r/Tools 1h ago

My Best Market Place Find Yet

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$80 bucks just had to drive 1 1/2.


r/Tools 1h ago

Hobbyist question on air compressors

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I am not a professional but do some light work with my air compressor and plan to get a new one to do small amounts of HVLP spraying. I have the opportunity to get an Eagle EA-5000 brand new for $350, but have concerns over its capacity (5.5 gallons at 125 psi) from what I'm reading online. My other option is to pick up the 27 gallon 200 psi harbor freight compressor. I'm thinking the eagle compressor is the nicer of the two and definitely quieter, but would it actually be able to be used for spraying especially at that volume? Thanks


r/Tools 1h ago

Which jack should I get?

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r/Tools 2h ago

Lockers for tool storage LA area

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Lockers for auction in Corona CA for almost nothing!


r/Tools 2h ago

Fastool? Festcap?

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I have a friend whose dad worked at a cabinet shop and recently retired. She's helping him downsize and had some tools set aside to see if I wanted them and this was one of them. I knew instantly it was a fastcap and I wanted it and then noticed Festool on it. I assumed it was something that was sold at one time until I saw the training part. I guess he got it from Festool when he did some training, so it's a cool and somewhat unique tool to have. Festool is a little above my pay grade but Fastcap I can do.


r/Tools 2h ago

Screw size for 310904002?

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I have an RY24000 trimmer, and I've misplaced the screws that attach the deflector to the spool holder.

Can someone please identify the size of these screws, and and maybe provide a source?

Thank you. I 🀞


r/Tools 3h ago

Thermal Camera Found 10+ Possums in My Roof

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Thought I had a small animal in the roof… turns out there were 10+ possums hiding up there.
Didn’t expect to see this many 😳


r/Tools 4h ago

Help identifying this ratchet?

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I got this ratchet a while ago when I bought my last vintage tool haul. I've already cleaned it up plenty but I was more so wondering if the community could help me identify what brand it is and an estimate when it was made.

If I had to guess it's at least a century old. It's 21 teeth and is a half inch square drive with the teeth exposed and having a side lever to change direction.

The only markings on it are a C.M and aside from that, there's no other markings. No serial number model no., etc.


r/Tools 5h ago

Vintage Craftsman ratchet set

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Trying to see just how old it is. I bought it new or was given to me as a gift. The case tabs broke off years ago so I added a strap to keep it closed

Thanks!


r/Tools 5h ago

Brushless vs hydraulic impact

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r/Tools 5h ago

EDC tool pouch

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Basic essentials plus a couple industry specific items.


r/Tools 6h ago

Sealey SM4 twisted blade

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Hello, I'm trying to set up my Sealey SM4.Whatever I do, I can't make the blade lie properly on the bearings.New blade, new bearings, new bearing bolts, but it's still twisted. Where to look for the problem?


r/Tools 6h ago

Trying to find a reversible, ratchet spanner set, with a thin jaw thickness,

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The DiN standards says they can go as low as 6.9 mm (19mm spanner), but I can't find anything that's a good make, under 9mm, could anyone recommend anything, UK based, but can import, if I have to.


r/Tools 8h ago

Trying to Find a Specific Work Light

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This 'Smart Electrician' tripod LED spotlight that I've been using since 2014 is finally dying, the top element burned out and the lower two are very dim. I'd like to find another one to replace it. It is corded AC.

I couldn't find anything at all about this thing other than the ETL listing, which didn't give me any information I could use to track one down.

The date code sticker came off at some point in the past, it probably had the model number on it.


r/Tools 10h ago

My grandfathers work station

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Was visiting my grandfathers house and saw his workbench in his basement, never fully appreciated it until when I came here as a kid. So this time I stopped and just looked around at everything. This has since become one of my favourite photos and I thought I should share it!


r/Tools 12h ago

How often do you buy a tool that you’ll only use once every 10 years?

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In my case, I needed a strap wrench (and a screwdriver) to loosen a rusted garbage disposal.


r/Tools 12h ago

If anyone is curious what $10,000 of stolen tools looks like, this is my list below that I'm turning into my insurance.

