What tool do you use that is worth spending more money on?
11-14-17, 01:56 PM
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If you look closely, you will find a fork in the bench vice on the right. So the point is not the "tuba 4" or the bench vice but the expensive Mechanical Engineering Degree that provided me the "tools" to be innovative in using common items to address mechanical challenges of many kinds with the knowledge of what can and cannot be done. Yes, the right tool (fork jack) is great but when you don't need one very often (once), it is great to discover easily applied out of box solutions. Understanding the limits and how to apply them completes the equation.
P1030007, on Flickr[/IMG]If you look closely, you will find a fork in the bench vice on the right. So the point is not the "tuba 4" or the bench vice but the expensive Mechanical Engineering Degree that provided me the "tools" to be innovative in using common items to address mechanical challenges of many kinds with the knowledge of what can and cannot be done. Yes, the right tool (fork jack) is great but when you don't need one very often (once), it is great to discover easily applied out of box solutions. Understanding the limits and how to apply them completes the equation.
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11-15-17, 04:29 AM
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- Cotter pin press from bikesmithdesign. Removes pins that were in there for more than 50 years with ease and you can even re use the pins.
- Hazet puller. Removes the cranks from the spindle after the press did it's job.
- Hazet puller. Removes the cranks from the spindle after the press did it's job.
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Gluten allergy here too, a nice red wine for me.
As far as tools go, cable cutter, I have a Park tools on but Knipex win hands down, my Bottom Bracket tap is def my fav tool though, replaced the home made one I was using
As far as tools go, cable cutter, I have a Park tools on but Knipex win hands down, my Bottom Bracket tap is def my fav tool though, replaced the home made one I was using
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Park tools shallow B.B. removers bolted in with my 32 mm ring spanner has saved a lot of struggle and some skinned knuckles!
A cheater bar also for BB’s.
I am surprised no one has mentioned the 3 arm hex wrenches either, I have 3-4 Ice tools ones in various tool boxes and the Park ones for at home.
But again it is my Park tools B.B. tap hands down, mostly I chase the threads to clean them more than anything.
Next purchase for me will be a fork tap and a Park tools TS2.2
A cheater bar also for BB’s.
I am surprised no one has mentioned the 3 arm hex wrenches either, I have 3-4 Ice tools ones in various tool boxes and the Park ones for at home.
But again it is my Park tools B.B. tap hands down, mostly I chase the threads to clean them more than anything.
Next purchase for me will be a fork tap and a Park tools TS2.2
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tap & die set?
got to use one last night but not on a bike, but there's probably a use for it on a bike. drill out a broken bolt, then tap new threads for a new bolt. had to do that on our bath tub drain strainer screw. it corroded where it met the threaded hole so when I tried to remove it to clean the drain, it snapped. been putting it off but finally got down to it. lucky for me it uses a common 10/24 bolt
got to use one last night but not on a bike, but there's probably a use for it on a bike. drill out a broken bolt, then tap new threads for a new bolt. had to do that on our bath tub drain strainer screw. it corroded where it met the threaded hole so when I tried to remove it to clean the drain, it snapped. been putting it off but finally got down to it. lucky for me it uses a common 10/24 bolt
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I bought these cable cutters and they're amazing. Looks exactly like the felco's
https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...er/A-p8380677e
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11-17-17, 12:47 PM
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have we discussed tire jacks yet?
Granted, these aren't the kind of tools that involve chromed steel or high precision. Still, a good tire jack will probably save a few inner tubes and reduce the use of colorful language.
For home use, the Kool Stop tire jack is a wonderful thing!
For on-the-road use, the Var tire jack has a lot of fans, although I tend to prefer a neat little tire jack that I found at Rose Bikes (a German mailorder company).
Steve in Peoria
Granted, these aren't the kind of tools that involve chromed steel or high precision. Still, a good tire jack will probably save a few inner tubes and reduce the use of colorful language.
For home use, the Kool Stop tire jack is a wonderful thing!
For on-the-road use, the Var tire jack has a lot of fans, although I tend to prefer a neat little tire jack that I found at Rose Bikes (a German mailorder company).
Steve in Peoria
11-17-17, 03:23 PM
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So the point is not the "tuba 4" or the bench vice but the expensive Mechanical Engineering Degree that provided me the "tools" to be innovative in using common items to address mechanical challenges of many kinds with the knowledge of what can and cannot be done...Understanding the limits and how to apply them completes the equation.
Even my less-than-expensive ME Degree at San Francisco State sometimes comes into play...
