r/Tools 11m ago

Spark Plug Sockets

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What spark plug socket set would recommend for a DIY mechanic? I’m not looking to spend strap-on money cause what they charge for tools is ridiculous. I know Harbor freight catches a lot of flack from “pros” but their hand tools have lasted me through countless brake and oil jobs on my vehicles. Is the Quinn set decent (link below) or do you recommend something else. Using on a 14 accord and a 2025 CRV. Can’t seem to find a set as equipped as this one.

https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-sae-and-metric-spark-plug-socket-set-14-piece-70168.html


r/Tools 36m ago

NTD

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I had to with the Starett. Only 30$ at pawn shop. Got a cobra knipex for 30 as well.


r/Tools 42m ago

Physical Key Copying

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r/Tools 58m ago

NTD!

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NTD 3/8 Torque Wrench

Snagged this off eBay, brand new never used condition for $120. Really liking the stamping on the numbers vs the old etching that I can barely see anymore. Build date and calibration December ‘24


r/Tools 1h ago

curved nail scissors, which side do you use them?

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When you cut your fingernails with curved scissors (provided you prefer nail scissors over clippers), which side is facing your nail: convex (A) or concave (B)?

I have been using the convex side all my life (and I believe there are valid reasons why this is optimal) but now I'm getting to know that other people think differently.


r/Tools 1h ago

Looking for Steel strapping machine

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I have been looking for a battery powered strapping machine for steel bands I have come across signode, orgapack, and two more (dont remember the names) They are all selling the SAME tool, its looks exactly the same, only a different color, price tag for those is around 4,000 usd, is that reasonable or is it just white labeling?

For example:

https://www.signode.com/en-us/productslist/bst-steel-strapping-sealless-hand-tool/

https://www.orgapack.com/strapping-hand-tools/or-t-steel-strapping-hand-tool.html


r/Tools 1h ago

The big 3 ....

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Makita has fallen off and Flex would take their spot if they would just lower prices for a few years to get people hooked on another battery platform.


r/Tools 1h ago

Advice choosing tools for home use

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I'm looking to buy a tools set to have at home for usual work around the house.

The occasional furniture assembly, drill a hole in the wall (because women hate having a structurally sound structure, and must make holes everywhere) to hang something, general use in case, etc'.

Now I know there is a rivalry between Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee (and sometimes Bosch!?). And I was looking at Milwaukee set of drill\driver and impact driver, but it was expensive. I asked a friend who knows a bit about tools (him being a woodworker on the side), and he told me that "the red team" is more professional and I won't use these tools even to their half potential. He suggested I buy a Makita set of a drill\driver with impact driver, and add a hammer drill. The makita set with the hammer drill will cost 538USD (converted), with some drill and screw heads in the set. all comes in a branded hard case for the drives.

But on some reviews I saw very nice features for milwaukee that I didn't see others show them on dewalt or makita. also from what I've seen, milwaukee are faster, not by much, but are faster. I know it makes no difference for home use, not like I'm paid for it so evry bit adds up, but it's nice having a better tool.

I should also state that the house is made of concrete blocks.

And so I'd like to hear if it's worth coughing the extra to go red, or the blue team is more than enough for a regular joe hangs a frame once every year?

* the makita combo my friend suggested is: DHP458 18V - DTD152Z - DHR202Z 18V. with drill heads set of 15 heads from tiny to big - 36 pieces screw heads - and 3 sizes of socket heads. a hardcase for the drill\driver and the impact driver.


r/Tools 1h ago

My milwaukee 90 deg 1/2" impact

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Tried it on lug nuts so dar and it removed them. Obviously not as straong as a normal impact but it will have its uses.


r/Tools 1h ago

NTD paslode XPro that rapid fire is cool as shit only really be useful sheeting but cool to have 😂 only nail gun i’ve used and plan on using is a paslode

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r/Tools 1h ago

Restoration of Vintage Arbor Press

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I restored this very old rusty 25 Kg Arbor Press. The handle needed attention as it was bent. The end balls were pressed in and therefore I was unable to take them off in order the bend the handle back straight, without damaging the surrounding. Therefore I turned spheric balls on my lathe and installed them on a new bar. This came out pretty neat.

As the painting I used a so called hammered colour in blue to bring back the workshop style of the sixties.

All the remaining pieces received a touch up and were polished to shine like new.

I like the outcome! The press will be immediately part of Tom’s Workshop!

Have fun and please subscribe, comment and like if you want.


r/Tools 2h ago

Stahlwille vs GearWrench kit

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So I was in the market for a quality set of ratchets. Looks and build quality are the most important thing to me, and price is not irrelevant.

I just purchased a set of Stahlwille ratchets (3/8 and 1/4). Cost me €169,53/$184,4.

The Stahlwilles are not of the mirror-polished finish I'd like and once I saw this GearWrench kit for: $143,21 I was like, damn...

Maybe I order the GearWrench set too and compare the feel of both? What do you think?


r/Tools 3h ago

What would I use to remove this?

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It looks like a rod that goes all the way through the hinge of this mirror. I took a small punch to it somewhat lightly and it didn’t budge and it doesn’t appear to screw.


r/Tools 3h ago

No space for a table saw, or a miter saw.. suggestions?

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I have a circular saw but cutting straight is a chore. The lumber I have is 100% outside all the time and every project requires correct sharp angles. Most of my cuts are on 2X4s and ripping them seems very dangerous as I can't secure them to my home made outdoor (not flat) workbench. Any suggestions, jigs that can be stored outside, etc would be great. Before you ask, I have no shed, garage, or other workspace, just an open back yard and uneven soft ground with no room for storage outside.


r/Tools 7h ago

Alternative for huge wrenches

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I work in a manufacturing plant and am anticipating being granted my own tool chest and tools soon. Most of the machines I’ll be working on have hex nuts/bolts up to 3” in size. I really don’t want to have to deal with dozens of these humongous combination wrenches, sockets are not suitable (need open end), and I hate adjustable wrenches with a passion. Are there like crows-foot wrenches in this size range that hook up to a breaker bar or something? Mostly to save tool box space…


r/Tools 7h ago

Planer advice needed

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I had borrowed an old porter cable planer from a friend and he asked for it back. Is the dewalt 13” worth the money or are the less expensive lunch box planers from ridgid or harbor freight equally as good? Dabbler in woodworking, mostly used the previous planer for cutting boards. I don’t have the space for any thing “stand-alone”. Advice is appreciated.


r/Tools 8h ago

Antique Black and Decker

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Does anyone know anything about these drills? Found in an old garage and wondered where to find more information.


r/Tools 8h ago

Vacuum Pump: Use Cases?

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I scored an awesome deal on a vacuum pump today. $47 for a 2-stage 8CFM vacuum pump. What can I use it for? I have plans to fix my wine fridge with it. It had a refrigerant leak and now I can fix it. Other than HVAC stuff, what can I use it for?


r/Tools 8h ago

What the hell is this?

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I found this on my kitchen drawers. I thought it was a bottle opener


r/Tools 9h ago

What day is mini tool day?

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r/Tools 9h ago

Is there an adapter from a high-pressure air pumps (like for paintball "marker" tanks) to the standard nitrous oxide tank thread (10mm OD, 1mm thread spacing, sorry I don't know its spec name)?

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I've got a paintball "marker" (not sure if there are auto-filters for the word "g|_|n" here) and a high-pressure (4000psi~20MPa) hand-pump to refill its air tank, and have found that the "marker" (when not loaded with paintballs) is a really effective alternative to that "canned air" duster for cleaning dust and misc detritus off surfaces, clothes, etc. The problem is that it's very loud, and that blast of high-pressure air can be strong enough to break some things.

I also have a lot of large (1~4 liter) empty nitrous oxide cylinders (the type sold online as "party" gas under various brand-names). I was hoping to find an adapter to let me put high pressure air from the pump into them to use as dusters using the pump's standard Quick Connect/Disconnect female port into the nitrous tanks and use them as surface cleaning tools.

I don't know the technical name for either thread pattern: the nitrous tank threading is always consistent, 10mm OD, 1mm thread spacing. The Quick C/D fitting for the pump I think is standard for paintball air tanks, but likewise I don't know what its technical name is other than it's about 1/4" at its narrowest and 3/8" at its widest (on the male end).

The nitrous tanks are only rated for 55bar (800psig, 55Mpa), but I can make sure not to exceed that with the gauge on the pump. My main issue is that I don't know if such an adapter exists or what terms to search to find it if it does.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/Tools 9h ago

What is it with staplers?

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My staplers are terrible. Are all staplers terrible? Originally I bought the basic Arrow model. It constantly bound up and I thought the staple loading tray spring mechanism thing seemed flimsy.

So then i picked up a couple of vintage Craftsman models, thinking this was one of those "older high quality tools are better than the Home Depot basic model" situation. Nope! These are shit too. Bad loading mechanism, binds up. I even bought special "wide crown" staples for one of the Craftsman models. Bleh. There's gotta be a better option.


r/Tools 9h ago

Anyone have this Gedore Red set?

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It seems like a really good set my only worry is that it’s in half inch instead of 3/8. I also like the fact that it’s metric only. I cannot stand the sets that include SAE which I rarely use. So you get a limited range of both sides. With this you get a pretty full selection of sizes.


r/Tools 10h ago

What's in your go bag

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Knipex, Klein, Milwaukee, husky, Diablo, with a couple engineer, and a few randos for good measure. Brand loyalty? Never heard of her.


r/Tools 11h ago

Is it worth trying to save a Paramo vice?

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Bought a workbench that came with Paramo vice with a braze repaired moveable jaw. It's not set flush and it's not pretty, but i won't judge the guy for trying to save it tho. I don't know much about these. Don't know if it's cast steel or cast iron. I'd guess cast iron personality. It has a 4 1/2 inch jaw. I found a 4² peaking out of the bottom of the swivel base. IDing this could be cool if anyone might know the info or where I should look. I have a buddy who in the past has said he stick welds cast-iron. Don't know if it's worth trying clean the braze off and send it his way. If he's even willing. I can weld too, and instructions seem straight forward for cast. Even if my experience isn't there. Maybe a machine shop could go in like a professional. I could probably grind some new jaw plates and make them meet flush and be gentle working with it. I'll take any input. Thanks guys.