This tool is an absolute saviour when doing bodywork. There are many issues you are fighting when trying to take dents out of a panel. Firstly a "hump" or high spot that you only discover after you have started filling used to be a total disaster, however just heat it with the pad attachment of the induction heater until things smoke a bit then just tap the high spot down and let it cool. Trying to do that with a propane torch destroys the surrounding filler. The other issue the heater can solve is when you end up with "tin canning", heating the stress points and letting them cool can relieve the stress in the panel and solve the problem.
I saw a guy yesterday that really needed one of these. He was sitting in the engine bay of his 4wd bashing the crap out of along chisel with what looked like a 5lb hammer in the direction of the exhaust manifold. Yes we need more of the stuff you want to bring us please. There are so many tools and aids that have been released in the last decade that slip by and go unknown by a lot of people. Cheers and Thank You.
@@danielwetkin4671 Every 6 months? Wow. I have tools that fit into the category of "that will come in handy one day" and thus still have their original packaging intact!
@joewiddup9753 yep that happens! I see it a fair bit! eBay, temu,Ali express and others like to play with the prices as soon as good feedback is seen. just an increase of interest of a product seems to jack the price up! Initial Browsing online often will find good prices, but search that same item a few times and watch the price rise! And that's if it hadn't sold out!
I remember working in this bolt factory in my hometown. They made gigantic bolts. Like 15 cm diameter. In order to shape the heads they would put them in an induction heater. I was amazed how fast it went from being able to be handled by a person to glowing almost to the point you couldn't look at it. Induction is incredible.
Fantastic educational video, JC, more videos like this, please. There's people like me who aren't mechanical engineers like knowing things like this. Thank you, sir 🙏
I'm starting to get a rep in the neighbourhood as "the lawn mower guy" and someone who can fix small engines to at least get them by before they want to seek professional help. So seeing and learning about various tools interests me greatly. Having been a medical professional before I retired has instilled a firm sense of safety first, but that doesn't mean that I'm immune to a break in concentration. To that end, any failsafe ideas in the home workshop would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos so far. Cheers.
Hi John, I think a video where you visit CEE in QLD would be great. Kurtis and you doing a shop tour and nerding out on all things Engineering would make a good video.
I discovered Vevor after watching John’s review of their mag drill. I subsequently bought the drill which is amazing quality at that price point and so effective. I bought one of these vevor induction heaters about 4 months ago because the drill was so good. I use it servicing all my farm equipment and vehicles. It’s been invaluable for those situations John describes. Again for the price point it’s great quality certainly cheaper and safer than using the oxy.
When i was doing my trade back in the early 1970s, induction hardening was used in the factory i worked at for hardening motor shafts and distributor shafts and cam lobes etc. It amazed me that a shaft could literally drop through the coil and would be cherry red almost instantly. Dropping into the quench water, the shaft was hardened in seconds. Technology has come a long way - the machine i am describing was huge and had a massive electrical control cabinet to boot. The fact you can now have a handheld device (albeit lower power) for the same function is mind blowing!
Keep up the great content John. If I don't use the tools at least I know what and why when I have that type of problem. All of this helps me understand the need for a professional with a large selection of equipment including safety training. Many thanks
You can never get enough mechanical tips and tricks. One special I'd love to see is all the tools, tips and tricks you have learned for removing bolts and screws with worn off heads. There's of course reverse thread tappers, easy outs etc (worst options drill and tap a new thread and install helicoils) but I'm always keen to learn about different ideas, penetrants and tricks for dealing with this sadly very common mechanical problem.
This was helpful for me, a long time "Garage Fiddler". The induction heater looks really helpful in some situations. Would like to see more in this vein.
Bloody interesting John. I can't believe I've never came across one of those doohickey things. I like to see more of this kinda stuff, but only if you feel like it , after all it's your circus.
Good evening John. This is one enjoyable video. In 35 years as a professional mechanic the induction bolt heater has never crossed my mind as a tool that would be useful in my kit. The price that Vevor has that kit. If it never gets used well so be It. But thank you for d enlightened me on such a product
I’ve had one of these mini ducters for probably 20 years now. They are great time savers especially when it comes to body to frame bolts, the alternative is to strip out the entire interior so when you heat the bolts up with a torch you don’t set the interior on fire. With the inductor you don’t have anywhere near the same fire risk. They work great for heating bearings up as well. It’s not good for a bearing to put a flame to it, especially in smaller bearing when you can’t heat the inner race directly and have to cook the rollers and the cage. Certainly not the go to tool for all frozen fasteners, most of the time your going to use the torches but it’s definitely worth getting a mini ducter for these fire sensitive ones.
