New Tools
07-24-2012, 07:29 PM
#1
New Tools
I've been buying alot of air tools this year since I involuntarily switched occupations at the end of last year! I'm repairing Allison Off-Highway automatic transmissions and I've had to buy quite alot....(2) 90 degree Die grinder, (1) straight air die grinder, (2) 3/8" air impact wrenchs, (1) 1/2" air impact (pawn shop), several long heavy duty punches and chisels, (1)extra 3 lbs hammer, 3/8" and 1/2" impact sockets.....These are some 3000-4000 lbs trannies and everthing is big on these transmissions! I had alot of tools already but these extra air tools are necessary cause you'll screw/wrench your arm off in one day since there are so many fasteners...
10-08-2012, 07:17 PM
#5
Invested in a nice set of snapring pliers....I'm really thinking about opening up a 3rd gen A/T just to see how it's assembled, So I figured I need these, and maybe swap some springs to make the tranny shift more crisp.....of course changing as much as I can with a overhaul kit....
04-04-2013, 09:58 AM
#7
I was able too find a 1550 PSI Husky electric pressure washer for $20....Man did it revive my driveway and garage......never pressure washed in the 15 yrs, I've lived there.....Man the results were awesome!
But a good pressurewash is epic...I borrow my uncle's gas powered one and do the deck and fence every two years, driveway and front walk each year.
04-05-2013, 04:36 PM
#9
Got a new 16' x 7' garage door Wednesday my old one started buckling and sagging....Didn't want it to fall on our cars.....Picked up a 12 gallon air tank for doing maintenance on cars away from my garage, it's basically serves to be able to clean things a little better....Got a 10-12 gallon electric powered air compressor I can use at customer locations if I need to drive air tools....it has bad rings and I'm rebuilding as a remote compressor....
01-05-2014, 04:19 PM
#11
Anyone interested in a Ingersoll Rand 3/8" air ratchet? Got about (4) 3/8" drive air ratchets: 1-Bluepoint, 1-Craftman Pro, 1-Ingersoll Rand, and 1- Chicago Pneaumatic....I'm keeping the BluePoint picked it up for $80 from a my Cornwell tool guy who said the previous owner didn't wanna pay $80 to the airtool repair shop for it too be fixed and Anyone interested in the ratchet had to pay for it's $80 repair and it's thiers...I jumped on it! The Craftman Pro is really nice, The Ingersoll Rand is awesomely nice as well, The CP is good not as pretty I'll post some pictures of the ones I'm interested in selling....pm if you're interested please!
06-29-2014, 11:01 PM
#14
Invested into more Cornwell tools! Had a Harbor Freight $9.99 diegrinder and 90 degree diegrinder w/3" sanding pad in which I upgraded to the higher $ stuff...Got a new tech at work I'll sell the Harbor freight stuff too for $30! Next items on list will be XL Gearwrench ratcheting box end wrenches, and some super swallow 3/8" drive impact swivel sockets....
03-08-2015, 07:59 PM
#15
Decided to purchase a Cornwell Mini air Recip saw...Man this thing cuts thru everything! My set has file attachments, blades, etc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cornwell-Too...-/321565105925
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cornwell-Too...-/321565105925
12-18-2016, 10:41 AM
#16
Well I have a 18v Dewalt cordless drill, 14.4v Milwaukee(hammerdrill) cordless which just seems to be too big for applications working on aircraft...So I had to invest into the smaller lighter 12v drill and impact driver, 2 tool kit, I might keep all the drills or give one to my nephew who's working in the automotive industry.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...o-kits/2497-22
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...o-kits/2497-22
12-18-2016, 11:14 AM
#17
My 18 yr old nephew is a new automotive tech and in need of tools...I'm checking out tool sales...I'm not a Harbor Freight hater but with all the Xmas sales, everyone has tools on sale...So I would love to spend some money on my nephew, buying him a nice starter 5 door Tool Cart...I remember leaving out of state to attend Aviation school and my dad gave me a tool set made in Taiwan, wow Horrible quality way worst than Harbor or Northern Tool...You can probably find better tools at Walmart nowadays...anyway I still have alot of those wrenches in my home tool chest. They're not really being used, some are now bent like horseshoes..A few of the wood handled screwdrivers are still in my box...So I upgraded as needed and Nephew will have to do the same....
