Best Welding Equipment
This light weight welding helmet is so versatile that it can be used on grinding, cutting and welding applications. - Exterior lens covers: Amazon ASIN# B00CIOKN6C. - Inner lens covers: ASIN# B00CIXN50O. - Head Gear:ASIN# B01N5HCMIX. - Hard hat adapter: ASIN#B075FCZJZH, B075FH4J4C. - Sweat Band: ASIN#B073XT6CCQ. - Auto Darkening Lens: ASIN#B01M2DHSDR. - Cheater Lens: ASIN# B017IDJKMK (Diopter various). Great For TIG MIG MMA, Plasma Applications with Grinding Feature.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This helps a lot I am student I have been welding for 7 moths now I am know I need to practices more often .."
"The shade adjuster on outside of hood works well but in my opinion it would be better if it were on the inside, it also turns very easily, would be better if it was a bit tougher to turn."
"Works great so far."
"Great auto-darkening helmet for the money, cheaper and better than HF."
"Noobie welder and needed a helmet."
"By that I mean that when the mask isn't auto darkened, it's shade or, the amount of light it allows through is MUCH greater than other masks. When you start welding, the reaction of the mask is instant, and it shields your eyes. The drawback of this, is that if you don't turn on the mask, or don't adjust it dark enough, it can be too bright. This mask also gives you a greater range of adjustment, so if you only need a little shielding (plasma cutting for example), you can easily adjust it, so you still have much better vision than with most other masks. When it's not dimmed, you can see much more clearly... it's default state is a much less dark shade than most other masks. Mask is useless now."
"It adjusts automatically, except when I forget to put it on the appropriate function..either welding or grinding."
"Does the job."
The Hakko 599B-02 is a replacement solder tip cleaning wire sponge. No contamination risk compared to conventional tip tinners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The brass is softer than the soldering iron's tip, but it's harder than the oxidized crud that builds upon the iron's tip."
"I purchased this just before I ordered a Hakko soldering station that came with one of these as part of the station."
"Hated using a wet sponge because it reduces the tinning effect on the tips causing premature wear."
"I only wish the bottom wasn't fit so tight to the top as it makes cleaning a bit of a task."
"This works much better at cleaning a solder iron tip than a wet sponge."
"Order this along with some other items for my hobby / side business I've always had and reserved about if these things actually worked I've seen them on YouTube but thought why not try one."
"The Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder is well made."
"The brass pad works so much better than the sponge. Every so often when the brass starts to fill up, I empty the container and "fluf" (for lack of a better word) the brass sponge."
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To get a good solder joint, the parts to be joined MUST be clean! Press the hot iron against the joint and touch the solder wire to the iron tip where it contacts the joint. Let a very small amount of solder melt and get drawn into the joint to help heat to travel into the joint. Then touch the solder to the part being soldered. To get a good joint, the JOINT, NOT THE IRON must melt the solder. The solder MUST "wet" the joint and flow into the joint smoothly. Do not try to melt a blob of solder onto the iron's tip and carry it to the joint. It makes soldering it very difficult, so it's usually crimped or welded.. Copper and brass oxide films will also prevent solder from adhering, so even if you CLEAN before soldering, you need a flux to dissolve and prevent oxidation at the joint during soldering. Trying to protect parts from heat by using a low-temperature or undersized iron will actually result in MORE overheating of the parts because the heat will have more time to travel to the part even if the solder joint is unsuccessful. Do this: Use a good temperature-controlled soldering iron such as aWeller W60P 60Watts/120V Controlled Output Soldering Iron with a 1/16" or 1/8" tip for electronics or up to a 1/4" tip for heavier work. I use 600F temperature tips for 60/40 solder, though 700F might be better for lead-free solder. I have been buying Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kits for my kids, nieces, nephews, and friends who want to learn to solder."
"I have switched to Kester and Miniatronics branded solder for my projects and have since had a way easier time producing good and consistent joints without using extra flux."
"Works wonderfully for the small hobbyist level jobs that I do for a novice(still learning) solderer."
"That's probably the reason lead solder was recommended to me as being easier to use."
"The rosin core definitely helped with wetting and oxidation problems, and 60 Pb / 40 Sn works at lower temperature than many of the lead-free alternatives."
"I simply applied the Alpha Fry solder over the old joints and suddenly had a smooth, shiny solder joint."
"It's kind of hard the really "rate" solder, because if you're gun stinks, then no solder is going to work properly."
"It's the best for electrical wires, but it shouldn't be used with cold-heat solders."
Best Welding Protective Equipment
This light weight welding helmet is so versatile that it can be used on grinding, cutting and welding applications. - Exterior lens covers: Amazon ASIN# B00CIOKN6C. - Inner lens covers: ASIN# B00CIXN50O. - Head Gear:ASIN# B01N5HCMIX. - Hard hat adapter: ASIN#B075FCZJZH, B075FH4J4C. - Sweat Band: ASIN#B073XT6CCQ. - Auto Darkening Lens: ASIN#B01M2DHSDR. - Cheater Lens: ASIN# B017IDJKMK (Diopter various). Great For TIG MIG MMA, Plasma Applications with Grinding Feature.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great auto-darkening helmet for the money, cheaper and better than HF."
"Noobie welder and needed a helmet."
"This is my first auto darkening helmet and I really love it."
"It adjusts automatically, except when I forget to put it on the appropriate function..either welding or grinding."
"Got this for my dad's birthday."
"Acted glichy once but fixed itself , good product for the price , if I was a welder by trade I would buy a much better one but has been good for part time use."
"And works great no matter what you are welding in whatever enironment you are in."
"Negatives- Small or difficult field of vision or viewing angle no matter how I adjust the helmet, but in fairness, their are models available. with a larger lenses To obtain the best and most natural view of my work area, I have to leave a lot of open area near my. chin, but I will use this helmet when I have to wear my respirator."
