How to Use the Powerbuilt Strut Compressor

[@ElvisSierra-v9s]

Great vid, easy explanation and execution.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, as long as it is used with a bench vise as intended, a think it is quite safe.

[@toolband24]

Keep up the good work! Really enjoy your unboxing and tool reviews. Keep them coming!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words Ryan; I enjoy your comments and having you aboard.

[@cardo1111]

As always a good explanation, nice tool

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks cardo

[@alfredoramirezs3471]

Gracias señor Richard, helpsme a lot

[@richardspaulding5035]

Gracias Alfredo, me alegra que te haya sido útil el video.

[@darkoz1692]

That's the best spring compressor that I've seen so far

[@richardspaulding5035]

It works well, however you must respect the tool. Any tool can be dangerous if miss used.

[@curiosity2314]

Good video, what I find interesting though is that I had watched another video just before this one on the power built loaned out by Autozone. He made it through the complete replacement of the strut only to find the "safety" cable had not been crimped properly and it fell apart in his hands. I would certainly add a chain as an extra precaution when using this device. Overall it looks like a fairly safe device.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I must admit, those thin safety cables don't give me a warm and cozy feeling.

[@williamdyes5973]

nice demo

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks william; I've been wanting to make this video for some time now. finally the opportunity presented itself. Thanks for watching.

[@RippSnortin]

I'm real leary of these jobs. I think for even more safety l would put a chain through the coils towards the lower side and around that square tube to keep it from going up also. Thanks for the vid.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yea; Those safety cables don't give me a warm feeling. Once I started using it I felt better about it. The device is made to be clamped in a bench vise as you saw how I had it. With it up high like that there is no need to be hovering over it as the only place the spring could possibly blow out is strait up. I was at one end when I cranked to compress the spring and the other end when I unbolted the mount. I saw a video where a guy was using it on the floor. In that case he was directly above it through out. That to me was very dangerous. If used as intended I think it is reasonably safe. However thanks for the suggestion of sticking a chain through it. I just might do that.

[@RippSnortin]

@@richardspaulding5035 it looks like the safest one l've seen used.

[@DanGerbe]

Does this tool scratch the springs?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Well Dan, I cannot imagine why you are concerned about that. The tool does indeed come in contact with the springs so I guess it is entirely possible that a scratch or nick could result.

[@OggyGTA]

@@richardspaulding5035 Scratching the power coat finish hastens the corrosion.

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

This is quite possibly the best DIY garage strut spring compressor. I’m using the two piece borrowed from autozone n it felt very sketchy

[@richardspaulding5035]

be very careful!

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

@@richardspaulding5035 thank you . Ideally we have those car shop heavy duty spring depressor .

[@paulvillano8625]

This is the WORST tool I’ve ever put my hands on .. I followed instructions on the box to a tee and the spring get slipping and almost killed me .. the “safety” pins broke at the crimps .. I did notice the clamp jaws were a little bent when I first got it (I rented it from autozone ) but I don’t see how this isn’t the most dangerous tool ever .. there’s nothing actually gripping the spring and it’s a true nightmare waiting to happen.. I’ll use 2-3 sets of “widow makers” before I ever consider touching this piece of Chinese trash ever again

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I must admit the flimsy looking safety cables did not give me a warm and cozy feeling. However as you stated it was a rental that sounds like it had been abused. This tool is designed to be clamped in a bench vise and I would not use it any other way.