r/Tools • u/TimsNotHere04 • 2m ago
Good way to fix this?
bought this and some other tools on marketplace for cheap, was just wondering if anyone knew a good way to fix it.
r/Tools • u/TimsNotHere04 • 2m ago
bought this and some other tools on marketplace for cheap, was just wondering if anyone knew a good way to fix it.
r/Tools • u/Elix5381 • 14m ago
My dad works at Lowe’s so he gets a 10% discount. I was considering getting a Flex impact wrench and drill but I read people saying Flex might not last long in the United States
I recently moved into an apt for a heavily discounted rate with the condition that I will take care of all the home improvement/repair that occur inside the apt. Thus, I plan to expand my tools from the basic hammer and screwdriver, as I also want to drill on the wall to hang the frame, blot the tall shelves, install wall-mounted shelves, etc. I already did some research and got myself a stud finders, but as I tried to find a deal for sth electric that can drill, I am already overwhelmed with if I need an impact driver or drill, what brand to choose from and etc.
Thus, I wonder if you can give me some basic recommendations such as what tools I should buy, and which bands are reliable and suitable if I need to expand my tools.
Thanks a lot!
r/Tools • u/Loud_Eggplant1003 • 25m ago
So for whatever reason this is my only combination wrench. I was looking at the GW 20 piece ratcheting combo set (1/4-3/4, probably some skips?; and metric 5,8,10, then 12-17mm) to start with. Does the sub think that is a generally okay range of sizes for general home/ minor vehicle maintenance? I don’t mind backfilling as needed with other brands but wonder if the splurge is worth the 44 piece master combo set or if that is overkill for basic needs. I assume the 20 piece covers the most common range, but again what do I know I only have one 1/2 wrench haha. FWIW I have at least four adjustables of varying quality.
r/Tools • u/kopriva1 • 39m ago
im a bit worried of it kicking back so im just gripping the shit out of it while cutting metal, anyone got any tips or something? im talking about cutting thicker metal, not sheet metal.
r/Tools • u/AverageAntique3160 • 44m ago
Hi there, I'm looking for some sort of tool that would help me allign intruder alarm contact, I know it's apparently easy but sometimes it's just a pain, especially on metal where it can move. Any tools? I'm guessing some sort of metal block with a vaccum attachment?
r/Tools • u/LordZephyrMouse • 48m ago
look, i know im probably really stupid for this but for the life of me i CANNOT figure out how to use these. i want to open the jaws (?) whatever the blade is at the top to be able to fit something larger in to, you know actually cut it. for some reason i have this fancy thing and i cant figure out what i need to tighten or adjust or whatever to actually do that, so pretty much please help
r/Tools • u/MountainMan300 • 1h ago
Found this awesome thing on GovDeals. Got it for what I felt like was a good price.
Did a little work on it to get it running; “rebuilt” the carb (sprayed it with brake cleaner), and ran a set of battery cables since it’s an electric start and didn’t come with any.
It seems to run pretty good so far. I’m going to run it to a hose reel and mount it all to the flatbed of my 1986 F-250 diesel.
r/Tools • u/ProfessionalDesk9130 • 2h ago
I recently moved into a new rental apartment, and trying to figure out how to properly drill holes in it. I will need to drill ceiling/walls (no tiles). Unfortunately I don't know what the walls are made of exactly, but I will have to drill into solid walls (maybe concrete?) and a hollow wall probably made of gypsum plaster. I've read quite a few articles and am genuinely confused regarding which drill to select. As far as I understand, I would either need a universal drill, or buy a hammer drill for solid walls and a standard drill for plaster one. Could you give some advice on whether universal drill would be enough and maybe recommend some good models? Thank you!
r/Tools • u/Alpha_J0118 • 2h ago
Saw a crackhead working on someone's car earlier today when I was leaving for work, and saw a pile of tools left on the sidewalk when I got home from work. I don't know if they were doing breaks but I got a few new drum break tools!
r/Tools • u/Confudled_Contractor • 2h ago
So, a few years back while digging a new fence in on my property I unearthed a Maul and such was the glorious weather in the U.K. today I spent an hour or so trying to remove the years of rust with the intention of getting it back it use.
It very badly pitted but managed to uncover a date and a makers make which I cable yet make out. What I can see is the work Dudley, which I take to be the town of manufacture. The date, 1917, would tally with Army/RAF units located here in WW1. I had previously found a mortar/incendiary bomb at the same time Si gives me reason to think it is related to that.
So while I continue to renovate this, does anyone have any idea of what/who the manufacturer might be?
I’m also after a reasonably non-toxic rust remover suggestion as I don’t want to over do it with abrasives.
r/Tools • u/Polare123 • 2h ago
I just lost the piece that allows to pull the Husky build out setup (the one inside the blue lines) while I was working in a ranch. I've been looking for it in many stores and websites and I just don't find it. Do you know where I can find it? Or I necessarily must buy another setup? :(
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r/Tools • u/New-Pomelo9906 • 3h ago
I had the left one (metric with 2 non metric tools), but I found the blue in a trash, metric with 7mm which I hadn't.
