Toolbag Tales-Homemade and improvised tools

[Gibbo2286]

I've got one of those.

[Paul-R]

I have an LED torch which extends and has a magnet on the end as well. It's been a lifesaver a couple of times.

It's not home-made or improvised but works just as it should.

[Hell Razor5543]

I have an LED torch which extends and has a magnet on the end as well. It's been a lifesaver a couple of times.

It's not home-made or improvised but works just as it should.

I have one like this;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnetic-Pic ... %3A2334524

[Paul-R]

That's very similar in looks, certainly the same idea. The barrel that's black in the picture is extruded aluminium on mine and when retracted looks just like a normal LED torch.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Return of the Sawn-off Scaffolding Pole......used on the bb micra job today here

I do hope everyone has one of these in their toolbag, 101 uses

No idea where I got mine from, but it has a nice patina, one-end flattened, and I would say just the right length



Regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

...my "spring compressors" are worth a mention here too

and they were out again today, do the job, cost next to nothing, reusable

Spring compressors

Regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

One from the master!

Piston retracted using my patent homebrew retraction tool..

Regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

For a superb DIY On Car Flaring Tool from member "CitroenCrazy" see this thread

viewtopic.php?p=658420#p658420

Regards Neil

[CitroenCrazy]

Having been directed to this thread by the esteemed Mr NewcastleFalcon, I thought it's an opportunity to share my Ikea sphere removal tool.

I wanted a light for my pillar drill, so I bought the cheapest desk lamp available at Ikea, the "Lagra", on special offer at a fiver.

The only bit I really needed was the lamp holder and swivel mechanism

Which left me with the base. Well, what can you do with a horseshoe-shaped piece of flat bar ?

[mickthemaverick]

Innovative thinking and great execution!! Love it!

[NewcastleFalcon]

I thought it's an opportunity to share my Ikea sphere removal tool etc...

Keep topping the thread up with your creativity CC....excellent stuff!

Regards Neil

[Peter.N.]

Silk purse and sow's ear come to mind.

Peter

[CitroJim]

Oh wow CC! That's just magic And awesome!

Now you need to give it an appropriate Swedish name in finest IKEA style

[bobins]

How's about the Bällsöff

[CitroJim]

How's about the Bällsöff

Perfect