Best Power Transmission Products
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had my bf apply the pads to my lower back and I was messing around with the dials and all of a sudden...BAM! Always start these things with the lowest setting and then move up within your comfort level."
"I had experience with a smaller, less powerful unit bought at CVS, but even that was helpful. (EBL 840 9V Battery Charger with 4 Pack 600mAh Li-ion Rechargeable 9 Volt Batteries). UPDATE Aug. 2017: I've used this unit for 4 months and it got me through a really horrible time where I was suffering from knotted shoulders and trapezius with terrible trigger points that were so bad I was unable to sleep on either shoulder for nearly 4 full months. UPDATE Sept. 2017: Well, unfortunately, the unit quit working a few days before I had to travel, so I was forced to buy another one to replace it. My original review was 5 stars, dropped to 3 while I waited for a refund, and am leaving it at 4 stars because the seller did take care of the issue and the new unit seems to be working fine (although I did just get it a month ago)."
"I get treated by my chiropractor every month with a professional TENS unit for Sciatic Nerve pain."
"This tens unit has just the right amount of power behind it, small size and features to make it a must have for those with MS, muscle or nerve pain. The housing isn't as nice as some of the higher-end commercial units, but the electrical configuration options are comparable. Sometimes I put it on low and just run it for 30 to 40 minutes while I read, work on the computer or watch tv. *It should be noted that this gizmo has decent power output and runs for a long time off of one 9v battery. The pads are comfortable--not overly sticky or gooey but nonetheless result in excellent adhesion. When finished just re-apply them to the sticker backing sheet they came with and reseal them in the envelope to extend the life of the pads."
"Tens units are the best when it comes to muscle pain."
"This is the second one of these to break within a month of use."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this inspection camera for my Dillon XL650 bullet press to be able to inspect brass bullet cartridges while reloading them."
"I was able to snake this thing up there and see everything that I was doing with my hand, and also lay under the car in a comfortable position while I watched what I was doing on my phone. Most of us are carrying around super high quality video monitors in our pockets, so I decided to give this device a try. Also those more expensive units have the cable connected to the screen which is usually mounted to some kind of handle. I have a magnet attached to the back of my phone and it just stuck right up to the pan on the bottom of the transmission. As to durability, I have only had it a week or so and it's holding up so far, although I can envision some problems over time with repeated flexing of the cable. The view you get with it is just like with your phone camera, meaning if you rotate the scope clockwise, the image will also turn which can be disorienting. I got the camera in the right orientation and then bent a "W" shape in the cable a few feet back from the end of the scope. The app allows you to show a mirror image of what you are scoping and you can get rid of the icons on the screen so they don't interfere with what you are trying to look at with the camera. Pros: Price, image quality for live video, stills and captured video, long cable length, WiFi connectivity. Cons: Cheap WiFi box, barebones app, resolution not really changeable."
"1) It does require that you download the "Wifiview" free software to use with this, and either charge it well or keep it plugged in. 5) If you weren't able to get this far or just see a black screen, double-check check the power switch, and try adjusting the brightness of the LED lights. 6) When you begin recording video, check the top of the screen for a digital readout (red font) of the time that you have been rolling. It appears on the screen, verifies that you are recording and helps you control clip length. We have also used a wire hanger to guide it for longer horizontal expiration, such as ductwork. If you require inspecting a longer length of this sort of passageway, you might be able to attach it to twine that you have already run through and then pull it along. This just meant paying attention to the screen to see what we were getting, and adjusting the distance from what we wished to see clearly. The task involved some tight spaces, such as in and around electrical outlet boxes (be safe), and we were still able to adjust with ease and an easy-going attitude. At times we chose to supplement the lighting to look further down the path ahead, or to highlight texture. The additional light (bright flashlights) worked well with this product & didn't wash out the view. 13) The software download will allow you to play your videos and view photos just by navigating to them and tapping what you'd like to see. The ground shook, there were screams, and loud organ chords and strobe light as we found..... Well.... OK, maybe just darkness fell over the land, and maybe that had something to do with the 2017 solar eclipse, and it was still just the chill to go along with the mystery object that will remain exactly where it is in the wall because nobody I care about is allowed to touch... THAT. Most of those little it's have to do with the software, and then I'll acknowledge that I can appreciate a functional no-frills approach over redundant or unnecessary bulk that takes up precious memory space. Dropping your phone or tablet could wipe out the DIY savings rather quickly."
