theesotericone
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They own way more then Craftsman. DeWalt, Bostich, Porter Cable, Mac, Lenox and I'm sure a few I'm forgetting. I've been using DeWalt tools for a long time. They have only gotten better since the Stanley purchased them.
Need to get ALL the TOOLS!
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They own way more then Craftsman. DeWalt, Bostich, Porter Cable, Mac, Lenox and I'm sure a few I'm forgetting. I've been using DeWalt tools for a long time. They have only gotten better since the Stanley purchased them.
2ndhandyotaman
Member
Ryobi, Lista and Proto for sure. I know that there's many more. I recently worked there at the main engineering/design campus in Towson, MD for 2 years. I cant even count the number of small chinese companies that they purchased that make the consumer goods. Basically anything labeled 'Black and Decker' isn't even produced by them anymore, it's just re-branded items.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Some of my favorite tools are:
1) Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet
2) My two Dewalt Impact Guns
3) Flex head ratcheting box end wrenches (Gear Wrench)
4) 120 Position flex head ratchets (Gear Wrench)
5) OTC Puller Set
6) Harbor Freight 20 Ton Press
Ahhh, who am I kidding. I love all my tools. Teri, tool buying is a disease and you will become afflicted too. Mark my words. At least it's more healthy than getting hooked on crack.
1) Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet
2) My two Dewalt Impact Guns
3) Flex head ratcheting box end wrenches (Gear Wrench)
4) 120 Position flex head ratchets (Gear Wrench)
5) OTC Puller Set
6) Harbor Freight 20 Ton Press
Ahhh, who am I kidding. I love all my tools. Teri, tool buying is a disease and you will become afflicted too. Mark my words. At least it's more healthy than getting hooked on crack.
TrexRunnerGirl
New member
Hey y'all - i'm fixin to do my rims and need to know what to get.
I was thinking of starting with the steel brush on the air wrench, then going to the multi tool hand sander. Finish with fine sand paper by hand?
I also want to paint the inner emblem on the rim but that's probably hand painting?
Does this sound like a sound plan with correct tools?
Was gonna do plasti-dip and see if I like it, then move to more permanent color. Rustoleum is my friend I think. :artist2:
and also going to repaint the roof rack bars while I'm at it.
I was thinking of starting with the steel brush on the air wrench, then going to the multi tool hand sander. Finish with fine sand paper by hand?
I also want to paint the inner emblem on the rim but that's probably hand painting?
Does this sound like a sound plan with correct tools?
Was gonna do plasti-dip and see if I like it, then move to more permanent color. Rustoleum is my friend I think. :artist2:
and also going to repaint the roof rack bars while I'm at it.
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97t4r81
New member
Sounds good. Safety specks mandatory. Wire brush and sand. Tape off area, clean with grease/wax remover or acetone. Triple check prep work, prime, sand, then put on your color, then clear.. I haven't used plastic dip, but same steps, no primer and multiple "light" coats. I don't think you'd sand between coats with plastic dip. Depending on how ugly the clear is on your rims, you may only need to scuff up the coating and paint, but if its flaking you'll need to remove completely..hope this helps
Hopeless Diamond
New member
Warm the cans of Plasti-dip in warm water for about 10 minutes before you use them. The spray will be a lot finer and will provide a better finish especially if you're trying to do it in cold weather
MarkamisPrime
New member
Yeah warming the plasti dip cans is a good idea.
Tools...hi my name is Mark and I am an addict.
I have two pretty large tool boxes and a tool cart pretty full.
But being a mechanic is my career, for starters top 5 eh.
Get a craftsman 250 piece set from sears for pretty cheap, good tools and a well rounded variety of what you are going to need to do anything to your rig.
And a torque wrench
With those two you’ll be set for a long time.
Tools...hi my name is Mark and I am an addict.
I have two pretty large tool boxes and a tool cart pretty full.
But being a mechanic is my career, for starters top 5 eh.
Get a craftsman 250 piece set from sears for pretty cheap, good tools and a well rounded variety of what you are going to need to do anything to your rig.
And a torque wrench
With those two you’ll be set for a long time.
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