Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[Captain Dirty]

For ArlyA

Klein markets 11 in 1, Milwaukee markets 13 in 1, the extra 2 being the 3/8" and 5/16" internal hex (Allen) sleeves that hold the 1/4" hex bits.

 

[Tinhack]

This stihl magum beast rocks with power and I can start and stop it while wearing it. Best tool I bought last summer...

I have, most likely, a cheaper version (not Stihl). It has electric push button start with auto choke. It has a small rechargeable battery about the size of a pack of cigarettes. From what I remember--I quit smoking years ago.

 

[BravoXray]

For ArlyA

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Got one of those right here in my desk drawer, very handy to have.

Someone, I know who she is, "borrowed" the previous multi-screwdriver I kept in my desk, and I never saw it again. She could lose and aircraft carrier I believe.

 

[RobertEH]

70 lumens isn't a lot, about like a 10 watt incandescent or 1 watt led (guessing), but about same as an old style 2 D cell flashlight. I have powerful ones, up to a million candlepower but is just a little smaller than pen or sharpie, fits in pocket and enough to see 20-30 feet ahead.View attachment 785648

On the subject of portable flashlights...

I picked up the Streamlight Pocket-mate the other day. So far I am very happy. It fits on my keychain, is rechargeable and the spec say:
-High: 325 lumens; 76m beam; runs 20 minutes
-Low: 45 lumens; 28m beam; runs 1 hour.

I somehow think actuals may be less... but good enough for the occasional use

Also on my keychain is a set of magnifying lenses, and a locking carabiner with a breaking strength of 4kN (Just under 900 lbs).

Light: https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-73300-Keychain-Rechargeable-Flashlight/dp/B09351Z6JM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=streamlight+pocket+mate&qid=1686059245&sprefix=streamlight+poce,aps,181&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCSDFVT1JHSThNUkwmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMTI3MzUyN1RRT1dURk41RU5GJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxODExOTIyMlhONUJYS1BXMlhMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Lenses: https://www.amazon.com/ThinOPTICS-Keychain-Reading-Glasses-Strength/dp/B01KJQ7IVI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2BAERX44H2KLY&keywords=keychain+glasses&qid=1686059501&sprefix=keychain+glasses,aps,188&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTlcxQUlaS1VRWTBMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAyMzM2SVFITzRPOUQyRVZUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMDA4MzAxVU1IUzk3SU5CUE9IJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Locking biner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096897RLY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ArlyA]

Actual battery capacity = 1/2 as stated by manufacturer.

Paint longevity = 1/4 to 3/4 as stated by manufacturer.

Light lumens = 3/4 as stated by manufacturer.

Actautor max output = 3/4 as stated by manufacturer.

What's your favorite manufacturers statement?

 

[2manyrocks]

20 yr roof shingle.

 

[WinterDeere]

Surprised no one has posted their coffee machine yet. Ahead of the bottle opener, caffeine the most useful tool in any environment.

My bar counter is populated with:

Baratza Sette 270 espresso grinder
Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder
Bunn A10 commercial coffee pour-over machine
Highly-customized Gaggia Classic Pro PID and pressure profiling
A good old classic cheap Bodum French press

 

[WinterDeere]

What's your favorite manufacturers statement?

Victory Golden Monkey Belgian-style Tripel ABV, at least 2x that stated by manufacturer... or so many claim.

 

[two_bit_score]

Goggles to wear when using the Stihl Mangnum 800c backpack blower. In addition to hearing protection.

 

[Oaktree]

20 yr roof shingle.

Roof shingle life is very dependent on (1) local climate and (2) proper installation.
I put "20 year" shingles on my first house when I bought it in 1977. Last time I drove by there (a couple years ago) the house had the same roof. But this was in New England, I'm sure in the south where heat and solar intensity were much greater it would have been a different story.