formariz 12,041 #26 Posted November 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Some sort of chain setup perhaps? Elaborate please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,708 #27 Posted November 9, 2021 Wrap the chain around the work piece, create a back stop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Lister 142 #28 Posted November 9, 2021 Love Fred Dibnah. He was a steeple jack that rebuilt steam tractors for a hobby. Lots of cool videos of him taking down and repairing chimneys on You Tube 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #29 Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, formariz said: Elaborate please. I was thinking basically what Kevin said... That would give a whole bunch of choices as to the length needed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,041 #30 Posted November 10, 2021 19 hours ago, Pullstart said: Wrap the chain around the work piece, create a back stop. That is exactly it. 19 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I was thinking basically what Kevin said... That would give a whole bunch of choices as to the length needed. Correct . Chain can be as long as one wants Original accessories for it are nearly impossible to find. It is however simple to make them as I did. For chain I use old sash weight chain which is essentially what the original uses. Made a little demo video to show how simple and effortless it is . Due to where I am standing so as not to obstruct video hole went a little out of plumb. In reality the idea is to position yourself in such a manner so you can visually see it’s relationship to plumb and keep it correct. Now imagine drilling a similar hole on top of a ladder using a drill putting pressure upwards and having shavings fall on your face while trying to also keep it plumb. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,708 #31 Posted November 10, 2021 Maybe that’s how they put all the roll pin holes in the early tractors!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #32 Posted November 10, 2021 My arm was aching just watching that video! I got plumb wore out and had to click off after about 5 minutes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,234 #33 Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 2:06 PM, formariz said: It can drill anything anywhere. The question is how does one use it or more directly how does one apply constant even pressure as one drills ? Well, you can verbally remind the person drilling that they will be responsible for massive financial damages, and possibly jail time if the job is not done perfectly. I find that usually makes me feel very pressured. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #34 Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: My arm was aching just watching that video! I got plumb wore out and had to click off after about 5 minutes! NEVER arm wrestle @formariz 9 hours ago, formariz said: That is exactly it. Correct . Chain can be as long as one wants Amazing! So, it's the same principle as the one Fred Dibnah used, only smaller and much more portable. Aside from it taking a bit longer (which is somewhat negated by its portability) it looks like the only downside is that it can be a bit tough to clear the bit since you can't fully remove it from the work piece. Brilliant tool! Thanks for this. Love learning about old tools and how they did things back in the day. Dumb old people from 100 years ago were often way smarter than us fancy computer age people! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echris 1,425 #35 Posted November 11, 2021 I have the same Lufkin X46 Extension Rule. Any tips for cleaning it up without screwing up the markings? I've never messed with it because I don't want to ruin it, but it's got some nicotine staining on it, I think. Hey kids, look how cool I am. I'm the second coolest kid on Red Square. I have a tool just like @formariz does. Seriously though, your shop, tools and knowledge, gives me shop, tools and knowledge envy. More plz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Lister 142 #36 Posted November 11, 2021 I was thinking shop envy also. Neat tool for off the grid work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,041 #37 Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, echris said: have the same Lufkin X46 Extension Rule This one is actually a HX46. The H stands for the “hook” on the opposite end. They however for unknown reasons are never actually marked as such on the ruler , only on the packaging. 19 hours ago, echris said: Any tips for cleaning it up without screwing up the markings? I've never messed with it because I don't want to ruin it, but it's got some nicotine staining on it, I think Try denatured alcohol. Light rubbing for short periods letting dry in between. Naphta should also work. Edited November 11, 2021 by formariz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites