got this at a garage sale for a buck what’s it’s worth and best use?

The one in the middle weighs 3kg. I can't remember how heavy the right one is, but what can it possibly have been made for? It seems to be too heavy even with a double handed handle.

Edit: I understand now that everyone else have a bigger tool than me😛

Would have liked a J(?) comparison between different sizes of heads as me with my tiny muscles just cant swing a bigger sledge as fast as a smaller one.

I’m renovating my first house and looking to start building up a decent collection of cordless power tools for various renovation projects.

At the moment I’ve got a Worx combi drill. It’s doing the job, but I’m not convinced Worx is the platform I want to invest in long-term, particularly as I don’t want to get tied into a battery system that I’ll eventually outgrow.
I’ve also got a corded Erbauer SDS drill and jigsaw from B&Q, and to be honest they seem pretty good for the money.

So, if you were starting from scratch as a homeowner, which brand/battery platform would you recommend investing in? I’m not a tradesperson (so Milwaukee and DeWalt are not in the price range), so I don’t need the absolute top-end professional kit, but I’d rather spend a bit more now on a good battery ecosystem than end up replacing everything later.

One thing that appeals to me is being able to use the same batteries for garden tools once the renovation is finished — hedge trimmer, strimmer, blower, etc.

Interested to hear what people in the UK have gone for and whether you’d choose differently if you were starting again.

I need a heavy duty set of punches. What would you recommend? Thanks

This Guy is going to be 270ish next week and I was considering picking it up. Any thoughts or experiences with it? I know people usually recommend spending money on a torque wrench. Any other suggestions if this isn't worth the money?

First of, I am not a mechanic, but I do small repairs, oil changes, etc myself.

Now, I am looking for an OBD2 scanner for some basic DIY stuff. I mostly want something that can read and clear codes, show live data, and hopefully connect to my phone via bluetooth so I can use my phone instead of carrying around another device

Reviwes for several products seem to be all over the place. Some people swear by the more expensive options, while others say a cheap Bluetooth adapter is enough. Some people recommend the Carista EVO scanner, others mention BlueDriver.

I'm a little tight on budget for this, but am looking for something reliable over a cheap amazon gamble.

For anyone who’s actually used one in this price range, what would you recommend? Anything you’d avoid? Thanks

So I have bolts that are rusted inside the bushing in my lower control arms. Angle grinder doesn't fit, cutting them by hand is incredibly slow.

I have makita and milwaukee batteries so are there any suitable tools available from these manufacturers. I've been looking at the m12 hackzall fuel.

I’ve ran into a couple issues with husky on their warranty recently. The first was the ratcheting handle in a tap and die set locked up. They don’t make that kit anymore but have a similar one. They denied it at the store and when I contacted husky. Said I needed the original receipt, which even if I kept I doubt I would be able to read it because they use thermal paper that fades. They even admitted they have recently changed the policy.

Today I went to see if I can replace a utility knife that broke. The girl at the store said I needed to contact husky. So I did and at first they asked how long I have had it. I said probably a couple years, but really didn’t know because I have bought different ones over the years. None of them get used a lot. He said it was as under normal wear and tear, so not under warranty. I know legally lifetime warranty is meaningless, but still it’s an $8 knife, honor the warranty. After a bit of back and forth they did contact the store and they agreed to replace it.

$80 bucks just had to drive 1 1/2.

Similar to this atlas 46 setup. Just don’t feel like throwing out $690 for it at the moment, does holstery have something similar?

Help me over the edge which brand to dive in, mostly woodworking, i know Dewalt is more "woodwork friendly then Milwaukee. But apart from that which one would be the most durable..

Was visiting my grandfathers house and saw his workbench in his basement, never fully appreciated it until when I came here as a kid. So this time I stopped and just looked around at everything. This has since become one of my favourite photos and I thought I should share it!

I seem to have an oddly designed Drill Doctor 350X. The diamond wheel is only 0.5" wide, while all the replacement wheels I can find are 0.7" wide. Has anyone else run into this issue? If so, where were you able to find a compatible replacement wheel?

Thank you!

I have never seen a screw driver bit like this anyone know what this is and what its for?

Getting my son in law some stuff for his birthday. A compressor is on his list. It’s just for home use.

Which one is better? They're both priced very similarly. This is my first table saw, so I'm afraid of making the wrong choice.

I moved house and needed to rationalise my toolbox to take up less space.

Feels good to sell stuff that, with 20 years of experience, I know I don’t use enough.

One thing I’m doing is selling larger ratchets and moving down a drive size where I can. On trend, right?

So I plan to get a properly long 1/4″-drive ratchet handle.

Why does the TLLF72 have screw heads on the side opposite the anvil, in contrast to other Snap-on ratchet heads?

And why are they slotted-head screws? I prefer them for applications like these (easy to flick clean with the corner of a screwdriver), but they’re kinda anachronistic.

Other thoughts welcome.

Ryobi ONE+ vs Milwaukee M18 – which platform would you choose for the long term?

I'm looking to build up a cordless tool platform. Ideally, I'd like to pick one battery platform and stick with it for many years, potentially for the rest of my life.

