Home made tools...

[NP99]

http://youtu.be/QKhRfSMd5WY

A handy bush tool vid I found...

[menace 2]

yeh ...I made one of them after seeing that video about a year ago to try on wishbones....a little bit of mucking around elsewhere but certainly works if no press available.

[threedogs]

Good old Roothy had plenty of these tricks, being an old bushie from way back

[NP99]

It's in line with a suggestion I made on the forum a while back re loaning tools out. If enough of these home variants were made we could loan out to a select few......maybe!!!

[mudnut]

Here's a flange spanner I made, to prevent bending the studs on a transfer case. And a drift for the radius arm bushes, I had machined up for $10, (I provided the steel). I also made a hand vacuum pump by reversing the rubber washers in an old bike pump.

[NP99]

A home made G clamp....

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Clamp/

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

I have a few of my homemade tools, i'll have a dig around

[mudnut]

It seems that sometimes you need three hands, to re-assemble some small electric motors. Here is an easy to make tool for holding carbon brushes in the correct position, so it is easy to fit them over the commutator.

Measure the distance that the brushes need to be held, drill a hole in a piece of wood, big enough to accommodate the rotor shaft and / or bearing. Nail some wire brads or nails in a pattern around the hole that will hold the brushes, without snagging on the brush holder assembly.

Use pliers to snip off the nail heads, so it is easy to slide the assembly off after the commutator has been slid into place.

Place the brush holder over the tool and slide the brushes back, so they are held by the nails. Slip the commutator in, then lift both the commutator and brush holder off the tool.

[NP99]

I found this on the www. Metal bending machine.....

[mjr350]

I found this on the www. Metal bending machine.....

Now thats a neat idea. same principle as the hydraulic pipe benders but you could probably roll rings if you could some how feed the steel in.
I have a few bits and pieces lying around that I've turned up on the lathe. I'll see what I can find in my travels.

[NP99]

Some for flat steel bending/shaping

[threedogs]

Heres an easy bending jig to make , Set the jaws to the correct width heat your steel and go for it,
Will bend ,flat ,round, square you name it
All it is is two pieces of angle iron with two 19mm rods welded to them

I have heaps so I'll put more later

[mudnut]

A simple one I posted on another thread, for vacuum cleaning the dirt, sand and oil from around the spark plugs, before you undo them. For the RB30 spark plugs, the inner diameter is 20mm and the outer 23mm. I used electrical tape as a seal for the vacuum pipe.

[mudnut]

If you have trouble using the small tubes of silicon for gaskets, I have found a a way to make it easy.

Keep an old silicon cartridge with the plastic plunger removed and the threaded bit cut off flush with the end.

Cut it to a length that allows you to push the tube's nozzle through the hole. Use a pair of pliers to fold the end of the tube enough to allow it to slide freely once you have placed it in the cartridge.

Adjust the plunger of the silicon gun to hold the tube.

Be careful not to force the trigger too hard or you may rupture the tube, especially if the nozzle hole is very small.

[the evil twin]

... works a treat in the Bathroom for KY Jelly, Colgate Toothpaste and Hemorrhoid Cream tubes as well.

Pays to ALWAYS double check what is loaded in the Gun before use tho and it is considered poor etiquette when visiting others to ask why they prefer the longer nozzles

I'll see if I can post up some Vids on correct techniques for use for you blokes to check out

[4bye4]

... works a treat in the Bathroom for KY Jelly, Colgate Toothpaste and Hemorrhoid Cream tubes as well.

Pays to ALWAYS double check what is loaded in the Gun before use tho and it is considered poor etiquette when visiting others to ask why they prefer the longer nozzles

I'll see if I can post up some Vids on correct techniques for use for you blokes to check out

It is difficult to video when using the product(s). I find it works better if you fix the camera on a stand and have another person as a model while you do the injecting. just sayin.

[mudnut]

... works a treat in the Bathroom for KY Jelly, Colgate Toothpaste and Hemorrhoid Cream tubes as well.

What ailment do you suffer to need to use all those ingredients at the same time?

[the evil twin]

What ailment do you suffer to need to use all those ingredients at the same time?

Dementia, Alzheimers and ... errr.... ummm... what ingredients?

Oh, those ingredients, well, when used in the correct order of KY, Preparation H and Colgate you can painlessly cure your 'roids and with regular use have an arsehole up to 3 shades whiter

[mudnut]

Got a piece 90mm bright steel machined up to make a drift for the front hub bearing seals. Only $15 dollars at a small engineering shop.

[mudnut]

Couldn't get Easy Outs because of Covid Lockdown, so I used an Allen key that was just slightly larger than the hole drilled through the broken bolt. Just make sure you hold the key straight as you tap it in with a hammer.

Edit: I think Easy Outs and such are made of steel that can be drilled out if they break. A broken allen key would require an especially hard drill.

[MudRunnerTD]

Got a piece 90mm bright steel machined up to make a drift for the front hub bearing seals. Only $15 dollars at a small engineering shop.

I have an old wheel bearing race that i have ground a little off the outside so t is a slip fit back into place, i use it as the drift to remove and press in the new races. works a treat.

[mudski]

Got a piece 90mm bright steel machined up to make a drift for the front hub bearing seals. Only $15 dollars at a small engineering shop.

Haha this is my version. Worked surprisingly well too.

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[DX grunt]

For a joke.... Home made tools......

I was born on 08th July and conceived 9 months before that. LOL

[the evil twin]

For a joke.... Home made tools......

