Fixing my bike. I need tools.

[xjrider]

Hey all im wanting to do some work on my bike but have no tools has anybody got some tools I can borrow for a weekend to do some work to my bike

[skippa1]

Hey all im wanting to do some work on my bike but have no tools has anybody got some tools I can borrow for a weekend to do some work to my bike

You can use my hammer if you like

[xjrider]

Funny guy huh lol im more after sockets and crescents

[buggerit]

Funny guy huh lol im more after sockets and crescents

crescents? STEP AWAY FROM THE TOOLS!!

[xjrider]

Huh? I don't get it?

[tigertim20]

what are you looking to do exactly. you can do quite a lot with only a few basic tools. wouldnt cost much to get yourself started with a few of the basics

[fridayflash]

Huh? I don't get it?

'crescents' or adjustable spanners in general are a last resort job mate...u want ring spanners and open enders, as well as sockets etc
i do use a crescent occas on things like axle nuts etc but always make sure its a real firm fit before turning the bugger, they make mince meat
of things with repeated (ab) use

[Zedder]

Hey all im wanting to do some work on my bike but have no tools has anybody got some tools I can borrow for a weekend to do some work to my bike

A good article on tools: http://www.dansmc.com/tools.htm

Like he wrote, you don't have to spend thousands, they don't have to be brand new ("the bolts don't care")and upgrade as money allows.

[Katman]

Crescents tend to get a bad rap - but it's more from the way they're used.

If they're a quality brand, are adjusted correctly, and used the right way around they actually do as good a job as most open end spanners.

[jasonu]

Crescents tend to get a bad rap - but it's more from the way they're used.

If they're a quality brand, are adjusted correctly, and used the right way around they actually do as good a job as most open end spanners.

Wot he said.
Also when using adjustable wrenches always be sure the lower jaw (the one that does the adjusting when the thumb wheel is turned) is in the front of the turning direction.

[xjrider]

Lol thanks for the info guys but I still need tools lol

[awa355]

Wot he said.
Also when using adjustable wrenches always be sure the lower jaw (the one that does the adjusting when the thumb wheel is turned) is in the front of the turning direction.

I cringe when I see a ' tradesman ' using a crescent the wrong way round. My other pet hate is seeing a rachet used as a strong arm. Once upon a time a rachet was a ' speed ' tool not a power leverage tool.

[SMOKEU]

Find a place that sells good second hand tools, and buy them. They won't cost much more than cheap new Chinese tools, and good hand tools will last a lifetime if looked after.

[Tazz]

Find a place that sells good second hand tools, and buy them. They won't cost much more than cheap new Chinese tools, and good hand tools will last a lifetime if looked after.

x 2. I love buying good quality tools that I never get to use (or know how too in some cases ) from Budget Tools in Chch haha.

As far as borrowing goes, I don't know a lot of people who lend out their tools, even to mates.

Cut back on the beer for a few weeks and $200 will see you well setup with a half decent range of tools off trademe or secondhand tool shops. It will be money you'll never regret spending =)

[bogan]

Crescents tend to get a bad rap - but it's more from the way they're used.

If they're a quality brand, are adjusted correctly, and used the right way around they actually do as good a job as most open end spanners.

Open endeds don't have a rep much better though...