"Really impressed with the Depstech Wifi Endiscope."
"For the price it is fine, but if you're looking to use it for serious inspection inside of things, be sure you have a light to chine into the item or run in separately."
Etekcity's digital luggage weight scale is designed to save you stress and money when traveling by airline. When all is done and taken care of, its lightweight and portable build makes it easy to slide the scale in any small pocket without adding extra weight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I put a brand new battery in for a trip at the beginning of September and it was dead by the 14th."
"I upgraded to this from an analog one made by Samsonite which still works great , but on that one , needed an additional pair of eyes to actually read it , with this it is more accurate since its digital and avoids any parallax errors and also can do this single handedly."
"What makes it convenient is that it can be used by a single person or in a tandem, where two people lift the scale while it is weighing the luggage."
"Accuracy/precision arguments aside, if you're close to bag weight limit on this scale, take something out just in case."
"I have always had trouble weight large suitcases when traveling abroad."
"I've used this with four suitcases and it's reading is exactly what the airlines scale read (Delta), if I rounded the decimal up."
"The display has been easy to read and the strap seems strong enough to hold loads while it weighs."
"Turns out, we couldn’t get it to work because it it’s too heavy to lift and stay steady enough to calculate the weight."
Best Bearings
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had my bf apply the pads to my lower back and I was messing around with the dials and all of a sudden...BAM! Always start these things with the lowest setting and then move up within your comfort level."
"I had experience with a smaller, less powerful unit bought at CVS, but even that was helpful. (EBL 840 9V Battery Charger with 4 Pack 600mAh Li-ion Rechargeable 9 Volt Batteries). UPDATE Aug. 2017: I've used this unit for 4 months and it got me through a really horrible time where I was suffering from knotted shoulders and trapezius with terrible trigger points that were so bad I was unable to sleep on either shoulder for nearly 4 full months. UPDATE Sept. 2017: Well, unfortunately, the unit quit working a few days before I had to travel, so I was forced to buy another one to replace it. My original review was 5 stars, dropped to 3 while I waited for a refund, and am leaving it at 4 stars because the seller did take care of the issue and the new unit seems to be working fine (although I did just get it a month ago)."
"I get treated by my chiropractor every month with a professional TENS unit for Sciatic Nerve pain."
"This tens unit has just the right amount of power behind it, small size and features to make it a must have for those with MS, muscle or nerve pain. The housing isn't as nice as some of the higher-end commercial units, but the electrical configuration options are comparable. Sometimes I put it on low and just run it for 30 to 40 minutes while I read, work on the computer or watch tv. *It should be noted that this gizmo has decent power output and runs for a long time off of one 9v battery. The pads are comfortable--not overly sticky or gooey but nonetheless result in excellent adhesion. When finished just re-apply them to the sticker backing sheet they came with and reseal them in the envelope to extend the life of the pads."
"Tens units are the best when it comes to muscle pain."
"This is the second one of these to break within a month of use."
Best Industrial Drive Belts
Made from high performance polyurethane elastomers reinforced with multiple plies of polyester fabric fenner drives' composite v-belts offer problem solving alternatives to conventional endless rubber v-belts of classical and metric sp wedge cross sections. Perfect for lathes, table saws, bandsaws and other woodworking tools.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Links were easy to remove with the help of needlenose pliers, and the vibration is totally gone."
"When this style of V-belt was recommended by an on-line woodworker I questioned it but decided to try it."
"I'm very pleased with my belt but when I went to but more i decide to go elsewhere."
"Wow... wow... wow."
"I also bought two new pulleys this belt does not fit the old pulleys or the new ones."
"The belt runs well on my drill press pulleys."
"It reduced vibration in my vintage Craftsman table saw by a large amount."
"This belt is may be a bit noisier than a solid v-belt, but it made replacing the drive belts on my 60 year old metal lathe a snap."
Best Industrial Brakes & Clutches
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had my bf apply the pads to my lower back and I was messing around with the dials and all of a sudden...BAM! Always start these things with the lowest setting and then move up within your comfort level."
