what's in the tech bag

[allan]

Hehe and there it goes.

weirdest must be the enema pump i use as a blower.

[subaro]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Hehe and there it goes.

weirdest must be the enema pump i use as a blower.

I'll ask you a question that my boss sometimes ask me. Are you a man or a mouse ?

post the pics. want to see actual photos of the tools of the trade we use every day. does not matter how stupid it looks. My thinking is, if it works for me forget what the rest says. Maybe we can get some ideas of making our job easier.

I will post mines tonight. for the record allan has stolen the candy from the kid.

[jmaister]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Ryobi TEK 4v screwdriver.

works like a charm. just ignore "for your lady friend?" remark at homedepot.

[allan]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Ryobi TEK 4v screwdriver.

works like a charm. just ignore "for your lady friend?" remark at homedepot.

I'll race you with a normal screwdriver.

[Paul Ridds]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Would love to know a quality screw driver out there,one that has attachments for the majority of screw heads.

[fixthecopier]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Would love to know a quality screw driver out there,one that has attachments for the majority of screw heads.

Just curious, how many different heads do you run into working on equipment? A #2 Phillips works for 95% of my calls, a #1 covers the other 5%. If working on plotters 2 different torx bits will cover me. As far as quality goes, Craftsman used to be my tool of choice. They have a REAL lifetime warranty. If you take your screwdriver and use it as a punch and it doesn't work on screws anymore, they will replace it. However I have noticed the tips are not cut sharp enough anymore on some and looks like the best needle nose pliers cost about $50 or more to get ones that are precision enough to tightly grip tiny springs and wires, so I have a bag full of surgical hemostats I use for that.

[subaro]

Re: what's in the tech bag

I'll race you with a normal screwdriver.

I'll give you an hour start ahead. [see the pic]. You want nothing with these. The ryobi 4v is very light and small, but the torque and speed just don't cut it.
I can use these all day long and it is satisfying using it. You have to get the midas touch in using power tools correctely. Although i am in a shop setting, if in the field i will sacrifice others to take the driver.
Like allan cannot do without this. allan said his was 1/2 meter, i measured my driver from tip to drill handle and the it is 20" about the same as allan's. But i have got the power and i like it.

let see the pics of your tools guys and gals.

[allan]

Re: what's in the tech bag

I'll give you an hour start ahead. [see the pic]. You want nothing with these. The ryobi 4v is very light and small, but the torque and speed just don't cut it.
I can use these all day long and it is satisfying using it. You have to get the midas touch in using power tools correctely. Although i am in a shop setting, if in the field i will sacrifice others to take the driver.
Like allan cannot do without this. allan said his was 1/2 meter, i measured my driver from tip to drill handle and the it is 20" about the same as allan's. But i have got the power and i like it.

let see the pics of your tools guys and gals.

I have been tearing down MP 6500's and 2090's in under 2 hours doing about 3 a day(glad those days are over). Even with a power tool its going to be close. It seem like a hassle to work with its heavier, and a normal screw driver keeps to force dead on center and it gives you just the right amount of feel.

How long does the batteries last and does it have sensitive torque control?

[fixthecopier]

Re: what's in the tech bag

I'll give you an hour start ahead. [see the pic]. You want nothing with these. The ryobi 4v is very light and small, but the torque and speed just don't cut it.
I can use these all day long and it is satisfying using it. You have to get the midas touch in using power tools correctely. Although i am in a shop setting, if in the field i will sacrifice others to take the driver.
Like allan cannot do without this. allan said his was 1/2 meter, i measured my driver from tip to drill handle and the it is 20" about the same as allan's. But i have got the power and i like it.

let see the pics of your tools guys and gals.

I bought a Dewalt screwdriver and drill to make my job eaiser. they are rock solid, I can drive screws through bamboo wood all day long, but went back to old school screwdriver after about two weeks. Those power drivers are great until you strip a head with one.

