Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[2manyrocks]

I need one of those in my tractor tool box. I'm gonna search for one. Thanks.

Tractor supply sometimes has that style wrench.

 

[ovrszd]

Tractor supply sometimes has that style wrench.

Thanks!!!! Being in the boonies, I'll start my online search there!!

 

[LouNY]

Klien makes several adjustable wrenches like that, often called a spud wrench.

 

[Hay Dude]

I keep one of those in my tractor that still has a 3 point on it. Very handy tool.

 

[jjeff]

Ever see an ironworker missing a few digits? Multiple uses for a spud wrench old-timer I knew would attempt to build and fix anything with a spud wrench, channel locks, and 5" angle grinder lol.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Free tools are fantastic!! I inherited all of my dad's tools last summer and there are some serious gems in there. This is just a TINY sample of the amazing tools I got, mostly Made in the USA. Chicago Pneumatic impact from back in the day, Old Weller soldering iron, barely used Milwaukee hole saw set, MADE IN MILWAUKEE imagine that .

 

[Oaktree]

Probably current or some former experienced carpenters will roll there eyes at this one got this Franklin brand stud finder as a gift (perhaps my wife was trying to politely tell me something) lol I don't think I've ever missed a stud or backing since. I despise using drywall anchors. One thing Ive practiced especially on personal building projects is to add extra backers where towel racks, stair railings, even tp holders will go etc. it's a great way to use up 16+" cutoffs and random leftover 2x. When I built my cabin it's probably 2x stronger with all the backers I nailed in lol.

+1 on the stud finder. I also tend to avoid drywall anchors when I can and, like you go with backers if I have the wall open.
Stud finders can be finicky to use, and don't work well if there's dense insulation behind the wall (such as blown-in cellulose).

Klien makes several adjustable wrenches like that, often called a spud wrench.

That's what I've always heard them called. To me a dibble is kind of like an awl with a T-handle, generally used for planting seeds.

 

[jjeff]

+1 on the stud finder. I also tend to avoid drywall anchors when I can and, like you go with backers if I have the wall open.
Stud finders can be finicky to use, and don't work well if there's dense insulation behind the wall (such as blown-in cellulose).


That's what I've always heard them called. To me a dibble is kind of like an awl with a T-handle, generally used for planting seeds.

Cheap stud finders are about as useless as drywall anchors in a home with kids lol imo even if calibrated correctly. The Franklin brand I have seems to be much better that's why I mentioned it, requires no calibration, eventually at my cabin after putting all the base, etc in my wife got decorative things for the cabin to hang on walls, cabin has open and closed cell foam, never missed a stud or backers up there or other places I've used it, the older models like mine don't have a voltage detector, however newer construction should have steel plates on the studs where wiring and plumbing is passing thru or at least that's what I did.

 

[WinterDeere]

Klien makes several adjustable wrenches like that, often called a spud wrench.

Putting a Klien logo on any random tool automatically adds an extra zero to the price.

 

[LouNY]

Putting a Klien logo on any random tool automatically adds an extra zero to the price.

Not as bad as green paint

 

[WinterDeere]

Not as bad as green paint

You must mean Greenlee.

 

[Captain Dirty]

I also will endorse the utility of an adjustable spud wrench. As most of you who own an assortment of different adjustable (Crescent-type) wrenches have discovered, price is a good indicator of quality. The $40 - $50 tools from Crescent, Williams, Klein, et al adjust more easily and hold adjustment better than cheaper tools.

Putting a Klien logo on any random tool automatically adds an extra zero to the price.

On the Klein wrenches the extra zero is that little hole to which one attaches a lanyard. If you work over water or overhead, having a tethered tool can be a godsend.

 

[BravoXray]

The most expensive single tool I have bought was the rotisserie I am using in the restoration of my 70 Nova. It made the job far easier than it would have been without it. The painter even loved it being on the rotisserie, made prep and painting a whole lot easier.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

This is something I bought a few weeks ago at Tractor Supply on sale about $9 I believe, so the "cheap" extreme of fantastic tools.
It's not that bright (70 lumens) but what I like is it fits in my pocket like an ink pen. It's about as bright as the old 2 D cell incandescent flashlights. Plenty of light at night walking or putting key in door.
Two for $9...great deal.

 

[jjeff]

This is something I bought a few weeks ago at Tractor Supply on sale about $9 I believe, so the "cheap" extreme of fantastic tools.

It's not that bright (70 lumens) but what I like is it fits in my pocket like an ink pen. It's about as bright as the old 2 D cell incandescent flashlights. Plenty of light at night walking or putting key in door.
Two for $9...great deal.

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As I've gotten older and somewhat dependent on extra lighting almost every shirt I own has breast pockets. Ive become dependent on putting stuff I use frequently in them nice they have pen clips on them so when you bend down your shirt pockets aren't emptied which also happens frequently.

 

[ovrszd]

Klien makes several adjustable wrenches like that, often called a spud wrench.

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Thanks for the research Lou!!! I'm getting me one!!!

 

[ovrszd]

I keep one of those in my tractor that still has a 3 point on it. Very handy tool.

Yep, that's my goal. Found a two pack. One will go on the tractor, one on the welding bench.

 

[ovrszd]

Free tools are fantastic!! I inherited all of my dad's tools last summer and there are some serious gems in there. This is just a TINY sample of the amazing tools I got, mostly Made in the USA. Chicago Pneumatic impact from back in the day, Old Weller soldering iron, barely used Milwaukee hole saw set, MADE IN MILWAUKEE imagine that . View attachment 785398 View attachment 785399View attachment 785400

Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Would give me a very comfortable feeling to have my Dad's tools in my shop. You were Blessed!!!

And then there's those that complain about having to "clean up" their Dad's stuff.

 

[ovrszd]

This is something I bought a few weeks ago at Tractor Supply on sale about $9 I believe, so the "cheap" extreme of fantastic tools.
It's not that bright (70 lumens) but what I like is it fits in my pocket like an ink pen. It's about as bright as the old 2 D cell incandescent flashlights. Plenty of light at night walking or putting key in door.
Two for $9...great deal. View attachment 785520View attachment 785521

I need a replacement light to store in my small items drawer in the rolling tool chest. After standing there looking at several choices, completely confused, I just walked off. The whole lumen thing means nothing to me. I need to confer with my mechanic Son regarding what I might need. Those look like the ticket to me!!!

 

[ovrszd]

As I've gotten older and somewhat dependent on extra lighting almost every shirt I own has breast pockets. Ive become dependent on putting stuff I use frequently in them nice they have pen clips on them so when you bend down your shirt pockets aren't emptied which also happens frequently.

I'm still a T-shirt or sweatshirt guy. But I did evolve to carpenter jeans and/or carpenter shorts. My wife learned early on to search the cargo pockets before washing.

Did you know you can wash a Sharpie and it don't leak or stain the clothes??? I was impressed. My wife scolded me.