You have solved one of many mysteries for me. I handle tools on the daily and i just could not figure out how they would do this so the detent ball would stay in place. 😎👍
@@CatusMaximus Thankyou so much for your videos. I get to look forward to at least that in a day. Wrong or right, I like your videos. Most of my days are pretty good. Catus Maximus is like icing or a cherry on top. And we miss our kitties too, just not the litterbox. Sprocket the dog is way more in tune and respectful.
Now I just need to be precise enough I can do that myself to a couple milwaukee impacts that don't hold my craftsman sockets. So I've been wondering if I had a drill bit hard enough to drill the anvil could I put a ball detent in it myself. 🤔 the friction rings just suck. But the detent on the hex drive adapters are perfect
@@jayb4459 I haven't done it yet, my plan is to buy some hex drive adapters to cut open and take the ball and spring out of, then drill a hole in the 3/8 milwaukee drive on the tool and put it in might work might not idk lol.
Thank you for showing how to put the ball bearing back in. I've got one that needs a bearing put back in. I didn't know how or if it could be done. Thanks again.
If stubborn which they normally can be in good tool steel, place ball in freezer for 1 hr. Dip end of tool in boiling water for 5 mins (hot plate near vise is ideal but you should be fine making it from stove to work bench); if tool too large lightly heat localized area with map/light heat bud no higher than 250deg - 300deg Far (typically be surprised, with combination of freeze, does not take much expansion)....with the ball pre-lubricated with WD, use vise or press to press ball in...normally will just fall in and let cool; this also works well with bearings/bushings. Lightly spray piece with WD40 to cool down and let cool to room temp. Can then shot peen edges for added security to retain ball in retention cavity.
I’ve been trying to find a 1/4 hex impact bit with a male end 1/4 hex with a detent to customize a Klein 11 in 1 bit. I can see from this video I could just make my own. Neat!
I have a craftsman socket wrench that the ball is wore out or something, but sockets just fall off I need to get it out and put in a newer/bigger ball.
had a 1" drive Williams extension I came into with the ball detent missing, had a junk air hammer and was surprisingly able to fix it with the ball and spring from it
You can also drill a hole all the way through, peen one side (just put a big bearing on it and whack it), and tap the other side. Then you just drop your bearing and spring in, and close up the hole with a set screw. We did that in a machine shop that occasionally made strange sockets for heavy industrial use. I imagine you could do it to some old tools like this, if you didn't mind messing up your chrome.
Thanks that was informative. A Punch and Chisel holder is inexpensive and provides a lot of safety when using punches and chisels by keeping hands and fingers out of the way.
Back in days of yore, engine driven mechanical fuel pumps had their check valves 'staked' into their (econobudget) pot metal pump housings in near identical fashion. A common failure was improper staking allowing a valve to either jump out, or swivel sideways in it's bore. Either way always involved vociferous coarse foul language, accompanied some (or extensive) walking. Man, I just really just dated myself...
I've had that happen on some rusty tools I would use some type of rust solvent and then you just have to hammer it against the piece of wood and it may get stuck again you may have to repeat that process
third method. I drilled a hole in a 3/4 inch ball bearing and glued in a chopstick as a handle. Insert spring and detent ball and hold them in the hole using the ball bearing: on a hard {steel} surface. Give the ball bearing a smart wack with a hammer and it nicely swages the hole.
You have solved one of many mysteries for me. I handle tools on the daily and i just could not figure out how they would do this so the detent ball would stay in place. 😎👍
Glad to help
In my field they refer to that as "Staking". It is more commonly done than you would hope or imagine. Nice job, nice review, Catus.
Thanks for the info!
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Thankyou so much for your videos. I get to look forward to at least that in a day. Wrong or right, I like your videos. Most of my days are pretty good. Catus Maximus is like icing or a cherry on top. And we miss our kitties too, just not the litterbox. Sprocket the dog is way more in tune and respectful.
Now I just need to be precise enough I can do that myself to a couple milwaukee impacts that don't hold my craftsman sockets. So I've been wondering if I had a drill bit hard enough to drill the anvil could I put a ball detent in it myself. 🤔 the friction rings just suck. But the detent on the hex drive adapters are perfect
Thats exactly the reason im looking for this type of video... did u end adding it??? How??
@@jayb4459 I haven't done it yet, my plan is to buy some hex drive adapters to cut open and take the ball and spring out of, then drill a hole in the 3/8 milwaukee drive on the tool and put it in might work might not idk lol.
Thank you for showing how to put the ball bearing back in. I've got one that needs a bearing put back in. I didn't know how or if it could be done. Thanks again.
Great lab on what to do. Ty.
You bet
That’s actually a useful little video.
Great tip Cactus. keep 'em coming!
I love the channel 👍
Hi Catus , I've Had the Ball Stick Where I Used A Pair of Vise Grips and Penetrating Oil.
If stubborn which they normally can be in good tool steel, place ball in freezer for 1 hr. Dip end of tool in boiling water for 5 mins (hot plate near vise is ideal but you should be fine making it from stove to work bench); if tool too large lightly heat localized area with map/light heat bud no higher than 250deg - 300deg Far (typically be surprised, with combination of freeze, does not take much expansion)....with the ball pre-lubricated with WD, use vise or press to press ball in...normally will just fall in and let cool; this also works well with bearings/bushings. Lightly spray piece with WD40 to cool down and let cool to room temp. Can then shot peen edges for added security to retain ball in retention cavity.
Haven't had that problem yet, but now I am ready for it when I do. Thanks.
I’ve been trying to find a 1/4 hex impact bit with a male end 1/4 hex with a detent to customize a Klein 11 in 1 bit. I can see from this video I could just make my own. Neat!
I have a craftsman socket wrench that the ball is wore out or something, but sockets just fall off I need to get it out and put in a newer/bigger ball.
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Nice tutorial.
Thanks!
I've never had to do this, but now I'll have a start point if I ever need to.
Cool - Catus, thanks
Thank's for you skill, pale.....
Finaly I got the tutorial clearlly just from you.
Oh wow I was looking this up literally the other week
I have this problem but the ball is in the bottom & can’t be smashed enough. Help
Catus great video as usual !! I look forward to your videos every day. Tiny is ok isn't she??
had a 1" drive Williams extension I came into with the ball detent missing, had a junk air hammer and was surprisingly able to fix it with the ball and spring from it
I just got an old round head ratchet that has the ball missing, but also has a hole in the end/face of the anvil. Anyone know what that's all about?
Hello again Catus Maximus
Thank you once again for another Great Video. But I question why not just return it for another? Again thank you
No fun In That .
Good video. But you can also buy press fit or screw in ball plungers. Not too hard to modify things to work.
You can also drill a hole all the way through, peen one side (just put a big bearing on it and whack it), and tap the other side. Then you just drop your bearing and spring in, and close up the hole with a set screw.
We did that in a machine shop that occasionally made strange sockets for heavy industrial use. I imagine you could do it to some old tools like this, if you didn't mind messing up your chrome.
gonna try that, thanks
Thanks that was informative. A Punch and Chisel holder is inexpensive and provides a lot of safety when using punches and chisels by keeping hands and fingers out of the way.
just return for warranty?!
Back in days of yore, engine driven mechanical fuel pumps had their check valves 'staked' into their (econobudget) pot metal pump housings in near identical fashion.
A common failure was improper staking allowing a valve to either jump out, or swivel sideways in it's bore.
Either way always involved vociferous coarse foul language, accompanied some (or extensive) walking.
Man, I just really just dated myself...
Very good info, love the catus MAXIMUS channel, smart dude
Much appreciated
A little surprised not to see a coil from the rear of your pick-up go in there to give it just the right stiffness, Catus, but loved the vid anyway!
Wow espectacular👍👍👍
What about when the ball is stuck in the recessed position. Soaking it in solvent and penetrating oil hasn’t helped.
I've had that happen on some rusty tools I would use some type of rust solvent and then you just have to hammer it against the piece of wood and it may get stuck again you may have to repeat that process
third method. I drilled a hole in a 3/4 inch ball bearing and glued in a chopstick as a handle. Insert spring and detent ball and hold them in the hole using the ball bearing: on a hard {steel} surface. Give the ball bearing a smart wack with a hammer and it nicely swages the hole.
What bench vise is that?
Try next time pushing the bal down in the hole and then put around the corners of it you get a much better job
Alright, who's the dope smoker who gave this video a "thumbs down". Had to be a guy named Bif.
Job well done!
I think you would have had better luck if you used your vise as a press with the punch, and pressed it in then trying to hit it.
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i need it so thanks. my ball is jammed !
Thanks
good products