What's in your toolbox?

[Lexieinhouston]

Being a single Mom (empty nester) & a person who likes being a bit independent, I have come across a few hobby & non-hobby related things that are inexpensive and readily available to anyone. Those who have met me can probably make a guess as to what my real fav is. :)

Fresh & firm organic produce...never a need to hide

Zip-it: http://zipitclean.com/

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A brunch guest brought an awesome drill a couple of weeks ago (really, lol) as a gift because he knew I was trying to hang drapes...

What are your favorites?

PS... acknowledging now that we'd probably need a separate thread for all Fancyinheels or MsAthena's toolbox items, lol. :)


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[Guest062114-5]

My dremel tool is awesome...

[Lexieinhouston]

Looks exciting Lil one! I'm pretty sure you have many more though. :D

[Guest062114-5]

Originally Posted by Lexieinhouston

Looks exciting Lil one! I'm pretty sure you have many more though.

I do! I love my drill best, though...I hung all my own drapes.

[Lexieinhouston]

Me too! Waiting for a Tim the tool man (or woman) Taylor type to reply. I am considering changing several of my longstanding kitchen rules, pics, kitchen utensils, etc and I love coming across some tool that I didn't know I was missing. :)

[DallasRain]

I like "toy shopping" at Home Depot...........paint paddles,etc

and also the bed & bath stores.............brushes/salt scrubs/salad spoons,etc

[essence]

My grandfather gave me good advice many years ago - when you buy a tool, buy the very best quality, and it will last a lifetime.

Bit like women, I guess.

ps. I am still using a pair of his pliers which must be at least 60 years old, they haven't worn at all. I used to have a Stanley pump action screwdriver which would remove screws when all my other screwdrivers failed, but then it fell apart. Even Stanley new tools are not as good as their old stuff.

Old tools just keep on doing the job, no fuss, no drama, just get the results needed.

[john353]

Originally Posted by essence

My grandfather gave me good advice many years ago - when you buy a tool, buy the very best quality, and it will last a lifetime.

Agreed.

Having had the opportunity to work on several commercial construction sites, I'm a firm believer in buying the best quality tools that you can afford.

When it comes to power tools, I won't buy what is considered DIY or homeowner grade. I only buy commercial grade drills, saws, rotary hammers, chipping hammers, jack hammers, etc...
Milwaukee and Dewalt are my personal favorites and I have also had very good luck with Bosch and Makita as well.

Spend the money and buy once. You won't regret it later.

[tbone77494]

Agree with j353 except for one thing - I always pick up the "black Friday" special cordless drill special at home depot or Lowes. It is usually cheaper than a new battery for the good tools. If it drops off a roof or falls in the pool, or gets stolen or left somewhere, no biggie.

On hand held stuff, screwdrivers etc, just be sure to avoid crap from China.

[SpiceItUp]

Agreed J353, buy quality once there's so much junk out there that will break on you in the middle of a job.

All my power tools are, as j353 mentioned, construction grade not homeowner grade. No Ryobi or Harbor Freight cheap garbage. I too, favor Dewalt but also Porter Cable, Makita, and Bosch. I'm not in a trade just a serious DIYer but I like having the right tool for the job.

For hand tools yeah avoid cheap Chinese crap made from substandard alloys. I prefer old school Craftsman from Sears and even the new stuff is fine as the have lifetime warranty just walk in with the broken, walk out with a new.

[Still-Naughty]

Originally Posted by SpiceItUp

Agreed J353, buy quality once there's so much junk out there that will break on you in the middle of a job.

All my power tools are, as j353 mentioned, construction grade not homeowner grade. No Ryobi or Harbor Freight cheap garbage. I too, favor Dewalt but also Porter Cable, Makita, and Bosch. I'm not in a trade just a serious DIYer but I like having the right tool for the job.

For hand tools yeah avoid cheap Chinese crap made from substandard alloys. I prefer old school Craftsman from Sears and even the new stuff is fine as the have lifetime warranty just walk in with the broken, walk out with a new.

+1 also

I'm in a trade where I have quite a bit of money invested in tools, and depend on them to get shit done. It's important to buy quality, you buy some crap, it'll bite you in the ass, guaranteed! I'm not saying everyone needs to buy professional grade, but buy professional brand at least.

[essence]

OK, what's the oldest tool in your toolbox? I said 60 years, but that is a guess. Could be 80 or more. It is still my main general purpose pliers. Absolutely no slack.

[Pistolero]

Well, since this never went where I thought it might, it is not hobby related.

So, off to the sandbox.

[essence]

Originally Posted by Pistolero

Well, since this never went where I thought it might, it is not hobby related.

So, off to the sandbox.

I did try, mentioned pump action and longetivity of old tools, but nobody took the bait....DallasRain mentioned paddles, which got me interested....

[Russ38]

Because of the industry I work in, I have bought and accumulated a shit load of tools over the years...I wouldn't so much say I have a toolbox but a garage and multiple stacked tool chests to house all this shit. I agree with everyone about buying the best shit....Every hand and pneumatic tool I own are Snap-On brand....as far as power tools, DeWalt has always been reliable to me....and for the rest of the shit.... cutting torches, welding machine, sand blaster and air compressors could turn into a whole different topic...Lol....but I do some restoration projects in my spare time, when I have it...I'm currently restoring a '71 motorcycle.