Best Welding Equipment & Accessories
The Hakko 599B-02 is a replacement solder tip cleaning wire sponge. No contamination risk compared to conventional tip tinners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The brass is softer than the soldering iron's tip, but it's harder than the oxidized crud that builds upon the iron's tip."
"I purchased this just before I ordered a Hakko soldering station that came with one of these as part of the station."
"Hated using a wet sponge because it reduces the tinning effect on the tips causing premature wear."
"I only wish the bottom wasn't fit so tight to the top as it makes cleaning a bit of a task."
"This works much better at cleaning a solder iron tip than a wet sponge."
"Order this along with some other items for my hobby / side business I've always had and reserved about if these things actually worked I've seen them on YouTube but thought why not try one."
"The Hakko 599B-02 Solder Tip Cleaning Wire and Holder is well made."
"The brass pad works so much better than the sponge. Every so often when the brass starts to fill up, I empty the container and "fluf" (for lack of a better word) the brass sponge."
Best Welding Systems
AHP Aliphatic 200X 200 Amp IGBT AC DC Tig/Stick Welder with PULSE 110v 200v. quality TIG welding on aluminum, stainless or steel and precise welding of thinner-gauge materials. Advanced Inverter Technology with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Using IGBT technology; PULSE FREQUENCY RANGE - 5 to 5HZ; PULSE AMP CONTROL 10 - 200 WELDING AMPS; PULSE TIME ON (WIDTH) - 10-90% OF PULSE CYCLE.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After reading the many positive reviews on here for AHP's welder I decided to take a chance and buy one. I did the troubleshooting which consisted of checking some power supplies and making sure that a snubber coil wasn't too close to the output terminals. There was also a sheet on proper grounding for HF welders that was lifted from a Miller manual. After I sent a couple reminders Jabin wrote me and informed me I had a bad boost control board. I filled out a ridiculously long and tersely worded RMA where I had to prove I actually bought the machine or they wouldn't honor the warranty. Finally losing my patience I sent an email telling them that if they didn't help me I would post a negative review on Amazon. They also cut off my access to Jabin, a move I find laughable considering he has done absolutely nothing to resolve my problems in a two month period. I have worked on large scale electronic system for 40 years and currently make my living fixing multi-million dollar linear accelerators. To put that in perspective Miller includes a general schematics and a parts list in their well written manual. Typical of low end Chinese electronics, the circuits are constructed with many unmarked components. Good luck fixing this thing without an accurate schematic if the company goes out business. Customer service issues aside there are several other disturbing things about the design and construction of this Tig. The boards are coated with a clear sealer which is a good thing in harsh environments. When they soldered in the new integrated circuit they used excessive heat and did not bother to clean flux off the board after repair. Due to small differences in switching times and conductivity there is always more stress on one device than the others. This design approach goes back to the old days when individual devices were incapable of handling the power. Of course since none of these devices are marked I can only speculate on their capacity based on physical size and the shear number of them in the circuit. I don't even know if they use the newer more robust IGBT technology or if it is built with SCRs or large conventional transistors. Given the number of satisfied reviewers here I conclude that if you get a good one, and don't have to endure what passes for customer service at AHP, it has the makings of a competent hobby class welder. Granted it doesn't have the stated capacity and adjustment capabilities of the 200X, but chances are it won't blow up on you and it comes with better accessories. Extensive dealer networks and the shiny semi-trucks full of welders at the state fair cost money."
"Working at a welding supply store that is a Miller dealer I've had the opportunity to use almost every domestic welder (Miller and Lincoln).I'm not going to say that this machine is getting a Dynasty 200 DX for a quarter of the price, because it certainly is not."
"It took about 3 weeks to get the welder, and while waiting I studied the manual and watched numerous tig welding videos. After receiving the welder in good shape, I set it up and started welding. While I still have a lot to learn, I feel confident enough to start my next welding project using this welder."
"I've been welding with a Lincoln SP135 Plus for several years (MIG welder), but had some jobs where a TIG welder would be the better way to go. I spent quite a bit of time looking at welders at the local supply house (Central Welding is where I usually go), but the cost of the machines, even used, were simply more than I was willing to spend for what I imagined would be relatively light duty use over the years. I think the only real thing missing on this welder is a giant power switch on the front of the welder that can be operated with gloves on, otherwise everything else is very livable. Welding mild steel is just kids play with this welder. Welding aluminum is a bit tricky, but not because of this welder at all. If you're expecting a TIG welder to magically make welding aluminum easy, you are not being reasonable. Welding stainless is the one thing I've had more trouble with, but I also have not been equipped with a second tank to properly purge the welds. I've been able to weld stainless similar to welding steel, but the welds are definitely more brittle without purging and not as good as I'd hoped. In my opinion, welding stainless seems a bit more difficult than welding aluminum, but I'm not sure if that's just me or a common experience others have had as well. The settings are pretty universal though, so if you can find a buddy that knows their TIG welding, they should be able to tell you what all the settings are for. There is also Start Amps, Main Amps, and End Amps, which I think are all pretty obvious and do pretty much exactly what they say. Pulse Freqency, Pulse Amps and Pulse Time On allow you to control the speed of the pulse, as well as the amount of amps the pulse drops to, and the amount of time that the pulse is at the Main Amps setting (or percentage of it based on pedal input); or at least this is the way that it seems from my experimenting with it. You can turn pulsing on or off with a switch, as well as switching between stick and TIG, AC and DC, or pedal and finger switch input by switches as well. I have a larger bottle, somewhere over 300 cubic feet, and it seems to last me about a week of intermittent welding, perhaps 7-10 hours total depending on what I'm welding. It does cost a lot more to weld with TIG than MIG in my experience when it comes to the gas, so plan to spend twice as much on about the same amount of welding. I only use a small 90 cubic foot (if I remember right) bottle with my MIG, and I feel like I get the same amount of welding done with that as I do with the larger bottle on the TIG. MIG forces you to work at it's pace, or end up with a pile of ugly weld if you don't cooperate. I've come to a workflow where I use the TIG where I want welds to look perfect and require no real cleanup, but where I can use the MIG for heavy quick welds, I do so to keep costs down (at the expense of having to clean up a little bit of weld spatter). I have not used the finger switch more than a couple times, but when you need to work where you can't use a pedal, it's a pretty good option. Once you start welding, the display will show you the amps in real time, so if you are using the footpedal, and let up on the pedal a bit, the amps reading on the LED will drop to match. If I recall right, the first click goes to the starting amps, the second click to the main amps a third click to the end amps and a fourth click to off, but it's been a while since is used that function and I may be off."
