What new tools have you got lately?

[Ricko1966]

Well I put the screw drive bead breaker I bought to the test over the weekend. It did pretty damn good. Much better than breaking your back on the floor with the HF tire changer setup.

I am proud to say I have permanently removed that part of the device from the tire changer.

I am still in a learning curve with the duck head accessory but even so it sure is better of a process for sure.

On the screw drive bead breaker I am liking it a lot. I can lay the wheel in a workbench and go at it. I am very content on going with the fully welded steel type over the cheaper cast iron ones that seem to be known to break.

Before I put it to use i disassembled it and lubricated all the drive threads and the thrust bearing. All those were bone dry at unpackaging.

I remembered reading some reviews about that.


I did a lot of searching and studying of what you said about the “Y” balancing. Learned a lot and hope to apply that to my tinkering.

Thanks for all your sharing of wisdom. Made for a good workout this weekend.

Only thing I didn't like,and Timmy didn't like about his screw type breaker was the time involved,same deal with the duck head it works great,just too slow. Here is the big difference,doing it for a living for decades on flat rate,anything that takes a minute longer feels like a big deal in reality and to your average guy it's not a big deal. I'm positive you will be so much happier with a Duckhead and a good bead breaker.

 

[Radiohead]

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Got a new welding helmet that has lights and a wide viewing area.

Master Chief!

 

[89Suburban]

Master Chief!

I actually bought some of these a few years ago for some of the kids in the family, it even fit my big noggin. Pretty badass.

Amazon.com

 

[TotalyHucked]

Picked up a 2-ton hoist off my buddy's father in law

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[PrairieDrifter]

Went to an auction, more small town perks. Guy was a little bit of a gear head, Chevy guy through and through, small block guy too, only 350's and 283's, we would get along well lolol. There was a square, 68c10, a gmt 400, a grand marquis and a Malibu, all of the same vintage. Some equipment and general shop and house stuff. Seemed well taken care of but used for its life for sure.

$700 for a coats 20/20 superstar, and $100 for a Kleer flo model 70 clean master. Scored the parts washer, the tire machine was about what they are worth, auction was too close to town, not a farm auction at least so the pockets weren't crazy deep.

Was about to buy a $100 somethin parts washer from hobo freight, glad I hadn't done that yet. Now I have made in America and sturdiness, and that vintage look. Also came with some brushes and scrapers, runs super quiet and has great flow, even have some clean solvent in it still(think it's stanisol). Came with an nos filter and a full manual, with a wiring diagram and parts explosions of things like the pump and whatnot.

Also I've seen a few parts washers, the one at the shop was about the same size and build. But this one has a feature I've never seen.. I saw an air chuck on the back when I was buying checking it out and was like, huh I wonder what guy had going on with this??? Maybe an air hose inside?? For blow drying? But that would be stupid, just hook a nozzle in the hose you're already bringing over???

ITS GOT A FRICKIN AERATION BASKET?!? That's one of the coolest unexpected surprises I've gotten in a long time. I bet that would work pretty good?!? Even if you didn't use the aeration, the soaking basket built right in is ****** awesome.

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[PrairieDrifter]

I paid more for the tire machine than I wanted, but I've always wanted and have needed one many many times, this won't do great with new or fancy wheels, but for all my steel wheels this thing is the ticket, especially when you are 30 miles from town. I'd like to have a more modern machine, but for how much and what I need it for, an old machine will serve me fine.

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Came with all the fixins, even a lube bucket and a bunch of valve cores and caps. All the tools and pieces seem to be there.

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For right now the casters are cool, but when it comes to the first tire, it's gonna piss me off lol. These machines basically have to be bolted to the floor, otherwise you can move them around too easily while doing tires. They are also junk casters lol

 

[89Suburban]

I paid more for the tire machine than I wanted, but I've always wanted and have needed one many many times, this won't do great with new or fancy wheels, but for all my steel wheels this thing is the ticket, especially when you are 30 miles from town. I'd like to have a more modern machine, but for how much and what I need it for, an old machine will serve me fine.

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Came with all the fixins, even a lube bucket and a bunch of valve cores and caps. All the tools and pieces seem to be there.

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For right now the casters are cool, but when it comes to the first tire, it's gonna piss me off lol. These machines basically have to be bolted to the floor, otherwise you can move them around too easily while doing tires. They are also junk casters lol

That Coates machine is SWEET! I remember running one of those in auto shop in high school tech school.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

That Coates machine is SWEET! I remember running one of those in auto shop in high school tech school.

I've ran a 10/10 before, very similar, just updated with the 20/20. Another thing that has lasted 40+ years and will most likely outlast me as well! Just like my trucks!

 

[hoagster]

For those installing electronics, Sound systems etc. This is a awesome kit to own.

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[legopnuematic]

Got this bushing/bearing/seal driver set and blind bearing puller set.

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Worked a treat to remove the bushing from inside the reaction shaft.

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[bucket]

Got this bushing/bearing/seal driver set and blind bearing puller set.

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Worked a treat to remove the bushing from inside the reaction shaft.

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Those look like nice complete sets. Very nice!

 

[Ricko1966]

Those look like nice complete sets. Very nice!

Most of my bearing and seal drivers are 12 point,some are 6 point.

 

[legopnuematic]

Those look like nice complete sets. Very nice!

For the price, about $50/set, couldn’t even buy raw stock and turn the lathe on to make a set.

Most of my bearing and seal drivers are 12 point,some are 6 point.

That’s mostly how I’ve done it, I have found some sockets are quite a bit softer than I expected. A Matco or Mac socket in particular deformed like cheese. Oops.

What’s nice about these is the stub is long enough in the handle to stack them, so you can mix and match to provide an appropriate pilot for whatever is being installed.

Not my picture, but illustrates how they can be set up.

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[TotalyHucked]

Went to an auction, more small town perks. Guy was a little bit of a gear head, Chevy guy through and through, small block guy too, only 350's and 283's, we would get along well lolol. There was a square, 68c10, a gmt 400, a grand marquis and a Malibu, all of the same vintage. Some equipment and general shop and house stuff. Seemed well taken care of but used for its life for sure.

$700 for a coats 20/20 superstar, and $100 for a Kleer flo model 70 clean master. Scored the parts washer, the tire machine was about what they are worth, auction was too close to town, not a farm auction at least so the pockets weren't crazy deep.

Was about to buy a $100 somethin parts washer from hobo freight, glad I hadn't done that yet. Now I have made in America and sturdiness, and that vintage look. Also came with some brushes and scrapers, runs super quiet and has great flow, even have some clean solvent in it still(think it's stanisol). Came with an nos filter and a full manual, with a wiring diagram and parts explosions of things like the pump and whatnot.

Also I've seen a few parts washers, the one at the shop was about the same size and build. But this one has a feature I've never seen.. I saw an air chuck on the back when I was buying checking it out and was like, huh I wonder what guy had going on with this??? Maybe an air hose inside?? For blow drying? But that would be stupid, just hook a nozzle in the hose you're already bringing over???

ITS GOT A FRICKIN AERATION BASKET?!? That's one of the coolest unexpected surprises I've gotten in a long time. I bet that would work pretty good?!? Even if you didn't use the aeration, the soaking basket built right in is ****** awesome.

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That's the coolest parts washer I've ever seen! Nice score!

 

[bucket]

Most of my bearing and seal drivers are 12 point,some are 6 point.

Mine too. Along with various pieces of pipe or solid round stock.