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Quill: /* Necessary Shop Tools */ File:Overton Babiak TA-Tools for Life.pdf

2012-07-28T21:08:41Z

Necessary Shop Tools: File:Overton Babiak TA-Tools for Life.pdf

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	= Necessary Shop Tools =		= Necessary Shop Tools =

	Transportation Alternatives' "Tools for Life" guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.		Transportation Alternatives' [[:File:Overton Babiak TA-Tools for Life.pdf\|"Tools for Life"]] guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.

	== Tool sets ==		== Tool sets ==

Alex45617: /* Lock down expensive tools */

2012-04-09T17:21:43Z

Lock down expensive tools

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	=== Lock down expensive tools ===		=== Lock down expensive tools ===
	Have you spent $500 on re-threading tools? Consider putting them in a locking tool chest that only [[core-volunteers]] have keys too.		Have you spent $500 on re-threading tools? Consider putting them in a locking tool chest that only [[Core Volunteers\|core volunteers]] have keys too.

	=== Buy bigger tools ===		=== Buy bigger tools ===

Rickyp: /* Provide aprons in your shop */

2011-06-12T08:14:47Z

Provide aprons in your shop

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	=== Provide [[aprons]] in your shop ===		=== Provide [[aprons]] in your shop ===

	This prevents someone from forgetting they put a tool in their pocket and being to embarrased to bring it back. So what happens is they leave it in the apron and the aprons stay in the shop. This works so well that sometimes you are left with their keys.		This prevents someone from forgetting they put a tool in their pocket and being too embarrased to bring it back. So what happens is they leave it in the apron and the aprons stay in the shop. This works so well that sometimes you are left with their keys.

	'''NOTE:''' If regular cleaning of the aprons is not done, people will not use them.		'''NOTE:''' If regular cleaning of the aprons is not done, people will not use them.

Quill: Undo revision 8720 by Imywejyh (Talk)

2010-11-24T16:28:22Z

Undo revision 8720 by Imywejyh (Talk)

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	'''Tools''' are devices that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing tasks.		'''Tools''' are devices that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing tasks.

	= Necessary Shop Tools =		= Necessary Shop Tools =

	Transportation Alternatives' ~~"~~Tools for Life~~"~~ guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.		Transportation Alternatives' "Tools for Life" guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.

	== Tool sets ==		== Tool sets ==
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	* [[Crank Wrench]] (Park Tool CCW-5)		* [[Crank Wrench]] (Park Tool CCW-5)
	* Professional [[Cable and Housing Cutter]] (Park Tool CN-10)		* Professional [[Cable and Housing Cutter]] (Park Tool CN-10)
	* 8 &~~amp;~~ 10 mm AND 9 &~~amp;~~ 11 mm Metric Wrenchs (Park Tool CBW-1, CBW-4)		* 8 & 10 mm AND 9 & 11 mm Metric Wrenchs (Park Tool CBW-1, CBW-4)
	* Screw Type [[Chain Tool]] (Park Tool CT-3)		* Screw Type [[Chain Tool]] (Park Tool CT-3)
	* [[Spanner]] for [[one piece cranks]] (Park Tool SPA-4)		* [[Spanner]] for [[one piece cranks]] (Park Tool SPA-4)
	* [[Chainring Nut Wrench]] (Park Tool CNW-2)		* [[Chainring Nut Wrench]] (Park Tool CNW-2)
	* 32 &~~amp;~~ 36 mm AND 30 &~~amp;~~ 32 mm [[Headset Wrenches]] and [[Lockring Hook Spanner]] (Park Tool HCW-15, HCW-7, HCW-5)		* 32 & 36 mm AND 30 & 32 mm [[Headset Wrenches]] and [[Lockring Hook Spanner]] (Park Tool HCW-15, HCW-7, HCW-5)
	* [[Spoke Ruler]] also determines bearings and cotter pin sizes. (Park Tool SBC-1)		* [[Spoke Ruler]] also determines bearings and cotter pin sizes. (Park Tool SBC-1)
	* Magnetic strip to hold [[freewheel removers]], [[bottom bracket removers]] and a [[magnet]] for pulling bearings out of hubs. (Park Tool BBT-22, FR-1, FR-2, FR-3)		* Magnetic strip to hold [[freewheel removers]], [[bottom bracket removers]] and a [[magnet]] for pulling bearings out of hubs. (Park Tool BBT-22, FR-1, FR-2, FR-3)
	* Vice &~~amp;~~ Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise Axle Vice (Wilton Armetale 4 1/2 In. Workshop Vise, Park Tool AV-4)		* Vice & Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise Axle Vice (Wilton Armetale 4 1/2 In. Workshop Vise, Park Tool AV-4)
	* P-Handled Star-Shaped Wrench for Disc Brake Rotors (Park Tool PH-T25)		* P-Handled Star-Shaped Wrench for Disc Brake Rotors (Park Tool PH-T25)
	* P-Handled 10-2 mm Allen Wrenches (Cornwell)		* P-Handled 10-2 mm Allen Wrenches (Cornwell)
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	=== Cheater Bar ===		=== Cheater Bar ===

	Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can ~~"~~stack~~"~~ cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...		Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can "stack" cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...

	Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this ~~"~~tool~~"~~ only when removing things.		Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this "tool" only when removing things.

	It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics ~~"~~It's not about strength, it's about leverage.~~"~~		It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics "It's not about strength, it's about leverage."

	We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.		We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.
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	Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...		Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...

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	\|Wheel Roller		\|Wheel Roller
	\|Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&~~amp;~~B started selling them for a little while for $400.		\|Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&B started selling them for a little while for $400.
	\|'''Straightens taco'd wheels.		\|'''Straightens taco'd wheels.
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	=== Quality ===		=== Quality ===

	The old adage, ~~"~~''you pay for what you get'',~~"~~ comes to mind. The best tools are the ones with a life-time warranty and fast replacement turn around. In the long run you will '''NEVER''' save money by buying cheap tools that have no warranty. Like it or not, everything will eventually break and wear out especially when they are heavily used by people that are still learning how to use them.		The old adage, "''you pay for what you get''," comes to mind. The best tools are the ones with a life-time warranty and fast replacement turn around. In the long run you will '''NEVER''' save money by buying cheap tools that have no warranty. Like it or not, everything will eventually break and wear out especially when they are heavily used by people that are still learning how to use them.

	=== Sources ===		=== Sources ===
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	* http://www.ra-co.de/ - Cyclus Tools		* http://www.ra-co.de/ - Cyclus Tools
	* http://www.biketoolmaker.com/ - EVT Tools		* http://www.biketoolmaker.com/ - EVT Tools
	* http://www.vartools.com/ - VAR Tools (See also ~~"~~Mel Pinto Imports~~"~~)		* http://www.vartools.com/ - VAR Tools (See also "Mel Pinto Imports")
	* http://www.philwood.com/		* http://www.philwood.com/

Imywejyh at 08:58, 24 November 2010

2010-11-24T08:58:55Z

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	'''Tools''' are devices that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing tasks.		'''Tools''' are devices that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing tasks.

	= Necessary Shop Tools =		= Necessary Shop Tools =

	Transportation Alternatives' "Tools for Life" guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.		Transportation Alternatives' "Tools for Life" guide has [http://www.transalt.org/info/toolsforlife/57tools.pdf two suggested lists] for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.