Best Air Conditioning Tools & Equipment
![[PD 30W Quick Charger] iClever 800A Peak 20000mAh Car Jump Starter, Power Delivery 30W USB Type-C Power Bank with Dual USB 3.0 Quick Charging for Nintendo Switch, MacBook 2015/ 2016, USB Type C Laptop](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71HQo1w66zL._SS600_.jpg)
[Dual Quick Charging USB Ports]: Combining both Qualcomm’s quick charge 3.0 and iClever’s signature SmartID technology, the jump starter doubles up as a portable battery charger that recognizes your device’s charging capabilities, and charges at maximum efficiency.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It really is a huge relief having this in my car with me in the event I need to jump start a vehice. I was out shopping over the weekend and saw a couple people lining up there cars the old fashioned way to jump start there vehicle. Simply connect the red wire to the red jump start crimp and the black wire to the black jump start crimp."
"Anyone traveling with an iPhone + iPad should have one of these."
"This charger is awesome, and it's ability to charge two devices at a time is the best."
"Emergency portable car jump starter battery is just a life saver. Once I finished night shift and my car did not start, then I realized the importance of this type of portable jump starter which instantly charge the car battery without any problem."
"I have a jump cable already but not long enough to jump my car ran out of battery in garage."
"This start jumper is amazing, I like it alot, it come with a carry bag and all those different cable line for other use and also with built-in flash light, it's easy to storage in my trunk, not like old fashion kind big piece."
"Better than all other same fuction products I have purchased, this is my third start jumper, previous stuffs always go out of power soon and cannot hold power very long time, but this iclever start jumper doesnt have many accessories like phone charger cable or anyother type of plugs,"
"I think I was somewhat surprised, because the iClever Portable Car Jump Starter is so light and easy to handle.I would definitely recommend this."
Best Bushing Tools
Easy to Use. To use, simply select the correct bushing, align straight and centered, and then pound in/out. Practical: The ABN Bearing Race and Seal Bush Driver Set with Carrying Case – Master / Universal Kit for Automotive Wheel Bearings allows for easy race seal installation without damaging the axle housing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked great for driving an axle seal into the rear housing."
"The tool set worked well."
"this was a great purchase that saved me some time and money and the product works as described."
"Nice driver set."
"Easy to install seals with this kit."
"This is a great product and it exceeded my expectations I would suggest for anyone who needs a product like this to buy it I'm very happy with it."
"Seems like a nice set."
"It makes seating bearing races more accurate and easier."
Best Windshield Wiper Tools
Cleans without streaky residue.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The end piece unscrews so you can attach a pole to reach high windows which makes this a muti-purpose product."
"Based on some of the reviews here I was a little skeptical of this tool, but I was tired of driving with a murky/slimy/grimy windshield that seemed impossible to clean using the traditional cloth-and-Windex method. I dreaded every time I attempted to clean my windshield, the contorted positions, the always-unreachable bottom of the windshield where it meets the dashboard, and the inevitable streaky result which made my wonder why I should even bother. The instructions say to spray cleaning fluid (I used some automotive glass cleaner akin to Windex) directly on the windshield and then rub it with the tool, but for my car (Subaru Outback with EyeSight) I can't spray anything directly on the windshield (Subaru fanbois know why) so I just equipped the rubbing sock on the tool (it's a little awkward stretching it so tightly to fit over the triangular head of the tool) and then sprayed liquid on the cloth."
"I just pulled off the fabric and clean the windshield with my hand because I can apply more pressure and wipe it down better."
"This is one of those tools you didn't realize you needed as bad as you think ."
"In the past i have never been able to really clean my windshields from the inside and on bright sunny days have the horror of driving with streaks and glares obstructing my view."
"Easy to use. Microfiber is removable and washable. Great price. Arrived in two days via Amazon Prime. *i also purchased invisible®️ glass spray along with this product , that also worked great."
"Great tool."
"I saw this originally in an auto parts store but it was about twice the price so I am glad to have found it at a better price."
Best Measuring Tools
Correctly tightening fasteners to a vehicle or equipment manufacturer's torque specifications ensures parts are properly secured without being damaged. When the preset torque value is reached, a reliable mechanical operation inside the handle produces a click you can hear and feel, alerting you to stop applying force. Built for consistent performance and years of dependable service, the mechanical design doesn't need batteries, and the allsteel construction has no plastic parts to break or wear out. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Now, that may be great for lugs and such but there are some really hard to get to spots on my car that require greater than 100lb torque specks (one I know off the top of my head is 146 ft lbs)."
"Only used it for a little while but so far so good."
"I regularly use it at the higher torque settings and it works great and is easy to use, see, and adjust."
"This is a really good wrench. I just did the job this week and used this to tighten the axle bolt to 140 lbs."
