Description
By popular demand, I'm proud to offer Dave Rome's VAR Disc Tab Facer Zoomer!
The VAR disc tab facer has been popular with mechanics as it has two cutters and cuts both faces of brake mounts at the same time, but it also requires lots and lots of turning to do that. Dave sought to solve this problem by making a 3D printed socket that could be attached to a power drill to speed up the process, but also wanted it to break down so that it could fit into the original case. It is driven by a standard 3/8" square drive socket interface, so if you have a 1/4" hex bit to 3/8" square drive adapter, you can drive this with your drill. (The adapter isn't included, but is easy to find at most hardware stores)
This will work with the CD-14500 and the newer CD-14600. Earlier version compatibility has not been tested.
Do not use with impact drivers or impact wrenches! Use only with an electric drill or hand ratchet. Keep the speed low and pay attention to what you are doing.
If you don't know Dave Rome, you should. He's the preeminent authority on all things bike tools, writing for the Escape Collective. He's always uncovering and testing new tools, and if you follow him, you will be well familiar with the concept "Dave made me do it". Many times I've read one of his posts, or his incredible "Threaded" column, and wound up making a purchase... or several. Through all that, for the sake of being neutral, he gets nothing at all no matter how much you spend. Here's your chance to fix that, since this is his design and he's getting a cut!
Now available in the full range of colors at an upcharge for anything other than the stock orange. The extension shaft has also been redesigned from the original design, and now has flats on the sides due to its redesign for better part strength.