Garage Tools

[theycallmeWALLY]

Looks like I'm going to go with a Yes Welder!

Is this what you have?

Yes Welder

 

[FENDERFAB]

Yes sir! its actually pretty nice quality and very comfortable.

 

[DesertGoat]

i don't know anything about YesWelder brand but it sounds chinese & cheap and the only comment I have to share is that when it comes to your eyes generally spending a few extra bucks on quality products is money well spent.

my opinion.

 

[GahnRacing]

Couple new to me additions. I’m slowly running out of space

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

What type of Mill is that in the background?

 

[GahnRacing]

@theycallmeWALLY

 

[Brett_408]

This notcher is just like the JD2 and works great I'v been using it for a long time now.

Knock Off Notcher

 

[Brett_408]

Also this metal cutting circular saw fucks hard!!! Lol its quickly become one of my favorite tools I haven't touched a chop saw since I got it.

Best 170 Bucks You Can Spend

 

[the bodj]

This notcher is just like the JD2 and works great I'v been using it for a long time now.

Knock Off Notcher

How is the holding strength? I’ve found that crappy notchers can’t hold tubes well and they let the holes as chatter and bind and shred teeth.

 

[Brett_408]

How is the holding strength? I’ve found that crappy notchers can’t hold tubes well and they let the holes as chatter and bind and shred teeth.

I know exactly what you mean. This one holds tubes great no chatter and I have been using the same 1 3/4" milwaukee hole saw for my entire front end build and its still cutting good. I do use a milwaukee cordless drill on the slower setting though. 1/2" drills break wrist and destroy hole saws hahah

 

[Hunter_mf_]

How do you hooligans go about organizing this small random shit??
Self tappers
Cotter pins
Counter sunk hardware/washers
Lock tight
Silicone Shit
E tape
Butt connectors
Etc…. Have always struggled with this little odds and ends shit lol

 

[Hunter_mf_]

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.

love my infinity, lightweight, huge screen, you can set a alarm for lunch time haha

 

[94-]

Speaking of welding helmets, I bought a Hobart auto darkening from tractor supply a few years back and it turned out to be a pos. The batteries constantly die and doesn’t auto darken consistently. My buddy had the same one with similar results.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

How do you hooligans go about organizing this small random shit??
Self tappers
Cotter pins
Counter sunk hardware/washers
Lock tight
Silicone Shit
E tape
Butt connectors
Etc…. Have always struggled with this little odds and ends shit lol

By no way am I organized but I have found that more tool boxes = better. Basically I'd rather have a drawer just for electrical, just for hammers, just for xyz.

This dudes space is inspiring.

 

[FENDERFAB]

How do you hooligans go about organizing this small random shit??
Self tappers
Cotter pins
Counter sunk hardware/washers
Lock tight
Silicone Shit
E tape
Butt connectors
Etc…. Have always struggled with this little odds and ends shit lol

I just use slim divided trays. I have one for electrical, one for fender washers and tabs and body fasteners, one for spare hardware etc.

20 Bin Medium Portable Parts Storage Case

Amazing deals on this 20 Bin Medium Portable Storage Case at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Something like this, they have alot of sizes

 

[Cleandezert]

How do you hooligans go about organizing this small random shit??
Self tappers
Cotter pins
Counter sunk hardware/washers
Lock tight
Silicone Shit
E tape
Butt connectors
Etc…. Have always struggled with this little odds and ends shit lol

I will see if i can find a pick, but i use a fishing tackle box for wiring connectors and tools.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/plano-7771-guide-series-tackle-box

I then have 2 bolt bins hanging over my work bench that holds bolts, and all the random shit i have, including hiems, bushings, cotter pins, rivits, bolts, zip ties, coozies and other shit.

 

[mobil1syn]

last tool i bought and was wishing i had it sooner was an electric die grinder. being poor a nice compressor capable of running air tools has always been out of the question. this thing has so many uses it amazing.

4 Amp, 1/4 in. Die Grinder

Amazing deals on this 4 Amp 1/4In Die Grinder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[michael_gonzalez]

last tool i bought and was wishing i had it sooner was an electric die grinder. being poor a nice compressor capable of running air tools has always been out of the question. this thing has so many uses it amazing.

4 Amp, 1/4 in. Die Grinder

Amazing deals on this 4 Amp 1/4In Die Grinder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Good call. My M12 one sucks ass for what I need.

 

[charlie brown]

i picked up the HF digital helmet a few years ago. worked great in the beginning. but it seems to "flash" my eyes now.
i have played with the adjustments, cleaning, battery's.
it has the generic lens. do you need different lenses for mig...tig?

 

[DesertGoat]

idk about the newer ones but the older helmets that have a photocell in lens would need to be "charged" after sitting unused for a while.
Meaning you used to have to leave them in the sun or something for an hour before welding again.
it would surprise me if a 2022 helmet technology still needs that to be honest, though. so could be dead wrong here