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I've already decided that if I buy an electric vehicle, the 1st step will be an electric bicycle. I can get around The City. But still, the major drawback for me is range anxiety and charge time. I'm not yet ready to go thousands into a bicycle. Certainly not over 10 thousand for an electric motorcycle. And a Tesla or electric Mustang is not how I want to spend that kind of money. I'm waiting for the technology to improve on batteries. Something with faster charge, and longer range.
Gosh, that looks exciting. I don't work with my hands for a living. I do work on my home, cars, motorcycles - and help the occasional friend or relative. So I'm a nut for tools. My dad is the same way. So what are your plans with your new toys? Is there a project coming up that you have to have the electric ratchet for? I'm kind of on the fence about getting one. I like power tools. I don't like the batteries wearing out, and having a useless tool, when it cost more to buy a battery than the tool is worth. Years ago, I got an air tool ratchet - which I never used. Too lazy to set up the air compressor, use the tool, then put the compressor away. Luckily, at my advanced age, I can still spin a ratchet.
Gosh, that looks exciting. I don't work with my hands for a living. I do work on my home, cars, motorcycles - and help the occasional friend or relative. So I'm a nut for tools. My dad is the same way. So what are your plans with your new toys? Is there a project coming up that you have to have the electric ratchet for? I'm kind of on the fence about getting one. I like power tools. I don't like the batteries wearing out, and having a useless tool, when it cost more to buy a battery than the tool is worth. Years ago, I got an air tool ratchet - which I never used. Too lazy to set up the air compressor, use the tool, then put the compressor away. Luckily, at my advanced age, I can still spin a ratchet.
Rob,
Yes I have a project (or two) for these two. We got a ‘93 Bronco, and have a pair of ‘06 F250’s. I’m not THAT Old, but the mileage has added up with a combination of Chainsaws, Hammers, Crushed right hand, And 20+ years of CADD I’ll take advantage of any modern benefits I can.
Right now, we are looking at a water pump/coolant leak on the Bronco and who knows what is next for either the 6.0 Diesel or the 5.4 gasser.
A water pump leak on a 93 would not be unusual. When I had my old Explorer, I had to replace the water pump somewhere around 300,000 miles. As I recall, new belts, hoses, thermostat housing, and thermostat. I took the liberty of finding a thermostat which opened at a lower temperature. Instead of the factory 195, I think it opened at 175. Then since you have to remove the fan at the fan clutch, to get to the water pump - I installed an electric fan. In today's world, almost every car or truck has an electric fan. The are real easy to install, and it opens up the engine bay.
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Tools look good, and the price is right. I don't work on vehicles much anymore, so I only have a cordless drill,. I got tired of the wimpy 12 volt one, and upgraded to 18 volt. I think it is Black & Decker, but not 100% sure. Also bought a socket set. One of those "professional grade" black tools from Stanley. I have yet to use them though, so I don't know if they are professional or not. I had a set of Stanley tools I bought from Fingerhut which worked great, but I gave them to my daughter so she could have a set of tools for the Sienna I gave her.
Will. Is that a hammer drill or what? It sure looks beefy for a plain cordless drill.
I gave away my old Hilti hammer drill. It was still working well, but I didn't think I would need one. Now I need one to drill some holes in a concrete pad for a small shed over our well head. Maybe I can borrow one from a neighbor.
GlueGuy, It is a 1/2” Impact. My little 1/4” one just doesn’t have the oomph to do what I need. I still need to replace my large air compressor, but have the usual stumbling blocks. Primarily a lack of space.
GlueGuy, It is a 1/2” Impact. My little 1/4” one just doesn’t have the oomph to do what I need. I still need to replace my large air compressor, but have the usual stumbling blocks. Primarily a lack of space.
Then you may consider air tools instead of power tools.
The little sprinkles last brought a little chill. We're finally getting winter. Safeway has pork chops for $0.88 per pound. My local store is selling it in the cryovac bag. Just big pieces of bone in pork loin. You figure it out for yourself. I will process it into baby back ribs, and tenderloins. Pretty good deal if you are handy with a small boning knife.
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