/r/toolporn

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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.

Submission Rules

  • 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.
  • Make sure your image is hosted by an approved host.

    • 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.

  • If you have any questions check out the FAQ.


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    7

    Vaco, Xcelite, Craftsman collections

    1 Comment
    2025/01/13
    04:14 UTC

    26

    I love my old bandsaw!

    4 Comments
    2025/01/13
    04:12 UTC

    38

    Forever a work in progress

    4 Comments
    2025/01/13
    04:07 UTC

    88

    Got a tool cart for Christmas!

    This is my socket storage set up after I got a tool cart for Christmas. Im not a mechanic just a rookie DIYer

    3 Comments
    2025/01/12
    04:19 UTC

    13

    Can’t wait for Monday

    Been seeing this ratchet holders from SJW on TEvideos and been dieing to get them. Absolutely love this color 💗

    100% will post an update come Monday.

    7 Comments
    2025/01/12
    01:32 UTC

    81

    Grandpas Ratchet

    Snap On 1/2in drive ratchet that belonged to my grandpa. Tool truck guy put a new ratchet unit in it for me. It gets alot of use still.

    12 Comments
    2025/01/11
    23:38 UTC

    28

    My home tool box.

    1940s Snap on box filled with old snapon, craftsman, SK and others. Its a mess right now its been to cold to go out there

    3 Comments
    2025/01/11
    23:36 UTC

    91

    Old Kennedy Tool Box

    Bought this last year, old faded but functionality is good. Not as fancy as modern tool boxes but deceptively solid. I would like to put a nicer hinge on the top cover/shelf and try rejuivate the paint, but other than that does that job.

    17 Comments
    2025/01/10
    22:31 UTC

    26

    Just found this sub :D

    3 Comments
    2025/01/10
    05:48 UTC

    21

    Craftsman, Eh? Vintage Beach Industries Triple Stack Tool Box Made for Craftsman Canada

    0 Comments
    2025/01/10
    04:20 UTC

    85

    Just found this sub

    Picked this up about a year ago for almost nothing. Probably the most useful tool I’ve ever owned.

    7 Comments
    2025/01/10
    04:05 UTC

    95

    Swapped my soft handles over to hard handle

    7 Comments
    2025/01/10
    01:43 UTC

    30

    Homemade adjustable stamp jig.

    8 Comments
    2025/01/09
    23:52 UTC

    131

    Excited to be here.

    Just starting out with small engines and antique restorations while being a stay at home dad. I’m 40 and thought this crowd would be a better environment to learn rather than do the social media thing.

    12 Comments
    2025/01/09
    16:33 UTC

    19

    The employees of a metals recycling center save me the large set. Does anybody else like tools like these?

    6 Comments
    2025/01/09
    02:50 UTC

    207

    The employees of a metals recycling center gave me the large set.Does anybody else like tools like this?

    31 Comments
    2025/01/09
    02:45 UTC

    9

    The employees of a metal Recycling company gave me the large set. Does anybody else like tools like these?

    3 Comments
    2025/01/09
    02:39 UTC

    52

    Snap-On (Mostly) Power Blue Pliers

    3 Comments
    2025/01/09
    00:56 UTC

    112

    First quality box holy shit i get it now

    11 Comments
    2025/01/08
    13:19 UTC

    93

    This weekend was screw drivers, today is sockets and ratchets

    17 Comments
    2025/01/06
    18:15 UTC

    180

    May I join your family?

    32 Comments
    2025/01/05
    04:12 UTC

    210

    All my tools in my plumbing service bag

    Also have a Wera bit check just couldn’t fit it.

    57 Comments
    2025/01/04
    23:09 UTC

    111

    FINALLY found them!!

    I lost these sometime ago 5 to 6 months ago working in the garden zip tying up tomato plants. I figured I lost them. Turns out they were just in my silverware drawer behind the silverware rack. My wife loves to find new homes for things sometimes lol. And I was too upset and cheap to replace them and it paid off lol.

    6 Comments
    2025/01/04
    23:05 UTC

    54

    Milwaukee 2466-20 1/2" Digital Torque Wrench.

    Has anyone else picked one of these up yet? I've got to use mine and I'm liking it!I'm sire it won't be the end all be all to torque wrenches but it is very handy and works great! Very accurate too! I couldn't pass this deal up as I got it for 300$ with a battery and charger when the bare tool sells for 699$. It also only had 11 torque cycles when i got it all of which were under 70ft lbs!

    13 Comments
    2025/01/04
    05:28 UTC

    91

    TB6B EJC Residential&Commercial setup

    This is the bag I take into every job for service plumbing. Got everything I need and I’ve tweaked it to my likings over the years. Couldn’t fit all the tools in the photo , I also have a Wera bit check in the front pocket.

    10 Comments
    2025/01/04
    00:18 UTC

    363

    Starting my tool collection at age 37.

    Recently found my way to the tools subreddits and now I have a burning desire to grow my tool collection. I was previously picking up whatever cheap tool I needed at the time of a project so I have a mixture of anything from old Craftsman, Husky, Pittsburg, etc… Now I’m spending all my time looking at reviews, and comments in the search of wanting to turn my garage into a respectable workshop. This is what I’ve purchased since Reddit gave be a boner for tools.

    86 Comments
    2025/01/03
    22:07 UTC

    146

    [OC] Made this tool drain-holding tool out of an oil filter wrench.

    9 Comments
    2025/01/03
    04:48 UTC

    73

    Rope Splicing Tools

    Custom tool roll to hold Tools necessary for Splicing ropes. Thanks for looking!

    6 Comments
    2025/01/02
    19:12 UTC

    115

    SK / Armstrong / Craftsman Professional Screwdrivers

    Showing off the cushion grip screwdriver collection - Western Forge produced this style for all 3 brands

    12 Comments
    2025/01/02
    01:38 UTC

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