Let's See Your Tool Collection

[michaelrc51]

Well, there not Snap On quality but if you're a weekend wrencher they are most likely good enough to get the job done.
I do s lot of wrenching and have a mixture of stuff, but for most stuff Craftsman works just fine. There are those instances where I wish a had a nice Snap On rachet but I deal with it since I don't use my tools for my livelihood.
For the record I know a lot of guys who purposely stay away from Snap On power tools.

 

[nitro]

Dude my dad is a TV repairman and he has an awesome set of tools.....

 

[nitro]

Zoasaholic that's what I like to see, gotta have some dirt on those tools..

 

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Alright, don't flame me, lol. it what about pittsburgh? they have a lifetime warranty through hf and have good reviews.

 

[kschweer]

 

[kschweer]

Lol just messing around. If you're not using them everyday and aren't expecting too much out of them I say go for it.

 

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Hit or miss in my experience.

 

[Atrain]

I know there's a lot of DIYers on here... you almost somewhat need to be in order to dive into this hobby.

• Whether it be building your own tank/sump out of glass or acrylic.
• Building your own stand out of wood or welding one out of steel or aluminum.
• Plumbing your own tank.
• Cable and wire management etc.
• Building your own or modifying light fixtures.
• Designing/fabricating your own reactors, skimmers and other accessories.
• You get my point!

I love tools and use them heavily for my day job... there's nothing like having the right tool. So please share your tools, whether it be hand tools, wood shop, metal shop, CNC, etc.

If you know me on here, you know I'm somewhat organized and meticulous.... and my tools reflect that. Here are some of my drawers from my work box. I actually take these pictures from time-to-time for insurance purposes. I was taking them today and it got me thinking it could be fun to use them in a thread like this.

IMG_7377 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7366 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7357 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7359 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7360 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7356 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7361 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7364 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7353 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7352 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7351 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7350 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7374 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

What's this 50,000 in snap on tools dang... I'll definitely not post my fine assortment of garage sale garbage, I mean goodies lol... Nice set up though props

 

[mgoesma]

I love harbor freight tools. Po verdict for the weekend diyer.

 

[SandJ]

For the price, I've had good luck with the Kobalt tool line from Lowes. Have a lifetime warranty, and the only tool I have ever had break was a measuring tape.

 

[Untamedrose]

Meet Smaug :D My fav tool! (Ya bit off topic just trying to join in)

 

[mcarroll]

I don't think @Broadfield should be allowed to post images here anymore....(have you seen his equipment cabinet?, now his tool set??) ;)

That's two-strikes! ;)

Don't make me post images of *my* tool pile to even things out.
(What's not in the pile is randomly distributed in junk drawers throughout the house.)

I use other brands for power tools, I just didn't know if craftsman hand tools were now poor quality like their power tools.

It's very interesting to see who makes whose tools:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tool_manufacturers

For example...

• Craftsman is made by the same folks who make Milwaukee, RIDGID, Ryobi and others.
• Black and Decker makes DeWalt, Porter-Cable and Husky among others.
• Bosch makes Skil, Dremel and Rotozip.

 

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What do you make with that?

Meet Smaug :D My fav tool! (Ya bit off topic just trying to join in)

 

[Untamedrose]

What do you make with that?

lol that is a lampwork torch burns at 1600 too 2000k and I melt borosilicate glass with it....to make well I like to think art, but really it's more repeatable stuff that pays the bills. glass flowers, christmas ornaments, dragons kinda stuffs.

I did Try using it to melt some acrylic I had without the oxygen for an over flow....but still didnt go well.

 

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Acrylic can bend at approx. 200 degrees. lol.

Can you make fish related stuff?

lol that is a lampwork torch burns at 1600 too 2000k and I melt borosilicate glass with it....to make well I like to think art, but really it's more repeatable stuff that pays the bills. glass flowers, christmas ornaments, dragons kinda stuffs.

I did Try using it to melt some acrylic I had without the oxygen for an over flow....but still didnt go well.

 

[Untamedrose]

Acrylic can bend at approx. 200 degrees. lol.

Can you make fish related stuff?

I was thinkin Just the propane it be cooler.....and it was just not enough lol.

I need to step up my game in such I think.... but ya...I've made glass fish, sea turtles, octopus pendants...few octopus and whale sculptures...a shrimp tail sushi bottle stopper lol

 

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I want a rainbow bubble tip!

For bending acrylic I use a heat strip. works great. I tried using propane and map and i wasn't consistent enough and kept lighting the acrylic on fire.

I was thinkin Just the propane it be cooler.....and it was just not enough lol.

I need to step up my game in such I think.... but ya...I've made glass fish, sea turtles, octopus pendants...few octopus and whale sculptures...a shrimp tail sushi bottle stopper lol

 

[Untamedrose]

I want a rainbow bubble tip!

For bending acrylic I use a heat strip. works great. I tried using propane and map and i wasn't consistent enough and kept lighting the acrylic on fire.

I will work on it :) Was thinking gold fuming does this cool think that makes clear glass pink...Roses wouldnt be technically hard.

 

[evolved]

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

You're a tool! :p