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Eastwood Tubing Flare Tool

Last post by TurboJ4000 « Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:31 pm
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by jhartings » Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:04 pm

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I bought this Eastwood tubing flare tool, It claims it can do 3/8” stainless flares but I am having a tough time double flaring 3/8” stainless....

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I have found that the normal manual cheap style tool is generally extremely easy to use if you use an impact wrench. There is almost no extra bending...

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Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:31 pm
Good Deal on Drill Bits!

Last post by itselliott « Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:05 am
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by REDONE » Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:13 am
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Hey guys! I know this looks like a shameless plug, but if you're like me, you have twelve different drill indexes half filled with good bits you...

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RJ Kyu……..
Exactly correct on both counts! :-bd
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Last post by itselliott
Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:05 am
PM-25MV Milling machine

Last post by itselliott « Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:43 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:22 am

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I'm looking to get a milling machine as I have a lot of small work I farm out to machine shops for my business and machine shops can be a real PITA...

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Where are you located? I'm getting to old to hang onto everything.... I have a J head Bridgeport with TONS of tooling
In North West Mi

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Last post by itselliott
Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:43 pm
Eastwood Contour SCT paint stripper

Last post by Big Dan « Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:25 pm
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by Driftwood » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:29 am

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Does anyone have this tool, Eastwood's Contour SCT paint stripper? I may have to buy one for my self.

I linked the demonstration video to start at...

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In my experience, the wheels have lasted as long as any normal flap disc. Its a cool tool to have, as it can reach some spots easier than an angle...

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Last post by Big Dan
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:25 pm
Specialty bit, which one?

Last post by hjsor « Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:03 am
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by hjsor » Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:36 pm

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Can someone identify the bit that works for this tamper resistant screw?

This is on the tailgate cover for my 66 wagoneer.

Other threads suggest...

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Excellent. Thank you!

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Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:03 am
Gantry crane

Last post by Runcible_Spoon « Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:12 pm
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by Xplitive » Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:13 am

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Looking for input on an affordable gantry crane.
Have no experience with them and fairly sure it will fit my current needs. Looks like if my needs...

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a little late ...but,i have one of these.i wouldn't use one in any commercial capacity...they are a tad on the flexible side.like any gantry that's...

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Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:12 pm
Grill Collection Almost Complete

Last post by DustinLangston « Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:07 am
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by DustinLangston » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:46 pm

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I almost have a complete grill collection. Just need a muscle grill.

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Update, I finally have a Rhino grille and one of each of the razor grilles. They are all packed away in the back of a Cherokee right now while I...

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Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:07 am
Does anyone have any experience with a lift

Last post by tedlovesjeeps71 « Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:19 am
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by yz400e » Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:34 am

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Like this one ?
Any idea on brand or price ? is it even available in the U.S. ?

I like it because it is portable and has a capacity sufficient for...

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We use a lot of these at work and I’ve come to enjoy them. Obviously they don’t work well for cars with low height or plastic bumpers but for 4x4s...

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Last post by tedlovesjeeps71
Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:19 am
wow... this cordless impact is amazing

Last post by candymancan « Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:45 am
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by candymancan » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:19 pm
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Ive never had a impact wrench before well except the crappy 50$ one i bought from harbor freight a year ago that i was hoping would at least tale off...

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Yea a large 4Amp hour battery and charger.. Ive used it a bunch latetly and its still got a full charge aparently. Comes with a hard plastic case...
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Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:45 am
Drill press and bandsaw for metal work

Last post by tgreese « Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:50 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:40 pm

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Looking to get a good quality drill press and band saw which will be used for cutting and drilling metal, mostly aluminum.

Currently using a Ryobi...

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I too have the cheap HF hammer drill and it worked fine for me. Drilled a bunch of 3/16 holes for tapcons, and drilled a couple of 1/2 holes for...

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Last post by tgreese
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:50 pm
Drill press vise attachment

Last post by Grand_Wag_85 « Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:39 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:44 pm

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Broke down and got a new drill press, Porter Cable 15 from Lowe's. It has the grooves in the table for attaching a vise but Lowe's doesn't sell a...

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Are they pretty much one size fits all?

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Last post by Grand_Wag_85
Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:39 pm
Vinyl repair

Last post by letank « Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:00 am
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by musicmaster » Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:33 am

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Has anybody had any luck using that liquid vinyl and grain stamp to repair cracks in door panels?

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a bit late, I had good success with the black on the the vinyl door panel, from the kit at your auto store, it was pretty good.
On the other hand the...

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Last post by letank
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:00 am
Air Compressor Size

Last post by tgreese « Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:54 am
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by Coreyw454 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:46 am

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What size compressor is best for running air tools like air ratchet, impact, die grinder, etc. Will this be big enough?

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The main reason the pros use air tools is because of the bulk and weight of electric motors. An air turbine is much lighter and more compact than an...

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Last post by tgreese
Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:54 am
Jump pack with an air compressor?