	== Tool sets ==		== Tool sets ==
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	* [[Crank Wrench]] (Park Tool CCW-5)		* [[Crank Wrench]] (Park Tool CCW-5)
	* Professional [[Cable and Housing Cutter]] (Park Tool CN-10)		* Professional [[Cable and Housing Cutter]] (Park Tool CN-10)
	* 8 & 10 mm AND 9 & 11 mm Metric Wrenchs (Park Tool CBW-1, CBW-4)		* 8 & 10 mm AND 9 & 11 mm Metric Wrenchs (Park Tool CBW-1, CBW-4)
	* Screw Type [[Chain Tool]] (Park Tool CT-3)		* Screw Type [[Chain Tool]] (Park Tool CT-3)
	* [[Spanner]] for [[one piece cranks]] (Park Tool SPA-4)		* [[Spanner]] for [[one piece cranks]] (Park Tool SPA-4)
	* [[Chainring Nut Wrench]] (Park Tool CNW-2)		* [[Chainring Nut Wrench]] (Park Tool CNW-2)
	* 32 & 36 mm AND 30 & 32 mm [[Headset Wrenches]] and [[Lockring Hook Spanner]] (Park Tool HCW-15, HCW-7, HCW-5)		* 32 & 36 mm AND 30 & 32 mm [[Headset Wrenches]] and [[Lockring Hook Spanner]] (Park Tool HCW-15, HCW-7, HCW-5)
	* [[Spoke Ruler]] also determines bearings and cotter pin sizes. (Park Tool SBC-1)		* [[Spoke Ruler]] also determines bearings and cotter pin sizes. (Park Tool SBC-1)
	* Magnetic strip to hold [[freewheel removers]], [[bottom bracket removers]] and a [[magnet]] for pulling bearings out of hubs. (Park Tool BBT-22, FR-1, FR-2, FR-3)		* Magnetic strip to hold [[freewheel removers]], [[bottom bracket removers]] and a [[magnet]] for pulling bearings out of hubs. (Park Tool BBT-22, FR-1, FR-2, FR-3)
	* Vice & Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise Axle Vice (Wilton Armetale 4 1/2 In. Workshop Vise, Park Tool AV-4)		* Vice & Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise Axle Vice (Wilton Armetale 4 1/2 In. Workshop Vise, Park Tool AV-4)
	* P-Handled Star-Shaped Wrench for Disc Brake Rotors (Park Tool PH-T25)		* P-Handled Star-Shaped Wrench for Disc Brake Rotors (Park Tool PH-T25)
	* P-Handled 10-2 mm Allen Wrenches (Cornwell)		* P-Handled 10-2 mm Allen Wrenches (Cornwell)
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	=== Cheater Bar ===		=== Cheater Bar ===

	Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can "stack" cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...		Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can "stack" cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...

	Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this "tool" only when removing things.		Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this "tool" only when removing things.

	It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics "It's not about strength, it's about leverage."		It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics "It's not about strength, it's about leverage."

	We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.		We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.
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	Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...		Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...

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	\|Wheel Roller		\|Wheel Roller
	\|Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&B started selling them for a little while for $400.		\|Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&B started selling them for a little while for $400.
	\|'''Straightens taco'd wheels.		\|'''Straightens taco'd wheels.
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	=== Quality ===		=== Quality ===

	The old adage, "''you pay for what you get''," comes to mind. The best tools are the ones with a life-time warranty and fast replacement turn around. In the long run you will '''NEVER''' save money by buying cheap tools that have no warranty. Like it or not, everything will eventually break and wear out especially when they are heavily used by people that are still learning how to use them.		The old adage, "''you pay for what you get''," comes to mind. The best tools are the ones with a life-time warranty and fast replacement turn around. In the long run you will '''NEVER''' save money by buying cheap tools that have no warranty. Like it or not, everything will eventually break and wear out especially when they are heavily used by people that are still learning how to use them.

	=== Sources ===		=== Sources ===
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	* http://www.ra-co.de/ - Cyclus Tools		* http://www.ra-co.de/ - Cyclus Tools
	* http://www.biketoolmaker.com/ - EVT Tools		* http://www.biketoolmaker.com/ - EVT Tools
	* http://www.vartools.com/ - VAR Tools (See also "Mel Pinto Imports")		* http://www.vartools.com/ - VAR Tools (See also "Mel Pinto Imports")
	* http://www.philwood.com/		* http://www.philwood.com/

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2010-11-22T17:04:39Z

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	Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...		Let's face it, when you deal with really old bikes, you face really hard problems that require specialty tools. There are a few tools that you see in other shops and wonder how you lived without. If you see one of those tools, please list it here...