I was born on 08th July and conceived 9 months before that. LOL

Don't get that sort of quality off the shelf old mate.... 9 months to design and manufacture a Tool that has lasted, what, 50 years and still works? Decent return on investment there :-)

[rusty_nail]

Don't get that sort of quality off the shelf old mate.... 9 months to design and manufacture a Tool that has lasted, what, 50 years and still works? Decent return on investment there :-)And definitely performs above it's original intended means!!!

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[Big Gags]

A good mate of mine is pretty handy with a lathe. I was admiring the soft face hammer he had made himself and was stoked when he said he would make one for me for $80. His had aluminium and plastic faces which he replicated for mine but he also threw in a brass striking face as well as a bonus......really happy with it and it will last me a lifetime!!!
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[MB]

Crikey BG Mate, that is truly Artwork Brother [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah Ghee, that is pretty bloody Nice!

[Cremulator]

Gotta be happy with that. It's truely a thing of beauty!

[Mickhead]

Awesome work, is it stainless?

[MudRunnerTD]

I'll just leave this here....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/161.jpg

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[MB]

Picked up an industrial grade 2hp Belt Sander off Gumtree last night for a steal thanks to some more Youtubey wacky inspiration [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/173.jpg
Custom 500mm X 3470mm 40 grit sanding belts ordered today, hopefully arrive early next week [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/174.jpg
Professional grade wet/dry vacuum head for $59 bucks locally purchased should bolt up pretty easy for dust extraction adaptions to come [emoji120]
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[Mickhead]

Mate 40 grit is way too harsh, if you fall over and land arse first you will have an instant coccygectomy.
And wish you had used 1200.😂😂😂

[MB]

Legend Thanks Mick Mate, Appreciated Safety Advice will call tomorrow to degrit belts [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Mad bustard!! Gunna take some hanging on brother! How big are the slabs you are wanting to put on that.

[MB]

Nah not for slabs Daz Mate, maybe in the future we can bolt two together lengthwise and two inverted above for a single slab passes [emoji23]
This is simply a two man station planned for flat decking side by side the little 100mm diameter in half sliced cladding loggies [emoji1696][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Nah not for slabs Daz Mate, maybe in the future we can bolt two together lengthwise and two inverted above for a single slab passes [emoji23]
This is simply a two man station planned for flat decking side by side the little 100mm diameter in half sliced cladding loggies [emoji1696][emoji106]


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Nice, are you pulling across or along this mate. Have you got a YouTube vid of this idea. Keen to see. I have spent a few 1000 hours hanging off pieces of pine on a linisher. Fundamentally what you are doing here on a grander scale.

[MB]

For safety clarity:
Guards galore planned [emoji736]
0-16kmph tests planned [emoji736]
Product efficiency planned [emoji736]
Risk analysis documented/implemented and operationally certified thereafter eventually/hopefully by our Veteran on staff professional [emoji736]
Dream Big, Stay Safe [emoji51][emoji106][emoji106]






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[rusty_nail]

Nah not for slabs Daz Mate, maybe in the future we can bolt two together lengthwise and two inverted above for a single slab passes [emoji23]
This is simply a two man station planned for flat decking side by side the little 100mm diameter in half sliced cladding loggies [emoji1696][emoji106]


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[MB]

Here’s one of the yanky home setups Daz Mate!

https://youtu.be/MJppW06Kxjs

Will test out myself (Guinea Pig) speeds of up to 10kmph with some new 45 degree overhanging edge full length edge shields for +3mm aris edges required too to meet our AS4685 [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

A good mate of mine is pretty handy with a lathe. I was admiring the soft face hammer he had made himself and was stoked when he said he would make one for me for $80. His had aluminium and plastic faces which he replicated for mine but he also threw in a brass striking face as well as a bonus......really happy with it and it will last me a lifetime!!!
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I made mine back in 1988 at school. Made up the plastic handle, the lot! And I still use it.
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[MudRunnerTD]

Here’s one of the yanky home setups Daz Mate!

https://youtu.be/MJppW06Kxjs

Will test out myself (Guinea Pig) speeds of up to 10kmph with some new 45 degree overhanging edge full length edge shields for +3mm aris edges required too to meet our AS4685 [emoji106][emoji106]


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That is sik mate. With the stop setup he has ans you feeding your stock across the belt it will work very well.

His slowest setting was 6mph which is 10kmh. You might find a little faster will be better. Cant wait to see it is action mate.

[mudnut]

I found that an old camera tripod leg is great for the times you need an adjustable pole to press the pedal to check the stop lights or trailer socket when you are alone.

[Rossco]

I found that an old camera tripod leg is great for the times you need an adjustable pole to press the pedal to check the stop lights or trailer socket when you are alone.That's a great idea I usually just grab a stick and adjust with the seat but that much better[emoji106][emoji106]

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[MB]

Internally wire wound industrial diesel hose stretcherer out of a set of woeful old bolt cutters bound for the scrap heap today:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/194.jpg
Inserted and levered 10mm at a time found the wire slip through the hose inner molding until presto....the prick finally fit on the tank [emoji23]
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[Big Gags]

Awesome work, is it stainless?

Aluminium handle with a steel head and aluminium, nylon, and brass striking faces.

[MudRunnerTD]

Internally wire wound industrial diesel hose stretcherer out of a set of woeful old bolt cutters bound for the scrap heap today:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/194.jpg
Inserted and levered 10mm at a time found the wire slip through the hose inner molding until presto....the prick finally fit on the tank [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/195.jpg
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You are fair dinkum That Guy mate!! "we MB'd it". Love it mate.

