Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[Hay Dude]

For me lots of tools that come in mind are construction oriented...if any framing or construction work required the investment in these tools make your life so much easier its work every penny. The 22oz feel like 12oz Dewalt hammer is the best hammer in the world in my opinion what a difference it makes, then obviously an impact drill, wireless framing nailer and a 9'' square.

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If you like that hammer, try an Estwing E3 28oz mill face framing hammer.
I’ve pounded in 100’s of thousands of nails with mine. It’s a perfect hammer and I can’t destroy it.

 

[Rockbadchild]

If you like that hammer, try an Estwing E3 28oz mill face framing hammer.
I’ve pounded in 100’s of thousands of nails with mine. It’s a perfect hammer and I can’t destroy it.

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I could give it a try but not sure if my long twigs arms could swing that hammer all day lol ... usually I don't get the heaviest hammer, I like a balance of hammer weight and pounding force ... since I don't use one every day, but when I do I use it a lot so that's the reason I like the Dewalt since it is pretty light but pound very hard for its weight (they actually advertise feel like 12oz hit like 28oz) .. I am sure the Estwing E3 28oz is very good if you can swing it effectively, but I every time I go buy one, I look at the 28oz and I am always afraid that after 20lb of nails my hands wouldn't be able to hold it... what can I say I have office hands...

 

[LD1]

Too many fantastic tools to list over the years because they all have their own intended job to do and are equally fantastic at it. Many already mentioned. Im a milwaukee guy.....not a brand loyalty thing, I just think they have the best platform, batteries, and tools. But to each their own. Its not so much a brand loyalty thing anymore with cordless tools, cause several are good. Its a battery compatibility thing. Why would I want a milwaukee sawzall, a dewalt drill and impact, a makita grinder, and hitachi....etc. You get the point. Once you have a handfull of batteries, buying bare tools is relatively inexpensive. So most ted to stick to one platform. And aside from the common drills/impact/sawzall, I have the milwaukee small shopvac/blower. (blows up rafts and air mattresses WAY faster than the little 120v matress pumps), I have the leaf blower and a backpackk sprayer too.

And speaking of battery tools, if you do any auto-mechanizing..the little 3/8" battery ratchets are worth their weight in gold.

And having a mill and lathe in the shop has to be near the top. And for the cost of a GOOD drill press.....I could never justify owning one when a good used mill can be had for similar money and do SOOOO much more.

But having a mill, lathe, welder, and torches (and knowing HOW to use them)....I can make all sorts of cool things/tools/jigs,etc all with their own purpose.

My most recent and "fantastic" addition to the fleet falls under equipment more than tools. A ripper for the mini-ex. If you have a hoe of some kind and are gonna pluck stumps, its the ONLY way to go. I made this one cause I had the steel and couldnt justify the $1600 and month wait to order one. So I just bought the coupler for $400 and threw some scraps together. Already have ~50 hours and probably 100 stumps ranging from 6" up to 20" ripped out

 

[ovrszd]

If you like that hammer, try an Estwing E3 28oz mill face framing hammer.
I’ve pounded in 100’s of thousands of nails with mine. It’s a perfect hammer and I can’t destroy it.

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I've got one like that. My Nephew builds houses for a living. He calls them Elbow Killers. He let me drive a few nails with his framing hammer. Now I think less of my Estwing. Can't remember what brand his hammer is. Made out of some space age material that absorbs the shock. Minimizes stress on wrists and elbows. Even has a magnetic head. I'll hafta ask him about the brand name and try to get a picture of it.

 

[Hay Dude]

Estwings are good if you like a tink hammer. Tink are hammers that “tink” when you hit the nail. I like that. Its a crisp steel on steel sound. Wood handle hammers are thud hammer. The wood shaft absorbs more energy, but doesnt have the striking power of a steel shaft. More of a “thud”. Better for older joints.
I have a 22 oz Estwing for lighter framing and a 16oz stanley curve claw for trimming.

Nail guns are an amazing tool and they have relegated the hammer to 20P nails or finishing off partially driven nail gun nails for me.

 

[ovrszd]

Estwings are good if you like a tink hammer. Tink are hammers that “tink” when you hit the nail. I like that. Its a crisp steel on steel sound. Wood handle hammers are thud hammer. The wood shaft absorbs more energy, but doesnt have the striking power of a steel shaft. More of a “thud”. Better for older joints.
I have a 22 oz Estwing for lighter framing and a 16oz stanley curve claw for trimming.

Nail guns are an amazing tool and they have relegated the hammer to 20P nails or finishing off partially driven nail gun nails for me.

His hammer is steel handled. Well, some kind of metal. I should have took a picture and got details. I couldn't believe how much more effective it was. I'll get info from him.

 

[ovrszd]

Here's the rough in hammer my Nephew uses. I was very impressed by it.

