RobPearce Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Craig said: I'm considering this one from Screwfix That's a pretty mixed bag of reviews for that one! Looks like it works great if it works but is utter junk for about half the reviewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 56 minutes ago, Craig said: I'm considering this one from Screwfix I've had 3 'middle of lidl' specials for about £8 or something. They have all looked different but all very similar functionally (probably identical innards to the Screwfix one). Gave one to me dad. Lost one. Still have one. They turn up each time Lidl do 'tools / DIY' thing which seems to be every month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Craig said: Can anyone recommend a decent digital micrometer? For convenience, I'm considering this one from Screwfix, or is it no good? https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-digital-vernier-callipers-6-150mm/7093v Cheers Craig That looks identical to the one I have in the garage. But came from lidl or aldi I think. Or maybe ebay. Under a tenner. They are very good, seem accurate when checked. I have broken a few over the years, mainly because I get careless. Or abuse them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Why a digital one? Unlike verniers, plain mechanical micrometers are easy to read and nothing much to go wrong…. Including no battery required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 @Nick Jones - Would also consider a mechanical micrometer - I guess I was just being lazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Don't know about 'favourite' but a top I use a lot is my Bosch electric screwdriver. It's so versatile! Cordless, of course, as well as driving screws, it will take hex-hafted drills, up to 8mm, and with an adaptor is a socket driver, up to 13mm John Edited August 26, 2021 by JohnD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 13:52, Craig said: Can anyone recommend a decent digital micrometer? For convenience, I'm considering this one from Screwfix, or is it no good? https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-digital-vernier-callipers-6-150mm/7093v Cheers Craig I have a Powerfix caliper, which looks identical. Bought it many years ago for €10,00 in a local Lidl store. So far been absolutely reliable. Only had to change the battery once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 19:41, Nick Jones said: Why a digital one? Unlike verniers, plain mechanical micrometers are easy to read and nothing much to go wrong…. Including no battery required! In my case because they are easier to read. Though for really accurate measurements I use my old and trusty Mitutoyo vernier calipers and my reading glasses 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Tonight my favourite tool is my mig welder. M8 bolt snapped in the side of the gearbox casing well below the specified torque... just a little stump sticking proud of the casing. Apply scrap bolt and a squirt of mig... hey presto! It's out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Yep, the old hot metal glue gun is a very useful garage pet! Nick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Nick Jones said: Yep, the old hot metal glue gun is a very useful garage pet! Up until recently I think I've used the mig more for things like this than I have for fabrication/bodywork. It can dig you out of a whole range of sticky situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topic63 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 04/05/2021 at 20:44, Ian Perry said: Oh goodness, how can I look any of the tools in the eye and have them know that they aren't my favourite? The angle grinder would win, for its unparalleled ability to turn metal into sparks, but it nearly bit my thumb off, so it's in the dog-house... The welder is pretty special, and it's amazing how many jobs become welding problems - until you burn through a glove and leave your hand permanently scarred... The humble chisel is a noble beast - until you slip, stab yourself in the thigh and end up in front of your landlady with your trousers down while she straps you up... The cordless drill is very good, but I seem to end up putting holes in my hands, and the versatility of battery power means it happens anywhere... I'm kinda leaning towards my set of palm ratchets. At least they haven't tried to kill me. Yet. Had a giggle at this Ian....do you have 999 on quick dial 🤔😂😂 Should you be allowed near any power tools (or tools in general) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topic63 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 This flexible magnetic grabber has got me out of sticky situations over the years, not needed as much on the Triumph but does come in handy at times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Topic63 said: This flexible magnetic grabber has got me out of sticky situations over the years, not needed as much on the Triumph but does come in handy at times. I once used one of those to retrieve a bolt that dropped down the timing case on a Rover V8.... that saved a HUGE amount of work and time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topic63 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, yorkshire_spam said: I once used one of those to retrieve a bolt that dropped down the timing case on a Rover V8.... that saved a HUGE amount of work and time! The spring claw that pops out the end is ideal when the magnet isn’t strong enough, I’ve rescued nuts, bolts and even bulbs that have disappeared into the voids of an engine bay 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Topic63 said: The spring claw that pops out the end is ideal when the magnet isn’t strong enough, I’ve rescued nuts, bolts and even bulbs that have disappeared into the voids of an engine bay 👍 I lost mine years ago, but have a home made make-do version now. A rare-earth magnet sealed into the end of a plastic tube. It'll do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 15:33, yorkshire_spam said: I lost mine years ago, but have a home made make-do version now. A rare-earth magnet sealed into the end of a plastic tube. It'll do for now. I did the same to get a half inch washer out of my Vitesse's sump. I was trying to set the distributor drive tolerance at the time... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Cutts Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Don't know if you would call this a tool as such but the old butane blow torch comes in really handy on those difficult nuts amongst other things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Apparantly I'm the biggest tool in the box 😁 You know what I look like, I won't scare you with a picture ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I agree with Colin. This propane burner is probably the best £70 I’ve spent in a long while. https://www.toolstation.com/vortex-map-torch-pack/p71324?store=LW&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dt&pcrid=558571386879&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9PXD_9eE9QIVwrHtCh0OlwA8EAQYASABEgIK9_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I’ve used it on the; Sprint, house, & daily driver. Never fails to impress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Recent storms blew my garden fence over... the posts are (were) held in using spikes, the box section at the top had parted company with the spike itself. So this weekend I set about fixing the fence... on Saturday my new favorite tool was the engine hoist. Perfect for extracting the metal spikes! Edited July 29, 2022 by yorkshire_spam stupid google broke the stupid image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 5/16 or 9/16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) When it comes to the manifold nuts I like this: Land Rover prop-shaft socket with a few thou skimmed off the outside for clearance. Edited July 29, 2022 by yorkshire_spam more google image stupidity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 29/07/2022 at 11:56, Tim Hunt said: 5/16 or 9/16? 5/16 Whit 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) A while ago I got one of these: A (relatively) cheap oscillating multi-tool. Then I bought a (relatively) expensive carbide blade for it. It's been great for cutting bolts seized into rear suspension uprights/hubs / dolomite trailing arm bushes and cutting out rusty body work in places where I can't get the grinder in without hitting other areas. £38 quid in total (tool+blade) and it's already saved me a ton of effort messing about with hacksaw blades etc. 🙂 Edited February 2, 2023 by yorkshire_spam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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