Tools worthy of a mention.

[aspenarb]

On 30/01/2019 at 08:42, Darrin Turnbull said:

This is my go to lubricant.

 

 

Cheapskate, I bet that makes them sting a bit, I spoil them and use this

 

 

 

A cheap and decent pair of cantilever wire cutters, had these a while now and they are the nuts for cutting out fencing wire etc . £10 ish

 

https://www.diy.com/departments/magnusson-diagonal-side-cutter-190mm/1782652_BQ.prd?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=PX_GSC_Tools_And_Hardware_+_Generic&ppc_type=shopping&ds_kids=92700029894053686&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhqWgnojU4AIVxYjVCh1riQ0aEAQYByABEgL9aPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 24, 2019 by aspenarb

[Ian C]

Looks good enough to have in any workshop. I'm not a fan of the water based degreasing stuff. It went smelly and mouldy in my old washer. What stuff do you use?

Your not supposed to do the bloody dishes you dick [emoji23]

[Ian C]

I hate this page, every time I catch up it costs me money , parts washer and crimps look great thanks Bob

 

[Ian C]

Bought a parts washer for the chainsaw shed the other day thats worth a mention, its a completely self contained mess free unit that works a bit like a blast cabinet. The degreaser/solvent lives in the tray underneath and is sucked up and blown over the parts to be cleaned, excess is filtered back into the tray underneath, there is a light inside and it also has a fan running to clear the mist . Very well made thought out bit of kit. You do need a compressor .
 
There is a reason they have sold so many   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SwitZer-Benchtop-Enclosed-Parts-Washer-Cleaner-Workshop-Degreaser-Pump-Grey/201624176716?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
Bob
 Its supposed to be bench top but the bench would need to quite low.
 
 

 
Compressed air draws up the degreaser through this gun
 

 
Reservoir pulls out on a slider and can easily be tipped out/swapped for water after degreasing to wash off with
 

 

 
Light inside and fan at the back
 

 
The fan I would recommend piping to an outside wall.
 

 
 
 
 
 

I see they also do a heated version Bob, what’s yours clean like?

[LGP Eddie]

Needed an 1/2 drive impact gun for a specific task on a machine.

It’ll be rattling around the machine toolbox or van so didn’t want to go with anything expensive.

 

Quick google had this current Machine Mart offer up.

I wasn’t expecting much, but it effortlessly fetched the wheel nuts off the Defender straight out of the box and actually shocked me how tidy a thing it is for the money.

Couple of batteries and charger included.

 

 

Eddie.

 

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir18lic-18v-brushless-2ah--impact-wre/

[aspenarb]

On 24/02/2019 at 17:24, Ian C said:

I see they also do a heated version Bob, what’s yours clean like?

Really is a nice bit of kit Ian, wouldn't be without it

 

Bob

[Conor Wright]

More of a device than a tool I guess, but a great little thing.
Charges from mains, 12v car charger or via usb
Can jumpstart multiple times on a charge, so far it's jumped the neighbours loadall three times and the Kubota twice (without heat) and shows no signs of being low on juice!
Can also charge the phone or tablet etc
Has a built in light too.
I really like the fact you could jump the car with it then use the 12v charger to recharge it after!
Bit early to tell if it will last but it seems well made and robust.

[eggsarascal]

19 minutes ago, Conor Wright said:

More of a device than a tool I guess, but a great little thing.
Charges from mains, 12v car charger or via usb
Can jumpstart multiple times on a charge, so far it's jumped the neighbours loadall three times and the Kubota twice (without heat) and shows no signs of being low on juice!
Can also charge the phone or tablet etc
Has a built in light too.
I really like the fact you could jump the car with it then use the 12v charger to recharge it after!
Bit early to tell if it will last but it seems well made and robust.

What kind of battery is in that?, cranking machines takes a lot of juice.

[Conor Wright]

12 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

What kind of battery is in that?, cranking machines takes a lot of juice.

Lithium ion of some description, it has some sort of a pulse function, when you connect it to a flat battery you can hear it surging. Says it's good up to 8ltr engines. Must read the manual, maybe it has more detail, alternatively have a look on their site.

https://no.co/products/power/jumpstarters

Edited March 1, 2019 by Conor Wright
Added link

[scbk]

Go to mention this, Brake calliper rewind tool. Set comes with l/h and r/h winders, and loads of adaptor plates to fit various brakes.

Seems sturdy enough for diy use.

 

Couldn't believe the price though -  £13.99 inc delivery from ebay