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Bronze Member Username: Waresgaragestereo
Fort Valley,
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Post Number: 50
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 05:28 pm: |
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Read the part about the one inch putty knife.
Cutting Tools:
There are several tools that will make the job easier. The first is a good sharp knife. Most people use a razor knife which works fairly well. The biggest problem is that the blades dull very quickly. I use a 1" wide putty knife sharpened on one edge with a very rough sandpaper on a belt sander. It allows a quick resharpening of the knife throughout the job and holds the edge much better than a razor knife. There are also knives that have snap-off blades that will give you a new edge when the end of the blade is snapped off. The following is such a knife and is available from Stanley tools.
has anyone heard of this? is it very effective. it sounded clever to me. |
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Diamond Member Username: Wingmanalive
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Post Number: 15676
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 09:10 pm: |
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You mean something like this???
They're $2 and have been around for years. Blade gets dull, snap off a section.
I have maybe 10 myself. |
Bronze Member Username: Waresgaragestereo
Fort Valley,
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Post Number: 53
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 09:15 pm: |
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no, i was refering to taking a one inch putty knife and sharpening one edge on a belt sander with really rough sandpaper.
it came from this website" http://www.bcae1.com/carpetenclosure.htm
but yes i've had those things before. |
Diamond Member Username: Wingmanalive
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 09:22 pm: |
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Personally I buy my utility blades at bulk so I get them for pennies. The pen knife ones are good in a pinch but I prefer the feel of a utility knife myself. Nice idea about the putty knife tho. Just my $.02.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92872 |
Bronze Member Username: Waresgaragestereo
Fort Valley,
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Post Number: 54
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 10:22 pm: |
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alright! We have a Harbor Freight Tools fan in the house. we have a harbor feright in macon ga and they are off the chain. |
Diamond Member Username: Wingmanalive
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
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I love Harbor freight lol. 
You have to be careful tho.....
Just like with Cummins tools and Homier. They are great for some things, terrible for others..... |
Bronze Member Username: Waresgaragestereo
Fort Valley,
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Post Number: 56
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 10:45 pm: |
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Cummins tools and Homier
what brands are these? never heard of them |
Platinum Member Username: Th3pwn3r
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Post Number: 7754
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 11:02 am: |
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Harbor freight offers one time use tools if that in certain cases. I warned my brother in law about their allen wrenches(or allen keys,whichever you prefer) and he didn't listen. He said "They're just for this R/C car..." the pieces of crap stripped instantly haha, warned him. |
Bronze Member Username: Waresgaragestereo
Fort Valley,
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Post Number: 74
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| Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 11:30 am: |
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here our harborfreight tool are used almost on a daily basis. |
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Platinum Member Username: Th3pwn3r
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| Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 02:47 pm: |
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Well, there's some things I wouldn't trust buying from Harbor Freight that's for sure. For certain things they're fine. For example I bought an extension cord from them and it has yet to start on fire BUT I also purchased cable ties from them and they're complete garbage and you can easily snap them with your hands. |
Diamond Member Username: Wingmanalive
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| Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 06:48 pm: |
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Like I said Harbor freight is great for some things and bad for others. For shop supplies you can't beat them. Rags, packing/masking/electrical tape, dust masks, gloves, bungee cords, straps, ect...
I have their 12" compound sliding laser guided miter saw and love it. I also have several drill presses and cordless drills that work great. Also a lathe and an 8 gallon air compressor with MANY brad/staple guns that haven't failed me yet.
What you have to stay clear of is router bits, drill bits, electronics, and anything ridiculously under priced. (It's for a reason). Unless you pick up a refurbbed dewalt or makita tool just about everything they sell isn't intended for high or commercial use. Good for weekend warriors and those on a budget.
These sites are even lower in quality than HF IMO but check them out if you're bored as hell.
http://www.toolsnow.com/
http://www.homier.com/
Homier has a wide variety of tools and household items. |