These get 12 out of 10 from me, or 6 out of 5 stars, if you prefer. I bought one to to take apart a >30y project vehicle and it's been amazing. The heating is precise and controlled. Plus you can heat the fastener, then squirt WD-40 or similar to help and reheat as required. That the heat is safe and controlled is brilliant. Most of the time with project vehicles the fasteners are disposable but the parts are irreplacable and it's generally these that you want to preserve. It can be necessary to loosen then tighten the fastener a couple of time with problematic parts, but this induction coil heater is one of the best tools for many applications. Sadly the VEVOR example isn't available in my location, I have an equivalent. VEVOR do sell the coils here though, which is handy as most of mine are toast. Good video!!
Invaluable advice John. I've known about induction tools for years but laziness, I suppose, has resulted in me deferring to torches and cold chisels. Definitely going to get one now, especially since my last project seems to have been assembled with copious amounts of, for the most part unnecessary, thread lock!
I live in the rusty north east US. I built one of these because they used to be really out of reach for just doing stuff at home. I've used it so much. They have come down in price to the point it would be better for me to buy one than build another. They are one of the most handy things I reach for. More so than my torches for most times.
Very interesting as usual, explaining why the air moves into the propane torch would be good. When l studied fluid power the first statement the lecturer made was "there is no such thing as suction".
I reckon I’ve seen these tools used to anneal brass cartridges in the reloading of ammo, so I’d suggest they work on non ferrous metals as well. Great video 👏🇦🇺
I have an induction heater exactly like the one in this video John. It’s a game changer and I was only using it last night to loosen some factory fitted nuts on my 2004 Land Rover.. it’s in bits.. it’s a Land Rover!! Originally bought it to augment my MAP gas but it proved better at doing the job. It localised the heat into the specific part so less likely to damage other parts and that what I like about it. Think mine was £200 about 4 years ago.. one of my better buys.. just like the Land Rover 🤔😏
Very nice. I would use it to heat up then quench my sharp tools. I go through wire cutters. My wife has a crafting business which involves me cutting thousands of 16 gauge iron wires. I sharpen the various cutters with diamond sharpeners, but it would be better all around if they were hardened.
That induction heater looks nice - I've been seeing them getting used in the blacksmith hobby space now, too. In a pinch I once used my stick welder to loosen a nut by laying a bead around the nut until it got very hot - worked a treat. Very happy to see more ghetto engineering content that I can get my head around rather than the stuff that goes down at CEE which I can only marvel at. ps loved that little fixture table - I'm going to steal that idea.
I often end up grinding down nuts with a grinder then die grinder on trucks. It's great fun, I've never had a nut splitter work in my 18 years in the trade and I did want it to work.
Induction cooking is amazing, the lack of waste heat in summer is great help - seeing 240-250V very common around me - lots of pv around. does wonders for making quick toast. not so good for the 2 filament light bulbs left around the house though -
Hey John, I bought the Inductor II 15 years ago, that is the Chinese copy of it but I'm sure it will work the same, that unit is amazing for heating so much, and the fact that it doesn't heat anything else around it is the key reason I bought one, always having to remove rusty exhaust manifold bolts in tight places, it can't be beat....love it!
yes, moar plz - but less carbohydrates! I have an almost antique 2004 Buick LeSabre with corroded brake lines and the steel flare nuts are galled into the aluminum block of the ABS proportioning valve. I brought the homeowner's propane cylinder and torch head to the job but did not like the hazard environment. Brake fluid (flammable glycol) all over the place. A small fire extinguisher and a light fiberglass blanket did not make me feel warm and fuzzy. Then, I discovered this tool and immediately bought a used one from E-bay. Thank you for the confidence - 2-3 seconds a shot should do it for me!
John those knipex grips look impressive was you simply showing how effective they are by use ins them in the opposite direction to how traditional grips are used. By holding them so you tighten the grip as you turn not loosen the grip as you would be doing they way you were using them
Fantastic tool, thank you for the in depth review. Because of the cost I've been on a quest to find an example of a conversion from an household cooker plate. Maybe something similar to the Vevor device.
