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I need to cut lots of thin wall metal (usualy brass) tubing for applications in the lighting industry. I need nice clean perpendicular cuts and find a hand tubing cutter to be slow and "messy". However I would rather not have to use a huge 14" chop-saw due to space considerations. Can anyone recommend a power tool that will do the job without being way over powered – preferably bench mounted?

With no offense to others who answer, nor to you,,,Number 1 has the best clue so far.

I have to wonder however, since it seems to be your stock in trade, why not research more deeply into pipe cutters that can be more stationary.

What I more enjoy about the spin type pipe cutter is the clean cut aspect, as opposed to any other, and again with no offense a sawzall etc. still means mounting the stock to keep it stable, and doesn’t strictly promise a straight 90 degree cut. Plus the residue needs more cleanup/out.

Also regarding thin wall stock. The speed of any blade, in conjunction with the weight of the device, might distort the stock in cutting.

Regarding "Messy" perhaps in part it has to do with being operated by a human, again, no offense, and the fact that the wheel needs turning to engage the blade deeper in each spin, even on thin stock.

As you are "IN" the industry, and may need the "tool" to be mobile, I’d look deeper into specifics, if I was in need.

Steven Wolf

tools that I would likely use. brad, finish, framing nailer. pressure washer, paint spray gun, dusting. inflating tires.

do i need to buy an air compressor more than 100psi? or is 115 recommended.

The problem is volume of air. A compressor that is 150psi and a 5 gallon resovour has 7.5 gallons of useable psi at 100psi. Get the math? If your using a framing nailer is using .1cuft per shot at 100psi and you have a compressor with 5 gallons at 100psi your going to be turning on your compressor pump every 10th shot. those factors get worse the more use you have. An air rachet uses a lot more volume, a paint sprayer even more. If you use a air sander you use a lot too.

I had a catalog a few years ago very thick and detailed that had all of this, but do not remember the name of the supplier.

http://www.outwater.com/

I use them often!

Request a catalog to be shipped to you.

i have opened a new animal hospital and i need all the equipment such as ultrasound machines, veterinary table,lighting, x ray, cages, and the list goes on i have the building set up i just need the equipment i need. i know that it will cost A LOT so what is a good company that would be willing to sponsor my animal hospital and will supply these tools at a good discount or even less.

TW Medical is good.

Link provided, click products and services and then their online catalogue.

They also finance clinic start ups and even do some marketing work for you.

My front brake pads are worn out and I plan on changing them tomorrow and need to know what tools I will need like the size of the wrenches and such. Please Help. Also any advice on tips or tricks of getting it done will be helpful.

1. HEX KEYS — PREFERABLE METRIC, SET OF METRIC OPEN END AND CLOSED WRENCH KEYS
2. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE MANUAL.IF HANDY
3.SET EMERGENCY BRAKE ON , WHILE CAR IS OFF.
4. USE A HYDRALIC JACK TO LIFT CAR FROM ONE SIDE AT A TIME.
5. REMOVE TIRE
6. LOOSEN CALIPER OFF ROTOR, BY USING PROPER
HEX KEY COUNTERCLOCK WISE AND CARFULLY JIGGLE AND REMOVE, IF OLD AND STICKY USE THE TIRE IRON, FLAT SIDE AND JIGGLE AND REMOVE PADS OFF THE ROTOR AND LIFT OFF,,PAY CARFULL ATTENTION HOW IT WAS HOUSED, IT COMES WITH THE KIT, PADS AND PINS, TO PROPERLY PLACE BRAKE PADS, SQUEEZE THE CALIPER INWARD INTO ITS HOUSING, PLACE BRAKE PADS AND REINSERT. DO THE SAME TO THE OTHER SIDE,AND MAKE SURE TO EXPELL SOME OF THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE CLAIPER CYLINDER BY LOSSENING THE FLUID RELEASE NUT AND THEN TIGHTEN IT, THIS JUST TO LET ANY TRAPPED AIR OR LIQUID. PUMP BRAKE UNIT UNTIL IT IS HARD, CHECK BRAKE FLUID, LOC ATED UNDER HOOD, BE CAREFULL, GOOD LUCK..IF THE LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE TURNS ON THEN REPEAT LAST STEP. NOTICE TAKE A GOOD LOOK: AT YOUR ROTORS THEY MAY ALSO NEED SHAVING.

I inherited my dad’s old school automotive repair tools, like two snap-on roll-around boxes stuffed with everything imaginable.

I don’t have a use for ‘em but I don’t want to just give ‘em away either. Where do I look to find what they’re worth and where to sell ‘em without a big hassle?
I’m in northern California and I have the tools in storage in central Arizona, so I don’t know if that would make a difference on what I could ask for them. I’m hoping that I don’t have to itemize EVERY piece there and I realize that I’d have to give some sort of accurate description of what I got.
I don’t have a lot of time to invest in trying to sell these, and it’d make it a lot easier if they sold by themselves!

What should I do and where do I look?

you can not get old tools replaced under warranty just because they are old, they must be defective. if you have snap-on tools for sale you will have no problem selling them most mechanics even at dealerships have to provide their own tools and are looking for quality tools all the time. you can get an idea off of e-bay of an appropriate price but like anything else you own it is only worth what the highest bidder will pay. if you don’t want to fool with selling them try a consignment shop. or look for local swap meets many car enthusiast buy tools and you can enjoy the day admiring their handy work. snap-on tools will sell themselves!

I want to find out what it is called its that electric nail thing used to file the nails when they are putting the acrylic nails
where exactly could i get one? like on ebay? do you guys think they have them like at sally’s beauty supply

Nail drill, electric file, e-file, electric nail file, etc.

I don’t think Sally’s has a very huge section for nail tools. You can try asking them to order it for you, but it might be quicker and cheaper to get it online. Decent nail drills can cost from $100 – $600 though. Cheap ones stop working after a while, and they don’t have that much power.

Also, read the instructions manual and be very careful because if you don’t use them properly, you can damage your nails permanently.

I think Snap On tools used to handle them, you could start with their website.
Good luck!

I am getting a work bench and some power tools for Christmas, and was wondering what were the most necessary for intermediate woodworking. Thanks

A peg board is also handy to hang those clamps! Wood boring bits up to an inch diameter are handy, countersink bit, various sized phillips, robertson and flat edge screwdrivers. Palm sander.

For those of you that has hand power tools you should do a search for "Recalls of power tools" if you have never done this before you will be shocked.

NOT SHOCKED!!
Every thing man has ever made was on a trial and error basis.
Once in mass production it is not surprising that all the bugs have not been ‘worked’ out!
This is the reason manufacturers offer warranties.

"BRILLIANT"!!!!