Today I MADE

[RM Outback]

Just brilliant workmanship Manpa erfect: you should give each build its own number. Who knows in 100 years the antique road show might have a Manpa wooden toy handed over for valuing

 

[Guest]

Sensational. I ve never been that taken by wooden cars but that my friend is a masterpiece.

Great skill set to have.

Cheers

RS

 

[Manpa]

Just brilliant workmanship Manpa erfect: you should give each build its own number. Who knows in 100 years the antique road show might have a Manpa wooden toy handed over for valuing

Ordered a stamp, Toys by Pottsy and my email address. Will hand write model and number.
Thanks for the idea, be chuffed if they last 100 years.

 

[Northeast]

That is an absolute cracker manpa. Well done :Y:

 

[Sandbagger]

Manpa, I'll race ya!

I'll finish this shed I started last Thursday, before you crank out that wooden battlestar!

I got the front two mullions up today. They were a pain in the ass, but I got them done and am calling it a day. Sheeting by Thursday I reckon.

The Viper will be parked in the right hand roller door.

 

[Manpa]

I think its a no contest Baz, got a few orders to work thru. Id love to see the look on some drunks face as the shed doors open up and you roll the viper out of the shed..

 

[wiley coyote]

Yes Baz . Roll it out with super loud sound effects as well. That would be a blast!

 

[BigWave]

Doesn't compare to the above projects, but I made a simple Wire Clamp tool ($14 and 1 hour to build).
1 * M8 SS turnbuckle (316), 1 * M8 SS Hex-head bolt, 2 * M8 SS wingnuts.

Based on this idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NXVnmMjFk4
Works well on PVC pipe - didn't have any hose handy.

PS: That was a prototype for making a larger one for fencing wire.

 

[Manpa]

You clever fella Bigwave, a fair bit cheaper than the ones on YouTube. Nice job.

 

[BigWave]

Thanks Manpa, but not one tenth as crafty as your trucks.
I actually got the idea from Youtube where someone used a turnbuckle

 

[Manpa]

Heres another style of homemade unit
https://youtu.be/bYWKL-ZPbOc

 

[BigWave]

There's lots of ingenious designs out there.
I just preferred one without welding.

 

[axtyr]

It looks ingenious but there is a lot of welding involved. Just make sure you have plenty of clamps in the first place.

Regards Axtyr.

 

[Dihusky]

Have one of the original ones BigWave, bought it at Henty Field Days back in the 90's when we were on the land, think I paid around $50 for it, but what a tool. The inventor had 2 different sized, bought the smaller one which I still treasure, lost count of the things I've fixed with it, recon it's paid for itself 1000 times over.

The power is amazing, can crush a pipe with ease.

 

[Greenhornet_au]

Doesn't compare to the above projects, but I made a simple Wire Clamp tool ($14 and 1 hour to build).
1 * M8 SS turnbuckle (316), 1 * M8 SS Hex-head bolt, 2 * M8 SS wingnuts.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/6786/1582003212_wire_clamp_2.jpg
Based on this idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NXVnmMjFk4
Works well on PVC pipe - didn't have any hose handy.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/6786/1582003442_clamp_1.jpg
PS: That was a prototype for making a larger one for fencing wire.

Checked out the Youtube about this tool, never seen one before, great idea, great tool.

:Y:

 

[Gem in I]

? How does this replace a pair of pliers.
No offence I love that you made it.
Have done a lot of km's fencing a long time ago but can't see the difference.
Sorry Bigwave someone had to ask.

 

[BigWave]

Checked out the Youtube about this tool, never seen one before, great idea, great tool.
:Y:

Yes GH, a great tool for a 4WDer for fixing hoses and many other things (even around the house).

 

[BigWave]

? How does this replace a pair of pliers.
No offence I love that you made it.
Have done a lot of km's fencing a long time ago but can't see the difference.
Sorry Bigwave someone had to ask.

I just think it's a damn useful tool to have on the road - I saw some 4WD must have tool lists that mentioned it.
Also, refer post 2954 above.

 

[Sandbagger]

Just finished these tonight. Another 12 Baz Crack Scratchers.

 

[Jaros]

Must be a few trucks upon stands-spring-less up there.