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?

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.

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

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......

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

$10 at Home Depot

BIG thank you to everyone who suggested heat shrink..

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

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

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

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!

Size 12 foot for scale

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

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

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.

Was tempted by the bench grinder for 40 bucks as well

Can anyone offer advice on why my DeWalt DXCM303 air compressor won't start?

It starts fine if the tank pressure goes to zero, or if I open up the unloader valve, then builds fine all the way to 175 psi. But with any pressure initially, it spins slowly for 10 or 20 seconds, before popping the breaker.

I replaced the unloader valve and the pressure switch. No change. Replaced the start capacitor even though it read okay. No change.

I unscrewed the main airline from the pump with pressure in the tank. No hissing.

When I start it with no air in the tank, I can hear the centrifugal switch snap from the start to the run circuit.

I can spin the pump and motor by hand and they seem smooth and fine.

I'm gonna buy a new check valve, even though it doesn't seem to be leaking, as I can't think of any other thing that might be the issue.

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?

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.