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Super Newb
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Layton, Utah
Posts: 142
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I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
this has probably been thought of before, but I've never seen it. It seems too easy, but it works.
All you need is couple 1/2" washers, 2 small scrap pieces of metal, a big C clamp, a pair of vise grips, a welder, a hacksaw, and a tiny bit of brains. Voila!!! Valve spring compressor(I recommend using the little plastic/rubber pad on the screw side to protect the bottom of the valve). Alternate version: don't include the washers, and you have an adjustable quick clamp. |
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
Posts: 6,131
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
I'm seeing a good welding clamp for some of the production parts I make. Very cool..
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Super Newb
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Layton, Utah
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
I just finished removing all my springs with my new tool. I did not have to use the little washer thing, but I did have to do a bit of grinding and drilling on the end of the clamp to get the retainers out. Worked like a charm!
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low n' slo
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Location: rosenberg, texas
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
do you have an actual pic? sounds cool
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Location: Brookings, SD
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: GJ, Colorado
Posts: 15
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
Neat concept but they have been around for a while, did you make an actual prototype?
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Super Newb
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Layton, Utah
Posts: 142
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
I did actually make one, but I haven't taken any pics yet. It worked great removing all my valve springs. I'll try to take pictures tomorrow.
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low n' slo
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Location: rosenberg, texas
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
oh ok. ya, i was looking at the pic the first few seconds like, man this thing doesnt look real! lol, then i figured it out...it wasnt an actual pic..
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Super Newb
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Layton, Utah
Posts: 142
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Re: I invented a new tool, and I'll share.
You are correct. It is not an actual pic. For my day job, I do mechanical engineering and design on the computer. I ran out of work, so I did a model of my tool. I use SolidWorks and I am a CSWP if anyone cares.
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