Thanks for the information & yes I would love to see some more of these amazing tools that the average person would probably not even realise are available, including budget versions because not everyone has a tax deductible tool budget 😂😂😂 Love your work, keep it up.
JC, I'm doing the timing belt on my daughters 2011 Ford Focus in two weeks. The crank pulley on those motors have no keyway and are renowned for being a Beach to get loose with their 78ft pounds, plus 90degrees torque-to-yield bolt and 13yrs of rusted-in-place (don't want to play nice) arrogance. I'd planned a good prior soaking in WD40, and maybe my Makita heat gun, and rattle gun to make it play nice. BUT my concern is the crank seal and harmonic balancer copping a canning and melting. THIS video came at a perfect time! I can't afford a mag-induction toy right now myself. But I'm damn well going to try to hire one for the job now.... Cheers bloke.👍👌🍺
John, any metal will react to AC induction but metals that have higher electrical resistance heat up best. High frequency AC kHz level required, driven by an inverter.
Or you can use a stick welder, weld a nut on top of the existing nut on the outside, Once it glows the nut will simply undo. Alternatively you can weld the nut onto the stud if you want to remove the stud. I’ve seen this work on really old heavily rusted on water gate valves. It’s not as safe as no sparks, but it gets the job done.
I've often used my old 1960's era 500W Birko Soldering Iron in a similar way (originally marketed for. amongst other things I think for brass copper radiator repairs). Slower no doubt but still effective.
Transformers are mostly oil for insulation and cooling but can get air type and sf6 gas insulated also. Recently assembled a 275kv to 33kv 300MVa transformer. Main tank is 205 tonne by itself and takes 70,000l of oil.
This was very well thought out and presented! My question: with that pancake shaped head on the induction heater would that work for localized heat shrinking of sheet metal vs using map gas? Thank you.
I found this particular missive today, in the words of the inimitable Sgt. Schultz, "Very interesting" . . . thanks John, well done. Brand new stuff learned today by this brown bear. I feel another unknown unknown has been conquered. Induction heater and a nut splitter - in this universe - who'd have thunk?!
Good stuff to know, honestly. I like the idea of the induction heater, though I'm not as fond of the price tag... I'm in 'Murica, and those things are about 200USD (~300AUD) on the low end. The lack of excess (and uncontrollable) heat is a _huge_ plus, and I find it worthwhile to look into getting one (and I will, eventually, since it's too good an idea to pass up). But at that kind of investment, I think you'd need to be dealing with stuck and rusty bolts fairly frequently to justify it. Not everyone will...which means the nut-splitters seem better for most applications just due to affordability if you're not dealing with rust and stuck fasteners all that often.
The name of the game is to heat the nut without heating the rest of the metal around it because I would’ve thought you’re trying to expand the nut without expanding the bolt……. This is where the targeted induction magnet heating really works well to my mind And from a safety point of view you’d be hard pressed to melt electrical wires due to the flame overshooting in the proximity and I would’ve thought you’d be less likely to ignite any fuel vapours with the indiction setup…… For 300 bucks, I’d probably want to be using it more than once in a blue moon…… Not a cheap bit of kit for a DIYer But all round excellent
you keep selling me on stuff from Vevor right when I need it. Stuck exhaust bolt. 333 dollary doos is a bit steep but honestly, my little propane pencil torch, which I swear by usually just doesn't have the goose for the job on this occasion
Re shocking a stuck fastener. 1946 My dad did his National Service in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) (He luckily missed WWII by eighteen months). His instructor would tell the tale of when he (the instructor) and five other similarly novice blokes were trying to undo the securing ring of a Spitfire propeller off the end of the shaft. Three blokes were holding onto the propeller blade, the other three blokes were holding onto a four foot long 'C' spanner and they were see-sawing back and forth trying to undo the damn thing.. Experienced mechanic happened by and saw the comedy. Saying not a word, he picked up a not-very-big hammer and a drift, smacked the ring and the six novices all fell about on the floor as it released.
This tool is an absolute saviour when doing bodywork. There are many issues you are fighting when trying to take dents out of a panel.
Firstly a "hump" or high spot that you only discover after you have started filling used to be a total disaster, however just heat it with the pad attachment of the induction heater until things smoke a bit then just tap the high spot down and let it cool. Trying to do that with a propane torch destroys the surrounding filler.
The other issue the heater can solve is when you end up with "tin canning", heating the stress points and letting them cool can relieve the stress in the panel and solve the problem.
