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interestedparty - 15/9/10 at 05:11 PM

First on my list would be something along the lines of a small angle grinder, with which I could reach into a narrow space and cut through a rusty nut and/or bolt, and so release an exhaust component without having to damage it.

Alternatively, something like a pincers, but much stronger and maybe powered by hydraulics, that could do the same job.

I've had nut splitters in the past, but don't think I ever came across a situation where there was enough space to actually use it.

Benzine - 15/9/10 at 05:19 PM

a torch that only shines on things worth looking at

Jon Ison - 15/9/10 at 05:50 PM

A bag of assorted holes.

balidey - 15/9/10 at 05:55 PM

a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big

scootz - 15/9/10 at 06:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
First on my list would be something along the lines of a small angle grinder, with which I could reach into a narrow space and cut through a rusty nut and/or bolt, and so release an exhaust component without having to damage it.


A Dremel with cutting disc???

I've used one (successfully) for that very purpose!

carpmart - 15/9/10 at 06:48 PM

As Scootz says, that tool is already here... its called a dremel!

interestedparty - 15/9/10 at 06:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
First on my list would be something along the lines of a small angle grinder, with which I could reach into a narrow space and cut through a rusty nut and/or bolt, and so release an exhaust component without having to damage it.


A Dremel with cutting disc???

I've used one (successfully) for that very purpose!


I did think of that, but they cut in the wrong direction (unless there is an angle version that I'm not aware of). I'd never be able to get the body of the dremel in there.
Thanks for the suggestion anyway

iank - 15/9/10 at 07:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by balidey
a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big


Could be sold in a set with a hole moving tool for when you realise it's in the wrong place.

scootz - 15/9/10 at 07:12 PM

You need a Dremel Flexi-Shaft attachment!


scudderfish - 15/9/10 at 07:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by balidey
a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big


Just reverse the direction of the drill and it'll pull the swarf back in to fill it.

Ben_Copeland - 15/9/10 at 08:07 PM

How about a tool location finder, or tool radar for all tools that you put down next to you while working, reach over to get it and its gone for the next hour+

interestedparty - 15/9/10 at 08:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
You need a Dremel Flexi-Shaft attachment!





I don't see how that helps, the handle part is almost as wide as the motor. And the cutting action is going to be at right angles to the shaft. I expect it would be better than what I have now, but what I really need and want is a minature angle grinder (but with a decent depth of cut )

David Jenkins - 15/9/10 at 08:58 PM

I know exactly what he means - a mini angle-grinder. For example, a dremel with a cutting disc that spins at 90 degrees to the axis of the motor.

I've needed something similar myself in the past.

quote:
Originally posted by interestedparty
First on my list would be something along the lines of a small angle grinder, with which I could reach into a narrow space and cut through a rusty nut and/or bolt, and so release an exhaust component without having to damage it.

Alternatively, something like a pincers, but much stronger and maybe powered by hydraulics, that could do the same job.

I've had nut splitters in the past, but don't think I ever came across a situation where there was enough space to actually use it.

mad4x4 - 15/9/10 at 09:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by balidey
a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big


Is that ney called a Mig welder....

iank - 15/9/10 at 10:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big


Is that ney called a Mig welder....


Do they work on fibreglass?

dhutch - 15/9/10 at 10:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
You need a Dremel Flexi-Shaft attachment!



Yeah, its still no angled.

Recip air saw is all i know of, but there awful....

stevebubs - 16/9/10 at 01:48 AM

Spark erosion is what you need...

http://ezinearticles.com/?Homemade-Wire-EDM-Machines&id=407705

[Edited on 16/9/10 by stevebubs]

MikeRJ - 16/9/10 at 09:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
Recip air saw is all i know of, but there awful....


Why are they awful? Mine has cut through several seized suspension bolts now, in fact it was purchased for that very job.

I've also used a Dremel clone to cut through a seized exhaust bolt on my MR2, but was a very tight fit and ended up with red marks all over my hand as it was wedged in place so tight.

boggle - 16/9/10 at 11:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big


Is that ney called a Mig welder....


Do they work on fibreglass?





yes

coyoteboy - 16/9/10 at 12:59 PM

Fein saw?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oox1PxR-2W8&feature=related

interestedparty - 16/9/10 at 03:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
Fein saw?



I've had a Multimaster for years, but basically the body is too big to get in this particular gap, I'm not convinced it would have the power either.

Interesting suggestion, though, I will maybe experiement if I can make more space.