DIY homemade Spring compressor

[@nobuddyimportant2106]

American mechanic here for 30 plus years. Around $80,000 in tools. I know you're using what you have, and I respect that. Well done guys, please be safe.

[@termonostruman]

monkeys

[@termonostruman]

knew a monkly in europe from africa working in hosues building , he hadnt part of a maxialr asked what happened he said it was a car spring

[@ebebimik]

@@termonostrumansay what?

[@Itallstartswithadream1]

@@ebebimikLol 😂 i didn’t get it either

[@Itallstartswithadream1]

Kind words there my friend! Trades Mechanic here also, im 52 and started young working with my Father who was also a Mechanic, between the 2 of us we have accumulated alot of tools as you can imagine. What you said is key, stay safe, its why im still working as a mechanic, these guys do what they can and do very well with what they have, through out the years ive seen or heard of accidents that could have been prevented, eye safety, proper tools or like these guys with minimal tools but common sense. Anyways, i felt to respond because i liked your message. Happy New Years from Australia and as always stay safe.

[@Nate.G.1111]

Be careful please do not put your head over the tool while the Spring is compressed just in case the welds break.

[@Africanmechanics]

that's true

[@xxcowboyjamxx]

@@Africanmechanics replace those straps and definetly dont let anyone put their head over the the spring . gr8 video !

[@Africanmechanics]

@@xxcowboyjamxx ok...

[@georgeukman6412]

1000 ways to die be careful use helmet if you must use that idea

[@dotcom662]

@@georgeukman6412 if one of those springs escapes, the helmet would only serve to hold all the pieces of the head together

[@mikkosutube]

it works better than the one that i bought at the hardware store because the store bought one has two parts that both have to be tightened at an even rate, which means that you have to change the tightening tool from one clamp to the other every 10 turns or so..takes a long time to tighten, loosen, change the spring, then tighten and loosen again..but i used the idea of tying the springs with some tye downs to keep it safely in position during the replacement of the spring

[@Africanmechanics]

So you aprove this idea 👏👏👏👏

[@williamsmith8097]

Just like handing an unexploded bomb about...only in Africa!!....but they got the job done...so hats off to them👍

[@Africanmechanics]

😂😂😂😂... I was advised to wear a helmet next time I'm doing it...

[@williamsmith8097]

@@Africanmechanics Take care guys...be safe... respect from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Africanmechanics]

@@williamsmith8097 thank you brother 👊🏿

[@Itallstartswithadream1]

Hey guys i really appreciate the video and i understand working with minimal tools, just one thing, please never put your face over a compressed spring, even with correct tools i dont trust it, keep it away from you, also lay it on its side when its waiting to be fitted, just precautions thats all. Good work 👍

[@Brendan-q2j]

Love seeing this kind of approach. Necessity is the mother of invention. Well done.

[@byronrichards3001]

Nice upload, nice tip using seatbelt to hold the spring. I tried and it worked. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

[@Africanmechanics]

wow glad this video helped you ,,, where are you watching us from?

[@V10PDTDI]

good Job. you do with what you have and it may take more time but you do it anyway I'm a professional mechanic here in Canada and I have a lot of tools and I always think that I never have never Enuff tools but as a North American we like to complain but when we see what you guy have it make you realize that that there are people in way worse need that I Am .

[@Africanmechanics]

Thank you Christian,,, donate some of the tools to us we will appreciate,,, actually the main mission of this channel is that one day i will make enough money out of it and at least buy a few and most important tools for this mechanics... 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jdrs4214]

Now if only the wheel stand on the bottom of the spring compressor would be anchored to the ground. Then the tool would be much more effective.

[@Africanmechanics]

Will consider that...

[@Africanmechanics]

How about this 1 kzbin.infozLP7kUQEBHI?feature=share

[@scud69er]

Or if you could weld a plate to the bottom so that the person operating the compressor could stand on it while winding. That would keep it steady and give more surface area for it to sit on.

[@a-spaceman]

I love these creative hacks. Diy tools.

[@gingerjessy]

At least you don't have to deal with rust like us in the UK.

[@Africanmechanics]

But here we deal with crazy dust

[@michaeldose2041]

I noticed they didn't show taking the top off the strut that could have been the most exciting part.

[@scud69er]

Unless it was a broken spring which was why it was being changed. Or it was just cut with a grinder before before removing the top mount

[@Ima184mm]

The boy will be expert mechanic in the future

[@Africanmechanics]

sure,,, where are you watching us from?

[@AJHDC]

Very cool! This scares the hell out of all American mechanics 😄 Is machine shop equipment hard to come by in Kenya?

[@Africanmechanics]

Yeah some of this equipments are not found her in Kenya and if there is, they are sooooo expensive the taxation system in kenya is so unfair for anything you import, so we have to come up with our own ideas....

[@Africanmechanics]

But my ultimate goal about this channel is to make enough money and buy them modern equipment and tools

[@fragender9552]

​​@@AfricanmechanicsYou can buy a simple lowbudget Springcompressor for about 30-50€. It's not that expensive in comparison to a disabled mechanic.

[@Texaca]

@@fragender9552 ,,,but that could be a months or half a years salary, depending on the currency exchange 🤔

[@fragender9552]

@@Texaca Well, yet thats a good investment in my oppinion.

[@keithmarkis1101]

Excellente ‼️💥💥💥💪🏿👍🏿🇵🇬

[@Africanmechanics]

thank you keith

[@Dannysoutherner]

There are better ways to die. Better to order the whole assembly with spring included. They don't cost that much more. At 3:20 I am cringing just watching this. I love how they cover over the final steps with an ad.

[@Africanmechanics]

😂 you are forgetting we are in Africa

[@ericpochat-n2s]

exelent 😀😀😀

[@Africanmechanics]

Thank you 😀

[@blessedmike7520]

Thank you, brilliant idea

[@Africanmechanics]

thank you bro

[@Africanmechanics]

Where are you watching us from brother?

[@51-FS]

​@@AfricanmechanicsOklahoma USA 🇺🇸

[@Africanmechanics]

@@51-FS wow jah bless

[@INAILTHEM]

Good job

[@Africanmechanics]

shukran

[@mysticalglowtv1796]

Like a loaded gun.

[@maxewdmaxe4337]

Great!

[@Africanmechanics]

Thank you brother... Where are you watching us from?

[@alisalahi5908]

Simple but smart idea

[@hillbilliesinthehood9472]

No thanks I choose life

[@Africanmechanics]

😂😂😂 It's a thousand ways to die 😂😂😂

[@TheATOMKOW]

This gave me anxiety lmbo

[@maxewdmaxe4337]

Germany 😉

[@Africanmechanics]

Thank you brother

[@Africanmechanics]

Thank you my Germany family, thank you for the support

[@karlkal1998]

Meilleur !!

[@Africanmechanics]

Yes better

[@Himoutdoors]

I wonder how many Africans have lost eyes through a lack of proper tools…😢

[@Africanmechanics]

😂 Show me one

[@peoplesambassadordm8279]

Coshoni

[@Africanmechanics]

where is he?

[@Rafa-vv1uo]

Do you still have hands and balls?

[@ZeroFox1970]

Sketchy Bros LTD.

[@Africanmechanics]

😂😂😂😂 We are not sketchy we are out here to survive 😂

[@ZeroFox1970]

@@Africanmechanics was just kidding that is actually less sketchy than what I do

[@Africanmechanics]

kzbin.infozLP7kUQEBHI?feature=share here's a better one 😉

[@ZeroFox1970]

@@Africanmechanics that is closer to what I do lol

[@jacekjs]

Ale syf