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cordless jigsaw real convenient if u dont mind d price , d corded types where d cord goes into d tool sometimes wear & d wire will break after a while , just have to open it & fix back d wire & u good to go , done that bout 2-3 times with mine so far

like for any saws : get good blades , dewalt jigsaw blades work best imho , their blades cut 90 degrees unlike others i used that cut slant & sh1t up meh work ....... dewalt table & portable saw blades work damn good too


got a 3 piece set of those step drill bits bought from amazon , neiko brand , real cheap like us$12-15 , worked decent but d shaft on d biggest 1 snapped while widening a hole for a lock , shuda use some oil or wd40

its not d sharpest bits in d world but u cant complain for d small $ ...

[pugboy]

that happen to me too, neiko is same as the harbor freight ones
I have a greenlee and Irwin unibit they are much better
key is to go slow and not let big heat up or it will dull and that's it

[Ted_v2]

Up to now I still eh buy my floor jack.

called tool house and they quoted me
http://toolhouseltd.com/product.php?id_product=2785
3200 $ for this unit.
I feel ill need to go pricemart and buy one.

[*KRONIK*]

Up to now I still eh buy my floor jack.

called tool house and they quoted me
http://toolhouseltd.com/product.php?id_product=2785
3200 $ for this unit.
I feel ill need to go pricemart and buy one.

That price rell steep

I buy the small torin black with swivel handle at pricesmart for like 200

Used it a couple times and it works fine.

U may need something a bit more durable for ur line of work.

Also, look for a low profile jack as the small torin barely fits at the jack point, and my car is stock height

[Morpheus]

Low profile is the way to go. SSL had a nice one last time I was there

[Strugglerzinc]

Check Garage Wizz on the forum. He brings HF tools. Their 3 ton low profile jack is good stuff. Using one daily for over a year now.

[cinco]

Up to now I still eh buy my floor jack.

called tool house and they quoted me
http://toolhouseltd.com/product.php?id_product=2785
3200 $ for this unit.
I feel ill need to go pricemart and buy one.

The silver coloured lo pro Jack from Pricesmart is rubbish. It lasts about 6 months with heavy use

[Ted_v2]

DE phoq. That's the one with the red piece of rubber on top the jacking point?

I asked like everyone and nobody had any bad reviews.

[cinco]

DE phoq. That's the one with the red piece of rubber on top the jacking point?

I asked like everyone and nobody had any bad reviews.

Mine had a Black piece of rubber.
3 of us bought and all started sinking within 6 months

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11912-R ... =car+ramps

seriously considering bringing in 2 pairs of that...i ordered a test package via seaboxtt to see how it works and then i'll decide
There is urethane foam that comes in two parts where you mix and i will fill the under cavity with that for a little extra rigidity

Drive up vehicle on ramps, put 4 jack stands for extra safety do whatever has to be done under and drive back down.....
If i hadda take off a wheel well then i will have the unpleasant task of jacking up!

[Ted_v2]

I heard farfan has some good Jacks also. Definitely need one this week.

Just didn't do a job today because if the lack of a jack.
I passed it on to another mechanic. He didn't have time. Person coming tomorrow.

[X_Factor]

I think i saw this or maybe the jack alone in pricemart mausica yesterday

[NR8]

Mine had a Black piece of rubber.
3 of us bought and all started sinking within 6 months

What causes the jack to sink? I have the Powerbuilt low profile jack from pricesmart and it's also dropping. Can this be fixed?

I think i saw this or maybe the jack alone in pricemart mausica yesterday

It's the 3 ton jack alone for around $960. Was looking for it online too but it seems to just be a rebranded unit.

[cinco]

Mine had a Black piece of rubber.
3 of us bought and all started sinking within 6 months

What causes the jack to sink? I have the Powerbuilt low profile jack from pricesmart and it's also dropping. Can this be fixed?

I think i saw this or maybe the jack alone in pricemart mausica yesterday

It's the 3 ton jack alone for around $960. Was looking for it online too but it seems to just be a rebranded unit.

seals leaking causes that. I actually put some brake fluid in mine to soften the seals and it helped a bit

[Ted_v2]

Just saw some pics of the Ford racing unit. Terrible looking and design.

[NR8]

seals leaking causes that. I actually put some brake fluid in mine to soften the seals and it helped a bit

Thanks. I've heard other people say it's the seals leaking too, but I'm not seeing any oil on the floor. Is that normal?
And does anyone know if replacement seals for these jacks are available? Kinda hard to put out around $1000 for a jack and then have to toss it in such a relatively short space of time.

