Omega Owners Forum

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Search the maintenance guides for answers to 99.999% of Omega questions

Pages: [1] 2 3 4  All   Go Down

Author Topic: Tool Pool  (Read 5547 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Ronald_McBurger

  • Guest
Tool Pool
« on: 14 February 2007, 15:14:19 »
Just an idea, but how about a 'tool pool' for the more elaborate things, like an engine hoist? If we all chipped in say £2 each, we could easily raise £1000. Engine hoists, decent jacks, camn kits etc.

Maybe laidback could oversee the finances and We could just pass the tools around as and when anyone needs them?

So, Thelodian could borrow the hoist and then hold on to it until the next person needs it, then we just have to organise a relay to pass it to whoever needs it next.

Like I say, just a thought. So any comments?
Logged

Markie

  • Omega Lord
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Lanarkshire, Scotland
  • Posts: 7762
    • RS4, BMW X5, Range Rover
    • View Profile
    • http://www.facebook.com/pages/Markiescarparts/149306545168993
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #1 on: 14 February 2007, 15:22:49 »
Good Call  :y

May not be able to include us jocks but then again I Think theres A link from Edinburgh to Glasgow to Carlisle to Further South.....
Logged
MarkiesCarParts-Online Now With A New 4000FT Partswarehouse; Stocking Thousands of Vauxhall,Peugeot, Citroen, Renault & Rover NEW Parts - Check us on Ebay MarkiesCarParts-Online. PM me via OOF for discount

MaxV6

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Oxford UK
  • Posts: 2484
  • Give me 6 cylinders and i'm happy.
    • 2.2SportPremium Jag est
    • View Profile
    • Work related forums....
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2007, 15:28:45 »
Quote
Just an idea, but how about a 'tool pool' for the more elaborate things, like an engine hoist? If we all chipped in say £2 each, we could easily raise £1000. Engine hoists, decent jacks, camn kits etc.

Maybe laidback could oversee the finances and We could just pass the tools around as and when anyone needs them?

So, Thelodian could borrow the hoist and then hold on to it until the next person needs it, then we just have to organise a relay to pass it to whoever needs it next.

Like I say, just a thought. So any comments?


HELP HELP ADMIN  IMPOSTER IMPOSTER

Definitely  can't be the Real Ronnie McB surely????

that actually resembles a good idea !!




Sorry.... couldn't resist it....

in all seriousness, although it would take some effort and time to organise, and stay on top of......    I'd say this was actually one of the best ideas I've come across in such forums....

Logged
If I haven't broken it yet, I soon will.
"The 4th Rule of Robotics: When turning evil, display a red indicator light.

TheBoy

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Brackley, Northants
  • Posts: 105937
  • I Like Lockdown
    • Whatever Starts
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2007, 15:49:17 »
It has been discussed privately, but some stuff is too big/heavy to post etc, so not sure how useful in a national community...
Logged
Grumpy old man

nixoro

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Hitchin, Herts
  • Posts: 2902
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2007, 15:54:17 »
Personally I like the idea but as mentioned some items are heavy and delivery would be hard, another of my thoughts was who would cover the costs of replacing damaged tools my guess the oweness would be on whoever breaks it or it could be a case of paying a subscription for the privilege of using the tools and so the raised funds could be used to cover the cost of damaged tools.
« Last Edit: 14 February 2007, 15:55:53 by nixoro »
Logged

tunnie

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 37523
    • Zafira Tourer & BMW 435i
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2007, 15:57:55 »
i'd like a decent monster jack, omegatoy very kindly lent me his for the afternoon last weekend.

It made the job SO much easier, monster jack underneath centre of the car from the bonnet, jacked it on cross beam, got is so high very easily, put the 2 stands either side and lower slowly.

Much, MUCH better than the tiny POS jack I have

Problem is they are too heavy.... but if anyone see's those monster type ones you see in ATS type places on sale let me know..
« Last Edit: 14 February 2007, 15:58:49 by tunnie »
Logged

sounds2k

  • Omega Knight
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Queenborough, Kent
  • Posts: 1005
    • Saabs and a Jag XFR
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2007, 16:02:01 »
... something like this from machine mart, £60 ???

I have one, they're a bit heavy though!!
Logged

tunnie

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 37523
    • Zafira Tourer & BMW 435i
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #7 on: 14 February 2007, 16:06:27 »
Quote
... something like this from machine mart, £60 ???

I have one, they're a bit heavy though!!

Thats the type of one, although the one i borrowed was bigger. It was quite a bit longer... very similar to MarkDTM's

Trouble is with that in a tool pool its too heavy and I need one to keep really.

