/r/specializedtools
A place to post tools which were created for a specific purpose.
Doesn't necessarily have to be one purpose.
Post specialized tools.
We originally didn't want a lot of rules, because we thought this was a pretty straightforward sub. However, some posts have shown there needs to be a few.
- No requests for tool identification. (see /r/whatisthisthing)
- Any machine posts should be focused on the actual tool that's being used as a result of the machine. This sub isn't for the actual machines. (see /r/machineporn)
- No all-caps titles. A lot of new spam accounts put all-caps titles. These posts will be removed.
/r/specializedtools
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How you stop a running 2' water main. Hydraulic bladder/piston with embedded core drill.
12:51 UTC
Wall mounted tool for tracking crack growth
19:12 UTC
44 yr old cheap Taiwan import - Buffalo brand - still going strong…
It was super cheap at the time , think if it as old Temu
14:03 UTC
Christmas Tree Shaker
It shakes Christmas trees.
04:12 UTC
A cage for inflating mining equipment tires
05:10 UTC
Crain cushion lock cutter (carpet row cutter) for cutting carpet seams
18:38 UTC
Drum Tuning Key & Marching Drum Tuning Key
Used to tune the tension rods of drums. The bigger one is only used in marching percussion which requires high tension because the drumheads are made out of Kevlar.
07:28 UTC
Running shoes spikes screwdriver
11:30 UTC
Telehandler for carrying poles/pipes in confined areas.
Pettibone Cary-lift 204. Telehandlers designed with poles/pipes in mind.
I can carry 1, 120 foot with a 85 inch circumference Douglas fir or up to 12, 35" red pines in one jaw.
00:55 UTC
Electrical Connector Removing Pliers
23:27 UTC
Even smaller concrete truck for even smaller loads (GPS Enabled)
20:27 UTC
A box full of magical items. When used correctly they cast a high level protection spell. Protecting you from electrical attacks cast by idiots.
18:44 UTC
This road crossing for stones in Switzerland
21:15 UTC
Glass bead mirror warmer
Used to warm the little mirrors doctors and dentists use.
21:46 UTC
Torque nutrunner, for big nuts :)
17:14 UTC
Induction-heated knife
They use these in the tire industry to cut pieces of rubber during the tire-making process, using either a push or pull cut, sometimes both. They're heated up via an electrical current in a special holder device that you can also use to scrape excess material off the blade. You've heard the phrase, "Like a hot knife through butter," well, it turns out it works pretty well for other mediums, too.
15:45 UTC
The Yolk Fan, made for assessing egg yolk color to monitor chicken nutrition
17:11 UTC
Valve Spring Compressor for pre-WWII side-valve engines (Model A, Model T Fords, etc.)
00:49 UTC
A handsaw tooth setting tool
Set the kerf to maximum on an old saw. Is now the best drywall saw evar!
22:25 UTC
Pumping station with integrated debree clearer
09:02 UTC