Tools! Tools! Tools! Big spenders vs big savers.

Bobster said:
@USApat is that ancient valve grinding compound? I have a smaller can from the 30s... :)

PS: your shelves look very similar to mine but I am a CRC guy... ;)
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Not sure where you're looking, but if it's in the top shelf inside one of those plastic costco peanut containers with the lid chopped off, those containers could contain anything and have toothpaste style lubes! LOL. CRC works and was just used on some calipers last week. CRC is on the shelf somewhere and also used. Their carb and brake cleaner is great.
 
USApat said:
Not sure where you're looking, but if it's in the top shelf inside one of those plastic costco peanut containers with the lid chopped off, those containers could contain anything and have toothpaste style lubes! LOL. CRC works and was just used on some calipers last week. CRC is on the shelf somewhere and also used. Their carb and brake cleaner is great.
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Crc is good stuff, the best I have used yet is Kroil. My father in law uses it at a local factory and is always bringing me a can or 2. Super expensive, prob above what i would spend, but dam, the results don't lie
 
BeerHunter said:
Another adage learned over the years, "Why is there never time to do something correctly, but always time to do it correctly the second time?" :rolleyes:
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Because some people can only see what's right in front of them. Binary thinkers. Not to be confused with linear thinkers, who are predominately left brained and logical.

The challenge for linear thinkers is if they don't truly master it, they tend to always go down the same path because they learned what they know through methodical repetition. The old and overused axiom for this is ... when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

All decisions should be data driven. When the data is missing or there are gaps, you have to rely on logic and experience. The funny thing about people and logic is how many people believe they are logical. :)
 
And the data shows that if you mess up even a cheap set of Harbor Freight punches while working on a Glock or P80 build then you are definitely doing something wrong.

One should always use the proper tool for the job. Some jobs will require high end tools while other jobs can be done with cheaper tools. A smart person knows when they can save money and do so.

But you do you.
 
The German language has a thing with making one giant word out of several smaller ones. My fave is profilgummikleber. Is there a word for "lover of German tools"? This is the place for you:

KC Tool | America's #1 German Tool Distributor

Find quality hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and insulated tools. Order catalogs and read customer reviews and our tool reviews and comparisons.
www.kctool.com www.kctool.com

They have some cool sales on things you may not necessarily need but are a pleasure to own. Case in point, a case of Hazet bits.

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That was part of their Black Friday sale last year. They also have a really fun Advent calender made by Wera. And if that is not enough to bring out your childlike wonderment about tools, Wera has a hot air balloon shaped like their screwdriver that tours the world.

The KC Tool Instagram page is something to behold but I warn you, there you will find the most blatantly explicit tool porn on the WWW. I would advise caution before even thinking about going there.
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Tools can be another addiction, eh?

I got hooked on the "Fix-It Sticks." They're overpriced for what they are. But they are quality, and they're just freakin' cool.

And this kit fits in my range bag. I can fix anything at the range! LOL!
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Damn. Having now been shown the light, I was too late to grab this beauty.

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Racer88 said:
Tools can be another addiction, eh?

I got hooked on the "Fix-It Sticks." They're overpriced for what they are. But they are quality, and they're just freakin' cool.

And this kit fits in my range bag. I can fix anything at the range! LOL!
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Did you really mean English? :) Well, that's better than Chinese any day of the week!
 
Bongo Lewi said:
Damn. Having now been shown the light, I was too late to grab this beauty.

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1988 YUGO GV | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1988 YUGO GV at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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I saw a comedian years ago who did a bit about the Yugo...

I was walking down the street, and I saw a parked Yugo. I noticed that it had "The Club" installed on the steering wheel.

(Audience laughs at the humor of protecting a Yugo with "The Club." But that's not the punchline.)

So I broke into the Yugo and stole The Club!
 
Racer88 said:
Tools can be another addiction, eh?

I got hooked on the "Fix-It Sticks." They're overpriced for what they are. But they are quality, and they're just freakin' cool.

And this kit fits in my range bag. I can fix anything at the range! LOL!
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I especially like the small torque wrenches. Seems like a nice kit to have in your range bag or bugout. Compact.
 
