Rivet headers and monkey tools - tool of the day

Todays peek into the tool cabinet reveals a selection of rivet heading tools and monkey tools. Both rivet setting tools and the monkey tools are typically shop made tools.

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[scottws]

Gotta say, I think the cabinet is pretty sweet, handles and all. Can't believe people watch the videos and the thing that comes to mind is a complaint about the handles! lol

[lookcreations]

For a drawer stack it sure carries some tooling ! Thanks again, enjoying the series and expanding my knowledge each day. All the best Mat

[jamesmcmillen]

The store-bought handles don't bother me at all. Run what'cha got! I think its a great idea for subs to send in a handle though. That would be cool. If I have one on hand I'll send it in. No forging for me right now. We're having a lot of rain and oppressive humid heat from Gordon.

[ericcartrette]

You know you're going to get an absolute million drawer pulls now. :D Seriously though, this is showing me how many tools I need to learn to make.

[sarahandwilliamgretton]

Hi John. What is the best method for cutting broken jackhammer bits? My chop saw just isn’t coping, hence I’ve had to go back to a trusty but labour intensive hacksaw. Considering the Vevor portable bandsaw.

Any advice would be appreciated!

[MrDukaman]

Morning nothing to do with this video just wondering when the bull will be up and running again. You haven’t said much about. I know you must be lost without it I no I would be. That’s a great tool, can’t wait to see more forging videos with the bull hammer... thx again ....Paul

[herrero]

Hi John. Do you think that hitting a steel ball from a ball bearing could bring the desired form to a rivet header? I mean, a steel ball with the correct size of a rivet´s head, maybe even grinded in one side to provide a stable stand and the deep measure?

[loul]

I have a long hollow drill rod with which I plan on making monkey tools. I think I’ll never get to it because it seems such a bother to drift out the narrow center hole. Might be buying some instead..but then what to do with the drill rod?

[wayneshirey]

Unrelated to this video, but I just watched a guy use a T augur to drill a mortise in a timber, and I wondered how one was made. It looks like it's been twisted, but that would be too irregular.

[MrDukaman]

Oh boy. That not cool. I would be waiting too. I guess this doesn’t happen too often so it’s part of doing business is he a local shop that you can drop in on him from time to time. I would be on it

[billhasso]

what is the mailing address for the handle?