Tool porn

I’ve been using a Bahco tool tote for the past six months or so. I love having things visible and accessible.

if anyone is a fan of this size old machine tool, they should definitely visit the crossness pumping station when it has an open day. The repairs workshop specifically.

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monies for sure, festool do a range of toolboxes that all stack, lock to each other, optional wheel base, and are made of decent stuff. Absolutely not worth the RRP, but very satisfying if you have them.

All of my derailleur adjusting requirements are now covered.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8WhG0GlKoA

Newly acquired machine tool porn. Pollard Corona 1 AX. Barely managed to get it out the van and onto the sack barrow!

Nothing else to add, just showing off.

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Ohhhhh! That's nice. Get it indoors before the rain comes.

The outdoor workshop is all under cover, worry not :)

I will be regularly massaging it with oil to protect from the humidity

You need the JIS (Japanese cross head) screw driver for Shimano gears.

https://www.motorcycle.com/ask-mo-anything/difference-between-japanese-jis-phillips.html?amp

I think that's what they are, obviously you actually need Allen keys for most new derailleurs, but they've probably got those.

Sealy do a half decent set for not a lot. I’ve got a set kicking about somewhere, but can never find them when I need them!

https://www.toolden.co.uk/hand-tools/screwdrivers/sealey-ak4314-jis-screwdriver-set-4pcs/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg5uZBhATEiwAhhRLHpSeylXaax2ww3g3fxwnD3B0-mr2oU9K3g718GXDpZVnZNh7yOJjVxoCzwQQAvD_BwE

Hozan if possible

I think I'd go Vessel over Hozan

Even just for the ads
https://www.lfgss.com/comments/16107537/

Doesn't need to be porn worthy but any recommendations for a chain tool? My trusty 10 year old Fat Spanner number has just broken. I'm tempted to just get a like for like replacement (rebadged as LifeLine on Wiggle) but is there anything that's worth considering?

I got a Chinese knockoff pair of master link pliers off Ebay. Free shipping from China and they cost about $6. Buy a blister pack of links and you’ll be fine. A lot easier than faffing about with chain tools and pins.
Not Snap-on level but fine for casual use.

You still need to shorten a chain when installing a new one unless it happens to be the right length which doesn't happen often.

badged as LifeLine

Are you looking at the Pro model? Nothing to suggest that's any better or worse than the dozens of more or less identical versions out there. I've had good luck with BBB if you're after a value brand e.g. https://bbbcycling.com/uk_en/btl-05-nautilus-ii but there are even cheaper chinesium ones on all the platforms which are probably fine too.

That'll do nicely, thanks!

Bought one of these the other day and I'm very happy with it!

Having tools visible, and every tool having their on designated place makes life so much easier. I can see instantly if I have everything, I know exactly where to grab what.

I have the Veto TP XL and the Tech-Pac. Makes life a lot easier.

The TP XL has a mental amount of stuff in it really - 12x Screwdrivers, 2x pliers, 2x adjustable spanners, 2x pipe wrenches, bit set and mini ratchet, knife, strippers, socket tester, hacksaw, drill bits, pens, tape measure, volt pen, voltage indicators, odds and sods, dustmasks, 5 rolls of tape.

My main gripe is that I bought the normal backpack not realising that the "blackout" version has interchangeable inserts which would have been a lot more useful - I'd much prefer no inserts at all in other storage chamber to just cram power tools into. Alas, I'll survive.

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All the best Christmas presents come in orange sleeves

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Don't be coy, show us your tool.

How the hell do you get a hammer in yours, mine has to hang off the side.

Was a bit of tight fit at first, but goes in sound now.
The bag is even more packed these days too, haha.