Technical Little tips and tricks for garage hobbyists.

Dan, as an old machinist I agree with what you said. There is one caveat that I would like to add. " More threads increase clamping ability" is correct for steel, but when you get into softer materials like aluminum or plastic etc., its generally better to use a coarse thread. The reason is that a fine thread has a shallower thread depth and the soft material may tear out easier. Having a deeper root also means a wider thread at the bottom of the thread.

 

Yes I was taught coarse threads in soft material as well, I didn’t word my post very well. I should’ve said 1 - 1/2 thread diameter with coarse threads in soft material and fine or coarse threads in harder material. Sometimes I know what I meant even when nobody else does lol
Dan

 

Old piece of grill. Great for storing and transporting bungie cords.


Harbor Freight toolbox drawer organizers, $6.99. Use for parts organization on disassembly. Got the idea from a traveling auto trans class.


3/8" square gas cylinder wrench from the welding store. Fits the bead roller.

 

Old guy at a radiator shop taught me this one. If ATF ever drips onto your drained anti-freeze, laying piece of newsprint on top of the anti-freeze will pick the ATF off the top.

 

Its often difficult to think of everything when putting stuff on the net. Most of us just try to help each other.

 

I love the corrections, clarifications and different points of view, this is what makes us learn and grow.
Thank you
Dan

 

Dan you done good on info. I have learned most of the things discussed here over time as well. some from you and some for others, its all great information well worth the read, thank you all.

 

Thank you like wise with you and many more here. I’m truly amazed at the knowledge and wisdom this group has.
As for me I know a lotta bit about a little bit and a little bit about a lot and the more I learn the less I know lol
Dan

 

You hit all the nails on the head with this and didnt bend any. Im finding out the more I learn the less I actually know, I learn something new every time I get on here and I look forward to it.