XCR1250 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I'd be lost without my Lathe, Mill, and 2 rotary tables. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 36 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: I'd be lost without my Lathe, Mill, and 2 rotary tables. You're a talented man Don!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I like machining and making 1 or several of a kind items. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 If anyone here is looking for a new ratchet, check out the S K Pearheads that are coming out. Looks like the standard 3/8" drive is $60 at Harry Epstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I like it. I have a Proto that looks a bit like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 7/21/2017 at 8:36 PM, racinfarmer said: x4 tires. The cheap ones at Wal-Mart or Fleet Farm are about that, maybe a bit cheaper. Like I said, I was surprised. I was expecting maybe $50 for the really expensive ones and $30 for the ones I was after. You're bitching about $200? SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 59 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: You're bitching about $200? SMH Damn right I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: Damn right I am. You are a cheap fuck SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just now, SVT Renegade XRS said: You are a cheap fuck SMH Damn right I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 2017-07-23 at 10:08 PM, racinfarmer said: If anyone here is looking for a new ratchet, check out the S K Pearheads that are coming out. Looks like the standard 3/8" drive is $60 at Harry Epstein. Some of the best stuff I have is SK. Not sure they are sold in Canada anymore. I haven't been looking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, 2strokemerc said: Some of the best stuff I have is SK. Not sure they are sold in Canada anymore. I haven't been looking though. I need another regular 3/8" ratchet like I need another hole in my head, but I want to buy one of these. Maybe if or when they come out with some sort of flex head I'll get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I need another regular 3/8" ratchet like I need another hole in my head, but I want to buy one of these. Maybe if or when they come out with some sort of flex head I'll get one. No shit it's 2017 we want a tear drop flex head ratchet, nobody's gonna pay $60 for that one when you can get competitors ratchets (that don't jam up) for cheaper. I have 2 flex head tear drops a Craftsman and Snap On, and I'll choose the Craftsman every time it's a better ratchet. Now, if only they're 1/4 drive ratchets were worth a shit, I'd consider a SK there for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Fireball 440 said: No shit it's 2017 we want a tear drop flex head ratchet, nobody's gonna pay $60 for that one when you can get competitors ratchets (that don't jam up) for cheaper. I have 2 flex head tear drops a Craftsman and Snap On, and I'll choose the Craftsman every time it's a better ratchet. Now, if only they're 1/4 drive ratchets were worth a shit, I'd consider a SK there for sure. I'd bet 80%+ of my ratcheting happens with a old Plomb or Proto 3/8" or a old Husky flex head, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 My best 1/4" drive ratchet is a brand called "Northern". I have 3 Craftsman's that have all had several head replacements, and they all still suck lol. Gonna start looking at ratchets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Fireball 440 said: My best 1/4" drive ratchet is a brand called "Northern". I have 3 Craftsman's that have all had several head replacements, and they all still suck lol. Gonna start looking at ratchets! Gearwrench get good reviews for the money. the HF Composite ratchets are suppose to be good too. I'd have to look around a bit to see what I'd actually buy, if I was in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 It may change from time to time, but SK has made Craftsman in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Craftsman is now a Stanley Black & Decker brand. We'll see if they re-shore the Craftsman line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 48 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Craftsman is now a Stanley Black & Decker brand. We'll see if they re-shore the Craftsman line. Stanley owns many brands, B&D, Bostitch, Porter cable, DeWalt, Mac Tools, Proto, Goldblatt, Zag, Irin, and I believe several others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 13 hours ago, Fireball 440 said: My best 1/4" drive ratchet is a brand called "Northern". I have 3 Craftsman's that have all had several head replacements, and they all still suck lol. Gonna start looking at ratchets! I had a 1/4" drive SK ratchet. It was the best, A few guys I work with also like the SK 1/4" ratchet better than the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The wife said she smelled something burning. I think I found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Kind of amazing how far the basic water pump pliers has come 1940's v 2017, and how basic it still is. BTW, the Knipex is on sale right now for $14,99 at Menards, after the $5 mail in rebate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Saturday evening's possible plans: [ ] Go to races [ ] race [ ] bike ride [ ] put riding mower back together and Craigslist [ ] mow lawn [x] drink and use the angle grinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 2 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Kind of amazing how far the basic water pump pliers has come 1940's v 2017, and how basic it still is. BTW, the Knipex is on sale right now for $14,99 at Menards, after the $5 mail in rebate. The best part of those is how thin they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) All new Top Gear America is on. All new hosts - Antron Brown (drag racer), Tom Ford (auto journalist), and Will Fichtner (actor). Only 6 minutes into it, but seems good so far. Also in the process of peeling 43 year old decals, because one lunger. Thinking of doing hood graphics in this font: Edited July 31, 2017 by racinfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Classy aerosol can storage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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