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Roy
USA
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 Posted - 01/29/2010 : 22:31:40
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Been having great luck removing stuck/stripped/rusty set screws and Phillips head screws using PB Blaster and a hand impact driver. Also had to use a die grinder with a cutoff disk to remove some rusty, rounded off hex head bolts. Couldn't work on old rusty junk tractors without them.  |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2010 : 23:29:20
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I like the impact drivers but I find the direction indicator on the selection ring to be confusing if I hAve not used in a while. Kinda like some of the road signs with international symbols.  |
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
Edited by - skunkhome on 01/29/2010 23:30:29 |
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 00:45:17
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You've got the fancy model. Mine hasn't got any indicators on it. Simple tool for a simple mind I guess.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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B112
USA
5230 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 01:09:43
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| My regular tools: A tire iron to pop the grease cups, PB Plaster, grinding wheel, the air tools, spark tester, starter fluid... Box of bolts, pins, and lots of spare parts. |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 10:37:50
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Originally posted by Cvans
You've got the fancy model. Mine hasn't got any indicators on it. Simple tool for a simple mind I guess.
Chris
When you smack it with a hammer, how do you know if it is loosening ot tightening the fastener? The movement is so minute you can't see it turning. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 10:49:51
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I started using these back in the late 60's when motorcycle side case screws were the Philips type. I place it in the screw head and rotate it unilt it stops. Then when you hit it with the hammer, that's the direction it will turn. I should look, the one I have now might have some type of indicator.
As Roy stated, these things are great for saving stuck or rusted threaded fasteners. Seems like I've used it with sockets also. I've never tried PB blaster but have had great results with Sil-Kroil. We used to purchase it in 5 gallon cans at the plant.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 11:16:00
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| I use both PB & Kroil....latter being the best. Been using the hand impacts for 40 years. 1st I owned was a Proto brand. Wore that one flat out in just 15 or 20yrs(motorcycle repair on the side of farming), & now have a Craftsman. VERY handy tool! No directional marks on either of mine, just as Cvans said, twist direction you're going & smack it! |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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B-16_IC
USA
2823 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 12:06:44
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I have been a loyal PB user since a auto parts guy sold me some, been hooked ever since! Never tried Kroil, haven't seen it available around here and don't do much mail order. As for the impact drivers, grew up using a Buffalo one Dad had. Actually a couple of them, they don't last forever! I bought a nice Lisle brand one from the parts store some friends of mine owned was going out of business. Good quality, American made. It works like Cvans described also, very handy tool! |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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skunkhome
USA
12827 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 12:28:49
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Originally posted by olcowhand
I use both PB & Kroil....latter being the best. Been using the hand impacts for 40 years. 1st I owned was a Proto brand. Wore that one flat out in just 15 or 20yrs(motorcycle repair on the side of farming), & now have a Craftsman. VERY handy tool! No directional marks on either of mine, just as Cvans said, twist direction you're going & smack it!
Well mine must be too cheap as you have to select which direction on a selector ring, kinda like a ratchet wrench but not nearly as straight forward. Twisting the entire tool the direction I want it to turn makes a whole lot more sense.
I am not real keen on PB blaster, we used the old Liquid Wrench for years with great success but apparently the formula has been changed and it just isn't the same. I recently started using Kroil and I think it shows promise. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2010 : 20:28:21
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 Phil. Bought my first and only hammer type impact from Snap On when I started in the auto mechanic business in 1970. It is 3/8 square drive and came with 3 sizes each of philips and straight bits. Also fits all 3/8 impact sockets. Still have not managed to wear it out. Whole set was $35 back then. |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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terdybukrat
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2010 : 09:55:07
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| I believe that PB Blaster is SO good that it could not have really been made by human minds & hands. I'm not saying that I pray to PB Blaster, but I have thanked HIM for making it. |
If at first you don't succeed...grab a bigger hammer! |
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Denny
348 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2010 : 16:02:34
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Here's a product that even beats PB Blaster and is handy for drilling,, tapping,, and general machining also.
http://www.misticmetal.com/mistic.html
It is'nt listed as a penetrant on their web page,, but it's the best I've ever used |
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seagullplayer
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2010 : 11:40:43
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Them cut off wheels for a dremel tool are pretty handy and can get into a tight spot when called upon.
The buffing wheels will sure shine a pocket knife up too.
Lucas gas treatment is also a wonder drug, I like it much better than sea foam. |
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B112
USA
5230 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2010 : 12:21:07
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MisticMetal site closed. Below is some information about them.
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Leroy
USA
413 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2010 : 22:17:11
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www.misticmetal.com has failed to pay their bill or The domain misticmetal.com has expired.
www.mysticmetal.com is putting together a new site. In either case I couldn't get there.
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7010b1
USA
713 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2010 : 02:36:23
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| just to many to count right now that I use on a day to day bases, air tools = hammer, impack, butterfly, rachets, die grinder's, cut off. hardly use hand tools anymore but for some things I do. "spoiled" wd, 3 n 1, back in the day, now it's just pb, and anti seze. torch, weilder, a good bench vice, man this is harder then I thought lol. turned down flat head driver for carbs so not to mess up the threads. a very small slide hammer for the roll pin's in the hub. tap n die set. sorry the list could go on for pages.... |
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