Show your tools.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Mt Everest..

[Plymouthy Adams]

revived theread..but since its here..my newest 'tool' for the shop....

[Don Coatney]

You could haul that in your meat wagon and keep things in balance while driving

[james curl]

Meat

[Oldguy48]

I just purchased this little beauty last week. The original builder, who was a machinist, passed away. His daughter was getting rid of his tools. I haven't actually used it yet, but I'm sure I'll think of a project that will require bending some sheet metal. It's really nicely made, but the daughter had no idea what gauge metal it will handle. Looks like 19 or 20 gauge anyway.

Wayne

[Don Coatney]

Give me a brake!

[mrwrstory]

Ed's "newest addition" back in Dec. promped me to share this.  Local compressor shop suggested these loops with metal pipe to address condensation in the air lines.  At the bottom of the three loops is a bit of a reservoir and a ball valve for periodic draining.  'Tho not a pro by any means, I paint.  And I have never had an issue with water in the air supply.

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[pflaming]

Some filter/air pressure gauges have a drain on the filter. To put one on the main line is very good protection. Nice compressor.

[_shel_ny]

Sequoia tree

[knuckleharley]

Rear drum puller

 

Don,your rear drum puller looks exactly like the one I bought from Sears a year or so ago to pull the rear drums on my 39 IHC D-2 pickup.  One of the best made pullers I have ever seen or owned. Unfortunately,Sears quit selling them within a few day of my ordering mine and they no longer stock it.

 

[JBNeal]

TOOLBOX ARSENAL:

The cleaned out aluminum can that formerly housed Vienna sausages has come in quite handy.  When filled half full of gasoline, it can be used to fill an empty Stromberg carburetor that has run dry because the '49 1-ton it is mounted on has a non-functional fuel level sending unit that has led to a couple of instances of needing to walk back to the house because of underestimation of fuel tank contents.  The screwdriver helps to access the innerds of the carb

Edited January 10, 2021 by JBNeal
revised information

[Don Coatney]

the cleaned out aluminum can that formerly housed Vienna sausages has come in quite handy.  When filled half full of gasoline, it can be used to fill an empty Stromberg carburetor that has run dry because the '49 1-ton it is mounted on has a non-functional fuel level sending unit that has led to a couple of instances of needing to walk back to the house because of underestimation of fuel tank contents.  The screwdriver helps to access the innerds of the carb

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innovation at its finest!

[JBNeal]

I reckon I can't take full credit for this as a useful tool...at a previous job where we manufactured aerial lifts, there was a guy who had worked there for several decades who ate Vienna sausages every day.  The painters would bug him at least once a week for his empties, as the can was the perfect size for various chores:  making test mixes, using for touch up paint, cleaning small equipment parts...the guys would get into "colorful discussions" on occasion as to who had dibs 1st for them empties, sometimes there would be feats of strength to settle these dust-ups.  So when I had a hankering for them li'l sausages, I keep the cans now cuz WOW they are handy!

[_shel_ny]

the cleaned out aluminum can that formerly housed Vienna sausages has come in quite handy.  When filled half full of gasoline, it can be used to fill an empty Stromberg carburetor that has run dry because the '49 1-ton it is mounted on has a non-functional fuel level sending unit that has led to a couple of instances of needing to walk back to the house because of underestimation of fuel tank contents.  The screwdriver helps to access the innerds of the carb

 

 

You can replace that screwdriver with a ink cartridge refill syringe. 

 

No screws to remove. That way its easier on the screws and carb gasket. 

 

That is of course if you have a Stromberg with a vent tube. Not my idea. Courtesy of Dale in a previous thread/post.

[Don Coatney]

Behind every tool there is a story. I think I will send my wife to the store to get a few cans of the little weiners. Toss the weiners and save the cans

[Don Coatney]

I rigged up a needle with a zerk on the end, Good for adding grease to sealed bearings as the needle will slip past the rubber seal.

 

[Don Coatney]

My cousin Dave (who does a lot of work on airplane engines) sent me this picture of this tool he just made. Anyone want to take a crack at what it is used for before I identify it? 

 

[JBNeal]

connecting rod remover

[Plymouthy Adams]

nose gear adapter for pulling aircraft without specific designed tug motor and or safety lock for strut

[james curl]

I think I see what might be a hole in the round sheet metal opposite the screw.  Might it be a piston pin removal tool.

[Don Coatney]

I think I see what might be a hole in the round sheet metal opposite the screw.  Might it be a piston pin removal tool.

We have a winner

[Plymouthy Adams]

good eye James...I did not pick up on the hole whatsoever..

[Don Coatney]

good eye James...I did not pick up on the hole whatsoever..

One reason is the hole is not yet cut to size.

[Chuck51631]

Excellent Don. The tools look like new. You take care of them as well as your car. I hope more pople pay attention.

[TodFitch]

Excellent Don. The tools look like new. You take care of them as well as your car. I hope more pople pay attention.

Could be because it is new. 

 

Apparently not even finished yet based on the post about the hole not being final size yet.