Unless Jaime gets one like the above and i can borrow it  ;) ;D
Logged

nixoro

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Hitchin, Herts
  • Posts: 2902
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #8 on: 14 February 2007, 16:15:44 »
In an Ideal world

Regarding the bigger tools it would be handy if access to a courier company was available, never know what with being one off deliveries every so often may get it at reduced rate or as freebies.
Logged

Ronald_McBurger

  • Guest
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #9 on: 14 February 2007, 17:49:47 »
That's not a jack. thats a toy! me and mark have the same taste in tools, and go for the f*** off big stuff!

Now. You guys are missing some minor element of this. Moving an engine hoist around isn't cheap, hence why we need to do this like a community. A bit like we had with getting my steering rack to Southampton last year.

The idea is, say Someone in London needs the engine crane. They talk to whoever is the 'tool pool manager' - NOT me! and they post up a relay required from wherever the hoist is (say Nottingham) to wherever it is going (Say Croydon).

There are enough of us, with estates in this case, to do it in bits. So, I could take it as far as Leicester where someone else might take it on to Northampton for example, where Jaime might be eble to take it to Bedford etc.

May be ridiculous I know, but what if it works? Hey what a forum this would be then!

AND I want all the glory - but don't want any of the hard work!
« Last Edit: 14 February 2007, 17:50:49 by Ronald_McBurger »
Logged

MaxV6

  • Omega Baron
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Oxford UK
  • Posts: 2484
  • Give me 6 cylinders and i'm happy.
    • 2.2SportPremium Jag est
    • View Profile
    • Work related forums....
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #10 on: 14 February 2007, 18:13:48 »
That's exactly what I thought you Meant McB.....   which I thought was a good idea, both as a community building move, and as a practical method of providing access to tools normally too expensive or bulky for the average owner to have knocking about "just in case"

I'm In.....  :D  

The Immediate problem, aside from management of it (which I'd happily volunteer to help with) would be a central storage and maintenance facility....   Hydraulic Hoists don't look after themselves..... etc etc....   So someone would have to commit some space and occasional time to that....   i mean.,. what happens if the last guy to use it has nowhere practical for long term storage , and no-one wants it again for 6 months....  

it would need to come back to someone's "Depot" as it were......  

Then there's the question of insurance, both of the items themselves, and probably for some form of public liability cover for the forum admin's and tool management volunteers.


all that aside, I STILL think it's a great idea, with some legs on it if handled right....    

max
Logged
If I haven't broken it yet, I soon will.
"The 4th Rule of Robotics: When turning evil, display a red indicator light.

Auto Addict

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • North Birmingham
  • Posts: 13552
  • Back to Vx to keep TB happy
    • Astra K Elite ST
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #11 on: 14 February 2007, 18:20:42 »
Tool pool? What a stupid idea, how on earth are you going to get a 4 poster around the country. ;)

And anyway, wouldn't everything go rusty if kept in a pool ::)
Logged
I like red cars

tunnie

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Surrey
  • Posts: 37523
    • Zafira Tourer & BMW 435i
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #12 on: 14 February 2007, 18:30:35 »
Quote
Tool pool? What a stupid idea, how on earth are you going to get a 4 poster around the country. ;)

And anyway, wouldn't everything go rusty if kept in a pool ::)

The Que's would root quickly too, if not break trying to pot tools all the time!  ;)
Logged

Ronald_McBurger

  • Guest
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #13 on: 14 February 2007, 18:44:27 »
Quote
Tool pool? What a stupid idea, how on earth are you going to get a 4 poster around the country. ;)

And anyway, wouldn't everything go rusty if kept in a pool ::)

Barry. Stop being so stupid. That level of slap stick humour has no plcae here in these serious discussions.

Anyway, we could always wrap the tools up BEFORE putting them in the pool. And of course, none of them would be allowed to use the diving board. As for the 4 poster, what do we need a bed for?

Now. Can I have my tablets back please AA?
Logged

TheBoy

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Brackley, Northants
  • Posts: 105937
  • I Like Lockdown
    • Whatever Starts
    • View Profile
Re: Tool Pool
« Reply #14 on: 14 February 2007, 18:49:14 »
Not convinced the big stuff would work that well - that steering column took a while to complete its journey.  Generally, I suspect, people may need tools quicker.  And most stuff, like lifting equipment is not hugely expensive to hire.

It may work with certain tools, esp postable ones.

Trying to think what tools are worth doing like this?:

v6 camlock (postage may creep up)
engine hoist (probably as cheap to hire than travel to get)
diagnostic code reader
4 pot camlock (cheaper to buy, less than £10, but would be cheap to post)
ball joint splitter (not expensive, but cheap to post)

other "specialist tool which probably only gets used once" tools?
Logged
Grumpy old man
Pages: [1] 2 3 4  All   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.029 seconds with 18 queries.