The latest tool set recommended for bike maintenance enthusiasts & 4 tools that are very useful in specific situations
For Sunday mechanics, tool sets are two of the biggest items along with the garage. There is a big difference in price and size between a garage and a tool set, but even if you work in a parking lot or outdoors, just having the tool set by your side will make you feel better and motivate you to get a garage someday. It will also be Here, in addition to Signet's 2021 model tool set, let's introduce four tools that are very active in specific scenes.
Text: Moto Mechanic Editorial Department External link: World Import Tools Yokohama
Very popular with beginners and veterans alike. A limited set of items that require maintenance
The year model set tools are usually released at the end of the year, but the Signet 2021 model will be on sale for one year from summer. The theme of the latest set, which has two color boxes, matte black and red, is "basic". Careful selection of frequently used tools to create a simple yet robust structure. Starting with 3/8 inch socket tools, we have a full lineup of 61 items. It takes time and effort to find the tools you purchased if you store them in a cluttered manner, but if you have a tray with a predetermined position, you can quickly take it out and prevent loss.
Signet's high quality and attractive price. It should be accepted by a wide range of users from beginners to veterans.
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The T-shaped slide handle with a semicircular grip and the universal joint with a built-in spring that returns even if it falls are new equipment for the 2021 model. 3 types of 10/12/14mm sockets can be selected by adding a short socket. [Tap photo to enlarge]
Socket tools and screwdrivers are stored in the area where the top lid is opened. The vertical socket is easy to take out, and in addition to the standard and deep types, a short type is also available for 10/12/14mm. [Tap photo to enlarge]
The first drawer holds a wrench. The 5 box wrenches have 22 x 24 mm that can be used for attaching and detaching tires, and the box side of the 5 combination wrenches uses a 72-tooth gear wrench. [Tap photo to enlarge]
The second drawer holds gripping tools such as nippers and radio pliers and a hex wrench set. A ball pin hammer is also convenient for tapping work. A bit tool with an aluminum case is set in front. [Tap photo to enlarge]
The third drawer is open for free use. If you store a torque wrench, T-shaped handle, 1/4 size set tools, etc., the power of set tools will be further improved. [Tap photo to enlarge]
The aluminum case contains a swinging mini ratchet, a screwdriver and a hex bit. The screwdriver and hex wrench are separate, but the ratchet that allows you to work quickly is also attractive. [Tap photo to enlarge]
A cloth cover is also included to prevent damage during storage and transportation. The handle part of the upper lid is hollowed out and can be moved in this state. [Tap photo to enlarge]
Notifies you by slipping when the set value is reached. Idling wrench with no over-torque
An idling torque wrench that releases torque as if the clutch is slipping when the set value is reached. A normal preset type torque wrench may apply torque greater than the set value when it clicks depending on how it is operated, but this wrench slips and releases the force, so overtorque does not occur.
Head part with built-in ratchet mechanism but not exposed. Both 1/4 and 3/8 insertion angles are small, and 1/4 of the maximum 10Nm is suitable for maintenance of carbon frame bicycles. [Tap photo to enlarge]
Torque setting is done by turning the grip and aligning the notch scale with the fine scale (orange window). The minimum scale is 0.1Nm for both 1/4 and 3/8. The feeling that the torque is released at the set value is unique. [Tap photo to enlarge]
A convenient clip remover for removing hoses and oil seals. In addition to individual purchases, set items are also available.
Originally, this is a tool for removing clips that secure door linings and dashboards in car interiors, as well as clips from tire house inners, but it is also a fuel hose/negative. Can be used to remove pressure tube/dust seal/oil seal. There are 2 sizes of 6mm and 10mm insertion width of the hoe type tip.
The use of clip removal for hose removal has been done for a long time in the motorcycle world, but this series of Annex features the ability to choose different tip angles and insertion widths. Normally, each product is set individually, but World Import Tools sells a 6-piece set for 7,920 yen. [Tap photo to enlarge]
A heavy hammer with a short handle that is useful in the engine compartment of a car
A hammer that is useful in the engine compartment of a car where you want to give a strong impact but cannot swing the long handle around. The point is that the grip part has a step to prevent it from coming off so that even a heavy head can be easily controlled. It is also useful when punching out races that are press-fitted into the head pipe of a motorcycle frame.
In order to give a striking force with a light hammer, it is necessary to swing it high, and if the aim is small, it is easy to miss and dangerous. When using a shock driver, this hammer transmits power just by hitting it from nearby. [Tap photo to enlarge]
Outstanding water absorption that absorbs about 600ml. The best edgeless towel for coating work
By weaving ultra-fine fibers at high density, it has a large amount of water absorption, drastically shortens the wiping time when washing a car, and does not leave fine water droplets. . Edgeless means that there are no borders on all sides, which prevents the edges from being scratched when used to coat delicate painted surfaces.
Some microfiber cloths get caught on your fingertips, but this towel has a long pile of 8mm and is soft to the touch. The large size of about 40 x 40 cm allows you to wipe a wide area at once. [Tap photo to enlarge]
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