"One of the two retaining bolts at the head of the wrench fell out the first time I used it."
"This thing is one serious wrench."
"Good enough for what I need it for, which is primarily torquing lugnuts."
"LOVE this thing!!!"
Best Steering & Suspension Tools
In. POWERMODE. (L configuration), LUGSTRONG. gives you 200% more torque than any other lug wrench tire iron on the market! GUARANTEED FOR LIFE- We designed LugStrong to be the last wheel lug wrench you ever need to own.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very flexible with different lug options, and if you need it, it has a 1/2" drive socket for any other socket."
"Bought to go into a 1966 Ford Galaxie with new tires and custom lug nuts, so required thin walled wrench."
"The way this lug wrench folds down is awesome."
"The 1/2" socket adapter stores on the end of the silver crossbar, so make sure it doesn't drop unseen to the ground when assembling the wrench at night."
"I'd like to counter one piece of feedback another reviewer made about the leverage you can attain with this device as the product picture is deceiving (in this case in your favor)."
"I think it is a very useful tool and have ordered two more units to give as gifts this Christmas."
"definitely better than the one the came with the car - fit lugs perfectly."
"I bought this lug wrench for my wife when I was deployed and she had to use our tools to remove a trailer tire because the lug wrench from our truck did not fit the trailer lugs."
Best Cooling & Water Pump Tools
Special Features includes: Holds timing chain in place so water pump can be removed for service, special design allows easy installation regardless of timing chain orientation, simply remove access plate from front cover and install the tool, tool saves costly loss of timing on 2002–2008 GM 2.2L and 2.4L EcoTech motors found in Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn platforms. Tool saves costly loss of timing on 2002–2008 GM 2.2L and 2.4L EcoTech motors found in Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac and Saturn platforms.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My channel is davidmezera and the name of the video is water pump replacement on 2007 Chevy Cobalt 2.2L ecotech engine."
"Installing the tool was a bear, but that is not the tools fault, but the designers of the Chevy Cobalt!"
"An absolute "must have" tool if you're replacing a water pump on a GM ECOTEC 2.2L or 2.4L engine."
"If you drop the bolt in it may go all the way into the oil pan."
"If you use this tool make sure you tighten all the bolts."
"There are reports of whining from the water pump even if you use this tool or a similar one and even if the gear doesn't move."
"Exactly what the description says."
"this tool is quit functional."
Best Impact Wrenches
The DEWALT DCF899HB 20v MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench w. Hog Ring Anvil features a brushless motor which is designed to provide superior run-time, performance and durability. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only bolts I had issues with required me to put it on the 3rd setting, I got a little over zealous with the trigger and snapped them like they were made of plastic. Was looking at getting a air one, but didn't think my compressor would handle it and since I had about every other Dewalt 20 volt tool and 6 batteries this was a no brainer. It is heavy so holding above your head for a long time can get to your arm and shoulder, but still better than a ratchet and breaker bar."
"I have searched all around to different brands and watched videos on them for performance and what other real people are saying about the different models and names of impact wrenches. Hog ring is easier to get off and Detent Pin you need a screw driver or a specific tool. But in reality its fairly light compared to other models. I took off a Catalytic converter with bolts rusted on that I could not get with a breaker bar. I was thinking of buying the 20v 1/2" impact that isn't the high torque version but Im so glad I spent the extra $70 and got this one."
"I tried to remove some seized nuts off a car wheel."
"Bought the DEWALT DCF899HB 20V MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil and the DEWALT DW22812 1/2-Inch 10-Piece IMPACT READY Socket Set to remove blades from a Steiner mower deck."
"If you have a seized or extremely tight bolt I suspect this gun will either liberate your fastener or snap it into pieces like an absolute champion."
"Beast!"
"I used the dewalt to remove tractor tires from a Kubota."
"most powerful impact gun available."
Best Engine Tools
Additional features include: detachable leads with inductive pickup, protective hand guard for one-hand operation and patented skip circuitry test up to 9,990 RPM. Check timing, diagnose a no-spark condition, check for electronic advance/retard and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great timing light for the money, handy for the situations where there is only a single mark on the balancer and the timing cover and no other timing marks, I was able to set the gun to 8º BTDC and just line up the 2 marks on my boat engine since there was no timing tab on the timing cover."
"Good quality Timing Light."
"Needed a timing light with a tach as my 72 Scout does not have one."
"The price was great and the shipping was fast."
"Packaged well, arrived quickly, works well -- thank you!"
"Some models of this light incorporate a tach, but not this one."
"The tach and battery voltage make it easy to get everything taken care of for a tuneup."
"To eliminate the spark plug as the problem as their website implies, I used my old Actron timing light from 1993 (doesn't have the timing degrees or rpm) which works like a champ. I also picked up a Harbor Freight Xenon Timing Light this holiday season which includes timing degree adjustment and it also works fine with my ignition. I then tried the Harbor Freight harness with the 3568 timing light and for about 15 seconds it was working, but then the flashing went erratic. For example the Craftsman Digital timing light controls and wire harness is a dead ringer for the Actron digital timing light and the Matco timing light looks like a dead ringer of the Innova 5568."
Best Tool Sets
What's in the Box Tap and Die ratcheting "T" wrench; small tap adapter; medium tap adapter; die adapter; sliding "T" for adapters; 34 taps; 34 dies, SAE and metric screw pitch gauge; #5 screwdriver; blow mold case. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Numbered coarse sizes are: 4x40, 6x32, 8x32, 10x24, 12x24, Numbered fine size is: 10x32, Inch coarse sizes are: 1/4x20, 5/16x18, 3/8x16, 7/16x14, 1/2x13. Inch fine sizes are: 1/4x28, 5/16x24, 3/8x24, 7/16x20, 1/2x20. Metric coarse sizes are: 3x0.5, 3x0.6, 4x0.7, 4x0.75, 5x0.8, 5x0.9, 6x1, 7x1, 8x1.25, 9x1.25, 10x1.5, 11x1.5, 12x1.75. Metric fine sizes are: 9x1, 10x1.25, 12x1.5. Pipe coarse size is: 1/8x27 NPT. Pipe fine size is: 1/8x28 BSP."
