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My wife and I were watching an old episode of Home Improvement where Jill beat up one of Tim's ratcheting screwdrivers trying to unjam a clog and my wife agreed with Tim because the hierarchy goes demolition screwdriver>harbor freight screwdriver>ratcheting screwdriver and the green handled screwdrivers I keep separate are only to be used if someone's life is in danger. That said, I think the point of that episode was that Tim makes things seem overly complicated so he can feel important instead of actually teaching Jill how things work so she can do her own repairs, so he was wrong in a broader sense.
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# ? Sep 30, 2020 21:30 |
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I don't know what I'm missing when it comes to screwdrivers I guess. I have some craftsman basic rear end screwdrivers and they're passable but I wish sometimes they were magnetic tipped. And the hard plastic grips didn't suck so much.
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# ? Sep 30, 2020 21:44 |
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Suburban Dad posted:I don't know what I'm missing when it comes to screwdrivers I guess. I have some craftsman basic rear end screwdrivers and they're passable but I wish sometimes they were magnetic tipped. And the hard plastic grips didn't suck so much. Wera's screwdrivers are really nice - the lasertips stay engaged really well, the grips are comfortable. They're pretty inexpensive and worth it.
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# ? Sep 30, 2020 21:55 |
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And apparently they shoot lasers.
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# ? Sep 30, 2020 21:57 |
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I'm Automotive: Snap-On, Vessel (JAP #1,2,3), and WERA Chisel Drivers Wood: WERA Laser Tip, FELO Wood Handle Metal: WERA Laser Tip Electrician: WERA 1000V and Klien HVAC-R and Plumbing: Klien Solder/Hobby station: FELO soft grip and WIHA Work kit: Craftsman Pro (2009?) and WIHA Junkyard: Old worn out WERA's I'm too lazy to warranty. Happy to answer any questions about brands. (Don't tell my wife). the spyder fucked around with this message at 23:50 on Sep 30, 2020 |
# ? Sep 30, 2020 23:46 |
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the spyder posted:I'm The beauty of tools is they come in through the garage and go right to the toolbox. Where did they come from? How much did they cost? Nobody has to know.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 00:48 |
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StormDrain posted:The beauty of tools is they come in through the garage and go right to the toolbox. Where did they come from? How much did they cost? Nobody has to know. IMO, as long as they're good buys, they don't really cost anything, because you make money with them, or save more by DIYing with your tools than it would cost to farm out.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 01:13 |
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My partner frequently tells me in regards to tools to "just buy the good one, because I don't want to hear you bitching about it later". I'll take it.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 01:19 |
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I wish Wera made a set of lasercut bits I could put in my existing 1/4" hex drive tools.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 03:09 |
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Krakkles posted:Wera's screwdrivers are really nice - the lasertips stay engaged really well, the grips are comfortable. They're pretty inexpensive and worth it. Getting the Big packs on sale they’re actually shockingly inexpensive, like four USD apiece here in Scandihoovia. StormDrain posted:The beauty of tools is they come in through the garage and go right to the toolbox. Where did they come from? How much did they cost? Nobody has to know. Ask me about the two-month period where my wife only ever saw one of my Bosch laser levels at the time.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 06:30 |
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Krakkles posted:My partner frequently tells me in regards to tools to "just buy the good one, because I don't want to hear you bitching about it later". Thats a keeper.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 06:49 |
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drat you are making me want to spend on tools. I do think the first investment will be in a good range of Wera laser tipped screwdrivers. I sadly found the noname 1/4" ratchet (that drops bits all the time) that fell into the engine bay, so can't justify another just yet..
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 10:00 |
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There's a guy I follow on our local eBay clone, selling many interesting tools. He just posted a straightedge which includes a picture of his very enviable garage:
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 14:17 |
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bolind posted:Ask me about the two-month period where my wife only ever saw one of my Bosch laser levels at the time. I had to read this a few times because there have been times where *I* only saw one of my laser levels at a time. It drove me nuts, because I always needed the other one.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 16:33 |
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bolind posted:There's a guy I follow on our local eBay clone, selling many interesting tools. He just posted a straightedge which includes a picture of his very enviable garage: Harbor Freight screwdrivers spotted though.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 16:34 |
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nitsuga posted:Harbor Freight screwdrivers spotted though. You're allowed to have some crap mixed in with the good stuff. That's the demolition screwdriver once you buy something better.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 16:37 |
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nitsuga posted:Harbor Freight screwdrivers spotted though. gently caress the screwdrivers and straight edge, that's like 8k worth of Lista cabinets.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 18:43 |
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Trash screwdrivers have their place as abuse tools.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 20:24 |
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Wrar posted:Trash screwdrivers have their place as abuse tools. +1 Cheap screwdrivers are the ultimate multi tool. screwdriver, pick, crowbar, stir stick, hammer, scraper, center punch, chisel, to name a few of it's many uses. While my Wera's are much less versatile.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 20:42 |
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*thinking about the time I used my screwdriver as a trellis while transporting a plant*
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 21:25 |
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Bajaha posted:+1 It's true. Now that I look closer, I think the green screwdrivers are Weras, d'oh. I'll go abuse some of my cheap screwdrivers to repent. Carry on fellow tool nerds.
