The new tool thread

[dann2707]

I'm glad you brought the sun with you to CSF

My eyeballs are still recovering

It seemed like a really good idea at the time but in hindsight it might have been a bit too bright 😂

 

[Robbie Corbett]

@Iranian Pudding, @Louis - these are all the die grinder bits I've bought and like. The flappy pads are by far the best things for removing rust..... Louis 👀

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3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Disc 50mm 2" x 1 | eBay

High speed discs for most right angle tools These 50mm Scotch-Brite™ Bristle Discs remove paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns, rust, heavy oxides, and surface contaminants from large areas quickly and easily with light pressure from the operator.

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2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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35Pcs 2" 50mm Roloc Type R Roll Lock Quick Change Discs Die Grinder Sanding Pads | eBay

Ideal for deburring and surface prep, gasket removal, coating removal, cleaning wed splatter, removing heat discoloration, blending and finishing. Suitable for sanding stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic and fiberglass.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Louis]

@Iranian Pudding, @Louis - these are all the die grinder bits I've bought and like. The flappy pads are by far the best things for removing rust..... Louis 👀

Pardon our interruption...

Pardon our interruption...

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Disc 50mm 2" x 1 | eBay

High speed discs for most right angle tools These 50mm Scotch-Brite™ Bristle Discs remove paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns, rust, heavy oxides, and surface contaminants from large areas quickly and easily with light pressure from the operator.

www.ebay.co.uk

2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

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35Pcs 2" 50mm Roloc Type R Roll Lock Quick Change Discs Die Grinder Sanding Pads | eBay

Ideal for deburring and surface prep, gasket removal, coating removal, cleaning wed splatter, removing heat discoloration, blending and finishing. Suitable for sanding stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic and fiberglass.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thanks maateee

 

[Crybert]

Thought I’d ask here. Probably sound like a pussy but I’m fed up cutting my hands and scrubbing f**k out them after working on the car. What gloves do you guys use? I’ve tried nitrile - last about 2 minutes. I’ve also tried workie gloves but they’re too thick and you can feel anything.

 

[dann2707]

Thought I’d ask here. Probably sound like a pussy but I’m fed up cutting my hands and scrubbing f**k out them after working on the car. What gloves do you guys use? I’ve tried nitrile - last about 2 minutes. I’ve also tried workie gloves but they’re too thick and you can feel anything.

I use these,

They have brilliant dexterity with the only downside being that they are not 100% oil proof like nitrile would be. But they last.

I got the pack of 24 pairs 2 years ago and I've only just opened the second bag (comes in 2 packs of 24 gloves)

24 Pairs PU Coated Black Nylon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MU9MGYF/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Robbie Corbett]

It seemed like a really good idea at the time but in hindsight it might have been a bit too bright 😂

It was so f**king bright.

 

[thecrim22]

Thought I’d ask here. Probably sound like a pussy but I’m fed up cutting my hands and scrubbing f**k out them after working on the car. What gloves do you guys use? I’ve tried nitrile - last about 2 minutes. I’ve also tried workie gloves but they’re too thick and you can feel anything.

Tiger grip they orange ones with the wee knobbly bits on them

 

[Big Toe]

Anyone got a hose pipe gun that can run hot water without leaking? I’m currently going through about 1 per month in the winter

 

[Krarl]

@Iranian Pudding, @Louis - these are all the die grinder bits I've bought and like. The flappy pads are by far the best things for removing rust..... Louis 👀

Pardon our interruption...

Pardon our interruption...

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Disc 50mm 2" x 1 | eBay

High speed discs for most right angle tools These 50mm Scotch-Brite™ Bristle Discs remove paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns, rust, heavy oxides, and surface contaminants from large areas quickly and easily with light pressure from the operator.

www.ebay.co.uk

2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Pardon our interruption...

35Pcs 2" 50mm Roloc Type R Roll Lock Quick Change Discs Die Grinder Sanding Pads | eBay

Ideal for deburring and surface prep, gasket removal, coating removal, cleaning wed splatter, removing heat discoloration, blending and finishing. Suitable for sanding stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic and fiberglass.

www.ebay.co.uk

Only taken you 2 months👀😉🤣🤣

 

[botfch]

Thought I’d ask here. Probably sound like a pussy but I’m fed up cutting my hands and scrubbing f**k out them after working on the car. What gloves do you guys use? I’ve tried nitrile - last about 2 minutes. I’ve also tried workie gloves but they’re too thick and you can feel anything.

