Bob I made a bench like that with a folding saw horse just screwed a 18 ga. metal to top on one side when not in use fold up lean against wall. Sawhorse about $25.00 metal could use old door panel if nothing else is around.
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Bob I made a bench like that with a folding saw horse just screwed a 18 ga. metal to top on one side when not in use fold up lean against wall. Sawhorse about $25.00 metal could use old door panel if nothing else is around.
Neat little hammer,,got a couple myself,,which need new handles..I call mine the Mexican Speed Wrench..:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by rspears
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Originally Posted by cffisher
Take a gander at that video and you'll see some of the versatility of that little table - it adjusts vertically from 27-32" table height, can be angled upright, and two or more can be joined together to form a longer bench. They're pretty cool.
Today's new tool. Essential for the homesteader houses of the 1850's. Ours was built 1858. About every two years we either have to call a plumber, rent a snake, or borrow one to clean out the old sewer line. Ours seems to get plugged with roots! So after a long search for a used unit, I ended up treking to H.F. Got their 50 foot model with four different cutting heads. Found a coupon good thru the end of the month for 239.99, normally 399.99. Hated spending the money, but one less thing to deal with now! I figure it will pay for itself in short order, as the plumbers charge minimum of 99 bucks to come out.
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I prefer cut to fit spark plug wires because of the neater appearance you can get.
Stripping the insulation from the core can be a real PIA however. I bought one of these probably 20 years ago, it looks a bit like the old pencil sharpeners we used as kids, and works just about the same, twist it on the wire the desired length and then pull it off bringing the unwanted insulation with it. It sure beats the old single edge razor blade or anything else I’ve used.
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I don’t know how the other ones listed on this page work, but I know the one I showed a picture of does.
Moroso Spark Plug Wire Stripping Tools - JEGS
Nice tool Mike. My problem with tools like it, is I have a tendency to missplace the small stuff, and never be able to find it when I need it! :) Funny enough while cleaning the garage out a bit the other day, I stumbled across an old plastic tool box I used for woodworking stuff. Opened it up and found chisels, saws and scrappers I thought I lost years ago. My goal this spring is a complete cleanout of the garage followed by epoxy painted cement slab, and a finish coat to the primed dry wall in there. After that a lot of thought is going into what to toss and what to keep! And most importantly how to store and where so I can readily find it when needed!:LOL::D:3dSMILE::CRY:
Here’s a golden oldie but unfortunately as far as I know isn’t made new anymore.
If you still work on engines that use a mechanical fan however and can find one at a swap meet or on E bay snatch it up.
It’s for getting to the bolts that hold the fan to the water pump. Almost everything I still build has a mechanical fan so mine still gets used on a real regular basis.
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You may have heard about the organization Chicago Electric Power Tools, the amusing thing is though it could as well be called China Electric Power Tools. You won’t find the state website for Chicago Electric Power Tools since there is none, the power tools goods are made in China and slapped with the name Chicago Electric Power Tools to make it sound American.
Since Chicago Electic power tool products result from China you can get them for really cheap prices, you can aquire the power online via major online marketplaces Ebay and Amazon. I must warn you, you receive what you pay for when it comes to Chicago Electric power tool products. There’s been many discussions online associated with the products and how these are made very cheap and aren’t durable and do not last very long.
All the best . finding replacement parts, user manuals or support, you’ll find nothing online associated with Chicago Electric Power Tools, the makers don’t even have a Chicago Electric power tools website.
The primary company involved in the import/export of Chicago Electric Power Tools is Harbor Freight which states inside their logo “Quality Tools at ridiculously Low Prices”.
About Harbor Freight
Last 1968 Harbor Freight Tools attempt to make it simpler for your working man and woman to have the best value on top-quality tools. Now, over 35 years later, these are the largest tool and equipment catalog retailer with more than five million satisfied customers enjoying their hassle-free ordering-all backed which has a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
We also found the power tools available on well loved internet vendors, Amazon, Ebay and AOL Shopping.
fitzwilly - Funny, when I was there last week they had a new sign in all the isles saying all hand tools come with lifetime garauntee. I guess they are directly taking on Craftsman now. Unfortunately Craftsman seems to be using china for alot of their stuff now too, so it's a toss to which will hold up. I haven't bought any Snapon, Mac, or S&K recently, so I'm not sure where they stand on the China issue anymore either, but I'm guessing we still can rely on the quality!
Future tools?
