Tools you wish you'd bought sooner...
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Mark Benson said:
The cutting stations are a lot cheaper than even a basic chop saw and just as versatile as a decent mitre saw. Better width capacity than a lot of saws too.
Given its only got a 1.5" / 37.5mm cutting depth that seems to be a bit of a limitation compared to even the smallest mitre saw, good for sheet material like skirting and plinths etc but no good for cutting down bits of CLS and 4x2 etcCarbon Sasquatch said:
Teddy Lop said:
Sorry but can someone explain to me what's so ominously dangerous about scissor jacks? Do you think the car is going to spontaneously roll onto its side should the jack fail, crushing the unlucky chap attempting to fit the wheel? Or does your wheel changing technique include a step where you have your head in the wheel arch for a couple of minutes, checking the arch liner for detritus?
Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
The one that Range Rover supply seems to be particularly weak. Likely combined with quite how high you need to jack a Range Rover up to change a wheel. There is some lateral movement as the height increases and there have been a number of reported failures as the jack just folds in half.Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
If you've got a compressor already, that's less than £100 for a very quick, easy to move jack solution. Get a triple-bagger for higher lifts. Need about 100psi.
Even if you don't have a compressor, this may be the excuse you've been waiting for
Arnold Cunningham said:
Linky me up! I need another jack.
https://www.vevor.co.uk/floor-jacks-c_11489I've no relationship to the site, but YouTube reviews of the products seem positive.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FXPTS.html
Picked one of these up a short while ago, might have even mentioned it here, but you know when you buy something thinking "that'll be useful" then don't use it for a fair bit then it suddenly does double duties?
There are those that will ask and there are those that will know - basically a telescopic stool which means when I'm doing a fuse board in a cupboard eg under-stairs at an awkward intermediate height I can set the stool so I'm not stooping, donking my head or on my knees for several hours. Real back saver.
Picked one of these up a short while ago, might have even mentioned it here, but you know when you buy something thinking "that'll be useful" then don't use it for a fair bit then it suddenly does double duties?
There are those that will ask and there are those that will know - basically a telescopic stool which means when I'm doing a fuse board in a cupboard eg under-stairs at an awkward intermediate height I can set the stool so I'm not stooping, donking my head or on my knees for several hours. Real back saver.
Carbon Sasquatch said:
Teddy Lop said:
Sorry but can someone explain to me what's so ominously dangerous about scissor jacks? Do you think the car is going to spontaneously roll onto its side should the jack fail, crushing the unlucky chap attempting to fit the wheel? Or does your wheel changing technique include a step where you have your head in the wheel arch for a couple of minutes, checking the arch liner for detritus?
Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
The one that Range Rover supply seems to be particularly weak. Likely combined with quite how high you need to jack a Range Rover up to change a wheel. There is some lateral movement as the height increases and there have been a number of reported failures as the jack just folds in half.Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
Teddy Lop said:
....increasingly inept and idiotic general populace that seem to float along on a cloud of assuming nothing can go wrong no matter how stupid they act
Excactly why I'd like to become a higher education teacher to try to stem the tide of ineptness and idiocy. It is getting worse - graduates who we hire now have brains full of facts, but no clue how to think.Arnold Cunningham said:
Teddy Lop said:
....increasingly inept and idiotic general populace that seem to float along on a cloud of assuming nothing can go wrong no matter how stupid they act
Excactly why I'd like to become a higher education teacher to try to stem the tide of ineptness and idiocy. It is getting worse - graduates who we hire now have brains full of facts, but no clue how to think.Not that I can think of any examples to share
Teddy Lop said:
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FXPTS.html
Picked one of these up a short while ago, might have even mentioned it here, but you know when you buy something thinking "that'll be useful" then don't use it for a fair bit then it suddenly does double duties?
There are those that will ask and there are those that will know - basically a telescopic stool which means when I'm doing a fuse board in a cupboard eg under-stairs at an awkward intermediate height I can set the stool so I'm not stooping, donking my head or on my knees for several hours. Real back saver.
That looks brilliant and great value too. One of those clever ideas you wonder why no one thought of it before. Picked one of these up a short while ago, might have even mentioned it here, but you know when you buy something thinking "that'll be useful" then don't use it for a fair bit then it suddenly does double duties?
There are those that will ask and there are those that will know - basically a telescopic stool which means when I'm doing a fuse board in a cupboard eg under-stairs at an awkward intermediate height I can set the stool so I'm not stooping, donking my head or on my knees for several hours. Real back saver.
Teddy Lop said:
Sorry but can someone explain to me what's so ominously dangerous about scissor jacks? Do you think the car is going to spontaneously roll onto its side should the jack fail, crushing the unlucky chap attempting to fit the wheel? Or does your wheel changing technique include a step where you have your head in the wheel arch for a couple of minutes, checking the arch liner for detritus?
Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
Used scissor jack for years when out and about with a puncture. I had to use one on my Disco 3, (which comes with one in the tool kit), as my bottle jack didn't go up high enough. Nout wrong with them.Have used them many a time including on transits so 3t+. That said I'm surprised something like a rangie with trick air suspension doesn't have a mode that does the work for you, ie car lifts one corner to max, you simply insert a brace/chock bar, car drops corner lifting wheel off ground, volia!
The Rangies can probably do what the Disco 3 could - can't remember the exact procedure but I used to jack one swinging arm up only a couple of pumps on the trolley jack and then the car would lift the wheel up off the ground all by itself! - A well known trick. (I think you had to open the tailgate and put the hazards on or something like that)
Trustmeimadoctor said:
What's different between that and the silvery 2.5 ton aluminium jack
the one you link certainly doent seem to have nylon wheels
Well, received today and steel wheels despite the seller saying they were nylon! Return label printed and he’s offered a £10 bribe against bad feedback. fthe one you link certainly doent seem to have nylon wheels
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Monday 27th June 14:47
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