Tools for a DIYer

Thad E Ginathom · 17th June 2013, 14:54

Sugru

Sugru.com

It is expensive, but I have been wanting to use this stuff for ages.

When I decided to replace the broken cutters on my shaver rather than buying a new one, I thought I'd patch up the worn-away rubber grip too.

Originally, it looked like this:

Most of that grey rubber area had worn away, the switch was exposed, and I could not wash it under the tape for fear of water getting inside.

It now looks like this:

It is a bit lumpy; I have underestimated the toughness of the material and now the switch button is quite hard to push, but not too hard. It would be perfectly possible to regard this as a practice run, cut it away and do it again --- but it will certainly do, even if not perfect. I cut and scraped away all of the remaining grey rubber, and lightly sanded the underlying plastic for good grip.

I'm sure there are applications for the car. I'm thinking about door protectors, but I know that I couldn't achieve a good enough finish.

The shelf life is only six months. Keep in the fridge and this gets extended to eighteen. I'm trying hard to think of how to use it up, but I'm sure a handier handyman could easily find ways.

unk9ja · 11th July 2013, 18:24

Bosch is offering a discount on the Laser measuring instruments. Anyone interested can avail this offer.

Parthasarathig · 14th July 2013, 15:07

How a ratchet is made :- an interesting video worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ5FJ...e_gdata_player

Thad E Ginathom · 14th July 2013, 18:37

And anyone following that link to YouTube is bound, as I did, to watch several of the Snap-On tool making videos. Very interesting.

Parthasarathig · 14th July 2013, 19:00

Also, there is this company called infistock.com. They are providing cash on delivery on all of their tools, I discovered today. Lots of products to choose from.

Anyone heard of this company called WULF? Was thinking of ordering some stuff from their brand. Should I go ahead?

Edit

This one caught my attention. What does this tool do?

http://www.wulftools.com/product_det..._id=6&id=10919

Aroy · 15th July 2013, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

1. Also, there is this company called infistock.com. They are providing cash on delivery on all of their tools, I discovered today. Lots of products to choose from.

2. Anyone heard of this company called WULF? Was thinking of ordering some stuff from their brand. Should I go ahead?

Edit

3. This one caught my attention. What does this tool do?

http://www.wulftools.com/product_det..._id=6&id=10919

1. You will get a better deal at retail shop. Here in Delhi the prices are quite competetive in the whole sale market area - Chawri Bazar, at least 20% discount; over list price; if not 30% is the norm.

2. Not heard. I prefer Indian stuff - Taparia is very good

3. This seems to be a chain pipe wrench, used for large diameter pipes. This looks to be light duty, hence could be used for oil/air filters of large trucks/earth moving machinery.

unk9ja · 16th July 2013, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

This one caught my attention. What does this tool do?

http://www.wulftools.com/product_det..._id=6&id=10919

This is used to remove the filters form the housing during the replacement. You also get a belt instead of chain, which is used to reduce the damage due to the chain.

Thad E Ginathom · 16th July 2013, 13:45

Also generally useful for unscrewing large things!

The ones that are meant for oil filters may not be very tough, as they do not have a heavy job to do. There are hefty versions for stuff like large-diameter piping.

edit: Here is the kitchen version of the same principle. It has been opening tough jars and bottle for me for a couple of decades and occasionally gets pressed into DIY use.

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DerAlte · 16th July 2013, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Sugru Sugru.com...

Got some last week and repaired the lead of the power supply brick of my laptop. Somehow the insulation had given way and the innards were showing through. Wonderful stuff.

Parthasarathig · 16th July 2013, 23:03

So finally thanks to @Aroy and others, I got my first proper socket set today. From Stanley.

3/8 drive since I wanted specifically for my bike, and also a smaller 1/4" drive ratchet and 1/4" drive 6mm socket for the smaller bolts on the bike and other furnitures and all.

Was so super excited, that I tried it out on my bike at night. Was getting stuck at places till I learnt the use of various attachments, especially the Universal joint adapter. Then work was super easy on non visible nuts.

Also e 1/4" ratchet works with my pre existing cheap sockets, from a kit i had long back. Very handy on my furnitures.

Got it all from M.N Hussain hardware store on commercial street. An amicable owner. Took his time to explain the various kits and also had a nice chat about the hardware he stocks. Im gonna keep buying stuff from them again and again or just keep visiting now and then to look at their entire collection. Its power tools heaven.

Only issue - Id prefer taparia, as its India made. The stanley is China made - but came with lifetime warranty, so I guess that should take care of niggles.

Also, i think the Spark Plug sockets maybe redundant as they are Imperial?? And not metric sizes. The spark plug socket in the bikes kit was pretty small.

But the taparia kits dont come with the screwdriver bits- only sockets and ratchets. Guess thats the price you pay for quality.

And as Aroy pointed out, the kits were definitely cheaper to buy at the store than online.

Some pics

DerAlte · 17th July 2013, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

... I got my first proper socket set today. From Stanley. ...

How much did you get the set for?

unk9ja · 17th July 2013, 11:43

Bosch has a program for its employees offering discount on the DIY stuff. Bangy Bhpians can make use of the offer.
Offer available at DIY square, Bannerghatta road. This is dead opposite to the Bosch gate nr. 2. Can also be taken out from Kayvee associates shop in Jayanagar 9th block.