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 21:35 |
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Zorak of Michigan posted:I wish Wera made a set of lasercut bits I could put in my existing 1/4" hex drive tools. Me too, the diamond coated ones are pretty nice though: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8QI3I2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also bought a pack of these grooved ones that are nice (just not as nice as the laser) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8QW3YM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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# ? Oct 1, 2020 22:01 |
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sharkytm posted:gently caress the screwdrivers and straight edge, that's like 8k worth of Lista cabinets. Yeah that was what caught my eye too.
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# ? Oct 2, 2020 05:51 |
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So my fuel line repair kit arrived and I realised that I forgot to buy a pipe bend tool. So I'm looking at tools and they either state that they are for copper/aluminium/brass only. The Dorman fuel line repair kit has thin walled steel piping. Researching it further it seems like a ton of tools are bad... or perhaps hard to use which makes people give them bad reviews. The prices also span from cheap to unrealistic. I really don't want to ruin my replacement piece of line, and it does have to be bent as it needs to "tuck away". So my question is, do I just go for a bender with the correct diameter, even though it doesn't specifically mention steel, or do I get something like the Eastwood bender for double the price?
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# ? Oct 5, 2020 21:53 |
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MrOnBicycle posted:So my fuel line repair kit arrived and I realised that I forgot to buy a pipe bend tool. So I'm looking at tools and they either state that they are for copper/aluminium/brass only. The Dorman fuel line repair kit has thin walled steel piping. Researching it further it seems like a ton of tools are bad... or perhaps hard to use which makes people give them bad reviews. I can say this much, I bought a cheap one from ebay and. It. Is. Awful. High risk of folding steel fuel line over in a kink. If I had to do it again I would buy a nice one and sell it on ebay after.
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# ? Oct 5, 2020 22:11 |
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See if someone you know has a Rigid or (LOL) Swagelok. Their benders are amazing, and have roller bearings to prevent kinking. I've got a Swagelok that I bought used on eBay. Spendy, but very very nice and can bend SS tubing with no problem.
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# ? Oct 5, 2020 23:00 |
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I did the same job on a full size truck fuel filter (minor bends but S shaped on one) with the lovely one from harbor freight. I had to buy 2 house repair kits.
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# ? Oct 5, 2020 23:16 |
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Those thin wall steel fuel line repair kits blow rear end to bend. Even with a good tool.
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# ? Oct 5, 2020 23:47 |
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sharkytm posted:See if someone you know has a Rigid or (LOL) Swagelok. Their benders are amazing, and have roller bearings to prevent kinking. I've got a Swagelok that I bought used on eBay. Spendy, but very very nice and can bend SS tubing with no problem. I eBay'd a set of swagelok in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2". Overkill 10x.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 01:02 |
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the spyder posted:I eBay'd a set of swagelok in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2". Overkill 10x. I've just got my 1/4" for bending hydraulic tubing. It's a sweet piece of kit.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 01:43 |
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I sent one of my oldest and closest friends a photo of a DIY project and he said I owned too many drills/drivers. I was only using three! (I have a fourth that I wasn't using at the time.) I may need to break up this friendship.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 01:44 |
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I recently bought a fourth drill/driver, a bosch 12V flexiclick set. I would highly recommend it, it's nice and compact and works great. I don't think my other drills / impact driver will be getting much use now. https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschtools-ocs/12v-max-drill-drivers-gsr12v-140fcb22-187544-p/ I actually find the bare tool the most useful, no need to fiddle around to change bits as it is just a magnet job. Comes with the locking attachment though if you need it. Only downside so far is the elastic in the bag thing is pretty chintzy. One of them is starting to unravel already. You can cram a lot of extra poo poo in there alongside the drill parts so overall I do like the bag despite its failings.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 02:10 |
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For a tube bender, you also might try a local auto parts place, oftentimes they have specialty tools for rent.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 02:17 |
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One of my friends asked me if I had a drill and I think my response was something like 'I have at least 4 without going looking'
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 02:35 |
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bobbilljim posted:I recently bought a fourth drill/driver, a bosch 12V flexiclick set. I would highly recommend it, it's nice and compact and works great. I don't think my other drills / impact driver will be getting much use now. I have the milwaukee version and I think it's great. It's my go-to for drilling/driving in the house (it's also my 8th drill/driver, I may have a problem)
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 04:51 |
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I was going to make fun of everyone for having too many drills/drivers, but then I remembered I have a fair number of them. I'm different though, I started cheap, then slightly better, then slightly better, then slightly better...
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 05:49 |
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I can't remember how many I've got at this point. I keep trying to count and realizing I forgot one.
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 06:18 |
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I've recently completed about 50 square meters of deck. Just the planks have something like 2000 screws in them, all required predrilled holes, often happening over two rounds. If I did not have one drill for driving the screws and one for drilling the holes, I would have completely loving lost it. Just like grinders, being able to just grab what you need and go to town speeds things up so much. (Two drills, one 1/4" hex impact driver, one 1/2" square impact here. Considering an angled drill.)
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 10:39 |
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I was thinking about getting this thing for my 2000sq ft deck and pier I need to deck. https://www.fastenersplus.com/Simpson-Quik-Drive-PRO300SD25K-Decking-System-Dewalt-2500-RPM-Motor
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# ? Oct 6, 2020 13:29 |
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bolind posted:If I did not have one drill for driving the screws and one for drilling the holes, I would have completely loving lost it. This is exactly how I first ended up with two drills
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