"We ordered this set as a gift for our son who works on cars a lot and mentioned needing something like this."
"Used on brake system of my car,To clean up treads.Handle works great and makes it real easy to thread and Other things."
"Tapped the steel cradle frame in my car for 2 bolts."
"Great tool specially the handle, it's a wratchet very clever."
"I have never had luck getting the taps I wanted and the quality I was looking for in a set until now."
"Great product - as is the case with all GearWrench tools."
"The best kit I have been exposed to."
Best Thread Repair Kits
Sav-a-thread complete kit, can be used to repair both taper seat & gasket type spark plug assemblies, 3 insert lengths to accommodates all reaches, positive mechanical locking feature means the insert will never come out, piloted reamer tap means no drilling is necessary & perfect alignment of the tapped hole. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This worked fantastic for my 2000 Suzuki Hayabusa to repair my stripped oil pain drain plug threads."
"Changing out spark plugs on my 2001 Honda civic got to number 3 cylinder on it started to get super thight and you could feel the threads starting to strip I thightened it back in so I could still drive it until I had the money to fix ( time sert kits are expensive over $200 for the kit) then I found this kit ordered it and worked great only took about an hour with a few beers while doing the job."
"Seems to be holding though, and allows you to use the original spark plug style, unlike one of the other repair kits that forces you to change to the "long reach" style plug, which could cause a check engine light."
"This product is amazing it literally took me 20 minutes to fix my F 150."
"Make sure you out a ton of grease on the tap to catch all the aluminum shavings, then I used a thin metal rod with q tips taped to it so I could reach down in the spark plug "valley" to pull up any loose shavings."
"I used it on my '84 toyota pickup (22r), and I really disliked cutting into that aluminum head but it seemed to go ok. I managed to hit the piston while I was threading (hand smacks forehead) so make sure you either don't get all cavalier with your wrenchin' or ensure your piston is out of the way."
"I used this to fix my stripped threads on my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria."
"cb360 blew a plug and I bought this to replace it."
Best Riveters
Patented structure increases power and reduces shock Shorter handle with double compound hinges that maximize leverage Includes Hand Nut/Thread Setting Riveter 6 interchangeable mandrel/nosepiece sets in Metric M5, M6, & M8 and in SAE 10-24, 1/4-20, & 5/16-18 Includes 10 pieces of each of the following rivet nuts: M5, M6, M8,10-24, 1/4-20 and 5/16-18 Versatile and powerful hand nut/thread setting riveter, takes the hard work out of setting rivet nuts Ideal for working in hard-to-reach area Ergonomic grip for easy operation. Includes 10 pieces of each of the following rivet nuts: M5, M6, M8,10-24, 1/4-20 and 5/16-18.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I finally decided to give the Astro kit a try, recognizing that it's Chinese made and might have some issues. A drop of heavy oil at each pivot point, and a little light grease on the sliding quill that holds the mandrels makes all the difference in the world. This is due to the fact that the bore through the tool body is at least 1/16 larger diameter than the "pulling bar" that slides through it."
"There were open holes that were missing the flush mount rivets so by using this tool we were able to use the proper insert and install it with this riveter and then install the screw in bolt as needed. Then open your tool so the arms are wide and insert that end into the hole and compress the tool using equal strength and straight on, do not try and insert at an angle."
"Make sure you press evenly and you can compensate one side to the other need be. Adapters switch out VERY easily which is great."
"When installing the rivet just start out by only partially threading on the rivet for the first crimp then adjust how far the threads are in the rivet for the final crimp."
"I recommend before using this for the first time thread up some sacrificial rivet nuts and squeeze the tool to watch and get used to what happens when you operate the tool."
"Wish it had additional fittings for smaller riv/pim nuts, but it has performed well thus far (at least 50 times)."
"Tool worked great - take care to read the instructions and oil the tool before use."
"Get about 5 inserts each."
Best Pullers
The OTC 9-way slide hammer puller set pulls flange-type rear axles and most front-wheel drive hubs and the internal and external jaws provide a variety of combinations to pull bearings, gears and seals. Includes a grip wrench adapter and a dent puller attachment for sheet metal or other unique pulling requirements.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was Ideal for what I needed, Had a stubborn wheel bearing and worked our great."
"Well made quality product."
"This presses out the bearing and allows you to press in the new bearing without ever removing the steering knuckle form the car."
"This is one fantastic tool !"
"This was purchased to use in an automotive shop."
"Nice set......fixed my broken front wheel lug studs the right way on my 08 Honda odyssey after One of the big tire chain shops ran them on with an impact gun instead of using a torque wrench like an experienced tech would."
"great set, worked perfect for pulling the hub assembly off my wifes van."
"Pretty nice kit, well built."
Best Hose Repair Kits
Whatever the job, ARES believes your tools should last a lifetime. INCLUDES: This 4pc set includes a large hook pick, straight pick, 90 degree pick and a combination pick. QUALITY: Our 4pc hook and pick set features Chrome Vanadium Steel shafts for enhanced strength and durability.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good product with a nice finish."
"Ares tools have never let me down, so when I saw these I thought they would be a great addition to my garage tool collection. I own several other Ares tools and I have been very happy with all of them so I don't expect any issues."
"BIGGER than I expected, but solid."
"High, high quality picks - larger than I expected."
"these are a lot bigger than you think they are."
"High quality and larger then I expected."
