Useful tool

Started by Shellbelly, March 11, 2023, 07:32:44 PM

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Shellbelly

I got this from a machinist/mechanic/one who worked on anything.  He told me that I would use it just about as much as a screwdriver.  He was right.

I don't know if these are sold anywhere, maybe they are.  This may be one of a set.  It's very rigid stainless.  I looked for some at Harbor, but didn't find them.  I suppose a machinist would make his own. 

I use it to get at little bits of old grease or anything that doesn't belong in a crevice or corner.  When used lightly, it cleans out detailed areas like picture plates,  around raised lettering, and places where a brush seems to just compact things.  It's a good "spud" for aligning tight rings when they need just a little nudge to match the mounting holes.  It helps with dog springs....on and on. 

It'll also scratch that annoying itch on your ankle down in your lace-up boots.  That's important. 
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Keta

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One can easily be made from SS shaft using a bench grinder and vice.  A piece of 4"-6" pipe could be used as a mandrel for bending it.
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foakes

Thanks for sharing this, Brian —-

You're right, it does look useful for a lot of things.

I know this looks disorganized —- but this is part of my "ready at hand" tool supply —- directly to the right of my main bench area when working on reels.

Both vertical on the wall, plus a double rotating set of Lazy Susan's.

I have acquired a fair number of tools over the years —- some work and are used frequently —- some never at all.

A trick to declutter your work area is when adding a new tool to your Arsenal —- just put a little piece of tape on the new tool —- when you use it, take the tape off.

At the end of 60 or 90 days —- any tool with tape still on it goes out in the outer shop drawers, and away from the reel bench.

I use an assortment of old picks and tools —- but they have to work to earn their place on the bench.

Best, Fred



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Shellbelly

Thanks, Fred.  An organized bench is one where you can reach tools without always having to look or fumble around.  How it appears to others is immaterial. 

I see those Wiha's back there.  As a fire alarm technician, those were the tools of choice for me when terminating control panels.

Midway Tommy is gonna gitcha for having that WD 40 in the picture!  You know how much he loves that stuff.
"Little boy,  you can get glad in the same pants you just got mad in."  (My Momma)
"You shot it boy, you're gonna clean it and eat it".  (My Dad)

foakes

Quote from: Shellbelly on March 11, 2023, 09:05:51 PMMidway Tommy is gonna gitcha for having that WD 40 in the picture!  You know how much he loves that stuff.

WD40 is the POOREST lubricant for anything —- and the best selling because of simplicity for homeowners and good marketing.

It attracts dirt & dust & other crud.  It only works for so long.

EVERY woman, housewife, and guys who know nothing about mechanics —- use it regularly.

However, it is a good water displacement product —-

But, the only thing I use it for is after servicing a reel —- I spray a little on a microfiber cloth —- then wipe down the reel to get off any stray grease and oil and fingerprints.

And, for the average reel client —- the reel is shiny and also smells like I really did something to it!

Great cleaner —- worst lubricant ever.

Best, Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
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happyhooker

Sounds like a handy tool; I'm always hunting around for a stiff piece or wire, old knife; beat-up screwdriver, etc. to do all the things that tool will do.

Frank

Shellbelly

Quote from: happyhooker on March 11, 2023, 10:11:43 PMto do all the things that tool will do.
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Shellbelly

Quote from: foakes on March 11, 2023, 09:33:48 PMEVERY woman, housewife, and guys who know nothing about mechanics —- use it regularly.
I haven't bought any in many years.  But somehow a can appears out of nowhere.  It's insidious.  Someone who shall remain nameless keeps buying it.  I spray it on wasp nests.  It does smell good but not as good as Hoppes No. 9.  IMO.
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"You shot it boy, you're gonna clean it and eat it".  (My Dad)

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 :)     Hoppes No. 9. Is my after shave lotion .    :d
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Midway Tommy

Quote from: Shellbelly on March 11, 2023, 09:05:51 PMMidway Tommy is gonna gitcha for having that WD 40 in the picture!  You know how much he loves that stuff.

;D
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Bill B

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I've had this pick for over 25 years.  It was my grandfather's and I got it and some other tools when he passed.  He was a body and fender guy back when body filler was lead.  In his pastime he was a machinist.  He as heavily into RC planes and boats in the 60's and 70's even holding the state record for fastest RC boat clocked at 94 mph in the late 60's.  The pick measures 8 1/2" now but was longer but due to breakage and sharpenings it's a little smaller.  Useful for May reel projects like lining up screw holes and moving small parts around.  I don't know much and Moody Machine in Rhode Island.  Bill
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foakes

Little pocket scribe-awl with a hardened replaceable point that has a tapered end and barrel so you can see what you are needing to see.

This is a Craftsman No. 9-4051 -- but I am sure it is made by Starrett.

Super high quality in opearation, fit, checkering, feel, and finish.

Mine is over 30 years old.

It is used dozens of times a day to install or remove springs, pry up things, remove bearing shields, and a whole lot more. 

I have various picks, dental picks, machinists picks, and more -- but this little guy is worth his weight in gold.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Lunker Larry

I use those knockoff dentist picks. Great for pickin and scratchin and hook in things. Can't go without them.
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