For noglider: pretend mechanics banned symbol
07-15-14, 09:48 AM
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noglider is right - this belongs on a shop apron.
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07-15-14, 09:49 AM
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07-15-14, 10:05 AM
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So, are you saying that you're only pretending? When will you get serious about your craft?
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07-15-14, 11:37 AM
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07-15-14, 12:33 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
I carried my dad's ancient 6 inch Snap On adjustable wrench for decades after he passed away... some dirtbag stole it from my saddlebag.
07-15-14, 12:36 PM
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Have a freshly powdered frame in the shop getting built up for delivery later today.
After that I'll be using my favourite tool... my torch.
07-15-14, 01:05 PM
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Anyone can turn a wrench, but the tools that require touch are the ones that give the most satisfaction.
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07-15-14, 08:03 PM
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This thread is funner than I would have predicted. But, uh, I don't get this one.
gorilla in a shapron is great as a concept, but not sure the message can come across in a graphic. I'm probably wrong about that since I'm a graphical idiot.
gorilla in a shapron is great as a concept, but not sure the message can come across in a graphic. I'm probably wrong about that since I'm a graphical idiot.
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07-16-14, 03:15 AM
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07-16-14, 08:43 AM
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A pipe wrench carries way more significant meaning (and visual impact) than an adjustable spanner (to be correct here). Preferably one with really new teeth.
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07-16-14, 01:35 PM
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07-17-14, 06:16 AM
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Its very funny, because you explained it. I'm not that good at reading pictograms. I think is have an easier time learning Geeman. I found it hard to read the road signs in Europe.
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07-30-14, 06:58 AM
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Sure, my graphic is literally incorrect, much like the crossed tyre tracks on a 'slippery when wet' road sign.
Just like any other ace mechanic, I can perform miracles with a Swiss Army knife and a coat hanger.
But ace mechanics tend to have an at least half-decent suite of tools at their disposal, and only have to resort to the art of making do with junk in a pinch.
As for shifters (crescent wrenches) not being a proper tool - bah! That's something maintained by folks who never figured out how to use one properly. BTW, I have the ultimate shifter - it's half visegrip.
Best. Thing. Ever.
It plays so nice with all your cassette crackers, BB tools, etc with a big hex drive.
And I needed to adjust the bearings on a NOS Shimano 600 pedal like these:
And it was so damn tight, the 2.5mm wide flats would've been mashed by just about any other tool.
Just like any other ace mechanic, I can perform miracles with a Swiss Army knife and a coat hanger.
But ace mechanics tend to have an at least half-decent suite of tools at their disposal, and only have to resort to the art of making do with junk in a pinch.
As for shifters (crescent wrenches) not being a proper tool - bah! That's something maintained by folks who never figured out how to use one properly. BTW, I have the ultimate shifter - it's half visegrip.
Best. Thing. Ever.
It plays so nice with all your cassette crackers, BB tools, etc with a big hex drive.
And I needed to adjust the bearings on a NOS Shimano 600 pedal like these:
And it was so damn tight, the 2.5mm wide flats would've been mashed by just about any other tool.
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Sheldon Brown's bike info ~~~ Park Tools repair help
Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
List of US/Canada bike co-ops ~~~ Global list
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