Black Mamba usually able to pick them up from tool station.

 

[Crybert]

I use these,

They have brilliant dexterity with the only downside being that they are not 100% oil proof like nitrile would be. But they last.

I got the pack of 24 pairs 2 years ago and I've only just opened the second bag (comes in 2 packs of 24 gloves)

24 Pairs PU Coated Black Nylon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MU9MGYF/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Are they quite thin then? They look exactly what I’m after

 

[dann2707]

Are they quite thin then? They look exactly what I’m after

Very, I was in your predicament before and kept splitting nitrile and absolutely hate the thick gloves where you can't feel anything.

These are perfect

 

[Crybert]

Perfect mate, I’ve ordered them

 

[JamesBryan]

@Iranian Pudding, @Louis - these are all the die grinder bits I've bought and like. The flappy pads are by far the best things for removing rust..... Louis 👀

Pardon our interruption...

Pardon our interruption...

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Disc 50mm 2" x 1 | eBay

High speed discs for most right angle tools These 50mm Scotch-Brite™ Bristle Discs remove paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns, rust, heavy oxides, and surface contaminants from large areas quickly and easily with light pressure from the operator.

www.ebay.co.uk

2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2" / 50mm polishing pad with spindle at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Pardon our interruption...

35Pcs 2" 50mm Roloc Type R Roll Lock Quick Change Discs Die Grinder Sanding Pads | eBay

Ideal for deburring and surface prep, gasket removal, coating removal, cleaning wed splatter, removing heat discoloration, blending and finishing. Suitable for sanding stainless steel, standard or alloyed steel, non-ferrous materials and alloys, plastic and fiberglass.

www.ebay.co.uk

Now I've got the die grinder, I'm looking for bits and remembered you posted this.

I see you linked a separate roloc 2" arbour as well as the one that comes with that 35pc set.

Is the one included in the set ok or do I need to get the other one you linked?

 

[JamesBryan]

Now I've got the die grinder, I'm looking for bits and remembered you posted this.

I see you linked a separate roloc 2" arbour as well as the one that comes with that 35pc set.

Is the one included in the set ok or do I need to get the other one you linked?

Answered my own question 😂

Cheers @Touring_Rob

You need to order the separate arbour, the one in the 35pc kit doesn't fit as it's 1/4" which is 6.3mm not 6mm.

 

[Martin_172]

I cant remember who it was that posted the cheap USPRO long aviation spanners in here, I ordered a set and have sat on them for about 6 months never needing to use them. Doing a timing belt this weekend, wanted to get a ratchet spanner on a nut, couldn't get enough purchase on it to crack it loose....

Saved the day!

 

[JamesBryan]

I cant remember who it was that posted the cheap USPRO long aviation spanners in here, I ordered a set and have sat on them for about 6 months never needing to use them. Doing a timing belt this weekend, wanted to get a ratchet spanner on a nut, couldn't get enough purchase on it to crack it loose....
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Saved the day!

Would have been @Iranian Pudding i think.

Really handy aren't they!

 

[Krarl]

Aye they come in handy

 

[Matt Cup]

Bought a vice.

 

[thecrim22]

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Bought a vice.

 

[Matt Cup]

For what I need it for and how cheap I got it, it’ll do for now 👍

 

[thecrim22]

For what I need it for and how cheap I got it, it’ll do for now 👍

Cant take you seriously you have carpet on a bench!!

 

[dann2707]

Cant take you seriously you have carpet on a bench!!

