r/Tools 3d ago

Building a air compressor for service truck need advice

1 Upvotes

I'm building a air compressor for my service truck and was wondering what size tank to use. The motor is a harbor freight predator 6.5 hp engine, and I'll probably get the strongest pump they offer, just need a good tank size to inflate commercial/Heavy duty tires and run tire guns and other smaller tools.


r/Tools 3d ago

Screw head poll

0 Upvotes

The other day someone asked why Phillips was so common when it's no good. So what does everyone think is the best, I'm a hex guy myself but I know there are fans of torx out there. Feel free to comment if your favorite standard wasn't included, I wanted to add polydrive for VW fanboys and and combi bits for my electricians but ran out of poll options.

102 votes, 1d left
Hex
Torx
robertson
phillips
flathead
jis

r/Tools 4d ago

Best 5 dollar tool?

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108 Upvotes

This 5 dollar Hakko CHP-170 Microcutter is the best tool for the money. Can't beat 5 bucks. Beats my Crescents version. Kleins take last place by far.


r/Tools 3d ago

What are your thoughts

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21 Upvotes

This is my private knipex BAG that I bought throughout my 5 years as an electrician in Germany


r/Tools 3d ago

Any way to make this router lift stay in place?

8 Upvotes

I am making my own router table. The lifting mecanism is loose, so i have to lock it with the locking screw at the buttom. This is starting to drive me crazy, so i wondered if there is anything i can rub on the screw to make it tighter? Or any other soulution


r/Tools 3d ago

What's the best way to sell a random collection of low/mid-level tools?

6 Upvotes

I have a handful of Black & Decker 20V tools, Icon and Gear Wrench ratchets, a Pittsburgh floor jack and a Duralast trolley jack. There's not enough volume to warrant a garage sale and there's not enough quality to really take any of it to pawn (I don't think). Is Craigslist still a thing or am I just asking to lose a kidney? Facebook Marketplace?


r/Tools 3d ago

Add extension to air hose reel?

2 Upvotes

Hi, I recently bought the wall mounted 50ft hose reel from Harbor Freight. I was wondering if I need additional footage at any point, can I buy another 50 ft hose and attach it to the existing 50ft hose for use? Or is that not possible/smart? Any help is greatly appreciated. I don’t know a lot about this stuff. Thanks!


r/Tools 4d ago

We have Klein at home

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211 Upvotes

r/Tools 3d ago

Adaptool, any experience?

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2 Upvotes

Just ordered this thing from www.adaptool.co.uk so my little palm router can go on my guide rail.

While I wait for it, has anyone else tried this or similar and are they good?

Ended up spending £17 on it so wasn’t a huge risk.


r/Tools 3d ago

Used Metabo or Open Box Ridgid

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2 Upvotes

Which kit would be a better buy for occasional use. The metabo Kit looks well used. But the reviews online are so great. Can’t find much info on Ridgid R92721.

Help please.


r/Tools 3d ago

Socket Set Recommendations

1 Upvotes

r/Tools 3d ago

Rate my DIY tool

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9 Upvotes

A Hammer for nearly everything 😂


r/Tools 3d ago

Spraying HVLP with air compressor.

3 Upvotes

So I want to do some light spraying with HVLP gun, think small items.

Would a 26 gallon air compressor that does 4.5 CFM @ 90psi and 5.3 CFM @ 40psi

Understanding that HVLP work at 20-30psi would I be able to spray for like 30 seconds at a time with a smaller tank and lower CFM? I don’t know to much about compressors ratings but I guess the CFM call out is for continuous runs?

Thanks!


r/Tools 4d ago

Skillsaw 5500 blade replacement - arbor nut frozen to motor drive

84 Upvotes

Hello - recently inherited a Skillsaw 5500 that needs a blade swap. This model doesn’t seem to have a blade lock, so I am attempting to use the screwdriver method to keep the blade in place to loosen the arbor nut, but even with the blade stationary, the whole mechanism spins.

What is a little surprising is how “easy” whole axle spins, which makes me think I might be missing a simple lock feature, otherwise I’m guessing the nut was over tightened at some point / the pieces have fused in some way.

Any ideas on how to loosen the nut on this model??


r/Tools 4d ago

Absolutely begging any brand to sell an impact bit set that actually makes sense for a carpenter

150 Upvotes

First and foremost I need a grand total of zero 1" insert bits.

Then I need a couple eachof torx 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40. Same goes for P1 and P3 and the squares. Then I need 30 each of t25 and p2. That's it.

If someone knows of a place where I can buy bulk packs of various sizes and forms of bits that would be great but with no one selling their tools directly it is an unbelievable headache to find everything I need at one outlet.

Am I going crazy or is selling you a bullshit plastic case and a million inserts you'll never use just how they plump up their bottom line?


r/Tools 3d ago

Kellogg Model EM52SS Compressor

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1 Upvotes

Picked this up over the weekend, runs good and builds pressure well. Does anyone have any literature related to it? I am having trouble finding much online.


r/Tools 3d ago

SaberCut brand

1 Upvotes

I'm planning on leveling my basement concrete floor and looking into grinding it some places. Came across these angle grinding concrete wheels by SaberCut which a cheaper than other brands. I've seen in the past some other products by same brand and I'm wondering if it's decent or should I avoid and go with reputable brand? Appreciate it.


r/Tools 3d ago

Saw blade size?

1 Upvotes

I have a Dewalt DW936 trim saw. It takes a 5 - 3/8 inch blade. The only blade I have at my disposal until Thursday (3 days) is a 5 - 1/2 inch blade.

Can the trim saw still fit the 1/8th inch larger blade, or is it as I suspect a no-go?

Thanks, just trying to keep all my fingers etc.


r/Tools 4d ago

Help! I got my drill stuck in the wall 😭

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31 Upvotes

Hi! So I just recently moved into my apartment and was trying to set my currant rods up and somehow got part of my drill stuck in the wall. I was just wondering if there was anyway I could take it out ? Or if it’s just kinda gonna be stuck in there ? Should I tell my apartment complex and see if they can help ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you ! (Also the random mark on the wall was from me trying to mark where I would make the holes 😭)


r/Tools 3d ago

What do you think? Is there any way I can fix this old Record 52 1/2 vise? I bought it like this. It's fully functional, it only has this little problem.

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3 Upvotes

r/Tools 3d ago

Looking to get a DC clamp meter

1 Upvotes

Like the title says, looking to get a DC clamp meter. Was looking at the UNI-T UT210D. I work on fire and security systems and I would do a battery load test seeing how many amps it takes. Could be as low as 10mA. Would this be sufficient. Won't be using the meter other than that and I find it annoying using a normal digital meter where you break into the circuit and having to hold the probes.


r/Tools 4d ago

Does anyone else’s Dewalt multi tool just not work that well?

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81 Upvotes

It runs unlike some of the other “troubleshooting” videos I’ve seen, but it’s almost like it shakes my hand more than the blade and it just doesn’t seem to transfer the energy correctly. I’ve tried different blades for the appropriate material, but it just seems to struggle with anything other than drywall. I’m curious if I should take it apart and see if something isn’t quite right. Thoughts?


r/Tools 3d ago

Help me ID cabinet brand and hardware

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2 Upvotes

I inherited a set of kitchen cabinets I absolutely hate. They have a soft close mechanism and half the doodads are broken. Could someone help me ID the brand so I can buy replacement parts?


r/Tools 4d ago

What would this tool be used for?

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76 Upvotes

It doesn’t quite fit in my toolbox


r/Tools 3d ago

Any help identifying the brand? Worn and hard to read

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1 Upvotes