[Jaguar]

I was looking for a tool roll for some time and couldn't find anything decent online. Had shortlisted the one made by viaterra but it is out of stock pretty much everywhere. Stumbled upon this company called dirtsack which makes motorcycle luggage and they had what looked like a nice little tool pack. The build quality is good and the pack turned out to be fairly bigger than expected, with enough space for storing emergency tools for a road trip.


The pack measures 12 x 11.5 x 1.5 (closed) and 27 x 11.5 x 1.5 (open) inches. It opens up into three sections, one zippered mesh compartment which itself is divided into three, an open area with loops on two sides, and a zippered pouch that also has loops inside. There is also a zippered compartment on the outside.


The design could have been better with more straps/loops to allow the storage tools in both vertical/horizontal position. The internal zip doesn't open all the way. The pack also doesn't come with any magnetic strip to hold bits and pieces (like the viaterra roll). But then, at Rs.1000, this is Rs.500 cheaper than the viaterra one and servers the purpose.

PS: I found the shipping cost on the dirtsack website to be higher and got a better rate from another online store. Shop around across various motorcycle accessory stores online and pick the one that offers the best rate for your location.

[GutsyGibbon]

Originally Posted by Motard_Blr

Last week I purchased a gun tacker from Amazon to repair my sofa. A gun tacker is also known as a staple gun. It shoots staples like a stapler but with much higher force and speed to allow the staple to penetrate wood and other soft materials.

Nice buy. Staple guns are amazing. I have one from Stanley. I use it often to fix small things that are broken. Below is such a fix - for a screen door with a doggie door that I made last year. Our younger dog (a Great Dane) decided that he wants to bypass the doggie door and tried the screen instead. He tore the mesh apart. I was able to make a thin strip of wood, apply glue and staple it with ease. A staple gun makes such fixes/hacks a breeze.

[GutsyGibbon]

Originally Posted by Motard_Blr

This was my first time so it took me about 2 days to complete 1 big sofa. The toughest part of the job was removing the hundreds of old staples! I didn't have a specialist tool for that and it was tedious to remove everyone of them with a screwdriver and pliers, but I got there in the end.

I forgot to add that a Staple/rivet/nail/tack remover tool is just as useful. I use something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Great-Neck-...ZRQZCAHJG2NR6B Removing hundreds of staples would be much easier with this.

[Motard_Blr]

Originally Posted by GutsyGibbon

I forgot to add that a Staple/rivet/nail/tack remover tool is just as useful. I use something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Great-Neck-...ZRQZCAHJG2NR6B Removing hundreds of staples would be much easier with this.

I couldn't find this when i needed it

It's definitely a good tool to have for both intended and unintended applications!

[manishalive]

Guys I need suggestion,

I have a 1958 fit 1100 103D which comes with a glass reservoir for windshield washer fluid. The old one on mine is broken. And so I have got replacement which is not the right height, the shape though is nearly there. My question -

1.) How can I glue back the old cracked glass. What glue to use.

2.) How can I cut the new bottle to size.

3.) And which glue to use to join the 2 half's back considering - we get 80 deg in engine bay and this will contain water. I see loctite glass glue but that's like 1800 rupees. Any cheaper and proven alternative. also would not want the seam to be visible as well.

4.) Where in India can we find those metal caps for the Jars. So far I have not been lucky.

[honeybee]

Originally Posted by manishalive

Guys I need suggestion,

I have a 1958 fit 1100 103D which comes with a glass reservoir for windshield washer fluid. The old one on mine is broken. And so I have got replacement which is not the right height, the shape though is nearly there. My question -

1.) How can I glue back the old cracked glass. What glue to use.

2.) How can I cut the new bottle to size.

3.) And which glue to use to join the 2 half's back considering - we get 80 deg in engine bay and this will contain water. I see loctite glass glue but that's like 1800 rupees. Any cheaper and proven alternative. also would not want the seam to be visible as well.

4.) Where in India can we find those metal caps for the Jars. So far I have not been lucky.

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Fevikwik could be an alternative, although I haven't tried it on glass. It is claimed to work on cups and saucers so am guessing that could be tried.

Metal lids on glass jars nowadays would be rare. Jam bottles could get you some, although the size will be an issue.

I am thinking of a hack: get a thick plastic bag, cut it to size and place it flush inside the existing bottle. That should take care of things nicely.

[Thad E Ginathom]

I suspect that what is special about glass glue is its refractive index: trying to make the repair invisible. As that doesn't matter, anything that will stick glass would do.

The plastic-bag hack is a great idea!

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by manishalive

Guys I need suggestion,

I have a 1958 fit 1100 103D which comes with a glass reservoir for windshield washer fluid. The old one on mine is broken. And so I have got replacement which is not the right height, the shape though is nearly there. My question -

1.) How can I glue back the old cracked glass. What glue to use.

2.) How can I cut the new bottle to size.

