Recent content by lifespeed

I'm afraid I am not a vise restoration hobbyist or collector, I just have some projects that need a vise. I did check Craigslist, but the only Chas Parker had jaws that were absolutely wrecked. I couldn't see paying what they wanted for it.

Can someone recommend a good DIY-level vise? Are Yost or Wilton Taiwanese any good? I'm not sure a $500 - $700 professional machinist vise is justified for my needs; DIY automotive and home repair. But I would like to spend my $$ wisely and get something decent. I would like 4" wide jaws or...

All I have found so far is the IR 107 ratchet cover.

I used a round shank because it arrived first. The hex shanks arrived after I finished, but look like a more gradual chisel edge. And of course don't turn, which wasn't in issue in this case. Wish I had waited for the double-edged no-turn chisels, probably would have been a bit gentler on the...

Just got a Craftsman Model #875-199340 air ratchet. It has really sped up the car work. I would like to get a nice-fitting cover for it, any manufacturers, part numbers or the like?

Did this job a couple weeks ago. RRH10p-ts was adequate for the job, I did use max power. Have to allow time to special-order the bits.

No, it isn't welded in now - just jammed in really good. I've made this car better, I won't hack on it.

The CP4447 is impressive indeed, double the force of the RRH10P-TS and priced accordingly. I can only hope the RRH10P-TS will be adequate for my needs. I just do my hotrod hobby, don't work at a shop. I heard of Western Tool, but at this point I have Ajax bits on order. Although the slow...

The only 0.498" bits I found on Amazon are round shank. Ajax shows a square shank for the Atlas Copco. Or perhaps the round shank can be used if it is OK for the tool to spin in the rivet gun?

The thought has crossed my mind. The press fit between cross member and frame is into a C-channel bracket in the frame. So spreading it slightly with a weld descaling chisel seems pretty reasonable, and an acquaintance with the same car has used this approach successfully. I will definitely...

So I bought a used Atlas Copco RRH10P-TS, it looks like a quality tool. I also learned every air rivet/chisel/hammer manufacturer on the planet uses a different style bit! What a PITA. I ordered a modest selection of Ajax bits 4 days ago, but of course they aren't here yet. The only bits...

Seemed like a clever idea. $45 worth of chain and hooks later, it moved 1/16" of an inch before the frame started to flex. I'm not going to jack on it any harder. No doubt every car is a little different. Mine is not rusted, but that crossmember sure is pressed in there tight. Air chisel it...

Yes, but it results in a very stiff chassis. Which is enjoyable except when transmission work is needed. I thought of the pulling approach in the context of a fabricated tool with acme threads to pull the crossmember, but I like the jack and chain approach better.

I think I need an air chisel for a particularly vexing car disassembly job. I have a 2004 Mercury Marauder (like a Crown Vic) with the transmission crossmember press fit into two C-channel brackets on the side frame rails. It is notoriously difficult to remove. The factory installation...