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A site dedicated to tools. All tools that are awesome and useful, from power tools, to hand tools to pneumatic tools to dentistry tools.

Just pictures and info on tools, not some crap tools that break when you use them, real tools.

Humans are the best tool makers and users on earth, show off the best.

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  • Include the tool name or trade term in the title. If it's more than one tool or a garage setup then just be as descriptive as possible.

  • Include the resolution in [brackets] in the title. We prefer higher resolution versus low quality resolution images.

  • Only submit static images.

  • Videos, collections/albums, interactive images/websites, and articles are not allowed.
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    • Original source is allowed and preferred over the approved hosts. If your submission is not on the list of approved hosts, but it is an original source, please use the tag [OS] so your submission is not removed in error. If your image is rehosted from another approved host it will be removed.
    • If you took the photo yourself, you can signify this by using the tag [OC] (original content) and after 24 hours you will be given special flair. If you don't receive flair after a few days feel free to message the mods.
  • Regarding reposts: it is not a repost unless it was posted to /r/toolporn less than three months ago, or if it's already in the top 100 of all time.

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    LA Factory closed so I bought a bunch to resell and picked up the display

    It’s not exactly a functional tool, but was really cool. Has a motor in it that opens and closes the jaws and the handle spins round. Unfortunately, I had to sell it two years ago, but I sold it to someone I know with a large collection of commercial displays and advertising.

    3 Comments
    2025/02/02
    18:39 UTC

    21

    Who doesn’t like big angles?

    6’6” solid aluminum tools. Got them from a bankrupt wannabe electric car company for scrap price. Haven’t found a use for them, but I’m still looking.

    11 Comments
    2025/02/02
    18:11 UTC

    128

    Very handy

    My older brother talked me into buying this on a black Friday sale. I’m glad he did. I’ve used it to start this four-cylinder diesel multiple times in the cold, plus a few cars at work on the same charge.

    31 Comments
    2025/02/02
    15:08 UTC

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    Die Handle

    Designed and made this 1.5" round die holder. Inspired by Starrett tap handles, the die is held by a pin in the handle that sets/retracts with the threaded cap.

    Garage-made, manual machines. Mill and lathe. Center is 4140, handles are 416 stainless.

    4 Comments
    2025/02/02
    14:09 UTC

    27

    NTD. Set of Williams supercombos 3/8 - 1-1/4” in industrial finish

    4 Comments
    2025/02/02
    12:55 UTC

    46

    Socket organization.

    I’m barely a weekender DIY-er but went for the toolgrid setup. I love how clean it looks, but those YouTube videos warning you that you’ll spend 6-7 hours on it were not joking.

    8 Comments
    2025/02/02
    05:37 UTC

    46

    Valve grinding compound in a slipping socket has saved my ass many times in 40 years. Just put a dab on the wrench.It now comes in $5 tubes available at your auto parts store.

    10 Comments
    2025/02/02
    02:09 UTC

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    Bought these batteries for $79 and got the 5.0 m12 ho free. Which is best? 3.0 vs 5.0?

    14 Comments
    2025/02/02
    00:47 UTC

    2 Comments
    2025/02/01
    19:39 UTC

    5

    Had anything tried these

    Anyone tried these yet

    21 Comments
    2025/02/01
    12:50 UTC

    26

    Tool belt has reached its final evolution

    And my wallet breathes a deep sigh of relief 🙏 Well, until I buy my tool chest 😅

    6 Comments
    2025/02/01
    04:16 UTC

    55

    Might have to upgrade from the US General sooner than I thought….

    It’s coming along… The more tools I buy the more I need. Lmao

    11 Comments
    2025/02/01
    03:53 UTC

    16

    Brand New Huge Craftsman USA 1-5/8" Combination Wrench

    9 Comments
    2025/02/01
    01:24 UTC

    49

    Socket drawer

    5 Comments
    2025/01/31
    21:47 UTC

    22

    KRSC430 Organization

    Looking for ideas/setups for my box, specifically sockets organizers that don’t look like trash. Would go with toolbox widgets but 12 for 20$ doesn’t seem worth it to me.

    2 Comments
    2025/01/31
    18:06 UTC

    45

    You all have inspired me

    Hello 👋🏽

    4 Comments
    2025/01/29
    22:05 UTC

    109

    Always a good day when you find snap on in a truck you're working on

    37 Comments
    2025/01/29
    20:57 UTC

    44

    Ratchet/socket driver collection.

    Does any one have any that they really like? That I don’t have, not talking about brands but styles.

    12 Comments
    2025/01/29
    20:35 UTC

    77

    Gearwrench Socket Drawer

    Getting a larger toolbox tomorrow so before this drawer is reorganized and moved into the bigger one, I thought I'd share it as a before the after photo.

    11 Comments
    2025/01/29
    00:03 UTC

    34

    My new Macsimizer

    Got this thing on a crazy deal, has one scratch on the back and my dealer knocked off almost half the price. Now to get it organized and filled

    2 Comments
    2025/01/28
    21:47 UTC

    70

    I may have a HiViz problem

    My OCD really likes these SJW organizers, and there’s very minimal wasted space in a 30” cart drawer.

    16 Comments
    2025/01/28
    04:56 UTC

    41

    Getting Organized KCP1422

    12 Comments
    2025/01/27
    20:13 UTC

    24

    Getting Organized KCP1422

    6 Comments
    2025/01/27
    20:13 UTC

    117

    Getting Organized KCP1422

    24 Comments
    2025/01/27
    20:12 UTC

    26

    Getting Organized KCP1422

    0 Comments
    2025/01/27
    20:11 UTC

    70

    Anybody else using a Fireball Tools vise?

    I friggin love this vise. Had it about a year now and even though it's huge it's works great for small projects too. And yes I added the white paint to it.

    Anybody else using them and if so, have you found any other uses besides normal vise uses?

    28 Comments
    2025/01/27
    19:19 UTC

    30

    Loving the new color combo!

    14 Comments
    2025/01/27
    17:31 UTC

    52

    Starting my tool collection at age 37 part II

    Did anyone else grow up liking (atomic) purple because of the Gameboy Color or is it just me?

    31 Comments
    2025/01/27
    04:06 UTC

    68

    This is a game changer

    Induction heat tool instead of a torch. Totally changing the stuck bolt game.

    16 Comments
    2025/01/27
    01:42 UTC

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