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I'd prefer to do this outside but I know I won't get done in a day and before I can get back to it the rain will start. Soo, I've cleaned a spot in the garage(barely) to squeeze in and change the shackles and mounts on the Ranger. Planning to use a die grinder with carbide bit for the rivets and whatever for the bolts and bushings. No torch except propane which I hope not to have to use. What would you recommend for a fire extinguisher? The lawn mower and gas cans will be outside. Any papers or corrugated will be up and out of the way. Don't think I have to worry about the metal burning ( as in magnesium type fires). What do you have in your garage? Thanks! Bob
 
Every home should have at least one fully charged 20 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher. Many homes that have burnt could have been saved if the owners had an extinguisher and were trained to use one. Most local fire departments will provide fire extinguisher training for free. As has been mentioned, a 20lb ABC and a garden hose, along with some caution while working should serve you well.
 
Remember P.A.S.S. stands for Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle,Squeeze the handle. Sweep the flames left to right at the base of the fire. Biggest mistake people make when discharging a extinguisher is not using the right technique. They usually hit the flame up high. Definition of ABC on a extinguisher, A is for ordinary combustibles, B is for flammable liquids, C is for electrical and lessor know is D for metals.
 
What's the best one...the closest one! Really, an ABC extinguisher is mandatory in a garage. You can get a 10 pounder for under $50.
Fire Extinguisher - 10Lb ABC Dry Chemical Buckeye | eBay

Or hang this in your garage..the Fireball! Detonates 3 seconds after it comes into contact with fire.....How fun would it be to drop in the bonfire at midnight? Poof!!!
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Yup Long as it's an ABC you're good to go. Do you have compressed air? I have removed a LOT of rivets and the easiest way I found is, take a die grinder with a cut off wheel and cut a + sign in the rivet head. Then come behind it with an air chisel and cut each quarter off. Swap out the chisel for a punch and drive the rivet out. This takes literally only minutes per rivet.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Yup Long as it's an ABC you're good to go. Do you have compressed air? I have removed a LOT of rivets and the easiest way I found is, take a die grinder with a cut off wheel and cut a + sign in the rivet head. Then come behind it with an air chisel and cut each quarter off. Swap out the chisel for a punch and drive the rivet out. This takes literally only minutes per rivet.
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A hard hitting air chisle will not need the + sign. Shear them bitches right off.
 
Bodyperson said:
A hard hitting air chisle will not need the + sign. Shear them bitches right off.
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Most of the ones I was cutting out were 5/8" rivets in 3500 Chevy trucks when I worked at the local Chevy dealer years ago. My new at the time Snap On air chisel would do it, but it was so much faster cutting the head as I described.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Most of the ones I was cutting out were 5/8" rivets in 3500 Chevy trucks when I worked at the local Chevy dealer years ago. My new at the time Snap On air chisel would do it, but it was so much faster cutting the head as I described.
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Have to do the + thing with ford bed bolts and their stupid self tapping J nuts or as Ford calls them... " special nut". Ya 5/8 needs some help from the cutt-off wheel.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Yup Long as it's an ABC you're good to go. Do you have compressed air? I have removed a LOT of rivets and the easiest way I found is, take a die grinder with a cut off wheel and cut a + sign in the rivet head. Then come behind it with an air chisel and cut each quarter off. Swap out the chisel for a punch and drive the rivet out. This takes literally only minutes per rivet.
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Shamelessly stolen from My Luck. And it's even on topic because it has fire in the picture.

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RustyRatRod said:
Most of the ones I was cutting out were 5/8" rivets in 3500 Chevy trucks when I worked at the local Chevy dealer years ago. My new at the time Snap On air chisel would do it, but it was so much faster cutting the head as I described.
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I'd rather rattle on em and pay back the guys in the shop for all the **** they do to piss me off. LOL
 
Thank-you all for your input and advice. Menard's has some extinguishers on sale and looks like the 20lb'er will be the choice. Get one for the house also, you just never know. Small air compressor yes but no air tools. Well, there is always HF down the street, should work for one job. Thanks again! Advice always appreciated. Bob
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
Remember P.A.S.S. stands for Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle,Squeeze the handle. Sweep the flames left to right at the base of the fire. Biggest mistake people make when discharging a extinguisher is not using the right technique. They usually hit the flame up high. Definition of ABC on a extinguisher, A is for ordinary combustibles, B is for flammable liquids, C is for electrical and lessor know is D for metals.
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I did that training for a short while and you hit right on the nuts with your explanation. Thanks, great job.
 
I have 4 20lb extinguishers at my house, 3 in the shop area & 1 in the kitchen.
 
Not too many basements in south Texas, the water table is a bit high for them here. LOL
 
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