"I had experience with a smaller, less powerful unit bought at CVS, but even that was helpful. (EBL 840 9V Battery Charger with 4 Pack 600mAh Li-ion Rechargeable 9 Volt Batteries). UPDATE Aug. 2017: I've used this unit for 4 months and it got me through a really horrible time where I was suffering from knotted shoulders and trapezius with terrible trigger points that were so bad I was unable to sleep on either shoulder for nearly 4 full months. UPDATE Sept. 2017: Well, unfortunately, the unit quit working a few days before I had to travel, so I was forced to buy another one to replace it. My original review was 5 stars, dropped to 3 while I waited for a refund, and am leaving it at 4 stars because the seller did take care of the issue and the new unit seems to be working fine (although I did just get it a month ago)."
"I get treated by my chiropractor every month with a professional TENS unit for Sciatic Nerve pain."
"This tens unit has just the right amount of power behind it, small size and features to make it a must have for those with MS, muscle or nerve pain. The housing isn't as nice as some of the higher-end commercial units, but the electrical configuration options are comparable. Sometimes I put it on low and just run it for 30 to 40 minutes while I read, work on the computer or watch tv. *It should be noted that this gizmo has decent power output and runs for a long time off of one 9v battery. The pads are comfortable--not overly sticky or gooey but nonetheless result in excellent adhesion. When finished just re-apply them to the sticker backing sheet they came with and reseal them in the envelope to extend the life of the pads."
"Tens units are the best when it comes to muscle pain."
"This is the second one of these to break within a month of use."
Best Power Transmission Chains
Koch Industries standard roller chain is a long life chain that will work with standard sprockets on agricultural and industrial equipment. Standard roller chain meets ASME/ANSI B29.1 standards.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"worked perfectly for what I needed.....seems the description didn't mention it comes with a master link, so that was a nice surprise."
"As you can easily confirm by thought experiment or actually trying it, roller chains generally need to be fastened to both ends of the gate to work properly. The link itself fit properly and was easy to install, once you remove one pin from the stainless roller chain. An effective way to do this in the field requires a hammer, a punch, and a hex nut."
"While using my snow blower last winter, I found a couple rocks that I wish I hadn't, and the end result was breaking my snow blower's drive chain."
"I put the predator 6.5 hp on a mini bike that only had a 3hp."
"so far so good."
"This worked great for my #35 mini bike chain."
"The drive chain for the hatch on my Chrysler mini van broke and I could not fine the right size link anywhere."
"Here I thought I'd be the first to use this for a repair job on a liftgate, turns out I'm about 5th in line!"
Best Mechanical Control Cables & Accessories
These rubber vibration isolator mounts measure 38mm length from end to end.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used these isolation dampers on an attic gable vent fan that was QUITE audible from the interior of our home."
"used for my msd 6010 mounting."
"Used on a electric fuel pump."
"they worked just perfect."
Best Couplings, Collars & Universal Joiners
4 Pieces Jeremywell Solid Steel Zinc Plated Shaft Collar with 4 Black Oxide Finish Set Screws 5/8" Bore, 1-1/8" OD, 1/2" Width*Images for illustration purpose only Actual product may vary.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These worked perfectly for replacing a garbage toter's wheels."
"Great quality!!"
"A little price though, the only reason we spent that much, it was the only collars with a 5/8” bore that we could find at the time."
"These were noted as an additional item when I purchased 10" Air Tires Wheels 5/8 and Stanley national hardware N179-812 bar."
"Works great!"
"Collars worked well and easy to install."
"Needed a spacer while replacing wheels on a dolly."
Best Power Transmission Enclosures & Cases
Allen Bradley Power Flex 4 Series, 2HP, 480VAC, 3PH.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Ordered 4; one was bad, returned for full credit."
"Half price for a new item."
Best Gear Stock & Pinion Wire
Stranded copper wire provides good electrical connectivity while PVC insulation protects the wire against abrasion, chemicals, oils, and solvents.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The insulation is just a hair thicker than I would have preferred but I'm 100% happy with this hookup wire."
"As advertised...decent quality insulation, holds up well to overheating during solder."
