avgwarhawk Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Best tool you will ever need. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Don't forget one of these for resting, or hiding out from the other half. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 20 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Best tool you will ever need. Not familiar with that one, can you describe its use? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 On March 20, 2017 at 11:29 AM, old-tank said: Harbor Freight...buy 2 of each. Took your advice Willie and bought two of these. I considered just buying one set and placing them diagonally and letting the car teeter while moving it but splurged and bought two sets, what the heck it's only money! Seriously, these are pretty nice and love the handles. They come in handy for moving all sorts of things from welding tables to big iron pipe or whatever. http://t.harborfreight.com/2-piece-1500-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-67338.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I got a set of dollies as well for the 54 to move towards the wall of my garage. It allows room for the 1960 and a good size path to get into the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: Not familiar with that one, can you describe its use? I once had one. Not sure where it went. Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: Not familiar with that one, can you describe its use? I usually sit on mine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 6 hours ago, MrEarl said: Not familiar with that one, can you describe its use? 2 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I once had one. Not sure where it went. Ben You didn't leave it here, wouldn't have minded if you had though. Sure could use some straight-eight knowledge these days... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Mr. Earl and all others who bought the HFT car dollies in post #84. Beware and aware when using them. I had a set under a '65 Wildcat parts car that I had to turn 180 degrees on a cement driveway. While doing so the stems on ten of the castors bent where they went through the platforms. I did manage to get the car re-positioned where it needed to be. Once I looked at the damage I replaced the ten castors with the four bolt flange type of the same size after straightening the corners of the platforms. Fortunately none of the dollies went completely to ground but in my opinion the choice of this type of castor for this use was not well thought out. Perhaps the dolly maker should have adopted the Buick montra of "When better Dollies Are Built, ???? Will Build Them" Just for the good of the cause......... Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the tip Mark. I have the dollies under the rear of my 54. I drive my 54 into the garage and get the nose as close to the wall as possible. Then put the rear on the dollies and push to the wall. Then just pull from the wall and take off the dollies. Back out. Worked out well. I purchased: Pentagon Tools 5061 Tire Skates 2 Tire Wheel Car Dolly Ball Bearings Skate, 12" (Pack of 2) Rated at 6000lbs. Edited March 28, 2017 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Mark Simmons said: Mr. Earl and all others who bought the HFT car dollies in post #84. Beware and aware when using them. I had a set under a '65 Wildcat parts car that I had to turn 180 degrees on a cement driveway. While doing so the stems on ten of the castors bent where they went through the platforms. I did manage to get the car re-positioned where it needed to be. Once I looked at the damage I replaced the ten castors with the four bolt flange type of the same size after straightening the corners of the platforms. Fortunately none of the dollies went completely to ground but in my opinion the choice of this type of castor for this use was not well thought out. Perhaps the dolly maker should have adopted the Buick montra of "When better Dollies Are Built, ???? Will Build Them" Just for the good of the cause......... Mark Wow Mark, thanks for the heads up, I'll be extra observant next time I move the '54 that's on them now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Last night every seven minutes a blonde woman with a loud overpowering voice came on TV and said "If you or a relative has ever purchased or seen a pair of Harbor Freight dollys, you may be entitled to a large settlement from Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe! It was a refreshing change from the pelvic mesh legal suit. Actually the mesh is selling cheap now and great for those spring household repairs like repairing screens. The legal suit may cover faulty screen repairs, as well. Bernie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 7:43 AM, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I once had one. Not sure where it went. Ben I thought I had one, until I started restoring my Buick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I would say you have a pretty good one Benjamin and you definitely use it often and well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Here is a tool I borrowed from my wife. (She is still looking for it) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) So much for any casserole dishes at your table!!! Damn ingenious! Edited April 7, 2017 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'll take mine over easy... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) I just purchased this item. The reason being difficulty lubing the tie rod/ball joints etc. Holding the nipple on the zerk plus attempting to hold the pump and pump the lube just does not go well when laying under the Buick. Furthermore, the lube was just not getting into the tie rods and ball joints. This tool holds secure to the zerk and the lube definitely gets to the parts that require lube and not all over the outside dropping globs on the floor. LockNLube! Worth every penny. Edited April 12, 2017 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 10 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: I just purchased this item. The reason being difficulty lubing the tie rod/ball joints etc. Holding the nipple on the zerk plus attempting to hold the pump and pump the lube just does not go well when laying under the Buick. Furthermore, the lube was just not getting into the tie rods and ball joints. This tool holds secure to the zerk and the lube definitely gets to the parts that require lube and not all over the outside dropping globs on the floor. LockNLube! Worth every penny. I like that! Where did you get