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Can my Leatherman count for all 5?
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Sep 6, 2017 02:48
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Hand tools would be: Box cutter Dykes Pick set Tape measure Multimeter I am usually trying to troubleshoot electronics or appliances.
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Sep 6, 2017 03:29
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kid sinister posted:Can my Leatherman count for all 5? This. Other than that: Power drill Angle grinder drill press calipers/measuring tape soldering iron
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Sep 6, 2017 03:36
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It ebbs and flows with the projects one has. Currently I'm building the 50 sq m carport, so my Tjep gas nailer is the most used tool I have right now, but it will probably collect a lot of dust after the project is over. With that in mind, something like: 1. TJEP GRF 34/90 GAS 2G nailer 2. Makita 18v Impact driver 3. Makita 18v circ saw 4. Makita 18v recip saw 5. Assorted socket wrenches E: yeah, I carry a 10 year old leatherman in my practical work clothes, it's invaluable.
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Sep 6, 2017 11:29
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I don't have a shop, just do some work around the house: 1) Cordless drill and driver...not sure if they can count as 1, but they are typically used together. 2) Hammer 3) Leatherman (and sometimes what ever blade is within reach if a knife is all I need) 4) Hand screwdriver 5) Mitre saw, but only because I've replaced a LOT of trim and baseboard recently. Otherwise probably needle-nose pliers or wire-strippers. Oh, unless you count the vicegrips I had to use for months and months to operate my dryer when the knob broke.
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Sep 6, 2017 13:59
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I think my top 5 are all hammers.  I do mostly car work, but that can range from electrical wiring/soldering (  ) to hand tools/sockets/pliers/etc to polishing and detailing stuff. The random things in my toolbox that I use less frequently that I love are long nose hose pliers which are a godsend and an LED headlamp.https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-long-reach-hose-grip-pliers-37909.html These are the cheapies I have and I've found a lot of uses for them for hard to reach areas.
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Sep 6, 2017 16:03
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Headlamps don't count otherwise that would be like #1-4 on my list. LED headlamps have changed my life and I've always got one on, even during the day because the garage lighting is bad.
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Sep 6, 2017 16:13
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Metal Geir Skogul posted:Headlamps don't count otherwise that would be like #1-4 on my list. LED headlamps have changed my life and I've always got one on, even during the day because the garage lighting is bad. I just updated all the lights in my garage to 100W equivalent (15W) 5000k LED bulbs, and holy poo poo is there a difference. I can't believe I worked for so long with poor lighting.
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Sep 6, 2017 17:54
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There's no excuse to buy this at all but now that I see it I want it. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Power-Caulk-and-Adhesive-Gun-Tool-Only-P310G/205648767
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Sep 9, 2017 13:56
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If you need to put down a load of construction adhesive or something it'd be invaluable. At that price I'd get it, but they're £60 here.
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Sep 9, 2017 15:38
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Doctor Butts posted:There's no excuse to buy this at all but now that I see it I want it. drat them!
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Sep 9, 2017 15:41
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Doctor Butts posted:There's no excuse to buy this at all *lowers voice* "what do you say we head back to my place and I'll show you my power caulk?"
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Sep 9, 2017 18:07
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"Variable speed selector allows you to best control the caulk" I'M IN CONTROL
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Sep 9, 2017 18:47
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Might be a stupid question, but does anyone have experience buying crap from JB Tools? They've got some (apparently) rare stuff I've been wanting to get, but I've never heard of them. Are they reputable? Do they take for fuckin' ever to ship stuff? Do they say they have stuff, and then they don't? You know, that sort of poo poo.
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Sep 10, 2017 00:22
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Machaon posted:Might be a stupid question, but does anyone have experience buying crap from JB Tools? They've got some (apparently) rare stuff I've been wanting to get, but I've never heard of them. Are they reputable? Do they take for fuckin' ever to ship stuff? Do they say they have stuff, and then they don't? You know, that sort of poo poo. I have bought from them multiple times for work. The first was a few years ago, and it was slow and they didn't even offer online ordering, but still worked out (sounded like it was being run out of a basement). Now it seems put together and reliable through their website. There is a company called Integrated Supply Network that has a bunch of warehouses and wholesales to automotive retailers, and I'm pretty sure JB uses them to carry most of their inventory. Brands like OTC and I-R are hard for smaller retailers to get set up to sell direct, so companies like ISN stock and sell to the little guys. All in all, I'd trust them over a random eBay or Amazon seller.
