SHOP TIPS -- thanks to KBennett

[DJW]

Checking the posts and read of if the bolt, stud, is broken off in the hole, I have seen many studs with about 1/2 inch of weld on one end, I was told they were from engine blocks and the studs had broken off about 1/2 down the hole, thus the 1/2 inch of weld and had been removed using a regular welding rod. The shop was not open at the time, the removed studs were scattered around on the ground, I thought perhaps after depositing the weld on the studs the holes would have to be cleaned out as the splatter would not stick to the cast block but could jam in the block threads. That was in the late 60s and shops kept it secret as it was a good money maker.

 

[BDW]

Amen brother! I use Kroil at work and I havent seen anything like it.

 

[S.Morris]

equal amounts of (I do litres/quarts in tin sealable container, apply with plastic squirt bottle) ATF,acetone,mineral spirits and diesel.



One gallon lasts a long time and works far better than anything you can buy off the shelf.

Up until I started using this on a recommendation years ago I thought there was nothing better than PBlaster(sp?)



I once had a truck with a rusted in receiver/hitch. I tried everything, to the point it became a challenge who was going to win. What finally worked was this concoction applied liberally over three days and a snap-on air hammer.

 

[RBellah]

Never use a shop towel around a drill press!

 

[Chasweaver]

Never use a shop towel around a drill press!

Ron, I take it this is a "Don't ask me how I know" Statement? Charlie

 

[ed9824v]

I am a believer and is far better then Kroil blaster worked better then kroil.

 

[NIsaacs]

Never use a shop towel around a drill press!

And don't wire around the drill press switch because it is broke. While you are changing bits, some high schooler will come along and see it un-plugged and help you out My left thumb will tell you this:-laf



Nick

 

[EdK]

Alternate Anti-Seize

My old age... I mean experience... will show here. An alternate to commercial anti-seize is Maalox liquid. Brush a little on the threads - especially stainless steel - and they will never seize up. An added bonus, it will not burn off on hot stuff like header bolts!

 

[EdK]

Keep Ramps from Sliding

Here's a tip that will cause you to slap your forhead with a "why didn't I think of that" smack.



We've all looked over our shoulder to see if the neighbors are laughing when the ramps keep moving when trying to drive up on them. Here's a simple solution. Pick the spot where you are going to slap yourself.



Tie a section of rope to each ramp long enough to reach under the rear wheels. As you start to drive up the ramp, the rear wheels on the rope will keep the ramps from slipping as the front wheels push them! The rope can be removed to allow side access on a creeper.



Now... why didn't YOU think of this??? :-laf

 

[Axtell3]

I like that one!

 

[JohncJordanIII]

Can't believe no one posted since 2012. I try and revive it. For cutting/drilling metals with drill bits, remers, bandsaws, cutting discs a bar of soap works pretty good to help lubricate and clean cuts. Cheaper option versus others and still works