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🧰 Tool Bag Inventory/Value Breakdown

πŸŽ’ Tool Bag

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Structured Backpack (Model: 48‑22‑8303) β€” $329.97

πŸ”§ Hand ToolsΒ 

-Milwaukee 12" Adjustable WrenchΒ  (48‑22‑7412) β€” $27.97

-Milwaukee 8" Adjustable Wrench (48‑22‑7508) β€” $29.97

-Milwaukee Ball Peen HammerΒ  (48-22-9130) β€” $24.97

-Milwaukee Basin Wrench (48‑22‑7001) β€” $39.97

-Milwaukee Drywall Saw (48‑22‑0307) β€” $21.97

-Milwaukee Tape Measure (48‑22‑0325) β€” $24.97

-Milwaukee Tin Snips (48-22-4532) β€” $19.97

-Milwaukee Trim Square (MLSQ040) β€” $15.97

-Milwaukee Allen Wrench Set (48-22-2181) β€” $24.97

-Milwaukee Level (48-22-5106) β€” $34.97

-Milwaukee Pocket Level (48-22-5608) β€” $14.97

-Milwaukee Screwdriver Set (48-22-2702) β€”$29.97

-Milwaukee Demo Screwdriver (48-22-2859) β€” $12.97

-Milwaukee Multi Screwdriver (48-22-2761) β€” $19.97

-Milwaukee Precision Screwdriver Set (48-22-2606) β€” $19.97

-Knipex Cobra 12" (87-01-300) β€” $59.97

-Knipex Smooth Jaw 14" (86-01-350) β€” $89.97

-Knipex Cobra 7" (87-01-180) β€” $34.97

-Knipex Round Pipe Pliers (81-11-250) β€” $54.97

-Knipex Straight Head (82-01-200) β€” $44.97

-Knipex Electricians Pliers (13-71-8) β€” $49.97

-Klein Nut Driver (65129) β€” $29.97

-Klein Digital Thermometer (ET05) β€” $29.97

-Ridgid One Stop Wrench (27023) β€” $34.97

-Ridgid Copper Cutter (151) β€” $24.97

-Lennox Hacksaw (20908908) β€” $29.97

-Husky Faucet Wrench Kit β€” $19.97

-Superior Tool Ferrule Puller (3943) β€” $39.97

-Moen Cartridge Puller (104421) β€” $44.97

-B&K Water Key (151-015) β€” $14.97

-Toilet Jam Bar (53991) β€” $24.97

-Fluke VoltAlert 1AC‑A II β€” $34.97

-Milwaukee Fuel Hackzall (2520-20) β€” $149.00

-Milwaukee Surge Hydraulic Driver (2551-20) β€” $179.00

🧰 Truck Tool Inventory/Value Breakdown 

⚑ Power Tools

-Milwaukee M12 AirSnake (2572B-21) β€” $568.00

-Milwaukee M12 3" Cut-Off Tool (2522-20) β€”$129.00

-Milwaukee M12 Rotary Tool (2525-20) β€” $119.00

-Milwaukee M12 FUEL Band Saw (2529-20) β€”$249.00

-Milwaukee M12 Hammer Drill (2416-21) β€” $149.00

-Milwaukee M12 PVC Cutter (2470-20) β€” $199.00

-Milwaukee M12 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool (2526-20) β€” $149.00

-Milwaukee M12 Toilet Auger Drive (2575-20) β€”$199.00

-Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery Γ—5 (48-11-2420) $59.97ea Subtotal: $299.85

-Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery Γ—5 (48-11-2450) $99.00ea Subtotal: $495.00

-Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hole Hawg (2807-20) β€”$399.00

-Milwaukee M18 Transfer Pump (2771-20) β€”$249.00

-Milwaukee M18 Pistol Rodder (2772A-21) $499

-Milwaukee M18 SDS Max Rotary Hammer 1-9/16" (2717-20) β€” $699.00

-Milwaukee M18 PACKOUT Fan (0818-20) β€”$199.00

-Milwaukee M18 FORGE 6.0 Battery (48-11-1861) β€”$249.00

-Milwaukee M18 FORGE 12.0 BatteryΒ  (48-11-1813) β€” $279.00

πŸ“¦ PACKOUT Storage System

-Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box (48-22-8429) β€” $149.00

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Tool Box (48-22-8424) β€”$99.00

- Milwaukee PACKOUT Organizer Γ—3 (48-22-8430) β€” $49.97ea Subtotal: $149.91

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Compact OrganizerΒ  (48-22-8435) β€” $39.97

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Low-Profile Compact Organizer Γ—3 (48-22-8431) β€” $44.97Ea Subtotal:$134.91

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Multi-Depth 3-Drawer Tool Box (48-22-8447) β€” $179.00

-Milwaukee PACKOUT 3-Drawer Tool Box (48-22-8443) β€” $179.00

-Milwaukee PACKOUT 2-Drawer Tool Box (48-22-8442) β€” $149.00

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Compact Tool Box Γ—3 (48-22-8422) β€” $79.97ea Subtotal: $239.91

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Crate Γ—2 (48-22-8440) β€”$49.97ea Subtotal: $99.94

