The toolbox thread

[Wayne pudding Mol]

So I’ve bought a Dewalt 18V impact driver and a drill combo set. This thread has inspired me to look for quality bits, not just the stuff rusting in my old tool box. Are Dewalt bits ok? Saw a nice impact driver bit set.

I would think so because dewalt don’t make rubbish

[Rowl]

I have built this prototype work stand to repair and service mountain bikes.

I can strip the whole bike to only the frame, when the bike is on the stand, the handlebars can be supported when removing the fork, the fork can be supported when removing the handlebars with the stem to remove the fork. Pedals left or right side can be locked to remove the pedals or to lock the crank arm to toque Sram crank arm bolt. The Bike do not hang on the seat post or swivel around while working on the bike, no clamping to carbon top tube, bike is secure and sturdy, can apply the necessary force to remove screw in BB while bike is on the stand. The stand use two types of base supports for different types of frames, but the base support can be change in a few seconds. The attachment to support the bars, fork and lock pedals is quick to fit or remove and can be adjust. The stand can be fold close or open a few seconds to store.

The most important question, not asked, is that a GTV6 in the background?

[Baron]

The most important question, not asked, is that a GTV6 in the background?

It is 1981 2 litre GTV.

[Steady Spin]

Twin Dellortos still?

[splat]

Anyone know of a supplier selling JIS screwdriver sets for a reasonable price?

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/pro-fine-adjustment-screwdriver-set/

 

More info:

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/global/tools-maintenance/tools/fine-adjustment-screwdriver-set

[Baron]

Twin Dellortos still?

 

Twin Dellortos still?

Twin Webers

[Skylark]

https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/pro-fine-adjustment-screwdriver-set/

 

More info:

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/global/tools-maintenance/tools/fine-adjustment-screwdriver-set

Those are probably good screwdrivers but there's no phillips type (JIS pattern obviously) driver in the set and that's really where the real magic of having a JIS screwdriver is at.

 

Japanese brand Vessel make some very nice JIS screwdriver sets, I have seen a few of their tools for sale in SA but not the JIS stuff.

[splat]

Those are probably good screwdrivers but there's no phillips type (JIS pattern obviously) driver in the set and that's really where the real magic of having a JIS screwdriver is at.

 

Japanese brand Vessel make some very nice JIS screwdriver sets, I have seen a few of their tools for sale in SA but not the JIS stuff.

 

I posted because the set includes a JIS #1

 

Interesting to note that the Park Tool DSD-2 is a JIS #2

[Wayne pudding Mol]

I’d like to thank all the guys on this thread for ensuring I didn’t even look at my bike this weekend - I spent all weekend sorting my workshop because I was ashamed after seeing some people’s

[ChrisF]

I’d like to thank all the guys on this thread for ensuring I didn’t even look at my bike this weekend - I spent all weekend sorting my workshop because I was ashamed after seeing some people’s

One clean tool drawer does not a clean garage make ...

 

 

 

Also need to spend time cleaning the rest ....

[Wayne pudding Mol]

My workshop is tidy, now can I please ride my bike ?

Edited February 14, 2021 by Wayne pudding Mol

[splat]

My workshop is tidy, now can I please ride my bike ?

 

You have everything but including the kitchen sink!

 

 

 

[Madone69]

My workshop is tidy, now can I please ride my bike ?

I like the Makita cupboard ????

[BigDL]

My workshop is tidy, now can I please ride my bike ?

Nicely organised

[patches]

*FREE POWER TOOLS

 

Well not quite, but now that I have your attention I can tell you about a little idea I had where I have managed to get "free" or almost free power tools (and no, I'm not referring to the Five Finger Discount method).

 

It's really quite simple. Buy more tools than you need. Sell the ones you don't.

About a year ago I was after a few cordless tools (jigsaw, circular saw, impact driver, 2x extra batteries). Individually priced I'd be looking at around $1,500.

 

But then a saw a 9 tool kit, with batteries, chargers and some free tools (via redemption offer) for $2000.

 

(slightly different redemption offers from what I got)

 

As I didn't need most of the tools and the RRP of the whole kit (if bought individually) was around $4,100, I figured I could sell what I didn't need at a hugely discounted price (about 40% off RRP) and get everything I wanted for $740. Less than half the RRP. A win indeed!

 

Yesterday I did the same with a lawnmower. My little 18V Ryobi mower struggles if I let the grass to grow too long, so I upgraded to this:

 

 

36V (dual 18V) brushless mower. WAY more powerful.

 

The kit sells for $850. I paid $750 (I have a card which gives me trade pricing). The mower skin alone sells for $600. As I don't need the batteries, chargers, or radio, I'll sell them (again at about 40% off RRP, so a bargain to potential buyers), and I've worked out that I should be able to do the mower upgrade for only around $150 out of pocket (75% off RRP).

 

And whilst big 9pc AEG kits may not be available in SA, I'm sure Makita, DeWalt, Bosch and the like may do something similar. Not a bad way to get cheap tools, if one is willing to go through the hassle of selling off the excess.

Edited February 14, 2021 by patches

[The Ouzo]

I decided to find the series after this thread. 

Watched a few episodes with the family, was surprised to find the wife had never watched it.