[TheThinkTank] On Shop tools

[troy neiman]

We come across the same problems also.  We use the Park PC3 chain tools
and have to replace the pins fairly regularly (and find that many people
that say they know how to use them may not really know how...so watching
for the first few seconds helps). You can also buy direct from Park Tools
replacement parts which has been very helpful when you can replace just
the chain tool handle or just the T shaped screw part.  The parts are
about half the price of a new tool and less waste.   Same goes for any of
Park Tools products such as crank arm extractors and bike repair stand
arms, etc.  You can get a parts catalog for free through QBP and I assume
through Park but you don't need any account to order from Park directly.
the pump?  I am at a loss but the silca seems to hold up the best for
Schroeder valve using the little brass screw type head.  Troy BICASTucson
AZ

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Mario Bruzzone"
  To: "The Think Tank"
  Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] On Shop tools
  Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:10:01 -0700

  With the Park Tools, you can replace just the pins--it's usually much
  cheaper (and creates less waste!) than buying a whole new tool.

  But yes, those are things that break all the time for us as well.

  Cheers,
  Mario Bruzzone
  Bike Kitchen
  San Francisco


  On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 9:53 AM, Sherief <sgaber at gmail.com> wrote:

    Hello all,

    This is Sherief from the Austin Yellowbike, and I was hoping to
    pool the thinktank's experience with shop tools prone to breakage
    and the like.  We're currently having huge issues keeping up with
    Chain Tools and Presta Valve pumps especially... it feels like
    not a week goes by without at least one of each of these tools
    breaking.  W/r/t the chain tools, we recently switched from the
    nicer Park tools to the cheapest we could get out of the catalog,
    but with the way those break there's effectively no net savings
    and even when they are functioning the new cheap ones are no
    good.  We try to make sure people know how to use the tools
    before they do, etc.  But my question(s) today is: Do people have
    any similar experience out there with broken/breakable tools--
    specifically good ways to prevent these breakages?  Does anyone
    have any recommendations for good chain tools /PV pumps that can
    withstand a bit of overeager volunteerin g?


    Best,
    Sherief

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