interestedparty
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 05:11 PM |
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Tools someone should invent-
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.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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Benzine
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 05:19 PM |
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a torch that only shines on things worth looking at
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 05:50 PM |
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A bag of assorted holes.
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balidey
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 05:55 PM |
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a drill bit that makes the holes smaller after you realise you drilled it too big
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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scootz
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:31 PM |
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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!
It's Evolution Baby!
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carpmart
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:48 PM |
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As Scootz says, that tool is already here... its called a dremel! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
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interestedparty
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 06:49 PM |
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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
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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iank
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 07:10 PM |
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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.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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scootz
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 07:12 PM |
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You need a Dremel Flexi-Shaft attachment!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scudderfish
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 07:27 PM |
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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.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 08:07 PM |
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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+
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interestedparty
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 08:53 PM |
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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
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As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 08:58 PM |
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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.
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mad4x4
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 09:01 PM |
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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....
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
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iank
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 10:19 PM |
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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?
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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dhutch
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| posted on 15/9/10 at 10:41 PM |
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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....
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stevebubs
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 01:48 AM |
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Spark erosion is what you need...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Homemade-Wire-EDM-Machines&id=407705
[Edited on 16/9/10 by stevebubs]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 09:26 AM |
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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.
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boggle
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 11:57 AM |
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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?
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 12:59 PM |
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Fein saw?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oox1PxR-2W8&feature=related
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interestedparty
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| posted on 16/9/10 at 03:08 PM |
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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.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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