the all aussie dribble thread!

[NathanA]

Unfortunately most OTC stuff comes from china now

 

[MCW]

Unfortunately most OTC stuff comes from china now

So OTC stands for Orsome Tools - China?

 

[tdi-rick]

Dear Rick.
How can looks alone determine the quality of an item?
Regards,
Matt.

I was just called Yummy Yummy on FB by a gorgeous surfie chick, I'm awesome and sheer quality.

Regards,
Rick.

OTC Tool Manufacturer for Cars and Trucks : Electronic Diagnostics, Hydraulics, Special and General Purpose Tools

 

[ausneil 1]

Hey I found out something interesting today My chains are that sharp Neil will resharpen that chain for $450 + GST if you'd like.

Why fanks Matt for that kind gesture, I never knew my sharpening was worth that much.

 

[MCW]

I was just called Yummy Yummy on FB by a gorgeous surfie chick, I'm awesome and sheer quality.

Regards,
Rick.

OTC Tool Manufacturer for Cars and Trucks : Electronic Diagnostics, Hydraulics, Special and General Purpose Tools

Dude. you ARE awesome...

 

[MCW]

Why fanks Matt for that kind gesture, I never knew my sharpening was worth that much.

Hmmm. I sense that something is wrong here...

I charge $450 + GST but little Hung Long in those Bejiing slums only charges me USD$2 a chain. Sounds fair to me.
I don't think you'd do it for $2 Neil but by all means, shoot me a price for my worldwide tender.

 

[tdi-rick]

FWIW I've never used a compression tester that I can recall, only ever used a leak down gauge on serious engines back in the day.

Rick made using a super accurate triple diaphragm SMC regulator, (most regs are only single diaphragm) large diameter adjustable zero 120psi gauge for accuracy, and SMC pushloc tube and fittings for speed of connection.

Wish I still had it

 

[MCW]

FWIW I've never used a compression tester that I can recall, only ever used a leak down gauge on serious engines back in the day.

Rick made using a super accurate triple diaphragm SMC regulator, (most regs are only single diaphragm) large diameter adjustable zero 120psi gauge for accuracy, and SMC pushloc tube and fittings for speed of connection.

Wish I still had it

I just use my finger. It's pretty good for chainsaw compression.
Somewhere in the region of +/- 200psi. From 100-200psi I have to lick my finger. Under that I can go in dry. Over that my finger blows off the plug hole.
Therefore pretty accurate.

 

[ausneil 1]

I just use my finger. It's pretty good for chainsaw compression.
Somewhere in the region of +/- 200psi. From 100-200psi I have to lick my finger. Under that I can go in dry. Over that my finger blows off the plug hole.
Therefore pretty accurate.

Have you been getting lessons from some one else............






wonder what will happen on the dribble tomorrow

 

[MCW]

Have you been getting lessons from some one else............

That's the method Benny taught me. Apparently all the Stihl techies check compression with their finger.

 

[gmax]

They look like a good bit of kit Wayne, was only looking at one the other day.

From my limited research Snap-on are the best but OTC are the best value for a backyard hack like myself.

 

[gmax]

Nothing a few tubes of JB Weld cant fix :msp_w00t:

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[MCW]

OTC are the best value for a backyard hack like myself.

You undersell yourself oh wise one. Backyard hack my arse...

 

[gmax]

Was your cheap one telling you that the Chinese 070 I gave you was pulling 90psi? If so then there's no need to buy a decent comp guage. It's spot on.

It feels like about 130psi, I could bump it up a little with Cabers but I CBF working on that saw anymore

 

[tdi-rick]

That's the method Benny taught me. Apparently all the Stihl techies check compression with their finger.

Only if you are a Stihl Certified Gold Technician.


(*Note the word technician, which automatically makes one better than a mere mechanic, such as myself )

Sigh. The rest of us just have to make do with tools and service instruments so that we can ascertain 'issues', err, problems.

I keep forgetting, mere mechanics have 'problems' but a tech, or better has 'issues'

Or is that to do with their mental health ?

Bugger, can't remember, 'spose that's why I'm just a dumb tradie and need tools rather than a calibrated thumb !

 

[tdi-rick]

From my limited research Snap-on are the best but OTC are the best value for a backyard hack like myself.

But who really wants to spend $3-400 on a compression tester ??

Actually Serg might have one, he has the best selection of quality tools I've ever seen.
It is impressive and damned nice.

 

[Rudolf73]

But who really wants to spend $3-400 on a compression tester ??

Actually Serg might have one, he has the best selection of quality tools I've ever seen.
It is impressive and damned nice.

I eneded up getting one for 100 bills so I think I did okay :biggrin:

 

[tdi-rick]

I eneded up getting one for 100 bills so I think I did okay :biggrin:

Absolutely !

Was watching a couple on the 'bay recently, just to ascertain the going price.

 

[ausneil 1]

But who really wants to spend $3-400 on a compression tester ??

Actually Serg might have one, he has the best selection of quality tools I've ever seen.
It is impressive and damned nice.

How is Serg going Rick, I have not seen his direct, no nonscence responces for quite a while now.
I won't knock anyone who spends a lot on tools, I just wish my boys would put them back instead of leaveing them on the ground.

 

[Rudolf73]

How is Serg going Rick, I have not seen his direct, no nonscence responces for quite a while now.
I won't knock anyone who spends a lot on tools, I just wish my boys would put them back instead of leaveing them on the ground.

Yeah I know what you mean Neil, I once had a pet monkey who liked "borrowing" tools. Not sure what he planned to fix but he knew all the good tools :monkey: