Show your tools.

[linus6948]

As I start to get back into body work and metal fabrication I find some of the air tools used in this work are huge "air hogs" and after struggling my whole life with small air compressors I got on craigs list and found this an hour away. It is an 08 model and the seller was asking $475, he eventually took $275 and I brought it home, it is very quiet and runs like a champ, my 5yr old 21gal upright is going to a needy friend who`s compressor just died.

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2014 by linus6948

[mrwrstory]

Went to the dentist today for about the forth visit relative to doing an implant.  I decided to take the camera in order to share what I think is interesting stuff.

I lost a tooth due to an infection.  The process, 'tho a bit more involved and delicate is not unlike replacing a broken stud in an engine block,....maybe an aluminum block.  The hole (in my jaw) was cleaned out and an insert (not unlike a Helicoil) was screwed into the void.  A plug was installed in the insert as a "place holder" while healing took place.  

For the implant to be adequately secure, the bone had to be robust enough to withstand a torque of 35 Newtons-centimeters,....that's about 3.09 pound-inches.  The dentist, who was very patient with my infatuation, had a lot of trick tools.  Here are a coupla pics.  I did not have the presence of mind to put something in the picture for scale.  Next time.  The item at the top of the first pic are Torx screw drivers.  The torque wrench is about 4 inches long.  The line on the part perpendicular to the body of the wrench indicates 35 Newton-centimeters

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Edited December 2, 2014 by mrwrstory

[Ulu]

 

These soldering pliers were dusted off to work on a aircraft power supply unit...very effective for soldering crimped lugs on 2/0 gauge wire:  solder flowed within a second, and still flowed 10 seconds after the pliers were removed

 

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Wow!.....and all these years I've been using a torch to make cables. 

I have 4 various electric soldering irons, but never considered this method.

Any cable over a 2ga, I would have to use the BernzOmatic.

[Ulu]

Went to the dentist today for about the forth visit relative to doing an implant.  I decided to take the camera in order to share what I think is interesting stuff. . .

 

I have 3 titanium implant teeth & will want a 4th when I cough up another $3k+.   our insurance only pays a token of it.

 

My guy used a different little torque wrench. It was stainless & a "click-stop" type with micrometer adjustment. The style was more like a tiny Snap-On.

 

Each of the 3 were different situations, two required bone grafts & and the installation of one required a "sinus lift". After drilling out my upper jaw almost through (in the general direction of the brain) he smacked a 1/8" drift with a 12 oz ball-pien hammer to crack a thin layer of bone up into the sinus cavity.

 

Well it was supposed to be thin. After ringing my skull without fracture he decided to drill deeper (you don't want to drill past the bone into the tissue, just form a pocket between the two) The deeper hole was still not quite, but after nearly giving me a concussion, it finally cracked.

 

He told me i had about the hardest skull he'd ever encountered. My mom always said the same thing...

I'm quite thankful for that fact, having had the need more than once.

[Dodgeb4ya]

A hydraulic tube flaring tool set. Makes it simple and fast every time.

[Ulu]

Photos of various tools when I was modding my boat.

That Jorgensen c-clamp is a classic. Old & beat to hell, but still better than a new Craftsman clamp.

 

Also my DA sander.

 

Hey, Don, there's those plastic sawhorses again...

 

 

[Ulu]

My filthy, 1972 model, 30 gal, one-lung, long stroke, cast iron Quincy compressor, bought new but as surplus from the Kawneer Co, about 1983. These were sold to open hotel doors etc & designed to run 24/7/365. It's never overheated or anything & I've run it continuously for hours on end.

 

I've used this for over 30 years now. Only 1/2 HP and does maybe 4cfm @ 90psi, but works on 110 or 220 with minor re-wiring.

 

This will not run a DA sander for very long before it must re-charge, yet I sanded & painted a truck and a boat with it, plus a million other chores.

 

 

 

Air cleaner came from a Kawasaki 1500.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Ulu, on 03 Dec 2014 - 01:14 AM, said:

My filthy, 1972 model, 30 gal, one-lung, long stroke, cast iron Quincy compressor, bought new but as surplus from the Kawneer Co, about 1983. These were sold to open hotel doors etc & designed to run 24/7/365. It's never overheated or anything & I've run it continuously for hours on end.

 

I've used this for over 30 years now. Only 1/2 HP and does maybe 4cfm @ 90psi, but works on 110 or 220 with minor re-wiring.

