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Favorite tool thread
Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:29 am
Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:29 am
You can only pick one.
Channel locks is mine. I don't know how I survived without them before.
Channel locks is mine. I don't know how I survived without them before.
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Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:36 am to CAD703X
Cordless drill
Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:43 am to PillageUrVillage
12V Cordless impact driver. I have a bigger one but the 12V takes care of 90% of my projects.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 9:21 am to CAD703X
Coming from a plant baw, there’s absolutely nothing I can’t do or fix with channel locks.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 12:11 pm to CAD703X
Lie Nielsen Block plane
Posted on 11/12/23 at 12:22 pm to bbvdd
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Lie Nielsen Block plane
My block and Jack plane are sweet. But my Festool Domino is the best. Totally unnecessary and not used near as much as other tools. But it's easy, accurate, clean, and fast. I love it.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 1:52 pm to CAD703X
Speed square. Not so much for the doing, but for the prep.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 1:56 pm to CAD703X
Battery powered oscillating tool.
Get the correct blades and you can cut wood, metal, drywall, etc all with one tool.
Second favorite is you tube.
I've easily saved 10k in the last two years doing stuff myself. I'm pretty diy inclined with general knowledge of most household stuff. But if I ever have a question, YouTube has the answer.
Get the correct blades and you can cut wood, metal, drywall, etc all with one tool.
Second favorite is you tube.
I've easily saved 10k in the last two years doing stuff myself. I'm pretty diy inclined with general knowledge of most household stuff. But if I ever have a question, YouTube has the answer.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 2:48 pm to CAD703X
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Channel locks is mine.
Have you tried the Knipex Cobra or Alligator versions? I prefer the Cobra and especially the newest fine adjustment version.
If you are a real lover of adjustable pliers you really need to get a pair of Knipex Pliers Wrench. The flat parallel action jaws make them great for soft materials like plastic and brass but also prevent you from marring steel like typical adjustable pliers do. One thing that is cool is when you have them on a nut you can hold them tight just by pushing in the upper handle, no need to squeeze at all.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:00 pm to bbvdd
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Lie Nielsen Block plane
That is a great (best?) traditional block plane design. I tend to prefer Lee Valley designs for planes better and I am also a sucker for their PM steel blades. But my favorite block plane to use is the Bridge City HP9 dual-angle block plane. I bought mine before John sold to Harvey in China so I can't recommend buying them even though most people say the quality is similar to the American-made ones because I don't buy Chinese-made tools. Like all of John's tool designs his planes are functional art.
I also have the depth skids which I use primarily for thicknessing Holly for inlay stringer
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Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:10 pm to Obtuse1
I have a ton of "favorite" tools because I am a certifiable tool geek/nut. However, one I think is my favorite general use tool is the Bosch 12v brushless Flexiclick drill/driver 5 in 1. I use it for 90% of indoor DIY uses when I need a drill or driver. The size and attachments have saved me a lot of headaches over time. I have an assortment of Festool and Hilti drills and impacts in my woodworking shop but I keep the Flexiclick and the 12v impact in the garage and rarely have to go to the shop for something else. I imported mine when they were only available in Europe and mine was made in Switzerland but they switched production (at least for the US market ones) to Malaysia. Dewalt and Milwaukee have knocked the setup off but Chinese manufacturer prevents me from considering them.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:20 pm to CAD703X
dremel tool, bought one 40 yrs ago when I was building RC planes and I never run out of ways to use it
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:34 pm to baseballmind1212
Knipex Channel Locks
Posted on 11/12/23 at 6:34 pm to CAD703X
Oscillating Tool. Greatest tool ever invented in my opinion.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 7:58 pm to grifterfad
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Oscillating Tool. Greatest tool ever invented in my opinion.
I have to agree. Replacing exterior caulking on windows the scraper blade is awesome to remove old caulking quickly. Also projects like soffit or facia door jamb repairs, this tool is invaluable for cutting precicely in tight spaces.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:26 pm to CAD703X
Flir thermal imaging camera.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 11:04 pm to CAD703X
Sawzall. Cause I'm better at tearing shite up than fixing it.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 7:52 am to CAD703X
Laser level.
I do have a soft spot for my M12 impact. Tiny but it packs a neat little punch
I do have a soft spot for my M12 impact. Tiny but it packs a neat little punch
Posted on 11/14/23 at 9:12 am to Bill Parker?
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Sawzall. Cause I'm better at tearing shite up than fixing it.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 2:59 pm to CAD703X
I don't use it very often, but a cheap tool that's gotten me out of tough binds is this Screw-Holding Screwdriver.
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