The new tool thread

[aldo_87]

Anyone recommend a good compression tester? Only needs to do petrol engines if that makes a difference!

I've got one you can borrow mate.

 

[Hxrry]

Get awayyy

I have a snap-on fetish, more of an addiction at this point

 

[thecrim22]

I have a strap-on fetish, more of an addiction at this point

Got you sorted mate👍👍

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Replaced the casters on my Sealey jack. £15 each for new caster units, not terrible

Old ones were fucked after my drive has attacked them for the past 2 years. The PU would often come off and then jam it solid

The amount of grease supplied is abysmal, no wonder they just stopped swivelling. I added grease to the left side which is what I'd expect, the right hand one is what Sealey think an acceptable amount of grease is🤣

The bearings that come with them seem to be 1 short, so I took one of the balls from the other ones and added it to this set. Seems weird to have space for another ball but not put one in🤔

 

[botfch]

Be a slack tolerance so one less bearing stops it getting stuck.

 

[Louis]

Slipping an extra ball in never hurt anyone

 

[R3k1355]

Vapour Blasting kit, cheaper than I had thought.

MiniMAX 500 RBK - MiniMAX Wet Blasting Vapour Blasting

MiniMax 500 -Vapour Blasting Machine, designed to give the same finish as commercial machines. Just scaled down to suit a hobbyists workshop.

www.vapourhoning.com

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

@Tory-ing_Rob Delicious tolerances... Converting the bridgeport to bt30 pneumatic pull stud! 30 taper spindle arriving this week hopefully then fingers crossed theres enough material to be able to remove some to fit the 4 petal clamp, Im confident though.

I have a granite surface table coming, Ill use this setup with a digital height gauge to get my z axis zero using a haimer 3d probe, measure the difference in height between the tooling and the probe and program the tooling into the dro bank. Each tool will be within 0.01mm for z axis and x&y hopefully not far off, runout dependent. I have some 0.003mm runout hydraulic chucks to order as I really want to aim to have 0.01 max at the tool, this is more so for the column spline cutting. I could get away with more, but I dont see why the setup cant be that accurate, If I have to re grind the spindle taper I will. I feel its all good practice for when I get the cnc mill and Ill have a bunch of tooling already if I am fortunate enough to get a syil x7 or xyz 2op.

 

[ilovewilly]

I may have the opportunity to purchase a second hand snap-on bearing puller set.

However it’s rather large, very similar to this.

The pullers are no doubt OTT for motor vehicles and more suited to heavy goods vehicles or agricultural stuff etc.

Would probably end up being a decorative piece though as I have a few small puller sets that I rarely use as it is!

 

[R3k1355]

Upside is most of the kit will remain un-used, so when you do come to shift it on you'll probably get a decent price for it.

 

[ilovewilly]

Bought a job lot of old engineering tools. Majority are from the 1960s and some even earlier. Few of them are in original cases but the rest are in custom made boxes with felt padding and partitions to protect them.

 

[BashRacing]

Ex Mod by the look,

Bore Gauge will be worth a few quid

 

[ilovewilly]

Yeah, lots of them have the broad arrow MOD marking on

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Any recommendations for a decent oil/fluid extractor pump?

Ones that have an assortment of fittings to fit down dipsticks and the like.

 

[dann2707]

Any recommendations for a decent oil/fluid extractor pump?

Ones that have an assortment of fittings to fit down dipsticks and the like.

I have one and it's absolutely shite. Doesn't get everything out and leaves about 500ml+ in there

Paid about £100 for it too

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

I have one and it's absolutely shite. Doesn't get everything out and leaves about 500ml+ in there

Paid about £100 for it too

I thought you had one yeah, not recommended then 😂

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Yeah don't do it🤣

 

[R3k1355]

I have one and it's absolutely shite. Doesn't get everything out and leaves about 500ml+ in there

Paid about £100 for it too

You bought a Pela one and were underwhelmed?

Pull the dipstick tube off and stick it on one of these, they're ace.

 

[Flob]

You bought a Pela one and were underwhelmed?

Pull the dipstick tube off and stick it on one of these, they're ace.

My dad has that one for his Jag (which has no sump plug 😐) and its perfect.

 

[Djw John]

I've got a pela one and it either works a dream or not at all, pain in the arse

 

[Louis]

Doesn't @Brigsy use one and proper rate it

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Doesn't @Brigsy use one and proper rate it

Hopefully Jon can recommend a decent one.

