viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just found out the panel makers have a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TheWeldingWood/ was wondering if they had any kind of website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I remember mentioning the ratchet and you saying it was fine. Get a second-hand Facom, Beta or almost any made in USA. hows this gordon?? http://www.expert-toolstore.com/search?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=facom+ratchet&p=8#s[4][]:&s[16][]:&s[12][]:341&s[6][]:&s[7][]:&s[8][]:&s[9][]:&s[10][]:&s[11][]:&rg:&sid:3&h:leftColumn&ob:position&ow:desc&p:2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 The older design - round head - are the very best ratchets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 The older design - round head - are the very best ratchets. hows this then?? http://www.expert-toolstore.com/facom-ratchets-bar-handles/811-facom-s161-1-2-square-drive-round-head-palm-control-ratchet-handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 That is the one. Money can't buy better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) ordered. cheers Gordon knew i could count on you to point me in the right direction plus if it brakes i can blame you Edited June 8, 2016 by viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 for a facom one, or halfords own make, cos i did think about that as there professional range has a lifetime guarantee, but couldnt find any on there website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 just seen them on halfords website, it sounds like they dont stock them but you order them through there website but there sent to you from trade tool shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 had to laugh at this some people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 well after sending my rear brake cylinders back as id ordered 109" ones that were 1 1/4" diameter and ordering some correct ones, they have only sent me the same ones out today been in touch with him and he said there rite, i told him they wernt so he asked the year, i said 1982 hence me ordering the ones for s3 from 1980 onward, he said they fit all 88" and 109" up to 1980, ******* plank, £6 it cost me to send them back, ill not be paying another £6, and whilst checking my brakes the last couple of times my mate has now spotted the swivel pins and other bits and bats are all wrong and bodged so iv have to buy 2 overhaul kits for them at £30 each, will my brake lines ever get made up its all good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 whats the matter with the swivel pins................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) not sure really simon, missing shims, book says there should be a bearing but there was something else in its place, no gaskets, none of it i understood really, but it will be all sorted soon, bets we found out now rather than later Edited June 10, 2016 by viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 now over 50,000 views, who would of thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 on the swivel pins if i remember....there is some sort of hard fibre bush at the top and the bottom should have a tapered bearing and race........very easy to change...just get the shims right....too many......it is loose.....not enough ...very tight...........something like that anyway....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 and the half shaft collar was cracked, and it needs a new bearing on it to, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 now over 50,000 views, who would of thought yeah but half of those are you and DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 i was thinking the same myself, its probably the same usual 5 suspects viewing this thread although im not sure who DD is, DM i could understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 well after a great deal of thought i decided to go for the halfords advanced 1/2 ratchet, i believe there is a lot to be said for a no quibble lifetime guarantee. £30 and halfords is 10 mins away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 i was thinking the same myself, its probably the same usual 5 suspects viewing this thread although im not sure who DD is, DM i could understand Diesel Ditchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Diesel Ditchie "you rang me-lud" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 i see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 i see "stupid boy pike" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Dont forget your spring balance Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 what is it something like 4-5lbs.........pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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