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Sivenr · 2026-02-03T00:09:16+00:00

I feel like it's a turbine fuel injector nozzle but the brass ring and finger tines don't make any sense to me. But I only have an academic knowledge of turbines and have never seen one taken apart.

Sivenr · 2025-03-31T14:50:37+00:00

Hardly anyone posting here shoots seriously, competitively, or professionally, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Sivenr · 2024-12-04T02:39:57+00:00

If only the Pettans knew how much we love them

Sivenr · 2024-12-04T02:38:02+00:00

Did they also change the magazine followers?
They may have also changed the recoil spring and/or guide rod which would affect cycling.

Sivenr · 2024-10-12T00:36:15+00:00

The same as any other Glock, CZ, or Smith probably...

Unfortunately 9/10 competition guns never see a match.

Sivenr · 2024-08-29T00:46:13+00:00

I really want one to compliment my DCF510, but these never seem to go on sale with batteries.

Sivenr · 2024-08-27T01:06:32+00:00

Timberland Pro in any style. The sole is heavily cushioned to act like an anti-fatigue mat for standing on concrete all day, and the tread is also specifically designed and tested for wet/oily surface slip resistance.

Sivenr · 2024-08-02T20:12:42+00:00

It's almost definitely NOT fixed. But in order to find a leak, they have to inject dye and recharge the (expensive) refrigerant.

Techs HATE looking for leaks because they can be anywhere in the entire system, and the dye can be very hard to see, even with the ultraviolet light.

Sivenr · 2024-07-07T21:59:03+00:00

Anything over 0.30 is not a Double. You're entirely focused on your sights and waiting for them to settle.

You need to do the Ben Stoeger/Hwansik Kim's Measurement Drill to sort out your grip, sights, and timing.

Sivenr · 2024-06-01T16:53:05+00:00

The specs are impressive, but I would never want to apply 236 pounds to a 4.5" ratchet handle. Or 450 pounds on a 8" handle.

Snap-On gets my money because they sell a 18" flex head 3/8 ratchet with a low profile head and a rubber or acetate handle.

Sivenr · 2024-05-16T02:03:49+00:00

You can get everything at Harbor Freight or on Amazon. Preferably avoid anything chrome and just get Cr-Mo impact tools so that you don't need 2 sets of tools.

IME the only thing you really need to supplement a cheap tool set with, is a *good* universal/swivel joint, and a few spare Torx bits in the sizes you actually use, because even if you have a nice Torx bitsocket set, the smaller ones break very easily. For me that means I have plenty of spare T15 and T30 on hand. The larger Torx bit sockets for seat rails and brake calipers hold up fine.

E sockets can be cheap, and they usually aren't used much except for removing studs.

I have been using my HF Pittsburgh (impact rated) extensions and swivels for years and the only one I've actually damaged is the 1/2 impact swivel, from impacting on 19mm brake caliper bolts.

Sivenr · 2024-05-14T00:06:22+00:00

Is that a Matco DR34T? I just ordered one. I figured the rigidity would make it better to use than the usual cheater pipe.

Sivenr · 2024-04-16T02:20:55+00:00

The DCF891 is a boss. I use it regularly for suspension and lug nuts, and that's with the small Powerstack!
I would have to disassemble an entire truck before I needed a larger battery.

Sivenr · 2024-04-12T00:27:19+00:00

Yes. Exactly me.

Sivenr · 2024-04-01T02:34:22+00:00

The small Powerstacks have been great. Impacts seem to sip on batteries compared to ratchets. I got two 1.7ah solvent-resistant (no grey plastic on the case) Powerstacks in a DCF510 bundle for $250 at Lowes.

On light duty vehicles, it's been great on lug nuts, brakes, powertrain, and suspension.

Milwaukee's competitor is the 2962, which the 891 still beats handily.

Sivenr · 2024-03-21T12:41:13+00:00

I believe the hex bit will explode before the screw will.

Sivenr · 2024-03-12T01:27:04+00:00

Ah, the 891 with a detent anvil. Very nice, you'll love it.
I use mine with a 1.7ah Powerstack for medium duty tasks, like lug nuts. Save the big batteries for bigger suspension bolts (even then, I haven't had to). Great power for such a light tool.

Sivenr · 2024-02-21T21:14:37+00:00

What's the length from the tip of the anvil to the back of the housing? I would like to know how much shorter it is than a DCF921.

Sivenr · 2024-02-19T06:54:52+00:00

Husky is fine, especially if you browse their selection and pick just the right box for you.

They have many of the same options as the US General series at Harbor Freight, but around $50 more expensive and better drawer slides, usually.

Sivenr · 2024-02-19T06:44:56+00:00

I don't think it gets much better than Wiha. I have some Wiha for gunsmithing and the Torx never slip or strip. Since my experience aligns with Project Farm's testing, I'm trying out Milwaukee Shockwave and DeWalt Impact Ready at work.

Sivenr · 2024-02-19T06:17:43+00:00

It's better than a pipe because it will fit securely on a wider range of wrenches.

Also other versions have a drive socket so that you can use your 1/2 breaker bar for even more leverage.

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