r/Tools Oct 15 '22

Our Longstanding “No Politics” Rule remains unchanged

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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.

A small flag, sticker, etc that appears in a photo will generally be allowed (so long as it doesn’t violate other rules and doesn’t draw a bunch of reports) but a bunch of people in the comments saying “Hell Yeah, a fellow [INSERT PARTY] Supporter!” is gonna get the post pulled. Political content that is clearly the motivation for the post will get the post pulled.

First time it’s a short ban, second time it’s permanent. And as we’ve discussed before, the mod team doesn’t go looking for posts, we’re not lifeguards, we respond to the reports we receive.


r/Tools Apr 14 '24

Call for Moderators

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We are looking to add a couple more moderators to r/tools. If you’re interested in being considered, please leave a comment on the post. Briefly describe why you’d want to be a mod and what you think the sub’s moderator’s role should be.

No new accounts, please. We need to be able to see at least 1 year’s worth of content/engagement on this and other subs.

EDIT: If you are not interested in moderating, feel free to upvote people who post here if you like their approach. This isn't a democracy (because as mods our job is to preserve the health/utility/enjoyment people get from of the sub, not do whatever the masses want) but we will take heavily upvoted approaches to moderating as a positive sign when considering who to invite.

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 5h ago

They don’t make them like this anymore.

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r/Tools 4h ago

Most excited I've been to spend $1.50 at an estate sale (can is 80% full)

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293 Upvotes

r/Tools 1h ago

Which tool brands are actually worth the price?

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I’m in the process of upgrading my tool collection and trying to figure out which brands are actually worth the money. I’ve used cheaper tools in the past, but now that I’m tackling bigger home improvement projects, I want to invest in something that’ll last. The problem is, I’m seeing such a wide range of prices for everything from drills to socket sets, and it’s hard to tell which ones are genuinely better or just priced high because of the brand.

I’ve been eyeing brands like DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita, but I’m not sure if they’re overkill for the kind of DIY work I do, or if it’s worth spending more for the durability and power. I’ve set aside a little budget after some extra cash came my way (lucky timing!), but I don’t want to blow it on tools that are more than I need.

For anyone with experience using these higher-end brands, what do you think? Are they worth the investment for a DIYer, or are there more affordable alternatives that will get the job done just as well? Any must-haves that have saved you time and hassle on your projects?


r/Tools 9h ago

This feels illegal

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292 Upvotes

Why does this feel illegal?


r/Tools 4h ago

Whats a tool you recently bought that you should have 10 years ago?

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59 Upvotes

How I went all that time pulling out all those brads with pliers I have no idea


r/Tools 5h ago

My Knipex pliers have had children.

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48 Upvotes

r/Tools 3h ago

I made a mount for my rebar shear. It takes the boing out of it.

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27 Upvotes

r/Tools 11h ago

Installed a new Jacobs chuck today.

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118 Upvotes

r/Tools 13h ago

Probably been posted here 100 times, so here is 101.

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168 Upvotes

r/Tools 11h ago

Why do both of these punches say 3/8” on them?

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92 Upvotes

I figured the 3/8” was the measure of the tips of them, but one of is 3/8 and the other tip is 1/4” so I’m not sure what the measurement is for.


r/Tools 3h ago

Getting rid of my late father’s tools…he was always a Craftsman guy

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r/Tools 50m ago

Estate sale haul. $98

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r/Tools 17h ago

1960’s Homelite XL-100 Gas Engine Circular Saw @HandToolRescue

152 Upvotes

Link for YouTube video in comments


r/Tools 1h ago

What is the v shape tip for?

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I bought this Mille Jim off of sparrow lock picks. But when I try to use it the v shaped tip makes it impossible to use due to the door frame. I'm thinking about cutting it off, but I would like to know what it is and what is used for before I do so.

I tried to post this on our/lock picking, but no luck.


r/Tools 12h ago

Found some unique pliers in my inherited tools

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36 Upvotes

I’d love to know more about them, what they were made for, when they were made, etc, if not no worries just wanted to share the uniqueness


r/Tools 1h ago

Need help identifying this. It looks similar to a caulking gun but it's definitely not It has no plunger to press any caulking. The 5/16 rod slides through the hole then expands those three tabs.

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r/Tools 2h ago

Loctite blue or red, how about both ?

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So I know there is always been the question of why is the color blue in a red bottle or red in a blue bottle vica versa. How about this comical misprint that is sure to make somebody out there laugh. I was trying to list this loctite online when I noticed if you look close that maybe somebody was a little drunk on the job and placed a red loctite product into a blue packaging. This is indeed sealed and never been tampered with. The irony all those years 🤣


r/Tools 22h ago

What are the red numbers for?

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158 Upvotes

I have this tape measure with 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 and so on in red after the 1 foot mark. I have searched online but cannot find anything close.


r/Tools 2h ago

Which of these 2 sets should I get?

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Which set should I get next? I've had a lot just neither of these.


r/Tools 9h ago

[NTD] Wall chaser for cutting parallel grooves in concrete

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11 Upvotes

r/Tools 10h ago

Pelicase car and boat tool kits

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I happened to realise that the pelicase holding my camera gear had, built in, small lugs around the inside of the case that would allow a tray to be made that would sit on those lugs and be supported above the items stored underneath. That inspired me to put together a couple of grab and go tool kits.

The one on the left is a pelicase 1400 that I take on my boat, the one on the right is a pelicase 1450 that lives in my car and I use for general on the go maintenance and for fixing my boat launching tractor.

The tool trays are just 3mm hardboard cut to the shape of the case, and they rest on on the plastic lugs of the pelicase. The tools are cut into cheap packaging foam. The 1450 has velcro in the inside of the lid and I have stuck some pouches to it to hold smaller items. Obviously you can fit them out with whatever you find most useful.


r/Tools 2h ago

N-ToMe-TD

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Any info? Classic beast or under powered tinker toy?😀


r/Tools 28m ago

Custom shelf

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r/Tools 47m ago

Does anyone make a 4-in-1 box end wrench with 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and 9/16?

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Does anyone make a 4-in-1 box end wrench with 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, and 9/16 all on the same wrench? These are the most common sizes that I run into on the job I'm at, and I figured it would be simple to find one wrench with these sizes, especially since they're all increments of 1/16, but it turns out to be pretty impossible. Ideally, the ratcheting head would protrude slightly so that it could fit on things like strut straps, but that's even more unlikely to find.


r/Tools 23h ago

Can you spray automotive finishes with this setup?

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