Carpet cutting tools
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Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 50 Registered: Mar-08 | Read the part about the one inch putty knife. Cutting Tools: There are several tools that will make the job easier. The first is a good sharp knife. Most people use a razor knife which works fairly well. The biggest problem is that the blades dull very quickly. I use a 1" wide putty knife sharpened on one edge with a very rough sandpaper on a belt sander. It allows a quick resharpening of the knife throughout the job and holds the edge much better than a razor knife. There are also knives that have snap-off blades that will give you a new edge when the end of the blade is snapped off. The following is such a knife and is available from Stanley tools. has anyone heard of this? is it very effective. it sounded clever to me. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 15676 Registered: Jun-06 | You mean something like this???  They're $2 and have been around for years. Blade gets dull, snap off a section. I have maybe 10 myself.  |
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Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 53 Registered: Mar-08 | no, i was refering to taking a one inch putty knife and sharpening one edge on a belt sander with really rough sandpaper. it came from this website" http://www.bcae1.com/carpetenclosure.htm but yes i've had those things before. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 15677 Registered: Jun-06 | Personally I buy my utility blades at bulk so I get them for pennies. The pen knife ones are good in a pinch but I prefer the feel of a utility knife myself. Nice idea about the putty knife tho. Just my $.02. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92872 |
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Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 54 Registered: Mar-08 | alright! We have a Harbor Freight Tools fan in the house. we have a harbor feright in macon ga and they are off the chain. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 15686 Registered: Jun-06 | I love Harbor freight lol.  You have to be careful tho..... Just like with Cummins tools and Homier. They are great for some things, terrible for others..... |
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Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 56 Registered: Mar-08 | Cummins tools and Homier what brands are these? never heard of them |
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Platinum Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7754 Registered: Jul-06 | Harbor freight offers one time use tools if that in certain cases. I warned my brother in law about their allen wrenches(or allen keys,whichever you prefer) and he didn't listen. He said "They're just for this R/C car..." the pieces of crap stripped instantly haha, warned him. |
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Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 74 Registered: Mar-08 | here our harborfreight tool are used almost on a daily basis. |
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Platinum Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7767 Registered: Jul-06 | Well, there's some things I wouldn't trust buying from Harbor Freight that's for sure. For certain things they're fine. For example I bought an extension cord from them and it has yet to start on fire BUT I also purchased cable ties from them and they're complete garbage and you can easily snap them with your hands. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 15698 Registered: Jun-06 | Like I said Harbor freight is great for some things and bad for others. For shop supplies you can't beat them. Rags, packing/masking/electrical tape, dust masks, gloves, bungee cords, straps, ect... I have their 12" compound sliding laser guided miter saw and love it. I also have several drill presses and cordless drills that work great. Also a lathe and an 8 gallon air compressor with MANY brad/staple guns that haven't failed me yet. What you have to stay clear of is router bits, drill bits, electronics, and anything ridiculously under priced. (It's for a reason). Unless you pick up a refurbbed dewalt or makita tool just about everything they sell isn't intended for high or commercial use. Good for weekend warriors and those on a budget. These sites are even lower in quality than HF IMO but check them out if you're bored as hell. http://www.toolsnow.com/ http://www.homier.com/ Homier has a wide variety of tools and household items. |
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