How's the weather been?

[Xraycer]

That's funny cuz the only thing I've ever bought from HF that I didn't regret buying was a 4lb dead blow hammer. Everything else was junk that didn't last a year before breaking.

Most of my stuff I've had now for about 10 years. Automotive, bench tools and garden tools.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I have picked up a few things from HF that have made me sad but were nec for the completion of a job.
I just bought a trans jack for this Focus job. Its actually better built than I was expecting. I have seen some TOTAL crap come out of HF too.
I also bought an engine support bar there. Honestly, unistrut and some creative hardware could have done the job BUT I ended up using the large handles to adjust the engine when I mated eng/trans. THESE handles worked great! Easy to crank with greasy hands!
The thing is, I'm not doing this professionally BUT I need it to be safe so I try to be fussy. I replace cheap hardware when I think I need to etc.
The trans jack works ok but the knobs that tilt the transmission "table top" were clearly designed by a knob.
They are damned near impossible to turn with weight on the jack.
The worst part was the release for the hydraulic jack.
It seems spring loaded to release so much that with oil on my hands, I was unable to lock it and needed a pliers.
The jack came with a chain that was cute and likely deadly.
I use a ratchet strap to tie the transmission down. No slipping, no terror!
Its the stupid details that leave me disappointed with these buys.
I bought a cheap "rotary tool" (it rotated a few times).
I bought it for the bits on a whim while buying something else there and I never noticed that the collet size was wonky and would not fit my Dremel brand tool.
Buying things THAT way gets me inti trouble because I didn't research and read reviews. I purchased a sad face that day.
ALL of that said, in some instances I will NOT budget buy.
I have a Brannick 7400 hanging on my garage wall because I'm terrified of cheap ass strut compressors. NEVER!
I bought it used in great shape!
If I can buy a "good brand" over elcheapo supreeemo hecho en China ebay sketch or if its flimsy looking at HF, I won't buy it.
If anyone is needing a cheap field rotary tool, the one I picked up is 12v and could easily be powered by your car with some soldering and a jack or a couple alligator clips.
It works fine, just my bits were "incompatible"

Its getting warmer out now! I think I see sun!

 

[Suburban_Hooligan]

currently 9:30am
current temp 66 degrees. humidity a miserable 80%
todays high listed at 80 degrees. currently it looks like doom and gloom outside. dark sky's and no sun anywhere, not even trying to peak through.

 

[DavidB1126]

todays high listed at 80 degrees

Well that ain't no fall weather

 

[Suburban_Hooligan]

Well that ain't no fall weather

to be fair i am in southern California. we only have 2 seasons here. summer and not summer. not summer doesn't typically kick in till the end of October.

 

[Xraycer]

That's funny cuz the only thing I've ever bought from HF that I didn't regret buying was a 4lb dead blow hammer. Everything else was junk that didn't last a year before breaking.

Used my +10yo HF 3 ton floor jack just now. Mrs. X had one tire that was 5psi lower than what it should be. When we got home, I jacked up the vehicle to inspect for any possible puncture. Didn't see anything obvious, so filled to the proper pressure. Will have to keep an eye on that tire.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I need to see about my 3 ton. Its leaking fluid. Its a LOT older than 10 years.
I'm hoping I can replace a seal.

 

[Xraycer]

I need to see about my 3 ton. Its leaking fluid. Its a LOT older than 10 years.
I'm hoping I can replace a seal.

I think I paid like $60 for that jack between 10-15 years ago. More than got my money's worth. Have never added or removed the oil.

 

[Doom!]

I used to just mow up all my leaves, turned 20 bags of leaves into about 7 bags.

 

[CertifiedMike]

It got chilly last night! Summer got the news for sure!
Happy Fall!!!!
The trees are already starting to change colors and looking beautiful!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Well it looks nice, looking outside from my recliner.

 

[HPIguy]

Been warm here for fall, high 80s the past few days. Wife and I have had COVID for the past week also, so the warmth is nice if we go sit on the porch. Got a trip coming up later this week to go shoot some long-range stuff, and it looks like the hurricane may play into that in a negative way. Temps show high 70s and low 80s, but about four plus inches of rain inbound to south GA.

 

[Speed Chaser]

Surprisingly it hasn't rained the past few days

 

[Xraycer]

Been warm here for fall, high 80s the past few days. Wife and I have had COVID for the past week also, so the warmth is nice if we go sit on the porch. Got a trip coming up later this week to go shoot some long-range stuff, and it looks like the hurricane may play into that in a negative way. Temps show high 70s and low 80s, but about four plus inches of rain inbound to south GA.

Get well soon!

 

[HPIguy]

Get well soon!

I'm pretty much back at 100%, thanks. Headed for south GA tomorrow, hopefully the rain doesn't screw things up too much.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Almost record high temps, beautiful out.

 

[Doom!]

103 today while my wall was wide open to the outdoors.

 

[332_RC]

Man it's storming like crazy here. Lighting & thunder. Pouring rain.

 

[Speed Chaser]

we are back with the rain

 

[PewPewChris]

I think it might rain...