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Sep 11, 2017 05:13
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Good amazon daily deal on good cordless drill w/ 2 batteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8I29X2/ It's also a good deal if you are already Bosch and need 2 more batteries
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Sep 11, 2017 17:32
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Is that a good deal? I'm willing to pull the trigger E: up to 6 days now. That's past impulse Queen_Combat fucked around with this message at 23:09 on Sep 11, 2017 |
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Sep 11, 2017 20:23
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WashinMyGoat posted:I have bought from them multiple times for work. The first was a few years ago, and it was slow and they didn't even offer online ordering, but still worked out (sounded like it was being run out of a basement). Now it seems put together and reliable through their website. Well, they're the only place I've found that had all 4 things I was looking for, so I took the chance. They actually have a lot of poo poo I foresee buying in the future, and with good prices too. If they turn out to be good I'll be using them regularly. They've integrated social media "features" into their site pretty heavily. That makes me nervous. We'll see I guess. Oh, while I'm here, has anyone ever seen or heard of a driver bit that's a schrader core remover? Like this one, except just a regular bit? Machaon fucked around with this message at 00:08 on Sep 12, 2017 |
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Sep 11, 2017 23:51
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Looking at getting a true cabinet saw to replace my dewalt contractors saw. There doesn't seem to be anywhere nearby that I can try them out, and I was wondering if there was a big noise difference. Is a cabinet saw noticeably quieter, and is there a brand known for their noise level?
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Sep 12, 2017 18:36
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Machaon posted:Might be a stupid question, but does anyone have experience buying crap from JB Tools? They've got some (apparently) rare stuff I've been wanting to get, but I've never heard of them. Are they reputable? Do they take for fuckin' ever to ship stuff? Do they say they have stuff, and then they don't? You know, that sort of poo poo. I've bought some kinco gloves and other stuff from them over the years, never had any issues. A+, would buy again.
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Sep 13, 2017 20:04
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So, I was thinking I would like to add a router to my collection. Around $200 (or less) It'd be light duty DIY home project and stuff building. Current project is building a frame for glass and screen inserts over our transom. This could, I'm sure, be done with a little trim router, but I'm always a bit hesitant lightest duty tool. Plunge seems like good feature to have... I noticed a few companies make a multi base option.
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Sep 15, 2017 01:18
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Dukket posted:So, I was thinking I would like to add a router to my collection. Unhelpfulish reply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0clzXWSaCw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JAMzARLiNw
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Sep 15, 2017 01:21
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Slightly above $200, but this Porter Cable is awesome. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DCBKN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_adYUzb22QQ6Q2
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Sep 15, 2017 01:40
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Dukket posted:So, I was thinking I would like to add a router to my collection. Makita or Hitachi variable speed 3 1/4 HP say no more fam. You can find them for that.
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Sep 15, 2017 02:37
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Mr. Mambold posted:Makita or Hitachi variable speed 3 1/4 HP say no more fam. You can find them for that. Side note, if you're buying Hitachi, don't buy from big sky tools. I lent my Craftsman router to my brother, which he then somehow killed, so he bought me a similar Hitachi router from big sky to replace it, which I of course didn't touch for awhile, so it was a rather unpleasant surprise when I went to use it, only to find out the base was all warped and hosed on the thing, so it's effectively useless as is. Now I've got two busted routers sucking up a bunch of valuable storage space Catatron Prime fucked around with this message at 12:20 on Sep 15, 2017 |
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Sep 15, 2017 04:39
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Is there any reason to NOT go with the swappable bases like the PC Evilbeard linked above? Looks like most companies offer them, the Bosch set seems to be a best seller for what that is worth.
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Sep 15, 2017 13:38
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Dukket posted:So, I was thinking I would like to add a router to my collection. DeWalt 1.25 HP trim router with fixed base, plunge base, edge guide, and both flat and round base guides: $200 It's up to you as to whether you need more power, but that's a really versatile option for exactly what you described.
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Sep 15, 2017 14:40
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Dukket posted:Is there any reason to NOT go with the swappable bases like the PC Evilbeard linked above? Looks like most companies offer them, the Bosch set seems to be a best seller for what that is worth. Not really, but it depends on what you're going to do. I generally only use the plunge base, but there are times when I use the fixed base (rounding edges, etc).
