Mine has saved me a lot of hours of diagnostics. Exhaust leaks, vacuum leaks, AC lines and intake manifold leaks
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While the exhaust and vacuum leak checking I have done in the past, with smoke machine. I think it would have to be a big ass leak in a ac system. Maybe if iI suspected the evaporator, I would use smoke.
Got me the Dewalt drawers on the toughsystem 2.0 for extra storage...
Had a leak on the El Dorado AC system. Evacuated the system and hooked the smoke up to it. A hose was leaking at an old fitting. We saw it when I turned the shop lights off and ran a flashlight around. It was a tiny leak. Re-crimped the fitting and it was good the go. Beats spending money to recharge with die when it has leaked to nothing over a few days.
I have a nice Snap On smoke machine.
Not a tool, but tool related.
Slowly getting bits to wire up the shed.
Rough outline…
Pretty obvious I’m not a sparky huh? lol.
Slowly getting bits to wire up the shed.
Rough outline…
Pretty obvious I’m not a sparky huh? lol.
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
Amazing deals on this 3 Ton Off-Road Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
haven't bought, just throwing it out there
From their description.
- Heavy duty solid composite wheels are ideal for off-road conditions
I picked up another Gearwrench ratchet off of Amazon. 90t 1/2” drive. Needed to retire my current one as it’s one of the few tools I got from my Grandpa. It’s a Dayton brand that’s long gone and the tool is every bit of 50+ years old.
The new one has a nice grip that fits my bear paw hands and the ratchet mechanism is nice and smooth. The 120 tooth version is nicer but I can’t justify the cost for my usage.
Three of the extra Gearwrench wrenches came in that I needed to complete my set.
The new one has a nice grip that fits my bear paw hands and the ratchet mechanism is nice and smooth. The 120 tooth version is nicer but I can’t justify the cost for my usage.
Three of the extra Gearwrench wrenches came in that I needed to complete my set.
I’m not buying that
See above for reviewI think you should buy one and give us a review
Has Gearwrench changed? They used to be sold in Sears as the cheaper alternative to Craftsman.
There was a Gearwrench tool truck running around in Colorado when I left there.
I looked at the Pro Eagle 3 ton. Plastic wheels also, at twice the price.
I would be pissed if I paid $600 for something with plastic wheels. But not having to maintain air is a plus. Steel in that size would make it really heavy.
I may get a HF one for rolling around on my rocks to support a trailer every now and then. But how will I wake my neighbors up at 2 am?
- High capacity, non-pneumatic, composite wheels for durable, high capacity lifting
I would be pissed if I paid $600 for something with plastic wheels. But not having to maintain air is a plus. Steel in that size would make it really heavy.
I may get a HF one for rolling around on my rocks to support a trailer every now and then. But how will I wake my neighbors up at 2 am?
To me they have. Or it could be that Craftsman has gone down hill since the brand has been sold a couple of times since the Sears demise.
We had a Gearwrench tool truck coming by the dealership for a few years before I left. The stuff was pretty good for a hobby guy like me, but seemed to do good business with the Techs or else they wouldn’t have been coming back around.
There’s no doubt in my mind Snap-on, Mac and other pro brands do have better stuff, but this is better than the old stuff I’ve had forever. If I was making my living with them I’d go on the tool truck.
I bought my first set of Gear Wrench in early 93, used them daily 8+ hours and over time, all still work and still use. Lost the 8mm and got a replacement.
Regular combo ratcheting box end.
Ratchet handles are personal preference, I prefer chrome, the soft grip is so hard to clean.
Regular combo ratcheting box end.
Ratchet handles are personal preference, I prefer chrome, the soft grip is so hard to clean.
I dont know about the craftsman branded gear wrenches... they had the canted heads and the lil itsy bitsy flip lever to change direction????
I Spent my money on the gear wrench branded ones with no tiny ratchet levers to fail. NO complaints and years of use on them.
me either... but i think a light bulb in my head just went off!