[Plasnart]

You are fair dinkum That Guy mate!! "we MB'd it". Love it mate.

20 minutes earlier this kid ran into MB's workshop yelling "Help me mister I missed the school bus!"

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[Rossco]

Few coat hangers, shopping bags and dental floss neknimit. . .

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[MB]

It’s all good and well temporarily stretching the shiat out of diesel fuel filler lines but petroleum goes tits up at exactly 88mph [emoji51]
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[MB]

Not really a tool but found this trick on Youtubey that may help someone out there too:
https://youtu.be/Sq5YJbZXaZk
Once I worked out that Aussies & Kiwis call Yanky ‘Baking Soda’ by its true name ‘Bi-Carb Soda’ I decanted some from the cupboard and will keep in my emergency truck kit [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/60.jpg




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[jay see]

I made mine back in 1988 at school. Made up the plastic handle, the lot! And I still use it.
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNot all tools, but all make in EWP (engineering workshop practice) at Tech school probably around the same time as mark. My soft face hammer is still at my folks along with the flipper and fork which go with the BBQ tongs. The old man still has a little piston and rod that's on his keys, made on a small cnc, way back in the day. This ball peen hammer I think was my brother's which probably means he has mine. Also made a vee block and at trade school, but have no idea where that ended up.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/61.jpg

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[mudski]

Not all tools, but all make in EWP (engineering workshop practice) at Tech school probably around the same time as mark. My soft face hammer is still at my folks along with the flipper and fork which go with the BBQ tongs. The old man still has a little piston and rod that's on his keys, made on a small cnc, way back in the day. This ball peen hammer I think was my brother's which probably means he has mine. Also made a vee block and at trade school, but have no idea where that ended up.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/61.jpg

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Schools aren’t like they used to be hey John. I did cooking, sewing, yes sewing, plastics, sheet metal, engineering, woodwork and electronics for most of my senior years. Got A’s or A+ in all of them.


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[rusty_nail]

More a storage solution but I mounted up my thicknesser today with stuff I had laying around. Two sets of drawer runners to give me flexibility of positioning and you have the below result. Should make it much less of a pain to store and use in my limited space.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/63.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/64.jpg

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[Cremulator]

More a storage solution but I mounted up my thicknesser today with stuff I had laying around. Two sets of drawer runners to give me flexibility of positioning and you have the below result. Should make it much less of a pain to store and use in my limited space.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/63.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/64.jpg

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkExcellent! Your little workshop space is great, good work rusty_nail [emoji108]
I'm taking notes [emoji6]

[Rossco]

Wow, that is nifty, bloody love it [emoji106][emoji106]

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[jay see]

Schools aren’t like they used to be hey John. I did cooking, sewing, yes sewing, plastics, sheet metal, engineering, woodwork and electronics for most of my senior years. Got A’s or A+ in all of them.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYep same and that's why some of the trades are dying.[emoji17]

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[threedogs]

200 plus years old, still going strong
Blacksmith made and sold by weight.
the big one weighs more than 50kg
a real horse of a leg vice, the smaller
is from peter wright in England again
hand made

[Cremulator]

200 plus years old, still going strong
Blacksmith made and sold by weight.
the big one weighs more than 50kg
a real horse of a leg vice, the smaller
is from peter wright in England again
hand madeInteresting!
I got one of these large vices from my neighbour last year who was going to send it to scrap.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/03/75.jpg

[MB]

Everyone must know someone that’s got one of them great old things, pretty sure AB ‘s neighbour gave him one too and he uses it quite a bit[emoji23]


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[Brissieboy]

I have a large one as well. Jaws are only 5" wide but she weight a ton. Blacksmith's vice. Made so that you can bash the hell out of them, unlike most bench vices. But she's no precision instrument.

[threedogs]

Cremulator its missing the mounting plate but thats
no problem.
Mount it on a stump , you can pound all day with a 5lb mash
hammer and you wont stress the vice at all.
Perfect for any heavy jobs and I mean heavy jobs.
Grab some chalk and rub on the back of the jaws
it may have a makers mark like Peter Wright considered
the Guru of leg vices and anvils
How wide are the jaws on you leg vice???
Heres three proper tools add my furnace and you can make anything
he he he

[Cremulator]

Cremulator its missing the mounting plate but thats
no problem.
Mount it on a stump , you can pound all day with a 5lb mash
hammer and you wont stress the vice at all.
Perfect for any heavy jobs and I mean heavy jobs.
Grab some chalk and rub on the back of the jaws
it may have a makers mark like Peter Wright considered
the Guru of leg vices and anvils
How wide are the jaws on you leg vice???
Heres three proper tools add my furnace and you can make anything
he he heYeh it was welded to a steel table. You can see where I had to cut the welded tabs where the old mounting plate would have been.
I think the jaws are about 150mm wide. I'll have to measure them when I get a chance.