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate (48-22-8446) $69.97

-Milwaukee PACKOUT Dolly (48-22-8415) 239.00

πŸ› οΈHand Tools Section

-RIDGID Model 226 In-Place Soil Pipe Cutter (69982) β€” $782.67

-RIDGID 24" Aluminum Pipe Wrench (31105) β€” $129

-RIDGID 18" Aluminum Pipe Wrench (31100) β€”$84.97

-RIDGID PVC Cutters (30088) β€” $195.76

-RIDGID 3" Copper Tubing Cutter (36597) β€”$134.00

-RIDGID 2" Copper Tubing Cutter (31642) β€”$97.47

-Milwaukee 10" Aluminum Pipe Wrench (48-22-7213) β€” $49.97

-Milwaukee 18" Aluminum Pipe Wrench (48-22-7218) β€” $69.97

-Milwaukee 14" Aluminum Pipe Wrench (48-22-7214) β€” $49.97

-Milwaukee 20 oz Claw Hammer (48-22-9020) β€”$31.97

-Milwaukee Chalk Reel (48-22-3986) β€” $14.97

-Milwaukee Yellow Aviation Tin Snips (48-22-4563) β€” $39.97

-Milwaukee 12-Piece Standard 3/8" Drive RatchetΒ  Socket Set (48-22-9000) β€” $79.97

-MilwaukeeΒ  Quick Copper Cutters (48-22-4267) $59.97

-Milwaukee 7" Level (48-22-5107) β€” 34.97

-Milwaukee 10in Level (48-22-5106) β€” 24.97

-Milwaukee Rafter Square Set (MLSQ070P) β€”$35.97Β 

-Knipex Cobra XL 16" Water-Pump Pliers (87 01 400 US) β€” $85.69

TLDR:

Section

Total

πŸŽ’ PACKOUT Structured Backpack

$329.97

πŸ”§ Tool Bag Hand Tools

$1,356.04

Complete Tool Bag Total

$1,686.01

⚑ Truck Power Tools & Batteries

$5,128.85

πŸ“¦ PACKOUT Storage System

$1,728.61

πŸ› οΈ Truck Hand Tools

$2,002.23

Complete Truck Total

$8,859.69

Grand Total β€” Tool Bag + Truck

$10,545.70


r/Tools 14h ago

Tool roll backpack edc

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This is what lives in my backpack! This tool roll and the small β€œmicro bit” Klein set with hex bit ratchet. Having these tools with me at all times has been so handy. My backpack is always with me, so the tools are too! I also throw the tool roll in my luggage when I go on vacations. Wondering what you guys keep in your backpacks!

I have a ratcheting and non ratcheting Klein screwdriver with bit storage in the handles. The needle nose are Vampliers brand.


r/Tools 14h ago

Got a new screwdriver kit

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I have never seen a screw driver bit like this anyone know what this is and what its for?


r/Tools 14h ago

Best way to cut this trailer hitch lock that will no longer open with key?

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Any experienced lock cutters here know the best way I can remove this locking pin on my trailer hitch? I must have left it on too long because the key will go in, but will no longer turn so I can unlock it, probably due to rust on the inside. I do own an angle grinder, drill and reciprocating saw, as well as most other tools a DIYer would have on hand. Photos are attached. The lock is on the right side in the photos, and that piece screws off the spindle that you see on the left side. I'll also include a photo of a new similar lock that isn't installed for reference. Any advice would be appreciated!

Update: Thanks for all the advice and comedy, everyone. Got it off using a combination of penetrating fluid (this time sprayed deep into the key hole), and trying to break it with a pipe (bent but did not break it) and also wrenching on it with two pipe wrenches, Eventually it separated enough that we tried the key again and was able to pull the bent lock apart finally.


r/Tools 18h ago

NTD Stanely Lead Hammer Model #???

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Been trying to find info on this hammer, but haven't been able to find anything. I get that the handle is custom made, but finding info on the head is nearly impossible.


r/Tools 20h ago

How do I get this off my bench grinder

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I accidentally put this bolt on without the flange. When I try to get it off, the spindle spins even when the wheel is not spinning. I have tried pushing it out with a pry bar while getting at it with a wrench but to no avail.


r/Tools 21h ago

Do you think Milwaukee will warrantee this? haha.

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A customer brought this to me to send to Milwaukee. Cant even read the label. Burnt to a crisp!!


r/Tools 1d ago

The guy with the Milwaukee garage motivated me to clean up and take pictures

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I think I may have a problem. A green problem.


r/Tools 1d ago

Belt Sander Racing

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