What‘s your newest Tool?

[Tractorhead 9,064]

Thinkering of a new Torch, because my old is lost and i need ohne.

After searching a little arround i found that Thing, promoted as a „cool flameless“ Solution.

 An Induction heater- first i doubt it will work for my needs,  but than i think i can it send back so let‘s order it.

 

so i bought it and today it arrives.

while unboxing... 

 

 

a nice Aluminium case jumps out - nice.                                          There are lot‘s of Parts inside.

 

     

 

 

 

After opening this cool Alucase i have to do immediately a Test, that appears very impressive.

 

 

 

 

Cool Tool

[Stormin 9,981]

Been that long since I bought a new tool, I can't remember what or when.

[squonk 41,155]

37 minutes ago, Stormin said:

Been that long since I bought a new tool, I can't remember what or when.

That because you have everything!  

Edited March 4, 2021 by squonk

[CCW 1,295]

My newest tool is a rebuilt table saw.  Bearing died in the direct drive mechanism and was way too expensive to repair.  Could almost buy a new table saw for the cost of the repair.  I ended up with a great cast iron table and no motor or blade.  Solved my problem by mounting my 30 year old worm drive skill saw to the underside of the table and it not works better and quieter than ever.

 

 

[DennisThornton 4,769]

2 hours ago, Tractorhead said:

Thinkering of a new Torch, because my old is lost and i need ohne.

After searching a little arround i found that Thing, promoted as a „cool flameless“ Solution.

 An Induction heater- first i doubt it will work for my needs,  but than i think i can it send back so let‘s order it.

 

so i bought it and today it arrives.

while unboxing... 

 

 

a nice Aluminium case jumps out - nice.                                          There are lot‘s of Parts inside.

 

     

 

 

 

After opening this cool Alucase i have to do immediately a Test, that appears very impressive.

 

 

 

 

Cool Tool

I've been looking at those!  Even how to build one!  Awesome!  Must share your thoughts!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

I thinkering also to built one myself, but for about 170 bucks i better save the time.

 

That‘s a 1KW induction heater and i try it today on several Scews.

from M8 up to M20.

 

a M 20 Screw needs 1:30 - min:sec to glow dark red another 30 sec and it glows bright red.

 

i be excited about that Tool.

there where 6 fixed coils in the Set including 2 free winding coil wires.

The Aluminum case is a nice gift on Top.

Everything have its place inside and be cleanly stored after use.

 

I.m.h.o. a good tool.

 

tried it today on the rusty Screw and it works like a charme - i love it.

the only thing that annoy‘s me, was the question why do i not buying this earlier.

[JoeM 7,874]

Got a couple knock off Ryobi batteries, 6AH, seem to work okay. Worked on both chargers. The original batteries were not to good and Ryobi is worthless on warranty. Got the tools said, why not?

I use the DeWalt stuff on the HD projects. 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,600]

2 warranty replacement 3/8” Craftsman ratchets (uhm... hammers... pry bars... drink stirrers...) 

 

[Stepney 2,325]

This ancient valve lapping tool. Built by the Kunkel Tool Company, which according to the internet does not exist. 

Interesting reversing drive to it, works great. Pat. dates on it for 1897, 1903, and 1906.

[Lee1977 6,667]

These two arrived the same day.

[ebinmaine 67,627]

Been trying to learn how to sharpen my own drills. 

Got this in the mail yesterday. 

Wasn't stated as NOS but it has no visible use. It's never been fastened to anything. 

 

I'll give it a go...

 

 

 

 

 

[Mickwhitt 4,642]

That kind of tool has mixed results. Takes a lot of luck to get consistent results.

I have a similar one that is properly engineered to set the angles and clearances. Much better results but still can be a fiddly job.

Off hand grinding is the best, if you can master it. 

Let me know how you get on with it.

Mick 

[Lee1977 6,667]

Hand sharping drill bits you just hold it up there at an angle and twist. Now getting the right angle and the right amount of twist is some what harder to do.

[Racinbob 11,094]

These days I don't have a need for an impact wrench very often but when I do I sure miss having one. I pondered it for a while. Do I go air for the maximum giddyup go? Cordless for convenience? If I did that I would go with Ridgid to match the batteries with what I already have and their lifetime warranty. After much thought I settled on this:

 

 

I figured for most of my applications it was easier to drag a cord out rather than an air hose. I've used it a fair amount already and I love it. Great reviews with the biggest complaint being that it's heavy and that it is. I'm thinking it will do everything I need an impact wrench to do. 

[Lee1977 6,667]

14 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

These days I don't have a need for an impact wrench very often but when I do I sure miss having one. I pondered it for a while. Do I go air for the maximum giddyup go? Cordless for convenience? If I did that I would go with Ridgid to match the batteries with what I already have and their lifetime warranty. After much thought I settled on this:

 

 

I figured for most of my applications it was easier to drag a cord out rather than an air hose. I've used it a fair amount already and I love it. Great reviews with the biggest complaint being that it's heavy and that it is. I'm thinking it will do everything I need an impact wrench to do. 

All my tools are either corded or air. I found out I don't use battery tools often enough to keep them charged when I need them, 

[ebinmaine 67,627]

2 hours ago, Mickwhitt said:

Let me know how you get on with it.

 

2 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Hand sharping drill bits you just hold it up there at an angle and twist. Now getting the right angle and the right amount of twist is some what harder to do.

 

 

 

I've got the basic understanding of what to do. 

My issue is inconsistency. 

About half the time I sharpen a bit it looks ok. 

 

I bought this tool hoping I can make more even grinds.