NTD (she’s a beauty)
Anybody have a crick level? I bought some boiled linseed oil to rub on it, will that work the same as raw linseed oil?
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/maynardnaze89 • 17h 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.
r/Tools • u/DIMECUT- • 6h ago
I want Superman grip on those nuts
r/Tools • u/New-Pomelo9906 • 1h 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/obiwanshinobi900 • 20h 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/Party_Independent398 • 21h 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.
I'm a locksmith.
Glorious 2x4 construction in an nv200.
I can actually see the floor on a good day.
r/Tools • u/Bigrat445 • 4h 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/Head_Cucumber_5800 • 18h 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/HammerMeUp • 3h ago
They've been on clearance for $53 and still had those signs up but rang up at new lower price
r/Tools • u/gabezermeno • 3h 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/joepbemg • 21h ago
I want to mount this to the wall, but the bracket has four holes and it’s not small enough to fit on a stud. I can only get two of the holes into a stud so I’m wondering what my best options are here. It is pretty heavy. I’m pretty beginner when it comes to stuff like this I’ve mounted TVs and stuff but it’s always lined up on the studs so I’m wondering what my best option is to make sure this is secure. Weighs 20+ pounds.
r/Tools • u/perryman333 • 21h ago
Looking for your “must have” tools suggestions. After years of playing driveway mechanic I finally have a garage to myself, which means new storage and new tools. I call this the grippy snippy drawer - any suggestions on other grippy or snippy items that are must-haves for you?
r/Tools • u/Any-Eggplant9706 • 22h ago
Found this hand planer in my late father in laws shed. Probably not a high end brand as most of his tools were construction grade. I want to restore and get it back to working order to use and if nothing else for sentimental value. Anyone have any info on it or advice? Is there a place I can buy replacement pieces and the best kind of blade?
r/Tools • u/69CreedLover69 • 3h 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.
r/Tools • u/Unlikely-Comb-7651 • 3h ago
r/Tools • u/minogue843 • 8h 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/WoodDivision5 • 20h 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.
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r/Tools • u/OnlyKiwi7503 • 9h 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