Best Gearboxes, Gearheads & Speed Reducers
Unit can be mounted in any orientation using flange mounts or side boss holes.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Mechanical Gears
authorized part. Fits various Whirlpool models.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased a whole new mixer to use while waiting for this part to arrive, and the new one is labeled in many places stating that the dough hook should only be used on speed setting #2. I called KitchenAid customer service, and they told me that running it faster or slower would damage the machine."
"When my kitchenaid broke I decided to fix it myself since kitchenaid aid pretty much told me "Sorry for your luck"."
"Was drop in replacement for my KitchenAid KV25GOXOB Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer."
"I watched a few videos on repair and found a few broken and stripped parts."
"Ordered parts on Wednesday and they arrived on Friday."
"Used to repair Kitchen aid mixer."
"Perfect fit for old KitchenAid mixer."
"More parts for the money pit."
Best Linear Motion Products
Lee Lead Ladle for bullet casting, handy for skimming and stirring metal. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"- Wood handle won't heat up if it's left in the melting pot. Overall, this ladle works fine for what I bought it for. I would recommend this ladle, but just note the shortcoming's I've mentioned, and you won't be disappointed. Feel free to comment and let me know if I have helped you, and please note below if this review was able to help."
"I still use my bottom pour pot for .45 ACP/LC bullets because they're much lighter, and I can cast more and get more consistent results."
"Ok got exactly what was shown but picture obviously setup to mislead."
"good for dealing with very small amounts of melt casting (pewter)."
"If you already have a pot....this works ok."
"Does ok but it would be better with a flat side."
"works fine, but after a short time the finish is coming off and slag and dirt is stuck on it and wont come off."
"Picture is misleading, this is a very small ladle."
Best Mechanical Lubricants and Oils
EP-XTRAOZ ONE FRIENDLY CUTTING FLUIDS - 16 OZ.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have used it in my shop for years!"
"Best tapping fluid to use when tapping new or cleaning out older holes."
"This is a good product for all cutting jobs on metals."
"Good quantity of cutting oil for a good price."
"Great product and a good price."
"This stuff works great!"
Best Metal & Alloy Magnet Wire
Hang Heavy Objects And Complete Educational, Science, Home Improvement And DIY Projects Thanks To The Strongest Neodymium Disc Magnets Set! Super Magnet presents you with a strong rare earth magnets set which is ideal for you! What is more, you can use these super strong round neodymium magnets in order to hold items on your RVs or boats, as well as in order to hang items in your garage and keep your stuff perfectly organized.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It can hold mobile phones to tables, etc, depending on the weight of the gadget and how many you would like to join together. I have 3 of them put in together to hold my mobile phones.. So, certainly recommend some grips for these, like an anti slip ones and that would perfectly suit to hold your gadgets."
"I use them to temporarily attach a light-blocking curtain on a metal and wood exterior door to block light coming through the door glass, and these are more than strong enough for that job."
"Ridiculously strong magnets."
"The service was very prompt."
"Magnets broke into several pieces if held to close to other magnets."
"Also use it to affix poorly magnetic eraser to whiteboard."
"These are really good and strong ones."
"Yup out sticks most of the magnets out there."
Best Mechanical Power Take-Offs (PTO's)
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"i did not receive DAL props, and i've never tried them, so i can't compare these to DAL."
"What I do know is that I have broke 2 pairs of carbon fiber props and all the props that came with my quadcopter in just 2 days."
"These crazy pony props are actually Dal unbreakable props really nice quality some you can tell are a lil tight on the shafts while some go on easily and for some reason one of these props broke my bell shaft but they really are unbreakable they just bend easily so on strong power thrusts, they will flex and on crashes just bend them back."
"They do brake but after some abuse .on a regular day out .i brake any were from 5 .to 10 props of inferior quality.with these .2 props in 2 cesions .thas damn good in mi book saves me money .and time .love them .get a bunch and you wont need to re up on props .in a long time ."
"They generally only break if I run head on to a tree or hit the concrete."
"Genuine dal."
"These props are reasonably balanced but they are very flexible and break easily."
"definitely not as durable as dal props."
Best Mechanical Pulleys
Specify key number to key all files alike, order Lock Core Replacement Kit HONF23CX lock cores, sold separately.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We lost the key for the original lock on our HON file cabinet and purchased the HON F24 to replace the lock."
