I can't quite read the name on that. How would I come across one?
Inspired by a discussion elseweb, and the fact that my current solder sucker has a gnarly tip, I've just taken delivery of one of these: https://www.engineertools-jp.com/ss02It oozes quality, is actually hand-sized, and in a brief test on a scrap of veroboard (which is admittedly optimal conditions) seems to suck at least as well as my existing one did when new. Very much not barakta-friendly in terms of thumb-strength required, thobut.In the words of the now legendary Marty McFly, all the best stuff comes from Japan...
Everything I have from Engineer is lovely. Their screw removal pliers are awesome.https://youtu.be/R7eDNkFFAII?si=iPR0c4Hqgbvr9S9M
Kim, you are very bad!
My friends astounded me at lunch today. They bought me a lovely bicycle bearing press kit. 'Tis a thing of beauty. GobsmackedLooks very similar to this -https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314238035925
Pretty cool, but I wonder how many of the collars you would actually use?
Quote from: robgul on 24 March, 2024, 09:40:55 pmPretty cool, but I wonder how many of the collars you would actually use? ...Or my son when I depart this mortal coil
Quote from: JefO on 24 March, 2024, 09:53:32 pmQuote from: robgul on 24 March, 2024, 09:40:55 pmPretty cool, but I wonder how many of the collars you would actually use? ...Or my son when I depart this mortal coilDon't be silly. The bike manufacturers will have come up with incompatible bearing sizes by then.
Quote from: Kim on 24 March, 2024, 10:02:16 pmQuote from: JefO on 24 March, 2024, 09:53:32 pmQuote from: robgul on 24 March, 2024, 09:40:55 pmPretty cool, but I wonder how many of the collars you would actually use? ...Or my son when I depart this mortal coilDon't be silly. The bike manufacturers will have come up with incompatible bearing sizes by then.But my family will continue to maintain obsolete technology way into the future!
This is a YouTube video made for this thread! 10 Ridiculous Bike Tools You Do NOT Need (but want...)Actually they're not all ridiculous, or ridiculously expensive, but some are!I really want the Abbey Tools Truing Stand, but I wouldn't spend the money needed for the Park one, let alone this model! Very nice and shiny, but stupidly costly.
Quote from: TimO on 17 April, 2024, 12:05:49 pmThis is a YouTube video made for this thread! 10 Ridiculous Bike Tools You Do NOT Need (but want...)Actually they're not all ridiculous, or ridiculously expensive, but some are!I really want the Abbey Tools Truing Stand, but I wouldn't spend the money needed for the Park one, let alone this model! Very nice and shiny, but stupidly costly. If you want to see some really sexy tools for wheel building, pay a visit to Arup Sen in Byne Road, Sydenham. He built all of the wheels I've had on the Pompino. He uses a German-made P&K Lie Special250 truing stand. It knocks the Parktool and Abbey Tools ones into a cocked hat. He also has a hand operated machine which cuts blank spokes to length before cutting a thread onto them.He is a self-confessed wheel building nerd.As well as being a really nice guy.
Quote from: Jurek on 17 April, 2024, 12:38:16 pmQuote from: TimO on 17 April, 2024, 12:05:49 pmThis is a YouTube video made for this thread! 10 Ridiculous Bike Tools You Do NOT Need (but want...)Actually they're not all ridiculous, or ridiculously expensive, but some are!I really want the Abbey Tools Truing Stand, but I wouldn't spend the money needed for the Park one, let alone this model! Very nice and shiny, but stupidly costly. If you want to see some really sexy tools for wheel building, pay a visit to Arup Sen in Byne Road, Sydenham. He built all of the wheels I've had on the Pompino. He uses a German-made P&K Lie Special250 truing stand. It knocks the Parktool and Abbey Tools ones into a cocked hat. He also has a hand operated machine which cuts blank spokes to length before cutting a thread onto them.He is a self-confessed wheel building nerd.As well as being a really nice guy.Hopefully rolling.
He As well as being a really nice guy.
A spin off from the lastpost; is Sugru available anywhere? Tesa has sold out and the only "suppliers" that I have seen recently are Ebay sharks.
Quote from: Efrogwr on 19 April, 2024, 10:23:45 amA spin off from the lastpost; is Sugru available anywhere? Tesa has sold out and the only "suppliers" that I have seen recently are Ebay sharks.There have been supply chain issues with it for some months now.ETA - Depending on what you are using it for, Milliput could be a possible alternative.
Quote from: Jurek on 19 April, 2024, 10:35:27 amQuote from: Efrogwr on 19 April, 2024, 10:23:45 amA spin off from the lastpost; is Sugru available anywhere? Tesa has sold out and the only "suppliers" that I have seen recently are Ebay sharks.There have been supply chain issues with it for some months now.ETA - Depending on what you are using it for, Milliput could be a possible alternative.Thanks. I will investigate. Meanwhile, Black Tack looks useful.