	~~=== Stripped crank quick-extractor ===~~

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	\|Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine		\|style=white-space:nowrap\|Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine
	\|Phil Wood and others.		\|Phil Wood and others.
	\|'''Make your own spokes.'''		\|'''Make your own spokes.'''

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2010-11-22T16:42:23Z

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	=== Stripped crank quick-extractor ===		=== Stripped crank quick-extractor ===

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	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ EVT		!Image
			!Name
	~~'''Use:~~''' Removing Stripped Square Tapper Cranks.		!Manufacturer
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			\|Stripped crank quick-extractor
			\|EVT
			\|'''Removing Stripped Square Tapper Cranks.'''
	Here is a real time-saver. This tool quickly and easily removes cranks in which the extractor threads have been stripped. Rather than spend valuable time and money re-threading and installing a repair insert, this tool removes the crank, which, most often will be scrapped anyway. It works by using two “pilot” threads which are followed by oversized threads which fit very tightly in the “remaining” threads. This tool works far more often than not.		Here is a real time-saver. This tool quickly and easily removes cranks in which the extractor threads have been stripped. Rather than spend valuable time and money re-threading and installing a repair insert, this tool removes the crank, which, most often will be scrapped anyway. It works by using two “pilot” threads which are followed by oversized threads which fit very tightly in the “remaining” threads. This tool works far more often than not.
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	~~=== Universal BB cup remover ===~~		\|[[Image:evt_universal_bb_cup_remover.jpg\|200px]]
			\|Universal BB cup remover
	[[Image:evt_universal_bb_cup_remover.jpg]]		\|EVT
			\|'''Removing fused bottom bracket fixed cups. Works regardless of Standard or French threading.'''
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ EVT

	~~'''Use:~~''' Removing fused bottom bracket fixed cups. Works regardless of Standard or French threading.

	This tool works as a “last resort” when trying to remove stubborn BB cups after the standard removal flats or splines have failed. Tool simply “pinches” the faulty cup and removes with friction.		This tool works as a “last resort” when trying to remove stubborn BB cups after the standard removal flats or splines have failed. Tool simply “pinches” the faulty cup and removes with friction.
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	~~=== Shimano Bottom Bracket Remover ===~~		\|[[Image:Bottom-Bracket-Remover.jpg\|200px]]
			\|Shimano Bottom Bracket Remover
	[[Image:Bottom-Bracket-Remover.jpg]]		\|Not sure who makes this one, but Mel Pinto Imports sells it.
			\|'''Removes fused Shimano style bottom brackets.'''
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ Not sure who makes this one, but Mel Pinto Imports sells it.

	~~'''Use:~~''' Removes fused Shimano style bottom brackets.

	Genius. Secure the tool using the axle, and then give two points of leverage instead of one.		Genius. Secure the tool using the axle, and then give two points of leverage instead of one.
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	~~=== Fixed Cup Remover ===~~		\|[[Image:var_fixed_cup_remover.jpg\|upright\|200px]]
			\|Fixed Cup Remover
	[[Image:var_fixed_cup_remover.jpg]]		\|VAR
			\|''' Removing fused bottom bracket fixed cups.'''
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ VAR

	~~'''Use:~~''' Removing fused bottom bracket fixed cups.

	This grabs onto the fixed cup the way a regular wrench would have, and pulls it off without slipping.		This grabs onto the fixed cup the way a regular wrench would have, and pulls it off without slipping.
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	~~=== Vice Whip ===~~		\|[[Image:PedrosViceWhip.jpg\|200px]]
			\|Vice Whip
	[[Image:PedrosViceWhip.jpg]]		\|Pedro's
			\|'''Used instead of a chain whip.'''
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ Pedro's

	~~'''Use:~~''' Used instead of a chain whip.