Parthasarathig · 17th July 2013, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

How much did you get the set for?

Total cost was 2950 for me for the set and extra sockets and ratchets.

IcarusMan · 17th July 2013, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

So finally thanks to @Aroy and others, I got my first proper socket set today. From Stanley.

Congratulations. May the Force be with your sockets (as with mine!)!

So, in the interim, I got a Stanley soldering iron and wire crimper/stripper from the same shop. The soldering iron works super - I feel like Superman infront of my kids having fixed a few of the perenially failing mosquito bats/zappers. The wire stripper? Not so much. Hmm maybe, I'm not quite using it right...

black12rr · 17th July 2013, 22:41

This is old tool set pic ,I got like 4-5 years back .

17th June 2013, 14:54	#571
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,127 Thanked: 27,617 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. Sugru Sugru.com It is expensive, but I have been wanting to use this stuff for ages. When I decided to replace the broken cutters on my shaver rather than buying a new one, I thought I'd patch up the worn-away rubber grip too. Originally, it looked like this: Most of that grey rubber area had worn away, the switch was exposed, and I could not wash it under the tape for fear of water getting inside. It now looks like this: It is a bit lumpy; I have underestimated the toughness of the material and now the switch button is quite hard to push, but not too hard. It would be perfectly possible to regard this as a practice run, cut it away and do it again --- but it will certainly do, even if not perfect. I cut and scraped away all of the remaining grey rubber, and lightly sanded the underlying plastic for good grip. I'm sure there are applications for the car. I'm thinking about door protectors, but I know that I couldn't achieve a good enough finish. The shelf life is only six months. Keep in the fridge and this gets extended to eighteen. I'm trying hard to think of how to use it up, but I'm sure a handier handyman could easily find ways.
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11th July 2013, 18:24	#572
unk9ja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 3,003 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. Bosch is offering a discount on the Laser measuring instruments. Anyone interested can avail this offer. Attached Thumbnails
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,127 Thanked: 27,617 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. And anyone following that link to YouTube is bound, as I did, to watch several of the Snap-On tool making videos. Very interesting.
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Parthasarathig BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pothole-city Posts: 893 Thanked: 546 Times View My Garage	Also, there is this company called infistock.com. They are providing cash on delivery on all of their tools, I discovered today. Lots of products to choose from. Anyone heard of this company called WULF? Was thinking of ordering some stuff from their brand. Should I go ahead? Edit This one caught my attention. What does this tool do? http://www.wulftools.com/product_det..._id=6&id=10919 Last edited by Parthasarathig : 14th July 2013 at 19:18.
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16th July 2013, 13:45	#578
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,127 Thanked: 27,617 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. Also generally useful for unscrewing large things! The ones that are meant for oil filters may not be very tough, as they do not have a heavy job to do. There are hefty versions for stuff like large-diameter piping. edit: Here is the kitchen version of the same principle. It has been opening tough jars and bottle for me for a couple of decades and occasionally gets pressed into DIY use. . Last edited by Thad E Ginathom : 16th July 2013 at 13:55.
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16th July 2013, 23:03	#580
Parthasarathig BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pothole-city Posts: 893 Thanked: 546 Times View My Garage	So finally thanks to @Aroy and others, I got my first proper socket set today. From Stanley. 3/8 drive since I wanted specifically for my bike, and also a smaller 1/4" drive ratchet and 1/4" drive 6mm socket for the smaller bolts on the bike and other furnitures and all. Was so super excited, that I tried it out on my bike at night. Was getting stuck at places till I learnt the use of various attachments, especially the Universal joint adapter. Then work was super easy on non visible nuts. Also e 1/4" ratchet works with my pre existing cheap sockets, from a kit i had long back. Very handy on my furnitures. Got it all from M.N Hussain hardware store on commercial street. An amicable owner. Took his time to explain the various kits and also had a nice chat about the hardware he stocks. Im gonna keep buying stuff from them again and again or just keep visiting now and then to look at their entire collection. Its power tools heaven. Only issue - Id prefer taparia, as its India made. The stanley is China made - but came with lifetime warranty, so I guess that should take care of niggles. Also, i think the Spark Plug sockets maybe redundant as they are Imperial?? And not metric sizes. The spark plug socket in the bikes kit was pretty small. But the taparia kits dont come with the screwdriver bits- only sockets and ratchets. Guess thats the price you pay for quality. And as Aroy pointed out, the kits were definitely cheaper to buy at the store than online. Some pics Attached Images Last edited by Parthasarathig : 16th July 2013 at 23:12.
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unk9ja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 3,003 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. Bosch has a program for its employees offering discount on the DIY stuff. Bangy Bhpians can make use of the offer. Offer available at DIY square, Bannerghatta road. This is dead opposite to the Bosch gate nr. 2. Can also be taken out from Kayvee associates shop in Jayanagar 9th block. Attached Thumbnails
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black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,279 Thanked: 340 Times	Re: Tools for a DIYer. This is old tool set pic ,I got like 4-5 years back .
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