as you read thru the site you'll eventually notice a trend in the advice given, regarding tools to purchase and safety.
in almost every case you'll find the cheaper tool options, either in tools or safety equipment tends to favor the mid-upper range tools, that's HARD WON WISDOM FROM EXPERIENCE!
buying the cheap tools will usually result in you working harder, under less safe conditions or fighting a job that would be far easier to do with the correct tools.
in some cases the difference in quality is not reflected in the price and at times the more expensive tools are not all that much better or more accurate or stronger, but in many cases the cheap tools are basically dangerous, not up to the job, or basically useless for the intended use.
If I point out that you really need decent 12 ton jack stands, a 3 ton floor jack, rather than a couple 3-6 ton stands and a cheap auto store 2 ton floor jack, its because the difference in durability, safety margin, and stability makes it a total no brainer in my opinion, or if I suggest a a 60 gallon/5hp compressor, over a small portable 2hp/5 gallon design, or a 220 volt/160-210 amp welder as the best value, its because over the years Ive used smaller and less capable equipment and found its not able to do the required jobs or its not really safe to use, under all conditions,.
EXAMPLE
it just does not make any sense to me to spend $200-$300 plus on a 110 volt welder if you will eventually find you need to buy a $500-$900
welder later to get the job done, you can beat yourself up over not having welding skills when its the EQUIPMENT your using thats causing at least 50% of your problem,a good EXPERIENCED WELDOR can make decent welds with MARGINAL welding equipment. at times but a decent weldor can make excellent resulting welds with much better equipment and learn far faster. or to buy $30 6 ton jack stands if $50 12 ton stands are far stronger, more stable, and less prone to failure,its just a P.I.T.A. to find youve purchased a 5-10 gallon/2hp compressor if your constantly waiting for it build up enough pressure,to run tools or buy measuring tools that don,t give consistent readings
heres some examples
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=989
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1689
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=55
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1462
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=969
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=24
in almost every case you'll find the cheaper tool options, either in tools or safety equipment tends to favor the mid-upper range tools, that's HARD WON WISDOM FROM EXPERIENCE!
buying the cheap tools will usually result in you working harder, under less safe conditions or fighting a job that would be far easier to do with the correct tools.
in some cases the difference in quality is not reflected in the price and at times the more expensive tools are not all that much better or more accurate or stronger, but in many cases the cheap tools are basically dangerous, not up to the job, or basically useless for the intended use.
If I point out that you really need decent 12 ton jack stands, a 3 ton floor jack, rather than a couple 3-6 ton stands and a cheap auto store 2 ton floor jack, its because the difference in durability, safety margin, and stability makes it a total no brainer in my opinion, or if I suggest a a 60 gallon/5hp compressor, over a small portable 2hp/5 gallon design, or a 220 volt/160-210 amp welder as the best value, its because over the years Ive used smaller and less capable equipment and found its not able to do the required jobs or its not really safe to use, under all conditions,.
EXAMPLE
it just does not make any sense to me to spend $200-$300 plus on a 110 volt welder if you will eventually find you need to buy a $500-$900
welder later to get the job done, you can beat yourself up over not having welding skills when its the EQUIPMENT your using thats causing at least 50% of your problem,a good EXPERIENCED WELDOR can make decent welds with MARGINAL welding equipment. at times but a decent weldor can make excellent resulting welds with much better equipment and learn far faster. or to buy $30 6 ton jack stands if $50 12 ton stands are far stronger, more stable, and less prone to failure,its just a P.I.T.A. to find youve purchased a 5-10 gallon/2hp compressor if your constantly waiting for it build up enough pressure,to run tools or buy measuring tools that don,t give consistent readings
heres some examples
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=989
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=1689
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=55
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1462
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=969
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=24