Can't beat matco and snap-on for free. Some are lightly used, but that's cool with me!

Main question in the title, explanation is below. [Main trade was welding and steel work but nowadays I find myself in framing/woodwork, plumbing, and dirt].

I'm hoping to get some feed back from some other vets on here. I know nothing a about Dewalt.

After approx. 10 years in the trades I have the opportunity to restart. Been with old Red for my entire construction career and wondering if Dewalt is worth anything to try. Just bought a m18 combo set and the build quality just seems less stout as I remember it. So far I have only my 8 year old m12 set and now this new m18 set i just bought.

My experience with milwuakee: So far I've seen them work after being fully submerged in water after 24hrs (this is what initially got me started with them when I started out) and mud, impacts regularly used as hammers, dropped off ladders, ran over, thrown by angry coworkers, left outside in snow, etc. I can't lie, just last week I submerged part of my m12 in ice water to cool it down due to extreme over heating (couldn't hold the grip anymore because it burnt my hands), and it still runs, and on the same batteries I initially bought 8 years ago to boot.

I'm having a hard time believing Dewalt can stand the same amount of abuse I've seen and/or put my tools through. The bar is set pretty high. BUT, I want to hear what y'all think/have to say about Dewalt!

Would you switch if you had the chance?

I see a lot of home inspector YouTubers using these thermal cameras and (knowing nothing else) I feel like it could be a smart investment for detecting water and air leaks. …if they’re not junk. All the reviews I see on Amazon are dicey. Even the $500 versions are underwhelming, 4.1 stars, etc. Would love for someone to give it to me straight.

I bought this at Goodwill for $12, it appears to be some sort of hole punch, I think? 🤔

I've been searching online like crazy for this yet I can't seem to find it. My dad told me that it's a German screwdriver but I just can't seem to find the company. Thanks in advance for the help.

This is a curtain rod hanger and the space between the screw and the trim is so tiny I can't use a regular screwdriver or an angled one. Any ideas?

Does 90% of my work at an 80 room capacity hotel. Coming from a retirement community that served 130 residents, and work consisted of work orders and renovations. Now I do mostly preventative maintenance.

I found this thing with a buddy of mine at an abandoned complex, and it was found next to a bunch of abandoned construction equipment. There was scaffolding, even a hammer that looked almost unscathed and clean. Its edge is clearly sharpened, and the handle we wrapping is coming off and loose, but it's obviously rusting.

I’d like to make a room divider with slate myself. What hardware would can I put at the end of planks to fit them between my floor and ceiling? The planks do not need to rotate, they only need to fit snugly.

Does anyone know what thes disconnects are called? They seem popular with the Amazon coolant system testers. I have the pump but I'm looking to make a custom fitting for it.

The slight use on the tip seems rather from someone having it accidentally dropped than actually used for digging etc.

Also if it was from ww1 it would have been from the italy-austria front.

So for the first time in my life I am using a drill, I just bought it and I don't even know if I bought the right drill bit to go with it.

I tried to have a go a it and it barely made a dent at all. I am scared of applying force and breaking the drill or the drill bit and causing a huge mess. Looked up a few videos and tried to do the same thing they do and it is kinda not helping at all. Plus, while I bought the smallest drill bit they had, it looks like the drill bit is way bigger than the screw I'm eventually putting in the wall.

Any tips? I'm kinda just sitting here regretting my purchase.

Hello everyone,

Bit of an oversharing post as theres not many people in my circle that would get excited about something like this.

Just starting out, I’m not in any particular trade but I like to build/rebuild things. Work on cars quite a bit and also wanting to get into more woodworking projects. Also obviously the usual handyman things around the house.

Started off with Ferrex (Aldi) branded impact and drill set that I bought for cheap from Cash Converters for $80 AUD which served me really well and is still going good.

Moved out couple years ago and started to build my own collection of tools. Started off with a $30 AUD 1/4” socket set from Aldi and have just been adding based on needs. For power tools decided to go with AEG, I just really liked it and it is widely stocked at Bunnings. Between the variety of German, American and Japanese brands available here, I felt most drawn to AEG.

Tool Trolley Pinnacle 26” Black Matte Trolley: $389 AUD Pinnacle 42” Black Matte Trolley: $650 AUD Bunnings Build Quality : 8/10 Soft closing drawers. Needs a good pull to open which I find can sometimes be straining. No open welds and has been powder coated properly. Good for a home garage setup. But honestly could get better quality for similar price from independent tool shops. Just didn’t shop around enough. Although happy with the current setup.

Also, has anyone else felt that feeling of out growing the dad’s garage and the second hand tools and now having your own new tools you feel a slight guilt? My dad’s been using second hand, garage sale tools at home ever since I can remember. Rarely a new tool set on a Christmas sale or something. Never had a tool trolley. Just old up-cycled filing cabinets for tools. Thats what I grew up on and I feel guilty when my dad comes around to the house and sees the new tools. I know he is absolutely proud but I cant help it.

Mid 20s, Melbourne, Australia.

I cant seem to get these Snap On hard handles on the trucks anymore so thats sweet. Older ratcheting screwdriver, still working in perfect condition with all the bits still inside. And then this older klein bottle opener, I know you can still buy these but I've always wanted one and its cooler this was my dads.

Found under 6 inches of clay along a long abandoned section of unpaved country road. At first I thought it was just a wedge, but there was a handle at some point. Very heavy. Currently soaking in vinegar.

Anyone do this? How's the battery work afterward?

I'm in the process of restoring an old cast iron bookpress, and my latest roadblock has left me completely stumped. There are two metal pins that are holding the rod in place. I have no idea what this technique is even called to begin researching how to remove them.

There are no holes on the other sides, so I can't just use a punch to punch it through. The one connecting the rod to the plate are flush (mostly) and the one on the top has a divot that I assume was made when it was being hammered in.

I'm at a total loss on how to remove them so I can get these pieces cleaned up.

Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

Hi, I picked up a vintage wrench very similar to this today at the local yard sale. Is this some sort of plumbing tool ?

This is a winged scraper used to take urethane off of a pinch-weld of a car. I have a sharpening stone which works great. But I’m looking for a faster method. Wondering if a Dremel or a die grinder would work with some sanding attachments. I use this tool often and don’t want to take it to a stone every other day.

Hey guys I do a lot of DIY projects and i want a dill that could help me to do my work, i do a lot of screwdriving and i drill a lot in wood and metals, and maybe in bricks once a year, what should i get for a long-lasting drill with a good quality and good performance Bosch: 65€, Einhell: 60€, makita: 80€ Thank you

Hi all, since I was tired to borrow a circular saw I’ve decided to buy one and because I’m a pretty basic user I didn’t buy a professional one. Today I’ve used it cutting 15mm plywood for some kitchen shelves, I’ve used it in the same ways I used the other, blade depth set correctly and with a straight piece of wood as a guide. The end result however was way less refined than what I’m used to. The cut seems wavy in certain point. While I was examining the saw I’ve noticed this play on the blade, the saw is new and it has its stock blade on. The old one was a basic Ryobi 150mm, this one is an Einhell with 165mm blade. Is it normal?