01-02-2017, 12:16 PM
#18
Hard to beat HF for $/value. Personally I really like Gearwrench for the cheap sockets or go with Williams (the USA built lines) but it adds up quick despite being "discounted"
My only concern with a cart as a primary box is when stuff starts accumulating on top, it becomes a PITA, those side trays help a lot with that. I've pondered getting a cart with the sliding top trays a couple times. The 26" box from HF is a tremendous value imho but he'll probably have trouble filling it at first and if they don't have any other work surfaces in the shop he might do better with a lower chest without the upper. Also with the cart you have an unsecured area. On the plus side it's probably just enough storage for the tools he has. As he gains experience he'll decide what features he likes in a box and how much it's worth to him
and the carts are always handy to keep around
My only concern with a cart as a primary box is when stuff starts accumulating on top, it becomes a PITA, those side trays help a lot with that. I've pondered getting a cart with the sliding top trays a couple times. The 26" box from HF is a tremendous value imho but he'll probably have trouble filling it at first and if they don't have any other work surfaces in the shop he might do better with a lower chest without the upper. Also with the cart you have an unsecured area. On the plus side it's probably just enough storage for the tools he has. As he gains experience he'll decide what features he likes in a box and how much it's worth to him
and the carts are always handy to keep around
12-11-2017, 09:51 PM
#19
Hard to beat HF for $/value. Personally I really like Gearwrench for the cheap sockets or go with Williams (the USA built lines) but it adds up quick despite being "discounted"
My only concern with a cart as a primary box is when stuff starts accumulating on top, it becomes a PITA, those side trays help a lot with that. I've pondered getting a cart with the sliding top trays a couple times. The 26" box from HF is a tremendous value imho but he'll probably have trouble filling it at first and if they don't have any other work surfaces in the shop he might do better with a lower chest without the upper. Also with the cart you have an unsecured area. On the plus side it's probably just enough storage for the tools he has. As he gains experience he'll decide what features he likes in a box and how much it's worth to him and the carts are always handy to keep around
My only concern with a cart as a primary box is when stuff starts accumulating on top, it becomes a PITA, those side trays help a lot with that. I've pondered getting a cart with the sliding top trays a couple times. The 26" box from HF is a tremendous value imho but he'll probably have trouble filling it at first and if they don't have any other work surfaces in the shop he might do better with a lower chest without the upper. Also with the cart you have an unsecured area. On the plus side it's probably just enough storage for the tools he has. As he gains experience he'll decide what features he likes in a box and how much it's worth to him
and the carts are always handy to keep around
12-11-2017, 10:02 PM
#20
Been doing alot of research with a coworker (pilot)of mine and he even ordered a Gator Built Tool Box and I'm next...These boxes are over engineered and heavy as hell empty...This 72" is what I shooting for since my employer wants all our tools shadowed...Doing that really takes up alot of space and my Craftsman toolbox is just too full to shadow anything effectively with... I've out grown this 46" Bottom Rollaway, w/Chest and side box! Thought about a 56" Extreme Toolbox but I'm scared it'll be tight as well...The pricing is awesome and the quality is up there with Snap-On if not better....Why spend $8000+?
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/gat...l-cabinet.html
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/gat...l-cabinet.html
Last edited by CMax03; 12-11-2017 at 10:07 PM.
12-13-2017, 09:23 PM
#21
Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by shadowed? I never heard of that.
I looked at the link and saw that an option is MDF top. I have used MDF for workbenches and the glue deteriorates from the oil and comes apart and you end up with wood bits on everything. If you get that, I would suggest you cover it with 1/4 or 3/8 inch plywood.
I looked at the link and saw that an option is MDF top. I have used MDF for workbenches and the glue deteriorates from the oil and comes apart and you end up with wood bits on everything. If you get that, I would suggest you cover it with 1/4 or 3/8 inch plywood.
12-18-2017, 02:24 PM
#22
Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by shadowed? I never heard of that.
I looked at the link and saw that an option is MDF top. I have used MDF for workbenches and the glue deteriorates from the oil and comes apart and you end up with wood bits on everything. If you get that, I would suggest you cover it with 1/4 or 3/8 inch plywood.
I looked at the link and saw that an option is MDF top. I have used MDF for workbenches and the glue deteriorates from the oil and comes apart and you end up with wood bits on everything. If you get that, I would suggest you cover it with 1/4 or 3/8 inch plywood.
Last edited by CMax03; 12-18-2017 at 02:32 PM.
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