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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: coolford on February 18, 2019, 04:11:01 PM

Title: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 18, 2019, 04:11:01 PM

You-all know I like wood boxes and here is a fine set of tools in a wood box.  Will let you guess awhile and I'm sure oldnslo will know what it is, but if so hold back and give the young guys a chance.  Will tell what it does and how to use it later.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: Papaw on February 18, 2019, 04:18:27 PM

I don't have a clue !

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: JohnD on February 18, 2019, 04:32:49 PM

Drip, drip, drip.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: lptools on February 18, 2019, 04:41:08 PM

Hello, Coolford. I will be 65 this year, may I jump in? -:) Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 18, 2019, 04:50:03 PM

I guess John-D is older than I thought!

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 18, 2019, 04:53:32 PM

This is up Bonneyman's alley, he must not be on.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: p_toad on February 18, 2019, 05:03:52 PM

looks lot nicer than the cheap newer sets (most of which only come with 2-3-4 cutters...   :rolleyes:).

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 18, 2019, 05:39:02 PM

Well since several know, it is a valve seat resurfacing set.  As you can see it is in perfect condition due to the fact that the owner had each of the tools wrapped in oily cloth when I bought it at a garage sale.  The cutting surfaces are very sharp, they obviously had not been used much.  To use, open the valve all the way and then unscrew the top.  Take out the stem and insert the proper sized tool.  Screw the top of the valve back on the valve with the cutting surface inside and the shaft sticking out of the hole.  The spring which is inside provides the proper tension.  Turn the tool to resurface the seat.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: gibsontool on February 18, 2019, 07:00:58 PM

Well, I learned something today and I like that.
 Now if I ever see a set at least I'll know what I'm looking at.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: Yadda on February 18, 2019, 07:52:29 PM

New one for me. Great set!

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: JoeCB on February 18, 2019, 10:18:43 PM

Just to clarify… I will add that these are for globe valves not gate valves.

Joe B

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: Bill Houghton on February 19, 2019, 10:02:41 AM

What does the handle look like?  Tapered square socket?

I was speculatin' on that being the tool when I saw the pictures, but I'd never seen a large set like that.  I have/used to have/if I still have I don't know where the same tool for spigots/faucets/whatever y'all call them in your neck of the woods.  I used it once or twice years back, but most of my spigots now are either ball valves or cartridge valves.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 19, 2019, 03:44:45 PM

I have had two complete sets, and there was no handle with either one.  Neither was there any space in the box for a handle.  Thus cannot answer your question.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: Danks on February 19, 2019, 08:54:57 PM

Would it be possible that one uses the valve handle to operate the seat cutter, the shaft diameters would be the same and the valve handle would need to be removed to take the spindle out of the body, so your handle would be onsite - no need to carry one c/w adapters for the various stem sizes. My thoughts, i have had no experience in using this tool.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: coolford on February 20, 2019, 07:48:56 AM

Good thought, never came up with that idea myself, but it makes sense.

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: EVILDR235 on February 20, 2019, 02:37:22 PM

I have seen a similar tools to notch pistons for valve clearance.

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Yes, I know what it is and how to use it
Post by: Chillylulu on February 21, 2019, 10:08:36 PM

Quote from: JoeCB on February 18, 2019, 10:18:43 PM

Just to clarify… I will add that these are for globe valves not gate valves.

Joe B

Globe and angle valves

Chilly