[AB]

200 plus years old, still going strong
Blacksmith made and sold by weight.
the big one weighs more than 50kg
a real horse of a leg vice, the smaller
is from peter wright in England again
hand made

Hey I got one of them too lol
MB that was the old work bench we bought on Gumtree years ago which had that attached to it. I use it all the time haha

[mudnut]

Bit of copper pipe, welder and a screwdriver to make an easy out for bolts broken deep into the thread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8N0y0jVAng

[MB]

Can’t take credit for this concoction (Youtubey) but have been carrying around both emergency parts for a little while now:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/308.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/309.jpg
As soon as the Superglue hits the Bi-Carb you need to move incredibly quick before the strongest ever Epoxy type joint is bonded [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/310.jpg

Would easily patch a plastic OEM Nissan Radiator too, keep em in your kit [emoji6][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Hodge]

Can’t take credit for this concoction (Youtubey) but have been carrying around both emergency parts for a little while now:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/308.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/309.jpg
As soon as the Superglue hits the Bi-Carb you need to move incredibly quick before the strongest ever Epoxy type joint is bonded [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/310.jpg

Would easily patch a plastic OEM Nissan Radiator too, keep em in your kit [emoji6][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHave you YouTubed the low-flame mod for that stove Marko mate ???? Works a treat !!

https://youtu.be/LFWa8VKtC9g

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[MB]

Thanks Hodgey, I’m trying to watch it now, farkin internet is only allowing wordies, will climb on the roof again...5 mins [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Thank you so much Hodgey Mate!!
Makes total sense now Brother Appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
The reason I completely broke my cookers plastic dial off was the right side completely jammed on dangerously so the Leatherman Multitool had to kick into gear ripping it off and then using its pliers to contain the situation [emoji23]
Debacle, but still the best wind ‘resistant’ cooker I’ve owned to date [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Thank you so much Hodgey Mate!!
Makes total sense now Brother Appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]
The reason I completely broke my cookers plastic dial off was the right side completely jammed on dangerously so the Leatherman Multitool had to kick into gear ripping it off and then using its pliers to contain the situation [emoji23]
Debacle, but still the best wind ‘resistant’ cooker I’ve owned to date [emoji1696][emoji120]


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I thought we didntheblow flame mod to yours in tassie mate? We spoke about it for sure as Winnie and I have both done it.

That bicarb truck sounds like the secret squirrel for that kit you can buy crackfix I think it's called.

[MudRunnerTD]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/04/311.jpg
MB this stuff

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[mudski]

Have you YouTubed the low-flame mod for that stove Marko mate ???? Works a treat !!

https://youtu.be/LFWa8VKtC9g

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I have that same stove. Got it over a year ago using my credit card points. Still haven’t used it. I keep going back to my smaller single burner one.


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[Hodge]

I have that same stove. Got it over a year ago using my credit card points. Still haven’t used it. I keep going back to my smaller single burner one.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI ditched those butane thingies yonks ago after I got the hyperflame. Best stove I've ever owned. One of the first things I pack when going away.

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[mudski]

I ditched those butane thingies yonks ago after I got the hyperflame. Best stove I've ever owned. One of the first things I pack when going away.

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Yeah I’m just a lazy mofo.


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[MB]

You’ll love it Mr Mark, invest in the additional BBQ plate too, fits heaps on there and maybe keep your single burner for a pot or wok on the side [emoji106][emoji106]
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[mudski]

You’ll love it Mr Mark, invest in the additional BBQ plate too, fits heaps on there and maybe keep your single burner for a pot or wok on the side [emoji106][emoji106]
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Is that hotplate a Coleman thing or generic?

[MB]

Yeah Coleman Mate, has 4 x cast tabs underneath that lock into the OEM burner shields keeping it about 10mm off them. Works so much better than a cast iron pan hard on top of the shields [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Hodge]

Yeah Coleman Mate, has 4 x cast tabs underneath that lock into the OEM burner shields keeping it about 10mm off them. Works so much better than a cast iron pan hard on top of the shields [emoji106][emoji106]




Fine, you've talked me into it Marko mate! Off to BCF I go ... This might happily retire my trusty pan tucked away in camp box which mysteriously went missing from handbrakes kitchen several yonks ago.

[MB]

They’re the go Hodgey Mate!
Instructions say to not transport the BBQ plate inside the unit but I just ignored that, shut the lid, fliped it on its edge and off we go!
Hasn’t hurt it at all [emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Yes i have a cast plate on the grill and it's too hot. I will invest in the cast plate to suit for sure.

[Plasnart]

Yes i have a cast plate on the grill and it's too hot. I will invest in the cast plate to suit for sure.

I actually don't get this at all Daz! :D

[MB]

I think what Daz might mean Plassy is that with a flat fry pan directly on top of the new age wind shields the heat is too centralised causing uneven cooking.
Unlike traditional camping cooktops these rippers don’t have side wind wings but special circular shields around each jet thingymebob.
Does allow you to put huge water/yabby pots and woks atop exceeding the cookers width but frypans really struggle to keep to a low and slow even heat.
The raised BBQ OEM plate still finds two ‘hot spots’ above each burner but nowhere near as bad as a capped frypan if any of that makes sense [emoji23]
Great Cookers [emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

I think what Daz might mean Plassy is that with a flat fry pan directly on top of the new age wind shields the heat is too centralised causing uneven cooking.
Unlike traditional camping cooktops these rippers don’t have side wind wings but special circular shields around each jet thingymebob.
Does allow you to put huge water/yabby pots and woks atop exceeding the cookers width but frypans really struggle to keep to a low and slow even heat.
The raised BBQ OEM plate still finds two ‘hot spots’ above each burner but nowhere near as bad as a capped frypan if any of that makes sense [emoji23]
Great Cookers [emoji106][emoji106]


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Nope, didn't feel anything doc. Might need to see yours in action to understand.

Been doing a bit of Rooftop eyeballing juggling thinking and getting warmed for a quick combo far east revisit/new venture bush blast before the SC's kick in.

You'll understand. I'm speaking MB.