I saw a guy yesterday that really needed one of these. He was sitting in the engine bay of his 4wd bashing the crap out of along chisel with what looked like a 5lb hammer in the direction of the exhaust manifold. Yes we need more of the stuff you want to bring us please. There are so many tools and aids that have been released in the last decade that slip by and go unknown by a lot of people. Cheers and Thank You.
Yes please John, more of this, I learn a lot from your videos
Great, another tool to buy. Keep these videos coming, its only money.
Little bit of soul?😊
Don't mind spending money for the man cave, even if i only use the tool once every 6 months.
@@danielwetkin4671 Every 6 months? Wow. I have tools that fit into the category of "that will come in handy one day" and thus still have their original packaging intact!
Ive been following Curtis on CEE for a while now, strongly recommend that channel
Been to his shop and can confirm it's top notch! He's switched on and very skilled!
I don't think I've ever seen another youtuber with so much respect for his tools and trade.
I used be able to buy puddle gun powder for reasonable money on eBay. Then he used one in a video and the deals disappeared!
@joewiddup9753 yep that happens! I see it a fair bit! eBay, temu,Ali express and others like to play with the prices as soon as good feedback is seen. just an increase of interest of a product seems to jack the price up! Initial Browsing online often will find good prices, but search that same item a few times and watch the price rise! And that's if it hadn't sold out!
I remember working in this bolt factory in my hometown. They made gigantic bolts. Like 15 cm diameter. In order to shape the heads they would put them in an induction heater. I was amazed how fast it went from being able to be handled by a person to glowing almost to the point you couldn't look at it. Induction is incredible.
Fantastic educational video, JC, more videos like this, please. There's people like me who aren't mechanical engineers like knowing things like this. Thank you, sir 🙏
I really enjoy this type of video. I also respect the fact of your caring a lot about our safety. Thank you for that. Keep up the awesome work.
Love these DIY sessions - more tech is always good for the soul !
I'm starting to get a rep in the neighbourhood as "the lawn mower guy" and someone who can fix small engines to at least get them by before they want to seek professional help. So seeing and learning about various tools interests me greatly. Having been a medical professional before I retired has instilled a firm sense of safety first, but that doesn't mean that I'm immune to a break in concentration. To that end, any failsafe ideas in the home workshop would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos so far. Cheers.
John, yes would like to see more of this type of content. Very informative.
Bought mine last year after struggling with stuck fasteners for at least 50 years. They're awesome!
Please make more of these very useful DIY vids John.
Hi John, I think a video where you visit CEE in QLD would be great. Kurtis and you doing a shop tour and nerding out on all things Engineering would make a good video.
The workshop I’m at has one and it is a game changer when it comes to particularly exhaust studs and nuts in aluminium heads.
Been using one this week on F250 body mounts, MAN ! This thing made all the difference burning off the 4 litres of lock tight ford put on the bolts.
I discovered Vevor after watching John’s review of their mag drill. I subsequently bought the drill which is amazing quality at that price point and so effective.
I bought one of these vevor induction heaters about 4 months ago because the drill was so good. I use it servicing all my farm equipment and vehicles. It’s been invaluable for those situations John describes. Again for the price point it’s great quality certainly cheaper and safer than using the oxy.
I think you should do a video on having a frosty beverage. Have a great day!
When i was doing my trade back in the early 1970s, induction hardening was used in the factory i worked at for hardening motor shafts and distributor shafts and cam lobes etc. It amazed me that a shaft could literally drop through the coil and would be cherry red almost instantly. Dropping into the quench water, the shaft was hardened in seconds. Technology has come a long way - the machine i am describing was huge and had a massive electrical control cabinet to boot. The fact you can now have a handheld device (albeit lower power) for the same function is mind blowing!
After watching your video of the vevor captive nuts? I bought the kit straight away…it’s awesome.
Keep it up old mate.
I think you are an excellent teacher. Please keep doing these sorts of videos
Good stuff John. More of this please.
Keep up the great content John. If I don't use the tools at least I know what and why when I have that type of problem. All of this helps me understand the need for a professional with a large selection of equipment including safety training. Many thanks
You can never get enough mechanical tips and tricks. One special I'd love to see is all the tools, tips and tricks you have learned for removing bolts and screws with worn off heads. There's of course reverse thread tappers, easy outs etc (worst options drill and tap a new thread and install helicoils) but I'm always keen to learn about different ideas, penetrants and tricks for dealing with this sadly very common mechanical problem.