 

This will not run a DA sander for very long before it must re-charge, yet I sanded & painted a truck and a boat with it, plus a million other chores.

 

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Air cleaner came from a Kawasaki 1500.

understanding its limitation is what makes the tool successful..

[Ulu]

understanding its limitation is what makes the tool successful..

 

..and the mechanic as well. 

[fstfish66]

Comes in bigger sizes too.

 

not sure what they are for but look  impressive

[fstfish66]

Went to the dentist today for about the forth visit relative to doing an implant.  I decided to take the camera in order to share what I think is interesting stuff.

I lost a tooth due to an infection.  The process, 'tho a bit more involved and delicate is not unlike replacing a broken stud in an engine block,....maybe an aluminum block.  The hole (in my jaw) was cleaned out and an insert (not unlike a Helicoil) was screwed into the void.  A plug was installed in the insert as a "place holder" while healing took place.  

For the implant to be adequately secure, the bone had to be robust enough to withstand a torque of 35 Newtons-centimeters,....that's about 3.09 pound-inches.  The dentist, who was very patient with my infatuation, had a lot of trick tools.  Here are a coupla pics.  I did not have the presence of mind to put something in the picture for scale.  Next time.  The item at the top of the first pic are Torx screw drivers.  The torque wrench is about 4 inches long.  The line on the part perpendicular to the body of the wrench indicates 35 Newton-centimeters

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yikes hope  i never have to  visit your dentist,,,

[pflaming]

My new tool wall. Found this piece of expanded metal in the iron trash bin at a friend's business. He gave it to me all powder coated and framed. Put a 1" furring board behind and bought some "S" hooks. Much better than Peg board IMHO.

 

Edited December 9, 2014 by pflaming

[Young Ed]

Looks good PP but I'd be careful hanging tools by the cords. See if you can arrange a different hook for them.

[JBNeal]

I apologize for my negativity, but hanging power equipment by their cords is considered an OSHA violation because the wiring inside the cords can be damaged and possibly cause a short circuit...the expanded metal is very nice and with a little more creativity, them power tools can be stored in a more safe manner.

 

 

My new tool wall. Found this piece of expanded metal in the iron trash bin at a friend's business. He gave it to me all powder coated and framed. Put a 1" furring board behind and bought some "S" hooks. Much better than Peg board IMHO.

 

[Don Coatney]

On a positive note that  adjustable wrench sure look good hanging there. But you should hank the rope before hanging.

 

[pflaming]

Good suggestions: I will devise a better way to hang tools with chords. I just put it up yesterday and used what I had. I really like it. 

[linus6948]

Now that I`m fooling around joining metal together I figured it might be nice to get a plasma cutter to cut metal up, actually I`ve wanted one for years. I opted for the LOTOS  LTP5000D 50A Dual Volt 110/220 V Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter. It has one of the best track records of the chinese units, it has a loyal following of past customers and it came in with an A- review for 2014 by an outfit that rates these things.

I did a couple of internet inspired mods like mounting the air regulator/moisture trap unit where you could see it and adding a desiccant air dryer. I also used some fire hose to sheath the torch line and extended the ground cable and replaced the stock ground clamp.

I have been trying it out on some rusty metal and some painted scrap and all I have to say is these things are very cool.They do cut metal like a hot knife thru butter and I definitely see some bad lawn art in my future. I saw this unit on amazon for $500 new and $350 used. I found a reputable vendor on ebay who asks for $428 with free shipping, but it also said make an offer. I offered them $340 all in and they countered with $342,40 all in so I bought it.

 

http://plasmacuttersreviews.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 10, 2014 by linus6948

[Don Coatney]

Cool tool. Makes me wonder why the water trap would be mounted out of sight? Certainly not for serviceability. Possibly ease of packaging for shipment?

[linus6948]

You are probably right about that Don, I like the quality of the trap but where they have it mounted is more than ridiculous.

 

http://youtu.be/vsecpUNlORQ

 

http://youtu.be/1G151a2K93g

 

 

Edited December 9, 2014 by linus6948

[Nikwillig]

Here's a couple of the "tools" that I've got laying around. Though, really these two are more for decoration, rather than usage.

[Don Coatney]

How about some stop rust.

 

[Tom Skinner]

III 

[Tom Skinner]

Gents

I made this tester hook up and cannot upload a picture of it??

Tom

Edited December 9, 2014 by Tom Skinner

[Tom Skinner]

[Tom Skinner]

It is for checking the vacumm advance it is described in this booklet

Edited December 9, 2014 by Tom Skinner