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11-17-17, 03:59 PM
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I am not that old, but as a kid I worked on old Schwinn bikes on one of those old bike stands that you set the bike on the bottom bracket and clamp around the down tube with everyman tools, and it was okay. I didn't know what I was missing really. The day I used a Park Stand with a seat tube clamp was a revelation. So I think that it was definitely worth it for me for purchase, but again I didn't know I ever needed it originally. I also think the Park truing stand is nice and well thought out, and I like owning one of those too, it's holistic and medicinal for me.
BUT, I'm going to agree with Oddjob here, the greatest gift is good lighting. I often work out of an unpowered shed, and night falling was a curfew to working on bikes. My wife and Brother-In-Law bought me a solar LED setup for my birthday this year and I can sneak out there again after everyone is in bed now. That is extremely rewarding.
Also lots of ME's here, me too.
BUT, I'm going to agree with Oddjob here, the greatest gift is good lighting. I often work out of an unpowered shed, and night falling was a curfew to working on bikes. My wife and Brother-In-Law bought me a solar LED setup for my birthday this year and I can sneak out there again after everyone is in bed now. That is extremely rewarding.
Also lots of ME's here, me too.
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Another tool worth having for some tasks, though I don't know that expensive is any better than cheaper, is a dead-weight mallet. I picked up one a few years ago for rebuilding my GT6 transmission. (Some tasks really do require a bigger hammer.) It turns out to be awesome for loosening a tight freewheel or a BB lockring. Just put the wrench on it and whack the wrench once or twice with the mallet. End of story.
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I bought a BRM Flex-Hone, 1" diameter, 180 grit. I've used it to clean up the inside of seat tubes so they don't scratch up the seatpost. They are actually a little larger than the stated size so 1" works well for a 27.2 seat tube. Lubricating it with WD40 occasionally while honing makes it cut smoother and last longer.
It's not a necessity but nice to have and it does a good job and it seems like it will last awhile.
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According to the sizing information it seems 1 1/8" would be the correct size. I also purchased the 1 1/8" and it seems too tight - but it might work. 180 grit leaves a nice finish and doesn't cut too slowly.
https://www.amazon.com/25mm-Flex-Hon...nder+ball+hone
It's not a necessity but nice to have and it does a good job and it seems like it will last awhile.
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According to the sizing information it seems 1 1/8" would be the correct size. I also purchased the 1 1/8" and it seems too tight - but it might work. 180 grit leaves a nice finish and doesn't cut too slowly.
https://www.amazon.com/25mm-Flex-Hon...nder+ball+hone
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I bought a BRM Flex-Hone, 1" diameter, 180 grit. I've used it to clean up the inside of seat tubes so they don't scratch up the seatpost. They are actually a little larger than the stated size so 1" works well for a 27.2 seat tube. Lubricating it with WD40 occasionally while honing makes it cut smoother and last longer.
It's not a necessity but nice to have and it does a good job and it seems like it will last awhile.
Note:
According to the sizing information it seems 1 1/8" would be the correct size. I also purchased the 1 1/8" and it seems too tight - but it might work. 180 grit leaves a nice finish and doesn't cut too slowly.
https://www.amazon.com/25mm-Flex-Hon...nder+ball+hone
It's not a necessity but nice to have and it does a good job and it seems like it will last awhile.
Note:
According to the sizing information it seems 1 1/8" would be the correct size. I also purchased the 1 1/8" and it seems too tight - but it might work. 180 grit leaves a nice finish and doesn't cut too slowly.
https://www.amazon.com/25mm-Flex-Hon...nder+ball+hone
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11-18-17, 08:19 AM
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Lot of great suggestions here. Only thing I can add is Bike Forums, a wealth of information.
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1-Chain whip, for obvious reasons with cassettes.
(The older equivalent is a bench vice for freewheel removal.)
2-Cassette tool/cartridge BB tool. Nothing else works.
2-Engineer pliers that cut cable, housing, grab cable for installations, and handle cable ends.
3-#5 allen wrench (better as part of a set).
4-Third hand for brake calipers, big time-saver in the long run.
5-Presta valve adapter (pretty handy $1 spend)
6-Bungee cords (with a wall, you don't need a repair stand)
7-Headset/cone/bottom bracket/pedal wrenches. Skinny leverage is good.
8-Tire levers, good ones.
9-A good floor pump with a good nozzle end.
Almost every wrenching session includes at least half of this list.
(The older equivalent is a bench vice for freewheel removal.)
2-Cassette tool/cartridge BB tool. Nothing else works.
