What are spoons used for in autobody?
What are spoons used for in autobody?
General purpose fender spoon. Used as dolly behind brackets, inner panels and similar places. Handle offset to give balance when dinging and for long reach.
What is a spoon dolly and why is it needed?
The most popular body repair specialty tool. Combines all the contours and weight of a dolly with the reach and maneuverability of a spoon. Use for forming, prying and caulking in those hard to reach places.
What is a heel dolly?
Heel dolly: Has a long radius on one side and a flat on the other, hence they look like the heel of a shoe. One face is domed and that other is flat. Toe dolly: Has a short radius on one side and is twice as long as the heel.
How does a shrinking dolly work?
The head of a shrinking hammer has raised sharp points all over the surface. Some people swear by them, while other hate them. The shrinking hammer has a series of points on the surface. These are technically designed to grab and pull the metal together.
How do you hammer off a dolly?
Hammer Off Dolly Start with the indirect damage and move towards the direct damage. Use your dolly to push your lows and your body hammer to tap down on the highs, or vice-versa. Hammer off dolly should be used until the final straightening stages.
What is a vixen file used for?
Vixen files are used most often to file aluminium, particularly car bodywork, as well as other soft metals such as brass, bronze and white metal. However, their rapid removal rate and clog resistance lends them well to filing other soft materials such as wood and plastic.
What are the dimensions of a spoon Dolly?
2-1/2″ x 1″ x 3″ Spoon Dolly by Martin Sprocket®. Long handle permits many uses in places otherwise inaccessible. Can be driven between reinforcements and outer panel, then used to pry outward as the metal is dinged.
What kind of tool is a Wing Ding spoon Dolly?
19″ Wing-Ding Spoon Dolly by Martin Sprocket®. Body Spoons are drop forged from high carbon steel, heat treated, quenched and tempered, and are available in a variety of shapes and crowns. These are special purpose hand tools designed…
What is a body spoon?
Body Spoons are drop forged from high carbon steel, heat treated, quenched and tempered, and are available in a variety of shapes and crowns. These are special purpose hand tools designed… 3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 1-7/16″ Heel Dolly by Martin Sprocket®. Design makes it possible to reach easily into sharp corners and wide radii.
What is the weight of a long lip Dolly?
The long, thin lip is very useful in working behind reinforcements. Sizes 5 ¾” x 2 3/8” x 2 3/16”. Weight 4 lbs. Specially designed for use on low-crown panels where medium and high-crown dollies would stretch the metal. Angle between the sides and large face is less than 90°, which permits this dolly to reach into the corner of a flanged edge.
