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u/ZippyTheChicken Β· 1 pointr/ota

yeah i was really lucky to pick up two of those antennas from amazon warehouse for about $35 each and I am 60 miles out .. i point them at two different cities and have a strong amp.. I get VHF pretty good with them .. only 1-3 bars on my tv but its steady all day and night and only flakes once in a long time.

but I waited probably 6 months for those amazon warehouse deals .. I was in no hurry because i only needed to get 4 vhf stations .. the others i could get on my old antenna..

a drill bit like this makes real easy work out of it
this one is a bit expensive i got mine at biglots but idk if you can still get them

https://www.amazon.com/Speedbor-1866052-Irwin-Tools-Drilling/dp/B00LLGSN4C/

main idea is it is long .. and it has that screw tip on the end.. the screw tip if you get it into the 2x4 will pull the drill bit all the way through the wood and you aren't forcing it or pushing.. makes super easy work of it..

when i go through the floor i go into the drywall just above the baseboard molding and tare that area up a bit so the bit has plenty of room to move around then i target the center of the 2x4 and boom its real easy..

for the ceiling i get a nail and drive it through the drywall .. then i get a wire coat hanger and put it up the hole... then i go into the attic and look for the coat hanger and I can see where the top plate 2x4 is and I drill down through it.

its not really difficult but its laborious .. you are climbing up and down and this and that and dealing with insulation .. blah

but then again how often do you need to do it? heh

hardest part for me was trying to install 100 inch antennas in an attic with trusses and its real tight .. you got to plan well heh .. you install it in 3 pieces so you have to decide how can i fish the front in there and point it but then at the back how do i open the rods .. because they are folded ... i am sure my pointing is a bit off and i couldn't get every dipole rod fully open without bending them slightly ... its wedged in there pretty dam good...

and you are doing this while trying to not put a foot through your ceiling ... HA! .. oh its fun heh

u/JimmyVonJamieson Β· 2 pointsr/Tau40K

You don't actually need a drill, there are hand drills on Amazon that hold a bit. Heck, you can even just carve out the hole with a bit in your hand, or just an exacto knife.

As others have implied, if you aren't skilled yet and don't have much money, this is actually the best time to learn how to magnetize.

If you need more recommendations on what exactly to do, and what tools to use, just ask. The community is here for you.

Edits for links to el cheapo drills which work awesome for magnetizing:

https://www.amazon.com/GPSGO-Precision-0-5-3-0mm-Electronic-Assembling/dp/B07PCNDFLV

The best option is these two items:

https://www.amazon.com/Tacklife-SDP51DC-Cordless-Rechargeable-Screwdriver/dp/B075RWV5LB

https://www.amazon.com/COMOWARE-Titanium-Twist-Drill-Bit/dp/B07D9J6JLD

Note that for mini cordless drills you need bits with a 1/4" hex shank to fit into the chuck of those drills. I used a set up like those two items to magnetize 10 firewarriors and 10 pathfinders in the span of a out an hour. If I can do it, you can do it.

u/GlamRockDave Β· 6 pointsr/HomeImprovement

impact drivers aren't ideal for drilling but if you really want to go through with it you need a set of 1/4" hex shank drill bits like this

An alternative is getting a proper drill bit chuck that fits into you impact driver so that you can use any bits you want (give you the option to get bits specific to the material you're drilling)

But really the best thing to have is a real drill meant for drilling, especially the larger the hole you're trying to drill.

EDIT: the reason impacts aren't ideal for drilling is that by nature they're supposed to start banging away in small powerful knocks when they encounter resistance, and which allows a relatively small motor to drive deep screws or loosen tight bolts, but a drill bit cuts most efficiently when it just powers through and keeps spinning and slicing. If the bit stops and start chipping you're mangling the work and might get your bit jammed. Newer more expensive drills have some power management built in to adjust torque automatically depending on load to try and keep the bit spinning smoothly, which is even better, but even a cheap drill will be better at drilling holes than an impact drive.
That said, for what you're doing, the impact drive will do exactly what you want (for free). So have at it. But if you want to start drilling large holes in those joists, get a drill.

u/skwolf522 Β· 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

I have a tool bag for in the house. I keep all the usual items. I can take a picture of it for ya when I get home.

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https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DG5543-Inch-Tradesmans-Tool/dp/B001P30BO6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=dewalt+tool+bag&qid=1563036747&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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Out in the garage the other post got it right with the Harbor Freight tool Chests. You can't go wrong with them. They will hold up and last you forever.

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You want to keep stuff off the floor so I would recommend these

https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-mark-4-shelf-industrial-storage-rack/prod22160218?xid=plp_product_1_3

they are 2 Feet deep so can hold a lot.

If you buy two you can actually fill up a whole wall.

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I like these as parts organizers in my garage, Milwaukee makes good ones also. You don't want to go cheap on these, it is a bad day when you go to carry it somewhere and the latch breaks and spills out 1000 screws

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https://www.amazon.com/DeWalt-DWST14825-10-Compartment-Organizer-Metal/dp/B00AUVX394/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3DS66NM6H7SBY&keywords=dewalt+storage+organizer&qid=1563037131&s=gateway&sprefix=dewalt+storage%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-4

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I use one like this in the house to hold small parts

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-25-Removable-Compartment-Professional-Organizer/dp/B00005QWYF/ref=sr_1_37?keywords=parts+organizer&qid=1563037496&s=gateway&sr=8-37

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Now for stuff I feel will change your life.

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If you do any electrical work, or for changing face plates. This screwdriver will change your life.

https://www.amazon.com/Interchangeable-Screwdriver-Klein-Tools-67100/dp/B003FC75YE/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=klien+screwdriver+fast&qid=1563037724&s=gateway&sr=8-7

I saw a electrician using it and I had to go buy one.