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Sep 15, 2017 19:46
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OSU_Matthew posted:Side note, if you're buying Hitachi, don't buy from big sky tools. I lent my Craftsman router to my brother, which he then somehow killed, so he bought me a similar Hitachi router from big sky to replace it, which I of course didn't touch for awhile, so it was a rather unpleasant surprise when I went to use it, only to find out the base was all warped and hosed on the thing, so it's effectively useless as is. Now I've got two busted routers sucking up a bunch of valuable storage space Warped as in not flat and machinable? Or warped as in center of spindle axis?
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Sep 15, 2017 21:48
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Cool, thanks
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Sep 15, 2017 22:41
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the spyder posted:Warped as in not flat and machinable? Or warped as in center of spindle axis? It's hard to see in the photo, but the base is bent like it was dropped on concrete from high up. Big sky sells refurb tools, but I'm shocked this passed inspection. Basically, because some of the screw holes are on the bent half, I can't mount it up into a table, which is 99% of how I want to use a router. And since I didn't buy it, I can't return it   I don't know why it never occurred to me before, but I bet I could probably just buy a new base Catatron Prime fucked around with this message at 02:28 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 02:24
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Oh dude, is that the m12v(c?)? I have that router in my cnc router, I have zero use for the base, I'd have to look around but I think I still have it and it's yours for free if you want it and pay for shipping. I'm in Iowa. e: This look right?   Obviously I don't have the handles, but you do! And I marked the base where I was going to cut it for a crazy idea, but changed my mind, but that's just cosmetic. I don't have a plate on it right now, but I miiiiiight have that around in one of my bins as well, if you can tell me what it should look like. Clear, if I recall? Plates are easy enough to get regardless. Anyhow, let me know if you want it. Bad Munki fucked around with this message at 03:26 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 03:06
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One nice thing about dual bases is that, in the event you eventually build or buy a router table, you can leave the fixed base hooked up to a table and can quickly swap between using the plunge base and using the table. FWIW I recently bought the Bosch 2.25hp with the dual bases from Amazon ($189) and it's a nice router.
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Sep 16, 2017 04:05
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Picked up my saw stop professional with 36inch fence yesterday and none of my friends give a poo poo about tools so I'm excited posting here. Now that my 95lb wife and I have unloaded it and gotten it into the mobile base with minimal injuries I am really looking forward to my first cabinet saw use... after a few more days of putting it together.
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Sep 18, 2017 16:25
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Bad Munki posted:Oh dude, is that the m12v(c?)? I have that router in my cnc router, I have zero use for the base, I'd have to look around but I think I still have it and it's yours for free if you want it and pay for shipping. I'm in Iowa. Oh gently caress yeah, that's exactly it! Yeah, I'd gladly pay for shipping and six pack of you don't mind parting with it! PM sent
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Sep 18, 2017 16:43
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bobua posted:Picked up my saw stop professional with 36inch fence yesterday and none of my friends give a poo poo about tools so I'm excited posting here. Nice. At some point in the next year I want to upgrade/sidegrade to a Sawstop professional from my Grizzly cabinet saw.
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Sep 18, 2017 21:22
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Hot tip. Before you begin any kind of major project, or even a minor one, buy a high quality bit set with 1 of all common bits, tx10-20-25-30, sq, pz, etc. And then buy a 5 or 10 pack of high quality tx 20 bits. Ur welcome.
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Sep 18, 2017 22:16
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Lucky day on Craigslist. I got a 6 inch craftsman jointer, 2 delta shapers with a bunch of cutters, and a 3hp router for 75 bucks. The router and one of the shapers need new power cords but aside from that and some surface rust everything works good. And somehow I managed to unload everything by myself with out breaking the machines or my body.
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Sep 18, 2017 22:27
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coathat posted:Lucky day on Craigslist. I got a 6 inch craftsman jointer, 2 delta shapers with a bunch of cutters, and a 3hp router for 75 bucks. The router and one of the shapers need new power cords but aside from that and some surface rust everything works good. Fricken nice score.
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Sep 18, 2017 22:46
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Yeah I got lucky and had time to pick it up today and saw the add a couple of hours after he put it up. The guy had bought the place from an old shop teacher and this was the stuff he didn't care about taking with him. I'll probably sell at least one of the shapers to pay off everything else. The jointer isn't that great but even a relatively short bed one is better than nothing. This makes up for missing out on a real steal on a big Makita jointer planer combo last week
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Sep 18, 2017 23:08
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