tools and skills database

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Tools/Skills Repository

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Just a suggestion at this stage...

I'm shamelessly robbing this idea from other regions but with a little twist. Other areas have lists of useful/rare tools that can be borrowed. How's about people list up jobs that they're willing to help out with?

People without mechanical skills are also welcome to help out if you want to learn how things work (we all start out somewhere just like I did a few years ago) or if you can supply tea and are up for a laugh, everyone's invited

One of the best things about the SXOC is when people help each other out so let's keep it going in the new West Country region

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trolly jack tow rope jump leads
sockets sets
timing light
hammers (lots of different ones!)
small compressor
dremel
angle grinder and drills
manuals s13/14/14a/15/blitz i colour etc
very sharp side cutters for cable ties!!:wack:
chain saw!!

valve spring compressor

always willing to lend a hand too,

head gasket change , profec b fitting, blitz i colour set up Apexi RSM set up and fitting

[disco-tom]

I have an SXOC gearbox input shaft for handy clutch changes and have done a few now so know my way around them.

Also got the usual suspects for a toolkit.

I am usually willing to help out with most anything involving the spanners bar bodywork/painting or an engine rebuild and can travel over providing the distance isn't too great. Failing that if you want to come to me I'm fine with that. Not so great when it comes to electrickery.

:)

[IceBlade]

ive got most things including a 1/2inch snap-on impact driver, which most large bolts quake in fear of im usually only available weekdays though (unless i get written permission from she who must be obeyed.... lol)

Just bought a snap-on scanner so you with obd-2 ports i can have lots of fun finding problems and actuating all your actuators from my new toy....

[jon200]

I'm not too bad with the electriccery stuff within reason and can do most medium mechanical stuff too like brakes, alignment kit, suspension, possibly welding depending on if the welder is available from work, stuff like that.

[Moonhead]

normal bits+ timing light (and i know how to use it (13's only!:wack: )), spring compressors
with any luck a garage in 3 weeks time too:D
oh and cable tie skills

[dhracer]

I can do a few things. Clutch changes and most electrical jobs aren't a problem. Most of the other mechanical jobs I can do to. I have a narrow garage (just wide enough to walk around the car) and will travel (within reasonable dist, or further if you pay my petrol money :wack: ). Can help out with body prep but I've never done any spraying (would be keen to have a go if given the chance though :smash: :wack: ). I can weld (MIG, TIG and stick) but it's been a while since I've done any

Not got many tools of my own though

[mattlake]

engine hoist and stand
usual socket/spnner/screwdriver etc
telescopic magnet (wilkinsons 6 quid buy one)
gear pulleys, clutch alignment tool
spray booth (only smll but suiable for panels)
2 big industrial units i can use (with wlding kit, table saws, pllar drill, CNC, acid etch equipment an all the vinyl/sticker kit)
massive outdoor lamps

i have done a t28 conversion, fitted my Profc B, frontmount intercooler, an allthe usual service gubbins

willing to travel anywhere as long asbacon butties and coffee are provided, will have a crack at anything.

higly profecient in the use of self locking nylon ties, would put moonhead to shame ;)

[spannermonkey]

Highly proficient in the fine art of drinking tea.
Have dry workspace with enough room to store 20 cars, engine crane, most tools you'll ever need on a nissan, parts for virtually all s bodies.
Also pretty handy with the spanners, can do everything from an engine rebuild down. Used to work for a 200sx specialist as a technician.
Happy to help out anybody, and can travel if tea is provided!

Not the easiest guy to get hold of in a hurry, and I don't do mornings!

Moonhead and Mattlake would cower at my nylon ties greatness!

[dhracer]

I'm sure this was supposed to be a sticky :confused:

Anyhow I now also have a coolant pressure tester so I can do that too :smash:

[VoodooRhythm]

I've got most of the standard sockets/spanners (including some ratchet flex head) and am willing to put an effort into most things.
and can very much vouch for spannermonkeys skills (having aided me no end of times and his workshop is uber big :thumbs:)

[Leviathan]

Got quite a few tools given to me when my Uncle (who was a mechanic died)
Will make a list and post it later.

[Leviathan]

Right heres the list with pics:D

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/dunlop_ago40_optical_alignment_gaug.jpg

Sorryabout the small pic, cant get to them easily, hence the pic from the net, not got a clue how to use them though:rolleyes:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/01052007.jpg
Cooling system tester.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/01052007001.jpg
Brake pipe flaring tool.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/01052007004.jpg
Clutch aligment tool,valve seat cutter, and camm setting tool for a series engines,door pin removal tool.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/01052007002.jpg
Impact gun, air wrench, spray gun, da sander, spot balst guns.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/Leviathan40/01052007006.jpg
Arc and mig welder, plenty of nuts and bolts:D Pillar drill,loads of sockets and spanners (including the rare E1 spanner:D )
Music and net access:thumbs:
Also got valve spring compressor and timing gun.

[R22helipilot]

I'll have a go at most stuff ie
T28 conversion
Injector replacement
Diff
Bodywork
Some electrical stuff
Servicing etc
I've got a Mig, usual tools and a pit in a wide(ish) garage.
Weeknights mostly, some weekends if I can persuade the other half.

[Christmas]

im always willing to help, and reasonably good at mechanical stuff........

and i make a wicked cup of tea!:thumbs: