I've got an ancient Blackhawk Porto Power 4 Ton that I've rebuilt the pump once and a ram twice. It's at least 70 years old and still works perfect. I don't do auto body any more but I got the chance to use it again when my car was rear ended on Christmas Eve. A junkyard trunk, a few hours with the porto power and some hammers and it was ready for paint in two days. I agree with you in not knowing how people in the trade get by without them. I used it almost daily for over 20 years. Great video
Good night, I'm a repairman in Brazil, browsing the net, this video came down and I learned another way to use the stretcher with its accessories. Grato.Henrique
I'm very impressed with the strength of the bond, in the past i wouldnt have even considered a bonded repair. You sir have managed to change my mind. Which is a good thing as it gives me another option. Well done and thank you for the demo.
Excellent video series! It is enjoyable to watch you explain in simple terms how to use these tools. I just watched your other videos on the pogo stick and the monkey on a stick. I have a question for you. I am trying to fix some damage on the occupant compartment of my project Porsche 944. It must have been in an accident at one time and the front part near where the left foot goes is pushed in and the floor is bumped up as a result. What tools would you recommend to pull or push to bring it back into shape and where would you push or pull from that would be strong enough to not create problems? I can send you a picture if it helps. I am just a hobbyist, but I would like to understand the thought process and identify what tools I would need to make such a repair. Thanks for your help!
I have a porta power from Canadian Tire, it's likely not as quality as your set up but seems better than the Princess Auto/harbor freight units. Got me outta lots of jambs, and saved a few truck bumpers also
I’m looking for a method to straighten a couple of misaligned masts- mounting locations for a John deer box blade, Poorly designed so they bent moving dirt around. Dealer wants close to $700 to replace 2 metal plates, So I considered buying a cheaper system like this to straighten it out. Some tight areas & some areas , where I’m not sure what I can push against, But even if I spend a few hundred bucks - I’ll still be ahead.
Not for a porta power. I’ve use a wide pinch weld frame clamp to do that or I’ve used a couple pieces of heavy angle iron and a bunch of c clamps to flatten them out. Thanks for watching
Probably not. If the rail is an inch out of specs, it will probably need more power to repair it than a porta power will put out. Also if you push or pull one rail against the other it will move both. Thanks for watching
That’s a tough one. If you have a heavy beam or support overhead you could block the vehicle under the cowl and push down with a jack but that may want to lift the rear of the vehicle. If you can anchor the front rail down somehow then you could jack up under the cowl. Other that that it’s tough to do without any equipment. Sorry I couldn’t be more help. Good luck and thanks for watching
I don’t know what’s it’s called but I don’t believe it’s available anymore. I did a search for it when I made this video but no luck. Maybe eBay would have a used one. Thanks for watching
What is FH? Pretty sure he's using a Blackhawk Automotive brand and I've used them many times to straighten shipping containers and intermodal trailer frames. They work.
You know I could careless just try to get one thing done with my cheap Chinese shit so then I can just pitch to the corner. I don't care about your brand.
I've got an ancient Blackhawk Porto Power 4 Ton that I've rebuilt the pump once and a ram twice. It's at least 70 years old and still works perfect. I don't do auto body any more but I got the chance to use it again when my car was rear ended on Christmas Eve. A junkyard trunk, a few hours with the porto power and some hammers and it was ready for paint in two days. I agree with you in not knowing how people in the trade get by without them. I used it almost daily for over 20 years.
Great video
Thanks for watching
Thanks for actual tips. There are too many guys without experience trying to give tips. Refreshing to actually watch a good instructional video.
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Good night, I'm a repairman in Brazil, browsing the net, this video came down and I learned another way to use the stretcher with its accessories. Grato.Henrique
I’m glad my video helper Henrique. That’s what they’re all about. Thanks for watching
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I’ve never seen the chain attachment that’s really some tool !!!!!
Great video older I get the more I enjoy great old school knowledge
Great stuff. Love your channel!
Awesome video
Very well explained video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your lifetime of knowledge and expertise! Weekend guy here :)
Great advise as always. Thanks
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Thanks for the advise. Very helpful.
Preciate your time and knowledge and yes I learn something new thanks.
I'm very impressed with the strength of the bond, in the past i wouldnt have even considered a bonded repair. You sir have managed to change my mind. Which is a good thing as it gives me another option. Well done and thank you for the demo.
