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Cool tools
calrugerfan
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I know we have a variety of skills and talents on this forum. I'm sure that there are some pretty cool tools that some people here use. I know we've got a blacksmith so he probably has some cool antique tools. We've got some metal workers that probably have state of the art machines. Heck, we've got one person here that has a milling machine AND a laser engraver!
As for my tools, they are pretty much all basic mechanic hand tools with a few air tools mixed in. Nothing spectacular.
So lets see those cool tools. Post some pics. Impress us. Feel free to post pics of things you've done with those tools too.
As for my tools, they are pretty much all basic mechanic hand tools with a few air tools mixed in. Nothing spectacular.
So lets see those cool tools. Post some pics. Impress us. Feel free to post pics of things you've done with those tools too.
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Example, Belly Armor wrench for MaxxPro trucks. Offset socket to remove/install lower starter bolt on the Cougar. Fender Wrench for Cougar. Custom made Seal Installer that could not be bought in Kuwait. Custom made injector puller for CAT engine. Custom made Transmission flush hoses. There are several other tools that was made such as sockets for hard to reach suspension bolts and other MRAP specialty tools.
On a funny note, we destroyed all of our custom made tools when ManTech took over and cut the wages by near 50%. No use in helping that bunch contract destroying goons.
It sounds goofy, I know, but some of the most useful tools I have are made from a bunch of broken bicycle spokes I found in a parking lot. By filing the ends to different points, I can use them as scratch awls, drift punches, bolt-hole liner-uppers, thingies to hang small parts on for painting, stain stirrers, etc. All free!
I love those real TECHNICAL tool names. [:D]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
I had to google that. Pretty cool.
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
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Yes, it works, but I did use a "cheater" pipe on the handle.
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Alpine, what do you do with all that stuff? Build per customers specs? Or design your own stuff?
I take pieces of metal, and make tiny chips.
I do it for fun. Like the saying goes: We are a non profit outfit. It didn't start out that way, it just ended that way.
I'll look for some pics of some of the stuff I have made, and post them later.
Margaret Thatcher
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
Mark Twain
I don't have a laser engraver but 2 vertical Mills and one horizontal mill, lathe, bandsaw, 50 ton press, TIG and MIG welders.
Nice shop... [;)]
Only to find out that my idea had been done LONG BEFORE I had it.
One such instance was a little spring remove / install tool I made for a S&W...
Posted it on the ATE forum a while back...
http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=494812
At least I made it... After I had the idea and it worked like a worls class store bought one. [^]
I've made tools occasionally that I thought were unique...
Only to find out that my idea had been done LONG BEFORE I had it.
One such instance was a little spring remove / install tool I made for a S&W...
Posted it on the ATE forum a while back...
http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=494812
At least I made it... After I had the idea and it worked like a worls class store bought one. [^]
Robert,
Great idea to turn and blunt a Torx bit!!
I'm going to make one for myself!
Though I may miss having the rebound spring shoot across the room..... into thr 4th demension.
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100" diamond blade. Can cut up to 42" deep. Complete with a rolling table that will run up to 24' long and then clamp, flip and return cut back the 24'. That means you can cut a stone up to 84" thick. You set the perimeters in the computer and let it do it's thing.
And when the blade is scrap you can hang it at 1000 yards and plink wiht your 45-70, 25 acp, and 50bmg
quote:Originally posted by pietro75
100" diamond blade. Can cut up to 42" deep. Complete with a rolling table that will run up to 24' long and then clamp, flip and return cut back the 24'. That means you can cut a stone up to 84" thick. You set the perimeters in the computer and let it do it's thing.
And when the blade is scrap you can hang it at 1000 yards and plink wiht your 45-70, 25 acp, and 50bmg
@ Dennis- The feather wedges are definitely a thing of the past. Guys back east still use them to create split field stone. faster than cutting with a saw and ready to face.
The teeth on this saw are what is replaced. Each tooth is a 2"x3" diamond/steel tooth. If one breaks or pops off, replace. They cost about as much as a 14" diamond blade.
100" diamond blade. Can cut up to 42" deep. Complete with a rolling table that will run up to 24' long and then clamp, flip and return cut back the 24'. That means you can cut a stone up to 84" thick. You set the perimeters in the computer and let it do it's thing.