BTW this is the jack http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-620479 ... B00OCIBPIM

[greenlime100]

From my experience with jacks there are seals that can be replaced and the jacks can be serviced and repaired.
Leaking seals means a leaking of the fluid from one chamber to the next within the jack itself.

The problem with replacing the seals is basically like finding parts for a Chinese truck. Most jacks I've seen here are all Chinese, just branded differently... Just like that ford jack.
Sealy and big red are the only two brands of jacks I buy because parts are available and i know I'll get good life out of them.

[reeLpACE]

Anyone have a wood router they want to part with?

[X_Factor]

if ur looking for something cheap check home mart or A1 tools for the skil brand

[*KRONIK*]

Anybody know where to get 6.5" circular saw blades with 5/8" centre hole?

I borrow a saw from a padna and dats the size it uses...

[Ted_v2]

Quick question.
I currently have 50 ft of 3/8 pvc air hose connected to my compress. I wanna swap it out for a 25 1/2 " hose.

Anyone have a idea how much one might cost to make? Or should I buy one already pre fab?

I'm getting a massive pressure drop after 50 ft. My impact wrench seriously lacking and I know it's not the compressor because I'm not seeing the air pressure dropping. It's standing up firm.

[greenlime100]

Your regulator should be set to 90psi or the registered air rating of the impact you are using. Your compressor should also be producing a higher cfm than the cfm rating on the impact. Remember after every frl there is a 2 to 5psi drop, not considering any fittings after that.

With that length of hose you'll get a lot of moisture. There are charts online that show the pressure drop across various lengths and compares the different hose materials. I believe PVC at that length isn't very efficient can't remember clearly but check for the charts.

Just last week i piped a workshop with over 80' @ 90psi 26cfm. We get about a 6 psi drop at the furthest end and that still powers a 1" impact.

[Ted_v2]

At 90psi the gun in barely performing. I bumped it up to 120psi and its better. Tried with two impacts same problem.
I feel its the pressure drop to be honest.

[greenlime100]

If possible attach a gauge to the end of your hose and check the reading. I'm assuming your regulator is at the beginning of that hose so more than likely that PVC hose isn't handling the pressure well. There are some rubber hose that are rated at 300psi that work really well and minimize the pressure loss.

PVC hose should be use for shorter runs. If I can get a hold of the charts in work tomorrow I'll upload a pic of it.

[Ted_v2]

Its a direct drive electric compressor. Everything make up together. Except till the air connector. I believe thats the hose is the problem. I'll call Trinidad hose tomorrow and see the cost.

[Sanctifier]

...I currently have 50 ft of 3/8 pvc air hose connected to my compress. I wanna swap it out for a 25 1/2 " hose.

FYI: Just a "Heads Up" to 2nrs generally... Though flexible PVE air hose can be used in the short term, PVC PIPE is NOT recommended for use for pressurized air-distribution.

Although 'Schedule 80' (& even 'Schedule 40' ) PVC is used by some, it is NOT safe to use with an air-compressor.
Link--> PVC Pipes - Pressure Ratings.

It is very easy to accidentally bump a PVC air line and end up with a face full of plastic shards... It is NOT an issue of pressure rating, only failure mode. I am told by a licensed plumber and a Ph.D./P.E mechanical engineer that it is also prohibited by most building codes for the same reason.

Link--> Shop Air Piping.

Their

[greenlime100]

PVC air hose CAN be used and is used for painting guns and other small pneumatic tool applications....however NOT as a main distribution line and should not be used at that length.

If he wishes to better pipe his air system better he should run a line from his compressor across his workshop and then use a shorter run hose for his tools connected to outlets nearer his work site.

In my workshop I don't use any hose longer than 15ft.

But again for impact tools and long runs the PVC hose isn't your best option.

[Ted_v2]

I ment pvc type hose. It's sorta plastic based. Called Trinidad hose and have it for a good price. Gonna see what quality it is and then order it. I'll never use pvc pipe to plumb air. Never.

Also my compressor is 20gallons. I usually roll it nearby whatever I'm working with and use it there. I'm don't need anything more than 20ft of hose at any given moment.

[greenlime100]

Yup they supply a good year hose rated for 300psi.

For a main line many people use galvanized pipe but because of rusting and other temperature factors people are now changing.

[Ted_v2]

It's the Goodyear for that price. Damn. That's a good deal