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Offline Johnniespeed

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Re: Tools
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2008, 12:34:03 PM »
Sintax , I have about ten different snap ring pliers, of many different brands. I like the "Proto' brand the best, but I dont even know if they are still in business. I also like the Snap on ones. The el-cheapo ones are either too fat or flex too much to suit me, but sometimes they are the ones that fit the best.I have one from Matco that is a favorite too.
  I used to have the type with the interchangeable tips, but threw those away as the tips would flex too much.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2009, 12:30:12 PM »
old truck jack from mid 50's about 5000lb cap if memory is good
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Re: Tools
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2009, 01:15:27 PM »
There is an old Floor jack company called Hein-Werner or Hein-Warner, they made very good quality jacks back in the day. Perhaps your jack is from them. I doubt they are still in business, as they had high quality and high price. Seems the general public would rather have low quality and low price.
  Post a picture or two after it is rebuilt and repainted. It would be worth powdercoating if you plan on using or showing it.
  Just to tie it into the site, you could put your KX on top of it for the pic.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2010, 12:32:04 PM »
I know its been along time since this topic came around, but I finally got the camera out to post some of my tools.

the first is a slug that is heated and dropped into bearings prior to crank installation, the hex headed deal is for front axle installation.
a variety of tools for fork and shock work
various seal and busing drivers
crank tools, pullers of various designs
zip ty tire irons (the best I've ever used)
Lathe and mill ( you can make anything you need)
blind bearing remover
cylinder hones, if you must use a hone use these rather than a ball hone much easier on your cylinder.
press with a small brake attachment.
the motion pro sag gauge is the best one person unit I have ever used.
there is a set of Kimpex channel lock pliers, those things are amazing.

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Re: Tools
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2010, 01:11:16 PM »
Here is my favorite tools:


I use the small Makita 95% of the time.
The Battery powered Milwaukee 4% of the time.
The AC powered Milwaukee 1%.

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