that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Larry, Amazon. $29.00 and worth it in my opinion. Every zerk fitting was lubed well and no mess dropping on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 50 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: Larry, Amazon. $29.00 and worth it in my opinion. Every zerk fitting was lubed well and no mess dropping on the floor. Ordered one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/12/2017 at 9:06 AM, avgwarhawk said: I just purchased this item. The reason being difficulty lubing the tie rod/ball joints etc. Holding the nipple on the zerk plus attempting to hold the pump and pump the lube just does not go well when laying under the Buick. Furthermore, the lube was just not getting into the tie rods and ball joints. This tool holds secure to the zerk and the lube definitely gets to the parts that require lube and not all over the outside dropping globs on the floor. LockNLube! Worth every penny. I ordered one and it arrived a couple of days ago. Did the lube job yesterday - what a great improvement! Thanks for sharing with us. John V. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, jvelde said: I ordered one and it arrived a couple of days ago. Did the lube job yesterday - what a great improvement! Thanks for sharing with us. John V. Honestly, with this lube tip I don't dread lubing the front end like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Everyone needs one of these Battery Load Testers......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 So I can throw away my toaster? I have owned one of these testers for years, but it does not always reveal the whole story. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, smithbrother said: So I can throw away my toaster? I have owned one of these testers for years, but it does not always reveal the whole story. Dale in Indy We have a fancy dancy electronic one and it missed a bad connection between the plates. Sometimes I use both. But the new one won’t make muffins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 6/12/2016 at 8:40 PM, Mudbone said: Here is my contribution Mud bone, I could use these probably 3 times a week. I restore 63/64 turbine wheelcovers for the zRiviera. Many of the studs are broken in the stud mounts. I could use these when I use helicoil for sure. There is a carpenters tool used to center the drill bit over a broken stud down in the hole. Carpenters use the tool to center holes when drillling to set door hinges in a door frame. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 4:10 AM, Turbinator said: There is a carpenters tool used to center the drill bit over a broken stud down in the hole. Carpenters use the tool to center holes when drillling to set door hinges in a door frame. Hey Bob, I'd sure like to see a picture of that when you get a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 27 minutes ago, EmTee said: Hey Bob, I'd sure like to see a picture of that when you get a chance! Will do! The tool does work. Additionally, I got an affordable Craftsman drill press that has laser cross hairs that center your drill on target. It works too, but the drill bit have a tendency to walk. Since I’ll be in the carriage house tomorrow I’ll take a pic of the tool and shoot it back. Turbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 21 hours ago, EmTee said: Bob, I'd sure like to see a picture of that when you get a chance! EmTee, here they are. The guide is stationary. The drill bit is spring loaded in the guide.,push the drill motor down and the bit stays on target. Manufacturer is Snappy Turbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Interesting -- I've never seen those before. Now, if they're available with left-handed twist, that would seem to be the perfect extractor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/13/2020 at 8:49 AM, EmTee said: left-handed twist, that would seem to be the perfect extractor! You can put in your own left handed drill bit. When your drill bit needs sharpening you change drill bits. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Turbinator said: You can put in your own left handed drill bit. When your drill bit needs sharpening you change drill bits. Turbinator EmTee, probably no surprise to you but heat from acetylene torch does wonders. Fishing a broken steel stud from the turbines is doable with practice and luck. Sometimes the stud mount must be replaced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Here is a tool you really need. Anyone remember Montgomerey Ward? Edited December 16, 2020 by Turbinator (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegart Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I still have the sears dwell tach meter I bought in 1971. Still works! Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Don't know how old this one is - older friend gave it to me a number of years ago. Works fine and really helps when tuning up the '39 Buick. The owners manual was falling apart, so I copied what was left by piecing the parts together - only a few gaps in places that don't matter. Edited December 17, 2020 by jvelde (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 10:53 AM, Turbinator said: Montgomerey Ward "Monkey Ward" as my mother used to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Gents, does anyone have an opinion on quality of hand tools tied to a brand name? Im equal opportunity purchaser of tools. Most of my tools are inexpensive and a precious few are used what I think are quality product. To me it seems the JH Williams Company makes good tools in the USA. I also understand JH Williams imports some their tools. I like good tools, but holy smokes some of these hand tools can cost a lot. Bob Burnopp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegart Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I look at the warranty on tools . I used to buy Craftsman because of this but now there is not as many Sears stores available . Lately I have bought Harbor freight because at my age they don't have to last that long anymore. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, kegart said: I look at the warranty on tools . I used to buy Craftsman because of this but now there is not as many Sears stores available . Lately I have bought Harbor freight because at my age they don't have to last that long anymore. Kevin You can exchange Craftsman tools at Ace or Aco hardware stores. At least I have exchanges some broken screwdrivers there. I believe that Lowe's also covers the guarantee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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