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Why Do It the Hard Way ?

6th December 1963
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

IN any vehicle repair shop, the sound i of heavy and prolonged hammering will usually indicate a rough and sticky job in progress, and unless "nosey by nature", the supervisor may be quite satisfied that his team are hard at it— but whether profitably and economically is another matter altogether.

A look at many everyday tasks will still show that doing things the hard way is as popular as ever, For instance, with a loose and turning wheel stud, bow often does the fitter unearth that extra-long cold chisel, and hammer away to little purpose, this being followed by several broken twist drills as his second line of attack fails also. Again, the long chisel is brought out to deal with partly hidden chassis bolts, spring bracket rivets or bolts, etc., none of which can be given the solid support of a suitable " dolly " to make cutting effective. There are good nut splitters of course, but again there is not often enough room to install them without stripping down around the working area.

The oxy-acetylene cutter in its standard

form is, as a rule, considered a last-ditc approach, as further damage can I caused; for instance, if using the norm 90-degree cutting torch on loose whe nuts, a good bite can be taken out of 11 wheel disc also, and this applies to mat of the above situations. In other worC the approach to the job is still the wrot one. There is, however, an addition the oxy cutting equipment that makes the difference, yet, surprisingly enoug very few are seen in vehicle repair shot

I refer to a cutting nozzle called 11 gouger. well known to the heavier indu tries, and it serves its turn ploughing out in preparation for weldin

etc. Yet this nozzle is also the ide tool as a cutter for vehicle repairs at will tackle any of the above-listed remov jobs quickly and without damage nearby items. The nozzle is eurvt to 45 degrees, and can he positiont behind any nut: wheel studs can be c off in seconds without damage to II wheel disc, and without the need to della the tyre. This tool's uses are countte The most suitable type for the gara man is a Number 13 gouging nozzl B.O.C. part number 107013. With th tool in the kit, many hours can be savt each week, and the long chisel declan redundant.

by Handyman

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