Recent content by Bad dad

Robert, Well done as ever, that one series of photos is an clear instructional session on it's own. I still haven't had time to do anything on my old Jeep except get it sand blasted. But when I finally do I'll be going back through this thread from the beginning and practicing on some scrap...

I'd be happy with that, it looks good from here.

That's art folks. Dg.

That raises another question, as well as a chisel, what about those de scaling tools with the bunch of vibrating needles, I was wondering if they would generate enough vibration to help loosen old nuts?

Thanks for that, I had no idea it did that. Dg.

Hi All, Further to the info given here on the Journal I bought a Mac tools cut off on e bay, it seems to work. However there is a knurled sprung loaded collar or sleeve near the top with the words 'Caution do not engage sleeve during operation' Can someone tell me the purpose of this collar...

That's impressive stuff Robert, I'd be more than happy with a 'cheat' like that. Douglas.

Thanks for the speedy input Billy, what I didn't mention is that I'm in England so some of the brands you can obtain easily may not be so plentiful here, and I have an aversion to Chinese garbage, you how a quality tool feels. I dunno how much of it is psychological but they certainly feel...

Although I've been fettling with cars for years I've never owned any air tools. I've recently invested in a descent compressor so that I can undertake my Jeep restoration, hopefully in the new year. The next thing to get is a selection of air tools to make life easier (hopefully.) I have...

As a dyslexic I read that as 'Light Dining Spoon' and imagined something for eating soup being used in the garage, what a ****** eh?

Wow, Thanks for all the info robert. Douglas.

Hi Robert, Your writing, photos and general information are as good as your metal working, I'm sure we'll all benefit from your input. I'm hoping to make a start on my early 1942 Willys Jeep in the near future, providing I get some house and family things ******* to earn some good garage time...