Topic: Cool Tools.

[RAFster122s]

Saw a place that sold 100, yes 100, 10mm sockets...

[spotty]

I have one of those rail sets of sockets , all 10mm, 4 of each denomination

[newday777]

I have one of those rail sets of sockets , all 10mm, 4 of each denomination

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[70CB750]

I recycled old weed whacker tank into motorcycle testing tank.  Quick and dirty job using hot glue gun.

Today I learned that gasoline dissolves hot glue 

There are two holes in the tank I need to plug somehow.

[BenelliSEI]

I recycled old weed whacker tank into motorcycle testing tank.  Quick and dirty job using hot glue gun.

Today I learned that gasoline dissolves hot glue 

There are two holes in the tank I need to plug somehow.

Try JBWeld “Plastic Repair”. It’s a double sided syringe tube that shoots out equal amounts of epoxy and hardener when you push the plunger. I used it recently and it works!

[RAFster122s]

Polypropylene tanks are known to be impervious to most glues and paints, if made from that, good luck finding something that can work.

[70CB750]

I recycled old weed whacker tank into motorcycle testing tank.  Quick and dirty job using hot glue gun.

Today I learned that gasoline dissolves hot glue 

There are two holes in the tank I need to plug somehow.

Try JBWeld “Plastic Repair”. It’s a double sided syringe tube that shoots out equal amounts of epoxy and hardener when you push the plunger. I used it recently and it works!

I found something like.that in my glue box.  We.shall see if it holds. 

BTW the hot glue just disappeared without trace. 

[BenelliSEI]

This is the stuff I used on the LM650 fender and the cb750K0 airbox. I used the black stuff last time. Just order “translucent” to do more work on the airbox. Cap is brilliant, no mess and no plugging up. Seems to work very well on all plastics. Amazon has it.

[RAFster122s]

Just in case you need a lifetime supply of 10mm sockets...
https://olsatools.com/products/10mm-socket-set

[dave500]

This is the stuff I used on the LM650 fender and the cb750K0 airbox. I used the black stuff last time. Just order “translucent” to do more work on the airbox. Cap is brilliant, no mess and no plugging up. Seems to work very well on all plastics. Amazon has it.

I mix say JB weld metal glue or what ever on an old tupperware lid,it doesent stick to it once hardened,just flex the lid and the unused portion just peels off,needs some special glue to bond to plastics for sure!

[70CB750]

This is the stuff I used on the LM650 fender and the cb750K0 airbox. I used the black stuff last time. Just order “translucent” to do more work on the airbox. Cap is brilliant, no mess and no plugging up. Seems to work very well on all plastics. Amazon has it.

I mix say JB weld metal glue or what ever on an old tupperware lid,it doesent stick to it once hardened,just flex the lid and the unused portion just peels off,needs some special glue to bond to plastics for sure!

Yeah, I do the same; use plastic lid from some recyclable container.  For the auxuiliary tank I used sandpaper to scruff it up and so far so good, it's holding. 

[richmagee7]

Just in case you need a lifetime supply of 10mm sockets...
https://olsatools.com/products/10mm-socket-set

That is great, still laughing.  100 sockets, "should last most mechanics a year."

[CycleRanger]

Just in case you need a lifetime supply of 10mm sockets...
https://olsatools.com/products/10mm-socket-set

That is great, still laughing.  100 sockets, "should last most mechanics a year."

That is pretty funny. It's always my 10mm wrench I'm misplacing.

[BenelliSEI]

This is the stuff I used on the LM650 fender and the cb750K0 airbox. I used the black stuff last time. Just order “translucent” to do more work on the airbox. Cap is brilliant, no mess and no plugging up. Seems to work very well on all plastics. Amazon has it.

I mix say JB weld metal glue or what ever on an old tupperware lid,it doesent stick to it once hardened,just flex the lid and the unused portion just peels off,needs some special glue to bond to plastics for sure!

Dave; I do the same, usually on a scrap of plastic cut from a windshield washer fluid container. This version of JBWeld does NOT peel off. Something different…..

The ‘69 airbox I’m working on needs lots of repairs. I’ll try the “translucent” next time.

[BenelliSEI]

Picked this up yesterday, couldn’t resist! Note the built in hammer head. Someone stamped their initials “IE” on it and there is a small logo. Large “C” with the letters “H” and “I” inside it. Anyone have any idea on the brand?

[Ichiban 4]

Picked this up yesterday, couldn’t resist! Note the built in hammer head. Someone stamped their initials “IE” on it and there is a small logo. Large “C” with the letters “H” and “I” inside it. Anyone have any idea on the brand?

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Hi!
Don't know about the initials..but the old-timer mechanics I knew years ago used to call those "the original Monkey wrench".
I've always thought them to be that over the years..
Cheers
Ichi/Al

[BenelliSEI]

Picked this up yesterday, couldn’t resist! Note the built in hammer head. Someone stamped their initials “IE” on it and there is a small logo. Large “C” with the letters “H” and “I” inside it. Anyone have any idea on the brand?

The farmer next door knew the answer. CANADIAN International Harvester. Farm equipment and trucks that were made in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

[newday777]

Picked this up yesterday, couldn’t resist! Note the built in hammer head. Someone stamped their initials “IE” on it and there is a small logo. Large “C” with the letters “H” and “I” inside it. Anyone have any idea on the brand?

The farmer next door knew the answer. CANADIAN International Harvester. Farm equipment and trucks that were made in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

It looks familiar, I might have had one of those tools back in the 70s when we had lots of flee markets around here in southern NH. We had lots of IH tractors around back then.

[dave500]

few years ago a mate rings me up trying to replace rear pads on a rear disc little car,i get there and see its got those wind back pistons,we just fumbled around with pointy pliers and got it done,seeing my wife just got a newer car with rear disc brakes thought Id just buy a cheap "brake cube"you stick a 3/8 drive into it after you select what pattern you need,bit easier if the wind back is stiff,plus i dig weirdo special tools!

[CycleRanger]

Interesting. I've never heard of a brake cube. I had to go look up how that's used.
I've never run into screw-in pistons before.
I see it's for the rear brakes with the parking brake.
I guess I've never done a brake job on four wheel disk vehicle before.
Well, now I know!

[simon#42]

few years ago a mate rings me up trying to replace rear pads on a rear disc little car,i get there and see its got those wind back pistons,we just fumbled around with pointy pliers and got it done,seeing my wife just got a newer car with rear disc brakes thought Id just buy a cheap "brake cube"you stick a 3/8 drive into it after you select what pattern you need,bit easier if the wind back is stiff,plus i dig weirdo special tools!

   

never had any luck with these , you need to push the piston back as you are turning it which is easier said than done .
also if the pads are very worn the cube wont fit in . you would be much better off with a cheap screw type tool , i have just bought a new one for 12 quid . the old one only lasted 30 years and i use it every day !

[dave500]

you remove the old pads to use the cube tool.

[simon#42]

yes mate and if the pads were very worn the piston is to far out to fit the tool in .

[Don R]

 I got one of the cubes for the Lincoln disc brakes on my Firebird's 9" Esdel rear end. I've apparently cranked the pistons in while fooling with the E-brake levers.

[RAFster122s]

If the cube can fit in the piston with pads out then couldn't you put a large adjustable wrench on it to screw the piston back in and not use the socket wrench?