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Very well presented, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
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That’s a great tip using the bolt on the wedge. Thanks
Aaaah nice trick on the opening jaws never seen that one
great tutorial! Thanks for the great info!
Thanks for watching
Excellent video series! It is enjoyable to watch you explain in simple terms how to use these tools. I just watched your other videos on the pogo stick and the monkey on a stick. I have a question for you.
I am trying to fix some damage on the occupant compartment of my project Porsche 944. It must have been in an accident at one time and the front part near where the left foot goes is pushed in and the floor is bumped up as a result. What tools would you recommend to pull or push to bring it back into shape and where would you push or pull from that would be strong enough to not create problems? I can send you a picture if it helps. I am just a hobbyist, but I would like to understand the thought process and identify what tools I would need to make such a repair. Thanks for your help!
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I have a porta power from Canadian Tire, it's likely not as quality as your set up but seems better than the Princess Auto/harbor freight units.
Got me outta lots of jambs, and saved a few truck bumpers also
Even the cheaper equipment can still work and be useful. Thanks for watching
Appreciate the tips here
you better believe I learned "lots,s of stuff"!! thank,s PJP
Thanks for watching
Thank you sir for sharing
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where did you get the attachment for pulling the rails inward?
It came with the porta power when I bought it in ‘78. As far as I know it’s been discontinued. Thanks for watching
I was thinking about buying a frame saver attachment. You ever try one of those out?
I’ve never used one so unfortunately I can’t help you. Thanks for watching
put your money in tools. not boxes. Well said.
I’m looking for a method to straighten a couple of misaligned masts- mounting locations for a John deer box blade,
Poorly designed so they bent moving dirt around. Dealer wants close to $700 to replace 2 metal plates,
So I considered buying a cheaper system like this to straighten it out.
Some tight areas & some areas , where I’m not sure what I can push against,
But even if I spend a few hundred bucks -
I’ll still be ahead.
Yeah and you’ll always find something else you could use it on. Very handy tool to have around. Thanks for watching
Is there an attachment that would pinch a kinked edge and make it flat?
Not for a porta power. I’ve use a wide pinch weld frame clamp to do that or I’ve used a couple pieces of heavy angle iron and a bunch of c clamps to flatten them out. Thanks for watching
Would you use this method to pull a frame rail 1 inch?
Probably not. If the rail is an inch out of specs, it will probably need more power to repair it than a porta power will put out. Also if you push or pull one rail against the other it will move both. Thanks for watching
@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 thanks!
Thanks for the reply! I think it’s my only option for now I’ll try to keep the other rail straight tho
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Any recommendations I need to push a frame rail downward at home qbout 20mm
That’s a tough one. If you have a heavy beam or support overhead you could block the vehicle under the cowl and push down with a jack but that may want to lift the rear of the vehicle. If you can anchor the front rail down somehow then you could jack up under the cowl. Other that that it’s tough to do without any equipment. Sorry I couldn’t be more help. Good luck and thanks for watching
Thanks for even replying. There are some portable 10000psi pullers. Do you think they would work?
Those should do the job for you
They have discontinued the Porta Ferguson Line of tools this year and that chain puller would be handy
That’s too bad about PF. Thanks for watching
What do you call the attachment that you use to pull parts together? Where can I buy one?
I don’t know what’s it’s called but I don’t believe it’s available anymore. I did a search for it when I made this video but no luck. Maybe eBay would have a used one. Thanks for watching
@@autobodytrainingsolutions838do you have the part number? Also looking for it
What if you have to pull door or something Can machine be moved?
Without going back and watching my video, I’m not sure I can understand your question. Can you reword it?
Where can i get that chain adapter
As far as I know it’s not available anymore. Maybe used on eBay. It sure has saved me many times. Thanks for watching
How to you use it to pull out a front bumper from Ranger
Try and get behind bumper and push it out. Thanks for watching
A lot of intonation there. It was a little long but good. Thanks
I bought something similar from FH and it is garbage. Why dont you show the final results instead of advertise lies?
What is FH? Is it the same as Porter Ferguson?
What is FH? Pretty sure he's using a Blackhawk Automotive brand and I've used them many times to straighten shipping containers and intermodal trailer frames. They work.
@@jimsmith8383how did you straighten the bent frame rail
why you just show how this tool works in real job?
You know I could careless just try to get one thing done with my cheap Chinese shit so then I can just pitch to the corner. I don't care about your brand.
You seem very angry over hydra jack. Me glad no work with you. Here we say chill and cool out dude
excellent explanation- thanks