Stuff you have fixed today

[m_c]

And they hold some weight.

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Not really in the grand scheme of things.
That tractor probably weighs 3 tonne at most, with over half of that on the back axle, but we'll say 50% split to give them the benefit.
It's still got a rotavator on the back acting as a counter balance.
Loader distance gives a good bit leverage.
So you're probably looking at 750kg force going through the bucket.
Over 4 stands, that's only 187.5kg on each stand, which given the base model stand is rated for 1100lb/500kg, is pretty poor.

If they'd maybe done the test with only 2 stands, it might be impressive, but as it stands, it's a stunt designed to look impressive to those who don't know any better.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Not really in the grand scheme of things.
That tractor probably weighs 3 tonne at most, with over half of that on the back axle, but we'll say 50% split to give them the benefit.
It's still got a rotavator on the back acting as a counter balance.
Loader distance gives a good bit leverage.
So you're probably looking at 750kg force going through the bucket.
Over 4 stands, that's only 187.5kg on each stand, which given the base model stand is rated for 1100lb/500kg, is pretty poor.

If they'd maybe done the test with only 2 stands, it might be impressive, but as it stands, it's a stunt designed to look impressive to those who don't know any better.

Think they were scared tbh. Recon two would have been plenty.

I've had at least a thousand kg of oak on mine

 

[awemawson]

I've been lapping the valves on my Karcher 'MPDS' steam pressure washer - (ex NATO battlefield decontamination unit) and decided that I'd better check it's safety valve. It runs at a relatively low (for a pressure washer) 60 BAR.

Just as well I checked it - totally choked with limescale, and my 60 BAR plumbing leak tester pump wouldn't open it.

A quick clean up and test, and for recommissioning I've set it low at 40 BAR just to be on the safe side - yes it now works!

 

[Blobber]

Ive worked out how the land Rover Discovery got its name, this week ive Discovered another problem! putting the key in the ignition and getting it to turn has always been a bit temperamental and yesterday it was having none of it, a bit of googling and it turns out its pretty common so out with the tools again! rather than buy a replacement which would have meant a different key I work on the principle that if it was put together it will come a apart!

Its pretty comical how easy it is the get the ignition lock off, all of 10mins, took longer to get the column shroud off!

You can see a small circular pin half coloured black which holds it all together, I managed to drill into the pin and screw
a self tapper into it which allowed me to pull it out with a claw hammer

You can see the remains of the pin left on the self tapper, the issue of the key not turning is wear on the key,
tumbler fingers and internally on the barrel meaning the key wobbles a bit

This is just some of the rubbish ive flushed out

I filed a bit off the ends of the offending fingers and gave everything a good clean, not ideal but you cant start the
engine without the chipped fob thing anyway, put it all back together with lubricant and secured it with a grubb screw,
all back in and it works a feels lovely!

 

[Porkypine]

My series Land Rover starts with just about any old key you happen to try in the ignition...

 

[Arc Tourist]

I recently acquired an adjustable height workbench which was unloved. After getting the pillar mechanism working again, I gave the bench a degreasing and freshened it up with some paint. Its a stout bench with a heavy steel top.

 

[indy4x]

I did post this in the for sale section but had no takers, did seriously think about scrapping it as scrap prices are up but couldn't bring myself to do it

Brief history, I pulled this as a working saw from a school a few years ago, didn't have the space for it unless I got rid of something and already have a band saw so gave it to my BIL

He had good intentions but it sat outside under a sheet and got rusty. He sadly passed away earlier this year so it's come back to me


Looks like some rodents had made it their home so quick hoover up and then started stripping off the rusty bits, not as bad as I thought and didn't take long to get apart





Time for the bits to go in the citric acid drum

 

[Arc Tourist]

I did post this in the for sale section but had no takers, did seriously think about scrapping it as scrap prices are up but couldn't bring myself to do it

Brief history, I pulled this as a working saw from a school a few years ago, didn't have the space for it unless I got rid of something and already have a band saw so gave it to my BIL

