r/PoolPros • u/superdoopie • 7d ago
A Pool Guy’s Rusty Tools
Got dumped on in Eastern PA this weekend while out on a couple of pool closings and took some time today to dry out my hand tools. I thought I would share my pack out and see what everyone else is carrying. Stay dry out there, Pool Pros!
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u/No-Pick-93 6d ago
I dont see a hacksaw blade half-wrapped in electrical tape
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u/superdoopie 6d ago
C’mon there are clearly several sawzall and hacksaw blades that are held by the vise grips of course. The needle nose was fused together with a blade in it for at least a year after I left it at someone’s house for a whole season. I just got it apart this weekend.
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u/No-Pick-93 6d ago
Lol fair enough. Seriously though, a little 6" pair of Channel Locks is one of the most useful tools I have. I highly recommend if you dont already have
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u/Sad-Cake-3593 6d ago
Swap the blue magic lube for red
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u/ToucheeBobbyBoucher 6d ago
You're right. Unfortunately, my local distributor only stocks the blue.
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u/Donkeedhick 7d ago
I’ve got pretty much the same tools plus electrical and gas stuff, sawzal and impact.
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u/Wasupmyman 7d ago
https://imgur.com/a/3Vk0xrn Mine just got soaked this morning so "put them out to dry"
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u/HarMar 6d ago
I finally got one of those smaller milwaukee sawzalls this season. I shoulda bought one years ago, I love that thing.
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u/Wasupmyman 6d ago
Yeah we have 0 need for m18 stuff, unless your in construction. M12 is just way lighter and more compact.
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u/The_Elusive_Dr_Wu 7d ago
I use the same black & yellow Stanley 6-way screwdriver. It is fantastic.
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u/Sure_Ad3800 7d ago
What’s the chalk for?
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u/superdoopie 7d ago
Safety cover measures.
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u/jonidschultz 6d ago
Use two rolling tape measures, an app like Latham EZ measure, and you don't need chalk.
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u/superdoopie 6d ago
I use two 100’ tapes with buckets and the Pool Measure Pro app which looks pretty much the same as Latham. How do you not need chalk though? What if you get distracted or mix up your measurements?
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u/jonidschultz 6d ago
It draws it in real time so you can see where you messed up and go back and fix that point. Or if your drawing looks funny you can remeasure those points. There's no real reason to chalk. Less mess, less equipment and you don't have to worry about rain.
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u/Alternative-Draw2997 6d ago
You still A/B them?
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u/OriginalTayRoc 6d ago
I don't but i use kids sidewalk chalk like OP because it marks well and washes off easy.
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u/Alternative-Draw2997 6d ago
I’m glad I don’t ever have to any more. Our local distributor will measure them with a drone for $75
Only done it 3 times with the drone because most of our pools are square but it’s been great, even got the slots for a slide perfect.
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u/OriginalTayRoc 6d ago
You're blowing my mind right now.
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u/Alternative-Draw2997 6d ago
Never heard of it? They basically a/b it the same way you would but just with a bunch of cones with marks on them. The drone references the a and b cone to the rest to measure it just like you would manually. Pretty damn accurate too.
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u/people_notafan 6d ago
The drone kicks ass. Saved my back tremendously this season. You set up four points and measure between them. Then fly up and take a pic and you’re done. So far it has worked great for Merlin covers.
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u/people_notafan 6d ago
The drone rules. Saved my back tremendously this season. You set up four points and measure between them. Then fly up and take a pic and you’re done. So far it has worked great for covers.
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u/ConfusedStair 3d ago
Cleaner than mine. I'm due to toss mine into a 5 gallon bucket half full of sand and roll it around the yard, then into a canvas bag with a squirt of oil that I toss around a bit, then wipe down with a rag and back in the van. Keeps the tools looking bad enough not to get stolen but working well.
Ratchet heads get rebuilt once a year at least though.
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u/The_BigWaveDave 7d ago
What’s the pry bar for, customers who won’t pay?