[MB]

Copy that.......Roger wants to run ropes for me’s [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

Copy that.......Roger wants to run ropes for me’s [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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Umm yeah I'll call ya. Can speak MB 101 level but not fluent! :D

[MudRunnerTD]

I actually don't get this at all Daz! :D

Yeah so my plate sits straight in the wind shield. As MB stated it causes a real Hot spot and everything burns. The plate made for the unit has feet on it that sit the plate about 10mm to 15mm up off the shield allowing the heat to be a broader spread. In Tassie I had a wire trivet that I trialed under the plate to lift ans it helped a bit.

They are a waist of time though if you dont also do the action clean detailed in the YT links. The factory Low setting would at best be a High Simmer. Once rhe heat is in these things will cook your dinner on Low.

[BrazilianY60]

Build this ugly thing to pull the steering wheel of my Y60. It did the job, so I can't complain.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Build this ugly thing to pull the steering wheel of my Y60. It did the job, so I can't complain.

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Haha! I reckon you could use that when doing a Brake pad change too mate, thought that was what it was. Perfect for pushing that piston back.

[jff45]

I saw this homemade tools thread and thought I’d post some pics of a sheet bender I made some weeks ago. I had no special reason to build it apart from the fact that I always wanted one and, after watching a few YT vids on DIY units and seeing as I had most of what I needed anyway, I decided to get into it.
It’s almost all done with DC TIG. Getting in some practice on my new Unimig Razor 200 AC/DC.

As luck would have it, I had just recently installed a diesel heater in our caravan and wanted to protect the fragile hot air tubing so I made a tunnel from 1.6mm tread plate ally all bent with this bender.

I might get around to painting it one day..

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[MB]

Magnificent John Mate!
Keep them coming pretty please, truly inspiring stuff, Legendary [emoji106][emoji106][emoji736][emoji736]


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[MB]

Was so excited today, our local Blacksmith brought our wacky concept to life and delivered so I quickly raced up to our little coupe for some barking mad tests:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/113.jpg

I fair dinkum got a twitch in my jocks upon first insertion:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/114.jpg

Disaster, damn thing follows the point of least resistance straight back up off the Sapwood and is exhausting attempting to keep it on a straight track to the end:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/115.jpg

Our original lightweight 5 minute popping crowbar/spuds are still number #1, was worth having a crack though, no harm no foul [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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[rusty_nail]

Was so excited today, our local Blacksmith brought our wacky concept to life and delivered so I quickly raced up to our little coupe for some barking mad tests:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/113.jpg

I fair dinkum got a twitch in my jocks upon first insertion:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/114.jpg

Disaster, damn thing follows the point of least resistance straight back up off the Sapwood and is exhausting attempting to keep it on a straight track to the end:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/115.jpg

Our original lightweight 5 minute popping crowbar/spuds are still number #1, was worth having a crack though, no harm no foul [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/116.jpg


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[MB]

Gernie….Stihl 4,200psi with power head still does have its place over the summer months when barks are locked on solid for sure Nico Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Gernie….Stihl 4,200psi with power head still does have its place over the summer months when barks are locked on solid for sure Nico Mate [emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHow dare I degrade your precious stihl mate lol. Hey I had the privilege of using a spitwater 5000psi jobbie earlier in the week, far out they are a lot of work to handle!!!

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[MB]

[emoji23]The joys of the keyboard wording construction, my apologies Nico Mate, didn’t mean that honestly [emoji23]
Jokes aside, deliberately went with the lesser 4,200psi purchase back then as was lead to believe users needed a licence for greater than 4,500psi wicked toe cutoff variants maybe?


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[jff45]

Couldn't you run a line up the trunk with a chainsaw to create a path of least resistance?

[MB]

Thanks John Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
That was the exact second test trialled just before giving up and going back to the old faithful spud [emoji1648][emoji23]
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[Avo]

Just put ya snow chains on n drive along them length ways,that'll get em peeling...

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[MB]

Now that is a great idea thanks Avo Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
Have watched the mills out the back of Hervey Bay region use their huge loaders and skidders debarking telephone pole sized timbers, worked extremely fast but left too many black tyre marks for our finished product needs without a heap of sanding work back at the yard.
Chains on our little Kanga loader could work nicely too we’ll try firstly, might even leave a funky distressed look to the surface if they do break through.
It will hopefully help getting it started that’s for sure thanks again mate, where it gets stuck on these Sugar Gums specifically is they are self pruning in their plantation environment so the bark gets quite attached wherever the small limbs were previously hiding underneath.


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[mudnut]

Simple question from a simple mind. Did you try dragging instead of pushing the debarking bars, Mark.

[MB]

Thanks Craig Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
We’ll give that a try too this week, weather permitting. [emoji1696][emoji120]


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[mudnut]

What about push-pull, with two bars attached. One to guide, both applying force to strip the bark?

[MB]

Thanks Again Craig Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
One of the most noticeable unfortunate things I did initially find was the energy excerpted shoving versus simply dropping and leveraging the old fashioned fast bar spuds. I’ll try anything once but to keep it up for a full 8hrs is hard/impossible for me [emoji23]


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[Avo]

Oi MB ,are you smacking the bark with the back of the axe first....we use to ha e to over here,sort of releases the tension between bark wood....back in the day I use to do post n rails,with jarrah of course so this is just a question suggestion

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[MB]

That’s the beauty too of the spud/crow bars Thanks Avo Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
When we use them to, raise/drop/raise/drop along to cut the line instead of chainsawing a line it shock/pops the bark up for approximately 25% of its top circumference, once top opened we just lever and peel off like a bark canoe. The photos above weren’t very elegant as was butchered testing all sorts of angles, walloping, scraping exhaustion [emoji51][emoji23]


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[MB]

A little Red Ironbark lucky example of using my boots a few months ago with an 8kg too heavy all day crowbar to firstly cut the top popping line:

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Shocking definitely works AVO Mate[emoji106][emoji106]
Disclaimer: Only when the sapwood is seasonally running, Summertime no chance of this [emoji51]


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[mudnut]

What about a spur that spikes the log and gives you traction. Drawing is not to scale.

