The toolbox thread

[ChrisF]

31 minutes ago, TheoG said:

As far as I understand its to keep the chain in place when transporting or anytime the rear wheel is out, preventing the chain from hanging loose and slapping around.

 

 

Aaaahhh, thanks.

 

VERY handy tool !!

 

 

I have a make shift wheel I use for this.

[ChrisF]

On 3/28/2023 at 5:59 PM, Rouxkeloos said:

Park tools call it a dummy hub. Because quick links have a limited lifetime, it is a useful way to clean a chain with the rear wheel removed.

 

The plastic material will have low enough friction not to require a bearing.

I became aware that designing an annular snap fit (the way some plastic containers close) is above my abilities. Therefore, I have resorted to a thread. M22 is coarse enough that slight dimensional deviation will not cause havoc. 

I'm going to start the process tomorrow morning, and I will report back. There is a good chance I end up ordering one after failing to produce it. I have learned that DIY is most often not a way to save money, but it is fun to learn new things.

 

 

I took a 100mm diameter wheel.  Removed the tire from the white rim.  Then drilled out the shaft for the through axle.

 

 

Certainly, friction is not an issue for this use.

 

 

And YES.  A very handy tool

 

For the QR bikes this one does the job nicely -

 

 

Just so much nicer using the chain scruber with the wheel off

Edited April 18, 2023 by ChrisF

[Rouxkeloos]

Because I enjoy working with beautiful tools (as long as cosmetics don't degrade functionality), I have made some mods to my SKS Renkompressor pump. The result is shown below, and I've done a separate thread showing the steps taken.

 

[TheoG]

21 hours ago, Rouxkeloos said:

 

 

If your print is a success, may I order one from you please?

Edited March 29, 2023 by TheoG

[Rouxkeloos]

2 minutes ago, TheoG said:

If your print is a success, may I order one from you please?

Yes, of course. I expect it in the next few days and will post the results here.

[TheoG]

Just now, Rouxkeloos said:

Yes, of course. I expect it in the next few days and will post the results here.

Thanks, just a stupid question, why did you make it in 2 pieces?  Wouldn't a simple one piece "pulley" type part do the job?

[Rouxkeloos]

Just now, TheoG said:

Thanks, just a stupid question, why did you make it in 2 pieces?  Wouldn't a simple one piece "pulley" type part do the job?

The issue is with printing overhangs. 3D printing can deal with 45-degree overhangs. Because 3D printing deposits melted plastic in thin layers, you need some form of support under everything. I wanted a bit steeper slope on the inside (so that the chain doesn't climb out). In some examples I saw online, people made this with a slope. It will probably work just as well. Alternatively, I could have printed the slope and taken it down on the lathe afterwards. I'm mainly doing this to learn something, so I like the idea of complicating it a bit—even with an increased chance of failure...

[Hairy]

 

[Rouxkeloos]

The dummy hub 3D print is done. Here it is off the printer:

It took more post-processing than I had hoped: Those threads were tight! 

Below is how it came out:

I'm happy with the seam:

It was an interesting learning experience. If I do this again, I will make on on the lathe. It is not perfect, but I like using stuff I made myself.

 

[patches]

Speaking of toolboxes, I see that even a long long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Tanos/Festool Systainers were the Empire's toolbox of choice...

The Mandalorian, Season 3 Episode 3.

Edited April 17, 2023 by patches

[dave303e]

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

[TheoG]

1 hour ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

A little off topic, but this is the same issue I have with Woolworths, their prices are normally high and when stuff goes on special its more or less in line with the other stores, and yet the wife think its a moerse bargain .... 🙈

Edited April 17, 2023 by TheoG

[Eddy Gordo]

alot of places across markets adopt this still of price reduction. 

[patches]

13 hours ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

This is standard operating procedure in NZ. NEVER buy anything unless it's on a sale, and even then, know what it's worth. Often last weeks "normal sale" had a better price than this weeks "MEGA MEGA ULTRA SALE!!"

Websites like PriceSpy help somewhat with their price history graphs, but they're more geared towards consumer electronics than tools.

[Shebeen]

14 hours ago, dave303e said:

I had such a disappointment this weekend. A notable online tool store in SA is having a sale. So with y list of nice to have's I went and had a dig through the sale only to realise that they have marked it all up and then put it on 'sale' back to what is the usual retail price. So just all be aware when shopping on tool sales. Luckily I am too stingy to not price check. But it is tough for tools that are not commonly available.

https://www.servaltracker.com/

this is for takealot. you can see the price manipulation in hard figures!

[dave303e]

9 hours ago, Shebeen said:

https://www.servaltracker.com/

this is for takealot. you can see the price manipulation in hard figures!

ya I have used serval before, just a pain when there are no other places to check pricing on specialist items. So you literally have no reference if the price is good or not.