For some reason, I picture "Tim the Tool Man Taylor" using that for cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
That thing is awesome!
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
Start classes Monday.
I knowe that there are two threads on it already posted, but they are above My PC skills.
quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
I know we have a variety of skills and talents on this forum. I'm sure that there are some pretty cool tools that some people here use. I know we've got a blacksmith so he probably has some cool antique tools. We've got some metal workers that probably have state of the art machines. Heck, we've got one person here that has a milling machine AND a laser engraver!
As for my tools, they are pretty much all basic mechanic hand tools with a few air tools mixed in. Nothing spectacular.
So lets see those cool tools. Post some pics. Impress us. Feel free to post pics of things you've done with those tools too.
My first born favorite "tool", this guy is big and strong, able to accomplish whatever he puts his mind to.
I know my boys aren't just "tools", but they sure can get the labor done!
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
I LOVE Solidworks for 3-D. MUCH better than AutoCad!
If you make a mistake, you just go back and change the dimensions.[^]
Pictures with my phone that I WAS NOT supposed to be taking at work.
Mazak U-8800 5 axis horizontal mill. 2 micron guarenteed repeatability. 330 tool hive w/ ATC. 6mm probe for automatic depth/diameter offsets between rough & finish passes. Six pallet pool w/ 2 fixtures per pallet(2 pallets not used). It has about every cutting tool made in the hive, & I had to learn how to change &/or rebuild them.
Brother 5100
Ran this one in the job shop. I made extruder dies for KalKan dog food. It cut little dog bone shapes in the plate. I also made cutter blades out of hardened A2,D2 & carbide for metal handle punch machines. I made some SS robot arm parts on it when I first started.
It has a .010 brass wire that "cuts" metal. My boss told me it would cut all metal except brass so I made a brass powder measure one night for BP & cut the swivel cap connector on the EDM just to see if it would work. It did.
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
I like both Solid Works AND Inventor... [:D]
I've got Solid Works 2013 and fixing to upgrade Inventor to 2013.
Nothing like having 3D modeling at your fingertips. [^]
quote:Originally posted by gesshots
Tire bead breaker. Age unknown, but I would guess 50+ years old.
Yes, it works, but I did use a "cheater" pipe on the handle.
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This is not a giant chisel, this is a "slick." It is used like a hand plane. The blade is 14 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide.
Log builders use these to "slick down" notches and other areas on the log that need smoothing.
This is a beautiful tool. I keep it razor sharp.
You can't go into Lowes and buy a slick, I had a blacksmith make this one from the driveshaft of a '53 Plymouth. He told me that the pre 1965 American cars had some great steel in them.
I made the handle from a dogwood branch.
I have used this slick to build 7 log cabins. In a year or two I will build another log cabin and I will show y'all some pics of a slick in action.
These are log hooks, or log tongs. Two stout lads use one log tong to pick up the end of a 18 foot log. With two log tongs and 4 men you can really move some logs around.
I made the top handle from a dogwood tree. Dogwood is very good for tool handles.
This is not a giant chisel, this is a "slick." It is used like a hand plane. The blade is 14 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide.
Log builders use these to "slick down" notches and other areas on the log that need smoothing.
This is a beautiful tool. I keep it razor sharp.
You can't go into Lowes and buy a slick, I had a blacksmith make this one from the driveshaft of a '53 Plymouth. He told me that the pre 1965 American cars had some great steel in them.
I made the handle from a dogwood branch.
I have used this slick to build 7 log cabins. In a year or two I will build another log cabin and I will show y'all some pics of a slick in action.
That is a neat backstory and a cool tool. I have watched quite a few log homes go up and the boys that constructed them were pretty "automated". I didn't see any "slicks" floating around.
If I can't tackle it with my Winchester Hatchet and wrench or my Case XX Machete; then it can't be dealt with! [8D]
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If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
quote:Originally posted by Alpine
I don't have a laser engraver but 2 vertical Mills and one horizontal mill, lathe, bandsaw, 50 ton press, TIG and MIG welders.
Nice shop... [;)]
It's like Joe's.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
I LOVE Solidworks for 3-D. MUCH better than AutoCad!
If you make a mistake, you just go back and change the dimensions.[^]
Pictures with my phone that I WAS NOT supposed to be taking at work.
