CarlSeibert Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wiha System 4 Interchangeable Precision Screwdrivers being one of several options. Unless you want the P-shaped jobs that bicycle mechanics use. In which case maybe Park or the inexpensive ones from Performance. But seriously, once you've used Wihas you'll never screw anything in any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 But seriously, once you've used Wihas you'll never screw anything in any other way. Actually, I have a complaint with smaller precision Wiha screwdrivers. Namely, if you really torque them hard, they come loose without fail. I've had this happen to probably 8 or 9 of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 But seriously, once you've used Wihas you'll never screw anything in any other way. I'm trying to resist for Dusty's sake, but you're makin' it damn hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Actually, I have a complaint with smaller precision Wiha screwdrivers. Namely, if you really torque them hard, they come loose without fail. I've had this happen to probably 8 or 9 of them... Really? I've used the heck out of mine for the last 4 years and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Really? I've used the heck out of mine for the last 4 years and never had a problem. Guess I should lay off the free weights for a while huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Either that or I should hit the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Actually, I have a complaint with smaller precision Wiha screwdrivers. Namely, if you really torque them hard, they come loose without fail. I've had this happen to probably 8 or 9 of them... Wow. I have a bunch of the old-style little ones with molded on handles and some of the bigger, onion-shaped ones with the hex shafts. The onion-shaped handles let you put a LOT of torque on. I haven't had one fail yet. Maybe you got some from a bad batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I got the Bondhus Hex wrenches (with the ball end) in metric and SAE. Quality tools. They opened that Esoteric like a...well, like a DAC that needed a proper wrench to be opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 My dad was always a big proponent of having the right tools for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 My dad was always a big proponent of having the right tools for the job. My Dad always said "Son if you've got a good tool, you need a good shed over it". That's been my excuse for my expanding gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoValidTitle Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I was actually going to recommend a couple songs from 10,000 Days as great for cardio, but I see now that I have it all wrong again. Recommendations anyway: Right In Two, and The Pot. You'll like them for running fast, Monkey Man. I with you on that one, the whole album is great. As far as hand tools I use this and it's great: Husky 26pc SAE & METRIC Ball-Head Hex Key Set w/ Torque Handle - 32207 at The Home Depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Anyone here have a reasonably price heat gun they are happy with? Mine just died tonight, all of a sudden heard a grinding and a bit of a smell from it. Not upset, this thing has served me fairly well for a good several years now, but it is time to move on. Current one was made by Grizzly, had variable temperature which was nice, and two speed settings, the lower one of which is all I ever used. It did have a bit of a tendency to melt the plastic surrounding the nozzle, which was a pain. A few times it would get all the way to the point of sticking to the nozzle, and then would start smelling bad. Grizzly HO800 Edited February 23, 2010 by cetoole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use a Black&Decker heat gun and I can't complain but to be honest I use a small butane torch 90% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 This is the one I have, I paid significantly less for it. Ungar 1095 Flameless Heat Gun edit - here it is, a bit cheaper - http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=360-390%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&FTR=&CFID=23003351&CFTOKEN=99491369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use the $10 harbor freight one, that looks very similar to the one Nate posted. It works okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have an art supplies one that works great for shrinking heat shrink, but would be useless for almost anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I really like Lateralus, Undertow, and 10,000 Days in particular. Toole should listen to some Tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I use the $10 harbor freight one, that looks very similar to the one Nate posted. It works okay. x2, though mine is more like this one, but orange: - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices Wouldn't mind having one of those U-shaped deflectors for it, but it works fine.. a hell of a lot better than the hair drier I would grab before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I actually gave my second one to Goodwill yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Speaking of good tools, I'm thinking about ordering one of these - Tenma Tenma Solder Fume Extractor With Carbon Filter 110VAC Soldering Equipment & Solder at Markertek.com - anyone ever use something like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I wonder how close it needs to be effective? I'd be curious how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I wonder how close it needs to be effective? I'd be curious how it turns out. I'm most concerned about that as well and that's what is keeping me from pulling the trigger. I've already heard from one user that it's range is like less than a foot, which is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 This info may be elsewhere, but I can't find it so apologies in advance... Can you guys recommend a decent SPL meter that I could use for volume matching, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Speaking of good tools, I'm thinking about ordering one of these - Tenma Tenma Solder Fume Extractor With Carbon Filter 110VAC Soldering Equipment & Solder at Markertek.com - anyone ever use something like it? They're next to useless unless you can cram it right behind whatever you're soldering, which means it won't work well at all if you're doing point to point work or soldering within a chassis. It's ok if you're working on a PCB and can put the thing right up against the board. Back when I worked in the electronics assembly industry we'd use something like this unit where there's a flexible vacuum hose that can be positioned directly over the work being soldered. The vacuum & filter unit goes under the workbench and the hose gets moved around to wherever it's needed, so even if you're working in the middle of a chassis you can put the hose right over it and let it suck away all the fumes. Unfortunately they ain't cheap to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've had one of these for a long time. It seems to do all the things - well, the one thing,actually - that a heat gun does with no problems. Amazon.com: Milwaukee Heat Gun MIL-1220HS Milwaukee Dual Heat Gun: Home Improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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