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I know someone who could sort that for a price.I’ve got a useless tool but cannot bin it as I still need it to pee.
I know someone who could sort that for a price.I’ve got a useless tool but cannot bin it as I still need it to pee.
I know someone who could sort that for a price.
Same part dual function. rule ! never ask their name.Which part of what he said? Her name isn't Ms Bobbitt perchance?![]()
Impact drivers must be up there as one of the most useless tools ever. Also screwdriver insert bits that haven't been heat treated properly and just shatter when used because they are glass hard. Coincidentally the type you often seem to get with impact drivers.
I've got one of the handheld impact drivers; I've had it for about 20 years. Every few years I get it out and think "maybe it'll help with that stuck screw/bolt". Then I remember why I gave up on it the last time and goes back into the shed to be forgotten about for a few more years.The hand held ones you beat with a hammer?
I find they are just the job for stuck brake retaining screws, wouldn't be without it!
The cheese grade bits on the cheapies I agree, vessel bits are better.
Good ones are good, bad ones are useless. Nothing else I've used will reliably undo brake disc screws without damage, torx and pozi/philips, Snap on make a good one.Impact drivers
We've got some really good lead free solder. Use it every time over the leaded stuff.Here's one bugbear though. Electronic solder that won't melt and won't wick in or stick. This new lead free stuff, it's crap. The old leaded stuff actually does the job.
Only used mine a few times but its really got me out of trouble on finings I just could not shiftI bought an impact driver from a charity shop probably about 10 years ago, still in the box, unused. Guess what, it’s still in the box unused. That was a waste of 3 quid then, thought it would be handy at the time.
I must admit I replaced my cheapo one with a snap on one its very old and wasn't expensive but worth every pennyGood ones are good, bad ones are useless. Nothing else I've used will reliably undo brake disc screws without damage, torx and pozi/philips, Snap on make a good one.
Impact drivers must be up there as one of the most useless tools ever. Also screwdriver insert bits that haven't been heat treated properly and just shatter when used because they are glass hard. Coincidentally the type you often seem to get with impact drivers.
You won't be able to strip a Japanese bike motor without one that's never been taken apart before, essential part of my tool kit and so much so i have two of them, not modern ones but ones made in the 80,sImpact drivers must be up there as one of the most useless tools ever. Also screwdriver insert bits that haven't been heat treated properly and just shatter when used because they are glass hard. Coincidentally the type you often seem to get with impact drivers.
I’d give my left ball for one of those. Finding them at sensible prices however….I wanted to share with you an aircraft engineering tool. It is not something that needs to be thrown out - far from it. When removing fasteners from aircraft panels, this tool is worth it's own weight in gold.
It's called a Brutus Bar. This link shows one you can buy, but they were generally shop made. I have never seen them used except on aircraft.
Brutus Screw Extractor #8 to 1/4″ – Aircraft Engineers Store — UK
aircraftengineersstore.com