Mazak U-8800 5 axis horizontal mill. 2 micron guarenteed repeatability. 330 tool hive w/ ATC. 6mm probe for automatic depth/diameter offsets between rough & finish passes. Six pallet pool w/ 2 fixtures per pallet(2 pallets not used). It has about every cutting tool made in the hive, & I had to learn how to change &/or rebuild them.
Brother 5100
Ran this one in the job shop. I made extruder dies for KalKan dog food. It cut little dog bone shapes in the plate. I also made cutter blades out of hardened A2,D2 & carbide for metal handle punch machines. I made some SS robot arm parts on it when I first started.
It has a .010 brass wire that "cuts" metal. My boss told me it would cut all metal except brass so I made a brass powder measure one night for BP & cut the swivel cap connector on the EDM just to see if it would work. It did.
That U8800 will fit inside a E1550, and no I don't take pictures. [;)] Needless to say, the E1550 will fit inside a 2.5m shaper. [}:)]
Like these ??
Hmmmm I likey... Could you maybe caption this photo Happ??[:D][8D]
quote:Originally posted by HappyNanoq
Like these ??
Hmmmm I likey... Could you maybe caption this photo Happ??[:D][8D]
The three gadgets on the far left, are for crimping shotshells. I have one 12 gauge, and two 16 gauge.
The shiny brass one in the middle on the bottom of the pic, is for 12 gauge shotshells also - for crimping the shels shut.
The three-leged ones on the far right, are for removing the spent primer and inserting a new one.
Between the three crimping-tools on the left, there's a small grease-container that fit in a 12 gauge cartridge-carrier/belt.
It has the same dimensions as a 12 gauge shell, and also has the rim that a 12 gauge shell has. I take it it's because it can sit in the shotshell-carrier/belt.
Then there's the measuring-cup-thing, and to the right of that one - three tools to expand shells with, so it's easy to insert the fibre/felt-wad.
There's a powder-horn, and to the left of that, there's a tin of powder - from a danish factory that also delivered gunpowder for the danish army.
The .30-06 is a little out of place, as the primer-hole have been threaded - and a pipe-cleaning tool now takes the place, and that tool can also open a beer. (non twist-cap bottles of beer)
Not entirely sure what the rest are.
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
One of my favorite tools is solidworks.[:I]
I LOVE Solidworks for 3-D. MUCH better than AutoCad!
If you make a mistake, you just go back and change the dimensions.[^]
Pictures with my phone that I WAS NOT supposed to be taking at work.
Mazak U-8800 5 axis horizontal mill. 2 micron guarenteed repeatability. 330 tool hive w/ ATC. 6mm probe for automatic depth/diameter offsets between rough & finish passes. Six pallet pool w/ 2 fixtures per pallet(2 pallets not used). It has about every cutting tool made in the hive, & I had to learn how to change &/or rebuild them.
Brother 5100
Ran this one in the job shop. I made extruder dies for KalKan dog food. It cut little dog bone shapes in the plate. I also made cutter blades out of hardened A2,D2 & carbide for metal handle punch machines. I made some SS robot arm parts on it when I first started.
It has a .010 brass wire that "cuts" metal. My boss told me it would cut all metal except brass so I made a brass powder measure one night for BP & cut the swivel cap connector on the EDM just to see if it would work. It did.
My Daughter just got a copy of solidworks (student version) as a prize in an architectural drafting contest she was in. Got second place in Regionals, but did not place at the state level. She stlil has next year to try again! She uses AutoCAD and RevIT mostly. It's funny, I was in the last class at GaTech that did all old school pen and pencil drafting. They made some folks after us do both for a while, but now it is all CAD. I learned on CATIA and AutoCAD 2, my first job I had an E size digitizer tablet that we mounted on an old school drafting table and my job was to digitize a lot of the old campus utility drawings....
just looked up one of my levels, a stanley from around 1900-1920 that i found listed for sale between $100-120 for the standard 12 and 16 inch models, mine is an odd 15" ?
then there are the seat and spoke shaves, standard planes (if you call a 22" long wood block plane standard)
i could cry when i think of how many other tools went to some idiot N.Y. buyer who sucked my g-ma into a set price to empty the shop... [:(]
quote:Originally posted by bambambam