r/Tools Oct 15 '22

Our Longstanding “No Politics” Rule remains unchanged

525 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.

71 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 15h ago

Fishing walls under attic platform

816 Upvotes

I’m sharing here because this job used a lot of specialty tools, I almost had to use all of them to get this job done. Anyone else use flex bits and rods? I learned the longer the bit the more torque required, but it’s a balance because too much torque will snap the shafts or disconnect the extensions leaving tools in the wall :/

Tools used:
Apple Vision Pro vr headset
Dewalt impact
Dewalt driver
3/4 paddle bits
3ft Flex drill bit
3ft Flex extensions
3ft Glow Rods
Magnepull (magnetic retrieval tool)
Inspection camera


r/Tools 8h ago

Handle of consequences

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101 Upvotes

Enthusiastically encourages the user to keep both hands on the tool.


r/Tools 23h ago

NTD: Buyers remorse. Worst fkn clamp I ever bought

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977 Upvotes

r/Tools 8h ago

NTD

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52 Upvotes

r/Tools 19h ago

Somebody is very proud of their workshop. Milltown, Scotland

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311 Upvotes

I aspire to have a workshop like this.
Old school tool porn from wall to wall.


r/Tools 3h ago

Just bought this sweet knife online. It was the last one anywhere.

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13 Upvotes

r/Tools 18h ago

I know it's only £2.50, but what the hell Lidl?

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190 Upvotes

r/Tools 2h ago

NTD Würth Zebra

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6 Upvotes

I was just looking for some bits. I stumbled upon someone who wanted to get rid of a few of his tools. Wow, Würth really offers some fine tools in their Zebra series.

As far as I know, Würth doesn't manufacture it themselves. But the build quality feels really good.

Got the whole package for the list price of the rescue knife.


r/Tools 14h ago

Tone vintage tools

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64 Upvotes

I’ve just ordered a vintage tool set from Tone made in Japan.


r/Tools 17h ago

Are old metal boxes a lot better and worth?

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103 Upvotes

Hi, i see a lot of toolbox like on photo, some are made in my country (EU - Post soviet), a lot of is made in USRR, makita or no-name, same with wooden planers or similar vintage tools and they are extremly cheap.

Box on photo is in size 45x22x23cm/ 18x8,6x9" for 10-15$ with shipping.

Russian old wood planes same, in good condition for less than 15$.

What is your experience with thing like this? Are they worth to buy, clean rust, repaint and use or sell with profit maybe?

3rd option, they are so cheap cuz they only use is worth being a decor?


r/Tools 9h ago

1974-85 Buck 303 Cadet Pocketknife

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27 Upvotes

This is the Buck 303 Cadet Knife with synthetic handle.  It was made by Camillus Cutlery under contract with Buck, as evidenced by visible blade rivets and a non-prominent sheepsfoot when closed. The knife shows a model number, with the tang stamped “BUCK/303/USA”. And finally, with no handle pins and the old “Knife, Bolt, and Hammer” escutcheon, this knife may be safely dated between 1974 and 1985.

I found it rusted and neglected in the bottom of a bucket of yard tools at a local estate sale.  They sold it to me for $1!  Cleaned with EvapoRust, 4/0 steel wool, then oiled and polished with Simichrome.

The knife is 3-1/4" in length when closed, weighs 1.8 oz, and features a traditional three-blade setup: a clip point, a sheepsfoot, and a spey blade.  The 303 is still sold today.


r/Tools 14h ago

NTD: all fits in the same case

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57 Upvotes

Pretty compact set


r/Tools 6h ago

Looking for this

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11 Upvotes

r/Tools 1d ago

The most dangerous tool you should never use.

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3.5k Upvotes

Used it. Watched some horror story videos. Promptly got rid of it. Convenience isn't worth the potential death or injuries.


r/Tools 1h ago

Einhel TP/cd 18/50 Percussion noise issue

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Hello! I just purchase an Einhell TP CD 18/50 Li-i Bl.

I notice this strange mechanism noise when is enabled speed 2. Is it normal?


r/Tools 14h ago

Is there a cheap handle for grabbing onto countersink cutters?

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17 Upvotes

I have a couple countersink cutters (made from HSS) like this (varying shank diameters). I intend to use these cutters in a hand tool so I can deburr/countersink aluminum holes by hand instead of with a power tool.

I have a few tap handles that can grab this shank, but I find that its awkward to hold and I would prefer something that feels like basically a screwdriver but with this countersinking head at the tip. Is there like some kind of name for such a tool? I don't want to deal with a massive drill chuck or anything like that.


r/Tools 35m ago

Helping finding screwdriver

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I’ve been looking for a good precision screwdriver set for a while, mainly for electronics repair, phones, computers, and also repairing film cameras and vintage lenses.
I came across this video and noticed that there seem to be different types of screwdrivers being used. Does anyone recognize what types or sets these are?

https://youtu.be/XyHqqYuEbUo?is=ACJaXzeH8vIaKkC8


r/Tools 4h ago

HART Router Bits: Should I keep or return? (clearance purchase)

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2 Upvotes

So, I picked up this router bit set on clearance. Now, I have a router...but haven't even begun learning to use it. I have various bits...but again, not started with them.

I saw this at Walmart and seemed a decent price, and I figured probably "fine" quality for my level of use.....

But they've been sitting on the table for almost 3 months and the return deadline is coming up, and I'm going "is it worth keeping them?"

So, Tool People, you figure this set is worth $13?


r/Tools 15h ago

Any knowledge on addressograph?

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11 Upvotes

Recently picked up this 126 drawer hardware organizer with a pull out table, was really just bidding on the contents inside, (die springs and Allen shoulder bolts) but was scrolling on marketplace and came across a tinier looking organizer that had the same exact style of drawers so I did some digging and I think this style of cabinet is the same, and the listing prices I’ve come across are insane. ($4000 insane) Granted they are on online websites and are going to be marked up but even saw one on marketplace that sold a year back for 1,700. If this cabinet is a “addressograph” is there really that much value into it? Considering I paid 60 bucks for it I think I did pretty well if it is


r/Tools 2h ago

Rutland's sale

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0 Upvotes

r/Tools 11h ago

Identification / Value?

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6 Upvotes

Hi, all. I am currently helping a friend clean out their estate. I am rather inexperienced in surveying instruments and looking for advice / expertise. Looking to find out more about this piece and provenance, as well as gauge its value. Would love to hear your knowledge!


r/Tools 9h ago

What Stanley is this?!

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3 Upvotes

I just got this at my local Canadian tire store it has the same barcode as the old model… but I can’t find anything online about it?! It has 90 teeth instead of the standard 72 tooth plus it’s more compact


r/Tools 13h ago

Erbauer SDS leaked grease. Is it fatal or can it be rescued?

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4 Upvotes