john.r.davies Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Yes for big job on a big thing, like a boat, the drill guide would be a handy tool. John Edited October 26, 2019 by john.r.davies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Hi Pete, for wood I got one from "Wolfcraft" from the DIY market, but I never used it Ciao, Marco Edited October 27, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Thanks Marco. I looked that Wolfcraft up and at first glance it seemed pretty handy as it has a non-slip base and a v-block for drilling into tube. It's also quite inexpensive, but the markings for accurate alignment is crude - so each hole would need to be just started with a pilot to guide it in the right place. While looking that up I came across < this > guide to drilling guides. Even though Wolfcraft isn't listed, it usefully advises - the similar one would need long drill bits. I have some of these long drills in 2 and 3mm diameters so I could use those for pilot holes. But oh wait., the Wolfcraft smallest size is 4mm. That's no good to me, I generally use 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 mm diameters. Amazon reviews (I always look at those who are not happy with the product) says its guide holes are too slack anyway. The Millcraft one only has two reviews so I cannot judge from that, but is just under £9 including delivery ( < here > on Amazon) and goes down to 1/8" (3.175mm). That ought to work for what i generally need so I've ordered one. I won't use it very often but just occasionally, I think it will pay for itself - most likely when I want to drill into a round tube section and the spars commonly used on boats. Many Thanks. Pete. Edited October 27, 2019 by Bfg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 . A tool I would like to find cheaply (used ?) or to make is one to make stiffening ribs and anti-drum insets in flat sheet panels, for example ribs in the floor panels and the odd shaped insets in the inner wing panels. Any (polite ) suggestions ? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bfg said: . A tool I would like to find cheaply (used ?) or to make is one to make stiffening ribs and anti-drum insets in flat sheet panels, for example ribs in the floor panels and the odd shaped insets in the inner wing panels. Any (polite ) suggestions ? Pete Take a look at this video regarding dual-sided dieless forming (hammer and block to you and me) Maybe an air hammer and a slotted lump of steel or hardwood would work.? Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Maybe an air hammer and a slotted lump of steel or hardwood would work.? Brilliant idea on your part - Thanks.. I'll have to play with this. I'm quite handy with a hammer and dolly but never thought to power the process. I have a big reciprocating cut-off saw and also a number of reciprocating hacksaws either of which might be adapted. ..I might need to invest in new ear defenders though ! Edited October 27, 2019 by Bfg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Bfg said: Brilliant idea on your part - Thanks.. I'll have to play with this. I'm quite handy with a hammer and dolly but never thought to power the process. I have a big reciprocating cut-off saw and also a number of reciprocating hacksaws either of which might be adapted. ..I might need to invest in new ear defenders though ! Used to use a flypress, 4" lump of steel shaped for the depression as the die, rounded at one end openended to other, and a 3" long punch that was , rounded to fit the die at each end. Whack it in with the flypress and tidy with a dolly and hammer as required. I lent those tools to someone and cannot remember who. The flypress sits on the floor in the garage still and the spare is at the end my brother's garden. Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi, returned today to a "sleeping" project from this summer, to built my own 20 tonnes "small" hydraulic press. Shure I could buy a set, ready to bolt, but with 20 tonnes they are too big/large for my limited space. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 A lightweight drain plug remover which lives in the travelling tool kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Drain plugs — that’s what adjustable spanners were made for wasn’t it ! but love the nut mod to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi Hamish, in so many ways the adjustable spanner is the spawn of Satan. They can easily round off a sump plug. I did the same as Andrew but welded it permanently on. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Hamish, in so many ways the adjustable spanner is the spawn of Satan. They can easily round off a sump plug. I did the same as Andrew but welded it permanently on. Roger Hence the ““ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Ah Ha !! the dreaded code. Well done. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 In South Africa an adjustable spanner is called a "Free State Micrometre" John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Google für "Knipex Armaturenzange", this is the best! Buy one and your grandchildren will laud you long after you are gone. And please hold it the right way around, they are self locking - if you do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) On 2/2/2020 at 11:19 PM, RogerH said: Hi Hamish, in so many ways the adjustable spanner is the spawn of Satan. They can easily round off a sump plug. I did the same as Andrew but welded it permanently on. Roger aaaah but then you haven't tried this new little gizmo yet : Edited February 4, 2020 by Geko spell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 That looks quite hand Geko, could you post a link? Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 https://uk.dhgate.com/product/38-wrench-set-universal-keys-9-22mm-multi/512289173.html#hugsave-0-null Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted February 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 I've always found that an unmodified, common-or-garden 7/16" spanner will deal with a sump plug. But maybe I've had careful DPOs. J. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dingle Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Why not just get a hex or socket head plug? Berry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Anyone come up with neat home made sheet metal working tools ? I've seen cheapo manual folding devices on auction websites - are they any good for chassis-weight steel (like for making up new chassis U sections) ? and aside from a disc on an angle grinder is there an easier way to cut long lengths of sheet metal ..that's too thick for hand shears.? Cheers, Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 24 minutes ago, Bfg said: Anyone come up with neat home made sheet metal working tools ? I've seen cheapo manual folding devices on auction websites - are they any good for chassis-weight steel (like for making up new chassis U sections) ? and aside from a disc on an angle grinder is there an easier way to cut long lengths of sheet metal ..that's too thick for hand shears.? Cheers, Pete I did all the folding with two lengths of angle iron clamped in the vice and careful use of a hammer and block of wood. The thick steel was cut with a jigsaw. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 A very thin cutting disc on an angle grinder is about as good as it gets if you don't have a guillotine Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Not too good on curves though Bob. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Credit for this goes to http://www.boicey.com/comics.html on https://mgaguru.com/mg01.htm Edited May 14, 2020 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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