r/toolporn

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I need just a bit more space, but this will have to do. I definitely like the tool grid much more than the tekton rails.

I've tried a lot of combination wrenches over the years, but I keep coming back to the FACOM 440. It has a slight rise and a 15° offset—a combination that gives excellent clearance while keeping the profile low. It's one of those designs that just feels right to use.

Only problem... my 21 mm has apparently gone missing. If anyone finds it, let me know. 😄

Had a few custom chassis' made for a vintage tube amplifier, and I am having the damndest time finding a suitable gun or punch. Here is what the manufacturer said to me: "Please search for “Semi-tubular Rivet Crimping Mold Flanging Punch” on eBay or AliExpress. Since the rivet diameter is 3.4mm, select Diameter 3.0, and since the rivet length is 3.5mm, select the 3.5mm product. However, because the rivet head is round, you must also take into account the area where the head touches the surface during the process. Please attach the photos I send. This riveting work requires extreme caution. Because it is a difficult task, we manufacture and supply the rivets and screws."

Just got into Metabo HPT to complete a load out set.

Some sales, some ebay, some looting the van and shop to build a set of tools for me to use on jobs. NGL, the tool I was most excited to try was the vacuum. It’s got a wand, and I don’t have to bend and crawl.

To come is a HiKoki WH36DD import in yellow and purple that looks sublime.

You all mildly handy people know it, sometimes somebody asks you if you can help and come over to do a small thing.
You arrive and the small thing requires much more than anticipated and you brought nothing with you.

I had enough and started to collect doubles and got the few things i was missing and made a backpack with most of the things i could need in that situations.

I started collecting these because I wanted to figure out what made them so appealing. They're fun to own and interesting to look at... but I still haven't found many situations where I'd actually reach for them. 😄

Has anyone here had better luck with these?

Because you all liked the picture of my workshop, i thought i add a picture of my toolwall with abit more details.
Like said before, i mostly work on bicycles - hence the vast variaty of ratchets, bits and allen keys.

Mainly for bicycle maintenance.

Great time saver, every shop needs one of these or similar. Click to enlarge.

idk where else to post this just wanted to know what the hell these weird ass tools are on this old cheap Swiss Army knife thing never seen any shit like this lmao

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On my restoration list; toothpick for scale, have actually had it for many years.

I hear in good shape these can go for big money!

Edit... meant to add it’s dated 1-46.

I couldn't pass up such a good deal....we do have continuity in the motor so now let's see how much I actually use it. Ha! $178.00 thrift store score.

Found this display in a Japanese used tool shop. I could've spent an hour just looking at the wall.

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