Garage Tools

[theycallmeWALLY]

Figured I'd start a thread for all things tools.

Questions for what to purchase, Where to buy, How to use, Which ones you use the most.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

So I've never had the fancy safety wire pliers or used safety wire before on my truck.. shocker right haha.

Figured with the rebuild I should probably put some additional effort into keeping the truck nice and together for once.

What size Safety wire should I go with for standard safety wire use on the truck? .032 or .041

 

[michael_gonzalez]

Either will work. Not sure which I carry in the truck. Definitely good to keep on hand for trail fixes.

 

[Klever]

Saftey wire pliers are not a "necessity" especially if you're only doing a few ties. You can use regular pliers.

I also recommend going the thicker saftey wire as well.

They have lots of stuff too: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

Saftey wire pliers are not a "necessity" especially if you're only doing a few ties. You can use regular pliers.

I also recommend going the thicker saftey wire as well.

They have lots of stuff too: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/

They're only like $25 on amazon so I'm going to buy them just to have them when I need them.

 

[Klever]

Oh trust me I love tools too, I support all tool purchases...some tools just are always a necessity lol. That being said I have 2 pairs ha ha. Just don't waste the money on the China made ones ha ha!

 

[DesertGoat]

are you going to be drilling bolt heads or buying pre-drilled?

i know there are some jigs out in the world for bolt-head drilling, curious what you end up with for jig + bits etc

 

[the bodj]

Has anyone used the new JD2 notchers? My tricktools notcher is a certified POS, and I've done some modifications to replicate the notchmaster but it's just not cutting it (pun intended). I was looking at the notchmaster the other day and saw they have two new offerings and was wondering what your opinion is of them?

 

[Cleandezert]

saftey wire... you guys are fancy. I have used my tool twice.
Now if anyone needs an AC line crimper tool, i bought one when i put vintage air in black betty and will never use it again. Who wants a good deal on a tool?

 

[GahnRacing]

Sweet new “garage tools” I just recently picked up

 

[DesertGoat]

Has anyone used the new JD2 notchers? My tricktools notcher is a certified POS, and I've done some modifications to replicate the notchmaster but it's just not cutting it (pun intended). I was looking at the notchmaster the other day and saw they have two new offerings and was wondering what your opinion is of them?

i have the JD2 notcher.
it's real nice for the money, pretty beefy & a decent bearing for the holesaw shaft.
Still can't get very close to a bend though.

 

[SaltyMethods]

I picked up this bad boy off of CL for $50. Stoked. Been looking for a decent belt sander for months.

 

[Mullen]

Has anyone used the new JD2 notchers? My tricktools notcher is a certified POS, and I've done some modifications to replicate the notchmaster but it's just not cutting it (pun intended). I was looking at the notchmaster the other day and saw they have two new offerings and was wondering what your opinion is of them?

i have the JD2 notcher.
it's real nice for the money, pretty beefy & a decent bearing for the holesaw shaft.
Still can't get very close to a bend though.

I have the Notchmaster and agree with Goat. It's worth the money for a garage fabber, but if I was running a shop I would go for one of the belt sander style notchers. Adjusting a notch with the hole saw style is a pain and you can overdo it quickly.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

Has anyone used the new JD2 notchers? My tricktools notcher is a certified POS, and I've done some modifications to replicate the notchmaster but it's just not cutting it (pun intended). I was looking at the notchmaster the other day and saw they have two new offerings and was wondering what your opinion is of them?

Can confirm that the JD2 notcher I have is a solid unit.

Seems to lock in center well and it's all nice and tight.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

I picked up this bad boy off of CL for $50. Stoked. Been looking for a decent belt sander for months.

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Love finds like this. I've been on the look out for a 'cheap' metal band saw for years now but just can't find a perfect garage sized one. The horizontal one I have works well though for now.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

In need of a new welding helmet...

looking for some suggestions

 

[GahnRacing]

In need of a new welding helmet...

looking for some suggestions

I have a Jackson that I’ve run for the last 5 years? I like it a lot. Recently went to buy a Miller with the same viewing profile.. $400+. Couldn’t bring myself to do it

 

[the bodj]

I have a Miller digital elite and it’s awesome. However, I picked up a $35 YesWelder helmet off Amazon for my wife and I find myself reaching for that more and more.

 

[Mullen]

Does anybody know if the Miller or Jackson helmets are made in USA? I know most of the Lincoln helmets I've seen come straight from Wuhan.

 

[FENDERFAB]

i got that yeswelder helmet on amazon i think it was the 100$ one its great. They have a few different models

I have a basic miller helmet i use for mig and i have the yeswelder one strictly for tig so im not having to clean and change lenses all the time. I had a miller digital elite that only lasted for a year before it broke.