Last post by Coreyw454 « Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:42 pm
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by REDONE » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:57 am

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We do secret santa Christmas gifts in my in-laws family and I drew my father in law again, and he wants a portable air compressor. He's a...

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Costco carries one. My buddy has it. Seems to work well.

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Last post by Coreyw454
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:42 pm
Stanley Bought Craftsman

Last post by bigun « Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:52 am
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by REDONE » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:27 am
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It happened. I don't know about Kenmore and Diehard, but Stanley bought Craftsman.

This might be a good thing, or might all go to heck. Craftsman...

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There are three Taste Freezes I remember, one was in about the middle of my paper route (50 miles 500 papers) my helper and I used to stop at they...
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Last post by bigun
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:52 am
Magic rust removal machine

Last post by SJTD « Tue May 23, 2017 11:00 am
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by Southern Gorilla » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:09 pm

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My brother turned me on to this idea. I thought I'd share. I don't know if anybody has tried it already. He has it working somewhat.

I'm sure it...

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Molasses works. No electricity required.

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Last post by SJTD
Tue May 23, 2017 11:00 am
Cheap/Free Fab Materials, Share Your Tips!

Last post by tedlovesjeeps71 « Mon May 22, 2017 1:44 pm
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by REDONE » Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:20 am

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I'm starting this thread for us all to share where we get fabrication materials on the cheap.

Bed frames! Someone is almost always giving these away...

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When I was working up in North Dakota I noticed the pipe supplier (CTAP out of Colorado) used Oak boards for dunnage under the pipes. The guys who...

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Last post by tedlovesjeeps71
Mon May 22, 2017 1:44 pm
Garage/Shop dirt floor? what is better than dirt but not concrete?

Last post by CherokeeOwner « Sun May 21, 2017 10:38 am
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by AwesomeJ10 » Wed May 03, 2017 10:57 pm

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I recently bought an offgrid property in the Colorado mountains that has a 34'x45' dirt floor metal shop. It has three garage door bays and a regular...

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Application tables.

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Last post by CherokeeOwner
Sun May 21, 2017 10:38 am
Garage floor coatings

Last post by REDONE « Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:11 am
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by REDONE » Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:26 pm
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Let's see 'em! Who's used what and how do you like it? I might try to sneak some garage improvement work in Thanksgiving week, since my wife and baby...

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Money Badger is completely bedlined. Well, mostly. :P

You know DND, I think I'm going to go with that muscle gloss. I really want my garage...
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Last post by REDONE
Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:11 am
Good Starter Welder

Last post by 230ohc « Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:43 am
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by bbuenger71 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:18 am

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I am looking into purchasing a welder and would like to get peoples input on what to get. I want something I can run on a household outlet and...

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The Eastwood mig is good too. (Its the same as the longevity mentioned above)
its on sale now I think like 239.00(through eastwood)
I paid close to...

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Last post by 230ohc
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:43 am
need a garage!

Last post by goldspike « Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:16 am
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by jjbuettner » Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:29 pm

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I just moved to phoenix scottsdale area and i need a garage to work on my jeep J10 and some other things. can bring beer my own tools and good times....

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I feel your pain. I too have move to a no wrench house and need a garage to work on my wheels. I'm in Lacey Wa just outside of Olympia.

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Last post by goldspike
Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:16 am
Currently USA made hand tools?

Last post by Tatsadasayago « Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:30 pm
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by REDONE » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:33 pm
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So I kinda feel like a putz asking but internet research is yielding very little useful info.

I just started a new job at CoorsTek as a machinery...

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HAH! I just noticed the date this thread was created. NecroPosting FTW
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Last post by Tatsadasayago
Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:30 pm
cordless impacts

Last post by letank « Sat Sep 24, 2016 7:03 pm
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by HOOT » Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:26 pm
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Who has a good one from a big box store. Kobalt any good? Their reviews seem to be pretty good. What about Dewalt? I like their corded stuff and the...

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3/8 milwaukee 18v here.... pull crankshaft bolt out of automatic asian engine without an hesitation, as well as other idiotic home improv such as...
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Last post by letank
Sat Sep 24, 2016 7:03 pm
Floor jacks, whaddya got?

Last post by tedlovesjeeps71 « Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:48 am
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by derf » Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:46 am

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I have a cheapo jack that I never should have bought in the first place and I'm looking to replace it.

I know I don't want to replace it with cheap...

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Last post by tedlovesjeeps71
Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:48 am
Advice for Welding thin Sheet Metal

Last post by j2sax « Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:29 pm
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by Nutz-n-Bolts » Thu May 15, 2014 7:21 am
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I have been doing some welding for a while and producing some pretty good work. However, every thing I have worked on so far has been 1/8 or thicker....

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There are a lot of less expensive options for TIG welding... TIG can make this a lot easier.

All prior advice is great for MIG. Flux is cheap and...
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Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:29 pm

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