More of this please.
Keep this sort of video coming John. I always enjoy them.
This was helpful for me, a long time "Garage Fiddler". The induction heater looks really helpful in some situations.
Would like to see more in this vein.
Bloody interesting John. I can't believe I've never came across one of those doohickey things. I like to see more of this kinda stuff, but only if you feel like it , after all it's your circus.
'Cutting Edge Engineering' is one of the two best videos on TH-cam,.... my opinion of course.😀
Good evening John. This is one enjoyable video. In 35 years as a professional mechanic the induction bolt heater has never crossed my mind as a tool that would be useful in my kit. The price that Vevor has that kit. If it never gets used well so be It. But thank you for d enlightened me on such a product
More please, John. Great video!
I don't care especially what kind or style of video you do; it's your presentation that makes it good.
Love this type of content john !! Indeed keep at it as a supplement to the automotive stuff its quite interesting
An experienced person knows how far they can “push the envelope one way or another”. Those are golden words suitable for all occupations.
I’ve had one of these mini ducters for probably 20 years now. They are great time savers especially when it comes to body to frame bolts, the alternative is to strip out the entire interior so when you heat the bolts up with a torch you don’t set the interior on fire. With the inductor you don’t have anywhere near the same fire risk. They work great for heating bearings up as well. It’s not good for a bearing to put a flame to it, especially in smaller bearing when you can’t heat the inner race directly and have to cook the rollers and the cage. Certainly not the go to tool for all frozen fasteners, most of the time your going to use the torches but it’s definitely worth getting a mini ducter for these fire sensitive ones.
These get 12 out of 10 from me, or 6 out of 5 stars, if you prefer. I bought one to to take apart a >30y project vehicle and it's been amazing. The heating is precise and controlled. Plus you can heat the fastener, then squirt WD-40 or similar to help and reheat as required. That the heat is safe and controlled is brilliant. Most of the time with project vehicles the fasteners are disposable but the parts are irreplacable and it's generally these that you want to preserve. It can be necessary to loosen then tighten the fastener a couple of time with problematic parts, but this induction coil heater is one of the best tools for many applications. Sadly the VEVOR example isn't available in my location, I have an equivalent.
VEVOR do sell the coils here though, which is handy as most of mine are toast.
Good video!!
I got one of these some years ago. its been a very good investment. much safer than an open flame, more effect than any rust loosening oil.
Invaluable advice John. I've known about induction tools for years but laziness, I suppose, has resulted in me deferring to torches and cold chisels. Definitely going to get one now, especially since my last project seems to have been assembled with copious amounts of, for the most part unnecessary, thread lock!
Definitely some nice tools, I definitely could have used those a few times over the years!
I live in the rusty north east US. I built one of these because they used to be really out of reach for just doing stuff at home. I've used it so much. They have come down in price to the point it would be better for me to buy one than build another.
They are one of the most handy things I reach for. More so than my torches for most times.
It would be great to have video's like this all the time just like Adam Savage on Tested.
Very interesting as usual, explaining why the air moves into the propane torch would be good. When l studied fluid power the first statement the lecturer made was "there is no such thing as suction".
Correct. But we're not in a lecture theatre, are we? Technically there's only flow from high to low pressure.
Used one of these recently in the states. Worked on all but one faster. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Yes, more of the welding, drilling, etc., please. But, do whatever you please - it is your channel!
I reckon I’ve seen these tools used to anneal brass cartridges in the reloading of ammo, so I’d suggest they work on non ferrous metals as well. Great video 👏🇦🇺
I have an induction heater exactly like the one in this video John. It’s a game changer and I was only using it last night to loosen some factory fitted nuts on my 2004 Land Rover.. it’s in bits.. it’s a Land Rover!!
Originally bought it to augment my MAP gas but it proved better at doing the job. It localised the heat into the specific part so less likely to damage other parts and that what I like about it. Think mine was £200 about 4 years ago.. one of my better buys.. just like the Land Rover 🤔😏
Very nice. I would use it to heat up then quench my sharp tools. I go through wire cutters. My wife has a crafting business which involves me cutting thousands of 16 gauge iron wires. I sharpen the various cutters with diamond sharpeners, but it would be better all around if they were hardened.
