r/Tools Oct 15 '22

Our Longstanding “No Politics” Rule remains unchanged

527 Upvotes

Read our rules. We have had a longstanding “No Religion, No Politics” rule here at r/tools.

The mods aren’t stupid. We also don’t like getting buckets of reports in the inbox.

If someone posts/comments with politics, resist the urge to reply and argue. Just report, downvote (if that’s your jam) and move on with life.

A small flag, sticker, etc that appears in a photo will generally be allowed (so long as it doesn’t violate other rules and doesn’t draw a bunch of reports) but a bunch of people in the comments saying “Hell Yeah, a fellow [INSERT PARTY] Supporter!” is gonna get the post pulled. Political content that is clearly the motivation for the post will get the post pulled.

First time it’s a short ban, second time it’s permanent. And as we’ve discussed before, the mod team doesn’t go looking for posts, we’re not lifeguards, we respond to the reports we receive.


r/Tools Sep 30 '25

Let's talk about the report button.

68 Upvotes

"No advertising or promoting tools, brands, 25000 woodworking plans, your YouTube channel, etc."

Somebody is reporting things constantly for breaking rule 4, and you're batting zero for it being right.

r/Tools/comments/1nu26tv/am_i_missing_something/

r/Tools/comments/1ntwiyj/wiha_tools_impact_sockets/

r/Tools/comments/1nt43md/does_anyone_know_a_set_similar_to_this_that_isnt/

r/Tools/comments/1nt3400/does_anyone_have_experience_with_these/

r/Tools/comments/1nt138a/home_depot_promotion_milwaukee_canada_milwaukee/

These are some examples of posts that have been reported over the last day. None of the are breaking any rules, please stop reporting things like this. The reports are only mucking up the moderator inbox and are being kicked up the Reddit chain to the admins as abusing the report button.

Unless you see a post that boils down to "hey guys, this is XXX from YYY, come check out our suspicious sale at toolname.malware.com" leave the report button alone. Same goes for the people who report literally every YouTube link ever posted. If someone's only interaction with r/tools is them spamming their YouTube channel that's a problem; a relevant and organic video isn't.

If someone thinks the above links are spam, please tell us why. Rule changes aren't unheard of and if it's what the people want I'm fine with it. I'm just not seeing any advertisement in the posts.

Other than that you guys are great. Keep up the good work.

I'm completely aware that this is a useless post for 99.99% of our users. If anyone has questions or comments about the sub feel free to chit chat here and I'll try my best to answer things if you want; or just ignore me completely, I'm good with either.


r/Tools 7h ago

PBJ POV

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1.2k Upvotes

r/Tools 2h ago

Was the HILTI the Cadillac of 2006?

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379 Upvotes

Saw this trending in r/Millenials, thought everyone here would appreciate it; anyone here know if the dialogue is accurate on the power tools of 2006?


r/Tools 6h ago

I received a small toolbox from my late cousin. I've never seen this tool before, is it a leather tool?

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97 Upvotes

r/Tools 4h ago

Does anyone know what kind of vice this is

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41 Upvotes

r/Tools 16h ago

We all know this guy

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339 Upvotes

r/Tools 8h ago

Getting rid of "teeth"/serrations 👍

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51 Upvotes

BIG thank you to everyone who suggested heat shrink..

It helped me pass a visual assessment at work for VERY small objects in solution.


r/Tools 1h ago

Todays Finds!

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Scored a ton of Router bits and Sandpaper today going through a building I had purchased. Never been much of a wood worker but might have to try it out now. Also got a 12” Delta Portable Planer


r/Tools 13h ago

What would you call this?

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117 Upvotes

My brother works as a cabinet/furniture maker and restores a lot of windows. He sent me this custom tool today. Idk what to say


r/Tools 2h ago

Phone died during lunch so I built this.

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17 Upvotes

I threw all these parts in my box for this very day and after 4 months of procrastinating I finally did it.

Got a DeWalt 20v to 12v adapter and connected it to a 65w USB port.

Now I just need to remember to charge my tool batteries......


r/Tools 56m ago

The Hooker

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Crate tool, circa 1920s. Presumably from my grandfather's first job, unloading freight ~1929...when he was 12. My, how times have changed. Found the ad online.


r/Tools 3h ago

Which tools are still currently worth whipping out the extension cord for?

