Tamworthbay Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I know the feeling Mr cav.Hydraulic log splitter came back split in half,Engine crane came back after 8 months with a leaking ram due to rust, must have been left outside extended,Welder came back dented and regulator broken and covered in black sealer,New hvlp spray gun came back dented with vice marks and chocked with hard paint as hadn't been cleaned,3 ton trolley jack twisted to fook,Carpet cleaner full of white powder and smelling a bit burnt,That's the extent of the large tools I have had lost spanners sockets and various other tools missing snapped bent,I still lend stuff out but I am a bit more choosy these days. how do you bend a 3 tonne Jack? They Must have been doing something stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 how do you bend a 3 tonne Jack? They Must have been doing something stupid. You jack a heavy vehicle up without chocking the wheels and it rolls back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 You jack a heavy vehicle up without chocking the wheels and it rolls back. even still, I would expect it to fall,off and leave the Jack undamaged. I have sadly witnessed some stupidity over the years but those things take a lot of abuse usually. He must have been a complete muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Foadwerx 2.0 is in Cowdenbeath if anyone wants to use the ramp or learn how to weld. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk garethj, Skizzer, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd love to learn to weld. Quite a trek though. Do you offer accommodation? RichardK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Do you offer accommodation? See picture above. Lacquer Peel and Pillock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 FOAD's picture is a calendar contender I think. I'm in Bedfordshire, midway between MK, Luton and Bedford so in fact not very close to any of them. I have the usual hand tools, an ancient MIG welder and enough swearing vocabulary that I can avoid repetition for about 10 minutes. chodweaver, Taff and groovylee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I absolutely don't loan tools out anymore, even a 50p screwdriver. As others have said, all too often they get fooked / not come back / other such twattery. If you're lucky, I pop round with a tool and go home with it. However, to fellow 'shiters, I will make an exception and lend this set of spanners out.... Junkman, alf892 and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 They aren't quite bottom of the range, they aren't Rolson or Silverline. RichardK and Eddie Honda 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 FOAD's picture is a calendar contender I think. I'm in Bedfordshire, midway between MK, Luton and Bedford so in fact not very close to any of them. I have the usual hand tools, an ancient MIG welder and enough swearing vocabulary that I can avoid repetition for about 10 minutes.I'm just down the road from Gareth. hmm, things i have that might be useful.... mig welder, inverter arc welder, trolley jacks, various hand tools, electrical knowledge, and mechanical fuckwittery. also battery tools, compressors and stuff. availability is hit and miss, as working too much at the moment. but if youre stuck and local, usually happy to help Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Seeing this has reminded me. The micra may need a sparkle stick tickle come mot time. Anyone on here near derby or suggest anyone quiet cheap to put a patch on the end of the sill in the rear wheel arch? I'm toying with the idea of buying a cheap welder if I keep the micra. I have a feeling it may come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Got an engine support beam,makes fwd clutch / gear box swaps less of a faff. (Hoo nr Rochester). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 They aren't quite bottom of the range, they aren't Rolson or Silverline.Well as I'm feeling extra generous now, I'll add these two to the available list. (BTW, Where does Tool Box fit in the general run of crapness?) edit 12/06/2018: the footpump fell apart a couple of years ago and has been disposed of. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Congleton then ? Yup Damn! The location of the Batcave is discovered! I'll have to move the filing cabinet and Black and Decker workmate to a new location... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Have I already posted in here? Can't remember. Anyway, I'm not so keen on sending tools off, but if people are nearby and need to do things like changing springs on a Mercedes, I'm happy to pop over and lend a hand and special tools if I've got 'em (like the coil compressor for Mercs). Also have Carsoft and BMW INPA and know roughly what I'm doing with 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'll have to withdraw the offer of the Rolson double-barreled foot pump as it fell apart last month. