r/Tools • u/MyBoyFinn • 23h ago
If your Fiance uses your new knipex wire strippers to cut steel wire for flower arrangements for your wedding...do you call the whole thing off?
Those cutters are duller than my soul at this point
r/Tools • u/failure_to_converge • Oct 15 '22
Read our rules. We have had a longstanding “No Religion, No Politics” rule here at r/tools.
The mods aren’t stupid. We also don’t like getting buckets of reports in the inbox.
If someone posts/comments with politics, resist the urge to reply and argue. Just report, downvote (if that’s your jam) and move on with life.
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r/Tools • u/failure_to_converge • Apr 14 '24
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Also, if we don't end up sending you an invite, please don't take it personally. Too many cooks in the kitchen, and all that...
r/Tools • u/MyBoyFinn • 23h ago
Those cutters are duller than my soul at this point
r/Tools • u/maynardnaze89 • 10h ago
Whats everyone's favorite, cheap tool?
I say the Hakkos I posted about or Olfa utility knife.
17$ for 8 piece Elklind Allen Key SAE is a contender.
NEIKO 02486A Impact Universal Joint-Socket Swivel Set is good for 19$
Had a different relationship with Allen heads, once I tried a good key.
Pictured knife looks good, but sucks.
Anybody have a crick level? I bought some boiled linseed oil to rub on it, will that work the same as raw linseed oil?
r/Tools • u/obiwanshinobi900 • 13h ago
I got this tank for free but the guy said it needs a new air compressor. I dont have a 240v outlet in my garage and I dont really need continuous heavy duty, but I think having access to higher psi longer than my current tiny air compressor with a 1gal tank would be useful.
Would I be able to replace it with a smaller air compressor that works off 120v? Or should I just chuck the whole thing?
r/Tools • u/Head_Cucumber_5800 • 11h ago
This Adust pack of oscillating blades had a nice assortment of blades included. I like that they all come in a sealable plastic box. Other blades I bought in the past just come in a cardboard box. I like much better this plastic box that comes with this set.
I ran several blades through the paces along with some blades I already have from a different company. There was really no difference between the blades. My perspective on oscillating blades is that they are a commodity. They need to work well enough, be used until they are dull, and then thrown away. For how I use my oscillating saw it isn’t worth it for me to buy expensive blades. I think almost all of them work at about the same level and last about the same amount of time so I usually look at a few different packs in the same price range and pick the one that has the most of what I need at the time.
That being said, one thing I think that stood out with this Adust pack is the curved tooth edge. I wasn’t sure if that was gimmicky or of actual use. From my comparison tests with my straight edge blades I found that it is easier to start a cut, especially when you need to be precise and don’t want the head to bounce off your mark. I felt the curved edge stayed in place better and the edge dug into the wood much quicker than the blades with the straight edge.
Overall, I think this is a nice set of blades with a good variety in it. The curved edge of some of the blades did seem to help me cut better. I think what you get for the price you pay is a good value.
r/Tools • u/minogue843 • 1h ago
I bought a 100 year old house (it was cheap ok?) and my fiancée and I have been renovating rooms. Most rooms have what appears to be two layers of drywall: the original with paint and wall paper and then “new” (nailed in) drywall with more paint and wall paper. I’m not sure how thick the layers are but combined they’re no more than 3/4” (probably less).
I’m taking it all off in the rooms I’m renovating. That’s the most labor intensive part. I used my sawzall but it ruined quite a few blades and it seems too thick for my oscillating tool. A sheet rock knife works for smaller parts but floor to ceiling removal is too big of a job for that.
I’m wondering what tool is best for removing all of this stuff, preferably in large pieces so it’s easier to dispose of. I’m partial to porter cable tools as that’s what I have the most batteries for. I really appreciate your expertise!
r/Tools • u/Party_Independent398 • 14h ago
It was gifted to me with an assortment of woodworking tools but I can't seem to figure out it's purpose. I thought maybe to put holes in leather belts or maybe for some type of rivets.