Best Tool Boxes
Patented tiered cantilever multi-level rolling system allows easy access to all 4 storage areas at the same time.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Instead my intent was to use it for organizing camping gear. Now it supports my camp stove for cooking!"
"I use this for a Kitchen CHUCK BOX that can be used when we go camping, or in times of emergency and it works great!"
"great item I am using them to separate different types of items used for different jobs like wood working items in 1 and plumbing fitting in another and electric supplies in another ex."
"Wonderful for portable maintenance tools."
"I bought it for camping."
"Love this for my direct sales business."
"This was a great product and came fast."
Best Hand Tools
Drive Click Torque Wrench lets you work with confidence, eliminating guessing and the common tendency to overtighten fasteners. Simple and easy to use, this wrench has a reversible ratcheting head that drives fasteners in both directions and measures torque in the clockwise direction. drive torque wrench (1) Storage case (1) Operator's manual with torque conversion chart. Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Update 9/18/2015. I got my replacement yesterday and I'm really satisfied on how Russ from Tekton took care of this, I asked how to return the other original item and instead let me hang on to it."
"I asked a local mechanic to verify that the tool was working - he said it seemed fine, but I cannot get it to click at all when using it set to 108 ft-lb (well within it's specified range) to torque the axel nut on my motorcycle. When talking with them on the phone, the manufacturer admitted that this type of torque wrench has a design flaw which makes it easy to inadvertently break the tool: The instructions are clear that the tool must be stored at it's lowest setting. But if you loosen the tool to just BELOW it's lowest setting, (which the design of the tool makes far too easy to do), it is permanently damaged."
"This 1/2 inch drive socket torque wrench is ideal for that 13 to almost 203 Newton Meters (Nm) range that applies to larger fasteners on a mountain bike (such as the bottom bracket and freewheel), and to make sure undue stress is not being applied to the carbon fiber frame or components. (you have to consider dynamic versus static loading when conducting testing) Still, a deviance of only 0.8% is well within the 4% Tekton claims and is very accurate for a torque wrench in this price range. Also, the feel of the Tekton 24335 is much more intuitive during dynamic loading and when you reach the limit in torque you set, the click and swivel of the head is sharp, loud and easy to notice due to the roller pin rolling over the roller bearing. That is simply a huge amount of difference and when you combine that with the fact that the Tekton 24335 is so accurate, it makes choosing the Tekton easy. So far, I have had my Tekton 24335 for about seven months and have used it not only on my bikes but also with some light auto work, and the wrench has been both accurate and performed superbly."
"The adjusting mechanism was very rough, and when adjusting to the upper end of the range, difficult."
"Broke after just a few uses.Weird grinding noises when changing torque setting, and no longer clicks when torque setting is reached."
Best Lockout Kits
Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger is much more than a trickle charger. Automatic charge cycle functionality switches to float mode after fully charging the battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There are quite a few float charger type products out there that bill themselves as "battery tenders" but the actual product name of this is "Battery Tender Jr." - they have other Battery Tender products, including one with higher charging output, and one with more outputs for charging multiple batteries. A battery that is kept at full charge will have a much longer service life than a battery that is left sitting with less than a full charge. The difference with the Battery Tender products is that they are intelligent: they have computers inside that analyze the state of charge of the battery to which they are connected, and alter their output to adjust: Initialization, Bulk Charge Mode, Absorption Mode, Float Mode). I have not had a single battery go bad in the five years since I have started using Battery Tenders - and every battery still performs like it is brand new. When I park the bike, I simply flip open the cubby, plug in the Battery Tender, and I know the battery is protected and maintained. The Battery Tender works great on standard flooded wet-cell lead-acid batteries, as well as AGM (absorption glass mat) batteries. And you can now get accessories that plug into the Battery Tender vehicle-side connector when the Battery Tender is not connected. See more about these accessories here: Battery Tender USB Charger and 12 volt Socket. Overall, this is one of my favorite products, they work amazingly well, keep your batteries in top shape, and cost less than a quarter of the cost of a single new battery."
"This tender doesn't seem as sturdy as the Battery Tender Juniors I've purchased in the past."
"This hooks up easily, charges the battery right off (it took several hours to fully charge since it was so far down) and keeps it charged just right."
"These are excellent at what they were intended for."
"Nice battery tender."
"Tender works fabulously so far!"
"Wish the light changing instructions were on the front of plug and larger font."
"I checked the voltage output and found only putting out 9.01 vdc (should be over 12vdc), called customer service and they wanted to charge me a "warranty return fee" and possibly other chargers also on top of shipping charges to get the faulty product back to them.-these are less than 9 months old!"
Best Fuel System Tools
With this amazing inflator,you won't need to spend any more money at the air pump at a service station!The pump is rechargeable so it is always ready when you need it,if it is depleted you can plug it in and use it too.It comes with an internal battery for use on the go and it has AC/DC adapter,charging cord as well for when you are at home or in the car. ●Pls connect the inflator with car charger instead of connecting with the wall socket while pumping something,because the output of wall socket can't reach the current required when the inflator works. The output airflow volume is about 12LPM, if tire is big, the working time will be longer. ●Flat tire emergency inflator-rechargeable lithium battery,can be charged with 12V car charger or 110V home charger.The inflator can fully pump a car tire in 15 minutes when you have a flat tire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time, I was concerned with the display showing a rapid climb in numbers. Turns out the display during that phase is counting seconds - how long it takes to complete, and not air pressure. Update: The numbers can be cycled to show elapsed time or current inflation reading. I inflated two tires on a hand truck / dolly and two bicycles which were completely flat. The charge gave up the ghost on the fourth bicycle tire. So much easier than carting stuff to a gas station or pumping by hand."