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Those style of foot pumps are shit. I broke two trying to pump up one tyre! Trouble is, they all seem to be about the same quality, regardless of what brand's sticker they have on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipM Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I always buy the calibrated Michelin ones, usually last me 5-6 years before they die from being full of shit from pumping up 31" tyres whilst ankle deep in Wales' finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Those style of foot pumps are shit.They are if pressed from biscuit tins. They're not if they are old school cast hulks of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 WANTED: Anybody willing to lend me an A-frame? I'm moving house imminently and my Beetle is a non-runner. I could tow it, but would prefer to 'frame if poss, especially as I can do it single-handed then. Distance, only about five miles, if that. I'm in Coventry but will be visiting Yorkshire and Buckinghamshire next weekend. FWIW I'm not a twat and won't break it or take years to return it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 To far or you could have used mine. worldofceri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 To far or you could have used mine. I can vouch for this. He would have lent it, and is too farâ„¢ The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Not sure whereabouts in Yorkshire you're headed or indeed how we'd get it back but if you get stuck, I've got one sat here that hasn't been used for a year or two (or three) and I'm only just over the border from Yorkshire into Lancs.Only other thing is it's an ex-RAC jobbie so needs a towing pin rather than a ball. Having said that, I've probably got a towing pin/ball thing that you could take as well...just need to undo the two 27mm bolts and swap it other.Ironically, it hasn't been used since I moved from Cov to Burnley. I'd have left it at yours if I'd known... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 WANTED: Anybody willing to lend me an A-frame? I'm moving house imminently and my Beetle is a non-runner. I could tow it, but would prefer to 'frame if poss, especially as I can do it single-handed then. Distance, only about five miles, if that. I'm in Coventry but will be visiting Yorkshire and Buckinghamshire next weekend. FWIW I'm not a twat and won't break it or take years to return it. Thanks! i can borrow my mates SOLID* bar if needed for a plan B situation (as long as beatle has towing eye) 2" square bar not the maypole type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRW Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 i can borrow my mates SOLID* bar if needed for a plan B situation (as long as beatle has towing eye) 2" square bar not the maypole type Those maypole sprung bars are Fucking awful. I used my Clarke sprung one twice, never again! I gave it to a chap on the Arseface PoL page, he's had great fun* with it apparently. I'll stick to an old tie/chain of socks/manky bit of rope etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Mine is available but is currently at my unit in Nantwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Not sure whereabouts in Yorkshire you're headed or indeed how we'd get it back but if you get stuck, I've got one sat here that hasn't been used for a year or two (or three) and I'm only just over the border from Yorkshire into Lancs.Only other thing is it's an ex-RAC jobbie so needs a towing pin rather than a ball. Having said that, I've probably got a towing pin/ball thing that you could take as well...just need to undo the two 27mm bolts and swap it other.Ironically, it hasn't been used since I moved from Cov to Burnley. I'd have left it at yours if I'd known... I'll be in Shipley this Saturday, so not a million miles away. I also pass Burnley pretty frequently with work so could maybe sort something out. i can borrow my mates SOLID* bar if needed for a plan B situation (as long as beatle has towing eye) 2" square bar not the maypole type Cheers, I have the means to tow (no towing eye, just loop a strap round the front beam!) but could do to be able to move it single-handed. Mine is available but is currently at my unit in NantwichThanks Mr_B. Cheers for the offers all, I don't have a moving date yet so will PM as and when I know I'm going to need it (i.e. when the various solicitors involved pull their fingers out!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 No bother...it's there if you want it.There's no rush to get it back either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 BUMP 4 A REEL FRED I kinda need to do the cambelt on my C8 but I don't really want to be rolling around in freezing mud doing it outside at this time of year. Has anyone got some inside I could use for a few hours to get it done please? Within vague driving distance of Leeds/Manchester would be good. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Thread resurrection time. At some point in the next month or two I intend to try and replace the cambelt, tensioner and water pump in my newly acquired ex-red5/83c/holbeck Celica. I have most of the tools required to do this, but not a hub/gear puller for removing the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer to get at the bottom of the cambelt. Does anyone have one I could borrow for a weekend either within driving distance of Fareham on the south coast, or who is willing to come over and assist in the operation in exchange for tea, biscuits and bacon sandwiches? Date TBC as I still need to buy the requisite parts but the puller is going to be a sticking point otherwise. I'd buy one, but suspect it will be used once then sit in a box for another decade before being used for something inappropriate and broken. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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