Forum: Custom Tools

I chose this catagory because removing chrome must involve tools. I have been trying to strip the chrome off a pair of fork rockers and I'm getting...

I figured I share this little find with you guys. Got this tool in today for riveting brake shoes and clutch plates. Has one pin for removal and...

My original paint knuck has spokes that are pretty much depleted of all their cad plating, including the nipples. Many were rusty where the plate was...

I was digging through a basket of wrenches at a second hand store yesterday and dug this baby out. I can see Excelsior and Chicago on either end of...

I posted this in another thread to day but figured this is the place for it. Rubber stoppers or plugs. I have them in every size right up to ones...

Although it is not custom, I got a little punch and die set to make washers, shims and gaskets. It has a die block with a clear top block and a set...

If anyone is looking for "Rockford" headmarked fasteners for restorations, you probably should check your local NAPA stores soon. Rockford Products...

As a relative newcomer to the club and the forum, I'm always amazed at the wealth of knowledge contained and offered up here. I bought my first bike...

It always amazes. Put a bead of weld into a pressed in bearing race and it will fall out.

Here's a simple trick to eliminate the frustration of trying to get the spacer/thrust washer to stay in place while trying to install the...

Maybe some one here can lend a hand. Got a ridged rear brake plate that as always someone welded the stud when it came loose. I milled off the weld...

I searched diligently, but the only metric drill gauge I could find is sold by Rutland Tool. After waiting over a month, it arrived today. The...

What can I make or buy that will serve as a stand to hold the frame of a VL while I put everything back together?

Not sure if this is the correct place for this, but maybe you guys can help me out. I have an old set of WL handlebars that have seen better days...