Alex said:
The German language has a thing with making one giant word out of several smaller ones. My fave is profilgummikleber. Is there a word for "lover of German tools"? This is the place for you:

KC Tool | America's #1 German Tool Distributor

Find quality hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and insulated tools. Order catalogs and read customer reviews and our tool reviews and comparisons.
www.kctool.com www.kctool.com

They have some cool sales on things you may not necessarily need but are a pleasure to own. Case in point, a case of Hazet bits.

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That was part of their Black Friday sale last year. They also have a really fun Advent calender made by Wera. And if that is not enough to bring out your childlike wonderment about tools, Wera has a hot air balloon shaped like their screwdriver that tours the world.

The KC Tool Instagram page is something to behold but I warn you, there you will find the most blatantly explicit tool porn on the WWW. I would advise caution before even thinking about going there.
🤤 🤤 🤤 🔧 🛠 🪛
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There is definitely some nice stuff on that site. There are some dandy punches.
 
bapegg said:
And the data shows that if you mess up even a cheap set of Harbor Freight punches while working on a Glock or P80 build then you are definitely doing something wrong.
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I'm not debating your point but I'd like to mention that I had to hit the 1/8 punch quite hard with a hammer to get the roll pins to move in the Dagger frame posted earlier. :eek:

Alex said:
They have some cool sales on things you may not necessarily need but are a pleasure to own.
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I have a number of Dick files in all shapes and sizes. :)
 
Bobster said:
I'm not debating your point but I'd like to mention that I had to hit the 1/8 punch quite hard with a hammer to get the roll pins to move in the Dagger frame posted earlier.
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Did you end up replacing that roll pin with a solid pin?
 
Alex said:
I wish I had a time machine. I would let you pick which car I had to buy from this commercial:


View: https://youtu.be/0HJALwCNbco?si=Db1NEZt0dqy2g7vn
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I choose the Vega. For every tank of gas it burns 2 quarts of oil. Why waste money on a fancier car?

If you are into oozin' and cruisin', you gotta go with the Delta 88. As James Cotton sang...

Now that you've ridden in my Rocket '88
I'll be around every night about eight
You know it's great, don't be late
Everybody likes my Rocket '88
 
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Alex said:
I wish I had a time machine. I would let you pick which car I had to buy from this commercial:
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For 9 beans that Firebird/TransAm Ram Air looked good! :)

Bongo Lewi said:
Did you end up replacing that roll pin with a solid pin?
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I didn't have any 1/8" solid pins that were long enough "in stock" and it was evening so no where to get them. I didn't drive them all the way out and made sure to mark the slot so if they did come out so they could go in the same way without chewing up the frame too bad. I'm going to do a write-up on the pins and trigger with pics soon...

Bongo Lewi said:
I’ll bet you say that to all the girls. ;)
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"I can rub you square, triangle, flat or round--any way you want it, baby..." :D
 
Bongo Lewi said:
Did you end up replacing that roll pin with a solid pin?
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As I didn't remove the roll pins all the way, I did not replace with solid but I DID think about it then and yesterday at ACE Hdwr. All I had in stock were 70S welding rods and they are not hardened as a proper steel pin would be. I didn't have any 1/8" stainless rod. I DID make a couple guide pins out of 1/8" 4043 Al. Red is the plier side. I also have 1/8" x 1-1/2" new roll pins in an assortment. They would have to be shortened as my rough measurements of the Dagger pins were about 15/16" (1" would work) for the rear and 1-1/8" for the front.

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Speaking of hardness (and Dick files ;) ), notice the wear on the front pin where it is in contact with the rail block. Also note the trigger pin and the "wear" it has. I did notice the trigger pin was "looser" than I'm used to, but it is held in by the slide release lever spring... :unsure:

Ace had lengths of 1/8" piano wire which might be hardened a little more than steel welding rod. They also had bronze rods but no pins. I took pics of their inventory for future reference.

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Flexing with my old Snap-On punch set. Cost over $100 at the time but it will outlast me. I use the big center punch quite frequently and it usually lives in tool pouch on the bench.

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