Tuesday Tool Thread

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by lil_champ

A few years ago I got to use a Phil Wood Spoke Cutter, and it was by far the coolest bike tool I've ever used. It's also the only time I've seen one in person. One single turn of the crank to cut a spoke to length and roll clean new threads in it. I would love to get one myself, but they are rare and expensive. There is one on eBay currently for $3k.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ-19KkS3po

Another and IMHO, far better, it the Morizumi one..also very expensive. BUT getting a bunch of 310mm long butt spokes and cutting them all..pays for itself, eventually. Sorry-post on Wednesday-

[Gsinill]

Not cheap but awesome:

[aosty]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Not cheap but awesome:

Sorry for slacking.... thanks for bumping.

Love'em!!

[aosty]

http://www.bikeradar.com/us/mtb/gear...he-test-43918/

[aosty]

Dynaplug tubeless tire plug kit... pricey but seems very well made.... pretty slick and compact. I haven't tried it out yet but I have a tendency to slash tires on the dirt bike and carry Kevlar thread and leather sewing needles.

[Mikej]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Not cheap but awesome:

what is that brand?

[aosty]

Originally Posted by Mikej

what is that brand?

Wera... Germany.

[rePhil]

Not mine but ...Wera

[Fatty]

Actually l made it in machine shop, my guide for cutting fork steer tubes.
Used to clamp in a vice but for some reason found it works better, or at least just as well, clamped to the bench.

[aosty]

Originally Posted by Fatty

Actually l made it in machine shop, my guide for cutting fork steer tubes.
Used to clamp in a vice but for some reason found it works better, or at least just as well, clamped to the bench.

Nice job.

[adampaiva]

sorry if this was discussed in pages back - anybody have any favorites on a rolling tool chest ? I want something to store not just bike tools but also general tools. It will be in a one room cabin out in the open so want it to not look terrible. A work surface on top would be nice. I would like it to not be flimsy but I can not pay for Snap On or anything of that ilk.
Something along the lines of one of these 46" rolling chests I think would fit the bill in terms of size and form.


There are just a lot of options to choose from going from $200 to a few hundred more to the really expensive stuff.

PS - if anyone is near NYC and has one they don't want, let me know!

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by adampaiva

sorry if this was discussed in pages back - anybody have any favorites on a rolling tool chest ? I want something to store not just bike tools but also general tools. It will be in a one room cabin out in the open so want it to not look terrible. A work surface on top would be nice. I would like it to not be flimsy but I can not pay for Snap On or anything of that ilk.
Something along the lines of one of these 46" rolling chests I think would fit the bill in terms of size and form.


There are just a lot of options to choose from going from $200 to a few hundred more to the really expensive stuff.

PS - if anyone is near NYC and has one they don't want, let me know!

I am actually on the hunt myself but for a narrow, tall one (26" wide).
Looked at the Harborfreight ones, they are not bad but just not nice enough for me to pull the trigger. I did get the impression though that the wider ones were of better quality at HF.

My local Costco has this one:



My wife was all over it because she liked the look much better than the red, blue or black ones you can get at HD, Lowes etc. Too wide for me though.

Might be worth to check them out.

Cheers,
GS

[aosty]

Take into account cabinet depth, especially if wall space is limited. Cubic volume capacity is dramatically different between a 18" vs. 24" deep cabinet.

If you're patient on Ebay or Craigslist (or have a fat wallet), Lista & Vidmar cabinets are far superior to most tool truck brands and less costly.

[Johnny P]

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Outstanding

I agree. LOL.
JP

[aosty]

More oomph and much handier than my old Dremel.