"I thought about using this "portable" device to inflate my motorbike too, but the extra step of bringing my bike to my car, and see ^^ above ^^ dissuaded me. I considered getting an AC to DC power supply, then I could just bring the "portable" inflator to the house and use an outlet. A decent AC to DC power supply capable of outputting 15A would have cost at least $50. I guess I could have used my bicycle floor pump, but the sweat effort I once exerted trying to top off a single car tire quickly dissuaded me. This can be fixed by purchasing a Topeak Pressure-Rite adapter, which has a check valve built in. I also bought a 6 foot air hose extension, because I don't like squatting by each tire as it's filling. The buttons are small, spaced closely, and have a long throw. This made it a little difficult to press, so I resorted to using my finger nails to get the proper reach I am sure the plastic will wear out with my hard finger nails pressing into it."
"I love the portability and for quick inflation needs."
"Takes getting used to but when you do."
"Very good support when contacted through email."
"Works great..took about one charge to inflate a car tire...but it worked."
"I recently purchased bikes for the family, and also had a slow leak in a car tire (not to mention having pool floats), so it seemed like a good time to buy some sort of air compressor to help solve current and future problems."
"Only good for occasional use."
Best Tool Trays
Are all your sockets in one spot but unorganized therefore wasting your valuable time searching for the right one? The spring loaded ball bearing clips hold the sockets tightly in place and will keep them on holder even in upside down applications. Keyhole slot makes it easy to install the socket rail to the wall or workbench. Click the "Add to Cart" button now to get your BLUE Olsa Tools 3 Pcs Kit Aluminum Socket Organizer. ★ SPRING loaded ball bearings on each clip hold socket FIRM and SECURE.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Purchased 5 sets and to extra 3/8'' rails and mounted them to plywood so the don't move."
"In the past I've tried the plated steel version of a strip socket holders & found them to be a waste of money They would end up rusting and the sockets were so hard to put on & take off that I ended up bending them all up. I thought these were a bit pricey but that changed when I started snapping on my sockets. "EDIT" I wrote this review a year ago and never hit the "Submit" button."
"My only suggestion would be to have Osla tools label each individual place with the socket size that should go in order...other than that it is great."
"The sockets slide perfectly,Not sloppy or hard to slide. If your wondering if you can use your previous plastic socket adapters from another socket holder you really can't."
"I bought a large socket set years ago from a big box retailer. These Olsa socket holders are a very high quality set. If I had to find something to constructively criticize, it might be simply that the rubber end pieces might eventually crack and not stay on."
"I came across this on Amazon and seen it held up to sixteen sockets and i gave them a try' love them they work great."
"I was able to eliminate the plastic suitcase style clamshell that my 25 year old Craftsman socket set came with - it took up the entire top drawer of my tool chest."
"I just received these a week ago (2 - 3 size sets) to attempt to get my years of socket accumulation organized."
Best Oil System Tools
The spill-free funnel has been improved by adding an extra 45 degree elbow, a 5 inch extension, and a new E-adapter. The spill-free funnel eliminates trapped air pockets which usually cause erratic cooling system and heater performance.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My 350z has a closed coolant system not like my older GM vehicles where just leaving the radiator cap open would burp the air out. of the cooling system. How to do it: From all my reading the best way to tackle this issue is to attach the funnel to your radiator cap opening while cold and fill the funnel about 1/4 up so when system burps fluid falls into they system rather than more air. Once car is cooled down follow the instructions on how to remove the funnel. and close your radiator, by this point 95-100% of the air is out of the system."
"During cooling system bleeding, the funnel serves as a reservoir for additional coolant that drains into the radiator as trapped air escapes. Anyone with a modicum of ingenuity and mechanical aptitude should be able to fabricate a custom adapter from a spare radiator cap and miscellaneous parts purchased from the plumbing department of Home Depot!"
"I don't know how I would've done a three-time coolant flush so easily (and mess free) without this thing!"
"Saw one of my co workers had something similar to this but his lacked a lot of the adapters that this one comes with and I have to say this little kit makes life a lot easier especially with the plug and i like that it comes with a top lid for storing all the adapters after the bag is torn open."
"I wish I had purchased this a long time ago."
"This made refilling the coolant a totally mess-free process and insured I had completely removed all the air bubbles from my cooling system. This is especially important with our newer lean-burning engines that have very thin cooling jackets in the engine and must have adequate coolant flow without air pockets to be effective."
"And any remaining coolant is held in the funnel when the stopper is put into place."
Best Drive Train Tools
The OTC 4972 is for solid holding of drive clutch for spider removal when shimming for belt-to-sheave clearance or servicing spider. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked GREAT!"
"Worked just as described, on my 2009 Polaris RZR 800 Clutch."
"Must have tool for taking apart Polaris clutches."
"Works great."
"Doesn't work with clutches with starter flywheel."
"Quality made."
Best Wheel & Tire Air Compressors & Inflators
Portable air compressor powered via alligator clamps direct to battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After purchasing 3-4 cigarette lighter plug in compressors and finding them totally inadequate for airing up larger tires, I started looking at on board and portable 12V air compressors. I used an accurate tire gauge to drain the driver's side tire down to 20 psi. With the engine off I timed the compressor inflating the tire up to 40 psi on the 88P gauge. I unhooked the compressor and checked the pressure with my good tire gauge and found the tire was reading 38 psi. The top of the "dry box" has storage compartments so I put in a complete tire plug kit, some spare plugs, two spare valve stems, a couple tire pressure gauges, a small Mag Lite flashlight a a couple spare AA batteries for the light. I want to see how long it takes to re-inflate all 4 tires back to 35 psi and if I can air up all 4 tires without overheating the compressor or exceeding the 45% duty cycle."