	Vise Whip- For the professional mechanic, Pedro’s has devised the most secure way to manage cogs of any size. The new Vice Whip is the world’s first locking chain whip. Fits cogs from 11T to 23T, makes cassette and cog removal safe and simple.		Vise Whip- For the professional mechanic, Pedro’s has devised the most secure way to manage cogs of any size. The new Vice Whip is the world’s first locking chain whip. Fits cogs from 11T to 23T, makes cassette and cog removal safe and simple.
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	~~===~~ Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine ~~===~~		\|
			\|Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ Phil Wood and others.		\|Phil Wood and others.
			\|'''Make your own spokes.'''
	~~'''Use:~~''' Make your own spokes.

	If you ever ever wondered what to do with all the used spokes sitting around, and volunteers are sick of sorting them, you have probably thought about this tool. They require you to only stock one spoke length, and quickly cut and roll (not thread) the threads to the perfect spoke size. But they are mighty expensive.		If you ever ever wondered what to do with all the used spokes sitting around, and volunteers are sick of sorting them, you have probably thought about this tool. They require you to only stock one spoke length, and quickly cut and roll (not thread) the threads to the perfect spoke size. But they are mighty expensive.
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	~~===~~ Wheel Roller ~~===~~		\|
			\|Wheel Roller
	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&B started selling them for a little while for $400.		\|Kraynick’s Bike Shop (412-621-6160) has one. The Kraynick’s owner says a guy in Virginia made them for $1000 and then J&B started selling them for a little while for $400.
			\|'''Straightens taco'd wheels.
	~~'''Use:~~''' Straightens taco'd wheels.		\|-
			\|[[Image:ball_joint_separator.jpg\|200px]]
	~~=== Ball Joint Separator ===~~		\|Ball Joint Separator
			\|Many, see your local Automotive parts store.
	[[Image:ball_joint_separator.jpg]]		\|'''Last resort for removing stripped cranks.

	~~'''Manufacturer:'''~~ Many, see your local Automotive parts store.

	~~'''Use:~~''' Last resort for removing stripped cranks.

	Ok, this isn't made for bikes, it is made for ball joints on cars. But it works great as a last resort for getting off stripped cranks. Just wedge it between the bottom bracket and the crank, and pound it off. Again this is a last resort for someone who cares about the frame, but not the bottom bracket or crank.		Ok, this isn't made for bikes, it is made for ball joints on cars. But it works great as a last resort for getting off stripped cranks. Just wedge it between the bottom bracket and the crank, and pound it off. Again this is a last resort for someone who cares about the frame, but not the bottom bracket or crank.
			\|}

	= Buying Tools =		= Buying Tools =

166.70.37.46: /* Tool sets */

2010-11-18T19:22:18Z

Tool sets

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	== Tool sets ==		== Tool sets ==

	~~The~~ [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ~~tried to figure out~~ what the most common tools ~~used in their shop were and created~~ 7 identical tool sets.		=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===

			When we had one tool bench, we observed what people used. Then put the most common tools on 7 identical tool sets.

	Each tool set contains the following:		Each tool set contains the following:

Veganboyjosh: /* Cheater Bar */

2010-03-29T03:07:59Z

Cheater Bar

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	=== Cheater Bar ===		=== Cheater Bar ===

	Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can "stack" cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...		Take the longest, largest diameter down or top tube from an old dead bicycle frame. Cut it as long as you can, grind off the burrs so that it's smooth on both ends and not likely to snag or cut someone holding it. Put the tube over the end of a wrench to be able to apply more force to the wrench. If you need even more leverage, you can "stack" cheater bars together, effectively creating a wrench that is several feet long...
	Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this "tool" only when removing things.
	It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics "It's not about strength, it's about leverage."		Use judiciously, as this tool will allow you to apply LOTS of force. Generally, you'll want to use this "tool" only when removing things.
	We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.
			It's a great tool to hand to new mechanics, especially those who are anxious about not being strong enough, or feel that bike mechanics must have a certain amount of strength. We often tell new/smaller mechanics "It's not about strength, it's about leverage."

			We also had an old dead portable bike stand which was built with lots of large diameter--2 inches?--aluminum tubing, and the tubes were several feet long. This cheater bar only comes out when the others fail, as it's monstrous, and is definitely a tool of last resort.

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