r/Tools 5h ago

Tekton or Irwin?

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Looking for advice on pliers. I only want to buy once and I’m aiming for pro-sumer grade quality, but realistically I’m more of a DIYer. I know a lot of you recommend mixing brands since each one does certain tools better—but budget-wise, I’m leaning toward a set for the value. Just trying to find one brand that’s solid across the board and good enough for everything I’ll need.


r/Tools 1h ago

How to remove screw that keeps spinning?

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Hi guys, I cannot remove the screw on the frame of the gravel bike I bought second hand.


r/Tools 23h ago

Does any one know what this is?

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I can’t find any markings on some of these. If anyone has any info on what they might be I greatly appreciate it.


r/Tools 20h ago

About how much is this worth

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I just got some tools at a garage sale and I was wondering about how much it’s worth of tools Many Craftsman,northern,olyimpia And other china and etc tools


r/Tools 3h ago

Any1 know what this is used for?

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r/Tools 17h ago

Hammer identification

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my grandfather is a general contractor and while cleaning out a old shed i found this hammer, i was wondering what company made it, and more importantly what years it was produced, im interested to see how old it is. thank you in advance. (also any tips for removing rust would be appreciated)


r/Tools 12h ago

Washers. https://youtu.be/F4EvMVpx1Pw?si=02_NOEvY_FLUgUyl

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Not sure if video links are allowed here but if you guys are like me you'll enjoy this 20 minute video appreciating washers.


r/Tools 21h ago

How the heck am I supposed to get this bearing out?

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Before I take a Dremel to it what should I do? I've tried hooking behind it, but it won't budge. I don't have a slide hammer. This bearing does not want to come off the shaft or casting. Before I can replace it with a bearing that has balls the remnants of this one need to come out


r/Tools 22h ago

Please tell me I'm not crazy

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This doesn't have a serenaded edge, right? I can't find a blade guard anywhere. I got this from our local hardware store. I tightened the tape all the way in. Maybe I have it loaded wrong? Tape is on the handle just to hold it—didnt want to waste it. I've been using a knife to cut.

Thanks in advance, everyone!


r/Tools 17h ago

Would anyone be interested in This item ⁵⁵Û0before throw it in the scrap bin? I know what it's for but have no use for any of it or know what it's worth ..

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r/Tools 23h ago

Also this one. It’s a number 58 w a W on it. Different than others I’ve seen and not sure what it is exactly and what it may sell for.

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You can see no 58 and then a W to the right of it. Is the W part of the stamp? Or maybe someone initial?


r/Tools 14h ago

What is this

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r/Tools 14h ago

If you could restart, would you switch to a different ecosystem if tool?

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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?


r/Tools 4h ago

Is there a tool for this very tight space?

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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?


r/Tools 4h ago

I get it now, NTD

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r/Tools 1h ago

I need a recommendation for a drill

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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


r/Tools 13h ago

Pittsburgh Brand Hand Tools??

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I've never bought much from Harbor Freight. But it seems like I see their house brand allll over the place. I have a single ½" breaker bar that's 24" from them. That's it as far as tools go.

My question being, just how well are these 2 drives made? I don't need anything remotely close to super tough, but I'd like to know of these are worth the price they're asking.


r/Tools 18h ago

Is there any locks I can use for my tool bag?

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Looking for lock recommendations, thank you!


r/Tools 1d ago

Automotive tools

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76 bits 19 piece auto trim removal tool kit Adjustable 15mm wrench 3/8 combination wrench 7/16 combination wrench 1/2 combination wrench 9/16 combination wrench 5/8 combination wrench 8mm and 9mm ratching combination wrench 10mm combination wrench 11mm combination wrench 12mm combination wrench 13mm combination wrench 14mm combination wrench 15mm combination wrench 16mm combination wrench 17mm combination wrench 18mm combination wrench 19mm combination wrench 20mm combination wrench 21mm combination wrench 22mm combination wrench 23mm combination wrench Driver for sockets 2 ratchets that are 3/8 drive 2 ratchets that are 1/4 drive 3/8 drive sockets and extensions and adapter Two 3in extensions All of my sockets are shallow unless spark plug sockets 3/8 7/16 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 9mm 10mm 11mm 13mm 14mm 15mm 16mm 17mm 19mm 3/8 to 1/4 adapter 5/8 spark plug socket 13/16 spark plug socket 1/4 sockets and extension 4in extension 4mm 4.5mm 5mm 5.5mm 6mm 7mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 12mm 13mm 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16 11/32 3/8 7/16 15/32 1/2 Fantikk Nex S1 Pro Cordless Screwdriver Kit that comes with the 16 bits Hammer Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Get any other socket size that I do not have for SAE and metric either in 1/4 drive or 3/8 drive and then no need for any bigger drive size Combination wrench sizes that I don't have in metric 6mm and 7mm then get every SAE size combination wrench I'm missing and then get every other socket size in either 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive sizes and shallow and deep


r/Tools 17h ago

Is this good?

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I got this screwdriver from dollarama.if you also have this one. Can you tell me if it's any good for heavy use


r/Tools 22h ago

What kind of saw is this? Found it in my Grandpa's tools

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r/Tools 27m ago

Why?

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When I hold my tiny level on the left side of the blade, it looks fine but when I told my tiny level on the right side of the blade, it doesn’t look level. I’m pushing the tiny level up against the blade with my finger so I know it’s not restingon the table saw table. I’m just confused why one side would say one thing and another side would say another. Is it just the cheap blade that came with it?


r/Tools 1h ago

Isn’t this too much play?

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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?


r/Tools 7h ago

Unknown

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Does anyone know what tool this is?


r/Tools 12h ago

Need advice for SAE tools

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Since I am currently having a project needing SAE tools and these are not common at all in germany, I wanted to ask for good brands or sets of tools. Doesn‘t need to be pro-tools, but shouldn‘t be the cheapes crap either. Thanks everyone! :)