"1.83cfm@0psi. Fills up to 31" tires. 13 ft maximum reach. Cigarette lighter adapter. Kit bag. Overall another good compressor but you will blow fuses like there is no tomorrow unless you have a 20 amp cigarette lighter. Run time and 8.5 minutes of cool down time. 1.77 cfm@0psi. Fills up to 31"tires. 15ft maximimum reach. No cigarette lighter adapter but available if your cigarette lighter uses 30 amp fuses. Kit bag. Overall, bad run time, bad reach for air hose, uses too much power for what it does. Worst out of them all. 88p (Save the Best For Last). 45% duty cycle 4.5 minutes run time and 5.5 minutes cool down time (highest out of all of them). 1.98 cfm@0psi (awesome) more air output means less time filling up tires. Fills up to 33" tires. 20 ft maximum reach. No cigarette lighter adapter but available and might not blow your fuse if you have a 20 amp."
"...If after inspection..., product is found to contain no manufacturing or material defects..., the retail customer will be contacted by VIAIR and given the option to have the product returned as-is, or be repaired and returned at the customers’ expense.""
Best Brake Tools
European Power Bleeder Power Bleeder- pressure brake bleeder, 2 quart capacity, with 45mm threaded adapter (1100) for most European cars including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Volvo, VW and others. Motive POWER BLEEDER hand pump works anywhere - great for the home, shop, or track.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I happened to mess up on the initial purchase, se la vi, but the second item, I didn't know about until mine started spraying and every time I cut an inch off to get past a crack in the line, a new one appeared."
"Took me longer to fill it with brake fluid and pump it up than it did to actually bleed my clutch!"
"Works excellent, turns bleeding the brakes or clutch into a one man job, very well constructed nice thick tubing and tank material."
"My car required 2 bar (30 PSI) to bleed the brakes per the service manual and this worked fine at that high a pressure."
"Best work around to get the black model effect is to hold the cap that goes on brake fluid reservoir tightly and rotate empty brake pump bottle (I think it's clockwise) to two turns holding the bottle tight, put the cap on the reservoir holding the bottle tight after the turn, the pipe will unwind as the cap is rotated on the reservoir."
"I filled up the bleeder with 5 cans and screwed the adapter onto the master cylinder -- perfect fit. I don't think the Black Label bleeder is necessary as the plastic adapter on this one that screws onto the master cylinder seems sturdy enough."
"Update : Solved the kinky hose problem by adapting the 1/4" quick disconnect adapter from Harbor Freight. Its a pity that the bleeder cap already has the threading for it and all it needs is the disconnect adapter which the bleeder does not have, which when using it resulted in a big frustration with the kinky hose. I should further mention that for those bleeder without the air release valve, it is prudent to loosen the cap a bit to let the air out before disconnecting from the quick-disconnect."
Best Parts Washers
This 20 gallon parts washer with a 12 gallon solvent capacity can clean small to medium size parts quickly. Max pump output: 192 gph flow rate (w/ flexible pipe); max pump output: 318 gph flow rate (w/o flexible pipe); recirculates 2.6-3.2 gpm of solvent.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The under tray is a great place to set a part for draining, and the catch basin makes draining the main basin a snap (but be aware the catch basin only holds about a gallon of liquid at once) and the drain plug is a serious metal piece."
"The product's instructions limit the unit's use to water based cleaner and, even then, non-chloride based. The unit I received has numerous missed spots, large run areas and paint flaked off when tightening bolts on assembly. If you're mechanically inclined, the unit has few parts and goes together quite easily."
"This is a nice little wash tank for the price."
"We use this device in a fire station where we have to constantly clean and maintain our chainsaws."
"easy setup ."
"Very nice addition to my shop ...I love that it is on casters ...very solid and moves easily..works very well..very happy!"
"Very good quality and worked as stated."
Best Muffler Tools
This unit is high performance maintenance tool which is paricularly suitable for use in machine noise detector.By using it, you can easily detect and find the early hidden trouble of a machine so that you can service the machine in an early time to ensure the machine's proper operation and avoid any damage and economic loss. Detecting noise in engine, bearings, motors, chassis, transmissions and other parts.Suitable for autos, ships, aircraft, machine tools and other mechanical equipment.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought it for my husband for Christmas my husband Loveit ,we saved alat of money and a car,Look great and Work great."
Best Applicator Tools
The minus (-) sign indicates less water (so more foam is produced), and the (+) indicates more water (so less foam is produced). ☆Variable, adjustable spray nozzle for accurate mixing and foam generation.Turn the top knob right / closed to get the thickest mixture, adjust the nozzle to get a proper spray pattern, and let it loose.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Pink for car soap and only need to fill this about 3/4 of the way with water to wash my large SUV and even less if I'm doing a sedan."
"Don't waste your money on any of those name brand foamers."
"Great product for cost, easy to use."
"This is a great addition to the truck cleaning tools I have and I may even bring this to the fire station from time to time."
"Car wash can be expensive sometimes, especially if you ran into those ones that cost you 15 dollars and the car came out just like you can even do it yourself."
"If my cars are not that dirty it will wash 2 with one fill or wash my dirt bike 2 times."
"I dropped it a few times bc I’m clumsy and it didn’t break or chip or anything, so definitely quality."
"I would recommend this to anybody who washes their own car and has a small pressure washer."
Best Flywheel Locks
This kit consists of adequate tools to lock the camshafts on twin cam (multi-valve) engines in order to stop them rotating out of timed position when the timing belt is replaced and removed. Included. x10 Camshaft locking tool. x4 camshaft locking pins. Setting and locking plate. Balancer pin. TDC locking pin. x2 popular flywheel holding tools. This kit consists of adequate tools to lock the camshafts on twin cam (multi-valve) engines in order to stop them rotating out of timed position when the timing belt is replaced and removed.
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