Tools, tools, tools (was Thumb Ratchets)

[GreySilver Beast]

I'm "The Spin Doctor"

[Markl17]

I'm "The Spin Doctor"

And special opps I think,you should know another plate on the wall?

[Harrizone]

RX54ATE rings a bell.

[Markl17]

RX54ATE rings a bell.

I think it was quite well known on here.

[bigpete8]

£25 ebay special so goodness knows how long it'll last.... But came with two batteries and charger.

Seems okay but yet to see how it performs in anger. 3/8 drive and 60nm of torque allegedly.

Used in anger today certainly okay on smaller bolts.
Took off engine bay stabiliser bar nuts and upper intake bolts etc no problem.
Bit of torque twist to it but not bad at all to use
Also used the 1/2 ratchet head I bought for first time on brake carrier bolts. Worked fine as expected.

[Harrizone]

RX54ATE rings a bell.

Original owner was "Count Zero" from memory. Nigel could give us chapter and verse.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

£25 ebay special so goodness knows how long it'll last.... But came with two batteries and charger.

Seems okay but yet to see how it performs in anger. 3/8 drive and 60nm of torque allegedly.

Had mine for over a year and its pretty good, lacks a bit of power of the more expensive ones, but better that than shearing bolts

[GreySilver Beast]

RX54ATE rings a bell.

Was countzero's car Ray

[Markl17]

I ordered a camber gauge off amazon it was one of those I need to make the order up to 25 euro to get free delivery,it was 13 euro,it arrived today and I was surprised be how good a quality it is ,all aluminum with a good bubble in it.I have not tried it yet for accuracy but looks good .
Mark

[warpc0il]

Has it got a magnet base, for steel wheels?

[mrspiller]

Or is it disc mounted ?


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[warpc0il]

That would make more sense.

[mrspiller]

Mark
I’d be checking that bubble against a good quality spirit level a few times before I used it .


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[Markl17]

It is magnetic on to the disc, I have just tried it on a vertical peace of steel and it reads the same on both sides,not scientific but a good start,think I might check the markings with a pertractor as I have no idea if they are right.
Mark
I have been testing this tool by putting a piece of steel in the vice and trying to set á camber it will no take small adjustments as the bubbles does not move until a big movement is put in,so it looks like a garage ornament.I cannot recommend this tool.
Mark

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Try one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YG757FH/ ... 4FbSJ6ZHNP

A bit more expensive but one of those things you'll wonder how you managed without it

[SmuttyHutty]

Not really a tool, but a product to solve a problem all the same.

The wheel nuts on my car have begun to rust and I have ordered replacements, along with a polycarbonate socket. I was thinking of getting some of this:

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And squirting some on my nuts to stop the rust. Has anyone used this? And does it dry clear?

[nightfire10]

I wouldn't advise squirting on your nuts, those belonging to the car may be of more use....

[pfletcher83]

Not really a tool, but a product to solve a problem all the same.

The wheel nuts on my car have begun to rust and I have ordered replacements, along with a polycarbonate socket. I was thinking of getting some of this:
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And squirting some on my nuts to stop the rust. Has anyone used this? And does it dry clear?

Used this on some of the suspension components ive refurbed.
It does 'dry' clear but it leaves a thin tacky film.
One benefit is If you dont want to leave a thin tacky film, it can be buffed off. Reduces the length of protection but still leaves protection behind.
For something like nuts which are easy to re-apply, it may be ideal.

Cant comment on its effectiveness yet, but the reviews are certainly promising.

[SmuttyHutty]

Right. That's decided. Me nuts are getting some spray action next week!

[HarSc]

Shhhh! Keep it down over here, too loud and Nigel will notice and start getting jealous!

[SmuttyHutty]

He can spray his own nuts whenever he wants. My nuts will be bathed in the fine mist of this product and left outside to face the elements. Mine will be shiny and sparkling and as good as the day they arrived through my letter box.

[HarSc]

He can spray his own nuts whenever he wants. My nuts will be bathed in the fine mist of this product and left outside to face the elements. Mine will be shiny and sparkling and as good as the day they arrived through my letter box.

"SmuttyHutty's Nut Nourishment Program"

[SmuttyHutty]

That's all well and good for the nuts but remember "Bolt Lives Matter"

[SmuttyHutty]

He can spray his own nuts whenever he wants. My nuts will be bathed in the fine mist of this product and left outside to face the elements. Mine will be shiny and sparkling and as good as the day they arrived through my letter box.

"SmuttyHutty's Nut Nourishment Program"

Sign up here, big boy!

[SmuttyHutty]

He can spray his own nuts whenever he wants. My nuts will be bathed in the fine mist of this product and left outside to face the elements. Mine will be shiny and sparkling and as good as the day they arrived through my letter box.

"SmuttyHutty's Nut Nourishment Program"

Sign up here, big boy!