Wondering if anyone uses specific mallet types for tightening rocker handles for drafting. We used a zephyr spanhammer for years, but recently the caps broke on both. Looking to change to another mallet for our new engine. Input? How does a deadblow mallet work? Rubber? etc...
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Originally posted by CCCFire09 View PostWondering if anyone uses specific mallet types for tightening rocker handles for drafting. We used a zephyr spanhammer for years, but recently the caps broke on both. Looking to change to another mallet for our new engine. Input? How does a deadblow mallet work? Rubber? etc..."Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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The dead blow hammer was invented by a company on the East side of indianapolis called Compocast. nice family owned business.
They were bought out by Stanley tools back in the mid 80's They make all the deadblows on the market with a proprietary molding process and sell them to Snap-on , Mac tools , Matco tools , Sears and many others by changing the name imprint on the mold.
I have in my personal collection everything from a 2 oz up to 14 lb sledge in ballpein and urethane faced. They will get the job done and not damage the chrome plating. Also good on a stuck hydrant cap.
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We have used rubber mallets since before they were invented. Work fine, never had an issue.I am now a past chief and the views, opinions, and comments are mine and mine alone. I do not speak for any department or in any official capacity. Although, they would be smart to listen to me.
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Originally posted by sklump View PostYou can get new caps for them. I don't rember where I got them, just had to replace one.
Sounds like we are getting a deadblow.
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Originally posted by ChiefKN View PostWe have used rubber mallets since before they were invented. Work fine, never had an issue.
We also did as well. Usually if you kept the face of the male thread surface smooth and used a good gasket, a fireman could used his arms muscles to get a good tight seal on the hard sleeve couplings.
Very seldom did I ever use a mallet on a wing lug when I was a driver.
Now days, everyone want to beat the crap out of the wing lugs and ruin the gaskets.
When I coupled two sections of hand line hose with my hands, you didn't need a spanner to check it up. But you need one to loosen the connection!Last edited by CaptOldTimer; 02-22-2011, 03:22 PM.Stay Safe and Well Out There....
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Originally posted by CaptOldTimer View PostWe also did as well. Usually if you kept the face of the male thread surface smooth and used a good gasket, a fireman could used his arms muscles to get a good tight seal on the hard sleeve couplings.
Very seldom did I ever use a mallet on a wing lug when I was a driver.
Now days, everyone want to beat the crap out of the wing lugs and ruin the gaskets.
When I coupled two sections of hand line hose with my hands, you didn't need a spanner to check it up. But you need one to loosen the connection!
There have been many times when we had to use a rubber mallet to remove the suction after use, but we do not want them used to set up.
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we are now all Dead Blow all the time ................IACOJ both divisions and PROUD OF IT !
Pardon me sir.. .....but I believe we are all over here !
ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS: Will the dead horse please report to the forums.(thanks Motown)
RAY WAS HERE 08/28/05
LETHA' FOREVA' ! 010607
I'm sorry, I haven't been paying much attention for the last 3 hours.....what were we discussing?
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