10-04-2018, 10:36 AM
(10-04-2018, 10:07 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: I wrench a lot. I have a lift in my garage, currently a fleet of 4 motorcycles, 6 cars.
As much as elitists would have you believe- there is nothing wrong with most harbor freight tools to get (many) job done. Especially considering the coupons you can use. Just hold your breath when you walk in the store.
Want a 'better' brand? Craig's List or yard sales can yield great tools at pennies on the dollar.
Last input for now- rubber mallet is a horrible and ineffective bit of advice.
If you want to move an object- apply some force, break a nut- without the metal on metal damage of a sledge hammer- learn the joy of a 'dead blow hammer'. Once I learned of these many years ago- they are invaluable and I now own numerous in various sizes and weights.
I recently used a little 1lb dead blow to loosen the cam caps while doing engine work. Amusing- but perfect tool for the job.
A dead blow hammer is an effective tool. However, using a mallet on a breaker bar has been VERY effective for me for over 55 years of wrenching.
Often I use a mallet directly on a box wrench to pop a fastener loose to save my elbow. There are times when a dead blow hammer would be overkill.
(10-02-2018, 04:36 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote:(10-02-2018, 02:11 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Regarding the white substance, this may be interesting
https://www.finishing.com/596/62.shtml
But, don't the bolts on the CB have a "black oxide" coating and not a cadmium coating? I don't now if the info on the link still applies.
I do not know if the CB fasteners are cad or chrome or ???
If cad, the link applies. Here are some plating options.
https://www.fastenermart.com/understandi...ishes.html
Black oxide is black, common on drill bits and impact sockets.