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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Just picked up a Matco box for home. My "retirement" box because the 12' X 3' deep Snap On just ain't gonna come home with me!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 | Been wanting a set of gear wrenches for a while. Local farm store had them on a Black Friday deal for $20.
They have changed my life.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | A 60" toolchest and toolbox. When I got out of wrenching for a living, I finally bought a nice 60" toolbox. Now I got another for the rest of my tools. Now I have 2 60" boxes and 2 36" toolboxes. This is the first time I have an empty drawer, and no tools stacked on top of each other.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 | LT5000D Lotos LT5000D 50A Air Inverter Plasma Cutter Dual Voltage 110/220VAC
From Newegg for $250 incl shipping. Too good a deal to pass up. I still have to wire the plug before I can use it.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | Flat blade Klein cabinet tip screwdriver (U.S.A.) made. Has one of the finest finish blades I have ever seen and a little tab on the handle to put the perfect bend in wire for plugs and switches. Sweet tool for $10, Klein #605-48. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | I recently got a larger tap and die set, 60 pieces. Better than the 12 pc set I've been using. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | just bought a 1 gallon "roundup" brand sprayer at Lowes today..... used it to make a pressure bleeder for the brakes on my 58 2-ton! Works great, tank on sprayer is rated for 40 psi, and is see-through! I spent less than 20$ and have a pressure bleeder! I also bought 10' of 1/4" ID clear PVC tubing. I used the adjustable nozzle from the sprayer, took the screw-on end cap off, drilled a hole in the end of the inside part, and pushed one end of the tubing on it (heated it a bit with my heat gun first). http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p494/69B-Cuda/brake%20bleeder_1.jpgthat part sealed tight enough, it did not leak. I then took an extra master cylinder cap and did the following: 1.Remove the splash shield from the inside 2.Drill a 5/16 hole in the top 3. weld up the vent hole in the cap I then drilled a hole in a 5/16 bolt and bolted that through the cap to connect the bleeder hose to. I put a gasket under the bolt head and the nut and a clamp on the hose but with it pressurized, it was still leaking.... I am not sure exactly where, and I didn't really care, I just threw a pile of sawdust on the floor to soak it up and proceeded to bleed the brakes! http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p494/69B-Cuda/brake%20bleeder_2.jpghttp://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p494/69B-Cuda/brake%20bleeder_3.jpg
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | cuda, got a picture of how you hooked it up to the M/C. Sounds interesting. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | I bought THIS TOOL to work on the valve seals while the head is still on my 230ci. A guy used one like it on YouTube and I was convinced. Mine is a different brand but same thing. Got mine on eBay but it hasn't arrived yet. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 186 | The FedEx man showed up today with a long track for my track saw. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | I just bought THIS TOOL. I did not buy it from Speedway but that picture shows it best. I got it on eBay instead and it's branded as Powerbuilt but I'm convinced it's the same tool with a different brand name. Anyway, I think it has a marvelous design and much better than the claw style. It works with 3/8" and 7/16" rocker studs and when you push the handle down it locks into place. THIS LINK shows my photobucket pics. I had to test it on a head that was off the block. Of course it depressed the valve with the spring since I had the head off. The tool is intended to be used with the head on the engine and air pressure in the cylinder to keep the valve closed.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I just bought a $300 20 gallon pressure pot sand blaster for $150. (Cdn!) | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | PIcked up this 60 gallon compressor on the three day sale for $679CDN. It has 10.3 CFM @ 90. That would only be about $465 US. I hope to use it with my air tools, cabinet blasting and spray painting. https://www.kmstools.com/campbell-hausfeld-3-2hp-60-gallon-compressor-1549
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 164 | Got a nice older craftsman 12" band saw with stand and blade for 75 bucks, i figure its good for 150.00 all day long. Been looking for one for a good minute. Patients is key.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 | Milwaukee 1/2 inch battery powered impact and 4-1/2 inch angle grinder.
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57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 | Yes, I got the fuel with the big battery. The impact and the grinder can share them. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 785 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 54 | 60 Inch Hi Lift Jack Ultra model
It works as a winch too | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Dan
Funny you should say that.
I bought my first Hi Lift jack back in about 1979 to carry in my CJ-7. Used it many times to get unstuck when playing off road.
Got my F-250 stuck this past Sunday and will use it to get it out today. Darn heavy 7.3 diesel sank in a soft spot.
Very handy tool when you need it and I'll see if I can get some pics of it in use today.
And yes, I have used it as a winch, many times.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Got the old F-250 out of the soft spot today. Used the Hi-Lift jack and some old boards. Hope this link works for some pictures. I may have to look into a mount and carry it with me all the time. http://s893.photobucket.com/user/2-Ton/library/Stuck%203-22-16Thanks Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 |
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Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | bought some BIG (14" long) snap-on snap ring pliers at a pawn shop for removing/installing snap rings in a tranny. Very helpful! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | CASO,
None of your links work for me.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | CASO,
None of your links work for me. How bout now?
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | But what the hockey sticks IS that thing?
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Caso
I posted the question and pictures on Practical Machinist.
We should have an answer by tonight.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | The guys on Practical Machinist have it ID'd already. Here is a link to the thread. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-and-history/what-tool-318524/I may be able to sleep better tonight now. Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Thanks Don.
I tried slipping a valve in it but said no way, but the starter shaft commuter, now that's more like what would fit.
The part that still puzzles me is the 'threads' don't really seem to be threads but more like sequential concentric rings (if I have my terms right)
I will give that a much more thorough test/look see tomorrow... now I can get a good nights sleep too.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | new bench grinder old one decided after 35 years it had enough new bench grinder | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Took one of the super coupons and bought a heat gun that I need on occasions. For 9 bucks you can't beat it.......
..and I got to use it ONE day later. A little old lady backed into the front corner bumper on my wife's Buick and put two places in it about the size of a big orange and a tangerine along with a fairly tight crease....in the end it was just best for the two of them to drive on. The little lady cars had minimal, very slight damage and she was scared. I told my wife to drive on. I may have got a new bumper but of the deal but it was not worth the hassle.
Anyway, I pulled the car in the shop and in about 45 minutes I got that bumper looking pretty dang good. Enough so for a daily driver that is already 10 years old! That heat gun is HOT. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | a vacuum tester but I couldn't use it because a bunch of other stuff is needed to adapt it to the radiator.. grr
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Vacuum? Or pressure tester? | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | Nice!! I'd have to build a bigger bench if I got that. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 | I didn't buy it but my kids gave me a real nice set of DeWalt titanium drill bits for Fathers Day. Does that count.....?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 | From an upcoming BillyBob log . . . June 23rd 2016 When I arrived at the BillyBob Shop, there was a parcel in the mailbox addressed to Mr. Nimrod. My brother, JR, had read last week that I was planning to re-ring BillyBob's engine before slapping the blower on the side and he sent me our Dad's ring groove cleaning tool. along with the note that it could come in handy two or three years down the road when I get to the rings. As far as we know, the last time this tool was used by our Dad was in the eighties, on this very engine, when he helped my brother freshen it. There's a certain poetry of continuity attached to this tool that may spur my efforts to shave a year or so off that time. http://laroke.com/larryk4674/2016/bb062316am.JPG | | |
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