Whats your favorite 'unique' tool?

[superautobacs]

The HKP-114B is cool. I found a place to buy them online, but they are a hefty $130 USD.

Which site? ....$130 is crazy though!!!
Last time I checked on Hasco's site, they were out of stock.
I was informed by a person in Japan (who runs a body repair shop) that it was a limited production run, so that doesn't help either.

 

[Shadowdog500]

I use these a ton, not for surgery Actually thinking about getting longer ones too!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066DSTOE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for the link. Just bought one.

I have several pairs of forceps of varying sizes in my shop. They are extremely handy to have around.

First real use of this tool tonight and it worked like a champ.
I had to pull 2 deep internal o rings out of a 1/2 hole and this tool made it very easy. I got the o ring lifted slightly with an angled pick and reached deep into the hole with this tool to pull it right out. Worth every penny of the $11 I paid for it.

 

[noid]

Which site? ....$130 is crazy though!!!
Last time I checked on Hasco's site, they were out of stock.
I was informed by a person in Japan (who runs a body repair shop) that it was a limited production run, so that doesn't help either.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/shopping/bankinkougu_hkp-114b?lang=en&rc=yshop

Seems to be the only source.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Mine? Adjusting the valve clearance on P&W R2800's etc.

I would love to get "up close and personal" with one of those WWII P&W's !

 

[noid]

Pneumatic power bar for those hard to reach places where you can't get your impact wrench.

 

[Tuc04]

Pneumatic power bar for those hard to reach places where you can't get your impact wrench.

Do you have the specs on that? Manufacturer and part number?

 

[noid]

Do you have the specs on that? Manufacturer and part number?

Laser Tools 6414, under $100 off ebay.

 

[Tuc04]

Laser Tools 6414, under $100 off ebay.

I see they make a version you hit with a hammer as well. Anyone have an opinion on the advantage of one over the other? Which would remove the tighter bolt?

 

[noid]

I see they make a version you hit with a hammer as well. Anyone have an opinion on the advantage of one over the other? Which would remove the tighter bolt?

A power tool will always be stronger; but it doesn't really matter since you can use the pneumatic version with a hammer also.

 

[Dh3256]

I see they make a version you hit with a hammer as well. Anyone have an opinion on the advantage of one over the other? Which would remove the tighter bolt?

Technically the hammer version, since it's possible to apply a much higher impact force impulse with a hammer than with an air hammer.

As a practical matter, though, it probably doesn't matter. If the bolt is that stuck, the higher impulse strike of a hammer is more likely to just shear the head.

 

[noid]

These things are awesome; all metal and seal the compartments very well when closed.



They are made by Durham, same product different color (Gray vs Blue).

 

[Steve_P]

There are others like Hasco

HKP-115N for EVAP/Fuel system type connections:

and these ones: HKP-114A HKP-114B

I tried to see where I can source them and found that they seem to be only available in Japan, via their auto-body industry.

COO is unknown.

Those are nice, but sometimes you need a right angle between the handles and jaws for access. I bought a Lisle #37160 with a right angle but haven't used it yet. It's sheetmetal construction, and it doesn't have much reach, but I'll eventually see if it's useful.

Oh, and the Lisle 63600 is the filter wrench I use 99% of the time- the smaller size.

 

[Rinspeed]

Starrett snap punch.

 

[jeffmoss26]

a couple other favorites - my Klein and Greenlee fiberglass rods for fishing wire

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Good choice Jeff. I prefer the Greenlee over the Klein. Maybe the Home Depot offering of Klein is a poorer quality more like builder grade than what a electrician may buy at a proper wholesaler. My buddy bought the HD Klein and they didn’t stand up to well poor connectors. Im on my second set of GLs and pretty rough with them. When they break I drill out the connectors and cut the rods glue them and go back to work.

 

[noid]

No more polishing compound, metal wire wheels or cloth wheels; 3M hit a home run with these.

 

[Bighead38]

No more polishing compound, metal wire wheels or cloth wheels; 3M hit a home run with these.

How is it for rust?

 

[noid]

How is it for rust?

That's mainly what I bought it for; works wonderful. I got the 400 grit (blue color disk).

They have 50 grit through 1 micron.

 

[pizza]

wow. now i really want a bench grinder.

 

[Bighead38]

That's mainly what I bought it for; works wonderful. I got the 400 grit (blue color disk).

They have 50 grit through 1 micron.

