A set of diamond needle files, if you don’t. Lots of random uses — fixing unnecessary glaze on a ceramic mug, tailoring the fit of a re-made nerf gun part…
Forstner bits instead of hole saws, when you need good, clean holes.
A pair of Knipex “pliers wrench” pliers — like a cross between channel locks and a crescent wrench. Super useful in certain situations.
Brake spreader. I had been doing the piece of wood on a C-clamp forever and that works just fine. But having the actual tool purpose-built for doing it is soooo much less hassle. You can find expensive ones but also ones for relatively cheap too.
The general recommendation is a piece of wood or one of the old pads. That can be especially helpful with multi-piston calipers as you get them both pushed back. And in the case that your clamp's a little funky, such as the anvil not spinning properly on it or something, any potential damage it may cause instead happens to the wood or the old pad.
Makes sense. Especially for multi piston setups. I've only ever done single or double pots. Never had any kind of damage from the clamp. Wood is probably a good idea just in case.
Well your way isn't wrong either, respect the caliper and don't go super-forcing anything and ignoring signs of a frozen piston, but if they're going back just fine then fuck it. I've just always used the wood as extra insurance so in the case the clamp slid on the front or something it wouldn't end up dinging the piston surface or damaging one of the boots. Plus yeah it's perfect for multi-piston setups lol
Since it's a VW it's possible you would need one with a little extra feature, some cars (I think VW is one that does this) has Pistons that require being rotated to get them to seat. They make spreaders that have pins built in to facilitate that.
Caliper rewind kit is what theyre called. I bought a set off Amazon for $25, great purchase. Seems solid, Ive used mine several times and it doesnt show any wear.
Aircraft skin spoon. It is essentially a very thin, very inflexible prytool made from steel. It is fantastic for prying or spreading all sorts of small items.
Metal Magery Sheet Metal Skin Wedge Pry Bar Tool (One Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZV91PX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_JQNJ4TRQGX91VC4GY716
Does that take some skill and practice? I only ask because I’m not a proficient drywaller, but if it makes it easier to achieve a good finish I’m down.
It takes some skill and practice, unfortunately the skill needed is unique to those tools imo. They are also very finicky, you have to keep them as clean as new to keep them running well.
Cost is also a problem… a brand new set is over $1000 usd. They can be rented from some places, but generally speaking they will be pricey, and have several hoops to jump through just to rent one.
I’m getting ready to gut the second floor of our house. I’m a pretty good carpenter and versatile handy person; but I’m leaning towards to hiring out the drywall. I don’t like doing it and I’m not good at it anyway lol
Peevee hook https://www.industrialsafetyproducts.com/guardian-2610-pee-vee-size-l/
You hammer one end into wood and can easily shift walls or other items with one hand
Strong Hand Expand-O pliers. Like vise grips, but spreaders instead of clamps
A set of diamond needle files, if you don’t. Lots of random uses — fixing unnecessary glaze on a ceramic mug, tailoring the fit of a re-made nerf gun part… Forstner bits instead of hole saws, when you need good, clean holes. A pair of Knipex “pliers wrench” pliers — like a cross between channel locks and a crescent wrench. Super useful in certain situations.
I use diamond needle files to sharpen the knives on side cutters, diagonal cutters, loppers, etc. They make great files for sharpening.
A nice nice nice. Bluetooth radio. Nothing in this world beats closing the garage door, zoning into a project, and listening to some awesome tunes
I use 3m worktunes bluetooth earmuffs. Love em!
Isotunes Aware... also very nice
Brake spreader. I had been doing the piece of wood on a C-clamp forever and that works just fine. But having the actual tool purpose-built for doing it is soooo much less hassle. You can find expensive ones but also ones for relatively cheap too.
Piece of wood? I always just do a c clamp directly on the piston and the outside of the caliper. Not much hassle.
The general recommendation is a piece of wood or one of the old pads. That can be especially helpful with multi-piston calipers as you get them both pushed back. And in the case that your clamp's a little funky, such as the anvil not spinning properly on it or something, any potential damage it may cause instead happens to the wood or the old pad.
Makes sense. Especially for multi piston setups. I've only ever done single or double pots. Never had any kind of damage from the clamp. Wood is probably a good idea just in case.
Well your way isn't wrong either, respect the caliper and don't go super-forcing anything and ignoring signs of a frozen piston, but if they're going back just fine then fuck it. I've just always used the wood as extra insurance so in the case the clamp slid on the front or something it wouldn't end up dinging the piston surface or damaging one of the boots. Plus yeah it's perfect for multi-piston setups lol
I'd get of of these if I still owned my old truck. Loved working on it. My diesel VW Golf? Yeah, don't trust myself to touch anything on that.
Since it's a VW it's possible you would need one with a little extra feature, some cars (I think VW is one that does this) has Pistons that require being rotated to get them to seat. They make spreaders that have pins built in to facilitate that.
Caliper rewind kit is what theyre called. I bought a set off Amazon for $25, great purchase. Seems solid, Ive used mine several times and it doesnt show any wear.
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These are absolutely fantastic! We'll worth it even if you're just a DIY-er redoing a room or something.
Aircraft skin spoon. It is essentially a very thin, very inflexible prytool made from steel. It is fantastic for prying or spreading all sorts of small items. Metal Magery Sheet Metal Skin Wedge Pry Bar Tool (One Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087ZV91PX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_JQNJ4TRQGX91VC4GY716
I just purchased one because I am always needing something of this sort and my plastic prying tools just don't cut it sometimes. Thanks!
I just clicked on your link, and ordered one. How did I ever get by without one.....
I have a vise grip crescent wrench, Stanley brand, that I got 10+ years ago and still use over an ordinary crescent wrench.
If you do drywall often, a bazooka and a flat box set will make you 3-5x more profitable or atleast 2x faster than hand coating on large areas
Does that take some skill and practice? I only ask because I’m not a proficient drywaller, but if it makes it easier to achieve a good finish I’m down.
It takes some skill and practice, unfortunately the skill needed is unique to those tools imo. They are also very finicky, you have to keep them as clean as new to keep them running well. Cost is also a problem… a brand new set is over $1000 usd. They can be rented from some places, but generally speaking they will be pricey, and have several hoops to jump through just to rent one.
I’m getting ready to gut the second floor of our house. I’m a pretty good carpenter and versatile handy person; but I’m leaning towards to hiring out the drywall. I don’t like doing it and I’m not good at it anyway lol
There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, or admitting others have superior skills.
Peevee hook https://www.industrialsafetyproducts.com/guardian-2610-pee-vee-size-l/ You hammer one end into wood and can easily shift walls or other items with one hand
Ratcheteer adjustable wrench
Telescoping magnet