Anyone use a Rotozip with a mandrel for cutoff wheels? I'm wondering if they'll hold up to say.....cutting off header pipe? It's been my experience in the past that stuff with plastic surrounding the bearing melts away with repeated use on cutting metal. Not sure of the ruggedness of the Rotozip. I was thinking this tool would be even better than the pneumatic because I can maintain a constant speed (30000 RPM) under load. Thoughts?
Also, a manual bead roller? I've never used one and wondered if I can make a clean line with the manual set up. If not then I'd spring the extra coin for a motor drive. But why waste the money if a manual will work? Eastwood sells a fairly cheap one that I've been eyeballing for a couple months now.
Don't have any pictures but I like my coach hammer. Automatically shrinks as you hammer. Has a rounded back head perfect for off dolly work.
David
Don't know about the rotozip, but they look like they would eat metal! :)
The manual bead rollers will depend on the size of material you pass thru them. I know some guys on here have posted stuff in the past that looks pretty good. That being said, I have a metal/ welding shop friend who will fabricate floor panels for less than the initial investment for a roller big enough to do the same, so I guess it depends on how much you will use it.
Haven't heard of a coach hammer? Sounds like it's for sheet metal work?
Steve,
Yes, its for sheet metal work and works great. I'll try to remember to get a picture of it. BTW this is a cool thread!
David
Thanks! This is my tool of the month though it isn't for hot rods, it does server to protect them! :) It was one of those great deals for about 400.00 new, shoots 7.62x39 which is easy on the budget!
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Somthing new from Dewalt
The cheap Eastwood bead roller is made in china as well.. The Harbor Freight bead is the same for less money.
Lastest gadget I received for christmas.
Amazon.com: Exterior & Interior Thread Restorers Internal Thread Restorer: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Self adjusting thread restorer.
Scott I have a similar thread tool I bought to fix my steering wheel threads on my steering column. It's called a chasem back die. It's hinged in the middle to go on a bolt or threaded shaft below the damage and will cut threads as you unscrew it. In my case it fixed the tip of my threaded 1948 steeing column shaft. Worth every penny.
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Here is another tool tip someone on heretold me when I was trying to remove old rusted bolts off the 1948 F1. Since all the body panels are bolted together, it was a nightmare trying to get t them from all sorts of contorted angles only to have a bolt head strip and the have to try cutting it off. The solution was so simple I was amazed. Instead of trying to unscrew them with two wrenches(one on bolt head, and one holding the nut), use an air impact wrench and tighten it vs. losening it. It almost always will snap the bolt (if it's old enough) making your life and knuckles much better!
I'm about to undertake a spark plug change on my V10 powered pickumup. Since Ford in their infinite wisdom decided to stick them in a deep hole that will fill with carbon plus made them an extended welded two piece part that will often break while removing them, will possibly need this tool, a Lisle (LIS65600) Broken Spark Plug Remover for Ford Triton 3 Valve Engines. $60 bucks from Amazon, and winging to me as I type, but it's a lot cheaper then Ford's several hundred or more just for labor to change plugs.
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Then there is this one for removing the rear hub nuts on the same truck - $16 bucks from Advance Auto parts. Kinda crude, but it works as well as the $40-50 pieces:
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I had a bunch of pipes to cut (like 200+) when I was doing my deck railing project and they needed to be consistent and fairly accurate. I bought a Cold Cut Off Saw (also called Dry Cut Off) from Northern Tool ( FREE SHIPPING — Northern Industrial Dry Cut Metal Saw - 14in., Model# RP2814A | Chop Saws | Northern Tool + Equipment ) that worked great, and I've since used it for lots of metal cuts on flat, round, add angle iron. It cuts amazingly smooth, leaving no burr, and while the chips are hot the metal stays pretty cool. NT also has one with a Milwaukee name, and Makita makes one, too, but both are in the $500 range. No more than I use it this one works good for me.
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Here's a dandy cheap little helper when your assistant doesn't have opposable thumbs! It's a magnetic parts holder. They sell em cheap at HF for like 3.99 but boy do they come in handy!Or for a few bucks more they have the 22 piece magnetictic screw driver and tool set that includes a magnetic tray in tool box red. I wish I had that last week end while working on my regulator clock. Nice not to have to chase the screws around in a tight space!
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American made English wheel. They aren't produced any more. :LOL:
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Hey Gary is that EWheel aluminum? Iv'e seen you hanging out @ Metalmeet,Man those Swedes sure can do some amazing things with sheet metal !Quote:
Originally Posted by pro70z28
English Wheel----I've seen some amazing stuff come off one of them Never tried one but would not hesatate if the oppertunity came along
Thats gotta be the most amazing creation I've seen..Its beautiful...