After the initial start where you get enough meat for the spike to bite, it should let you steer and use leverage instead of brute force.

Somewhat the same concept as they use to move rail cars.

[MB]

Thanks Craig Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
I’ll try Youtubey searching the rail car mover mechanism, sounds powerful for sure [emoji123][emoji1696]

EDIT: Is it similar to this one found Craigstar?

https://youtu.be/7W8c_jMVYAs

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[mudnut]

Yeah, but using the leverage from pushing down, not lifting. Looking at it, I think it will just try and bust out the top of the bark. Anyway just a thought.

[Plasnart]

Yeah, but using the leverage from pushing down, not lifting. Looking at it, I think it will just try and bust out the top of the bark. Anyway just a thought.

I think you'd need the spiked pivot lever at a much more acute angle (and spring-loaded for rebound), the thrust lever foot operated and the cutting head fixed (not pivoted) to optimise forward and slightly downward thrust for this to work.

IMHO of course :)

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks Craig Mate [emoji106][emoji106]
I’ll try Youtubey searching the rail car mover mechanism, sounds powerful for sure [emoji123][emoji1696]

EDIT: Is it similar to this one found Craigstar?

https://youtu.be/7W8c_jMVYAs

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Hey Markie, sorry have not been following this....

Grab one of these for your Milwalkie drill on hammer only.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/full-boar-135mm-clay-spade-chisel-with-30mm-hex-shank_p0126026?gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0-lI04pm6eKo4ylE7Zc88yY27Uw_0733Ps5gt68hEHf2cr87ZG5V 4RoClqUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

if you have power where you are then easy on an SDSPlus Rotary hammer drill. If not then the Milwalkie Rotary hammer only will work fine. Easy as i reckon. Turn it over face down and it should make easy work of it.

[MudRunnerTD]

https://www.wish.com/product/5d68dc31636f91078c747464?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=AU&_force_currency_code=AUD&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5d68dc31636f91078c747464&ad_cc=AU&ad_curr=AUD&ad_price=24.00&campaign_id=12255701244&retargeting=true&exclude_install=true&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X00IXI62UzUnarOUKoEaF jSUfxyRk7_fYzeBfip1GO_t3ItzeYzdmLBoCM3gQAvD_BwE&share=web


Any of these will make light work of it too mate.

https://www.totaltools.com.au/power-tool-accessories/chiselling/sds-plus-chisels/sds-plus-chisel-individuals

Most underpinners use these to hand dig holes in Clay und3er foundations if they cant get a machine in. If you are swinging off a drill all day t will still be an easier day than swinging of a breaker bar for sure. You should be able to move around and use this like a peeler.

[MudRunnerTD]

I have an 11kg SDS Max drill here if you want to go bigger mate, you are welcome to borrow it. I have the clay spade for it too. If you are against a brick wall then anything is better than slugging it out. we can sort out getting it over to you.
Matty is coming here on the weekend. You are welcome for a beer too ;)

[MB]

Thanks Dazman Appreciated [emoji120][emoji120]

We did have two cordless hammer drills set up with exactly them years ago in the yard back at base and they did work great with heated curves customised to them [emoji106][emoji106]
Unfortunately the trees/logs had to be forklifted up singularly onto steel stands for working back height honest needs and to be honest again my stuffed wrists and even healthier young guns couldn’t do more than an hour or so at a time without real hand muscle/tendon soreness [emoji51]
Seasonal debarking is absolute key with any contraption and warmer months (summer) is nearly impossible on Ironbark once sapwoods have stopped running, even worse when its been transported out of the coupe back to forklift base and quickly stuck like shiiit to a blanket [emoji22]


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[Rossco]

Got to try out home made Alaskan style mill over last couple of weeks. . Very happy with how she went, dropped one Yellow Stringy and grabbed anther nice log from next door to mill up some chunky rustic boards with live edge to build a fernery for the folks up at Coota. . http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/4.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/5.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/6.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/7.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

Do this week I've been trying to buy some proper dust extraction for my larger tools(thicknesser and table saw) however I was advised reducing the intake with reduce the suction dramatically and would make the extractor useless(yes some here have suggested the same before too). So tonight I came up with this.

It's a 44 gallon drum I had laying around, I set an intake and out feed on the lid and jeezus! Works like a charm. Not a spec of dust in the vaccum, and heaps of chips in the drum. Thrilled with the end result.

Yes my shed is a pigsty at the moment.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/74.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/75.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/76.jpg

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[Cremulator]

Does the top come of that drum? Looks like it would be easy to line it with a large bag that you could empty easily [emoji106]
Top mod!

[rusty_nail]

Does the top come of that drum? Looks like it would be easy to line it with a large bag that you could empty easily [emoji106]
Top mod!Hi mate, yes the drum lid is removable and I have a liner bag in it. Ended up being a very convenient and complete solution to be laying around.

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[Cremulator]

Hi mate, yes the drum lid is removable and I have a liner bag in it. Ended up being a very convenient and complete solution to be laying around.

