The future is in good hands: step 1 of 703

"Fujiwara" (fujiwara) 03/08/2017 at 13:21 • Filed to: None

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Got this for the little dude over the weekend. I think he’s ready to help bleed brakes on the SUV now. Okay, that might be too much to ask of a toddler. We’ll start with a timing belt replacement.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:24

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Easily more qualified for the job than anyone ay my local Firestone place.

MonkeePuzzle > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:24

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I... err I mean, my kids had the same one.

I may have enjoyed doing it with them more than I should have.

functionoverfashion > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:28

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We have a few of these in the house, pretty fantastic. I love that the “impact gun” clicks when it reaches its 0.01 ft/lb torque limit. The only thing is, it should be stronger on the reverse setting. I almost always have to help my kids loosen the screws/nuts.

comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:28

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Yes, yes it is.

Fujiwara > MonkeePuzzle 03/08/2017 at 13:30

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No shame there! He had to pry it from my hands when we opened the box. Trying so hard to let him figure things out on his own.

How else is he going to learn that finger tightening lug nuts is never enough.

CalzoneGolem > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:31

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Gotta have the right number of unga dungas.

Chariotoflove > comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer 03/08/2017 at 13:33

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This needs to be your Christmas card.

random001 > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:42

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Link, please.

Fujiwara > functionoverfashion 03/08/2017 at 13:43

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He figured out that clicks = tight enough. Jiffy Lube could learn a thing or two about torque specs.

MrDakka > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:44

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Are you using the shovel bucket as a jack stand?

shop-teacher > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 13:50

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Oh, I like that one! My daughter has a “race car” that’s similar, which she loves. She also loves cranes and tow trucks, so I should get her this one as well :)

Fujiwara > MrDakka 03/08/2017 at 13:52

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What are these “jack stands” you speak of?

Fujiwara > random001 03/08/2017 at 13:56

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For the toys?

Crane truck: http://www.battatco.com/collections/battat/take-apart-crane-truck

Miata (they call it Roadster for some reason): http://www.battatco.com/collections/battat/take-apart-roadster

And the David Tracy special:

http://www.battatco.com/collections/battat/take-apart-4x4

random001 > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 14:17

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Thank you!!!

Fujiwara > random001 03/08/2017 at 14:19

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There’s also a plane but that’s Foxtrot Alpha material.

random001 > Fujiwara 03/08/2017 at 14:25

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My boy will love these!

Fujiwara > random001 03/08/2017 at 14:30

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And you will too, my friend.

I took out my real set and showed him what happens when you over-torque a bolt. Now he understands the clicking sound.