New tools you've bought recently?

[alwaysFlOoReD]

That would be good to just leave under the seat of the truck...

Actually bought 2 different sets out of lowes for exactly that reason. The bigger set is a pain, if you open the wrong way all the sockets drop out. I'll post pics later.

 

[Snoranger]

This kit won’t fit under the seats in my Ranger… maybe an old full-size with a bench seat.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Today I lucked out and picked up a Canwood cast-iron top table saw, 2hp electric motor belt drive with an upgraded fence, tenon jig, and various other small accessories. Paid $90. New it was probably at least 20 times that, never mind the upgrades. It something I've really wanted for a long time but could never afford. Now I can give away my old rickety portable saw to someone that needs it and make their day too...

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

 

[Uncle Gump]

Any more guesses on "Name that tool"?

 

[Curious Hound]

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Any more guesses on "Name that tool"?

I need different views. My guess would be dimple die or knockout punch. But doesn’t really look right for a knockout punch.

 

[mikkelstuff]

Just bought a sheet metal cutter/nibbler power drill attachment. Sure hope this works. The online demo video looks great.

I need to cut a hole in the side of the furnace return duct for a whole house humidifier. I was dreading cutting this nicely with a 4" grinder cutoff tool or tin snips. This is for the sister-in-law down the street so better work.

I will practice on some sheet metal before attacking the furnace.

Ugh, those little metal crescents everywhere. I don't dare use this in a furnace return duct and have those sucked into the furnace.

 

[scotts90ranger]

I have an air nibbler I got for when I built the shop thinking it would be good for that sheet metal work, way too much work for that... little crescents EVERYWHERE, would probably work good on that project though.

 

[Curious Hound]

Just bought a sheet metal cutter/nibbler power drill attachment. Sure hope this works. The online demo video looks great.

I need to cut a hole in the side of the furnace return duct for a whole house humidifier. I was dreading cutting this nicely with a 4" grinder cutoff tool or tin snips. This is for the sister-in-law down the street so better work.

I will practice on some sheet metal before attacking the furnace.

I got one of those a year or 2 ago and I love it. Very handy. But, yes, those little chunks pile up everywhere.

 

[gaz]

Hello,
I needed a replacement powered circular saw to cut the lumber required to repair my North West Red Cedar picket fence. I am usually geared toward buying better than I need to ensure that I have a great use experience; that saw would have been the Matabo HTP 7¼" corded from The Lowes $118 or the Amazon during Prime sale event for $98 no hollas.

As I clicked them into my shopping cart, I remembered the words of my buddy, last time I bought tools. He asked "do I really need the top of the line, since I only have this small cutting need". At present the most extravagant construction task I may undertake are all light duty home repairs, possibly some framing, no real work.

After thinking about that for a bit, I looked up the 10 most popular saws on the market. Then the 10 most durable saws, followed by the 10 best performers and finished with the top 20 best deals. The same few saws cluttered each of the reviews based on these searches.

Three (3) stood out; all versions of the Matabo HTP, then more interesting, both versions of DeWalt ($149) and Skilsawl ($149) with the electric brake. Upon reading this I looked at the models just below the electric brake models. Both DeWalt and Skil had saws in the $80-$90 range without the new fancy pants electric brake safety feature (I do not like this feature or the additional cost).

I dug to find any other reason for the price jump; the Skil at least had a reason. The $149 model was also made of more expensive components Magnesium base and blade guard). After seeing the differences and coming up with at least one reason not to enjoy extra Magnesium, I looked for a great price on either of the lower models from DeWalt, Skil and the Hitachi.

After searching Lowes, The Walmart.online and Home Depot I took a peek on eBay follow by Amazon. That is when I found the saw I simply had to buy.

• Skil 15amp #5280-01 for $39.99 with FREE shipping
• Easting Camping Axe, 26" $47

 

[Uncle Gump]

Shade tree wheel stud installer.

I say that because I think one should pull the axle and press the stud.

This certainly works... but use some care to not stretch the threads. I also use sacrificial lug nuts to pull them ibto place... then just pitch the nut(s) when done. It's way better then what I typically used.

 

[pjtoledo]

I've been known to put the nut on backwards and use a couple greased washers as bearings.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I've been known to put the nut on backwards and use a couple greased washers as bearings.

This one is a bearing... pretty smooth.

Less then $20... I wiped it off and couldn't tell it was used.

I had three with the the tips broke off. Caused by the lugs 4WP sold be with my wheels. Splines tuner lugs... not deep enough and broke the nut and stud.

 

[Rick W]

I didn’t buy it, couldn’t find one, so I made this:

I’ve had that broom for probably 30-40 years. I got one of the harbor freight magnetic tool holders and screwed in to the top. I had to run a screw through the base where the handle comes in, it was so worn out. The “wheels“ were scraps from something I cut with one of my hole saws. I save everything.

I used it to “rake” my driveway after all the 97 semi trailer work. I found nuts and bolts and screws that I’d lost years ago. Worked perfect!

Hope it helps

 

[Josh B]

I made one of those with a round wooden handle with a magnet I got from a roadside base speaker. I used a neighbor's roller magnet once and it had the same magnets, only it had 6 of them, same strength.
After that I just used my own, mounted on the round handle that was easy to swing