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While I don´t exactly work on heavy equipment, most cars here in Denmark is rusting pretty badly due to weather and the use of salt on the roads.
I therefore need a set in both 1/2 and 3/8 in metrics.Beside the brands already mentioned, I see some here is getting Grey Pneumatic ( http://www.gpsocket.com/ ) equipment.
I´m also not interested in buying cheap stuff first and then more expensive ones later. Nothing frustrates me more, than using tools that barely does the job, splits apart or lets go in a critical moment, because my experience tells me, that that is what gets you the bleeding knuckles or severe cuts
On the other hand, while Snap-On may be very good, I have a feeling that they are overpriced and that other brands might do the job just fine and still last a long time.
In my toolbox, I have brands like Hazet, Bahco, Teng Tools and Stahlwille. All very good brands, although Bahcos quality isn´t what it used to be.
I just received my latest addition to my toolbox.
A brand new Milwaukee M12 3/8 Cordless Impact. 135 Nm isn´t shabby for a small 3/8 inch running on just 12V
Can´t wait to try it out tomorrow 🙂
[quote=”DrD” post=160379]I found that unless you spent a lot of money, the cordless are somewhat limited on max torque – I went with a corded electric as I don’t have room for a large compressor in the garage. It’s rated to 350 ft-lbs (quite a bit less than the higher rated air tools, but quite a bit more than the typical cordless)
I’d look over that compressor carefully – might be a great deal.[/quote]
The Milwaukee 18V Fuel is close to a 1000 ft-lbs when loosening bolts. Don´t know if it is a “typical” cordless, but….
I guess Bondo and how to use it is kind of a religion.
Personally, I prefer to use lead to fill any imperfections and I only use products like Bondo for the finishing surface to smoothe out small imperfections.
To use lead correctly, takes some practice though. Another thing is, it requires a clean rustfree surface to work properly. It CAN however, fill smaller holes and holds better than any Bondo like product
Have you tried to jack it up and run it with the wheels spinning ? That can often reveal noises coming from bearings etc.
Did you check the tires ? If they are not round, that can produce a lot of noise too.
I can only agree with Eric
You get what you pay for.
There are 3 parameters when it comes to service, and 2 of them will exclude the third.
Cheap service, fast service and good service.
Cheap and good service can´t be fast.
Good and fast service can´t be cheap.
Cheap and fast service can´t be good.
That´s just how it is…..
No problem Eric.
I use the same method when struggling with doorlocks that is stuck. Most are made with an aluminum housing and cylinder.
The stainless wirebrush is also recommended if you intend to glue, solder or weld aluminum. It can mean the difference between success and failure. I learned that when selling glues and epoxy products for metal repairs.