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I always have multiple sizes of these in the garage. They work great for hanging or fixing anything.

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Deck-Mate-8-x-2-in-Star-Flat-Head-Wood-Deck-Screws-5-lbs-Pack-2DMT5/305418729

I just order Star bits instead of buying a bit set with a bunch a bits I don't use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XYS26HQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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If you have a sawzall and some trees you need to trim these will saw through a 4 inch branch like it is butter.

https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC760R-9-Inch-Pruning-Reciprocating/dp/B005DYMRA4/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c__1/130-4777576-0899065?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005DYMRA4&pd_rd_r=b176538d-8b66-4ae2-ae89-92e5aef62a85&pd_rd_w=eLDwX&pd_rd_wg=Z1XlH&pf_rd_p=4b985ee3-c51c-45b0-b742-d73501cbd701&pf_rd_r=7T9YW21VA3QFF00GFKS4&psc=1&refRID=7T9YW21VA3QFF00GFKS4

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These are great stud finders. They find the drywall screws that go in to the studs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IKK0OI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I installed 3 of these in my garage and the light output is amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078B7KG1R/ref=dp_cerb_1

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can't think of anything else right now.

u/sektabox Β· 0 pointsr/woodworking

I'm pretty sure you wanted to respond to the OP. I've been using dowels for over a decade as my exclusive joinery method. I recommend Jessem dowelling jigs.


As for the "flag" on the drill, drill stops are more effective and reliable.

u/jaredccoles Β· 7 pointsr/PipeTobacco

If you ran a pipecleaner through the stem and still had bad draw, this will require a little investment, but not huge, and you can do it for all future pipes.
Get a 5/32" drill bit, take it to a bench grinder whilst in a hand drill, and taper it down to a fine point (or buy a pretapered one.

Then straighten the pipe stem with a heat gun (if necessary) and ream out the airway in the stem, and re-bend it. 5/32 is the standard in most handmade american pipes, and provides good airflow. If you find that its still not enough airflow, you may try 3/16, but you're probably smoking too fast if 5/32 doesn't do it for you.

Also, this issue with bad airflow in stems crops up alot with factory pipes, mostly because they use pre molded stems. Nothing wrong with them, just most are mediocre, so a little work is required to get them to smoke really well.

That was long.

Hope this helps.

u/ImaginaryCheetah Β· 2 pointsr/DIY

water? whuuuuu?

you need water for saving cutting blades from heat. such as coring or sawing.

an impact bit doesn't usually need extra cooling... especially a tiny 5/32.

i like the "4 cutter" milwaukee bits, seem to skip less and dig faster than a split bit, in my 2712.

bring some ear plugs, and let the weight of the drill do most of the work.

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a stop collar might be useful for you, since they don't make stop bits as narrow as 5/32 :

https://www.amazon.com/Drixet-Drill-Stop-Bit-Collar/dp/B073VS72R3/

or do the poor-man's version of putting a little flag of electrical tape on the bit as a depth marker :)

u/SpacemanFrank Β· 1 pointr/FTC

What type of budget does your team have?

How much space is available as your work area?

How experienced at building robots are the mentors?

What build system does you team intend to use? How many custom parts do y'all want to make?

What level of CAD skills does the team have?

We need to know these things to give valid advice. If your team has $100 to spend on tools the list is really different than if your team has $500. If your team has ~$4000 and really experienced mentors the list is also totally different.

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Let's assume your team has really limited budget and wants to make the most of it. I will also assume you are using the REV system.

Here is my minimum tool list:
5.5 mm Nut Driver - http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1119/

5.5 mm wrench - http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1374/

Allen wrench set - https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Hex-Allen-Wrench-Ball/dp/B0776C2D6H/

Rotary Cutter - https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-2305-Rotary-Tool-Shaft/dp/B003BYRFH8

Hand drill - https://smile.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-DR260C-Drill-Driver/dp/B00T2VJ93C/

Hack saw - https://smile.amazon.com/Tactix-267031-Adjustable-Hacksaw-Frame/dp/B00ABBUU2Q/
Bench Vice - https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-453BV-3-Inch-Heavy-Swivel/dp/B07KKXQQ3S

Metric Drill bit set - https://smile.amazon.com/Drill-Warehouse-99pcs-1-5mm-Titanium/dp/B01NC25BRK

Pliers set - https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Tools-4-Piece-Pliers-Set/dp/B015X2NHOK


That works out to be ~$110 + shipping and tax. These are the bare minimum tools IMO. If you can answer the questions above I can give you some better advice.

- Frank

u/PhysicsDude55 Β· 1 pointr/Tools

Those would work, but OP probably doesn't need premium bits at a premium price.


I'd recommend something more along the lines of this. Not as durable as the Wiha bits, but should be fine for assembling furniture.

u/Plenty_Lame Β· 2 pointsr/HVAC

This has been a joy to own: IDS 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Keyless, Drill Chuck Quick Change Adapter Converter 0.3-6.5MM, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728CJ26W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/ManWithoutAPlan Β· 1 pointr/techsupport

Try a rubber band or a match head in between the screw and the tool. Or as a last resort try a tool like this.

Edit: As a VERY last resort....with extreme caution, drill a very fine hole right through the screw until it cracks and falls out. Not recommend though.

u/subterfugeinc Β· 4 pointsr/harborfreight

No because drill doctor sharpens the tip of the bit and pocket hole drill bits have a stepped design. The part that really cuts the wood is about 1/2 inch from the tip of the bit. I dont think you could resharpen that way. Itd be more worth your time to just buy a good bit.