I'd never seen the nut splitter before. Kind of the tool you hope you never need to use, however very handy when you do. Thanks John.
I'm hoping the Vevor guys start selling a hydraulic version. The Enerpac branded version is crazy expensive.
Just like the Manscaper tool advertised on this channel - this tool will Harden Your Tool
Hi John was very interesting video never knew such a device existed
Looks like a new set of Knipex tools are coming my way. I love new shiny things, usually golf inspired, but I'll settle for a new tool.
Thanks, John.
That induction heater looks nice - I've been seeing them getting used in the blacksmith hobby space now, too. In a pinch I once used my stick welder to loosen a nut by laying a bead around the nut until it got very hot - worked a treat. Very happy to see more ghetto engineering content that I can get my head around rather than the stuff that goes down at CEE which I can only marvel at. ps loved that little fixture table - I'm going to steal that idea.
I often end up grinding down nuts with a grinder then die grinder on trucks. It's great fun, I've never had a nut splitter work in my 18 years in the trade and I did want it to work.
Enjoyed it as always. The P in LPG petroleum of course. As opposed to LNG. Have wrestled them both into pipelines.
In Australia, in practise. The P = propane.
LNG = cryonic methane.
@@AutoExpertJC And LNP is another form of methane, available only in Queensland.
@@grunt89futtock890from our Government politicians, equally from both ends.
Yes I love it I like learning and I love your channel as you explain everything in layman's terms
Induction cooking is amazing, the lack of waste heat in summer is great help - seeing 240-250V very common around me - lots of pv around. does wonders for making quick toast. not so good for the 2 filament light bulbs left around the house though -
Hey John, I bought the Inductor II 15 years ago, that is the Chinese copy of it but I'm sure it will work the same, that unit is amazing for heating so much, and the fact that it doesn't heat anything else around it is the key reason I bought one, always having to remove rusty exhaust manifold bolts in tight places, it can't be beat....love it!
The induction gadget is brilliant no flames less damage faster results .
yes, moar plz - but less carbohydrates!
I have an almost antique 2004 Buick LeSabre with corroded brake lines and the steel flare nuts are galled into the aluminum block of the ABS proportioning valve.
I brought the homeowner's propane cylinder and torch head to the job but did not like the hazard environment. Brake fluid (flammable glycol) all over the place. A small fire extinguisher and a light fiberglass blanket did not make me feel warm and fuzzy.
Then, I discovered this tool and immediately bought a used one from E-bay.
Thank you for the confidence - 2-3 seconds a shot should do it for me!
Thats an awesome bit of kit,thanks mate
John those knipex grips look impressive was you simply showing how effective they are by use ins them in the opposite direction to how traditional grips are used. By holding them so you tighten the grip as you turn not loosen the grip as you would be doing they way you were using them
Fantastic tool, thank you for the in depth review.
Because of the cost I've been on a quest to find an example of a conversion from an household cooker plate. Maybe something similar to the Vevor device.
My mate have been fixing these for a few years now when they go wrong or mainly abused! here in Norfolk England
Excellent video, very keen to see more getto engineering tips and tricks.
Thanks for the information & yes I would love to see some more of these amazing tools that the average person would probably not even realise are available, including budget versions because not everyone has a tax deductible tool budget 😂😂😂
Love your work, keep it up.
Well done John
JC, I'm doing the timing belt on my daughters 2011 Ford Focus in two weeks. The crank pulley on those motors have no keyway and are renowned for being a Beach to get loose with their 78ft pounds, plus 90degrees torque-to-yield bolt and 13yrs of rusted-in-place (don't want to play nice) arrogance. I'd planned a good prior soaking in WD40, and maybe my Makita heat gun, and rattle gun to make it play nice.
BUT my concern is the crank seal and harmonic balancer copping a canning and melting. THIS video came at a perfect time! I can't afford a mag-induction toy right now myself. But I'm damn well going to try to hire one for the job now.... Cheers bloke.👍👌🍺
I just cut them small disc in air die grinder in a cross pattern then knock one side off. . the other piece just undoes with vise grips then
I bought a pair of those knipex parallel jaws , fantastic tool ❤
Yes they are!
Essential watching mate! Greetings from blighty. 👍🏻
I do enjoy these videos.
Green.. go the red!.. these are a good idea so much easier than a blow torch
actually good idea for a vid John, Thread Lockers
I love to see more of stuff like this
John, any metal will react to AC induction but metals that have higher electrical resistance heat up best. High frequency AC kHz level required, driven by an inverter.
