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« on: January 22, 2023, 07:59:51 PM »
Posted elsewhere, but this might be fun.

My Imperial/Metric/Universal Wrench Set. The big one is great for tractors and trailer hitches!
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2023, 01:58:22 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 22, 2023, 07:59:51 PM
Posted elsewhere, but this might be fun.

My Imperial/Metric/Universal Wrench Set. The big one is great for tractors and trailer hitches!

What's cools is that they are defying gravity.  ;D

Edit: never mind, I clicked on it.  They are hanging down in the big picture.   :(
« Last Edit: January 23, 2023, 02:00:46 AM by 70CB750 »
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2023, 02:24:16 AM »
It reminds me - I got this few years back. Never really used it.  SAE universal  wrench.

Sorry, crappy picture but you flip over steel thingmabob to adjust the size of the opening. 
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2023, 02:37:22 AM »
I just got this supersized syringe off eBay. Great for when some idiot (me) overfills a bike with oil. Pre-lubing the rubber seals makes it work better...

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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2023, 05:38:02 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 23, 2023, 02:24:16 AM
It reminds me - I got this few years back. Never really used it.  SAE universal  wrench.

Sorry, crappy picture but you flip over steel thingmabob to adjust the size of the opening.

Now that’s one I’ve never seen!
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2023, 08:47:15 AM »
Changing oil filter today. This is a handy ratchet for starting the centre bolt.
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2023, 11:05:58 AM »
My favorite extension, 6"x3/8 drive, super handy.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2023, 04:25:09 PM »
Quote from: jgger on January 25, 2023, 11:05:58 AM
My favorite extension, 6"x3/8 drive, super handy.

Funny.... I’ve seen that extension before, but never come across one. A tool I don’t have?
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2023, 09:38:24 PM »
Back in the early 70's a friend's dad was a Mac tools dealer. I had my tool box stolen out of my truck and had to resupply everything. I didn't really want it, but after I used it a few times I can't live without it. I tried to see if Mac still made them, but no luck I want to get one for my son.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2023, 09:12:52 AM »
Similar tool comes with certain tool kits though this one is only 1/4" drive. Use it on my old DA pool filter that has many many nuts and bolts holding the top on. I like that one you have also.
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2023, 09:26:27 AM »
Just looked at Mac Tools online catalog  and boy are they proud of these things! But at least they still have them. They're listed under " extension/ handle "  or maybe " extension handle" without the slash.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2023, 02:24:39 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 25, 2023, 08:47:15 AM
Changing oil filter today. This is a handy ratchet for starting the centre bolt.
really nice!  The perfect solution to an oherwise awkward job.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2023, 04:26:43 PM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on January 26, 2023, 02:24:39 PM
Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 25, 2023, 08:47:15 AM
Changing oil filter today. This is a handy ratchet for starting the centre bolt.
really nice!  The perfect solution to an oherwise awkward job.

I rarely use them (the set is three, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” drive), but they are handy!
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2023, 09:01:43 AM »
COOL tool's
Home made tools to be proud of
Have to say my Vapor Blaster 
Best tool I have ever made

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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2023, 10:12:30 AM »
Nice job on your vapor blaster.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2023, 10:30:47 AM »
Quote from: newday777 on January 29, 2023, 10:12:30 AM
Nice job on your vapor blaster.

Very nice!
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2023, 04:12:33 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 29, 2023, 10:30:47 AM
Quote from: newday777 on January 29, 2023, 10:12:30 AM
Nice job on your vapor blaster.

Very nice!
That is HH's. I just did a screenshot so it would be full size and upright. (I have a friend who let's me use his commercially made vapor blaster.)
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2023, 02:28:39 AM »
Rebuilding tilting steering column was one of the hardest jobs I ever did.  This tool made it possible.  As far as I remember it presses hinge pins out. 
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2023, 11:36:13 AM »
Does anyone use any kind of magnifier? Ageing eyes and shrinking electrical & carb parts seem to make one more useful than ever nowadays. I do have a big Sherlock Holmes style one, and a little jewellers one, but often think something hands free would be better, one that's either on a stand or wearable. Has anyone found any good types?   
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2023, 12:05:12 PM »
Quote from: Tim2005 on February 05, 2023, 11:36:13 AM
Does anyone use any kind of magnifier? Ageing eyes and shrinking electrical & carb parts seem to make one more useful than ever nowadays. I do have a big Sherlock Holmes style one, and a little jewellers one, but often think something hands free would be better, one that's either on a stand or wearable. Has anyone found any good types?

I have a magnifier light similar to this one.  It works fairly well.  The only problem is that the head needs to stay over the base, otherwise it tips over. 

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« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2023, 12:16:13 PM »
Quote from: jgger on January 26, 2023, 09:26:27 AM
Just looked at Mac Tools online catalog  and boy are they proud of these things! But at least they still have them. They're listed under " extension/ handle "  or maybe " extension handle" without the slash.

I would like to have one in 1/4 drive. They work great for allens and star/torx bits, loosen or tighten with the ratchet then spin them off with the "extension". Alas, being a dinosaur I'll have to face the fact that 1/4 drive battery impacts are taking over. I still prefer having the feel of wrenching by hand though.

Quote from: ekpent on January 26, 2023, 09:12:52 AM
Similar tool comes with certain tool kits though this one is only 1/4" drive. Use it on my old DA pool filter that has many many nuts and bolts holding the top on. I like that one you have also.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2023, 06:54:53 PM by jgger »
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #21 on: February 05, 2023, 02:41:50 PM »
Quote from: Tim2005 on February 05, 2023, 11:36:13 AM
Does anyone use any kind of magnifier? Ageing eyes and shrinking electrical & carb parts seem to make one more useful than ever nowadays. I do have a big Sherlock Holmes style one, and a little jewellers one, but often think something hands free would be better, one that's either on a stand or wearable. Has anyone found any good types?

I found a lamp with magnifying glass in a second hand store.  Works really well. 
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« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2023, 02:56:41 PM »
My wife has an Ott light for her sewing and stuff,  has a heavy stand with a flexible stem for the light. Plus it has a magnifier that has a flexible stem and can be adjusted up and down the "pole" part of the lamp.
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Re: Cool Tools.
« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2023, 03:01:04 PM »
Quote from: jgger on February 05, 2023, 12:16:13 PM
I still prefer having the feel of wrenching by hand though.

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« Reply #24 on: February 05, 2023, 03:16:09 PM »
Quote from: Tim2005 on February 05, 2023, 11:36:13 AM
Does anyone use any kind of magnifier? Ageing eyes and shrinking electrical & carb parts seem to make one more useful than ever nowadays. I do have a big Sherlock Holmes style one, and a little jewellers one, but often think something hands free would be better, one that's either on a stand or wearable. Has anyone found any good types?

My kids bought me one at COSTCO a few years ago. Circular LED lamp with a large magnifier in the middle. It’s on a 24” + 24” articulated arm and clamps to one end of my bench. I’ll take a picture, next shop day. Fantastic device, I use it constantly. Even when not using it, I keep the top cover closed, but turn on the light for extra brightness!
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