princess auto tools that dont suck

[corey9212]

has anyone tried the welding magnets? I think they would be really useful for fit up, but I am not sure how good they are.

I have several of their welding magnets and for what I use them for they are very good and the on/off switch is handy, the only thing to be careful with is do not drop them as I find the magnet is very brittle and shatters easily when dropped.

 

[colinc]

has anyone tried the welding magnets? I think they would be really useful for fit up, but I am not sure how good they are.

I have a couple. They're not bad and probably worth playing with if you can get them on sale. I also have their 90 degree welding vice and find it pretty handy. Busy Bee has them as well, I think, if there's one near you.

 

[Chilly807]

I've got a couple of them I use once in a while. They work fine as far as that goes, but aren't as handy as you might think, at least in my opinion.

Sean

 

[deereman75]

Ok I think I will get a few when I am there. The nearest princess auto is a ferry ride, and a 2 hour drive away, so I dont go too often, and returns would suck. Depending on the cost, I might get a 90 deg welding vise as well. I have found that is the best place to get things like wire brushes.

 

[Chilly807]

Their stainless steel wood handle brushes are pretty good, made in Canada even!!

Sean

 

[deereman75]

This is great, they are opening a new princess auto localy. No more taking a daytrip to the mainland for it.

Has anyone used their 7 inch angle grinder cutoff wheels? A heck of a lot cheeper then the walters...

Edit: this is my 700th post!

 

[corey9212]

This is great, they are opening a new princess auto localy. No more taking a daytrip to the mainland for it.

Has anyone used their 7 inch angle grinder cutoff wheels? A heck of a lot cheeper then the walters...

Edit: this is my 700th post!

That's awesome, now your better half has a daycare to send you to when she has things to do, lol. If mine has shopping to do she puts me on a budget and sends me there for a few hours (I always go over my budget though)

I have used their 4.5" cutoff wheels and I would say they seem to go down faster than others, but the price is also cheaper to match. I want to move up to a 7" angle grinder so if someone else replies I would be interested to know as well.

 

[deereman75]

Well I got some stuff that doesnt suck yesterday. Their 99 cent long handle wire brushes are good. The adaptors that let you put a socket on a normal drill are great, and only cost $2 for a 1/4, a 3/8, and a 1/2 inch. Also their lincoln brand welding rods are good (of course). One thing to stay away from is in the surplus section, they had a turn table to put your tv on. It is a piece of crap. The berrings dont turn in it, so it is just a big pointless plastic disc. Another thing I noticed is they are selling speeco log splitters now.

 

[Chilly807]

I picked up a replacement sheave to start making a snatch block a couple days ago. Not bad quality, and the price was right.

Sean

 

[ericher69]

Horizontal metal 3 speed band saw (works great and cuts straight with a quality blade) $149

Floor model sandblast cabinet ($179)

6 ton jack stands

Victor torch kit $139

90 degree metal vise $29

Channel lock oil filter pliers $19

Dual 50' air hose reel $89

Desiccant air dryer $49

Ingersol rand air tools (all bought on sale)

Composite creeper $19

1/2 inch hammer drill (junk) burned 3 out

Cutting wheels

Hand tools

Other misc

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