Tools!

[balakay]

I want one for work. Cant carry my cell phone outside the breakroom. I just have to make sure whatever I get has quick release straps.

 

[Anathollo]

Meh, I’ve tried several time and do t make it more then a couple of hours before tossing it in the truck. Shit gets on my nerves

The rubber ones don't bother me. Barely feels like I'm wearing it.

 

[Silverback]

I have a few of the silicone ones as well.. they tend to get "hot" on my finger so I don't wear them long.

 

[Taco Loco]

The rubber ones don't bother me. Barely feels like I'm wearing it.

But does it help keeping your erection up for a longer time?

 

[Anathollo]

But does it help keeping your erection up for a longer time?

Well you know it does...

 

[Taco Loco]

 

[achirdo]

A watch would last me about the first hour of my day (sitting on my ass doing paperwork) then it would either get smashed, get ripped off or cause me to lose a hand. Hell I switched over to a rubber wedding ring after almost burning my finger off from an electric arc.

I'll wear a watch every once in a while. Like on the rare day I'm not building something.

I've never had a metal wedding ring actually, didn't wanna risk it. Silicone from day 1.

 

[achirdo]

Rolex is all about the name and flash. I know a few guys that are real watch snobs and both of them have a Rolex to say they have one; but they prefer other watches.

Tudor watches are a rolex brand made in the same factory, for like half the cost. It just uses a off the shelf movement and not a handmade rolex one. Saw one of theirs I want but I'd much rather blow 4k on a rifle lmao

 

[balakay]

Rolex is all about the name and flash. I know a few guys that are real watch snobs and both of them have a Rolex to say they have one; but they prefer other watches.

I've heard the same. My uncle has over $100k in watches and he said theres nothing special about the Rolexes. He said his favorite one to wear was less than $1000 and he only wears nicer ones on special occasions.

 

[Oswego]

I bought a Tag back in the 90's down in St Lucia. Might have helped me land a bar fly or two way back when I did that crap. I still wear it camping because I leave my phone in my car or at camp when we go out most of the time. Screw being "connected" in nature ~ thats the whole reason I go camping. Disconnect from hummanity and reconnect w/nature

 

[CowboyTaco]

I like my regular old Seiko. Nice, but not too nice.

Why are we talking about watches in the tools section?

So I'm about to do the ECGS bearing. I figure I might as well do the wheel bearing/hub assembly at the same time. I have the hub puller that was required last time and the race driver used to install the ECGS bearing. I've watched the YouTube videos where most people are just using a big flathead screwdriver to remove the CV axle. I bought a new pack of screwdrivers because mine just weren't that big (). However, I'm considering going back and renting a slide hammer as well. Seems like that might be the better option to remove the axle since I plan to reuse it. Thoughts?

Assuming you agree, should I rent one or buy one?

Free AutoZone rental or $20 at Harbor Freight...

Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc

Anything else you can think of that I should know before attempting this solo (and for a first time)?

 

[Anathollo]

I like my regular old Seiko. Nice, but not too nice.

Why are we talking about watches in the tools section?

So I'm about to do the ECGS bearing. I figure I might as well do the wheel bearing/hub assembly at the same time. I have the hub puller that was required last time and the race driver used to install the ECGS bearing. I've watched the YouTube videos where most people are just using a big flathead screwdriver to remove the CV axle. I bought a new pack of screwdrivers because mine just weren't that big (). However, I'm considering going back and renting a slide hammer as well. Seems like that might be the better option to remove the axle since I plan to reuse it. Thoughts?

Assuming you agree, should I rent one or buy one?

Free AutoZone rental or $20 at Harbor Freight...

Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc

Anything else you can think of that I should know before attempting this solo (and for a first time)?

This wonderbar + a mallet pops out the axle every time.

 

[CowboyTaco]

This wonderbar + a mallet pops out the axle every time.

Sweet. I already have this guy and a mallet.

 

[Taco Loco]

Sweet. I already have this guy and wished I had a mullet.

fify

 

[Anathollo]

I may have ordered a new tool that is reddish in color and some batteries that may or may not be reddish and black as well.

 

[CowboyTaco]

I may or may not go order this set on my lunch break.

RIDGID 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah Battery, (1) 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger, and Bag-R9633SBN - The Home Depot

 

[Anathollo]

I may or may not go order this set on my lunch break.

RIDGID 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah Battery, (1) 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger, and Bag-R9633SBN - The Home Depot

I've heard horror stories about Rigid's warranty return process.

Also, out of the majority of tools I see out in the field, I'll see a subcontractor with Rigid drills and then on the next job they do for me they'll have new Dewalt or Milwaukee drills then. That says a lot about those tools. When it comes to Ridgid, I usually only buy their plumbing tools.

Also, I'm finding that you can piece together "tool kits" on Amazon and come out a little cheaper than buying them as one whole set from the Homeless Despot. So add a couple of batteries, a battery charger and then the bare tools that you want to your Amazon cart. Then you can go compare it to the home depot website with tax.

 

[CowboyTaco]

I've heard horror stories about Rigid's warranty return process.

Also, out of the majority of tools I see out in the field, I'll see a subcontractor with Rigid drills and then on the next job they do for me they'll have new Dewalt or Milwaukee drills then. That says a lot about those tools. When it comes to Ridgid, I usually only buy their plumbing tools.

Also, I'm finding that you can piece together "tool kits" on Amazon and come out a little cheaper than buying them as one whole set from the Homeless Despot. So add a couple of batteries, a battery charger and then the bare tools that you want to your Amazon cart. Then you can go compare it to the home depot website with tax.

My F-i-L is a GC and has said that he sees guys using Ridgid on the jobsite pretty regularly. I started building my tool collection up based on his recommendation and the lifetime service agreement. I've had to get 2 tools serviced under warranty. One of them went back several times and after replacing every part in it, they eventually gave me a new tool. Not once did they ask in what manner I was using the tool. It was sort of a no-questions-asked "here you go" kind of scenario. So my experience with the warranty coupled with the lifetime battery replacement, I'm going to stick with them.

 

[Oswego]

I like my regular old Seiko. Nice, but not too nice.

Why are we talking about watches in the tools section?

So I'm about to do the ECGS bearing. I figure I might as well do the wheel bearing/hub assembly at the same time. I have the hub puller that was required last time and the race driver used to install the ECGS bearing. I've watched the YouTube videos where most people are just using a big flathead screwdriver to remove the CV axle. I bought a new pack of screwdrivers because mine just weren't that big (). However, I'm considering going back and renting a slide hammer as well. Seems like that might be the better option to remove the axle since I plan to reuse it. Thoughts?

Assuming you agree, should I rent one or buy one?

Free AutoZone rental or $20 at Harbor Freight...

Slide Hammer and Puller Set 14 Pc

Anything else you can think of that I should know before attempting this solo (and for a first time)?

one of the most important tools man has invented

even though time is just a theory

 

[Anathollo]

My F-i-L is a GC and has said that he sees guys using Ridgid on the jobsite pretty regularly. I started building my tool collection up based on his recommendation and the lifetime service agreement. I've had to get 2 tools serviced under warranty. One of them went back several times and after replacing every part in it, they eventually gave me a new tool. Not once did they ask in what manner I was using the tool. It was sort of a no-questions-asked "here you go" kind of scenario. So my experience with the warranty coupled with the lifetime battery replacement, I'm going to stick with them.

Cool well that's good to hear! You're the first I've heard from about the warranty going through. I would still spend a minute seeing if you could save some cash by piecing the kit together on amazon.