I've bought a few items from Vevor & they do some surprisingly good gear at the right price.
John he love factor for this is 10 out of 10. From the old dude in the back of the lab.
Or you can use a stick welder, weld a nut on top of the existing nut on the outside, Once it glows the nut will simply undo. Alternatively you can weld the nut onto the stud if you want to remove the stud. I’ve seen this work on really old heavily rusted on water gate valves. It’s not as safe as no sparks, but it gets the job done.
More of this please! Ty
Yes please! I love tool time!
I'm looking forward to testing one on my Prince Albert.
Should be memorable...
@@AutoExpertJC It would probably be more like a scream
@@AutoExpertJC It will probably be more like a scream
@@JimboXX78 anythings a dildo of you're brave enough.
I've often used my old 1960's era 500W Birko Soldering Iron in a similar way (originally marketed for. amongst other things I think for brass copper radiator repairs). Slower no doubt but still effective.
Transformers are mostly oil for insulation and cooling but can get air type and sf6 gas insulated also. Recently assembled a 275kv to 33kv 300MVa transformer. Main tank is 205 tonne by itself and takes 70,000l of oil.
This was very well thought out and presented! My question: with that pancake shaped head on the induction heater would that work for localized heat shrinking of sheet metal vs using map gas? Thank you.
Thanks John.
Love it, good work
Yes please john that would be nice 👍
24:45 Who's triggered by the multi-grip rotation in the direction of opening the jaws instead of closing them?
Awesome John!
I use an induction heater to heat up panels to easily remove body deadener when making race cars lighter. Much more effective and safer than dry ice.
I found this particular missive today, in the words of the inimitable Sgt. Schultz, "Very interesting" . . . thanks John, well done. Brand new stuff learned today by this brown bear. I feel another unknown unknown has been conquered. Induction heater and a nut splitter - in this universe - who'd have thunk?!
Good stuff to know, honestly. I like the idea of the induction heater, though I'm not as fond of the price tag... I'm in 'Murica, and those things are about 200USD (~300AUD) on the low end. The lack of excess (and uncontrollable) heat is a _huge_ plus, and I find it worthwhile to look into getting one (and I will, eventually, since it's too good an idea to pass up). But at that kind of investment, I think you'd need to be dealing with stuck and rusty bolts fairly frequently to justify it. Not everyone will...which means the nut-splitters seem better for most applications just due to affordability if you're not dealing with rust and stuck fasteners all that often.
The name of the game is to heat the nut without heating the rest of the metal around it
because I would’ve thought you’re trying to expand the nut without expanding the bolt…….
This is where the targeted induction magnet heating really works well to my mind
And from a safety point of view you’d be hard pressed to melt electrical wires due to the flame overshooting in the proximity and I would’ve thought you’d be less likely to ignite any fuel vapours with the indiction setup……
For 300 bucks, I’d probably want to be using it more than once in a blue moon…… Not a cheap bit of kit for a DIYer
But all round excellent
Would that electric bollock burner also work on a stuck pulley or would it heat the shaft making her fit tighter?
you keep selling me on stuff from Vevor right when I need it. Stuck exhaust bolt. 333 dollary doos is a bit steep but honestly, my little propane pencil torch, which I swear by usually just doesn't have the goose for the job on this occasion
Ooooh.
I want one
Coincidentally, I bought the same magnetic induction heater and it arrived today.
I want one just to play with it, drag out all my metal round bar & bend them into shape
Re shocking a stuck fastener.
1946 My dad did his National Service in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) (He luckily missed WWII by eighteen months).
His instructor would tell the tale of when he (the instructor) and five other similarly novice blokes were trying to undo the securing ring of a Spitfire propeller off the end of the shaft.
Three blokes were holding onto the propeller blade, the other three blokes were holding onto a four foot long 'C' spanner and they were see-sawing back and forth trying to undo the damn thing..
Experienced mechanic happened by and saw the comedy. Saying not a word, he picked up a not-very-big hammer and a drift, smacked the ring and the six novices all fell about on the floor as it released.
Definitely good content, John. And remember, you asked for comments and questions this time.
I didn't request questions.
id love a series of educational videos for people who are not professional wrench turners.
Main thing I use me my induction heater is on brass about 99% of the time. Works great.