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JayL
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Re: Automotive Tools

That's what I am doing now in my home garage. Folding workbench and rim bases for my vises and bench grinders. Space is a premium so I have actually few design choices.

An anvil is also a good tool to have.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 30/04/2010 3:10 pm
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Nice anvil there Jay. I'd like one just like it. I saw one at Han's tools selling for P5k IIRC ... maybe later ... though I've been told 2nd hand ones are just as good except you have to get lucky to find one.

 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:44 pm
JayL
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Re: Automotive Tools

Cheaper in Binondo around 40% less.

I purchased this in the junk shop for around 1k. Problem is it is too noisy when hammered on. Unlike the anvil which absorbs most of the sound.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 30/04/2010 11:27 pm
JayL
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Re: Automotive Tools

For stuck nuts and bolts and the occasional heating short of firing up the oxy ace torch.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 02/05/2010 11:42 am
JayL
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I mounted my 4" Vise already. Cost of the base is

15" Truck Rim - 350
2 " Pipe - 150
8" x 9" Top Plate 3/8" - 200
7" Round Base Plate 3/8" - 180
Paint
Welding

I don't have much mounting options except for a movable base. Space constraints for another workbench.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 02/05/2010 2:53 pm
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Re: Automotive Tools

Some good quality Japanese Made Replacement Auto Parts ....

555 Brand for Tie Rods, Bolt Joints, Rack Ends

Bando Brand for Belts

KYB Brand for Shock Absorbers ( some models might be Made in Thailand now but of good quality too from same company )

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 02/05/2010 7:02 pm
JayL
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Re: Automotive Tools

Black & Decker Crossfire Auto Level Laser

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-BDL310S-Projected-Crossfire/dp/B0002TG1DE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1272799343&sr=8-1

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 02/05/2010 7:24 pm
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I hope a good store like Panda will carry this products. Very good line of Taiwan made automotive tools with a decent prices.

http://www.gearwrench.com/

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 04/06/2010 6:52 pm
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i thought gearwrench is US?

 
Posted : 06/06/2010 6:53 am
JayL
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Danaher Tool Group who owns KD Tools and Gearwrench is a US company. They have already moved production to Asia. Gearwrench are high quality Asian made tools.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 06/06/2010 10:34 am
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Re: Automotive Tools

Garage is busy today. I already cleaned up a bit but still looks messy. I need to build one more folding table and probably a rolling tool cart to help get things more organized during work. Probably piping the compressed air lines too would make it more efficient.

We were fabricating some custom brackets and installing Hood Flush Pin Kits on the car.

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 05/07/2010 10:53 pm
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Re: Automotive Tools

i dont know about cars but that looks neat

 
Posted : 06/07/2010 12:34 am
JayL
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Notice the table. No more space to work on. I need a tool cart to hold the tools and free the table top. 🙁

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

 
Posted : 06/07/2010 12:53 am
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Re: Automotive Tools

You've got too much tools already!:p Like in your shop..tool storage is always a problem of mine..

Is that a real carbon fiber hood? looks nice..

 
Posted : 06/07/2010 12:56 am
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Re: Automotive Tools

i saw those tool storage metal things in hans... costs as MUCH as my entire workshop 🙂

 
Posted : 06/07/2010 1:06 am
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