Bike Tools – The Tools I Use To Repair/Update/Restore Bikes
I often get asked about my bike tools. People want to see them. Where do I get them. Can I recommend a set of bike tools. These are a lot of the tools that I use to repair, update, and restore bikes. It includes general purpose tools, vintage bicycle tools, homemade tools, etc.
How To Repair A Craftsman Ratchet Wrench
I show how to fix a Craftsman ratchet wrench that is slipping or not working very well. Most often the problem is that the grease inside the wrench is old and dirty. I show how to disassemble, clean, lube and reassemble the wrench to make it work again. My wrench in the video is a …Read more »
How To Repair Damaged Crank Arm Threads
The bike I have been working on had damaged threads on one of the crank arms, making it difficult to remove. It seems like maybe they had been cross-threaded at some point. I bought a crank arm thread chaser tool from Bicycle Research Tools (TC-8) and used it to fix the threads in the crank …Read more »
SK Wayne 3870 Swivel Roto Head Ratchet Wrench Clean/Lube
I disassemble, clean, lubricate and re-assemble an S-K Wayne 3870 Swivel Rotational Head Ratchet Wrench. If the wrench is not working well, it can often be repaired by cleaning and lubrication.
My Dualco Mini Grease Gun (That I Use In My Videos)
Viewers often ask me about the grease gun I use in my videos. What kind is it? Where did I get it? What kind of grease I use in it? It is a Dualco Mini Grease Gun. I bought it on Amazon.com. I use Marine grease. The brand I usually use is Peak, but that …Read more »