Tools
09-20-06 | 10:43 AM
#27
girl anachronism
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: cayne uno
Originally Posted by travsi
i'm tired of being inside writing, so i'll go ride to the
workshop to take some picture of the self-made tools.
...yes, i'm lucky and have a metal and wood workshop
where i study.
workshop to take some picture of the self-made tools.
...yes, i'm lucky and have a metal and wood workshop
where i study.
That rocks! I am interested in seeing them. Thanks!
09-20-06 | 11:07 AM
#29
poser/hipster/whatever
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: milwaukee, philly, and back, minneapolis in july
Bikes: d/a allez -trek t1
i agree with travsi, i don't get how people don't know how to fix stuff...that's why i'll try to answer questions if i know the answer...help other people learn, ya know.
-jason
-jason
09-20-06 | 11:12 AM
#30
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Chicago
Bikes: Trek 520, Fuji Track, Vicini Road
Originally Posted by xthugmurderx
i agree with travsi, i don't get how people don't know how to fix stuff...that's why i'll try to answer questions if i know the answer...help other people learn, ya know.
-jason
-jason
09-20-06 | 11:19 AM
#31
girl anachronism
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: cayne uno
Originally Posted by xthugmurderx
i agree with travsi, i don't get how people don't know how to fix stuff...that's why i'll try to answer questions if i know the answer...help other people learn, ya know.
-jason
-jason
09-20-06 | 11:35 AM
#32
Elitist
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by travsi
i'm always surprised to find "bike enthusiasts" who
aren't able to completely assemble/dissemble their
bike. i mean, granted some people aren't as mechanically
skilled as others, but i always considered bike mechanic
shops a place for those who have no clue, those who
don't care to know or people who want to borrow tools.
sorry, if i'm stepping on any toes, but bike maintenance
isn't rocket science. plus most people in the ss/fg are
dealing with one gear and perhaps no freewheel.
aren't able to completely assemble/dissemble their
bike. i mean, granted some people aren't as mechanically
skilled as others, but i always considered bike mechanic
shops a place for those who have no clue, those who
don't care to know or people who want to borrow tools.
sorry, if i'm stepping on any toes, but bike maintenance
isn't rocket science. plus most people in the ss/fg are
dealing with one gear and perhaps no freewheel.
Dude, I know how to change the oil in my car. But, I'd still rather pay $15 to let someone else do it in 20 mins.
No, bike maintenance isn't rocket science but rebuilding a BB is definitely in the Advanced and not beginner section of the book. Disassembling a BB just doesn't come up that often.
Last edited by carleton; 09-20-06 at 11:47 AM.
09-20-06 | 11:45 AM
#33
poser/hipster/whatever
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: milwaukee, philly, and back, minneapolis in july
Bikes: d/a allez -trek t1
but it is something you should know how to do for when the need arises. it never hurts to be armed with smarts. who was it that said knowledge is power?
-jason
-jason
09-20-06 | 12:11 PM
#34
i don't stop
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,058
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From: basel, switzerland
Bikes: soma rush, giro
i didn't mean for people to get all uppity, sorry about that.
i am always willing to share what i know from experience.
on to the self-made tools:
the easiest but most useful so far has definately been this
headset cup remover, its just a pipe with two cuts and is
slightly pryed open.
chainwhip is also fairly easy, mild steel, mark holes, drill,
attach chain via master links or better yet with the link pins.
(please excuse the blur)
the lockring wrench was a biatch to cut. i used a bandsaw,
but its hardened steel; mild steel is ok, but not as durable.
so, i didn't make this, but this is what i use to press in headset
cups. i did make one once using a long piece of all thread and
washer and bolts ...someone else on the forum did the same thing.
this obviously isn't a tool, but before i got some mks chaintugs
i made this one. its pretty crude, but it won't break and it does
the job.
ps. yeah, some of it is rusty ....its terrible i know.
i am always willing to share what i know from experience.
on to the self-made tools:
the easiest but most useful so far has definately been this
headset cup remover, its just a pipe with two cuts and is
slightly pryed open.
chainwhip is also fairly easy, mild steel, mark holes, drill,
attach chain via master links or better yet with the link pins.
(please excuse the blur)
the lockring wrench was a biatch to cut. i used a bandsaw,
but its hardened steel; mild steel is ok, but not as durable.
so, i didn't make this, but this is what i use to press in headset
cups. i did make one once using a long piece of all thread and
washer and bolts ...someone else on the forum did the same thing.
this obviously isn't a tool, but before i got some mks chaintugs
i made this one. its pretty crude, but it won't break and it does
the job.
ps. yeah, some of it is rusty ....its terrible i know.
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velospace
09-20-06 | 12:15 PM
#35
jack of one or two trades
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Suburbia, CT
Bikes: Old-ass gearie hardtail MTB, fix-converted Centurion LeMans commuter, SS hardtail monster MTB
The lockring tool and chain-tug are BADASS.
You use a drill-press to install headset cups? BADASS.
You use a drill-press to install headset cups? BADASS.
09-20-06 | 01:08 PM
#37
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 190
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From: Chicago
Bikes: Trek 520, Fuji Track, Vicini Road
****ing awesome
09-20-06 | 01:25 PM
#39
Bike fiend.
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 93
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From: Bomb City, WI
Bikes: Giant STP SS, Trek 400 (Fixed), 1970's Orion, Huffy Flatbed BMX, Vintage Huffy Kids Cruzer, Vintage Sears Cruiser, Trek Prototype Frame (fixed)
Just to throw in my 2cents with the make-your-own tools section:
It's basic, and every shop mechanic probably has dozens, but my favorite home-made tool is to take a broken or old spoke and grind one end to a sharp point. Great for opening brake cable housing, pushing bearings around, scratching marks for cutting, poking people, etc.
The other is to take a short (2-3 inches) piece of brake cable housing and add ferrules at each end, to use as an extension for a 3-rd hand tool in tight spaces.
It's basic, and every shop mechanic probably has dozens, but my favorite home-made tool is to take a broken or old spoke and grind one end to a sharp point. Great for opening brake cable housing, pushing bearings around, scratching marks for cutting, poking people, etc.
The other is to take a short (2-3 inches) piece of brake cable housing and add ferrules at each end, to use as an extension for a 3-rd hand tool in tight spaces.
