New Line of Digital Fractional Calipers!

General Tools is pleased to announce the new Fraction+ Digital Fractional Caliper line. Available in 6”, 8” and 12” models, these Fraction+ Calipers offer a precision stainless steel body and deadpan accuracy to 0.001”. The rugged new design features a high-contrast LCD display with large, easy-to-read numbers in inches to four decimal places, fractional inches to 1/64” and millimeters to two decimal places. There is also a slide calibrated in mm and inches.

The New r2

The Crescent R2 RapidRench. The Ultimate in Versatility

Never before has there been a tool quite as amazing as the R2 RapidRench™ adjustable ratcheting socket wrench.
By combining the versatility of a standard adjustable wrench with the speed of a ratcheting socket set, the R2 RapidRench has capabilities beyond anything previously available.
Add the power of the famous Crescent® brand, and you have an innovative new product that’s a proven consumer favorite.

Drill Sharpener

DRILL DOCTOR MODEL 750X

The DD750X shop model is designed for durability and has the flexibility required to sharpen the largest range of dull or broken bits-including split points and masonry bits. The DD750X also adds increased capacity, sharpening 3/32” to 3/4” bits.

The precision and accuracy of the DD750X makes this our top of the line model.

* One chuck sharpens all sizes 3/32" -3/4".
* Longer jaws hold bit more precisely and jaw guides eliminate jaw twisting on small bits.
* New “Push to Stop” design on the drill point splitting port will not allow you to over split the bit point.
* Adjustable material take-off allows user to change the amount of bit material that can be removed to further extend the life of your bits.
* User replaceable diamond sharpening wheel design for simple replacement.
* Cast aluminum point angle shuttle for added durability
* Metal sharpening tube
* New permanent magnet motor produces consistent power, regardless of speed or load.
* Sharpens High-speed Steel, Carbide, Cobalt, TiN-coated and Masonry bits
* Can sharpen 3/32” – 1/2” reverse-twist (left-hand) drill bits with optional accessory
* Custom Point angle sharpening - choose any angle from 115 degree to 140 degrees
* Includes professional hard-shell carrying case

Irwin Marathon

M2™ Tooth Technology: patent-pending advanced tooth geometry and Tri-Ground™ teeth provide a fast, efficient cut

Deep Gullets™ provide rapid removal of chips

Thick-Body™ Blade: delivers rigidity and control

Ergonomic ProTouch™ handle design provides durability and comfort

Tapered-Pitch™ nose improves clearance and stability

Vibstar

The TYROLIT innovative multilayer wheel system VIB STAR reduces vibration and is user and machine friendly for professionals. The innovative design of the wheel reduces vibration on the user‘s body. The new VIB STAR technology works against occupational illnesses such as muscle and bone damage, neurological diseases and blood circulation problems.
VIB STAR – convincing benefits:
Significantly reduced vibration levels

Optimised running characteristics

Increased machine tool life

Waterpump brass impeller replaces plastic

For those who seek to replace their water pump's damaged impellers, try using the brass kind instead if the plastic one. Sure its heavier but when submerged underwater, its weight evens out. Performance is still the same. When you change the impeller though, we recommend that you change the guide vane for a worry free waterpump. Most impeller/guidevane problems are caused by defective bearings, replace them from time to time.

Water pump Brass impeller replaces Plastic

Do it urself furniture work

Step 1: Sanding
Prepare wood for sanding and priming.
For wood with rough texture or grains, use grit 80-120 sandpaper.
For wood with smoother texture or finer grains, use grit 180-360.
Sand either by hand* or use an electric sander or planer. If the wood has holes or imperfections, Fill it up with either body filler, glazing putty, nitrocellulose plastic woodfiller**, Marine epoxy or mix a little paint into calsomine powder.
*we recommend using a sanding block for efficiency and ease.
**works great when you want a natural wood finish.

Step 2: Priming and staining
For Varnish Effect
Paint the wood with the desired color of oil woodstain or spray Non Grain Raising Penetrating woodstain. Let dry. Spray or brush with sanding sealer or polyurethane sealer, depending on your desired topcoat. Rub it with grit 360-600 sandpaper.
For Painted effect
Paint the wood with Flatwall Enamel.For a better finish use lacuer primer surfacer then followed by lacquer spot putty. Rub it with grit 360-600 sandpaper.

Step 3: Final Coat
For Varnish effect
Use either clear gloss lacquer, spar varnish, plastic varnish or polyurethane topcoat, depending on preference. Spray or brush evenly and add 2 or more coats if desired.
For painted effect
Brush or spray with Quick drying enamel or semi gloss enamel. For better results use Auto lacquer topcoat or high gloss lacquer. Use appropriate tinting colors for desired results.

Save up to 50% with an improvised waterpump deepwell system

During the course of selling waterpumps, I have come across a new deepwell system. Normally, we only have 2 types, which is the manual and electric. The new system seeks to incorporate the economy of the manual system with the convenience of the electric. This system requires a shallow well pump and a jetmatic waterpump. An electric deepwell pump complete with ejector and adaptor would costs around Php10,000-20,000.00 for 1hp units depending on quality. A manual jetmatic(deepwell) pump costs somewhere around Php2,000-3,000 depending on quality. A shallow well pump costs around Php2,000-6,000 again, depending on quality. Instead of using either the packer system or the twin pipe system principles, we use the initial suction produced by the jetmatic pump. The discharge valve of the jetmatic pump will be connected to the suction valve of the shallow well pump. Several customers have tried this system and have found it satisfactory.

Elastomeric Paints

Elastomeric Paints has grown popular these days yet it has been around for decades. These class of paints have come out in a number of brands released from different paint manufacturers. Brands include Rain or Shine, Sun and Rain, A-plus, Nevada, Titan Superflex and etc. Both manufacturers and contractors laud its performance and retention in any surface and on all weather conditions. Many long term users though, are looking for alternatives. I have personally witnessed the long term effects of such product and sadly, I am discouraged. The fact that it forms air pockets between the flexible elastomeric coationg and the concrete is not a good sight to see. The air pockets, which sometimes varies in shape and sizes would only make you want to repaint you house again. This would entail additional cost for both labor and materials. This is my personal observation when using elastomeric paints. I haven't tried it on steel surfaces though. So next time you consider elastomeric paints, Pls. ask around and do a little research.
Until next time.