Show your tools.

[Young Ed]

Been a long while, but I think I simply slid the brake drum and hub back on once the backing plate was removed and then used the drum as a handle to pull out the axle. I guess I wasn't imaginative enough to make a tool when I had something associated with the job sitting at hand.

We have a piece of PVC pipe that acts as a puller with the drum put back on. Works great.

[Jerry Roberts]

Jerry,

So where's the picture?

I found a web site with a postage stamp or postcard with a Printess vise on it! Who would have thought.

It looks like there are set screw holes on each side of the 'back' jaw but I didnt get any pics...my battery died after one picture.

BigDaddyO , My camera / computer connection isn't working either and I can no longer locate the photo that I saw earlier . But I did find another photo of a Reed 404 1/2 at ; akroncanton.craigslist.org/tls/2079037800.html

Edited December 8, 2010 by Jerry Roberts

[old stovebolt]

Time to post tool pictures for all the special tools used to work on these old cars and trucks. A line or two on how you use these tools would be good. Here are some examples.

Here are a few of mine....

Edited December 9, 2010 by old stovebolt

[old stovebolt]

Time to post tool pictures for all the special tools used to work on these old cars and trucks. A line or two on how you use these tools would be good. Here are some examples.

couple more......

Edited December 9, 2010 by old stovebolt

[old stovebolt]

and a few more photos

[Eneto-55]

I have never tried to attach photos or files, so we'll give this a whirl.

Most of my tools are of the common sort, or not for auto mechanics.

Here are some photos of one rather unusual one - the Tri-Angular alignment tool I picked up in an auction a couple years ago. (Have never tried to use it)

It was made by Tric-Kee Tool Company, in Ballston Spa, NY. I was going to also attach a PDF of the instructions for use, but the file is too large.

(I should also see if I have a good photo of my wall-mounted hand crank drill press - made some time in the 1800's. It is mounted on the wall of my mower shed in the Amazon.)

[old stovebolt]

When you "quote", you can remove the quoted post "pics" before you submit:) Don's pics are repeated in your posts.

Sorry about ! This was my first attempt at posting photos and I should have watched more closely what I was doing.....

[old stovebolt]

everyone know what this is?

[Young Ed]

exhaust pipe expander.

[Don Coatney]

Sorry about ! This was my first attempt at posting photos and I should have watched more closely what I was doing.....

If you edit your posting you can still remove the extra pictures.

[old stovebolt]

Thank you...just did that!

[old stovebolt]

Hi,

Years ago my father gave me a set of SnapOn 5/8 drive sockets and

breaker bar. Are these very common? Anyone else have any? I also

have several 3/16" drive sockets and ratchet. Real odd sizes.

[Uncle-Pekka]

I also have my grandfathers vise. He was born in 1865 and I do not know when he aquired the vise ...

Haa.. Your grandpa was a vise guy as well? Runs in the family...

[Big_John]

I bought this tool primarily for Mrs Big John to use. She's gonna stich up some interior pieces for my Windsor.

1958 Singer Model 401A

[Don Coatney]

Heres a couple more pics of that vice and a couple others I have.

Third picture is a saw sharpening vice. I have one of those somewhere in my stash.

[Don Coatney]

Well , it took a few days to get around to it but thanks to Don I just spent about an hour fishin' around in the garage and takin' these pictures. I put them in order of importance.

Snap on ratchet. I have one just like it. Military issue.

and a few more photos

Timing light. I have one just like yours. Bought it when I was in High School in the early 60's from JC Whitney.

Hi,

Years ago my father gave me a set of SnapOn 5/8 drive sockets and

breaker bar. Are these very common? Anyone else have any? I also

have several 3/16" drive sockets and ratchet. Real odd sizes.

I believe I have some of these old Snap On od-ball sizes too. I will have to dig in my archives.

[Joe Flanagan]

I notice you also use Mom's washing machine as a work bench sometimes. When I do it, I should at least put a towel down like you have done. It's the best work surface in the basement. The dining room table is a close second.

[old stovebolt]

I thought everyone might like this.

SnapOn tool ID chart.pdf

[tysouthwick]

Can I see a pic of what any of you used to pull the water distribution tube?

[Don Coatney]

Then pics 2-3. Tool me school me.

What is the function of the spring on the handle? Does it just open the jaws after the applied pressure is released to make it easier to reposition the wrench for the next twist.

It possibly locks the adjustment wheel so once you have it set you dont need to fiddle with it.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Can I see a pic of what any of you used to pull the water distribution tube?

This is what I use to remove even the most stubborn D-tubes. I use both a slide puller with a hook or usually just a crowbar to wedge the tube out. The tool inserts all the way to the end of the tube and has raised hooks/jaws to grab each slot in the D-tube so it pulls evenly on the full length of even a rotten tube for complete easy removal.

Bob

Edited February 20, 2015 by Dodgeb4ya

[JerseyHarold]

This is what I use to remove even the most stubborn D-tubes. I use both a slide puller with a hook or usually just a crowbar to wedge the tube out. The tool inserts all the way to the end of the tube and has raised hooks/jaws to grab each slot in the D-tube so it pulls evenly on the full length of even a rotten tube for complete easy removal.

Bob

That's a very clever tool. Did you make it or buy it?

[Dodgeb4ya]

That's a very clever tool. Did you make it or buy it?

I made that tool as I have never been able to find them for both the short and long blocks.

Bob

Edited December 12, 2010 by Dodgeb4ya

[aero3113]

Here is what I used for the distributor tube,works great!

[old stovebolt]

this is funny....

The Truth about Tools.pdf