"Customer service is great they e-mailed me to verify I was buying the right lock, I e-mailed them a picture of the Hon file cabinet and old lock and they verified it."
"First I watched the Youtube video but be aware, they show a slightly different model so stick with the printed download."
"I received mine with instructions and an oversize hole adapter (neither of which I needed -- I already knew how it worked, having removed the old lock previously to install into another file cabinet)."
"The two keys come in handy and the lock itself can fit most cabinets with lock holes."
"I was very surprised and a tad annoyed when the seller called me within a few minutes of ordering, wanting to know the size of the lock opening and whether I really wanted the product I ordered."
"This locking key set worked perfectly with my HON file cabinets."
"Quick and easy."
Best Mechanical Ratchets & Pawls
Reversible ratchet-1,000v insulated-3/8 drive. For quick, easy and secure locking of attached sockets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Solid Tools, works as advertised."
"Germans did a good job works perfect."
"Knipex tools are the best and I have never been disappointed."
Best Mechanical Roller Chain Sprockets
Brand New From Factory DirectlySprocket for 35-1 Roller ChainPitch: 0.375"Teeth: 19Bore: 5/8" *Images for illustration purpose only, Actual product may vary.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is really great, would buy again."
"Great product,built excellent,to bad they are out of stock and dont know if they will get anymore,would buy more if and when they do."
Best Mechanical Shafting
The Flexible Shaft allows you to reach nearly any space, Side handle for additional leverage and support, and the Hex shank accepts any 1/4 In. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Kind of tricky to get used to, but after a couple screws you'll be just fine."
"If you buy a impact driver, this, and a cheap impact driver kit (like 30$) you will have a great set up."
"I purchased two of these at christmas as presents and they work great to get to the nooks that a regular driver cannot reach."
"It is challenging sometimes to change bits and the plastic side support handle is a joke."
"I read a few reviews that talked about stripping out the gears so i dont let my buddies with 18v and 20v impacts use it."
"Great tool for getting into tight spots."
"It certainly delivers access to difficult to reach areas and the fast release is another plus, but none of that matters much due to the quality of the internal gears, which I managed to strip after 2 light-weight uses of the tool."
Best Mechanical Shock & Vibration Control
Size: 1-Pack. Item features easy to install reduce maintenance costs reduce noise.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Life Hack: if you don't have easy access to the back of the washer, you will at first wonder how to put these in position below the rear "feet" of the washer."
"The washing machine sounded like a jet engine and could be heard throughout the house during the spin cycle."
"it does stop the wash machine walking."
"Our washer kept slipping forward on our hardwood floors."
"these work really well."
"it took almost all the vibration away when my washing machine during the spin cycle."
"As long as the load is light and the machine is properly level, there is little to no vibration on the highest spin cycle. Occasionally, when a heavy load is imbalanced, the machine will vibrate and "walk"."
"These might work well for a lightweight appliance, however for a heavy front loading machine they get smashed down to a flat pancake like shape and ruined."
Best Mechanical Springs
Neiko 200 Pcs Spring Assortment This is a new Neiko 200 piece spring assortment 75# Spring Steel Zinc Plated Compression Type: 9/32" x 1/2", 1/4" x 13/32", 7/32" x 11/16", 3/8" x 5/8", 3/8" x 3/4", 9/32" x 3/4", 23/64" x 1-3/8", 7/32" x 1-1/2" Extension Type: 13/64" x 13/16", 7/32" x 1", 1/4" x 7/8", 5/16" x 1-1/8", 5/16" x 1-1/4", 5/16" x 1-3/4", 11/32" x 1-27/32". WIDE RANGE OF SMALL SPRINGS: 200-piece set of compression and extension springs for shops and home repairs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great assortment of compression and tension springs, all in bins of a useful compartment holder."
"Lost a small spring and had to buy this whole set to replace it."
"Although these springs come in a range of sizes, they're all made from about the same gauge wire, so they're all roughly the same strength."
"Most of the springs have higher tension than I expected, especially the extension springs."
"tiny spring broke on a camper door and needed two to repair it."
"Great assortment for the price."
"I used 1 spring to repair the latch on an Andersen 3000 storm door."
"I purchased these springs to use as spring locks for my rabbit cages."
