Tool **** Friday.

[k0ua]

I believe it is called a pin puller but my father-in-law said they call it a DOG D---. hook the open end over the head of a pin then the pry bar would grab the humps on the handle and pull the pin. used on the rail road.

Okay. I don't think I have ever seen one before.

 

[goeduck]

Okay. I don't think I have ever seen one before.

You must have had only female dogs. They show up at the dangest times, like when guests come over. :confused3:

 

[woody]

Okay. I don't think I have ever seen one before.

I had never seen one either so I snapped a picture to share.

 

[orezok]

Anybody remember these killers

 

[bigtiller]

I ran a jumping jack compacter a bit smaller than that, it was an excellent way to knock your own teeth out.

 

[two_bit_score]

Anybody remember these killers

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I ran a jumping jack compacter a bit smaller than that, it was an excellent way to knock your own teeth out.

Scarier than a radial arm saw.

 

[Budweiser John]

The only thing scary about a radial arm Saw is using it for ripping.

B. John

 

[k0ua]

The only thing scary about a radial arm Saw is using it for ripping.

B. John

Yep, found that out pretty quickly. I have been using my radial arm now for decades and it is great for crosscutting, especially long and wide stock, but like you said, it really really sucks for ripping.

 

[dragoneggs]

The only thing scary about a radial arm Saw is using it for ripping.

B. John

I still have my dad's old Craftsman 10in radial circa 1964 I'm guessing. Haven't used it in years but can't seem to part with it. On a nice matching tool chest stand. We built a cabin with that thing, and no table saw. Yep... ripping was scary as all heck! Way too easy to bind and a wide rip was the worst. Also have the molding and dado blades. Once I got my own table saw, the radial was relegated to only crosscutting of long pieces. When I got my miter saw, it became a waste of space!

 

[BigBlue1]

Wiha has some good cutters and pliers. I still like my Knipex cutters best.

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I read some folks who were really enamored with the Knipex pliers (in the Rounded Drain Plug thread) so I picked up a pair of their Cobra locking pliers a while back. I can't figure out how it get it to lock. Seems just like a normal set of slip-jaw pliers to me. They look well made though and I like the way they adjust.

Rob

 

[4570Man]

I read some folks who were really enamored with the Knipex pliers (in the Rounded Drain Plug thread) so I picked up a pair of their Cobra locking pliers a while back. I can't figure out how it get it to lock. Seems just like a normal set of slip-jaw pliers to me. They look well made though and I like the way they adjust.

Rob

They don’t lock like a pair if vice grips would. They do grip much better than a cheaper set of slip jaw pliers. The difference is the quality of the teeth. And do yourself a favor and get some 10” knipex side cutters. They’re the best cutters I’ve ever had.

 

[two_bit_score]

I read some folks who were really enamored with the Knipex pliers (in the Rounded Drain Plug thread) so I picked up a pair of their Cobra locking pliers a while back. I can't figure out how it get it to lock. Seems just like a normal set of slip-jaw pliers to me. They look well made though and I like the way they adjust.

Rob

Is this what you have?

KNIPEX Cobra(R) QuickSet EN Self-Locking Pliers - YouTube


TBS

 

[BigBlue1]

Is this what you have?

KNIPEX Cobra(R) QuickSet EN Self-Locking Pliers - YouTube


TBS

Yes, that is the one. I tried it out on a few things and couldn't get it to 'lock' in any fashion. I know it isn't locking as in a vise-grips but their videos show it staying put after initial squeezing and I can't duplicate that.

Rob

 

[k0ua]

Does anyone have any comments, good or bad about this Hex plus system of L wrenches?
I had never run across these or knew anything about them..

 

[dragoneggs]

Does anyone have any comments, good or bad about this Hex plus system of L wrenches?
I had never run across these or knew anything about them..

Thanks for sharing James. Enjoyed the video and did a little light research. Engineering makes sense. Not sure it is worth upgrading unless you truly are hitting up against the capability of your hex drives... that said, if I was investing in hex drive tools, I would likely go that route.

The other 'technology' that I am aware of that hasn't caught fire is Torx Plus vs. Torx. Again, proprietary designs have limited the penetration of these in the market as well but another good system.

 

[k0ua]

Sometimes I start thinking about "you get what you pay for" tools. I have often used "just good enough to get by" tools or "homeowner" quality tools, but they sometimes (often?) disappoint me. But I know sometimes if you use quality tools, life is just easier and products last longer.

 

[two_bit_score]

Yes, that is the one. I tried it out on a few things and couldn't get it to 'lock' in any fashion. I know it isn't locking as in a vise-grips but their videos show it staying put after initial squeezing and I can't duplicate that.

Rob

I don’t have locking Knipix pliers so I’m not much help. Mine are just standard. But in that video it looks like the button will lock the lower jaw in place. Looks like it to me anyway.

 

[BigBlue1]

I don稚 have locking Knipix pliers so I知 not much help. Mine are just standard. But in that video it looks like the button will lock the lower jaw in place. Looks like it to me anyway.

I think the button allows the jaws to slide to different positions.

 

[k0ua]

So tell me again which brad nailer is superior? Yeah. I was a bit surprised too.
and that is not even taking in to account the price.

 

[4570Man]

Cordless nail guns aren’t on my shopping list yet. They’re too bullying and expensive for my likings.Bostitch smart point nail guns are my current favorite.