Author Topic: LETS TALK TOOLS!!! Used and/or "Vintage" (Read 4876 times)

CTENG in KS · « **on:** Mar 22, 2006, 06:44:41 AM »

There is this pawn shop round the corner from work, I went there yesterday. It is just a plathora of used tools...
For example, they have an older Porter n Cable portable bandsaw. There is no plastic on this thing anywhere...case and blade guards are all metal. Cheaper than a new Milwaukee too. They have piles, and by piles I mean PILES, of drills from 30 to just a couple years old, most in the 25-50 dollar range...
So here is the issue:

1. When it comes to used tools, what brands are the "quality" tools that last a lifetime and culd be a good deal from a place like this? What are the best of the best to look for?

2. If I find something worth buying, like maybe that portaband, what are proper methods for cleaning it up and relubricating? What is the best type of grease to use on these things?

3. Anybody need a new-to-them drill?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 08:30:42 AM »

one of my favorite tools is my dads old 110V impact wrench, its probably 10 lbs solid metal and has been known to snap a 3/8th bolt with ease

i'll get some pics of it, i think its a "Sears and Roebuck" long befor Craftsman was born, or me for that matter

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 08:40:57 AM »

Milwaukee portaband saws are good, that is what we used to buy before Makita came out with their new portaband, just be carefull when you set them down, the guard edge by the opening has a bad habbit of breaking off. It's about $75.00 and 45 minutes labor to replace the rear casing.

Any milwaukee drill or saw is a good buy though in my opinion.

For grease use any white lithium based grease and pack the hell out of it.

If you get me the model number and type I can get you a parts/wiring diagram with part numbers.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 09:01:11 AM »

Sweet, I have a brand new milwaukee 110V impact...
What other brands should I keep an eye out for...I saw some Hiltis, is PnC good?
Who else?
Thank you!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 09:21:11 AM »

Hilti's are good if you can afford them, the parts for repair are a ripoff.
Don't get Porter Cable.

Top brands IMO:
Makita
Milwaukee
Greenlee
Burndy
Dewalt (for home use only, they use plastic gears)
Hilti
CEP
Thomas & Betts
Condux (pricey)

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 09:50:15 AM »

Why no Porter n Cable?

I will have to make a list of brands that ae OK to look at.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 09:52:38 AM »

Porter Cable was a company that was failing and absorbed by DeWalt (along with many other companies).
Their product longevity is very short, and the quality of their parts is crap.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 10:32:30 AM »

What about older models, I was under the impresion they made a quality tool at one time?
Oh, and thanks Simp, I appreciate all the advice!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 10:42:58 AM »

the only reliable older tool they made was their 1/2" drills and cut-off saws.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 12:15:22 PM »

OK, they had a couple older Milwaukee porta-bands too, with cases.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 01:07:53 PM »

Keep an eye out for broken corners where the arrows are, on both sides, that is their weak spot, especially on the side you can't see in the pic.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 01:53:45 PM »

What are like my top 3 or 4 for a 1/2 inch drill...
Can I do beeter buying a used bosch or miwaukee than going and buying a new one in the same price range?
I like those older ones with full metal cases and such...seem so much beeter built.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 01:59:12 PM »

Go with Milwaukee for any electric drill.
Go with Milwaukee for any portaband saw.
Go with Makita for any battery tool (12V or higher only)
Go with Makita for any Dry-Cut metal saw.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 23, 2006, 07:16:14 AM »

Sounds good...I will focus, for the time being, on milwaukee.

brc · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 26, 2006, 05:26:31 PM »

I can't agree more I have bought tons of tools at pawn shops. I bought my first plasma cutter at a pawn shop. 400 dollars out the door one 300 dollar set of leads and I had a 2500.00 plasma I used for about 10 years till I replaced it last year. I gave the old one to my father n law and he still uses it today in his street rod shop.

Just sheck them out well before you buy them. I think used tools are monet well spent

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 27, 2006, 07:06:05 AM »

Sweet brc...I like to hear good stories!

crapyota · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 12:32:53 AM »

the pawn shops around here want almost full price. that sucks!! i dont git rid of any old tool look what i had to do to get hood pins in late at night before run next morning when drill died!

crapyota · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 12:35:29 AM »

pic got cut off but yes that is what it looks like a old hand drill and it did the job

wa4x4 · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 12:39:54 AM »

I have used a hand drill before, they suck, but are kind of cool at the same time since they are so basic.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 10:09:44 AM »

Its like the Millwright Shop in here!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 29, 2006, 11:34:46 AM »

Quote from: crapyota on Mar 29, 2006, 12:32:53 AM

the pawn shops around here want almost full price. that sucks!! i dont git rid of any old tool look what i had to do to get hood pins in late at night before run next morning when drill died!

Sweet, an old Hand drill in action!! Looks like your laughing cause you can't actually believe your using one on your Yota, I know I'd be laughing.

So why don't we have a tool section by the way?

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