cowcharge
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Post by cowcharge on May 31, 2017 11:43:11 GMT -8
I second (or third) the oscillating multi-tool, you can cut really straight lines on a plunge cut, and control the depth well. A heat gun comes in handy if there's roofing tar anywhere on your camper, and to release some types of glue. A propane torch and PB Blaster to help break loose rusty old plumbing or frame bolts. A multimeter. An angle grinder's nice if you have to do any metal cutting. One of these painter's tools: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-14-in-1-Painter-s-Tool-DSX-G14/202038673
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I can chase women or fix campers, I choose to fix what I understand........... campers.
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Post by shastatom on May 31, 2017 13:06:34 GMT -8
I found my belt sander came in handy to smooth out walls and plywood cuts. I also like my oscillating sander.
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Post by vikx on May 31, 2017 23:14:36 GMT -8
Besides, IT'S SO MUCH FUN TO BUY TOOLS!!!
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taters
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Post by taters on Jul 21, 2017 19:05:16 GMT -8
One of those "Multi Tools" is an absolute must. I`m not going to say which one is the best. I have a Porter Cable and it seems to get the jobs done nicely. Click the link below. linkI have an older Fein multi master. pre-starlock blade version. I get my blades off ebay. On there they have bulk generic blades for less than $2 each. I always buy the bi-metal blades $36 shipped for 20 blades. I get good use out of each blade. in fact, I just used recently 1 blade to cut through both front shock absorber shafts on my truck.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Jul 21, 2017 19:17:11 GMT -8
One of those "Multi Tools" is an absolute must. I`m not going to say which one is the best. I have a Porter Cable and it seems to get the jobs done nicely. Click the link below. linkI have an older Fein multi master. pre-starlock blade version. I get my blades off ebay. On there they have bulk generic blades for less than $2 each. I always buy the bi-metal blades $36 shipped for 20 blades. I get good use out of each blade. in fact, I just used recently 1 blade to cut through both front shock absorber shafts on my truck. WOW, and those things are hard. When I was with the DOT here in Montana. The shop had a tool for cutting the urethane seals from windshield/frames. The action of that tool is just about the same as these multi tools. Next time I need to replace the windshield in one of My vehicles, I am going to use the smooth blade, with no teeth, a spritzer bottle with soapy water for lubrication, and, see if I can cut the glass from My vehicles with this multi tool. About the only other thing a person needs for tools is a set of handled suction cups for setting in the new glass and a caulking gun to apply a 3/8ths inch tall bead of urethane around the frame. I would like to see a pic of Your Fein tool and the blades, if You could please. It might be worth buying one of those just for the price break in the blades alone. Around here, blades for the multi tool runs about 7 bucks a blade, some a little lower and most for more.
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taters
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Post by taters on Jul 22, 2017 8:38:20 GMT -8
I have an older Fein multi master. pre-starlock blade version. I get my blades off ebay. On there they have bulk generic blades for less than $2 each. I always buy the bi-metal blades $36 shipped for 20 blades. I get good use out of each blade. in fact, I just used recently 1 blade to cut through both front shock absorber shafts on my truck. WOW, and those things are hard. When I was with the DOT here in Montana. The shop had a tool for cutting the urethane seals from windshield/frames. The action of that tool is just about the same as these multi tools. Next time I need to replace the windshield in one of My vehicles, I am going to use the smooth blade, with no teeth, a spritzer bottle with soapy water for lubrication, and, see if I can cut the glass from My vehicles with this multi tool. About the only other thing a person needs for tools is a set of handled suction cups for setting in the new glass and a caulking gun to apply a 3/8ths inch tall bead of urethane around the frame. I would like to see a pic of Your Fein tool and the blades, if You could please. It might be worth buying one of those just for the price break in the blades alone. Around here, blades for the multi tool runs about 7 bucks a blade, some a little lower and most for more. I make scraper blades from used blades. Run them against concrete until the teeth are gone. then smooth/round with a file or emery cloth if I need a scraper for finer surfaces.
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Post by taters on Jul 22, 2017 8:46:09 GMT -8
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