How To Remove Rust From Tools
1497 October 27, 2013I show an easy way to clean rusty tools. I bought these tools cheap at a thrift shop. I looked for the rustiest tools they had for this demo. Soaking the tools in apple cider for a week completely removed the rust from most of the tools. To keep them from rusting again, I coated …Read more »
Impact Wrench Disassembly/Assembly
1833 March 31, 2015I bought a used air impact wrench which worked, but felt like something was wrong and it was making a strange noise. A good oiling through the oil port would have likely fixed the problem. But I decided to take it apart. So in this video I disassemble a Sears Craftsman Air Impact Wrench model …Read more »
Make Bottom Bracket Thread Chasing Tools – Cheap & Easy
2554 October 17, 2016I show how to make cheap and easy bottom bracket chaser tools using old fixed and adjustable cups. These do nut cut new threads, but are used to chase the threads/repair damaged threads/clean out gunk caught in the threads.
How To Clean/Lube Stanley Ratchet Wrench (89 819 Cr-V)
1605 April 17, 2014I disassemble, clean, lubricate and re-assemble a Stanley 1/2″ Drive Pear Head Quick Release Ratchet Wrench (model 89-819 Cr-V). I bought this wrench for $5 at a thrift shop. It worked fine. But I love taking things apart. And I am always interested in seeing the different mechanisms in these ratchet wrenches. So I took …Read more »
Park Tool RBS-5 Replacement Brush Set for CM-5 Chain Cleaner
1443 September 6, 2013The sponge on my Park Tool CM-5 Cyclone Chain Scrubber became brittle and disintegrated after years of use. One of the first things I do on every bike I work on, is to wash it, and then clean and lube the chain. So the chain cleaner gets a lot of use. It still works without …Read more »
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