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[Bartlett 914]

We all do it. We sometimes need a tool for a special use. It sometimes makes the difference in how well a job comes out Earlier this year, just for the heck of it, I removed the shaft from the bushings in an old trailing arm. I ended up using heat. I did get it out but what a an awful stinky mess! Yesterday Glenn (gms) stopped by with 2 trailing arms he was cleaning up. He wanted to know if I had a press for the job. With a little scrap metal some machining and welding we came up with a simple tool to remove the shaft. Here are a couple pictures of what we came up with. The tool worked really nice. I think if wanted, this would also work with the trailing arm in the car.

So how about posting some of the special tools you have made.

[highways]

Here's my favorite 'found object'. My 914 Road Tool Kit. It's a Thompson Cigar Sampler case. Found mine at a swapmeet for cheap. First you must spend about 2 weeks removing the Cuban Cigars to make room for the tools... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif)





you can get yours here:
914 Road Tool Kit

once the cigars are removed, you are left with a 231mm X 259mm X 53mm aluminum case.




now choose your favorite 'don't leave home without'em' 914 tools


In my kit for example I have Craftsman ratcheting wrenches 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm. Socket Wrench with Variable Angle Head and 6" extension, Sockets 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 13mm extended, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 22mm, CV joint star key, Craftsman 12" flat head screwdriver, Stanley 10" philips screwdriver, Full size 6 in 1 screwdriver, Proto Cresent wrench, Tire Pressure Gauge, Set of metric Allen Keys, OEM 10/13mm porsche wrench, Metal file, Hella Test Light, Needle Nose Pliers, and my favorite full size Craftsman Visegrips.

personalized variations are encouraged and may earn extra credit

packing requires a little practice and a methodology...




and yes the latch closes fully and the 914 Road Tool Kit just barely fits behind one of these....

[Dr Evil]

Here's my favorite 'found object'. My 914 Road Tool Kit. It's a Thompson Cigar Sampler case. Found mine at a swapmeet for cheap. First you must spend about 2 weeks removing the Cuban Cigars to make room for the tools... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif)





you can get yours here:
914 Road Tool Kit

once the cigars are removed, you are left with a 231mm X 259mm X 53mm aluminum case.




now choose your favorite 'don't leave home without'em' 914 tools


In my kit for example I have Craftsman ratcheting wrenches 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm. Socket Wrench with Variable Angle Head and 6" extension, Sockets 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 13mm extended, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 22mm, CV joint star key, Craftsman 12" flat head screwdriver, Stanley 10" philips screwdriver, Full size 6 in 1 screwdriver, Proto Cresent wrench, Tire Pressure Gauge, Set of metric Allen Keys, OEM 10/13mm porsche wrench, Metal file, Hella Test Light, Needle Nose Pliers, and my favorite full size Craftsman Visegrips.

personalized variations are encouraged and may earn extra credit

packing requires a little practice and a methodology...




and yes the latch closes fully and the 914 Road Tool Kit just barely fits behind one of these....

I couldnt resist this deal on the cigars, but be warned. They were relentless in calling my cell and trying to up sell me on other options and packages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I finally called them back and asked them not to call me anymore....then when they called me I made the request again.....lets see how many more times they call me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)