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkThat is excellent! Nice one [emoji122]
I love these little hacks that make things easier/better [emoji106][emoji106]

[Cremulator]

Also that timber has come up nice [emoji106]

[rusty_nail]

Works great on the table saw, little to no dust. Thicknesser is proving to be more difficult. I would say 25% went on the floorhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/82.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/83.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/07/84.jpg

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[Cremulator]

Looks like a butchers shop [emoji23]
I'm sure it's a big improvement though!

[mudnut]

This thing is so good, but I had never heard of it, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2LY857oTY

[MudRunnerTD]

This thing is so good, but I had never heard of it, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2LY857oTY

Outstanding!!!. That is a Great Hack. i will 100% use that.

[Plasnart]

This thing is so good, but I had never heard of it, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2LY857oTY

That. Is. Uh. Mazing!

Me: "C'mon c'mon where we going here? C'mon what is this thing. C'mon mate just get to the poin............what the farrrrrrr?????" haha

[Clunk]

That. Is. Uh. Mazing!

Me: "C'mon c'mon where we going here? C'mon what is this thing. C'mon mate just get to the poin............what the farrrrrrr?????" hahaI gave up after a few seconds..... so what's he do to get complex lines? Stick it up his arse and wiggle it around whilst holding a pen in the other hand?

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[Plasnart]

I gave up after a few seconds..... so what's he do to get complex lines? Stick it up his arse and wiggle it around whilst holding a pen in the other hand?

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Haha you'll just have to suck it up and watch it through mate. It is very clever.

[rusty_nail]

I gave up after a few seconds..... so what's he do to get complex lines? Stick it up his arse and wiggle it around whilst holding a pen in the other hand?

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if youre into recreating shapes then its the hot tip for you!

[Clunk]

Haha you'll just have to suck it up and watch it through mate. It is very clever.Oooooh it's actually a woman. At first I just thought he might have been a eunuch

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[Clunk]

if youre into recreating shapes then its the hot tip for you!Love a good hot tip

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[Plasnart]

This thing is so good, but I had never heard of it, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2LY857oTY

He mentioned boatbuilders in this clip but made a 2D shape. It was impressive how it worked, but I'd like to see how 3D objects can be plotted with this method, if at all.
How to 3D this concept?

[MudRunnerTD]

He mentioned boatbuilders in this clip but made a 2D shape. It was impressive how it worked, but I'd like to see how 3D objects can be plotted with this method, if at all.
How to 3D this concept?

I reckon you would have to make all sides this way and build the model then measure and or use a sliding bevel to get the 3D angles.

[Mickhead]

This thing is so good, but I had never heard of it, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2LY857oTY

Looks great for straight lines, thinking it will not be great if you got some curves in your shape

[Clunk]

Looks great for straight lines, thinking it will not be great if you got some curves in your shapeThat's where you just get as many datums as you think would be required along the curved edges

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[rusty_nail]

i did try it, it works well. was pretty impressed.

[mudnut]

He mentioned boatbuilders in this clip but made a 2D shape. It was impressive how it worked, but I'd like to see how 3D objects can be plotted with this method, if at all.
How to 3D this concept?

I was thinking about this, and came up with a solution for 3D. If you could get an old transistor radio extendable antenna, you could mount it on the tick stick. When you make the base outline, swivel and extend the antenna to the 3D point. Measure the angle and length and write it in that traced outline. Simples.

[Plasnart]

I was thinking about this, and came up with a solution for 3D. If you could get an old transistor radio extendable antenna, you could mount it on the tick stick. When you make the base outline, swivel and extend the antenna to the 3D point. Measure the angle and length and write it in that traced outline. Simples.

I get that, I really do. But how do you then cut it from virgin material? You can't just get around with vertival cuts, it will be all wrong. It needs to be cut at respective angles through the material. I can get no further than that though. Plenty of better brains around than mine!

[Mickhead]

That's where you just get as many datums as you think would be required along the curved edges

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Try that at home and let me know how it goes I would not have te patience 🤪

[MudRunnerTD]

Try that at home and let me know how it goes I would not have te patience 🤪

It would be pretty easy mate. Using the tick stick and just ploy the curve . Yes you would have to join the dots but with 6 or 8 plots you'd be done. Infact use the full tick stick for the important corners and just the head only along the curve line. This would make very light work of it.

[mudnut]

A couple of clamp hacks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbBwocFoo4k

[MB]

Home made tools, plenty of seriously struggling folk unfortunately our there whom truly wish they had a family income let alone an old school paint can or stack of bricks on any site carpark to smash down some sustenance for a 15m smoko free and 30 minutes fully paid rest…..Australian Outdoors Rock…ENJOY [emoji106][emoji106]

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[MB]

We cheated and purchased a log grapple for our little plantation coupe tractor last week, just put the final coat of paint on our homemade baby log truck steel side safety bolsters [emoji106][emoji106]

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[MB]

Sacrificial gluts are in now, could only track down cypress on a Sunday within 10km’s [emoji23]Pins and lynchpins all thankfully lined up too, we’ll start on a new chunky steel headboard tomorrow in case we need to stomp on the brakes for a cyclist mob when they’re allowed back in the hills [emoji51]
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[MB]

Yes Officer, I can assure you we’re under 4.3m………nearly sh#t myself on today’s frame mock-up, only just made it by 0.5mm [emoji28][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
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[Plasnart]

Yes Officer, I can assure you we’re under 4.3m………nearly sh#t myself on today’s frame mock-up, only just made it by 0.5mm [emoji28][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/86.jpg

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Got a job in Montague St mate, can you come down? :D

[mudnut]

Yes Officer, I can assure you we’re under 4.3m………nearly sh#t myself on today’s frame mock-up, only just made it by 0.5mm [emoji28][emoji120][emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/86.jpg

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No probs. Just air down!

