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Did you know? Electricians are using trained ferrets to pull wires through tight tunnels. No tool can reach, and it actually works.

u/B-A-R-F-S-C-A-R-F — 23 hours ago
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When you don't want to switch out your battery until next year.

u/lynivvinyl — 21 hours ago
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I never said ryobi was superior

I just said you are getting ripped off when buying a blue/red tool, that is not much MORE superior to ryobi. 3/8 4inch lags all day long.

u/AwningGuyNJ — 23 hours ago
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29 years was a good run…

but the Snappy dead-blow is dead. Rest in Pieces, old friend.

u/Hydroidal — 1 day ago
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Hyper tough

I bought these hyper tough water pump pliers just kind of as a joke, thinking no way they would last me more than a day. But honestly, these things are freaking amazing. Been using them for around five months now and no issues whatsoever plus it was only $10 so that’s awesome lol

u/PumpkinBrilliant1955 — 1 day ago
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NTD

Had my Ideal 1/2 inch bender for 25 years. Broke last week. Ideal shipped a new one out right away. Free of charge

Thank you

u/Alternative_Sun8585 — 1 day ago
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Look at what I just found in the middle of the street? Someone is sure going to miss it.

u/zm02581346 — 22 hours ago
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70 years old and still spinning. 1950s Hitachi HU-GN drill in its original, untouched states.

u/OldJapaneseTools — 1 day ago
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Is this a bad electric brake? Brand new

I just got this saw, and it sounds worse in person, but it comes through ok on video. It has a weird warbely grinding sound when slowing down. I have removed the blade and ran it, and it doesn't make the sound. Is this a bad electric brake or something else? Blade is on tight and level to the mounts.

u/Cute_Education_3117 — 23 hours ago
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Steinwhale released 3 new double-ended stubby bit sets. Could be huge for some micro tool kit setups. The bit driver that comes with it too. Here's a bit of compatibility testing and other observations

u/I_found_BACON — 1 day ago
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Long term storage during deployment

Long story short I’ll be off having Army adventures for a year. What should I do with my rechargeables? I know my stains are probably a loss, I don’t have a ton invested there anyway, but I’d like my batteries to work when I get back. Leaving them on the charger for a year feels a little unsafe but I’m open to suggestions

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u/Appalachianfairytale — 1 day ago
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Vintage SPECIAL CONDOR Hand-Operated Hair Clipper – “MADE FOR BARBER”【OC】

I came across this at a second-hand tool shop vintage hand-operated hair clipper at a second-hand tool shop.

It has a finger ring on the back and a scissors-like operating mechanism. The blade is stamped “SPECIAL CONDOR – MADE FOR BARBER.”

I’m always fascinated by the craftsmanship and mechanical ingenuity found in old hand-operated tools.

u/Dry_Schedule_7520 — 1 day ago
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Do the new magnetic parts holders get scared when they see the condition of their comrades.

u/itschism — 1 day ago
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Did anyone know what I can colour in on my impact socket to make it like Milwaukee’s standout number.

My current sockets have no paint over the number it’s just an engraving. I find it difficult to see them.

u/jahid2003 — 2 days ago
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what jobs do you use these on?

ive been using regular allens, hex, torx for years but everyone online tells me i need to upgrade to some real t-handle wrenches

what jobs do you use these on vs a regular allen or even a socket driven allen, hex, torque set?

thandles seem very crude and basic. please enlighten me

u/dixie2tone — 2 days ago
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Japanese tool day. I tried a Vessel screwdriver & now I love Japanese tools?

I guess I was living under a rock, because I didn't know you could get Japanese steel without the premium prices.

u/BloodyQueefX — 2 days ago