Tools Explained

[mrhemi]

I disagree because I don't think we should have moved to it at all! And yeah, I know this country is in the minority with it these days.

Growing up and living in Canada during the "conversion" period, we had to learn both systems.
My lathe and mill have DRO's. Push the button and they measure in either system. Works for me.

 

[Cranky]

Growing up and living in Canada during the "conversion" period, we had to learn both systems.
My lathe and mill have DRO's. Push the button and they measure in either system. Works for me.

The metric system wasn't even talked about when I was in school let alone teach it. Even during my machinist apprenticeship it wasn't mentioned and that began in 1980 and knew that it was 'invading' us at that time lol. Didn't retire from there until 06 and even then it wasn't being used in the central shop where I worked the majority of the time while working for the refinery....

 

[Pops1967GTX]

.002 = .0508 mm.....how is the metric system easier? Besides, I have to buy all new mics that read metric. Screw that. Thousands of dollars out the window....now you know why 'we' were/are so against it. Yeah, the metric system has been trying to force it's way in here for a long time too but for some reason beyond my belief, it's not working. Even the weather stations still ain't using it for forecasting the temps etc. Yeah, there are some machine shops here that's moved to it but not that many so far.

how about too many ......

 

[khryslerkid]

how about too many ......
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Who remembers back in the late 70's when the manufacturers started using torque head screws in the headlights?

Customer comes in needing a new headlight. Napa down the street has a new one, go to change it and there's this goofy looking screw head holding it in there. Had to track down a torque head screwdriver real quick!

And the rest is history.

 

[Fran Blacker]

In defense of a few of screw heads designs power/air tools made them necessary.

 

[493 Mike]

In defense of a few of screw heads designs power/air tools made them necessary.

I like them for sheet metal and wood screws. Not so much for machine screws.
Mike

 

[khryslerkid]

 

[khryslerkid]

A Tiltrotator. Watch his other videos like tree removal. Makes it look easy plus this attachment is so versatile. (You'll have to back it up to the beginning)

 

[coronet68mx]

A Tiltrotator. Watch his other videos like tree removal. Makes it look easy plus this attachment is so versatile. (You'll have to back it up to the beginning)

The operator had some skills

 

[snakeoil24]

Ball peen hammer when I loose my temper often used to smash everything in front Of me!

 

[khryslerkid]

Ball peen hammer when I loose my temper often used to smash everything in front Of me!

My older brother took a ball peen hammer to his Mustangs front fender after busting his knuckle changing plugs.

 

[Photon440]

 

[chtampa]

Screw heads and genders are the best comparisons I have heard yet. A new one gets created just to make it harder for it to get screwed!

 

[snakeoil24]

Wire Tyes and duct tape used to fix everything

 

[68rrdream]

PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters.

VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to further round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.

Lol. Don't think I've ever used pliers for bolts.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

 

[67 WS23]

Oh... So that's what goes in the X.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

feeler gauge adjustable

 

[khryslerkid]

 

[Pops1967GTX]

and there e you go