That black cone shaped one I believe is to just get wedged into the opening if you don't have the right lid. But I could never get it to seal
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That black cone shaped one I believe is to just get wedged into the opening if you don't have the right lid. But I could never get it to seal
Yeah, i don't love that option. I've had to use it before, and it can sometimes work ok, but I'd prefer to not have to resort to that.
A brake job on the JKU sent me out to HF for a new brake piston compressor. Figured I'd run up the street to RK to grab the oil filter wrench while I was at it. Used a big c-clamp instead of the brake kit, and I'm now trying to decide if I even want to keep it. It was on sale for $50, and I may end up working on screw-in type calipers at some point, so part of me thinks it may be worth keeping. I'll decide over the next few days.
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This is what I use for a piston compressor. I'll send a picture tomorrow demonstrating how, but it's pretty self explanatory.
Apparently he "did not have sex with that woman" either...
It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is.
I've done this, too. However, I couldn't locate my small ones and I have a faint recollection of breaking them last time I used them. If I ever find one of them, I guess I'll figure out if I broke it or not
This is what I've wanted, but can't find a decent one locally. Then when my old piston compressor broke today, it became a "need it right now" situation. I guess I'll find one of those online and order it, probably go ahead and return the icon kit.
Nothing wrong with the Icon kit, worked with a guy that had one, screw in pistons were a breeze with. If you don't have a vehicle with them I would get the ratchet type.
As of right now, I don't own anything with the screw-in pistons. I kind of figured I'd go this route for the sake of future proofing. However, I really don't intend on owning anything newer than what I already have, so I might as well save myself some money.
Well.. I spent the last 45min looking for/researching the ratcheting type piston compressor. At this point, I think I will keep the Icon kit.
All of the reviews I read for any of those tools from $15 to $130 read the same: while some have great success, others experience ratchet/gear failure, fitment issues, etc. It seems my best bet for one will be to keep my eyes peeled for an older one that was actually built well, as the quality of newer built units seems to be sporadic at best.
All of the reviews I read for any of those tools from $15 to $130 read the same: while some have great success, others experience ratchet/gear failure, fitment issues, etc. It seems my best bet for one will be to keep my eyes peeled for an older one that was actually built well, as the quality of newer built units seems to be sporadic at best.
I didn’t make it to HF for free tool weekend, but I did bring home a decent haul yesterday.
Got this Quinn 3/8 socket set sans ratchet (I’ve got plenty) and this punch and chisel set missing one chisel on good open box deals.
Got this Quinn 3/8 socket set sans ratchet (I’ve got plenty) and this punch and chisel set missing one chisel on good open box deals.
Picked up another one of these kits through the Vine program. I've already got all of these tools, but they're super handy. A couple of them I now have 3 of, so I'll give the 3rds to my dad.
And because this place is a bad influence, I got this delivered today as well.
I've been shopping smoke testers for over a year. The specs on this seem pretty stellar for the price point, and should be adequate for just about anything I'll do. But I have to say, this thing it probably 1/5 or 1/6 the size of the other smoke testers I've used and that really caught me off guard. As long as it works, that just means it'll take up less space in the tool cabinet. Although I do want to find a decent case or something to store it and it's associated parts in (gas cap adapter, cone, fluid, etc).
And because this place is a bad influence, I got this delivered today as well.
I've been shopping smoke testers for over a year. The specs on this seem pretty stellar for the price point, and should be adequate for just about anything I'll do. But I have to say, this thing it probably 1/5 or 1/6 the size of the other smoke testers I've used and that really caught me off guard. As long as it works, that just means it'll take up less space in the tool cabinet. Although I do want to find a decent case or something to store it and it's associated parts in (gas cap adapter, cone, fluid, etc).
This is probably the most active tool thread so I figured I'd post.
I just came across a video for these on IG and had to check them out. These seem like they would be a good addition to the trail tool bag because of the versatility. Far more compact than carrying pry bars but may be needed at times.
Thoughts?
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I just came across a video for these on IG and had to check them out. These seem like they would be a good addition to the trail tool bag because of the versatility. Far more compact than carrying pry bars but may be needed at times.
Thoughts?
PBA100 - VIM Tools https://share.google/nowUM0hK3XOg1eZma
View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbJCKufi7Nt/?igsh=MTRsNGdkdGZ4NWsyMg==
In theory, not a bad idea, but I would be careful in real world usage. Used on a ratchet would be the weakest, on a breaker bar slightly stronger, but neither will take the abuse of an actual pry bar. Neither of those tools are built for that use.
On the face, I would agree, but then I think about standing on ratchets, putting pipes on the handles, and generally just beating the snot out of a ratchet and I think it would hold up better than I might think. And yes, I know, those things aren't recommended. But let's be honest, most of us do it anyway! Especially on the trail, you use what you have.
I got ya, but...and it's a big 'un...you're changing the rotational moment by adding a prying claw.
When you have a socket on the ratchet or breaker bar, the forces are focused at the center of the socket/bolt/ratchet head rotation - forces those tools are designed to take. But when you throw one of those claws on and pry with it, you've increased the forces at that same point because you've shifted the force to the end of a lever (the added pry claw). Or something like that...
For sure, and I'm guilty of using "added assistance". In the wilds, may well be better than nothing, and it might just get you home. I'm not suggesting they wouldn't be handy, just to be careful with them.
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I got ya, but...and it's a big 'un...you're changing the rotational moment by adding a prying claw.
When you have a socket on the ratchet or breaker bar, the forces are focused at the center of the socket/bolt/ratchet head rotation - forces those tools are designed to take. But when you throw one of those claws on and pry with it, you've increased the forces at that same point because you've shifted the force to the end of a lever (the added pry claw). Or something like that...
For sure, and I'm guilty of using "added assistance". In the wilds, may well be better than nothing, and it might just get you home. I'm not suggesting they wouldn't be handy, just to be careful with them.
That's a good point. I think at the end of the day, as with anything, you've got to be mindful of how you use it.
So I ended up finding a ratchet style brake piston compressor on Vine, so I figured for free, I'd try it. It is surprisingly more solidly built than I expected. Not sure how long it will last, but feels smooth so far. Between the c-clamp, icon kit, and this, I reckon i have brake calipers under control.
They even included these fancy white gloves in case (I'm guessing here) I have a premature newborn turning wrenches in the garage with me.
They even included these fancy white gloves in case (I'm guessing here) I have a premature newborn turning wrenches in the garage with me.
Chinese hands are small.
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