He had good intentions but it sat outside under a sheet and got rusty. He sadly passed away earlier this year so it's come back to me


Looks like some rodents had made it their home so quick hoover up and then started stripping off the rusty bits, not as bad as I thought and didn't take long to get apart

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Time for the bits to go in the citric acid drum

It usually doesn't take much to bring most tools back into service. It's just having the room, time, and desire to do it. When I was young and got my driver licence, I would scour the newspapers for garage sales in well to do areas, which were usually on the weekends, plot the addresses on a map, and I would hit them in sequence starting early in the morning. Often I would find visually (rusty) undesirable tools for next to nothing prices, and sometimes free. Some of the tools my Dad and I kept, and others which I cleaned up were sold at a profit. After all these years, I still find enjoyment in restoring and bringing good quality tools back to life.

 

[Scruffywelder]

Well... this has only been lying about needing repaired for the last 30-odd years so...

...made a start on it yesterday...

Luckily dad had tucked the bust bits away in a round tuit box!

Might have to build the bottom edge back up so I can grind it square again afterwards as there's a bit missing.

It's getting done with dads new 200A SWP inverter and ESAB Repairtrode 91.05 rods that have lived in the airing cupboard since they came out of Noahs Shipyard

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

This little vice came my way the other day.
I knew it in need of a lot of TLC

You can clearly see the sliding bars are not fitted correctly.

Only a few taps from a hammer had it in bits.
The original plan was to see a grumpy friend, eat cake and borrow his sand blaster and drink coffee.
Coffee and grumpy friend was what happoned.

To refitt the sliding bars the fram is gently heated untill spit boils. The rods are cleaned and left in the frezzer for a few hours.

Finished.
This time I was trying a new wax/oil mix. Applied when the metal was warm.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I got this Kindling knife, for the simple reason I don't have one. I sold my last one a few years ago.

The back is burred over, the cutting edge is dented and gone soft.

Finished.
Again one of those images that does not say a thousand words.
The blade was removed, cleaned and heated to a dull red in a charcoal fire pit.

Then cleaned, the cutting edge was warmed in the charcoal untill a dull blue temper was reached, then the edge was restored with a wet stone.

Blade is finished with boiled linseed oil and wax. The handle is sealed with sanding sealer, then french polish.

 

[Pete.]

What is it that identifies it as a kindling knife? I'm not into hand tools so to me it looks like some kind of meat cleaver.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

What is it that identifies it as a kindling knife? I'm not into hand tools so to me it looks like some kind of meat cleaver.

3 things.
The shape of the blade.
Plus under the Made in Shefield stamp.
It says.
Kindling knife.

Plus I have owned, restored a few in the past.

 

[Pete.]

3 things.
The shape of the blade.
Plus under the Made in Shefield stamp.
It says.
Kindling knife.

Plus I have owned, restored a few in the past.

Fair enough. I guess if they were easy to tell apart they wouldn't need to put the name on it. I don't feel so ignorant now

 

[awemawson]

If you miss with the Kindling Knife it becomes a Meat Cleaver as you gather up your chopped off fingers

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Fair enough. I guess if they were easy to tell apart they wouldn't need to put the name on it. I don't feel so ignorant now

Everyday is a learning day

If you miss with the Kindling Knife it becomes a Meat Cleaver as you gather up your chopped off fingers

I still have 8 fingers.

 

[RWD3M]

I still have 8 fingers.

+ 2 thumbs I trust!

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

+ 2 thumbs I trust!

Of course.
I am not from Swindon

 

[AndersK]

I'm so sick and tired of clearing the driveway when snow slides off the roofs. When it does it's always wet and in huge amounts, hard like concrete where it drops
Not anymore

 

[RWD3M]

I'm so sick and tired of clearing the driveway when snow slides off the roofs. When it does it's always wet and in huge amounts, hard like concrete where it drops
Not anymore
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So is that to stop it sliding off or to break it up as it does?