monkey spanners
17-09-2006, 08:05 PM
Hi all, lets hear all you tips and short cuts to make the job easier. What about a favorite gadget or tool you would'nt want to be without.
Here's a few of mine:D
15mm hep2o 'o' rings fit in bottle adaptors and only need handtightening. No more bits of cardboard/ptfe/chewinggum:eek:
A length of 11/2" waste pipe and an inspection end make a good brazing rod store in the van, also a good home for long drill bits.
Got your van plywood lined, then paint it white or a light colour, makes finding things easier at night as the light from the meager lights in the back reflects better.
Get yourself a hilti expanding foam gun and you'll never go back to the disposable ones. Wear gloves and goggles when using though, i once got the foam down the side of my thumb nail and spent the evening in agony as my nail was slowly peeled off:eek: :eek: :mad: would'nt want it to pop my eye out either hence goggles:cool:
For changing your vac pump oil get yourself a drainpan for use on cars. mine's a sealey one (model no. drp 06) and holds about 5L. To use lay it on its side, remove drain and vent plugs, drain oil into it and replace plugs. Job done. Turns a messy job into one i don't mind doing:)
My old monkey wrench ( F shapped adjustable spanner) is great for holding rotalock valves still when tightening the backnut. Facom still make them i believe.
Cheers Jon
Here's a few of mine:D
15mm hep2o 'o' rings fit in bottle adaptors and only need handtightening. No more bits of cardboard/ptfe/chewinggum:eek:
A length of 11/2" waste pipe and an inspection end make a good brazing rod store in the van, also a good home for long drill bits.
Got your van plywood lined, then paint it white or a light colour, makes finding things easier at night as the light from the meager lights in the back reflects better.
Get yourself a hilti expanding foam gun and you'll never go back to the disposable ones. Wear gloves and goggles when using though, i once got the foam down the side of my thumb nail and spent the evening in agony as my nail was slowly peeled off:eek: :eek: :mad: would'nt want it to pop my eye out either hence goggles:cool:
For changing your vac pump oil get yourself a drainpan for use on cars. mine's a sealey one (model no. drp 06) and holds about 5L. To use lay it on its side, remove drain and vent plugs, drain oil into it and replace plugs. Job done. Turns a messy job into one i don't mind doing:)
My old monkey wrench ( F shapped adjustable spanner) is great for holding rotalock valves still when tightening the backnut. Facom still make them i believe.
Cheers Jon