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@mxer147 Sorry I didn't open the thumbnail before.Just did. I thought you bought a belt sander. Let us know how your new tool works.

@Ricko1966 Mixed results for the Bauer tool. The nylon roller removes layers of paint fairly well on full speed but not as well as I expected. I had 6 different colors so probably 12-16 coats to get down to metal which was still a lot of work and time, more than I care to spend. I then tried the 40 grit roller, removed material at a much slower rate so I didn’t stay with it for long. What I didn’t like most is the deeper end gouge when you were pulling it back and forth. To keep it even you have to lift on/off. IDK, maybe some higher quality rollers could even it out. After using it and considering the cheap paint I plan to use, I decided to go with 80 grit on the DA for roughing it up for the six more coats of paint and primer. Also, since it’s the brush electric motor, it slows down every few minutes, not sure why it does this other than reduced wear and tear on the motor. Air file was used to on the filler material low spots. Once I got down to bare metal I found some previous rust repair which needed to be repaired properly. I spent about 4 hours on this door which included removing and sanding paint, patch and fill/sand.
 

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I got a better power steering pulley puller, and installation set. Steering wheel puller set, and a Milwaukee saw with battery, charger, and a cool bag. All for 60 bucks.
 

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1st ever purchase off a tool truck at work.

If you like to change the oil hot but hate burning your fingers on the plug, or, dropping it in the oil ...

This is the tool for you !

Magnetic end.
 

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1st ever purchase off a tool truck at work.

If you like to change the oil hot but hate burning your fingers on the plug, or, dropping it in the oil ...

This is the tool for you !

Magnetic end.
I have never seen anything like that. How does it work?
 

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I got a better power steering pulley puller, and installation set. Steering wheel puller set, and a Milwaukee saw with battery, charger, and a cool bag. All for 60 bucks.

60 bucks? Did you buy those out of a van at the gas station? Lol.
 

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I have never seen anything like that. How does it work?

Loosen the drain plug like normal, but leave it in. The end opposite the handle:anitoof: has a flat upright that will hit the plug and spin it and a magnet so that when the plug comes out it stays on the tool.
 

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60 bucks? Did you buy those out of a van at the gas station? Lol.
It was some guy dressed up as a Clown holding a red balloon in a sewer saying he has Squarebody parts and tools...lol
 

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Loosen the drain plug like normal, but leave it in. The end opposite the handle:anitoof: has a flat upright that will hit the plug and spin it and a magnet so that when the plug comes out it stays on the tool.
That's cool as $hit. How much was that little jewel?
 

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That's cool as $hit. How much was that little jewel?
26 bux. My guy used to keep them on his truck but quit seeing much demand for them, so he had to order me one.

The general service techs ( oil changes and such) use them and I thought it was a great idea. I have used a magnetic pick up tool to get a few plugs out of my pan but never had a way to keep my fingers from getting singed before.
 

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An ingenious pivoting work/welding table made from a bowling ball, brake rotors, a bottle jack and some scrap metal!
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That's pretty smart. I'd like to know how stable the top is. What would you use it for?
 

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I use this over a 5 gallon bucket to catch my drain plug AND filter. And the bucket is semi transparent with liquid measurement marks so I know how much came out. My drain plug is stainless so a magnet does me no good.

 

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A lot of people hate them but I like trays / racks, helps keep inventory. Trays are a usually a deal breaker for me nowadays.

This is my only set of the long cabinet screwdrivers but I have all of the colors of the regular screwdriver sets. I have a problem…
Having more money in tools than all your vehicles combined isn't a problem, it's.... necessity. You know, so you can work on said vehicles and such. At least that's what I tell my wife!
 

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