Tool of the day

[angellonewolf]

Thought I'd make a thread on a tool that today saved you a lot of time or swearing

Mine was

I've struggled with removing wiper blades for yearsand year I'm a little over mid way in years so I've removed a few in my time

Should have bought one of these years ago
I bought this off of a guy that was getting out of mechanics and flogging some of the little used tools (all of the nice stuff he was keeping and I don't blame him boxes snap on wrenches spanners) but this was one of the things he had in the pile of junk to him
I think I payed 3 quid about 5 years ago I must have used it only 5 times in that time but the hassel that it has saved me I'd have paid the full price new (I'm assuming about 15 quid or less I've not looked) sprung loaded pull back on the arms go over the where the nut is on thr wiper arm and give a few turns and it pops the arm off with no effert

 

[bourbon]

Crocs!!!!

 

[Keithmac]

I bought one if those for our Kuga, they do battery terminals as well.

 

[angellonewolf]

Crocs!!!!

Yes I need some thing for the garden slip on and off easy for going back in the house and these are those I'm to old these days to worry about what I look like in my own house

 

[brightspark]

Yes I need some thing for the garden slip on and off easy for going back in the house and these are those I'm to old these days to worry about what I look like in my own house

one step down from jesus sandals and white socks

 

[cheb]

Yes I need some thing for the garden slip on and off easy for going back in the house and these are those I'm to old these days to worry about what I look like in my own house

That's what worn out and cut down wellies are for.

 

[dobbslc]

Crocs!!!!

AND socks!

 

[dobbslc]

I made this to inject wasp killer power up into the eaves when I had a big nest up there. It connects to my compressor and you fill it with a small funnel.



They dont like it up em!
Only got one sting...

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Crocs!!!!

Don't go welding in them....

 

[Anguz]

wrong crocs for welding... mine dont have holes in them

 

[Cobbler]

wrong crocs for welding... mine dont have holes in them

Yet!

 

[keithski122]

35 years in the motor trade and I've never had a problem removing wiper arms, just grab the arm wiggle it side to side, backwards and forwards and they normally pop off.

 

[bricol]

35 years in the motor trade and I've never had a problem removing wiper arms, just grab the arm wiggle it side to side, backwards and forwards and they normally pop off.

Same number DIY and only had one where I resorted to a screw type ball joint separator a year or two ago - Alfa taper fit one was very very well fitted

I stopped using it for removing track rod ends about 34 yrs ago when I discovered the crack the side of the arm with a hammer technique to release the taper quickly and with no damage to the rubber boot.

So I guess my tool of the day is my dads lump hammer that I've had custody of for the last 36 yrs.

 

[Wozzaaah]

one step down from jesus sandals and white socks

I’ve heard you wear those when you walk your whippet.

 

[brightspark]

I’ve heard you wear those when you walk your whippet.

nupe wear workie boots and take the dog out on extension dog lead and im on my push iron

 

[MetalMonkey]

35 years in the motor trade and I've never had a problem removing wiper arms, just grab the arm wiggle it side to side, backwards and forwards and they normally pop off.

I've had them stuck really bad and when you finally get them the arm has corroded so much you can't even see the splines on the drive, and have to spend ages with a pick trying to recreate them from the mess that is left.
Not often, but when it happens you are grateful to have a puller in the toolbox.