Show your tools.

[DJ194950]

Ddogeb4ya,

 

You obviously do Not live close to an active (known) earthquake zone!

 

Nice organization of a great set of tools. 

 

DJ

[Plymouthy Adams]

if his tool shelf fell...it could likely register as an small quake....collection impressed me...!

[Dodgeb4ya]

5 hours ago, DJ194950 said:

Ddogeb4ya,

 

You obviously do Not live close to an active (known) earthquake zone!

 

Nice organization of a great set of tools. 

 

DJ

I DO live right over a big EQ zone.

Have dealt with 3 quakes in the last 30 years... one a 5.3

Been lucky though no major issues.

6" slab cracked though.

Straightened up/fastened some of the tools for the next quake too.?

Edited March 30, 2020 by Dodgeb4ya

[Dan Hiebert]

We get "frost quakes" here in northern Maine (I would imagine elsewhere in the northern climes, too).  The frost layer is 8 feet here, (the depth to which you have to set pilings to avoid frost heaving), when it gets cold enough, the contraction/expansion/separation of that surface layer is enough to get your attention, and break things on/from the shelves.  Not as "majestic" as an earthquake, but it sure gets things moving and exciting for a few seconds. Earthquakes here are rarely more than a 2.

Edited March 31, 2020 by Dan Hiebert

[Tony WestOZ]

On ‎3‎/‎30‎/‎2020 at 4:07 AM, Dodgeb4ya said:

 

Jez, I could hang ever tool I own on the wall and not even come close to that.

I envy you.

 

Tony

[Tooljunkie]

On 3/29/2020 at 3:07 PM, Dodgeb4ya said:

I DO live right over a big EQ zone.

Have dealt with 3 quakes in the last 30 years... one a 5.3

Been lucky though no major issues.

6" slab cracked though.

Straightened up/fastened some of the tools for the next quake too.?

Building is red with a big chrome handle on the roof?

or your toolbox has a walk in door!

my shop is splitting at the seams,between parts and tools. 
during this quiet time im organizing and re-grouping. 
 

but yours is way mor impressive!

[Merle Coggins]

The wall of tools is just a distraction as I drool over the hoist in the floor. ?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I like the inground lift also...question to dodgeb4ya, is this old school, does not appear so, or the later self contained environmentally friendly unit....brand name if you so not mind saying.  

[Dodgeb4ya]

Old school Rotary....my favorite lift.

[MackTheFinger]

This only sorta qualifies as a mechanic's tool. Front side is a regular measuring stick. Anybody recognize the back side of this rule? I used one of these every day at work for over 35 years. Almost felt like I needed one in my hip pocket when I wasn't at work..

[T120]

Used for spacing when brick laying  ...?

[MackTheFinger]

You almost had to be a construction worker.. I can't find my modular ruler, never used it much..?

[John Reddie]

On 3/29/2020 at 4:07 PM, Dodgeb4ya said:

I DO live right over a big EQ zone.

Have dealt with 3 quakes in the last 30 years... one a 5.3

Been lucky though no major issues.

6" slab cracked though.

Straightened up/fastened some of the tools for the next quake too.?

Now THIS is a well organized shop. Thanks for posting the pics.

John R

[keithb7]

I picked up one of these clamp style multi meters recently. I tested  my generator output with it. The tool and the generator seem to work well. Max output setting seems to be about 15-16A on the generator. Both my ‘53 Chrysler and ‘38 Plymouth seem to put out similar max amps. I cannot recall the proper specs as I type this. I’ll look it up later.  Seemed like a good little tool. 
 

i was hoping however to clamp around a starter cable to see max amp draw. The tool has a measurement hold feature too. However I can’t seem to get an amp reading off a starter cable when I crank it. Maybe I’m doing something wrong. The specs claim it can read upto 600A DC. Auto ranging. 
 

Idle and high RPM generator amp output shown in pics. 

 

 

 

[Young Ed]

PIcked these up today off facebook marketplace. Deals get snapped up quick but they are out there. The double ended ones are thin-I'd call them a tappet wrench but apparently they just call them low torque slimline

 

 

[Veemoney]

I see a lot of discussion on drum pullers for our old Mopars so I thought I would post this easy to make puller I put together a few years back. No flexing in this baby and never fails. If you slot the holes it could be used on other makes as well. You could also make an insert to adapt it for a slide hammer for pulling axles. 

I see some folks bidding on these lately and this may be an cheap option. Next to the puller you will see some wheel spacers that if you found in steel would give you a head start. Use a piece of pipe, 2 nuts and some threaded rod  for those with limited machining capabilities.

Hope this helps

V$

[Dodgeb4ya]

Beautiful work!

[Plymouthy Adams]

that is the style that Volvo shows to use on their axles...

[Plymouthy Adams]

Ok..was goofing off while wife was at Dr. office....drove over to a little thrift shop nearby....if you can image this at the e-bay price of 190.00 plus 10.00 to ship....or even consider a couple others at above the 200.00 and bordering on 250.00  (cheapest one found on e-bay was 30.00 needing cleaning)  see third picture with box.....L A Starrett  N0. 55  3" machinist square....

 

Then you can respect the fact that I got this one as shown with just a tad of oxidation....spend right at 3 minutes cleaning and oiling down....for the grand total of 1.00  this is the DEAL OF THE DAY   and just for LosControl.....this is the 55% in action......you know what I am talking about...!!!!!

 

 

Edited July 7, 2020 by Plymouthy Adams

[NickPickToo]

I used my dad as a metal press a few days ago.  Not as impressive as the wall of tools or hoist in the floor, but effective.

 

 

[DJ194950]

Just don't not over use it and wear the tool out! 

 

Where to send it off for a rebuilding??  ?

 

DJ

[NickPickToo]

Mom mentioned something about scraping him once he's worn out?

[Plymouthy Adams]

17 minutes ago, NickPickToo said:

Mom mentioned something about scraping him once he's worn out?

 

 

you need to tell her that street goes both way.....

[T120]

1 hour ago, Plymouthy Adams said:

Ok..was goofing off while wife was at Dr. office....drove over to a little thrift shop nearby....if you can image this at the e-bay price of 190.00 plus 10.00 to ship....or even consider a couple others at above the 200.00 and bordering on 250.00  (cheapest one found on e-bay was 30.00 needing cleaning)  see third picture with box.....L A Starrett  N0. 55  3" machinist square....

 

Then you can respect the fact that I got this one as shown with just a tad of oxidation....spend right at 3 minutes cleaning and oiling down....for the grand total of 1.00  this is the DEAL OF THE DAY   and just for LosControl.....this is the 55% in action......you know what I am talking about...!!!!!

 

 

 

 

I would call that a  Square Deal.

[NickPickToo]

5 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said:

 

 

you need to tell her that street goes both way.....

she said fat chance and something about less differed maintenance? 

Edited July 8, 2020 by NickPickToo