[ZOOTECH]

Re: what's in the tech bag

I bought a Dewalt screwdriver and drill to make my job eaiser. they are rock solid, I can drive screws through bamboo wood all day long, but went back to old school screwdriver after about two weeks. Those power drivers are great until you strip a head with one.

If the power driver does not have an adjustable clutch, I wouldn't use it, and the bit must not be worn.

[theengel]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Craftsman used to be my tool of choice. They have a REAL lifetime warranty. If you take your screwdriver and use it as a punch and it doesn't work on screws anymore, they will replace it. However I have noticed the tips are not cut sharp enough anymore.

Craftsman used to be made in America. They're not anymore. Home Depot approached the Craftsman factories (the ones that were put out of work because Sears decided to outsource) and asked if they could make thier Husky brand. Home Deopot saved a lot of jobs by doing this.

Then, of course, they started having the Husky brand made outside the US as well.

I use Dewalt #2 screw tips. You can buy a box of them and replace them every few months.

[subaro]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Even with a power tool its going to be close. [allan ]

You are kidding right. not a chance.
Specs:

• Voltage: 12V
• Battery type: Lithium
• Battery amp hours: 1.3
• Torque (drill): 220 in-lbs
• RPM Speed applications (Drill): 315 RPM
• RPM in High torque applications (Drill): 1,200 RPM
• Torque (impact): 950 in/lbs
• RPM (impact): 2,400 RPM
• Blows/Min (impact): 2,500 BPM

I use this every day for normal repairs and for teardown and rebuilds. I use mainly the driver and not the drill as for speed and the bit not coming loose. The chuck in these tools are amazingly straight with no wobbles. If you drop it with the bit then your bit will bend and develop wobble.
Before this our shop used dewalt 7.2v cordless which is almost indestructable. The battery went and saw this combo for $99 and bought it. using it since dec 2012 and just like it a lot. When i attempt to use my snap on 10in #2 , i soon have to pick up this driver. battery last about three week before recharge. recharge is 20-30 min and so far the battery is still solid.
PLUS you save on your arm tiredness. I use these to install anything. However when installing parts like fuser, i double check tightness with my 10" #2.
Big plus, has led light, so you can see where you are putting your tooool tip.
this driver ---- hand tool night vs day. I too like the feel of my 10", but as the saying goes, work smarter not harder.

I know a lot of folk are weary of power tools, but if you learn to use them correctly, they are real time and energy savers in my opinion.
PLUS if these drivers were the cause of problems, i would definitely get the feedback from the field supervisors and outside techs, as parts will fall off or they cannot remove screws ect. none so far.

[allan]

Re: what's in the tech bag

I bought a Dewalt screwdriver and drill to make my job eaiser. they are rock solid, I can drive screws through bamboo wood all day long, but went back to old school screwdriver after about two weeks. Those power drivers are great until you strip a head with one.

I know i have used a makita impact driver before hanging blinds for a bit they work just awesome. Those lithium ion batteries are the best. Driving thru a 55mm wood screw thru 100mm of good pine. those are impressive.

[rapidocument]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Black+Decker 350RPM with drill+scrwdriver bits and choice of hi/lo speed.
full charge in 2 1/2 hrs.
I've had 2 of these so far, lifespan is about 2 years of daily abuse.
Only thing I dont like is the LED bulb is way too dim or worse sometimes comes in an orange hue.

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[subaro]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Black+Decker 350RPM with drill+scrwdriver bits and choice of hi/lo speed.
full charge in 2 1/2 hrs.
I've had 2 of these so far, lifespan is about 2 years of daily abuse.
Only thing I dont like is the LED bulb is way too dim or worse sometimes comes in an orange hue.

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Yeh, i have that exact model i bought for on the road work. I don't like the charge time and the run time. It's ok for the price, i paid 45 dollars on sale at home depot about 5 yrs ago. I have not use it in a long time. May just have to donate so someone can make use of it. You have to charge those every night for use next day.
Today's cordless are quite good on battery charge and run time. I see some of road techs have makita, and they are very light and powerfull, but i can't find them on sale.