

[Ted_v2]

Looking for a pocket flashlight and screwdriver. Anything locally worth checking out?

I already got a cool neo magnet pickup tool

[*KRONIK*]

This serves as a keychain or just fits in ur pocket....
My dad swears by it.

As for screwdriver...swiss army knife FTW

[Ted_v2]

Need to get one asap.

[*KRONIK*]

Amazon 1 day shipping and either ezone/aeropost....
U go get within 4 days for sure..

[1UZFE]

thoughts on this
http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-DH22PG-8- ... =sds+drill

the others are double the prices

Good brand . Great price.

[cinco]

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This serves as a keychain or just fits in ur pocket....
My dad swears by it.

As for screwdriver...swiss army knife FTW

Stupid thing about the swiss army knife is when u go in legal affairs u have to leave it by the door or in Yuh car

[Ted_v2]

Pm raptor but no reply.
1900 - Pelican looking like a flick

[*KRONIK*]

TBH i would choose the streamlight over the pelican.

I have a few of both...i always seem to reach for a streamlight 1st...
The streamlight always gives a better lighting than the pelican.
Pelican is great for warranty/replacement and robust build...
So depending on what u going use it for...choose based in that.
But both are great.

[Ted_v2]

mechanic check, basically to keep in my pocket to view problems in customers car, before the job starts.

[Ted_v2]

http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-Light-FLA ... B00962B91W

just rediscovered i got one of these, bought it and lost it the same day.

[FugiTECH]

Looking for an Affordable Pipe/Tube Bender. Yes online has it but sourcing one LOCALLY would be nice. Something like this at least or the little more expensive mandrel type like the 2nd pic >>

[X_Factor]

^ good luck you will also end up paying atleast 2 times the price you will pay for it landed

[todd61]

Anyone know where i could get a set of bosch replacement brushes like these.

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-26618-01-Im ... 9TBRC98X52

[Sanctifier]

Main purpose of it is to get into pneumatic tools for automotive, and media blasting on a smaller set up, proper automotive painting (im done with rattle can business for car parts)

Sorry but AFAIK a 5.6cfm single-stage compressor with a 10 gal tank can't do media blasting (maybe syphon-feed but that's painfully slow and wastes blasting media)... and most proper air-tools need more cfm than that to work properly.

BTW you must use DRY air if you want your air tools to last more than a few months.
I posted some alternatives (DIY and commercial) earlier in this thread with pix...

To get a better idea about media blasting, bodywork and painting buy a new/unsold Car Craft mag from Dec 2014 (Periodical Distributors in Barataria) for $20.00. I got a copy this week. There are a couple left. This Paint & Body issue is the most detailed I've ever read about "hi-end" custom media blasting, bodywork and paint prep.

My

[dok_tec]

yea i know media blasting would be a long shot but im new to pneumatics and wasnt going to start big with a huge air compressor. i intend to do a syphon feed setup for small parts (wasnt planning on media blasting an entire car just want to start on a small scale, learn and work my way up) but thus far 5.6 cfm is running my IR impact wrench and air ratchet and cut of wheel quite well and future tools would be a paint gun, air hammer/chisel, some sort of rotary polisher/sander all of which on the tools ive been watching fall beneath that cfm.
Yea i am going to run permanent hard lines with in line particulate and water filters but unsure if im going to need a lubricator, i may just oil them when in use. This is the setup ive been looking at the EWO Variobloc filter/water separator.
I am gonna get that magazine though thanks for the info.

[pugboy]

Cordless Dewalt angle grinder to use with the lithum batteries from drill
Digital protractor

[ruffneck_12]

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.

I need a refil for my MAPP torch soon,,, the procedure is the same like cooking gas? just walk een with the empty canister and buy the gas in another canister ?

[nervewrecker]

Are there brushless power tools?
Like a small reciprocating saw and cordless drill?

[Ted_v2]

Walk in and buy a new bottle. Paid 45$ for a fat boy. Some good brand lol. I'm using propane. The map gas is slightly more expensive

[X_Factor]

i know dewalt has the brushless drills but price kinda hot

[pugboy]

all the main 20v cordless tools kinda expensive now but prices should start dropping
as everybody have competing models now.

I have the dewalt cordless dw995 hammer drill brushless motor
it is real badass, unbelieveable power and torque
snaps roofing nails and tapcon concrete scews easily if clutch not used

clutch is electronic so a bit tricky to get used to but
needs to be used with screws which have no slip like roofing etc

the real cost is the batteries,
99% of cordless power tools use 18650 cells in them, similar to laptop batteries and high output led flashlights
they use higher quality ones which accounts for the high battery cost.

next tool to get is the impact driver.

[black start]

looking to get the electric chain sharpener for my chainsaw. Anybody has any ideas where I can get it locally before I order one? Also any recommendations/reviews on any certain brands?