what's in the tech bag

[subaro]

Re: what's in the tech bag

what about mini glue gun. I had one in my bag all the time. superglue would fail a lot, but not hot glue. It is sure, and pulled me out many times to get the machine working till get replacement part or permanent fix depending on the issue. superglue i would use if the part cosmetic looks would be obvious and heat issues as hot glue will soften with moderate heat. but definitely must have in the bag. And hot glue can be strengthen with the use of plastic and metal as braces ect. any thoughts.

[blackcat4866]

Re: what's in the tech bag

Since it's threaded you can thread on a handle of whatever type you like, or extend the length. =^..^=

[subaro]

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This is the difference between the standard spring hook and my spring hook.

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My spring hook is made from a 14" length of 1/2" threaded rod, and case hardened. I made if for fixing unit springs, but it works nicely for other purposes. The threaded rod never slips out of your grip. =^..^=

That spring hook you made is cool. what i like about it too is the the grip you will get from the threads when pulling.. good stuff.

[blackcat4866]

Re: what's in the tech bag

This is the difference between the standard spring hook and my spring hook.

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My spring hook is made from a 14" length of 1/2" threaded rod, and case hardened. I made it for fixing unit springs, but it works nicely for other purposes. The threaded rod never slips out of your grip. =^..^=

[fixthecopier]

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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.

I had noticed a difference in quality. I still buy their screwdrivers because Sears is 3 miles from shop and they are easy to return. Klein Tools were always awesome when I was doing electrical. I have a 30 year old pair of lineman's dykes that you use as a hammer to build a house and not effect their ability to work. We referred to them as an electricians hammer.

In the now ravaged factory town I used to work in, there was a New Briton tool company factory. I turned down a job there but had lots of friends that worked there. Same factory made over a dozen different brands of tools. Everything from Craftsman to the cheap junk. I remember being told that the socket press could knock out 10,000 an hour. Difference in quality depended on type of metal and heat treat process.

[subaro]

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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.
FROM fixthecopier

Yeh, i agree tools today are not made like years gone by. So i buy cheap ones and modify them to do the function that i want. Here is a 2 dollar plier i bought and modified or re-engineered to suite my needs. the spring will never slip from the tip as i have modify the tip [not seen in the pic ] Most pliers even the best seem to slip when pulling on the spring to attach or you yourself tend to let go of the grip and there goes the spring. With this one that won't happen.

[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.

[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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[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.

[subaro]

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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.

[theengel]

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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.

[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.

[fixthecopier]

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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.

[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?

[subaro]

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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.