Yes,I have a mix ,mainly m22,a couple are 1/2” BSP.
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Had to clean up some mangled M14 threads today I've pulled out the taps and dies set but there was M14x1.25 only
So I've dig out my good taps and dies box only to figure out I don't have any M14 taps
Or at least I have them in 1, 1.25 and 1.5 pitches
Soooo
Dormer M14 spiral fluted tap with the box
Dormer M14 spiral flute vape coated tap
And a mix of Dormer and SKF M14 taps.
Just noticed that the blue shark one shank has been machined
40 euro in total
So I've dig out my good taps and dies box only to figure out I don't have any M14 taps
Or at least I have them in 1, 1.25 and 1.5 pitches
Soooo
Dormer M14 spiral fluted tap with the box
And a mix of Dormer and SKF M14 taps.
Just noticed that the blue shark one shank has been machined
40 euro in total
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probably not in this case- they will be exactly where they fell out of my sweatshirt pocket- which could be any time after I thought I needed to take them out of that pocket because things fall out of it - but I was too busy just doing something important that could have waited two minutes…They'll be at last place you had them .........
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I have some Wirefy crimpers, & they've been excellent on every crimp I've done. Weren't cheap, but they're worth every penny, IMHO.
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About a decade ago when I was only just starting to get into working on cars seriously I remember asking a mate what the point of long ratchets was, when breaker bars were a thing...
It's only taken 5 years from first realising the potential utility of one, to actually getting one.
Not sure if I should have got the 600 rather than the 450 though.
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You can always do a little with a lot, but not a lot with a little.
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Bigger isn't always better. You stand more chance of being able to use that in more confined spaces.
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Do you have a link? I've always been tempted by one but never found a decent length one when I've briefly looked.
Jelly_Sheffield
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This is the one I ordered.
And this is the 600mm version from sealey I considered instead.
I only chose the slightly shorter one as it can fit in my shadow-foam toolboxes, whilst 600mm wouldn't.
I realised I wanted one when I was using a massive Britool ¾" ratchet with an adapter to undo something that would be impossible with a standard length ratchet, or a breaker bar, and couldn't be reached with an impact.
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I'm certainly no expert, but from my own experience, my crimp connector (terminal) preferences are:
- Tinned copper of appropriate thickness.
- Brazed seams, preferably silver brazed (or seamless, or butted seam with brass sleeve).
- Internally ribbed for extra grip.
- Appropriate set of approvals and certifications.
- If insulated, I prefer nylon. If uninsulated, I sometimes apply heat-shrink tubing.
- Correct crimper and crimping dies, with adjustable pressure or stops.
- Nickel-plated steel terminals may be appropriate for some high-temperature applications.
Here's a LINK to an example of a terminal type that I often use.
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Depends, there's some tasks that I would do with this where my mate would prefer a stubby or palm ratchet... But his forearms are skinnier than mine.
It's kinda what it is, I won't be able to apply quite as much force, but I will also be able to get in more places. I can definitely see why some professional mechanics end up with multiple lengths of long ratchets.
With this one being 72T it translates into a quite a long arc segment at the far end already, I would probably want a 90t or 120t for anything longer than this...
Like the 120T Laser Tools ¾ ratchet which extends to 1.2m with a series of clip-on handles (for people who are too professional to use a length of scaff pole slipped over their ratchet).
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Got a few bits today from the workshop that closed down recently next door at work. Got so.e.dexrnt gear from them
Shame I wasn't allowed to put any on here that I didn't want.
Not sure what I'll do with it as it's 3phase and I jave no inverter furniture or anything. But these could be useful.
Shame I wasn't allowed to put any on here that I didn't want.
Not sure what I'll do with it as it's 3phase and I jave no inverter furniture or anything. But these could be useful.
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Great haul
