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re: Most useful tools in your tool box?
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:50 am to TimeOutdoors
Posted on 2/5/21 at 2:50 am to TimeOutdoors
Pincer, end snips, cobbler pliers, nippers or whatever you want to call them I can't imagine doing any remodeling or demolition without a pair of these. They'll grab most anything another plier can't, pull nails better than most things (not requiring a crowbar), when paired with a putty knife they won't mar the finish, and will nearly snip flush to the surface if you find a (good) pair with the tips near the edge.
They excel at pulling finish nails, in particular out the back side, by the the sharp end. If your careful, cut the caulk on top, and use a couple flat bars and/or putty knifes... you can surprisingly remove a lot of trim, molding, base, shoe, crown. etc... Then pull the nails out the back side. And have a near perfect piece to reinstall. It'll match better than any replacement, have same paint and flaws as what's there, and you won't to have miter, cope, buy, or even measure a new piece. How good - often the painted surface will remain intact after pulling the nail/brad from the back side.
Have left many a job with the caulked and puttied original in place, knowing the home owner wouldn't repaint, until the putty finally starts to yellow. Even after a caution that it's going to happen.
ETA: We even use them to remove nails from old 2by4's that headed to the dump. You won't get bit and they load much better-tighter-more. And once you get the hang of grabbing a backed out nail they're quicker and you can carry a whole arm load out.
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Posted on 2/5/21 at 3:48 am to Ole Boy
Drill
Knife
And yes utube
Knife
And yes utube
Posted on 2/5/21 at 6:49 am to bbvdd
I bought a cheap version of a sharpening jig like that and hate it. I can't tell if it's because it's cheap or if I'd rather just for it free hand. Did all my chisels and block plane blade yesterday. They all pass the shave test without a jig. But at the same time I realize I'm probably not keeping the bevel perfectly flat over time.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 6:57 am to Ole Boy
If you're tired of batteries laying all over the place (my kids) get one of these. They use it themselves.
Posted on 2/5/21 at 10:13 am to Ole Boy
When I worked electrical, guys used these for everything.
Must have if you use zipties, flush cut pliers. Cut zipties can leave a razor sharp point that will make you bleed, I have given blood many times to my Jeep until I discovered these- NO MORE SHARP zipties!
Troubleshoot a lot of problems using a basic multimeter.
The chirp probe helps you not die when playing with electricity too.
This light I use all the time. It lives on the side of my toolbox. Base has a strong magnet, two stage LED and one on the end too. Really bright and rechargeable. Can get them on sale occasionally for $26-28 at HF.
Use this all the time
Once you have these, you'll never reach for another wrench.
Must have if you use zipties, flush cut pliers. Cut zipties can leave a razor sharp point that will make you bleed, I have given blood many times to my Jeep until I discovered these- NO MORE SHARP zipties!
Troubleshoot a lot of problems using a basic multimeter.
The chirp probe helps you not die when playing with electricity too.
This light I use all the time. It lives on the side of my toolbox. Base has a strong magnet, two stage LED and one on the end too. Really bright and rechargeable. Can get them on sale occasionally for $26-28 at HF.
Use this all the time
Once you have these, you'll never reach for another wrench.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:26 am to slacker130
I have a ton of woodworker-specific tools most are too expensive or specialized for someone that isn't into it as a hobby but one that would be useful for every weekend warrior is a track saw. I have a Festool TS55 and TS75 but there are far cheaper ones that will work for most situations available.
One of the mechanics tools I find remarkable useful that is fairly rare is a Knipex pliers wrench. The smooth jaws are very useful to not screw up bolts and fitting especially ones made of soft materials.
One of the mechanics tools I find remarkable useful that is fairly rare is a Knipex pliers wrench. The smooth jaws are very useful to not screw up bolts and fitting especially ones made of soft materials.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 2:18 am to Jon A thon
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I bought a cheap version of a sharpening jig like that and hate it. I can't tell if it's because it's cheap or if I'd rather just for it free hand. Did all my chisels and block plane blade yesterday. They all pass the shave test without a jig. But at the same time I realize I'm probably not keeping the bevel perfectly flat over time.