[Mickhead]

Home made tools, plenty of seriously struggling folk unfortunately our there whom truly wish they had a family income let alone an old school paint can or stack of bricks on any site carpark to smash down some sustenance for a 15m smoko free and 30 minutes fully paid rest…..Australian Outdoors Rock…ENJOY [emoji106][emoji106]

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Youd be kind of farked if you were seriously ill in an ambo at the start of that roadblock, think about others in more need and eat your lunch on the nature strip. Farkwits.

[MB]

We finally gave the Kiwi-Rata Power Claw a run this week, beautifully manufactured, fasterer and saferer [emoji106][emoji106]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/09/144.jpg

Our home made elecy remote winch tower snig trailer will serve as a cartage sled only from here on in/out 🥲

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[BrazilianY60]

Made out of 20mm x 20mm repurposed square tube and repurposed casters.
The goal was to be able to fit my very first tool box given to me by my old man when I was around 15 y.o., maybe less.

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The only new material in this are the 16ga carbon steel trays that I had cut and bent from the steel market.

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After some filing, the trays felt properly through the frame.

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Now I need to get myself some socket holders/organizers and make some pliers and screwdriver hangers out of angle steel.

[Cremulator]

I have more drill chuck keys than I do drills. So many random ones collected by my grandfather and father.
So I made a D shackle chuck key today.
This lives in the back of the Patrol now [emoji106]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/44.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/45.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/46.jpghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/47.jpg

[BrazilianY60]

Interesting... When those give me trouble I have to go search for pliers on the tool bag. Yours is small so it can be left on the glove box or some other quick access spot.

[mudski]

Made out of 20mm x 20mm repurposed square tube and repurposed casters.
The goal was to be able to fit my very first tool box given to me by my old man when I was around 15 y.o., maybe less.

84540 84541

The only new material in this are the 16ga carbon steel trays that I had cut and bent from the steel market.

84543 84542

After some filing, the trays felt properly through the frame.

84546 84545


Now I need to get myself some socket holders/organizers and make some pliers and screwdriver hangers out of angle steel.

Nice work! Im more amazed that you have tiles in your garage! Unheard of here in OZ.

[BrazilianY60]

Nice work! Im more amazed that you have tiles in your garage! Unheard of here in OZ.

Haha! You´d be more amazed to see it having double duty as birthday party saloon when my kids were younger! The garage has seen its share of Little Mermaid, Princess, Pirates and Dog Patrol decorations!

[mudski]

Haha! You´d be more amazed to see it having double duty as birthday party saloon when my kids were younger! The garage has seen its share of Little Mermaid, Princess, Pirates and Dog Patrol decorations!

Yeah Id be worried about using a trolley jack on them and cracking a tile. Unless they are not normal tiles and are more robust than the usual tile.

[MB]

Surely Our Beloved Brazilian New Best Mate aint that stupid Blokes [emoji23]
Have you seen what he achieves on his trucks posted on here alone , GQ’s and Suzuki Minis he’s a Genuine Weapon of MASS track destruction [emoji123][emoji123][emoji41]


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[MB]

Meant that in a Good way BZ Mate [emoji120][emoji120][emoji123][emoji123][emoji120][emoji120]


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[BrazilianY60]

Yeah Id be worried about using a trolley jack on them and cracking a tile. Unless they are not normal tiles and are more robust than the usual tile.

Tiles are heavy duty type, meant for severe usage like public spaces where a lot of people would go over them daily. But not HD such that I can drop a brake caliper without crackng it (didn´t pass that quality control test when I dropped one). But as for the trolley jack, I have replaced the solid steel wheels for poly wheels the day I got it, so I could be more comfortable dragging it over the tiles.

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Please don’t ever Marry a Horsey Lady BZ Mate [emoji23]
Horsey cast iron trinkets galore [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2022/06/56.jpg




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Ive got the Trifecta,
Folically Challenged, Big Head, and Prone to Skincancers. Hats NEVER fit me off the shelf, and I’ve got lots of hats.
A few years ago I made a solution.

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[BrazilianY60]

Perfect!
My old man used to have similar stretching tool but for boots.

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NOW That’s Legendary Jackstar [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[BrazilianY60]

Inspired by similar home made tool videos in Youtube.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxjVgpzzztw

[BrazilianY60]

It tilts a lot more towards the rear the engine, but I think that's the idea anyway.

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Between level and "downhill" it moves pretty easy. When moving "uphill" it gets quite heavy, even for the impact gun. I have experimented with a dab of grease between the square tubes but its practically the same. I believe it is a limitation of the threaded bar I used. My plan was to use a square thread bar from an old car jack but couldn't get ahold of any.

I am happy with the result anyway and I hope I won't need to tilt it as far as the extremities.

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Not sure if it’s a tool and or process, either way, working well after a cool down shower and a T-bone [emoji3052] steak, we’re finally coming back down from Hysterics with a Positive Action Plan [emoji736][emoji51][emoji106][emoji106]


https://youtu.be/gexAUgYb3Do


https://youtu.be/QkrFv3mAeC4


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https://youtu.be/C94eCog3EHU


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[rusty_nail]

https://youtu.be/C94eCog3EHU


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U bored mate? im trying to decipher this one haha. read more books td42 wont overheat?