I am a big DIY person. It has been fun gathering 'big tools' for my bus. I have entered a whole new world of 1/2" drive sockets (or bigger), heavy jacks, supports, big tires etc.
Hopefully Joe Camper approves of my new tool toys.
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I am a big DIY person. It has been fun gathering 'big tools' for my bus. I have entered a whole new world of 1/2" drive sockets (or bigger), heavy jacks, supports, big tires etc.
Hopefully Joe Camper approves of my new tool toys.
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The lathe and vertical mill would go nicely in my garage. Do u have any old vices u don't use? I'm also interested in buying a large anvil if anybody has a lead on 1.
1990 Peterbuilt 377
3406 B Caterpillar
13 Speed Roadranger
No Norgrens
1 day on paper no machines
Joe, I don't have a spare vise. The one you see on the left side of the picture was one I purchased. Found it almost new at a plant surplus sale. Big heavy american made vise for $100. It was a good find!
I hope in the next year you get to see the lathe and mill in person. I want to have you go through my 95 chassis sometime in 2021.
What are the orange plates with yellow rope handles for?
Mike Giboney
1992 Prevost Country Coach
#60187
The go under the jack stands if you are on soft ground. If i were to buy again, I would get the 18" x 18" instead of the 12x12.
I have used on concrete as well under the jacks to provide a little extra height. Grabbing the handle to pull the jacks out also is helpful.
They also make great cutting boards! LOL.
4 pack from BIGFOOT purchased off amazon.
ok Got it, Thank you
Mike Giboney
1992 Prevost Country Coach
#60187
Where does everyone buy their impact sockets? I see some folks with a socket that looks like it has a built on extension, all one piece. I want to start an impact socket collection, i know i need a 1 1/2" for the wheels.
Mike Giboney
1992 Prevost Country Coach
#60187
I bought an 1 1/2" socket and extension from NAPA (3/4" drive). Since it takes some abuse, I wanted a good one. Long 3/4" extension bar from Harbor Freight (ICON Line of tools).
I have lots of snap-on tools I use for aviation but not worth spending that kind of money for tools that live on the bus in my view.
Thank you, I agree, Napa has the Carlyle brand which seems to be pretty decent.
Mike Giboney
1992 Prevost Country Coach
#60187
Snap On is now selling an off brand of tools at harbor freight to compete with the Pittsburgh forge brand that is actually a communist red Chinese product taking advantage of that Pittsburg name.
What is your intention for the 1&1/2 in socket and 3/4 extension Bill?
Last edited by Joe Camper; 10-29-2020 at 10:07 AM.
1990 Peterbuilt 377
3406 B Caterpillar
13 Speed Roadranger
No Norgrens
1 day on paper no machines