Tools you did not know you needed (potential Xmas ideas)

[slim_boy_fat]

it does the job, but for all it has been used not sure if it was worth buying:

How much!! I fear some of you lads may be in for a BIG disappointment, didn't you hear Christmas is cancelled this year? [bah, humbug]

 

[Rannsachair]

How much!! I fear some of you lads may be in for a BIG disappointment, didn't you hear Christmas is cancelled this year? [bah, humbug]

I know, I may be a bit OCD, I hate wiggly brake lines

 

[Shox Dr]

I know, I may be a bit OCD, I hate wiggly brake lines

I’ve always used a plank of wood (on top )and roll the pipe on a flat surface, gets pipe straight.

I have used one of those and are very good for straightening pipe in situ

 

[gaz1]

well the mrs bought this for me



what she didnt expect that id use it on her

the names ive been called for using it

 

[anto]

Nice stuff there. I’d add a pass through socket set - I got a sears one I think it is for the 2 jobs it’s been needed for in the last 10 years it’s paid for itself. Springs to mind as I got a halfords email yesterday and they seem to do them now.

I have a set of those halfords "vortex" sockets.
As you say, used little but invaluable when needed!

 

[addjunkie]

well the mrs bought this for me

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what she didnt expect that id use it on her

the names ive been called for using it

What folk do in the privacy of their own homes for light entertainment should perhaps remain there.

 

[gaz1]

What folk do in the privacy of their own homes for light entertainment should perhaps remain there.

youve forgotten im single

 

[JEZGUZ]

Sort of wishing I hadn't started reading this thread, I've just about convinced myself that I don't need anymore tools and then this thread appears. Luckily I'm short of cash at the moment otherwise I might be buying more shiny stuff.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

youve forgotten im single

Did you borrow someone else's "Mrs" then?

 

[Barking Mat]

I'd like some Irwin sockets for Christmas please.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...pmc=true&LH_ItemCondition=3&LH_BIN=1&_fosrp=1

And a milling machine please...

Seeing as you're asking.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Some useful tools in there.

Something I fancy trying are these

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I can see them being really useful when a socket and a uj just won’t go in. Although they may just be a waste of money

A square to square adapter and a uj would be a cheaper option. Use existing sockets with em then.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Il have a festool rotex please.

Borrowed the customers today. Phenomenal sander. Il be buying on in the new year.

 

[gaz1]

I'd like some Irwin sockets for Christmas please.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...pmc=true&LH_ItemCondition=3&LH_BIN=1&_fosrp=1

And a milling machine please...

Seeing as you're asking.

theres a warco on the forums with your name on it

 

[Barking Mat]

theres a warco on the forums with your name on it

It's cute, but I was more thinking along the lines of https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/harrison-milling-machine.106589/

But it's the other end of the earth from here.

 

[gaz1]

Did you borrow someone else's "Mrs" then?

well i did try it once when there mrs wouldnt share the remote as she kept hogging it all night



though the air was rather blue for a while after that

then its was a constant wind up after that

now from what ive been told she shares the remote more and has asked often if ive left it behind at all

 

[gaz1]

It's cute, but I was more thinking along the lines of https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/harrison-milling-machine.106589/

But it's the other end of the earth from here.

thinking is one thing saying its mine is another

 

[Barking Mat]

thinking is one thing saying its mine is another

I'm waiting for something locally to turn up, I'll keep looking....

One day...

 

[JohnH]

A couple more.

Lockwiring pliers and jigs for drilling nuts and bolts, handy on vibratory old motorbikes:

And this one was an extravagance , a brake pipe straightening tool, for straightening brake pipes, bought when I was re-plumbing my defender and wanted nice straight runs:

it does the job, but for all it has been used not sure if it was worth buying: https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/brake...pAtFGJYylLKaAPOItHz4OAb4R37N3E70aAmSmEALw_wcB

I thought about buying one of those straighteners, but gagged at the price, so I made one of these from stuff lying about (roller door wheels and bearings);

I like it as you can use it in the vise or freehand.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

I know, I may be a bit OCD, I hate wiggly brake lines

I piped mine with goodridge braided front to back, much easier job!

 

[Rannsachair]

I piped mine with goodridge braided front to back, much easier job!

I just used goodridge braided extended for the flexi's as it has a 2" lift, never thought of doing the lot, though mine has ABS/TC. so more pipes and fittings.