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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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    22

    Tool Vending Machine

    8 Comments
    2024/12/03
    10:42 UTC

    151

    Blacked out Milwaukee tools.

    Decided to finally dye my Milwaukee tools, what is everyone's thoughts? I personally like the red but this black is KILLER! I'd love to see Milwaukee offer Black and Tan colorways in the future, also feel like that would also invite a much larger demographic but I could be wrong.

    33 Comments
    2024/12/02
    05:22 UTC

    5

    Eat a good breakfast to start the day right

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    04:05 UTC

    44

    Bought my first Icon sockets and had to reorganize the top drawer

    Picked up a set of the Icon 3/8 Metric Deep Impact sockets on sale. While reorganizing things I realized the impact socket sets in this drawer are all different brands.

    SAE: 1/2 Deep Husky, 1/2 Shallow Westward, 3/8 Deep Matco

    Metric: 1/2 Deep USA Craftsman, 1/2 Shallow Snap On, 3/8 Deep Icon, 3/8 Shallow Mac

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    20:00 UTC

    10

    Craftsman Allen Wrench Handle

    Very handy little tool when you need to secure bolts in a tight space.

    4 Comments
    2024/12/01
    01:03 UTC

    75

    I have an affinity with Japanese tools and puns.

    14 Comments
    2024/12/01
    00:44 UTC

    25

    Giving them a try

    Bought these for work I have a few long handle snap on ratchets, But those stay at home as my work supplies the tools. But we don’t have long handled half-inch ratchet just Johnson bars and those ratcheting adaptors. I want to see how they’re gonna hold up against the cement truck life. Snap On prices are getting a little crazy.

    9 Comments
    2024/11/30
    20:07 UTC

    15

    Ammo can @Harbor Freight

    On sale @$9.96

    24 Comments
    2024/11/29
    23:58 UTC

    48

    The top drawer on my main toolbox. Diesel mechanic working on a fleet of Volvo buses

    Hh

    3 Comments
    2024/11/29
    12:36 UTC

    15

    Williams S-52 SuperRatchet

    Near Mint Williams S-52 1/2" SuperRatchet. I think its beautiful but really stiff internals even after clean and lube.

    Not near as smooth as my Wright double pawl 1/2" ratchet.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/28
    23:02 UTC

    17

    Nudie magazine, day, nudie magazine day, nudie magazine date and new tool day

    Capri 3/8 drive deep and shallow metric no skips 8"mag starter set i think it's called nano,3/8 HD and bit holder ratchets first vim tools I've bought civivi knife

    6 Comments
    2024/11/28
    21:24 UTC

    213

    Bit the bullet this week on my first knipex

    17 Comments
    2024/11/28
    16:08 UTC

    146

    Tool Trailer!

    This was my first go at a tool trailer. Built it out Ron Paulk style. 7x16 with 6’-8” interior height.

    Solar panel up top with inverter and battery bank on the nose. Charging station(completely cordless jobsites)

    Inventory and more inventory.

    The new trailer will be much much more. Modular and multi roll with onboard generator, LI-Ion battery bank and 10kw inverter to power job sites and off grid adventures as needed.

    New trailer is an inTech 22’x8.5’ with 7’ interior height. 7k Torsion axles with provisions for wet bathroom on front driver side corner because it will be nice not worrying about Porta John’s or using customer restrooms all the time.

    I’ll update with the full spec sheet because it will be both heated and cooled for the multi-roll function of the trailer.

    I own a small contracting business for the need and also will use the trailer for recreation.(motocross, tailgating, short camping trips and more)

    6 Comments
    2024/11/28
    14:57 UTC

    72

    Guess My Trade

    142 Comments
    2024/11/27
    19:01 UTC

    49

    This wrench name is... fitting

    6 Comments
    2024/11/26
    22:29 UTC

    31

    New tool month boutta start

    Kept seeing pictures of this one around so finally went for it, can’t wait for December

    4 Comments
    2024/11/26
    19:04 UTC

    29

    New grip day

    Scuffed old nail beater to many, but one of my pride and joys in life to be honest. I love the facelift.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/26
    01:41 UTC

    10

    Need identification helpi think the

    I bought this at an auction the ID tag is all beat to crap and I can’t read it. Anyone know what this is? think the ID tag says Ruman engineering the belt will be a 48 inch

    0 Comments
    2024/11/25
    23:51 UTC

    38

    Japan trip

    Starting the year, I have a trip to Japan. I’ll spend three weeks exploring different cities, but I would like to buy some tools. Could you help me by recommending places to visit and brands to buy?

    Regards

    10 Comments
    2024/11/24
    19:50 UTC

    134

    Older Ratchet

    I probably own this one for close to 20 years now I bought it used, when I was in high school from my brother’s buddy. my first long handle half-inch ratchet still serving me well!

    6 Comments
    2024/11/23
    22:49 UTC

    10

    ZK Copperhead Skinner

    0 Comments
    2024/11/23
    08:48 UTC

    521

    Snap On 3/4” Drive, 1 and 1/2” 12 point LDH-482, copper coated socket with a 1944 date code.

    Can’t find much info about it online at all. Anyone know anything?

    41 Comments
    2024/11/23
    04:20 UTC

    41

    Mac Tools Locking Extensions With Handle

    Works great with Vim Nora ratcheting head,ratchet adapters and Snap on ratchet head.

    17 Comments
    2024/11/22
    05:39 UTC

    103

    Finally got my hands on some PB Swiss Tools

    After a long wait, I finally pulled the trigger on a set of PB Swiss Tools, and I couldn’t be happier. The quality and aesthetics are incredible—honestly, they look so good I almost don’t want to use them!

    Sadly, deals aren’t as good in europe as in the U.S., but even at full price, I feel like it was totally worth it. Excited to put them to use (even if it hurts a little to scratch them up!).

    12 Comments
    2024/11/21
    11:18 UTC

    48

    Best ratcheting screwdriver?

    108 Comments
    2024/11/20
    15:49 UTC

    83

    New Garage Wheel Dollies

    https://jensenbrosoffroad.com/product/heavy-duty-wheel-dolly

    Just made the first one! We broke the ones we bought from the store so started making our own.

    9 Comments
    2024/11/16
    03:44 UTC

    196

    Torx anyone?

    33 Comments
    2024/11/15
    17:06 UTC

    85

    Just some recent tool pickups from the past week.

    10 Comments
    2024/11/15
    04:18 UTC

    50

    Sunburst

    6 Comments
    2024/11/15
    03:39 UTC

    29

    Polished handle, titanium bolt

    21 Comments
    2024/11/14
    01:42 UTC

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