Help I need a\can I borrow\can I rent a tool
 

This is to be a thread where those looking for a tool can post to rent, borrow, pass on a tool they either need or have available to borrow or share.

I need or would like to borrow a chain stay dimpler.

They sell those on eBay for just $20...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266427214175

Need.more.force.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6d864155d7.jpg

Fwiw, I dimpled the chainstays on a couple of bikes with the use of a bench vise, a wooden form for the outside of the stay and a screwdriver bit on the inside of the stay. Tighten the vise, and the bit creates a horizontal depression in the stay. Pics here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/8858391@N04/81i89Fvm76

I agree with Gugie.

hair shirt on.

if the moderators would please remove my snarky posts, so we can get back to helping out one another.

Also, knowing he is in PA, and I have connections with Bilenky in PA. I’ve already made arraignments.

The OP has been made aware.

Good insight.....You can edit by deleting the post yourself........
Best, Ben

FYI, there are at least two threads for specific specialty tools in circulation:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ter-press.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...nd-thread.html

PS, I thought Rob's post was funny but much respect for having it deleted so we can focus on obscure tools.

How about a Park HTS-1? I used to have one and never had an opportunity to try using it, but now I have a frame that actually needs it.

I think Kurt @cudak888 has one.

Now if SurferRosa and Nlerner would do the same…….

For this is a serious thread.

I have an offer to make with MAJOR caveats...

I have "loaned" my genuine Stronglight crank-puller to a couple CVers before but it only comes with a couple nonnegotiable accessories: my own two hands.
So has to be a rendezvous either in the local SF Bay Area OR someplace where & when I'll be traveling and we can coordinate like a crack Secret-Ops Team!

The reasoning for all this is that this tool is the "portable" version (or at least it's no shop-model) and whenever I have used it I wonder if "this is it, it's finally gonna break".
So if it's in my hands when/if that ever happens (heaven fore-fend!) I have nobody to blame but me...or rather...

SKINNER!!!

Anyone have a VAR 13 or other pin-type headset wrench that they can loan? Or, any suggestions on where to buy a reasonably priced one?

I recently picked up a '64 Bianchi to go with my '54, and need to get some fresh grease in there....

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fcb5260276.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b566a7bf1c.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ad5ad7ccfa.jpg

This was at the top of the google pile:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cf7a3d4a2a.jpg


https://www.zoro.com/westward-fixed-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have this one that I am willing to lend out. I will want it back as it is part of my tool box, but I can lend it.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...87ecbf2f9d.jpg
It has been powder coated for rust protection and has new pins installed from Wayne at Mel Pinto. I suspect he may be able to see if there is a new or upgraded model that he can sell.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...67bc670a94.jpg
New pins that interchange from bb cup spanner to headset spanner.
PM me. Smiles, MH

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/metric-spanner-wrenches/

Pin Spanner Wrenches for Holes on the Side

https://www.mcmaster.com/mvc/content...=imagenotfound
https://www.mcmaster.com/mvc/content...=imagenotfound
https://www.mcmaster.com/mvc/content...=imagenotfoundThese wrenches are shaped to fit round holes on the circumference of collars, bearings, and other machine tool components.

Pin





For Circle Dia. Dia. Lg. Overall Lg. Finish Material Specifications
Met
Each 16 mm-18 mm 2.5mm 3/32" 4 5/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A32 $38.48 25 mm-28 mm 3mm 1/8" 5 5/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A33 38.96 30 mm-32 mm 4mm 1/8" 5 5/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A34 38.96 34 mm-36 mm 4mm 9/64" 6 11/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A35 43.97 40 mm-42 mm 4mm 9/64" 6 11/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A36 43.34 45 mm-50 mm 5mm 5/32" 8 1/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A37 45.16 52 mm-55 mm 5mm 5/32" 8 1/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A38 49.56 58 mm-62 mm 5mm 13/64" 9 7/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A39 54.28 68 mm-75 mm 6mm 13/64" 9 7/16" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A41 56.92 80 mm-90 mm 6mm 15/64" 11" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A42 68.72 95 mm-100 mm 8mm 15/64" 11" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A43 71.55 110 mm-115 mm 8mm 5/16" 13 1/4" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A44 96.68 120 mm-130 mm 8mm 5/16" 13 1/4" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A45 99.93 135 mm-145 mm 8mm 5/16" 15 1/4" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A46 121.84 155 mm-165 mm 8mm 5/16" 15 1/4" Black Phosphate Coated Steel DIN 1810B 55165A47 121.62

: Mike

Thanks! That particular model doesn't seem to get rave reviews, but good reminder that there are other options out there .

PM incoming. Thanks!

​​Hadn't thought about McMaster. Thanks! Looks like they might end up running about $100, but the quality would probably be pretty good.

I poked around a bit more and the cheap commonly available ones appear come in 4 different sizes. I think there was a full set of 4 for under $50.

I know a guy with one of these. Actually, I think I know 2 guys.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...88b93c26ed.jpg

btw, some pin tools are entirely useless depending on the placement of the headset hole. Too close to a "bulge", the tool doesn't seat properly. My Bianchi wasn't bad, the Cinelli sucked. I'd bet they had something proprietary at the factory back in the day.

https://live.staticflickr.com/3674/8...758072a6_k.jpgBianchi Sport 156 by iabisdb, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/6174/6...a4948c39_k.jpgCinelli_Model_B 194 by iabisdb, on Flickr

There is a warmness and fuzziness of using a bike specific tool at times. But hook spanners and pin spanners come in many different flavors and some googling will find some options that are cheaper than the McMaster-Carr and other industrial suppliers. Over the years I've bought a lot of them for the shops through McMaster through our purchase order processes because it is quicker than getting an Amazon or eBay purchase approved. But for my own use, I can be more frugal and use other avenues.

Awhile back, when I had the same issue with a three-pin headset, someone posted that the AR-15 Armourers Wrench will turn these quite well.
If you Google these, there are a lot of variations of this tool so I'd expect you want to choose one with a larger stud on the end of the hook.

These are quite cheap and often come with free shipping.




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I need to warn some folks, I loaned out my Stronglight puller and received it back damaged. A friend told me a thread file would fix it, so I'll try that.