3.) And which glue to use to join the 2 half's back considering - we get 80 deg in engine bay and this will contain water. I see loctite glass glue but that's like 1800 rupees. Any cheaper and proven alternative. also would not want the seam to be visible as well.

4.) Where in India can we find those metal caps for the Jars. So far I have not been lucky.

Attachment 2110680

We had a thick plastic bag instead of a bottle. It came with a hole in the lip which would hang on a hook. As that will no longer be available, you can use a high temperature plastic bag, similar to those used in hospitals for holding various fluids.

For a glass bottle the best bet is to use a metal clamp which can hold the bottle tight against the body. Just use a few layers of rubber cut from a car tube to damp the vibrations.

1. You do not glue glass, it will not stand the vibrations.
2. No need to cut the bottle, just position it lower. Otherwise hunt for "Jam Jars" with a snap on metal lid of the correct height. some thing like this
https://www.amazon.in/Vasukie-Airtig...googinhydr1-21
3. Use a clamp instead.
4. Buy a jam jar with metal cap.

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by manishalive

1.) How can I glue back the old cracked glass. What glue to use.

Use JB Weld epoxy to glue the cracked glass. It can withstand heat right up to 280 degree C.
If you want a new glass try Mason jar. See if it is suitable. It comes with metal lid and would be approximately your broken glass size.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by Prowler

Use JB Weld epoxy to glue the cracked glass. It can withstand heat right up to 280 degree C.
If you want a new glass try Mason jar. See if it is suitable. It comes with metal lid and would be approximately your broken glass size.

I think araldite would work equally well

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

I think araldite would work equally well

Trust me Araldite is - like Thad sir says - a child's putty compared with JB Weld. I have tried Araldite when we had no other options at one time. It doesn't withstand higher temperatures and it has a tendency to run. JB Weld is tougher and has a tensile strength of over 5000 PSI. I have been using this to repair Onduvilla tiles to ORVM. I have a pack always in my tool box. Only crib is it takes about 6 hours to set.

[condor]

Guys, where can I get a wide double-side velcro ?
Amazon has one listed, but quite expensive.

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by honeybee

Fevikwik could be an alternative, although I haven't tried it on glass. It is claimed to work on cups and saucers so am guessing that could be tried.

Metal lids on glass jars nowadays would be rare. Jam bottles could get you some, although the size will be an issue.

I am thinking of a hack: get a thick plastic bag, cut it to size and place it flush inside the existing bottle. That should take care of things nicely.

I have used fevikwik but its not a fool proof solution. Plastic bag is a good idea but after while it will sag, spill water inside and look ugly.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I suspect that what is special about glass glue is its refractive index: trying to make the repair invisible. As that doesn't matter, anything that will stick glass would do.

The plastic-bag hack is a great idea!

As I mentioned above, palstic bag will not be great in long run.

Originally Posted by Aroy

We had a thick plastic bag instead of a bottle. It came with a hole in the lip which would hang on a hook. As that will no longer be available, you can use a high temperature plastic bag, similar to those used in hospitals for holding various fluids.

For a glass bottle the best bet is to use a metal clamp which can hold the bottle tight against the body. Just use a few layers of rubber cut from a car tube to damp the vibrations.

1. You do not glue glass, it will not stand the vibrations.
2. No need to cut the bottle, just position it lower. Otherwise hunt for "Jam Jars" with a snap on metal lid of the correct height. some thing like this
https://www.amazon.in/Vasukie-Airtig...googinhydr1-21
3. Use a clamp instead.
4. Buy a jam jar with metal cap.

1.) I understand, but do we have any experience to go against gluing. Glass aquariums are glued with some kind of glue but yes they do not move.

2.) Nope I need exact size, cannot position lower as there are other stuff below.

3.) No we also need exact same shape and lid .

4.) Clamp would be used as used in the original.

5.) Jam jar cap is not the right shape and is twist lock type.

Originally Posted by Prowler

Use JB Weld epoxy to glue the cracked glass. It can withstand heat right up to 280 degree C.
If you want a new glass try Mason jar. See if it is suitable. It comes with metal lid and would be approximately your broken glass size.

That's a great idea. But have you have any experience JB weld vs glass glue. JB weld will not be clear when dried, which will not work here.

[honeybee]

If you do want a perfect solution, why not spend on glass glue?

Alternatively, you could try sourcing the bottle from some mayapuri type place that sells antique auto stuff, or source it from ebay perhaps.

If you are passionate about getting it perfect, perhaps it's time to indulge her.

Also can you please share some photos of the location of the bottle in the engine bay?

[GutsyGibbon]

Originally Posted by manishalive

Guys I need suggestion,
I have a 1958 fit 1100 103D which comes with a glass reservoir for windshield washer fluid. The old one on mine is broken. And so I have got replacement which is not the right height, the shape though is nearly there. My question -

Can you cut the top of the jar to be of the right height, and see if I can use a rubber lid. Or a 3d printed lid with a rubber band as a gasket that seals water.

I would try experiments like this only if I can source more than one replacement jar.