Tools of the trade

[mrgreen]

Hi,

I am just starting out ratting bikes, what tools or tools can you not be without?

MrG

 

[Markm]

standard and phillips head screwdrivers, channel locks, adjustable wrench, hammer,vice,socket set.
Most everything can be found at flea markets,garage sales and re-sale shops.

 

[bits n pieces]

Dont forget allen wrenches You need metric and sometimes very rarely need standard too.

 

[deorman]

The adjustable should open 1 3/8" so you can pull sprockets off of 1-piece cranks. A couple of flat wrenches to adjust/tighten axle bearings, and a chain tool. If you're doing 3-piece crank bikes, a crank puller is helpful.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

tire irons, patch kit. bike stand.

 

[bits n pieces]

Dont forger vice grips for the bolts and nuts that strip. Get a few sizes. Eventually you will need them. Get a good set of wire cutters too. I bought the $39 dollar pair from matco and have yet to sharpen them . They have putlasted a lot of cheap pairs pkus they have a warranty. Name brand tools are worth the investment.

 

[thatismytruck]

sand paper, file, big hammer, PB Blaster, Simple Green, bigger hammer, wire wheel attachment for your drill (one brass, one steel), steel wool, mineral spirits, paint thinner, a really big hammer.

 

[mrgreen]

Guess I need a hammer

Got one on the those tri allen keys but its a pain in tight spaces, may look for a t bar type....

Got a pipe wrench handy for loosening grips on bars.....

Got tyre levers from kitchen drawer lol

MrG

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

the allen key set that is ball shaped at one end is a must for the tight spaces

 

[sensor]

depends on if youre going to scratch build,cut up,rework, or just bolt & unbolt......
basics would be philips and flat head screwdrivers,socket set(standard and metric),chain breaker,penetrating oil,tire gauge, & big crescent wrench

 

[mrgreen]

Well I need to get cranks off, not sure if you can do it without a crank-puller :?

 

[user 135]

Gotta have a crank puller on three piece. $10 or so individually. I bought a basic bike tool kit as I have other bikes that where a pipe wrench doesn't work.

I have this and it works pretty good. http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14585- ... -Tools.htm

I upgraded the chain tool and I need to get a better headset wrench. The cone wrenches are nice when you have a hub that has locknuts on the cones.

 

[spinman]

Case of beer.

 

[thatismytruck]

Case of beer.

8)

 

[mrgreen]

Beer .... that goes without saying.... :lol:

MrG

 

[KOTA]

Band-aids.........Lots of em.

 

[sensor]

Band-aids.........Lots of em.

thats what masking tape is for

 

[Ratfink1962]

One of these can be real handy...

 

[mrgreen]

In th future maybe

 

[elvis51]

What's in Elvis's bike build off tool kit:

Wrenches
Pliers
Big f'ing hammer
Ar-15 semi automatic

Be careful playing shoot em up and please move the fenders away from the house before you shoot them!

hope that helps!

Easy E