I am looking for a supplier for imperial mild steel clevis forks. I have not yet measured what I need but I would guess it needs to take a 5/8-11 or a 5/8-18 rod. A UK supplier would be great but a US one that ships would work too. All suggestions welcomed.

Just in case my description of the part is incorrect, this is what I am looking for

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Iain

From shaping the nickel silver cleading on my traction engine to making fuel tanks and small exhaust mufflers.

So after saving up the Workshop pocket money, I've finally got a set of Mini Bending Rolls-

Quite heavy duty rollers for a 300mm wide unit and steel geared. Plenty big enough for all the jobs I have for it, and at 14kgs, just unbolts from the bench to be stored

out of the way. ....I'll get around to making some Swaging Rolls one day  

Side angle showing it's firm, seized up attachment to the Carb body-

I had given it a dose of my preferred homemade Penetrating Oil brew as I wanted to remove the Filter without damage so I can maybe reuse the threaded Back Plate with a new dome on it.

But what to use that would provide a good gripping turn force without damaging it......... Then the light bulb illuminated above my head (no emoji for it).

I stopped servicing my own vehicles a few years ago, but I remembered that I had a real good Oil Filter Extractor for use in confined spaces-

Gently held the carb in a vise-

.... and proceeded to carefully apply an 'undo'  force-

applied about 20 ft lbs and it freed up and undid-

No damage whatsoever. I was then able to finish dismantling the carb for inspection and will be able to make a new cover for the filter.

Glad to say that the carb is fully cleaned and serviceable, but not as shiny as it was when new, it was mostly nickel plated.

They are pricey but look worth it if anyone has had any experience with these I would like to know your thoughts.

There are a few videos online if you want to take a look, just search "heat induction tool"

Harry

Does anyone have any recommendations for a tool or suggestions on how to undertake the test without a specialist tool?

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Iain 

I had a quick look on fleabay and a small one designed for jewellery can be bought for about £4, with professional ones starting at about £40.

I was thinking about buying a small one as a Christmas present for the misses and trying some carb parts when she wasn't looking but I am not sure I would get away with that.

Have any of you guys used one? are they worthwhile and what is the best size to get that will take carb parts?

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Iain

packed up, my boss said he'd buy me a new one if I was willing to

do the odd welding job for him aswell.

Here it is, got to say that it welds absolutely amazingly, even someone

who is as bad at welding as I am can get a nice run down, its nearly

as good as the 3phz ones I used at college a few years ago.

Also ideal for sharpening SWMO's secateurs and garden shears for brownie points. If you have not got one I would definitely write Santa a note!

My pressure washer blew up earlier this year and I been meaning to get another. I was not altogether impressed with the Halfords one. I have seen several Stihl branded ones at the local John Deere dealership at contractors' prices. I will be using it to wash off the cars, tractors, mowers as well as some of customers' patios. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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