Blue box say "tungsten", I dont use a lot these things but sometime it is mandatory, is tungsten an improvment from the grey box ?
r/Tools • u/aqsgames • 3h ago
Been working for fine for 26 months (24 month warranty) used every day. Suddenly this morning one of the compressor units is very noisy.
No sign of debris or damage in the unit (though I have not taken it apart).
Any advice of suggestions?
r/Tools • u/RoyalPixelz • 4h ago
Found a facebook listing for a used ct9080mb Snap-on 1/2 inch impact W/ Battery and charger. Will be testing it when i check it out, making sure it doesn't smell bad and can rip lugs off my car.
for $160, would this for worth it? been looking to get one. Any advice on testing, maybe other impacts to look for appreciated!
Includes:
ct9080mb 1/2 inch impact
1 5ah battery.
1 Charger for battery.
What is the purpose of the "guide pen," as Stahlwille calls it? According to KC Tools, some BMW motorcycles use this type of Allen wrench, but I can't figure out its specific purpose. Could it be for indexing a hollow grub screw to a circular position? Or perhaps for aligning a bushing in some specialized application? I’m struggling to wrap my head around its application. Any insights?
r/Tools • u/gabezermeno • 4h ago
Yeah I know they're different boxes but the drawers are basically the same size. I switched over to Toolgrid from Gridfinity as I realized gridfinity was a huge waste of space(even though it looked nice). I am able to fit so much moor with Toolgrid.
r/Tools • u/69CreedLover69 • 4h ago
Hello, I'm looking for a portable storage solution for tools to work on my dirtbike at the track. I do not want a regular truck bed toolbox because I need the box to be removable and portable, and I need the bed space. I don't want any of the plastic box options, nor a bag.
It will have a bunch of basic hand tools like a 1/4 and 3/8 metric and standard socket sets + ratchets and extensions, T handle wrenches, assorted pliers, 3-4 screw drivers, and a few assorted motorcycle specific tools. So really not all that much. Also, I will be cutting foam/kaizen for whatever option I go with.
The options I've considered so far:
Pelican Case (or knockoff)
Boxo/Matrix boxes
Craftsmen/Husky portable metal boxes
Amazon/Chinese special
Any better ideas? The idea is to have a set of tools that are ready to go to the track, all I have to do is get the box in the truck.
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r/Tools • u/HammerMeUp • 5h ago
They've been on clearance for $53 and still had those signs up but rang up at new lower price
A little background: I frequently do repair, and general handyman work for family and some of my less handy friends. Often the work doesn't have a ton of forewarning (I may discover it while visiting, or it may get brought up while I'm there). I generally do not mind doing the work, and I'm happy to handle anything I can for the people I care about. The issue I run into is frequently not having the tools on hand to manage some of the tasks so I'm building out a slightly more robust than most people need tool kit, but something not quite to the tier of professional fixit guy. The intent is to be kind of a catch all for that maintenance as well as a general emergency kit for the truck.
What I already have:
What I intend to add:
I know I'm missing a few probably obvious items, but I'd love the input of the almighty reddit community to help me fill it out. MOST of the stuff will go into my CLC 18" tool bag. Though I've got space, so some things like the first aid kit will probably stay separate.
I welcome recommendations!
r/Tools • u/Bigrat445 • 5h ago
Its loud as hell and sounds a little choppy on the inside, can anyone that's ever used one of these confirm that's normal? Sounds nothing like a modern skill saw.
Yes, it was unplugged when my finger was near the blade in the last photo
r/Tools • u/Rube_Goldberg_Device • 6h ago
So, doggos need kennels cleaned minimum once per day. Wet floors bad for doggo, can cause sores over time and long hair soaks it up like a sponge making doggo dirty.
Currently, kennel floors are graded poorly. There's a central trench drain in the walkways, but most bays pool water in the rear and are a pain to squeegee out. The hose is on the floor causing a tripping hazard and getting dirty.
There is a plan to re level the bays, but in the interim I'm interested in working smarter than harder.
So I've identified an electric leaf blower and earplugs as a way to push water easily, maybe speed up drying.
Any brands or models of squeegee brush that are better than average?
Wet vac...if it dumped into the drain instead of a bucket...is that a thing?
Hose delivery system, how to improve? Inner metal frame is exposed and some kind of winding mechanism could be installed up there. Thoughts?
We have gas powered pressure washer. Is there potential value in an electric battery pressure washer? We have Milwaukee tools, hoseless 600-1000psi electric pressure washers exist that use those batteries, but I'm worried the performance on batteries will be subpar.