Plymouthy Adams Posted January 29, 2017 Report Posted January 29, 2017 I ordered a small 2 stone hone from the internet that arrived broken, while I will get my money back, this puts me in a bad position on my timeline on the little car. So I borrowed one from my neighbor, something I really do not like doing. Long story short his was laying helter-skelter in tool cabinet drawer, one was damaged from use or storage I have no clue. I try to keep mine protected...so in returning his to him it wall also be protected. Just an idea to pass along to those out there who may wish to do similar. Use an old prescription bottle, a multi-step bit if you have one and drill to match the body of the tool. Stones are protected from accidental chips. 5 Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 30, 2017 Report Posted January 30, 2017 Good idea. Also a good idea to always have spares on hand. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Posted January 30, 2017 yes that is also most excellent advice........I have a set of three new stones also placed aside and on hand in case something goes wrong in the middle of a job...you can just change a couple stones and keep on making progress. Quote
Flatie46 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Posted January 30, 2017 Good tip Tim, I need to break down and buy my own brake hone. I always use the one from work, they replace the stones if they get worn. Been a pretty good gig for me so far. lol. The Lisle company makes some good tools.. Never had a complaint with anything that had their name on it. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Posted January 30, 2017 my three stone unit is over 42 years old, I bought it brand new off the truck from the Cornwell tools distributor. It is stamped as being Cornwell. Blue Point has a two stone unit I am trying to find a copy of, one of the few all metal units that is still somewhat available. I can find Lisle that will go as small as 11/16 but I need one to go to 1/2 inch. Quote
Flatie46 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Posted January 31, 2017 Is there a chance you could find some very thin or worn stones to fit the Lisle hone and you could squeak by? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Posted January 31, 2017 yes that is possible, but with the correct tool I would not have to consider using a worn device, Ihave the correct tool on loan now....There are a plenty on the internet...the mistake I made was ordering one..the most prevalent model is a plastic tool head that broke in shipping and when I looked at another site is apt to break on first use regardless...so it is going back to the seller and I will BOLO at the upcoming swap meet to locate and purchase a well made unit...I have identified two models to look for... Quote
Local2ED Posted January 31, 2017 Report Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Call your secretary of state office and inquire about a bonded title. I read several years ago in Old Cars Weekly that those title companies that are in the car magazines operate in a "grey" area of titling. Edited January 31, 2017 by Local2ED Wrong thread Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Posted January 31, 2017 45 minutes ago, Local2ED said: Call your secretary of state office and inquire about a bonded title. I read several years ago in Old Cars Weekly that those title companies that are in the car magazines operate in a "grey" area of titling. I think this may be in the wrong thread.....be tough calling SOSO for a broken hone... Quote
48Dodger Posted March 10, 2017 Report Posted March 10, 2017 Great idea....I'll have to dig through my Ma's pill draw and see what I can find. Of course to take great care and not throw out the pills....lol. 48D Quote
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