15oz TIBONE™ Smooth/Curved Titanium Hammer

Most durable titanium framing hammer, the Stiletto TIBONE™ is 45% lighter than steel. All-titanium build with replaceable grip & face. Made in the USA.

www.stiletto.com

 

[Rockbadchild]

Here's the rough in hammer my Nephew uses. I was very impressed by it.

15oz TIBONE™ Smooth/Curved Titanium Hammer

Most durable titanium framing hammer, the Stiletto TIBONE™ is 45% lighter than steel. All-titanium build with replaceable grip & face. Made in the USA.

www.stiletto.com

really ehn ... I saw that one when I bought my last hammer, but I didn't choose it because it had a smooth head so I figured it would be prone to slip off the nail head.

 

[ovrszd]

really ehn ... I saw that one when I bought my last hammer, but I didn't choose it because it had a smooth head so I figured it would be prone to slip off the nail head.

I had this conversation with my Nephew. His face got red and he quietly said "if you hit the nail properly the hammer head doesn't need to be rough". We both laughed and I learned.

 

[Rockbadchild]

I had this conversation with my Nephew. His face got red and he quietly said "if you hit the nail properly the hammer head doesn't need to be rough". We both laughed and I learned.

fair enough, although sometime the angle is awkward, and it can get challenging.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

If you like that hammer, try an Estwing E3 28oz mill face framing hammer.
I’ve pounded in 100’s of thousands of nails with mine. It’s a perfect hammer and I can’t destroy it.

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That's the exact hammer my contractor friend/neighbor has. Who knows how many houses, decks, etc he's built with it.

 

[Oaktree]

I confess to brand loyalty when it comes to battery powered tools, specifically 18v ryobi rotary and hammer drill, leaf blower, vacuums, imact gun,flashlights, skill saw, sawzall, disc grinder, and more. Because they work and they all use the same battery and charger. I bought (over the yrs) many big and small ryobi batteries and aftermarket ryobi batteries. I mark the yr of purchase on the bottom just to track performance. Not a day goes by I don't use one of these tools. Last yr I recycled a 2014 battery. Ryobi tools are pretty darn good. The little skill saw and sawzall rock. They will do whatever you can do.

+1 on Ryobi 18v tools. I've probably got 10 of them now. 10-12 years ago someone gave me a couple (no batteries) that were mid-00s vintage. Discovered that the new batteries were still compatible, and just for the sake of standardizing stuck with them. All have stood up well.

I have to say that this worklight is one that exceeded my expectations. Didn't set out to get it but I needed batteries, and HD had a deal where you got a "free" tool if you bought a 2 pak of batteries. It was the last day of the sale, and the selection was pretty picked over, all that was left was this or a leaf blower (which I have no use for). Man, is this thing bright!! Unlike so many worklights it can be positioned so it actually shines on the work and not in your eyes or off to the ceiling, etc.

 

[scootr]

That's the exact hammer my contractor friend/neighbor has. Who knows how many houses, decks, etc he's built with it.

IF you swing a steel handled hammer long enough your chances of developing elbow and tendon trouble greatly increase over a wood handled hammer.
I swung a hammer for more than 3 decades

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

IF you swing a steel handled hammer long enough your chances of developing elbow and tendon trouble greatly increase over a wood handled hammer.
I swung a hammer for more than 3 decades

Building things here we use air nailer, but still use steel hammer a lot. He's in his 50s, no problem yet.

 

[2manyrocks]

Dewalt metal shears attachment makes cutting metal panels so much faster. https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWASH...1209747&sprefix=dewalt+nibbler,aps,243&sr=8-2

 

[SPYDERLK]

I had this conversation with my Nephew. His face got red and he quietly said "if you hit the nail properly the hammer head doesn't need to be rough". We both laughed and I learned.

And due to less deformation of the nailhead the smooth blow is more intense.

 

[Rustyiron]

Here's the rough in hammer my Nephew uses. I was very impressed by it.

15oz TIBONE™ Smooth/Curved Titanium Hammer

Most durable titanium framing hammer, the Stiletto TIBONE™ is 45% lighter than steel. All-titanium build with replaceable grip & face. Made in the USA.

www.stiletto.com

I worked with some young guys, they loved their $200 stilettos, but they were raised on air (guns) and that hammer was just for occasional use and nail pulling. Since it just hung in their bags most of the day the light weight and show off price is appealing. Their custom made bag (some guy in AK) although very expensive seemed to be well made and made to order.
I'm mostly "razzing" these guys and fully understand pride in your tools, fashionable or not.

 

[DGZRT]

I’m going to say without a doubt my Fenix PD35 flashlight is my most used and best tool I have . It’s in my pocket every single day and is used multiple times a day . I like them so much I bought 3 of them . You can even shine deer with them on high .

 

[DGZRT]

I like Milwaukee tools for cordless and corded .

 

[scootr]

I'm facinated with good tools, fast cars, and bad girls.