Stevie inspired me with his comment about rusty bolt removal, so this may be more than just "a" tool, rather a group of tools for similar situations.
In the attached picture on the right is the age old favorite that almost all of us have: the cold chisel and a bfh. I've seen newer chisels that have a handle on them I guess intended to protect the hand from a misaimed hammer blow, but I still have the old fashioned kind.
At the bottom of the picture is a nut splitter. Basically a chisel point and a screw to tighten it through the nut. These come in handy when there isn't room to swing the hammer or line up the chisel. You need enough room to fit it over the nut and to be able to get a wrench over the screw portion so it too has limitations.
Upper center is a 'bolt out", useful for bolt heads that have been rounded off. These have a spiral tooth configuration inside that is intended to bite into the rounded head so that you can turn the bolt out.
The other day I had to take a Model A trans off it's bell housing. One of the bolts had a rounded head and none of the above bolt outs was large enough to fit over the head. So I dug out the Blair Rotabroach kit on the left side of the picture. These are more intended for making nice, round holes in sheet metal, but the cutting heads are very tough and sharp, and with the use of a good cutting oil will cut a bolt head fairly easily. Just drill down slow and straight. I chose the cutter size to match the bolt shank, center punched the head, and basically machined away the head around the shank, then got the stud wrench and backed out the remaining portion of the bolt.
If you haven't used these rotabroaches they're a real delight for clean holes in sheet stock. And the smaller ones work for drilling out spot welds as well.
Uncle Bob you left out the most important tool of all when working on this rusted STUFF
Yeah Charlie, I thought about adding the plasma cutter to the mix as well....................but that might have seemed ostentatious.:3dSMILE:
You know you can scarf with a plasma cutter if you take your time
Here’s one for you guys. Ever try to get one of those quart squeeze bottles up in the transmission tunnel to top off the old 4 speed or rear end. Ever try to fill up a differential with the little pump that comes on the gallon jugs of gear lube.
This makes life a whole bunch easier. It’s called a suction or siphon
gun and is used for transferring fluids. There are a couple of ways to fill it, either stick the tube in the gear oil bottle and pull the handle back, or as I prefer, just pull the handle back, unscrew the end cap and pour the gear oil in and screw the cap back on. It holds about a pint, and really makes life easier (and cleaner), especially if you’re working on a car on jack stands.
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Oil Suction Gun - Save on this Suction Gun at Harbor Freight
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I keep a few of those conical bottle tops hanging around, slide on a piece of 3/8" tubing. Squeeze it in.
Many years ago Fram used to give the the suction guns out to garages as a bonus for using their products - my last one finally died at about age 50 a couple years ago when the flexible snout broke off. These were used for the old bypass oil filters that were on many American cars though the '60s, at least on the 6 cyl engines. Next time I'm in Harbor Fright, gotta look at a replacement
Bob those are pretty cool. I've never seen a stripped bolt/nut socket set.
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Well since we'er diging up old tools ....How many of you remember these. Found this at an antique store and just couldn't leave without it. Used one like it MANY years ago
Sure do recall that battery filler. We filled ours directly from the water faucet with the local "best" distilled waterQuote:
Originally Posted by cffisher
Same here! And one opening held the bulb filler thingy and the other side held a hydrometer!Quote:
Originally Posted by IC2
Used to fill them with the radiator bucket right out on the island.
Good deal today only from Sportsmansguide on a craftsman 5" twin cutter saw. Here is the link and they are selling it for $53.97 member price or 59.97 nonmember. I guess they now make it in 6-1/8" blade set up, so they are clearing out the 5" ones.
Craftsman 5 Twin Cutter Saw - 969426, Power Tools at Sportsman's Guide
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Well today was a big score at a local garage sale. I spied this makita belt sander and asked how much? He said 10 bucks. so I went for the Craftsman grinder too. Also 10 bucks. Came back later looking for a chisel, and scored a bosch sander for 20 bucks, and everything else in the photo for 10 bucks, including new belts for the belt sander in 50 and 80 grit. All in all, 50 dollars for everything! It feels like Christmas!
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Wow, a good shopping day and even scored one of them fancy screwdrivers!
Does this fit this thread?
A while back converted a wood band saw into a metal cutter. Was a great way to kill an afternoon. Great tool for header building and sheet metal.
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