Garage Shop: Tools

i love those things! so good if you just need some fast work and don't need to drag the air line out and make sure the compressor is ready to go and the tool.

 

Man I'm glad you are using that thing.

 

It bends 1/4" so freaking easy.

 

OK I know this is a bit pricy but I would look at this Dewalt table saw it goes on sale every now and then, I own the 8-1/4 inch version(no dado option) and Ive found it to be good even for small jewelry sized wooden boxes. If you want to go cheaper this Ridigd is a decent one but the fence isnt nearly as nice. Regardless of which you get I would buy a fine tooth Diablo blade for cleaner cuts.

 

The wife and kid have taken over the house and this little corner is all I have left. I'm standing my ground.
The final frontier.

 

Figured it'd be appropriate to ask here.

I cut shit, weld shit, bend shit, and everything in between.

However, I did a job today where I made this (shown tacked, before fully welding) -



I went with 1/2" steel rod, for aesthetics and for strength.

What do you guys use for bending 1/2" rod?

Will be making more of these and would prefer something easier and quicker than a MAPP torch, vise, and Marine strength for the next 3 sets (and more hopefully).

 

Looks like you need a small press with a round top die or possibly a porta-power. Nice work!

 

Yeah someone pointed out just getting that small tube bender from HF meant for bending pipe.

Never considered to use one for round stock.

 

Just picked up the Astro Pneumatic XL ratcheting flex head wrench for their nano sockets (model 78318). It's showing up on Amazon for $25 w/ free shipping.

Combined with their 3/8" nano sockets (I have the 6-24mm set) you have a super low profile, XL pattern, flex head ratcheting wrench "set." For $85. Compared to the Kabo 5pc wrench set sold under different brands for anywhere between $225 - $450. Plus the nano sockets are 6pt vs the spline drive 12pt of the Kabo wrenches.

$31 Astro Tools 78318 Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratchet Wrench, Extra Large, Grey

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBJZAL4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (showing $33 as of this post but it fluctuates down to $25 weekly)

$90 Astro Tools 78319 19pc 3/8" Drive 6-24mm Low Profile Nano Impact Socket Set - No Skips

https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Tools-78319-Profile-Impact/dp/B01JBOT9U2

 

Thats a very cool tool.

 

interesting design., I've the Cornwell and a set of gear wrench double end ratching wrenches in my box that i love.

 

I have the Icon version of the Kabo set. Bought them on sale with a coupon for pretty cheap. Only used it a couple of times but they’re awesome.

Figured since I already have the Astro 3/8 nano impact sockets, why not add this for $25 and expand the range of sizes for a ratcheting XL pattern wrench set.

 

In my post above, the overhead light is from just 1 of these.
The garage is only about 400sq with 10' ceiling. One more wouldn't hurt but I don't think I'd go brighter bulb with a 10' or under ceiling.

GT-Lite LED Corn Cob Bulb, 40W (300W Equivalent), 5200 Lumen, Daylight 5000K, E26 Base

$20 GT-Lite LED Corn Cob Bulb, 40W (300W Equivalent), 5200 Lumen, Daylight 5000K, E26 Base

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092RMDZ84

 

you can never go bright enough. my garage of similar size has 5 8,000 lumen strip lights in it...

 

Do you wear tanning bed or welders goggles inside?

 

Quick Google doesn't look great, lots of people saying what was delivered isn't new/exactly what they ordered and bad customer service. Maybe woot is selling Amazon returns for cheap or something.

 

Used these compressors for the first time today. The jaws are a bit big with the little covers. Ended up compressing too much to where the jaws wouldn't come out. I think I'm going to take the little boots off and wrap the jaws in electrical tape to provide a bit more clearance.