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Questions tagged [tool-identification]

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Hollow 1/2-in drill bits with fluted end

What is this style of drill bit called? All 1/2-inch. Inherited from someone who was in the undercoating/oiling business. So the bits might have been used to drill holes in the body of vehicles to spray oil into. No other text on them other than…
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identify tool found in a car

I recently bought a second-hand vehicule (Nissan x-trail 2007), and I found under the passenger seat the following tool, Initially the "jaws" were not linked, but they slided, and now they won't mave anymore. The handle does not turn. I'm not even…
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Identifying right socket size

How do I know what socket set to buy to do some repairs? In my case it is 2003 Toyota Camry and I need to do the following tasks: Replace mirror Reattach front bumper cover While a direct answer is great, I'd really like to know how to find such…
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Nibbler Identification

I have an old drill attachment nibbler that I used 10+ years ago when I did bodywork. But the blade broke & I didn't replace it. I'd now like to find a replacement blade, but can't identify the make/model - I've posted some images to see if anyone…
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Are there any mechanic tools that resemble an ice pick?

A friend attended an an online lecture (unrelated to vehicle maintenance and repair) in which the instructor mentioned going into their mechanics toolbox to retrieve a tool that resembled an ice pick. They made it sound like perhaps it had different…
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What type is this compressed air/pneumatic connector?

I need to build an adapter for this connector, however, I wasn't able to identify it. I measured it with a digital caliper. It doesn't seem to be a common connector, at least in Germany. Can you identify this connector? I have two adapters that use…
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Need tool for "inside-out" nut with wires running through it

I'm tearing down a dead electric scooter, with the intention of salvaging any parts that might be useful as spares for the scooter of the same model that replaced it. However, I've run into a problem trying to remove the front wheel/motor assembly…
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What does this BRP factory manual mean by "fiber hammer"?

I'm gearing up to do some maintenance on a BRP watercraft and I came across this statement in the factory manual: "3. Using a fiber hammer, gently tap impeller cover to help release it from the jet pump housing" Here it is in context: Of all the…
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Intended purpose of bench vise angled jaws

What is the intended purpose of the angled jaws on the bottom of this pivoting pipe bench vise? Are those jaws primarily meant for holding hex nuts? Pony 5″ Multi-Purpose Swivel Bench Vise
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Does the snap-on ct350 impact wrench have an electric brake?

Such as described in this video: https://youtu.be/u3tl2CEEUTI?t=318 Basically I need to know if it'll stop immediately when I let off the trigger or if it'll keep going like an air or corded impact. Thanks!
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How do I undo these screws holding in the base of the backseat? [2006 Fiesta Style]

I need to take out the base of the backseats in this 2006 Ford Fiesta Style (please see the collection of images shown in the first attached JPG for the vehicle's details). There are two bolts or screws which I haven't had cause to work with before…
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Clamp for tightening chains

What is the name of the base tool that was used in this custom tool? https://tractiontracks.com/store/Tract-T-Tool%E2%84%A2-p266368366 It looks like someone took the base tool (red) and added eye bolts with welded hooks (black). I've seen the base…
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Which is the Toyota specific toolset name in order to change head gasket on a ᴠᴠᴛ‑i engine?

My mechanic told me reassembling the cylinder‑head for a ᴠᴠᴛ‑i engine requires specific Toyota tools. His car part provider isn’t selling them, and as he is unable to use a computer or a mobile phone (and thus Internet), he can’t look elsewhere…
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