Weird Tools

[Trollhole]

Saw this today and thought it was a bit odd. Will say I have used my ratchet before but something tell me this wouldn't last long.





This one I could actually see a use for especially for camping and wanting a good steady picture.




As well this one. Could have used it this weekend.

 

[cody c]

The hammer/socket drive combo must be for lending to electrical apprentices...

 

[Ebag333]

I'll admit to having used my ratchet as a hammer before.....

 

[rusty_tlc]

The Crammer.

 

[Trollhole]

Not really a weird tool but I wasn't aware gearwrench had a tap and die set. Looks pretty nice. Great idea on the ratcheting function.

 

[Spook50]

Not really a weird tool but I wasn't aware gearwrench had a tap and die set. Looks pretty nice. Great idea on the ratcheting function.

I wouldn't use something that ratches when I cut threads. When cutting threads I always only advance an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time, backing off a full turn with each cut. Always ended up with perfectly clean threads and no damage to the tap or die.

Cutting oil helps too

 

[rusty_tlc]

I wouldn't use something that ratches when I cut threads. When cutting threads I always only advance an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time, backing off a full turn with each cut. Always ended up with perfectly clean threads and no damage to the tap or die.

Cutting oil helps too

I agree, might be handy for chasing threads though

 

[Trollhole]

I wouldn't use something that ratches when I cut threads. When cutting threads I always only advance an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time, backing off a full turn with each cut. Always ended up with perfectly clean threads and no damage to the tap or die.

Cutting oil helps too

In a perfect setting that would be the case but most of the time when I using one I have crap in the way and makes it a pain to unlock the die or tap and a tap gives you only a 90 degree choice. This you could ratchet it in a very tight space. Would be nice though if you could remove the handles.

 

[rusty_tlc]

In a perfect setting that would be the case but most of the time when I using one I have crap in the way and makes it a pain to unlock the die or tap and a tap gives you only a 90 degree choice. This you could ratchet it in a very tight space. Would be nice though if you could remove the handles.

Check with a machinist supply place, I'm pretty sure they sell a dei set with removable handles and a ratchet mechanism.

 

[HenryAZ]

In a perfect setting that would be the case but most of the time when I using one I have crap in the way and makes it a pain to unlock the die or tap and a tap gives you only a 90 degree choice. This you could ratchet it in a very tight space. Would be nice though if you could remove the handles.

Tight spaces do happen. I picked up this little gem I forget where and when, but it does come in handy at times.

 

[Weber Sarge]

I almost always use a set of Lisle tap sockets . This way, I have a choice of using a rachet , t-handle and extensions as needed for the job . Those handles would come in handy for threading dies but most times a well-fitting socket works just as well .
Sarge

 

[UZJ40]

That thing is mean looking! I'd hurt myself with that

 

[Trollhole]

It was an april fools joke on another forum. But how cool would this be? I cannot see that Co2 lasting very long but still. Would be really nice to have if it actually worked. Info on it was in this page.

New 18V Rechargeable MIG Welder | ToolGuyd

 

[yoopercharged]

I like the battery life of 4-6 femto hours.

 

[Ebag333]

It was an april fools joke on another forum. But how cool would this be? I cannot see that Co2 lasting very long but still. Would be really nice to have if it actually worked. Info on it was in this page.

Interesting! I know folks who have welded with 12 volt batteries have been surprised at how little juice welding takes, so the battery life might not be that much of an issue. And voltage wouldn't be bad, you can weld with two 12 volt batteries (24 volts) so 18 volts wouldn't be that much less.

Amperage would likely be your issue, but if you were welding very small projects......

Probably not going to be much use for a trail fix though..............

 

[rusty_tlc]

Interesting! I know folks who have welded with 12 volt batteries have been surprised at how little juice welding takes, so the battery life might not be that much of an issue. And voltage wouldn't be bad, you can weld with two 12 volt batteries (24 volts) so 18 volts wouldn't be that much less.

Amperage would likely be your issue, but if you were welding very small projects......

Probably not going to be much use for a trail fix though..............

Amp Hours would be the issue. Also if you discharge a small battery fast it tends to explode or at least get really hot.


The basic idea is sound if you replace the pellet gun CO2 cartridge with a paint ball canister and use something like the Ready welder spool gun.

OTOH hand if you are welding in the field flux wire has advantages over MIG.

 

[ducktapeguy]

I keep hoping someone will remake the Century 131 battery powered welder. Maybe some sort of welder/jumpstarter combo package

4x4Wire - Product Review, Century Model 131 Cordless Rechargeable Wire feed Welder

 

[Degnol]

The Crammer.

Too bad its not metric.......

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

Too bad its not metric.......

flip it over

 

[Degnol]

flip it over

s***, nobody said it was reversible!