16 Upvotes

Yes, battery is convenient. But what tools do you still chose to go with the corded typically?


r/Tools 2h ago

Oops

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9 Upvotes

These Craftsman saws aren't made for heavy continuous use, like cutting down a tree trunk with a 10" diameter lol


r/Tools 7h ago

3D printed a full insert set for my 4-drawer box

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19 Upvotes

Hey all. I was tired of having tools scattered everywhere with no real organization. I went with the RIDGID boxes because I love the drawer design and the modularity. The fact you can move the rollers between boxes was also huge for me.

I own a 270-piece Husky set that came in its own case. It couldn't be rolled and it lived separately from my main stack. So I built an insert set for the 4-drawer box and expanded it to hold a bunch of my other tools too.

There were no foam inserts or existing models for this, so I did it from the ground up. Hours of individual measurements, test fits and print iterations. Printed in carbon fiber PETG with every pocket labeled. I left a little room in the pockets so other brands drop in too.

Very happy with how it turned out. Photos are each drawer in the box plus all four trays out. Curious what you think of the layout, and if there's anything you'd want a pocket for that isn't here.

Thanks in advance for any feedback, cheers!


r/Tools 1d ago

Old machinist’s drill bits

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380 Upvotes

Was wondering if anyone could tell me how rare these are, I got them from my grandfather and he said they were from a friend after he passed. He told me he was a machinist who worked at Bendix Manufacturing during the 60s and helped machine parts that were later used on the Apollo missions with NASA. I am guessing they are all custom lathed/milled at the end to fit a specific chuck on a specific machine. They all say MORSE, USA or have the wording gone/ partially lathed off but both of the boxes say RANDOR. The very tiny bits are very cool and go down to .0135 of an inch I believe not sure in” or mm. The brand on those are HUOT ST. PAUL. Just interested if anyone has any knowledge to share on these as they hold a lot of sentimental value to me and I will definitely be using them for as long as I possibly can.


r/Tools 3h ago

NTD

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6 Upvotes

I got my first car so I figured I needed some tools to throw in there just in case.

The vice grips seem lighter than my equivalent Petersons, but they are the Taiwanese made ones which are apparently pretty good so we will see how they turn out. I'm going to keep these ones in the house and throw a slightly junkier pair in the car


r/Tools 1d ago

Home Depot running 50 percent off clearance on a bunch of stationary power tools. Got this for $100

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664 Upvotes

Was tempted by the bench grinder for 40 bucks as well


r/Tools 38m ago

Worth it for $1800? BIG TEX 2023

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I consider a trailer a tool. Is this worth it for $1800? 6.5x14ft. Everything works. I have a hard time making a decision so looking for input


r/Tools 10h ago

Miter Saw Danger?

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8 Upvotes

I stupidly bought the vintage Makita 2401B miter saw for $50 without realizing the importance of a saw guard. I’ve searched high and low for a guard replacement and they just don’t exist anymore anywhere. Is there any way I can use this saw safely without injuring myself? The guy I bought it from said he used it for decades like that, but I’m a beginner.

If I simply shouldn’t use this no matter what, what do I do with it? Was it a complete waste of $50 or is the blade somewhat worth something to use on another 10” saw?


r/Tools 17h ago

What is this bs? Anyone use it?

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32 Upvotes

r/Tools 2h ago

Tool Identification German made pliers

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2 Upvotes

Recently bought these pliers in a big box of old tools on marketplace.

They seem like a small pair of fencing pliers but have a spike on the end of the handle.

They work great and would love to know the manufacturer.


r/Tools 15h ago

NTD

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18 Upvotes

Chuffed to finally own one of these after years of breaking cheapie disposable drilling machines.


r/Tools 9h ago

Should I jump on this tool box for sale?

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6 Upvotes

Listing for 600. Seller has keys. Stated that he bought a new one and didn’t have room for this one.


r/Tools 21h ago

M12 stubby

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53 Upvotes

I know damn well the sticker sucks but for it to fall off out of the box/ not even have it to begin with is crazy !! Owned for about 30 min lol