What Did You Buy Today?

[motormech1]

Picked up a "pail pump" while I was at Harbor Fright picking something else up. Probably old hat for most but totally new to me. How I didn't know this existed is beyond me but now that I have it, I don't know how I ever lived without it! Lol Gleefully topped off all my oil cans with way oil when I got home. Might have to pick up another next time I'm there.

5 Gallon Oil Pump

Amazing deals on this 5Gal Oil Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[motormech1]

Also, while perusing the Harbor Fright aisles, came across this zip tie gun that's an exact knockoff of a very expensive one I use at work. I do avionics every now and then and for anyone doing alot of zip tying for any reason or doing it in a tight space this is a godsend. Works just like its expensive counterpart and for the price if it lasts any reasonable amount of time it will be money well spent.

Cable Tie Gun

Amazing deals on this Cable Tie Gun at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[vocatexas]

Not actually bought today, but last weekend at auction, a hydraulic ring roller.

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[vocatexas]

Last month I bought this little K.O. Lee tool and cutter grinder. I'm going to try and power it up this weekend to see just what I got.

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[great white]

Also, while perusing the Harbor Fright aisles, came across this zip tie gun that's an exact knockoff of a very expensive one I use at work. I do avionics every now and then and for anyone doing alot of zip tying for any reason or doing it in a tight space this is a godsend. Works just like its expensive counterpart and for the price if it lasts any reasonable amount of time it will be money well spent.
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Cable Tie Gun

Amazing deals on this Cable Tie Gun at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Um, you use plastic zip ties on aircraft wiring? Thats a big no-no for us as the plastic ties can cut into the insulation if too tight. I’ve been out of the job for a few years now, but we used to do all wiring bundles in waxed strings. Get caught using zip ties and you’d be looking for work elsewhere in pretty short order.

 

[motormech1]

Um, you use plastic zip ties on aircraft wiring? Thats a big no-no for us as the plastic ties can cut into the insulation if too tight. I’ve been out of the job for a few years now, but we used to do all wiring bundles in waxed strings. Get caught using zip ties and you’d be looking for work elsewhere in pretty short order.

Not in commercial aviation work but in my own general aviation little Cessna? Zip ties all day. Firewall forward I use high temp lacing. Also, they're tension adjustable for how tight they get before they cut the tail. Use at your own risk.

 

[GT-6 Racer]

Well, it’s been a long time coming. But I melted the credit card and ordered the DRO for my 30” 10 EE
the brown truck brought it this afternoon. Newell DP700 and Microsyn scales. Got the cross slide scale installed. Hope to finish it tomorrow.

 

[Gaffer]

The Vevor ultrasonic cleaner arrived today. I was torn about which to buy after scouring the threads about them here. I opted for the Upgraded 15L. The quality of this unit from packaging to fit and finish was surprisingly good, nay, excellent. The owner's manual is fine, but I had a laugh at the poor translation from Chinese to English. After shopping all the main sites, Vevor had the best price delivered. I ran a couple of batches testing some of the suggestions. Dawn and water; Simple Green and water, and the same of each for small parts in zip lock bags. I wasn't too sure what to expect. It did a good job with oil and dirt but hardly touched grease. I'm pleased with it.

 

[GT-6 Racer]

The Vevor ultrasonic cleaner arrived today. I was torn about which to buy after scouring the threads about them here. I opted for the Upgraded 15L. The quality of this unit from packaging to fit and finish was surprisingly good, nay, excellent. The owner's manual is fine, but I had a laugh at the poor translation from Chinese to English. After shopping all the main sites, Vevor had the best price delivered. I ran a couple of batches testing some of the suggestions. Dawn and water; Simple Green and water, and the same of each for small parts in zip lock bags. I wasn't too sure what to expect. It did a good job with oil and dirt but hardly touched grease. I'm pleased with it.
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I use degreaser concentrate I get at Sam’s club. Supposed to be for commercial kitchen cleaning but works great in my little ultrasonic cleaner. please post a review after using this one for a while and let us know how it holds up. I’d like to get a larger one for sure.

Member's Mark Commercial Heavy-Duty Degreaser, 1 gal., Choose Pack Size - Sam's Club

Buy Member's Mark Commercial Heavy-Duty Degreaser, 1 gal., Choose Pack Size : Degreasers at SamsClub.com

www.samsclub.com

 

[motormech1]

The Vevor ultrasonic cleaner arrived today. I was torn about which to buy after scouring the threads about them here. I opted for the Upgraded 15L. The quality of this unit from packaging to fit and finish was surprisingly good, nay, excellent. The owner's manual is fine, but I had a laugh at the poor translation from Chinese to English. After shopping all the main sites, Vevor had the best price delivered. I ran a couple of batches testing some of the suggestions. Dawn and water; Simple Green and water, and the same of each for small parts in zip lock bags. I wasn't too sure what to expect. It did a good job with oil and dirt but hardly touched grease. I'm pleased with it.

Could you post a link please? I've been shopping these and I'd like to compare. Thanks!