Your ma's got carpet on her vag

 

[jenic]

Well if we're showing off our vices, I found this in my Grandma's garage when we cleared the house, it was in the pit and would have been my Grandad's a long time ago. It's a tad overkill for my use 😂

Yes I know the bench is too low and narrow

 

[Krarl]

Well if we're showing off our vices, I found this in my Grandma's garage when we cleared the house, it was in the pit and would have been my Grandad's a long time ago. It's a tad overkill for my use 😂

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Yes I know the bench is too low and narrow

Same one I bought my dad after snapping his vice in half pushing a bearing into a housing🤣🤣

Nae fuckin chance of that with this new one

 

[Matt Cup]

Ok so that one would eat mine for breakfast 😂

 

[Jamie86]

I cant remember who it was that posted the cheap USPRO long aviation spanners in here, I ordered a set and have sat on them for about 6 months never needing to use them. Doing a timing belt this weekend, wanted to get a ratchet spanner on a nut, couldn't get enough purchase on it to crack it loose....
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Saved the day!

I bought these as well been handy for a few hard to reach tight ones.

just on a side note if anyone wants US Pro etc

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his name is Lee and can order pretty much anything in and cheaper than eBay prices most of the time. Tell him I sent you might add a tenner or take some off

 

[Brigsy]

Can anybody recommend any low torque slimline spanner sets? I used a snap on one recently to undo a fuel fitting with slim hex nut, was great compared to my angle grinder thinned out spanner. Snap on set is about £400 so id like a cheapo half decent quality set.

 

[JamesBryan]

Can anybody recommend any low torque slimline spanner sets? I used a snap on one recently to undo a fuel fitting with slim hex nut, was great compared to my angle grinder thinned out spanner. Snap on set is about £400 so id like a cheapo half decent quality set.

I've seen the Proxxon tools ones.

German made so should be decent enough.

PROXXON - SlimLine spanners

www.proxxon.com

 

[Jamie86]

Actually I nearly ordered these the other day but can’t remember what job for 😂

 

[Brigsy]

Bang on cheers gents. They are one of those tools that you will rarely use, but come in handy for alloy fuel fittings with thin hex on the end. Saves grinding down a spanner😆

 

[JamesBryan]

Bang on cheers gents. They are one of those tools that you will rarely use, but come in handy for alloy fuel fittings with thin hex on the end. Saves grinding down a spanner😆

Can't go wrong with USPro stuff for the money and like you say for how much they'll get used.

Thinking about it, they'd have come in handy when we did the clutch on my brother's cmax. One b*****d of a nut on a stud to get the box off 😅

 

[Krarl]

Bang on cheers gents. They are one of those tools that you will rarely use, but come in handy for alloy fuel fittings with thin hex on the end. Saves grinding down a spanner😆

Do you not have a set of spanners that have been thinned out with the grinder?

I have a 13, 15, 18 and a 19mm that have been thinned out 😂 I think my dad bought a separate set and then just spent 20 mins on the bench grinder 😂

 

[Brigsy]

Do you not have a set of spanners that have been thinned out with the grinder?

I have a 13, 15, 18 and a 19mm that have been thinned out 😂 I think my dad bought a separate set and then just spent 20 mins on the bench grinder 😂

I have a couple that are modified for the task intended i needed to take a fuel line fitting off at Efi last week and id forgotten my grinded special and Chris let me use a posh snap on set of low torque spanners for the job. Got me thinking an upgrade might be needed. Ive got a few sets of odd job spanners, obstruction sets etc, for that one job they make life easier for well worth having.

 

[Krarl]

I have a couple that are modified for the task intended i needed to take a fuel line fitting off at Efi last week and id forgotten my grinded special and Chris let me use a posh snap on set of low torque spanners for the job. Got me thinking an upgrade might be needed. Ive got a few sets of odd job spanners, obstruction sets etc, for that one job they make life easier for well worth having.

Oh aye you're not wrong mate

I think I have most type of spanners now, some of them have never been used like a 14mm obstruction spanner... but come the day I need it I know I have it 😂

 

[dann2707]

I'd just buy another set of all your other spanners, get both sets machined down 50% and glue them back together with some superglue.

When you want a normal spanner jobs a goodun, when you want a slim just pull them apart.

Mint

 

[Krarl]

 

[Brigsy]

When you think about it, they are half the thickness of a normal spanner but the same price too strap on are £400 a set

 

[bashracing]

Snap on are £200 for cash on our van, up to 36mm

 

[thecrim22]

Snap on are £200 for cash on our van, up to 36mm

Thats hoora cheap