I use my CNC plasma table all the time like that as well.

With a bender on a press, Stick and TIG welder, lathe and mill
life in the tool section gets better and better.
Sometimes it isn't a tool, but a custom bracket/brace/design.

Martin
Martin H. Eastburn
@ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net
TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
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wrote:
On Jul 16, 12:34 pm, JR North wrote:
Pics in the DB:http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/
See wrench.txt and the accociated JPGs.

These pics show a turning tool for
removing the starter bolts on a
Mercruiser 5.0 V8 boat engine.
Due to the location of the starter 32"
below the engine bay deck and the
proximity of the engine bearing stringer
to the engine, there is no way to get
sufficient torque on a hand held wrench,
and no clearance to get a ratchet/socket
combination on the starter bolts. The pipe is 1"OD
X1/8" wall; 48" long. The bar is 1/4" HRS.
This tool slips underneath the starter,
engaging the starter bolts. It brings the
pivot point up out of the engine bay, where
a breaker bar can be attached to apply the
needed touque to remove these bolts.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

Thats seriously competent metalwork when you can make tools to do a
oddball job - query - how did you get the starter OUT of the engine
bay, looks like a distinct lack or exit room...

Andrew VK3BFA.


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