What new tools have you got lately?

[PrairieDrifter]

Oh okay, cool. I might try harbor freight first, but I'll check out Amazon.

Torx! That's how you spell it. Knew that's what they're called, but didnt know how to spell it.

There was a knockoff brand in an identical case that was like 10 bucks cheaper but these were better bits. So you may be able to find them.

 

[Mr Clean]

Just ordered a new sand blasting cabinet. Sick of the HF one always taking a crap...https://www.skatblast.com/product/usa-sc-34-abrasive-blast-cabinet/

 

[82sbshortbed]

Just ordered a new sand blasting cabinet. Sick of the HF one always taking a crap...https://www.skatblast.com/product/usa-sc-34-abrasive-blast-cabinet/

Always wondered how the hf ones worked. Now I know. Lol

 

[82sbshortbed]

Got this pipe declogger from HF. I have a ryobi one a few years now. Still working but the spring on the end is gone and it gets bound up.

Anyway this one works great. Better built and easily git the clog out. Fir 150 bucks with a 2 year replacement warranty it's well worth the money. One visit from a plumber will cost more.

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You can't put a new end on the ryobi. I tried to find one.

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The Bauer is all one spring and works way better getting around corners and stuff.

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I recommend this one over the ryobi for sure.

 

[IdahoJOAT]

Had to change out all 4 leaf packs on the TT two weeks ago. Burnt up my Craftsman/BD matrix drill.

Scored a 18v Milwaukee impact driver, 2.0 battery, and 12v/18v charger for $100, then a corded Kobalt 1/2" impact gun for $20 from Pawn 1. Super clean, bright chain of shops around here.

 

[82sbshortbed]

No tool but got my breaker panel replaced and a generator plug installed in the house today. Guess it works as a tool to power your house. The old panel was just that, old and needed to be replaced. I tried to get the po to do it but said no. So I saw the ad video and thought if I replaced it I might as well put the plug in it incase a hurricane or something else knocked the power out for a while.

So now I'll search for a generator to run the house. Think I'll need 14,000 watt one or so.

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[Mr Clean]

Well it arrived today. I had to go to Shreveport anyways...so I picked it up while I was there. I had just taken my phone out of the air conditioning and the lens fogged up, it what's wrong with the first pic...

 

[Blue Ox]

No tool but got my breaker panel replaced and a generator plug installed in the house today. Guess it works as a tool to power your house. The old panel was just that, old and needed to be replaced. I tried to get the po to do it but said no. So I saw the ad video and thought if I replaced it I might as well put the plug in it incase a hurricane or something else knocked the power out for a while.

So now I'll search for a generator to run the house. Think I'll need 14,000 watt one or so.

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Unless you're running a lot of refrigeration or some other big power hog, 14kW is a lot of generator for most houses. You'll have to work out your loads tho. Don't just spitball it. Too much generator is almost as bad as too little.

 

[Blue Ox]

Well it arrived today. I had to go to Shreveport anyways...so I picked it up while I was there. I had just taken my phone out of the air conditioning and the lens fogged up, it what's wrong with the first pic...

Why does that square sticker look squatted? I thought you were in TX, not Carolina.

 

[82sbshortbed]

Unless you're running a lot of refrigeration or some other big power hog, 14kW is a lot of generator for most houses. You'll have to work out your loads tho. Don't just spitball it. Too much generator is almost as bad as too little.

I'm gonna have an electrician come out and see what I need to run the ac too.

Backup Generator Buying and Sizing Guide | Hiller Electrical

If you don't properly size your backup generator, you risk premature failure, capacity overload, reduced equipment life, and hazardous situations.

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I was just looking at this guide to get an idea of what size I'd need.

 

[Mr Clean]

Also swung by HF to pick up some rubber gloves for painting, and got some 1/2 inch drive impact socks...

Why does that square sticker look squatted? I thought you were in TX, not Carolina.

It's laid out, and the front bumper is not letting the frame completely touch the ground....Thanks for saying something, now my OCD is going to make me remove my last sticker...

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

Also swung by HF to pick up some rubber gloves for painting, and got some 1/2 inch drive impact socks...

It's laid out, and the front bumper is not letting the frame completely touch the ground....Thanks for saying something, now my OCD is going to make me remove my last sticker...

I have that Pittsburg SAE deep set. So far held up very well.

 

[Mr Clean]

I have that Pittsburg SAE deep set. So far held up very well.

I think HF higher end tools are great for the average home builder. If I wrenched as a profession I would have high end tools from Snap-on, Mac. But for what I do, in my shop...HF is fine. If you break it, take it back they will give you another.

 

[67ventwindow]

I have that Pittsburg SAE deep set. So far held up very well.

I have the SAE and metric for a few years the older ones the had the size painted on but has rubbed off a few of them . But with them being black the good old junk yard paint pen works great. The new ones are engraved and the paint pen works out good there too.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

I think HF higher end tools are great for the average home builder. If I wrenched as a profession I would have high end tools from Snap-on, Mac. But for what I do, in my shop...HF is fine. If you break it, take it back they will give you another.

Exactly
That's why I buy HF stuff