Recent content by moorebrm

I make a tool for these snap rings that I call a hook screwdriver. Its an old flat bladed screwdriver filed into a curved hook that allows the snap ring to be prized out of the groove with the hooks point and then pulled linearity out of the component. A flat screwdriver will prize the snap ring...

littleponderosa I am in Australia so I assume 6 gallon tank means a LPG 20L TANK. Yes that size is big enough. They are a left hand thread so you need to cut off the old tap and thread out the fitting to a 1/2" or 3/4" right hand thread, put a T fitting on top 1/2" out one end 3/8 male air...

When I posted the charts I forgot to mention when you use the quick check thread identification images you use the crest (outer high point of the thread) against the outer high black v image. If the thread is correct then you should end up with a series of consistent diamond shapes all the way...

On-Wheels - I feel your pain Unfortunately we have all needed to use that method at times and it can do the job but all that raw torque can also result in spinning the component you are trying to work on rather than undoing the Nut/Bolt. I am 200lbs (some muscle mostly beer) the maximum torque...

To use a 3/4 impact you need a lot of air volume at system pressure. Your 3/8 hose is not big enough and its probably too long to get the volume at sufficient pressure. Solution Get a portable air makeup tank with short (4 foot) 1/2" hose direct from the tank to your 3/4" gun and attach your...

First time I have posted here so I though I would contribute a bolt chart I have put together. This chart provides some information on common metric and Standard threads and bolt torques. A foot pound to Newton Metre converter and a set of thread identification images is included. I have...