RoundTwo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 This could be fun. An engine boroscope is definitely on my list. Whats on your list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 An new 1/4" ratchet. Any recommendations for Santa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTwo Posted December 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said: An new 1/4" ratchet. Any recommendations for Santa? Something fine tooth for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0715 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 31 minutes ago, RoundTwo said: This could be fun. An engine boroscope is definitely on my list. Whats on your list? Have you seen the iPhone attachment boroscope ? Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said: An new 1/4" ratchet. Any recommendations for Santa? Go with Snap-On. That is one of my most used tools. You will forget the price eventually. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTwo Posted December 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 57 minutes ago, Steve0715 said: Have you seen the iPhone attachment boroscope ? Interesting. This one? https://www.amazon.com/VA-400-WiFi-Bundle-Ablescope-Articulating-Borescope/dp/B01MQPC6U1/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnNacBhDvARIsABnDa6_MkSYa4hJzVlYKQ5H800d2zVxAtBZCCLMuVlumsV4L8nrHknf6wzoaAqNMEALw_wcB&hvadid=409999310804&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9010866&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14468642401143483153&hvtargid=kwd-220193048008&hydadcr=24630_11410023&keywords=vividia+ablescope+va-400&qid=1670790869&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3 This is the one Mike Busch recommends and is a favorite on MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, DonMuncy said: Go with Snap-On. That is one of my most used tools. You will forget the price eventually. The TL72 is high on my list, $90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 I'm kind of leaning towards the Tekton ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Some time off to work on my own airplanes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Junkin Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 A 40% discount coupon for the panel upgrade I should have done last year. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 43 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said: I'm kind of leaning towards the Tekton ratchet. I'm not familiar. I have used a bunch of tools and almost all are fine. But, boy, do Snap-Ons fell good to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, DonMuncy said: I'm not familiar. I have used a bunch of tools and almost all are fine. But, boy, do Snap-Ons fell good to use. I've read quite a few reviews and comparisons today, and the TEKTON ratchets rate up there with the Snap On. All the user reviews say its the best feeling wrench they have ever used. And they cost 1/3 as much. https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-drive-quick-release-ratchet-set-srh99107 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 They look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boomer Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 3 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said: An new 1/4" ratchet. Any recommendations for Santa? Can't go wrong with SnapOn. That said, I don't have any recent experience -- mine is probably 50 years old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDPetersen Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 I acquired a Tekton torque wrench small enough to be used inside the fuel bladders. Perfect for that, but I have to report that the ratchet mechanism began to slip or not catch. Happily they sent me a replacement that did the job. But I was left uncertain of the “ robustness” of that particular item. They sure look good, however. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysLearning Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 4 hours ago, RoundTwo said: This could be fun. An engine boroscope is definitely on my list. Whats on your list? Just a heads up some even have a built in 90* camera now. Integrated right in with no need to add the mirror that always seems to have some lint on it. For sure worth the upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boomer Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 minute ago, AlwaysLearning said: Just a heads up some even have a built in 90* camera now. Integrated right in with no need to add the mirror that always seems to have some lint on it. For sure worth the upgrade. Get the one with the bendy thing on the end -- anything from 0 degrees to 180. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTwo Posted December 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said: Get the one with the bendy thing on the end -- anything from 0 degrees to 180. Yes, that’s the one I linked above, with the WiFi box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boomer Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 minute ago, RoundTwo said: Yes, that’s the one I linked above, with the WiFi box. I see it. I think I skipped over that post as soon as I saw iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, RoundTwo said: Yes, that’s the one I linked above, with the WiFi box. Yes, the Vividia VA-400 is what I have. Very happy with it. Here's an example photo: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0TreeLemur Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 An '83 J model. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Blackh4t Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 An Aerocruze 100 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Remember that Vividia overloads their part numbers so that their bore scopes might be hi-res or 640x480 with the same part number. There's no discernible price difference, so if you buy one, make sure it is high resolution or may wind up with a 640x480. The difference is significant. For a 1/4" wrench, these are actually pretty cool. I bought several to keep them in the garage, hangar, various mobile toolboxes, etc.: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJPEAS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boomer Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, EricJ said: Remember that Vividia overloads their part numbers so that their bore scopes might be hi-res or 640x480 with the same part number. There's no discernible price difference, so if you buy one, make sure it is high resolution or may wind up with a 640x480. The difference is significant. For a 1/4" wrench, these are actually pretty cool. I bought several to keep them in the garage, hangar, various mobile toolboxes, etc.: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJPEAS Man. I might need one of those just because they look handy. For something... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said: Man. I might need one of those just because they look handy. For something... My wife dropped her wedding ring and it bounced under the cabinets in the bathroom. I used the borescope to find and retrieve it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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