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[gmax]

Maybe I'm stupid..( maybe? )...but what the hell is a ''quicky''???

It's used for Precision Oxy Cutting metal plate, It has oxy cutting equipment attached to it. Then it travels on guide rails for a nice straight cut.

 

[parrisw]

Maybe I'm stupid..( maybe? )...but what the hell is a ''quicky''???

It's when you go home for lunch and the wife is there, and you only have a few minutes and....... ahhhh never mind.

 

[Mastermind]

Maybe I'm stupid..( maybe? )...but what the hell is a ''quicky''???

It's used for Precision Oxy Cutting metal plate, It has oxy cutting equipment attached to it. Then it travels on guide rails for a nice straight cut.

Being too hard headed to ask, I spent 20 minutes googling trying to find out.

 

[DSS]

It's used for Precision Oxy Cutting metal plate, It has oxy cutting equipment attached to it. Then it travels on guide rails for a nice straight cut.

Gotcha. I saw the connections for the hoses, but didn't have a clue what it did.

It's when you go home for lunch and the wife is there, and you only have a few minutes and....... ahhhh never mind.

Being too hard headed to ask, I spent 20 minutes googling trying to find out.

I thought for a long time before I asked too Randy......

 

[Brmorgan]

This isn't exactly TOOL related, per se, but it saves you the need for some tools.

Today while I was hauling some firewood back from the bush I rolled one of the tires on the ATV trailer off of the rim. Well, not off the rim, but it broke the bead and was flat as a pancake. I didn't have a very heavy load and only had maybe 300yd left to the house on fairly decent trail, so I just drove it back like that. I lack any kind of tire mounting equipment, even for little 8" rim trailer tires, so I finally got the chance to use the old redneck method of gasoline and fire to seal the bead again. Worked like a charm, and I even have all my facial hair still!

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I'm sure this is nothing new to many of you, but I'd never heard of this method until a few months ago.

 

[gmax]

Interesting, I've never seen the redneck method of gasoline and fire to seal the bead before

 

[briantutt]

This isn't exactly TOOL related, per se, but it saves you the need for some tools.

Today while I was hauling some firewood back from the bush I rolled one of the tires on the ATV trailer off of the rim. Well, not off the rim, but it broke the bead and was flat as a pancake. I didn't have a very heavy load and only had maybe 300yd left to the house on fairly decent trail, so I just drove it back like that. I lack any kind of tire mounting equipment, even for little 8" rim trailer tires, so I finally got the chance to use the old redneck method of gasoline and fire to seal the bead again. Worked like a charm, and I even have all my facial hair still!

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I'm sure this is nothing new to many of you, but I'd never heard of this method until a few months ago.

We use starting fluild...

 

[Brmorgan]

We use starting fluild...

Yah I would have, and I know I have a can of it somewhere in the shop, but couldn't find it anywhere. I'm pretty sure Brakleen would have done the job too, but the nozzle is conveniently broken off of my near-full can! So I had to go with what I had.

 

[DSS]

Even WD-40 will work in a pinch.....anything flammable enough really.

I've never seen anyone use gas before either.

 

[Philbert]

We use starting fluild...

Aside from the obvious (things that burn, explode, go 'BOOM', tires exploding off of rims, etc.), it also voids any warranty on the tire - dealers look for signs of this when inspecting tires, so not something you might want to try on your new Michelins.

Yes, it has been used for many years. And yes, in some cases it can work. However, we only hear from the survivors.

Be careful out there.

Philbert

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Just finished reading this whole thread!

Just finished reading this whole thread in about 3-4 sittings!

Some really good info!

 

[longjnsilver]

CURE for power driver snapping screws off...

... at least screws into treated wood - as when building decks.

I keep a bar of Dial soap (any soap will do, but, "Aren't you glad you use Dial... don't you wish...") : ) - at hand, and drag the threads of every screw over the bar of soap.

Bubbas, they go in like a knife through butter - and no - they don't back out.

Take it from Ol' LongJnSilver-

 

[Brmorgan]

... at least screws into treated wood - as when building decks.

I keep a bar of Dial soap (any soap will do, but, "Aren't you glad you use Dial... don't you wish...") : ) - at hand, and drag the threads of every screw over the bar of soap.

Bubbas, they go in like a knife through butter - and no - they don't back out.

Take it from Ol' LongJnSilver-

Yep that's an old woodworker's trick, but wax is usually used. Wax toilet seals are excellent for this and last forever too.

 

[joe25DA]

Tough old vise

Here is my grandfathers machinist vice. Its a Colombian No. 540 4" jaw. has the cover screw. This vice is HEAVY. At least 45 lbs, the screw is 1". I don't know much about Colombian vices other than its made in the USA and I think they were bought out by Wilton. The scary part is, I know this vice will outlive me!
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[DSS]

Nice Joe, looks rugged enough. Nice to have a vice that you can really beat on and know it can take it.

:biggrinbounce2:

 

[edisto]

NiCad refurb

Hope I'm not repeating something that already has been done. I have seen the posts about trying to save cordless batteries...this is for those that can't be saved.

Years ago my dad, who took up contracting when he retired as a math teacher, gave me his old DeWalt 18V drill and 2 battery packs. One battery finally bit the dust (I'm going to try the freezer trick on the other). They don't sell the one I need anymore, although there are cheap-looking Chinese replacements, and the newer model looks like it uses a different charger. It also costs close to the price of a new drill.

Inside the pack are 15, 1.2V batteries, soldered together in a series. The size is subC, and you can buy them with tabs for soldering...which is what I did.

I just followed the pattern from the old batteries, soldered the tabs together, and put it back together. Brand new battery!

The batteries aren't extremely cheap: my cost (not counting solder!) was about $35.

 

[Mastermind]

Hope I'm not repeating something that already has been done. I have seen the posts about trying to save cordless batteries...this is for those that can't be saved.

Years ago my dad, who took up contracting when he retired as a math teacher, gave me his old DeWalt 18V drill and 2 battery packs. One battery finally bit the dust (I'm going to try the freezer trick on the other). They don't sell the one I need anymore, although there are cheap-looking Chinese replacements, and the newer model looks like it uses a different charger. It also costs close to the price of a new drill.

Inside the pack are 15, 1.2V batteries, soldered together in a series. The size is subC, and you can buy them with tabs for soldering...which is what I did.

I just followed the pattern from the old batteries, soldered the tabs together, and put it back together. Brand new battery!

The batteries aren't extremely cheap: my cost (not counting solder!) was about $35.

It's worth that price for a new battery to me Ed. Thanks for the post.

 

[DSS]

I've heard of this but didn't know if it really was that easy. I should take some of mine apart and look...

Good post.

 

[WesternSaw]

Joe

That's a fine looking piece of old iron you have there.Are you going to paint it up or leave it as is?
Lawrence

 

[WesternSaw]

Edisto

You you happen to have any pictures of what you did there with the batterries? I guess the plastic surrounding the battery pack comes apart somehow.
Lawrence