Blow me!

by **chrisjc33** » 17 Jan 2006 16:24

I was thinking of getting an air bag/wedge but i don't do cars so i'm thinking do i need one,what would i use it for or?
I'm just one of those people who likes new toys.Is it worth getting or should i spend my money on some nice shiny key blanks?
cheers
chris

by **illusion** » 17 Jan 2006 16:26

to seperate the door from the frame basicaly - interior manipulation.

depending on what you are going to with those keyblanks it may be worth it :wink:

by **pinky** » 17 Jan 2006 16:30

an airbag has many other uses, and aids entry on wood ally and plastic doors, when you need that extra few mm of gap.

by **illusion** » 17 Jan 2006 16:32

I just noticed the title :lol:

by **quicklocks** » 17 Jan 2006 16:33

the air bag is very useful and i use mine to apply force in all sorts of places like opening a gap in doors for mica or popping cabinet locks. i think a good buy

by **jdeacon** » 17 Jan 2006 16:38

And if you're hanging a door, pop the air wedge under the door and then you can raise the door into position with your foot while your hands are holding and marking the hinge positions.

by **SteveW** » 17 Jan 2006 18:12

Its also good fun to play with waiting for the jobs to come in...

Its big, its small, its big, its small, its big, its small, its big, its big, its big!!

BANG! :shock:

'bol**cks!'

:lol:

by **illusion** » 17 Jan 2006 18:25

by **chrisjc33** » 18 Jan 2006 10:53

Thanks for the replys, i think i will get one.
I hope the prices have not inflated

by **nhughz** » 18 Jan 2006 20:04

For holding door steady whilst using mortise jig

by **lockstocknbarrel** » 31 Jan 2006 6:52

Nhughz
The use of the "Old Bag" Under the door is "Brilliant Nigel" when drilling or mortice lock fitting.
Thanks

by **mickgr** » 8 Feb 2006 5:42

Chris , if your using them for car work careful where you poke your slim jim , alot of the modern vehicles have side impact air bags, you could set one off and end up with talc on your face. The slim jims are pretty much usless on the modern vehicles though.

by **vector40** » 8 Feb 2006 6:24

Activating a side airbag from the door cavity is largely a myth. They're heavily shielded and nowadays usually just part of the seat, anyway.

I've actually done some goofy stuff with my airbag, totally auto-unrelated. Think anything you need to gently pry apart.