The toolbox thread

[Rich Stan]

10 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

Sorry man. The weekend got away from me.

I know exactly where it is, its just a matter of pulling it out and taking some pics.

I've put a reminder on my phone for this weekend.

No worries, look forward to seeing the pics

[patches]

Picked up this old boy (Record No. 5 Jack Plane) from the TradeMe (NZ Gumtree) for $35.

I figured while I have all the rust remover, primer, paint etc, I may as well restore another plane. This has however become a slippery slope as this plane was sold without plane iron and chip breaker, so I may have to buy ANOTHER old Record No. 4 or 5 to cannibalise. I also may not be able to pass up any No. 6 or 7's that come up for sale. They're like Pokemon 😅

Anyway, I'll post some pics when it's done. All I can say is thank goodness for Evapo Rust! Highly recommend for delicate rust removal!

Edited January 17, 2023 by patches

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

Any recommendations for a budget friendly do-it-all torque wrench (if such a thing exists)? Something that can do the 4nm - 20nm preferably. 

[patches]

1 hour ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

Any recommendations for a budget friendly do-it-all torque wrench (if such a thing exists)? Something that can do the 4nm - 20nm preferably. 

Tighten until it goes loose, then a quarter turn back 😅

Just kidding, although I'm pretty sure the previous owner of my dirt bike followed that ethos.

As for recommendations, ParkTool is usually the go-to for cycling related, but as you likely have seen their torque wrench is 2 - 14Nm and costs a decent bit of coin (around R2300)..

• If you can find Kinchrome (Aussie brand) in SA, they do a 1/4" drive 2 - 24Nm wrench which retails for around R1300 equiv over here in NZ. https://www.kincrome.com.au/t-wrench-200-lb-1-4-dr
• Teng Tools do a 5 - 25Nm that's reasonably priced, just below R1500. https://www.takealot.com/teng-tools-1-4-inch-drive-torque-wrench-5-25nm-1492ag-e/PLID69147076
• King Tony do quite a nice one, but it's getting into the R2500 range. https://www.takealot.com/king-tony-torque-wrench-1-4-4-20nm/PLID55063336
• And not exactly budget friendly, but I'm a fan of their products... the Wera at over R5500 (with sockets). https://www.takealot.com/wera-torque-1-05004180001-bicycle-torque-wrench-set/PLID73109304

So yeah, the Teng Tools is probably the best value for money and what I'd likely get, although it can't do 4Nm.

Hope that helps

 

 

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

6 hours ago, patches said:

Tighten until it goes loose, then a quarter turn back 😅

Just kidding, although I'm pretty sure the previous owner of my dirt bike followed that ethos.

As for recommendations, ParkTool is usually the go-to for cycling related, but as you likely have seen their torque wrench is 2 - 14Nm and costs a decent bit of coin (around R2300)..

• If you can find Kinchrome (Aussie brand) in SA, they do a 1/4" drive 2 - 24Nm wrench which retails for around R1300 equiv over here in NZ. https://www.kincrome.com.au/t-wrench-200-lb-1-4-dr
• Teng Tools do a 5 - 25Nm that's reasonably priced, just below R1500. https://www.takealot.com/teng-tools-1-4-inch-drive-torque-wrench-5-25nm-1492ag-e/PLID69147076
• King Tony do quite a nice one, but it's getting into the R2500 range. https://www.takealot.com/king-tony-torque-wrench-1-4-4-20nm/PLID55063336
• And not exactly budget friendly, but I'm a fan of their products... the Wera at over R5500 (with sockets). https://www.takealot.com/wera-torque-1-05004180001-bicycle-torque-wrench-set/PLID73109304

So yeah, the Teng Tools is probably the best value for money and what I'd likely get, although it can't do 4Nm.

Hope that helps

 

 

Thanks for the detail!! 

[TheoG]

9 hours ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

Any recommendations for a budget friendly do-it-all torque wrench (if such a thing exists)? Something that can do the 4nm - 20nm preferably. 

I got one of these, work 100%:

https://evobikes.co.za/product/axis-torque-wrench-set-2-24-nm/

[splat]

10 minutes ago, TheoG said:

I got one of these, work 100%:

https://evobikes.co.za/product/axis-torque-wrench-set-2-24-nm/

I cant comment on its accuracy, but it appears to be the best value for money as it includes the bits.
Most of the others don't.

The Teng Tool one felt pretty good and I know that you can have it serviced and calibrated (with certificate) on Voortrekker Rd in Goodwood.

I now have the Park Tool ones and am not sure if that was a good move...
(does anybody know if / how / where they can be checked and calibrated ?

[TheoG]

5 minutes ago, splat said:

I cant comment on its accuracy, but it appears to be the best value for money as it includes the bits.
Most of the others don't.

The Teng Tool one felt pretty good and I know that you can have it serviced and calibrated (with certificate) on Voortrekker Rd in Goodwood.

I now have the Park Tool ones and am not sure if that was a good move...
(does anybody know if / how / where they can be checked and calibrated ?

According to the calibration cert I got with it, the accuracy is pretty good.

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

27 minutes ago, TheoG said:

I got one of these, work 100%:

https://evobikes.co.za/product/axis-torque-wrench-set-2-24-nm/

Looks like a good option. Did you purchase online from evobikes as well?

[TheoG]

Yes I did, more than a year ago on special, so somewhat cheaper than the current price ... 😀

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

5 minutes ago, TheoG said:

Yes I did, more than a year ago on special, so somewhat cheaper than the current price ... 😀

Thanks

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set-1

 

Quite a plethora of reviews on Wiggle, which seems very positive.

[TheoG]

1 minute ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set-1

 

Quite a plethora of reviews on Wiggle, which seems very positive.

I don't think you will make a mistake, the quality is good and is working 100% for me.

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

2 minutes ago, TheoG said:

I don't think you will make a mistake, the quality is good and is working 100% for me.

Thanks - took the plunge. 

[Theunissa]

On 6/1/2021 at 8:40 PM, ChrisF said:

Finally found a nice digital pressure gauge.

 

 

Rather than the standard connector hose I fitted a cycle pump hose and connector.

 

 

R265 at Addendorf

Nice. This can work well with my 4x4 compressor. I only use a foot pump because I must 

[dave303e]

I have been eyeing out one of these for a while now, not badly priced...

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP180ZX