Some of the cars I look after I could do without jacking up to do oil changes. The oil filter is from the top, so would make everything easier.

 

[R3k1355]

My dad has that one for his Jag (which has no sump plug 😐) and its perfect.

The old A-series Merc's didn't have them either IIRC.

Alot of VAG's with paper oil filters benefit from this type of oil change as you can properly get the oil out the filter housing with it. Otherwise it's just left.

 

[mace¬]

This is mental, guessing its all freebies.

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

This is mental, guessing its all freebies.

Most of them are given to him because the company know they'll get a f**k tonne of business

Quite a lot of people that watch Furze love spending money

 

[Brigsy]

Sealey 6.5ltr oil suction pump works great, used it for years on all of mine. Gets as much oil out as removing the sump plug in most cases. Fast on a hot engine, but if you have oil like treacle on a cold engine, you best get a cup of tea and sit back a bit lol.

 

[Brigsy]

If anybody thinks that removing the sump plug gets more oil out, this f4r sump for example will always leave the dregs in, prob get more out with the suction pump. Most sumps ive take off have the raised/thicker area for the thread around the plug.

 

[OEM Battery Nonce]

Newest addition to the garage. I wanted a new saw and things just escalated. Sealey SM354CE.

Had a look at a few makes and models but settled on this one, I like sealey as an importer as they stock all the spare parts so any repairs or replacements are fairly straightforward. I also don't really need to be able to cut anything over 200mm wide as I have access to a bigger machine at work.

Absolute b*****d to get off the pickup on my own and put together. Done a couple of test cuts and it seems great so far.

Now to park it up until the garage is tidy and rearranged.

 

[Amos91]

My chinese 1/2" impact gun final battery has now died, so time to get something reliable.

Any recommendations for the most versatile impact gun for DIY garage mechanics (mostly Caterham). I was thinking M18 Fuel spec but even then, there seems to be quite a few variations.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

My chinese 1/2" impact gun final battery has now died, so time to get something reliable.

Any recommendations for the most versatile impact gun for DIY garage mechanics (mostly Caterham). I was thinking M18 Fuel spec but even then, there seems to be quite a few variations.

Milwaukee M18FMTIW2F12-0 18V Fuel GEN2 Mid-Torque 1/2'' Impact Wrench with Frict

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

 

[Amos91]

Perfect, ordered (In kit form), thanks!

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Perfect, ordered (In kit form), thanks!

I have the Gen 1 version and it hasn't struggled with anything i've thrown at it yet.

More than enough for DIY.

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Aye those are decent

Or you could get a big c**t gun and the 3/8 stubby then have your power tool fantasy spiral out of control and before you know if you've got a Milwaukee chainsaw and you're about to buy a Milwaukee leafblower to gather up all the chippings you make with the chainsaw



You know what just get the one James linked

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Aye those are decent

Or you could get a big c**t gun and the 3/8 stubby then have your power tool fantasy spiral out of control and before you know if you've got a Milwaukee chainsaw and you're about to buy a Milwaukee leafblower to gather up all the chippings you make with the chainsaw



You know what just get the one James linked


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We've forgot to welcome him to Team Red 😂

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

We've forgot to welcome him to Team Red 😂

Wait until the tool arrives to buy the cake, we know what happened to @JoePeps 👀

 

[MLB]

Ow hi Team Red 👋

Have managed to hold off for a long time but now I've got the batteries I might as well get the stubby impact, ratchet and heated jacket 😂.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Ow hi Team Red 👋

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Have managed to hold off for a long time but now I've got the batteries I might as well get the stubby impact, ratchet and heated jacket 😂.

That's the spirit.

 

[BashRacing]

I ordered this Tekton socket set (good quality stuff from the the USA) the other day, thought it was a price error at £66 delivered but it's just arrived

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TBH736Z/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[dangerous dave]

Ow hi Team Red 👋

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Have managed to hold off for a long time but now I've got the batteries I might as well get the stubby impact, ratchet and heated jacket 😂.

Oh I do like the heated jacket but I got myself the heated zip hoody years back. I couldn’t even guess where it is but it still works well..

The jackets need to be tight to get the best out of them.

 

[Brigsy]

I have the milwaukee m12 heated zip up hoodie, bought it a few years ago its been great, hardwearing too still looks good. Only downside is battery location as it digs into your side if you get in the car with it on.