I really want to try one but not sure what grit to try. I use a wire wheel all the time for cleaning rusty parts or rusty nuts and bolts.

 

[noid]

I really want to try one but not sure what grit to try. I use a wire wheel all the time for cleaning rusty parts or rusty nuts and bolts.

Had the same dilemma, found 400 to be a good middle ground; no regrets.

If you're working with more than surface rust, then I would say go 80 or 120.

 

[Negen]

Coconut opener easiest method to open coconuts

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[jeffmoss26]

 

[noid]

2 stroke leak down tester.

 

[ovilla]

Found this machined steel knob at www.swagoffroad.com. You just punch out the rolling pin, insert knob, and press your rolling pin back in. They also have a knob for the newer version of the HF 20 ton press. You can also use this same knob on an engine lift.

 

[qqzj]

While I was looking for the pictures I came across some posts that said you have to raise the engine 5 inches to change the rear plugs in a BRZ - lol, note to self don't ever get one of those.

That is not true. Subaru BRZ plug can be charged in place. In fact, there are 14mm sockets with a ujoint right on top of it. If you buy it from Amazon, I think the brand is Ares, things can be a lot easier.

 

[qqzj]

Nobody mentions these stuff? OTC oil drain plug tool. No more junk oil on my precious, perfect fingernails and soft tender fingers, priceless. I shall put the links in the next post. Finally reached 5 today.

 

[qqzj]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSJEBBO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMIX5WY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[zmotorsports]

2 stroke leak down tester.

I have the same one. It's gotten a lot of use over the years but kind of sits unused now. Great tool though.

 

[noid]

This setup has been pretty awesome; makes sharpening a breeze.

 

[noid]

Found this machined steel knob at www.swagoffroad.com. You just punch out the rolling pin, insert knob, and press your rolling pin back in. They also have a knob for the newer version of the HF 20 ton press. You can also use this same knob on an engine lift.

3D printing these would be a breeze. You got me thinking of making one of these in perferated form for my air compressors relieve valve that is always impossible to open by hand.

 

[noid]

Soft jaw pliers. When I got them I wasnt entirely sure what Iwould use them on, but quickly realized they were perfect for grabbing twisted rubber boots without tearing them.

They have also been good in grabbing plastic components that need a helping hand to get unstuck, without maring them.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Magnetic drain plug removal tool. Yes, manly men will say you don't need it, and you don't. But I've dropped the plug in the oil drain pan exactly zero times since I got it, and I haven't had a shirt sleeve full of old oil either.

 

[GForceJunky]

Magnetic drain plug removal tool. Yes, manly men will say you don't need, and you don't. But I've dropped the plug in the oil drain pan exactly zero times since I got it, and I haven't had a shirt sleeve full of old oil either.

I freaking love my magnetic drain plug removal tool! Saved me sooooo much mess!

 

[Steve_P]

3D printing these would be a breeze. You got me thinking of making one of these in perferated form for my air compressors relieve valve that is always impossible to open by hand.

Nice, but this is a generic Carr Lane or McMaster knob that they drill a hole thru for the roll pin. Of course it its $20 shipped it may be worth it, depending.... I have the Hartco one so I'm no fabricator for $18.

And yes, the oil plug tool is worth it, even with yearly oil changes

 

[noid]

Nice, but this is a generic Carr Lane or McMaster knob that they drill a hole thru for the roll pin. Of course it its $20 shipped it may be worth it, depending.... I have the Hartco one so I'm no fabricator for $18.

And yes, the oil plug tool is worth it, even with yearly oil changes

These could be 3D printed out of PETG for less than .50 cents in material cost.

They are making an absolute killing at $18-20.

 

[demarpaint]

Magnetic drain plug removal tool. Yes, manly men will say you don't need, and you don't. But I've dropped the plug in the oil drain pan exactly zero times since I got it, and I haven't had a shirt sleeve full of old oil either.

I've had one for years and recently started using it again. Why I stopped using it is beyond me. I have since found it to be a useful tool again.

 

[noid]

Magnetic drain plug removal tool. Yes, manly men will say you don't need it, and you don't. But I've dropped the plug in the oil drain pan exactly zero times since I got it, and I haven't had a shirt sleeve full of old oil either.

I use a flexible extension, with a nut grip socket (both koken).

Its entirely overkill compared to the price of what you pictured, but I already have them so I use them.



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[noid]

Its been a year, what new unique tools have you guys acquired?

 

[Ton ton]

Thank you for bumping the thread. Nothing new from me unfortunately.