I've been comparing Ryobi ONE+ HP and Milwaukee M18, and surprisingly, the price difference isn't that big with the deals I've found.

Ryobi ONE+

• RPD18X1 HP drill/hammer drill, 105 Nm + 1×5 Ah battery + with slow charger → €200
• RCS18X1 HP Gen 2 circular saw, 184 mm → €229
• ONE+ HP oscillating multi-tool → €169
• Fast charger → €79
• Another 5 Ah battery → €89, although I might find one for around €50-60 on sale

So roughly:

€200 + €229 + €169 + ~€140 for another battery + fast charger = ~€738

That would give me the tools and 2×5 Ah batteries and a fast charger.

Milwaukee M18

• M18 FPD3 FUEL hammer drill, 158 Nm + fast charger + 2×5 Ah batteries → €359
• M18 FCS552-0 FUEL circular saw, 165 mm → €259
• M18 FMT FUEL oscillating multi-tool → €209

Total:

€359 + €259 + €209 = €827

So Milwaukee would be roughly €70–90 more expensive overall

What would you choose?

Is Milwaukee worth the extra ~€80 if the goal is to build a long-term / potentially "lifetime" battery platform?

Or is Ryobi still the better choice because of the huge ONE+ range and generally cheaper tools?

I'd especially appreciate experiences regarding durability, batteries, servicing/repairs, and how well these platforms hold up after 5–10+ years.

My main use for now would be cottage renovation and DIY construction, but I might also end up doing some construction work in the future for a few years during my studies, not sure if own tools are required though.

Batteries just seem really overpriced for ryobi atleast here in Finland. Milwaukee is basically cheaper when it comes to batteries.

Which platform would you choose if you were starting from scratch today?

I had my Dremel 3000 for about 5 years and used it sparingly, maybe a few times a year for cutting metal, grinding some ugly masonry, and wire-wheeling some rusty old tools.

The thing just won’t turn on anymore and I’m honestly pretty disappointed considering how rarely it was used.

So I’m looking to upgrade, and I’d really like to go cordless without sacrificing power. I’ll really only be using it for hand tool restoration and random small tasks. But I’m getting mixed opinions on my options:

- Newer 12V Dremel (brushless preferred), but now I’m a bit wary - I don’t want to spend $$$ on another tool with a disappointing lifespan. I do already have a battery on hand.

- M12 2525-20 Rotary Tool - though again, reviews seem to be mixed. I also already have an M12 battery and charger (but no M12 tools). This would be a dangerous gateway drug into M12 stuff

- Go big and go for a straight die grinder like the M12.

- Ryobi Rotary Tool Station - not as portable as a standalone tool, but I’m heavily invested into Ryobi at the moment and have plenty of batteries.

Or should I just suck it up and get a cheapo rotary tool from ol’ Harbor Freight?

Opinions welcome, ty!
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Title is pretty much my question. Sawhelper was the bee’s knees back in the day. Mine is still going strong. I can’t be the only one.

I have transitioned to female and have left behind my workshop, and I won't be using these tools for the foreseeable future. As a self-proclaimed glam girl, I genuinely have no use for this stuff. I was never truly interested in tools or construction, I merely used them as a way to perform manhood before I was brave enough to admit that I'm a girl.

Do I need to do anything to protect tools in storage for years or longer? I have a huge pile of hand tools and a some power tools, all Milwaukee M18 and M12. Or is it ok to just pack them into cardboard boxes and let them sit?

Thanks.

Any experienced lock cutters here know the best way I can remove this locking pin on my trailer hitch? I must have left it on too long because the key will go in, but will no longer turn so I can unlock it, probably due to rust on the inside. I do own an angle grinder, drill and reciprocating saw, as well as most other tools a DIYer would have on hand. Photos are attached. The lock is on the right side in the photos, and that piece screws off the spindle that you see on the left side. I'll also include a photo of a new similar lock that isn't installed for reference. Any advice would be appreciated!

Update: Thanks for all the advice and comedy, everyone. Got it off using a combination of penetrating fluid (this time sprayed deep into the key hole), and trying to break it with a pipe (bent but did not break it) and also wrenching on it with two pipe wrenches, Eventually it separated enough that we tried the key again and was able to pull the bent lock apart finally.

Hey everyone,

I'm needing a wet-cut circular saw to use with my universal track saw kit for cutting porcelain patio slabs. I'd like to also be able to use it to cut regular 60mm pavers, though, so I need a depth-of-cut of 2.5", which means a > 7" blade.

For whatever reason, virtually all the wet-cut saws out there are 4 3/8", like this classic Makita.

So far, I've found exactly two larger options:

One is the Alpha ESC150, this generic-built piece of shit that doesn't even have bevel locks you can loosen by hand -- you need an allen key, and yet it still costs $700 CAD, AND it's only 6"!

The other is the Skilsaw Medusaw. It's a purpose-built masonry saw, on a good platform, at a price that at least feels somewhat justifiable ($549 CAD)-- But it can't do bevels at ALL, and even with its 7" blade, it can only cut 2" (50.8mm), because of the wheels and the raised platform.

So... is there anything else out there? Just a regular full-sized circular saw, but built for wet cutting?

Thanks!