I am looking for a small toolset that i can put in my bag just in case, i go to a technical school and notice i need a wrench, pair of pliers and that kind of stuff on the daily and I would like just a small set to just put in my bag. I couldn’t find allot on the internet so i’m hoping you guys have some advice.

I work in a school maintenance department and do a little bit of everything from mechanical work to all out remodeling. Got a chance to straighten my truck up, thought I would snap some pics. If anyone has suggestions on storage I’m game so feel free to critique.

Looking to find a specific backing pad for a die grinder, the only ones I have are stiff but I would like to get some that are more flexible and curl up on corners so I can grind corners better. Any suggestions are appreciated

Saw this and have no clue what it is. Believe it might be a reducer that broke and was machined into a rounded cap.

My dad gave me this screwdriver/security bit set and I cannot figure out how any bits or attachments are supposed to go into it. The first picture is of the screwdriver tip, it's got what I think is a magnet in the tip but wont magnetize to anything and has an aluminum sleeve that pulls down and is spring loaded and nothing comes off. Theres an aluminum sleeve adapter thing that fits on the bits, and some standard size bits that would fit in a dewalt drill; a short Phillips and a long Phillips bit, a small drill bit and some other tools for disassembling electronics. No clue how to get stuff into the screwdriver.

It’s obviously some tool for making holes bigger, but for what? A friend gave it to me with no explanation.

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?

Does anyone know what this is?

My electric screwdriver finally broke, and I bought a Vessel USB driver and a bunch of their bits. (220USB-S1) Its super nice, but I'm considering returning it. My only issue, is the Micro USB Type B. And this is probably just me being neurotic, but I wanted your opinions.

The Japanese versions use the old USB Micro Type B charging cables, and the japanese hex bits with the 13mm groove on the end.

The models with a U (which I'm guessing means made for US) use USB-C, and the US style hex bits the the 9mm end groove.

I like the bits they offer in the Japanese 13mm style, but I'm not sure if I'd rather have that, or the USB-C.

I also don't really need the Hi Torque version, so I'm not even considering those. What are your thoughts?

Pretty much what the title says. I'm building an alcohol fueled blow torch/pipe and instead of using my lungs to get the needle shaped flame, I'd really like to set it up with my air compressor.

I also need to be able to vary how much air comes out so as to control the flame or entirely turn off the air so that it becomes just an alcohol lamp. However I also need to be able to use both of my hands to hold glass for lampwork or for doing small bits of metalwork/soldering. And I figured a foot pedal control (like for a sewing machine, tig welder, etc.) would be perfect but couldn't find any that weren't just switches.

If you're curious about the torch, google "Hanau alcohol torch" for something similar - the difference being that you use a little hand pump for that one to provide air and vary the amount of air. These aren't like a forced gas torch like modern torches. It's basically a small lamp flame with a metal nozzle that directs the air into the flame and produces the jet - a very very old way of working glass that dates back to prior to the renaissance - and I think a pretty cool one!

Thanks!

Edit: Also I'm not against building one or making one that uses digital controls as I have the necessary skills to put that together with a Pi Pico or similar. I'd just prefer to save myself the work if they exist and aren't too expensive.

Does anyone have experience with a good cut resistant glove for pipefitters and welders that don’t suck? We used to use the normal leather work gloves (left) but our companies policy has changed. They now require A4 cut gloves (center and right). The gloves on the right are super thick and hard to work in. They also suck in hot environments. The middle pair aren’t bad but obviously can’t grab hot material or weld in them. I’m trying to find a better option for our guys. Any input helps, thanks.

Just got a broken vise from my dad.

He got it from my grandpa when it broke 30-40 years ago.

My Dad had the 1/2 nut (not sure what the proper term is) replaced and figured it might have just worn down over the decades, and now it’s my turn to do the same.

Does that seem to be the problem?

How would you folks go about fixing or getting this fixed?

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

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

Found treasure I forgot i had in a dusty box under the bed.

A friend gave me this about 20 years ago.

I can't find much information about this other than it is a100 year old digital micrometer. Others I have seen inside the case says Ciceri "Smith" sans the 's ,and the 4 digit ones are really cool and quite valuable.

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

I have a hitachi/metabo hpt strap nailer. 99% of the time for me these are into NON-treated wood. I now need drive enough hanger nails into treated lumber that I'm looking to shoot them. Bright or electro-galvanized nails are not allowed into treated, at least here - IE lowes & HD sell nothing that's hot-dipped in that angle. I'm also sort of in the market already for a hanger nailer that will take 2-1/2" nails not just the 1-1/2.

What the h3ll on angles of paper-collated strap/connector hanger nails :(

• metabo: 36 degrees (no hot-dipped sold locally at all)
• dewalt/stanely/bostitch: 35 degrees
• simpson themselves: 33 degrees
  • also grip-rite, pro-fit (lowes), and a few other brands I haven't purchased before)
• the Senco advertises compatibility with 30-34 degrees
• paslode: 30 degrees

To what extent are any of these cross-compatible?

In particular, have you used the simpson 33degree hot-dipped successfully in the metabo, or dewalt/bostitch guns?

Thanks!

I got a used Evolution Rage 4 with a 7 1/4" carbide blade. Its a nice saw with good cuts. Some things I thinking about: -line laser and work light -Better clamp for less deflection -Holding smaller workpieces (150mm min) -Holding the cut off piece I might need a new base for that... Got a welding machine, a okayish drill stand and a cutoff saw (badumts) Did some of you modified your machines or build your own? Also:little ripple in the cutface, is that normal for the orange multiblade?

I have bit kits each with multiple copies of the same sizes and I got to looking at them and they don’t all fit into the screw the same. I’ve had an issue with Philips screws getting stripped (the small ones) and it got me wondering. If this is true how do you know which PH[X] to use?

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I'm trying to undo a metal bunk bed but I don't know how to undo this. See image.

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

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

I have just taken a look at our lawnmower and purchased a replacement “circlip” (cool name), I’ve now gone down a rabbit hole of circlips and pliers! But it’s super confusing. I’m looking for a tool that would do this Circlip.

I have come across circlips on the past at home, so would be willing to buy a set if that’s what people would recommend, but I at least need to be able to work with a Circlip of this style and size. I’ve gotten as far as working out that it’s an external clip, but most of the tools I can find seem to have two prongs for holes, which this clip doesn’t have!

Looking for UK available brand suggestions. Thanks in advance!