2-Engineer pliers that cut cable, housing, grab cable for installations, and handle cable ends.
3-#5 allen wrench (better as part of a set).
4-Third hand for brake calipers, big time-saver in the long run.
5-Presta valve adapter (pretty handy $1 spend)
6-Bungee cords (with a wall, you don't need a repair stand)
7-Headset/cone/bottom bracket/pedal wrenches. Skinny leverage is good.
8-Tire levers, good ones.
9-A good floor pump with a good nozzle end.
Almost every wrenching session includes at least half of this list.
11-18-17, 01:53 PM
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I liked my VAR tire jack, but I lost it, and they're hard to find. I have the Kool Stop one now. It's longer. I carry it on my one bike with tight 25mm tires. It doesn't fit in my tool bag. I attach it to my down tube by wrapping the down tube and the tool with a short ball bungie. It goes just over one of the water bottle bosses, so it doesn't slip down. It's perfectly convenient and light that way.
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A total of two clicks: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VAR-TL7043-...wAAOSw1cNaAeZx
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The Shimano Dura-Ace TL-RD10 hanger/dropout alignment tool is available NOS on ebay for $80 right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-TL-...AAAOSwv~NZrXyz
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-TL-...AAAOSwv~NZrXyz
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Stuff that is worth a premium or more handy than I would have expected...
Park pro stand (the one with a heavy base plate)
Felco cutters
Headset and BB press
Metric hex key sockets (so you can use with torque wrench)
Dental picks (stainless)
Chain pin tool (I like the Park one)
Quick link spreader/compressor
Decent socket set
Needlenose pliers
Crank puller
Floor pump
Tire levers
Torx screwdrivers
Bench grinder for cleaning up cable ends
Headset/pedal wrench
Park pro stand (the one with a heavy base plate)
Felco cutters
Headset and BB press
Metric hex key sockets (so you can use with torque wrench)
Dental picks (stainless)
Chain pin tool (I like the Park one)
Quick link spreader/compressor
Decent socket set
Needlenose pliers
Crank puller
Floor pump
Tire levers
Torx screwdrivers
Bench grinder for cleaning up cable ends
Headset/pedal wrench
11-26-17, 02:10 PM
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I'm a single speeder and prefer nutted axles over QRs. So this little gadget fits nicely in any bag, pocket, or back pack. It's very short. But because the handle is perpendicular to the head, and angled away from the head (and chain stay), I can gain the extra oomph needed for tightening the rear nuts by stepping on it for a final snugging.
15mm box and the handle is also a rubber coated tire iron.
Pricey for what it is, but also a great little tool for the road.
15mm box and the handle is also a rubber coated tire iron.
Pricey for what it is, but also a great little tool for the road.
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Two tools that have made the most difference for me that so far I haven't seen mentioned:
1. Freewheel vise. I have one bolted to the wall in the shop at about chest height. Plenty of torque with a cheater bar on a chain whip. No cog can resist. Makes a rebuild a snap. And don't pay ebay "rare" prices, you can get them new for $24.
2. Kingsbridge BB Tool. I had used DIY Sheldon methods, which worked oK for stuck fixed cups, but this sucker just does the trick. Boom, done. Took me a while to find one for under $30, but they are out there.
1. Freewheel vise. I have one bolted to the wall in the shop at about chest height. Plenty of torque with a cheater bar on a chain whip. No cog can resist. Makes a rebuild a snap. And don't pay ebay "rare" prices, you can get them new for $24.
2. Kingsbridge BB Tool. I had used DIY Sheldon methods, which worked oK for stuck fixed cups, but this sucker just does the trick. Boom, done. Took me a while to find one for under $30, but they are out there.
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For fixed cups, the indispensable tool in my arsenal is a Stein Fixed Cup Wrench Clamp. I found mine for cheap on eBay quite a few years ago. Seller didn't know what it was and didn't label it well, but I remembered it from my shop days.
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2. Kingsbridge BB Tool. I had used DIY Sheldon methods, which worked oK for stuck fixed cups, but this sucker just does the trick. Boom, done. Took me a while to find one for under $30, but they are out there.
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11-27-17, 10:07 AM
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I found a small electric compressor at a garage sale with always on feature. Added a digital tire pressure gauge from Menards - about $22. Keep this in the basement shop and saves me a lot of time pumping up tires. Makes filling tubeless tires a snap. The pressure gauge is accurate, even at 90 psi.
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My wife bought a compressor of craigslist for her construction projects. I wouldn't have bought it for working on bikes, but I do enjoy having it around.
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