You don’t need a flat bevel.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 7:19 am to Obtuse1
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One of the mechanics tools I find remarkable useful that is fairly rare is a Knipex pliers wrench.
Damn it. Just spent $50 before I even had coffee. Your recommendation, 2 YouTube videos = sold.
The good news is I signed up for Amex Platinum deal last month that $50 spent online @ HomeDepot.com, shipped to me = $50 credit. So, basically, I just got a free set of Knipex! Winning.
Posted on 2/6/21 at 9:44 am to Ole Boy
Not cheap, but I use it more than I expected. If it broke, I’d immediately buy another. I mostly use it with roloc disc or a cutoff wheel.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 4:51 pm to Obtuse1
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Knipex pliers wrench
Bought the 6" and they just arrived. Very cool and very capable. Now, I just need some for every center console, toolbox, boat box and junk drawer.
Posted on 2/11/21 at 5:39 am to slacker130
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Bought the 6" and they just arrived. Very cool and very capable
Glad you like them. One of my other favorites is the Wera 051024 Kraftform Kompakt 25 Pouch Set which is a multi-screwdriver. Since you like YT videos check it out. It also doubles for use in a drill driver. When it comes time to replace the bits* look at the Wera diamond-coated ones, they grip screws better than anything I have ever used.
*they can be used in any 1/4" bit chuck
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Now, I just need some for every center console, toolbox, boat box and junk drawer.
I have become a bit of a German tool snob and find myself frustrated when I am not at home and have to deal with "regular" tools. It isn't just the quality but how they make the "perfect" tool for most any job.
Posted on 2/11/21 at 12:51 pm to Salmon
So humor me? What’s this thing actually called? Is it actually a type of reciprocating saw?
Posted on 2/11/21 at 1:47 pm to Ole Boy
2 that have served me well. My American Express card, extends the warranty on the tools I buy, and a first aid kit that helps keep most of my blood inside of me. As I’ve gotten more mature ( I use that word instead of old ) I’m finding that I use the Card a lot more than the kit, mostly to pay someone to fix what I don’t feel like doing. I need 1 hip and 2 knee replacements. Working at the nuke plant my most used tool was a 3 inch caliper, easier to pack 2-3 wrenches in a contaminated area than a box full. Measure and bring only what you need.
Posted on 2/11/21 at 2:45 pm to ElleEsEwe
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So humor me? What’s this thing actually called? Is it actually a type of reciprocating saw?
It's an oscillating multi tool. Oscillates at a very high rate of speed and you can use it for all kinds of things. cutting, sanding, scraping, polishing, and grinding bits can all attach to it. Best used in tight spaces.
Posted on 2/11/21 at 5:57 pm to ChEgrad
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You don’t need a flat bevel.
No, but many tools need a specific angle on that edge
Posted on 2/11/21 at 7:08 pm to WigSplitta22
Wow. Impressive. Thanks much for the reply and info!
Posted on 2/12/21 at 5:45 pm to Ole Boy
Milwaukee 1/2 m18 impact. It will breaks lugs on my semi.
Posted on 2/12/21 at 7:59 pm to ItzMe1972
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multimeter too.
Definitely This!
Posted on 2/13/21 at 10:21 am to wizard1183
A good clamp meter with a NCV function is more useful to home DIYers than a standard multimeter. I have an older Ideal 61-702 (61-704 is the current TRMS version) and it has been flawless. Thinking of getting a Flir CM 82 or CM83 for some additional capabilities. Fluke 117 is also excellent for basic stuff and the 87V if you are a baller
Posted on 2/13/21 at 12:58 pm to Clames
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87V if you are a baller
I picked up a mislisted open box Fluke 376 last year on eBay for under $100 shipped. I had been looking for a quality meter with (fast) inrush and frequency functions for a while. I run some of my 3 phase woodworking machines on VFDs so the frequency function is really useful. I had been looking for a used 337 once it was discontinued couldn't believe my luck.
This post was edited on 2/13/21 at 1:01 pm
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