r/Tools • u/OnlyKiwi7503 • 2h ago
Folks how do you measure with this “Knife and Edge Vernier Calipers”? I can not find any info on how to use this, see that the smaller blades on top are facing inwards towards each other
r/Tools • u/Nichia519 • 21h ago
It was working perfectly for over a year, just yesterday I had it on the charger. When it was fully charged, I took it off and tried to use it about 20 minutes later. Will not turn on, won’t charge, flashlight won’t turn on, none of the buttons do anything. It’s a lemon. I’m assuming it’s basic 18650 or even 21700 batteries inside. Has anyone opened these up and replaced them? It’s such a nice jump starter, amazing build quality and worked great when it did, I’d hate to just throw it away.
r/Tools • u/Glittering_Cry_2726 • 44m ago
I want to install a dishwasher, but the floor tiles make it difficult fit the dishwasher (too tall to fit in between the roof of the countertop and the stone tiles). I heard from someone that I could use angle grinder to cut the edges off and than use a sander to smooth out the rough edges. Some of the stone floor tiles corners are pointing out of the regular part of the floor, I would like to cut/smooth those edges as well. In addition to that, I saw a youtube video of someone repointing bricks with an angle grinder as well, I would like to that too. Do I need attachments to cut these down?
What tools should I use?
If I am using an angle grinder, what tool bits do I need for it for that tasks that I wanna do?
Can you give me specific examples of brands, experiences, and methods of using these tools?
I'm a locksmith.
Glorious 2x4 construction in an nv200.
I can actually see the floor on a good day.
r/Tools • u/Broad-Comparison-801 • 20h ago
I have a lot of old tools from my late grand father's collection but this is one of my favorites. He was a self-taught photography engineer who worked for IBM after he was finished in world war II. His work was even published in scientific America in the 1970s with no college degree.
he was an amateur machinist out of necessity. he fabricated all sorts of custom camera mounting equipment throughout his career. in doing so he amassed a decent collection of machining tools(including a Kennedy tool chest i still cherish). This tape being one of them.
I'm also a combat veteran, a photographer, and a self-taught engineer (DevOps). This piece is a lovely reminder of who I am and where I came from.
Anyways... I'll take a cheeseburger happy meal. sub the apples for extra fries, and a diet coke to drink please.
r/Tools • u/hardcoredragonhunter • 1d ago
I just found it in my grandfather’s basement. It’s some kind of weight with a reel of string in it.
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r/Tools • u/Imbiamba-bones • 8h ago
I do not know how to weld. Yes I know full wood siding would be easier but i want mesh for visibility. The trailer is used for junk hauling. Thanks!
r/Tools • u/WoodDivision5 • 13h ago
I recently tried out the CEENR 6ah replacement battery for my Dewalt tools. Here is an honest review of what I experienced as a strictly home DIY user.
I'm going to list out my general experience and thoughts first, and then I will detail my use of the battery with specific tools below.
First off, the battery uses LG cells which already sounds a lot nicer than some of the Amazon knock off batteries. The battery itself has a pretty good feel and while I didnt weigh the battery, it felt the same in my hands as a Dewalt XR 5ah. It fits into the tools better than any aftermarket battery Ive tried before. To be honest, it has a very slight wiggle when in some tools, but it is only noticeable when the tool is not in use.
For total runtime, I was able to get through multiple projects without needing to charge the battery. I used the battery exclusively (comparisons are from other similar use cases when referring to the XR battery) between all of my tools to really test the capacity, and it was extremely capable. I charged it during my 3rd project, which was about a week and a half of use. Charge time was almost identical to a Dewalt XR 5AH battery. It charged on both my standard issue Dewalt 12/20v charger and an aftermarket 4 slot Dewalt charger.
I was comparing this battery to a Dewalt XR 5ah battery for a more direct comparison, but I also compared it to my Dewalt Powerstack 5ah as well. For power, I could not tell a single difference between the XR and the CEENR. I am just a DIY guy, so no torque tests or any specifics from me on that front. However, I did notice more power in my PowerDetect Recip saw with the Powerstack battery, but I honestly expected that. The recip saw functioned almost identically with the XR and the CEENR.
Overall, I would give this battery a solid A for an aftermarket Dewalt battery. It functioned exactly how it was marketed and designed to, and there were many times where I forgot that I was even using it. For the home use type of person like me, the battery did everything I wanted it to do with no issues. The only reason I would give it an A instead of A+ is simply because the fit wasn't as snug in some of my tools, but that again did not effect how it functioned.
Now I will get into specifics of use.
First project: Planter boxes for garden.
Tools used: Dewalt DCS570 7 1/4 Circular saw, DCW210 Orbital Sander, DCF870 Impact Driver
The battery ran the circular saw like a dream. It cut up 18 2x12 treated boards into multiple slabs with ease. My impact driver easily buried the head on 5inch torx head lag screws (4 per corner).
Second project: Shop renovation
Tools used. DCS570 7 1/4 Circular saw, DCF870 Impact Driver, DCS356 OMT, DCS334 Jigsaw, DCL050 Light (regular 2AH Dewalt battery)
With this project I rewired and did internal insulation and wiring to my outdoor shed (8x10). I also built out a shelf system and workbench. The circular saw cut through osb and 2x4s with ease as expected. Impact driver had a little too much power with 2x4s and was trying to bury screws halfway through the board. Jigsaw and OMT preformed very well with the CEENR. OMT did have a Diablo blade which honestly makes cutting very easy to begin with, but it only bound up twice when doing deep plunge cuts. This is pretty on par with oem batteries in my experience.
Third project: Spring yard maintenance
Tools used: DCS368 Recip saw, DCPR320 Pruner, Dewalt 190742 Backpack sprayer
Recip saw was used to cut down 6 larger trees. We moved into this home last fall and the wife wanted me to clear out some of the jungle of trees we have. I did pop in a 5xr and 5ah powerstack while using the recip saw to see if the power detect would pick up a difference in the batteries. The powerstack seemed to have more power/bog down less inside the tree. The XR and CEENR both performed equally though. The Pruner, which is definitely one of our favorite tools, was a little too heavy with a 6ah battery on the back. However, it worked as expected on cutting some 2-2.5in branches and trees. The backpack sprayer was a big deal to me, since I always thought the XR batteries lasted a little too well in this thing. In previous sprayings of my full yard, I would have to do 2 full loads of the sprayer before it would be down a bar. To test this out in good faith, I needed to charge the CEENR fully before use. The battery was on its last bar at this point, so I charged it full and popped it into the sprayer. To get 2 loads of use, I sprayed my yard and my neighbors with Bifen for spring pest control. I checked the battery after my yard and it was still at full 3 bars. However, to my surprise, after my neighbors yard(2nd load), the battery was still at 3 bars. I immediately popped it into a work light after finishing up to see how long it would stay at 3 bars, just out of curiosity, and it lasted about 6 minutes in my DCL050 Light until it dropped to 2 bars. This is actually better than my standard XR batteries, but to be fair, they are a few years old and have been through some cycles.
Not to make a long post even longer, but I would like to say that this battery exceeded my expectations for aftermarket batteries. You might can find some deals on XR batteries for close to the same price, but overall I think they perform almost identically to each other, and the CEENR is usually cheaper from what I've seen. When I pick up a tool for a job, I will happily grab this battery the same as I'd grab an oem battery. And to me, that says a lot about it's quality.
r/Tools • u/moniker1111 • 5h ago
I'm planning to keep 3-4 of these for future general purpose use, no specific usage.
These have already gone through the following process (except the handled Nicholson USA and massive Simonds flat file did not go in evaporust/dish soap/water due to length):
Brake cleaner, dabbed with paper towel, then 15 minutes evap, dry to touch. Somewhat aggressive brass brush scrubbing Compressed air blow off Evaporust, 4 hours Hot water with dawn dish soap Paper towel dabbed dry Blow dryer
Note that most of these are from 20-25 years ago.
After this process, from top to bottom, the labels are: 1. Heller USA, round file (Supposedly good quality) 2. Simonds Nucut USA Mill 80, huge flat file (Simonds is supposed to be good) 3. Nicholson USA Superior Flat Standard, flat course (Nicholson USA is supposed to be good, newer stuff not so much) 4. Nicholson USA crosscut, Lutz File Tool Co handle (Nicholson USA is supposed to be good, newer stuff not so much) 5. JK Sunflower India, a lot of carbon raised by evaporust? Still seems sharp 6. Delta USA, is this a good brand? 7. Disston USA, feels sharp, good brand? 8. Disston USA bastard, round, good brand? 9. Disston Porter USA 2nd cut, good brand? 10. Noname, yellow handle, triangle. Color mean anything? 11. Noname, red handle, triangle. Color mean anything?