New tools you've bought recently?

[mikkelstuff]

Does tools we make count? I understand that something similar could be bought to mount a router but my 1940's Walker-Turner drill press is rugged.

I needed to reach down in and trim the backside plastic of an instrument cluster bezel. With no way to support a router on the bezel, I thought I could make a mount to hold one of my two cheap Harbor Fright trim routers in my drill press. I could then insert the router, lock at the proper depth, and move the bezel over the drill press bed as needed.

The first:

Not liking the offset, I sacrificed my second router for a more centered mount:

I have yet to try these but feel confident.

Can this be moved to Homemade tools?

 

[Curious Hound]

Does tools we make count? I understand that something similar could be bought to mount a router but my 1940's Walker-Turner drill press is rugged.

I needed to reach down in and trim the backside plastic of an instrument cluster bezel. With no way to support a router on the bezel, I thought I could make a mount to hold one of my two cheap Harbor Fright trim routers in my drill press. I could then insert the router, lock at the proper depth, and move the bezel over the drill press bed as needed.

The first:
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Not liking the offset, I sacrificed my second router for a more centered mount:View attachment 113748


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I have yet to try these but feel confident.

We actually have a thread for home-made tools. Cool idea.

Any reason not to just Chuck the router bit into the drill press itself? I know it would turn a lot slower. But for trimming sift plastics, might work fine with less melting.

 

[Curious Hound]

These have been in my "saved for later" list for a long time. Today, they were a Prime Day deal at 35%off. Wish I could have bought 2 sets. 10 ton capacity with extra height. Won't need cribbing for use under the Ranger.

 

[mikkelstuff]

So where is the hand-made tool thread? I'd love to see these. Usually ingenious.

 

[Curious Hound]

Homemade tools

after forming up the fuel tank parts for the gt,i posted a pic of this; which i used to form up the parts.there were some questions about it's construction which i will try to address here. at the same time it would be interesting to see some of the homemade tools others have come up with to...

www.therangerstation.com

 

[holyford86]

If you're looking for a decent lightweight yet cost effective 12v drill I've been quite impressed with the hyper tough brushless unit I picked up a few months back on a whim. I've used it to drill a few hundred holes in aluminum and the only complaint I've had is the chuck has a bit of side to side play now but it's minimal and it isn't a precision instrument. Out the door it was 47 bucks with a small battery and a charger included. I decided to pick up the fast charger and the 4AH battery pack for another 40 bucks because as luck would have it, the batteries work great in my power torque (oreilly house brand) mini polisher/sander as well

 

[bobbywalter]

These have been in my "saved for later" list for a long time. Today, they were a Prime Day deal at 35%off. Wish I could have bought 2 sets. 10 ton capacity with extra height. Won't need cribbing for use under the Ranger.
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Zinko ZJS-1228 Screw Type Jack Stand

Zinko ZJS-1228 Screw Type 28" Jack Stand | 12 Ton CapacityIdeally designed to support your vehicle on a lift this jack stand is easy to operate, sturdy and features special locking device for extra safety and support. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY

www.asedeals.com

great for doing chassis work where you need to dead level it. cage...sliders cab mounts ect.....



of course... i am inclined to this range...

Amazon.com

 

[Curious Hound]

Zinko ZJS-1228 Screw Type Jack Stand

Zinko ZJS-1228 Screw Type 28" Jack Stand | 12 Ton CapacityIdeally designed to support your vehicle on a lift this jack stand is easy to operate, sturdy and features special locking device for extra safety and support. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY

www.asedeals.com

great for doing chassis work where you need to dead level it. cage...sliders cab mounts ect.....



of course... i am inclined to this range...

Amazon.com

I like those. Never saw them back when I was actually researching tall jackstands.

 

[Roert42]

ect.....



of course... i am inclined to this range...



Amazon.com

“Welding skills are absolutely stellar”


“not recommended for car repairs”

 

[pjtoledo]

@bobbywalter
you asked about the crate, here it is.
I got just a bit carried away with stuff on sale.
12" x 36"
it was one hellofa challenge getting it into the garage.

here is another view selected especially of one of our distinguished members.

 

[Curious Hound]

@bobbywalter
you asked about the crate, here it is.
I got just a bit carried away with stuff on sale.
12" x 36"
it was one hellofa challenge getting it into the garage.

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here is another view selected especially of one of our distinguished members.

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I like your "furniture moving dollies."

 

[pjtoledo]

8 casters rated @ 400lbs each, I got this covered.

 

[2drxploder]

Thumb wheels for the ratchets, nothing special

 

[97RangerXLT]

Got a brake lines flaring kit. Got the expensive one that can do bubble flares as the master cylinder requires it. Gonna replace master, booster and lines down to the wheels. They are pretty crusty, and the master is iffy. Got a few weeks until LBL so that is my project for the week

AJ

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

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Got a brake lines flaring kit. Got the expensive one that can do bubble flares as the master cylinder requires it. Gonna replace master, booster and lines down to the wheels. They are pretty crusty, and the master is iffy. Got a few weeks until LBL so that is my project for the week

AJ

You know, I had someone show me a lever style brake flaring tool once. It was really pricey, but after getting one, those stupid twist the forcing screw things got thrown in the bottom of my tote for doing automotive plumbing and left there. Two pulls of the handle and you have a factory looking flare. Every time. Only disadvantage is that you can’t really use it on the vehicle. I showed my mechanic buddy Paul and he was so impressed he bought one too. I can’t remember if Paul got the extra die set, but I did. So the die set that came with mine does 45* single, double, bubble and DIN flares, plus I’ve found you can bulge tube for clamping rubber line on. The extra die set is for the 37* AN style flares. The only thing that I wish it did would be to AN flare 5/8 tube.