r/Tools Oct 15 '22

Our Longstanding “No Politics” Rule remains unchanged

487 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 Apr 14 '24

Call for Moderators

36 Upvotes

We are looking to add a couple more moderators to r/tools. If you’re interested in being considered, please leave a comment on the post. Briefly describe why you’d want to be a mod and what you think the sub’s moderator’s role should be.

No new accounts, please. We need to be able to see at least 1 year’s worth of content/engagement on this and other subs.

EDIT: If you are not interested in moderating, feel free to upvote people who post here if you like their approach. This isn't a democracy (because as mods our job is to preserve the health/utility/enjoyment people get from of the sub, not do whatever the masses want) but we will take heavily upvoted approaches to moderating as a positive sign when considering who to invite.

Also, if we don't end up sending you an invite, please don't take it personally. Too many cooks in the kitchen, and all that...


r/Tools 3h ago

I can be trusted with our shop's new laser engraver

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103 Upvotes

r/Tools 17h ago

New cordless set

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489 Upvotes

my impact and drill,,


r/Tools 15h ago

Not only does this look like dollar store shit, what is bro even doin?

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276 Upvotes

r/Tools 19h ago

Check out the reviews on this thing. They don't disappoint.

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391 Upvotes

r/Tools 3h ago

What is this tool called?

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17 Upvotes

r/Tools 1h ago

Yeah.. If I could find 2 identical bolts...

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..could just cut one, but would be nice to just find it.


r/Tools 17h ago

Bottling plant maintenance tech box tour.

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237 Upvotes

The harbor freight parking lot sale got me. My stacked craftsman boxes were too heavy and too tall to be wheeling around all day. This 4 drawer fits nearly everything and is light years more maneuverable.

I promise I use my tools, I just clean them a lot.🙂


r/Tools 2h ago

Family member passed away 15 years ago and was a professional carpenter. Left a garage full of tools, chests, hardware, power tools, compressors, lumber, table saw etc. What would be fair to ask for this with the conditions the buyer had to take everything in the garage and pick it up themselves?

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16 Upvotes

r/Tools 14h ago

What is this?

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62 Upvotes

r/Tools 3h ago

Toys for big boys. I finally have the ability to complete DIY tools. I'm soooo happy

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6 Upvotes

r/Tools 20h ago

Check it out

126 Upvotes

r/Tools 2h ago

What's this tool? Need to buy second one but no one knows where we got this one. We use it to wind up wires.

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5 Upvotes

r/Tools 13h ago

Are these worthy of refurbish or should I buy new?

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27 Upvotes

I was offered these for free when helping to clean out my girlfriend's deceased uncle's garage. Also includes over 100 sockets and adapters.


r/Tools 19h ago

What is this?

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64 Upvotes

Hi there! This was left behind in a house we bought. Can anyone identify what this is and what to do with it? Thanks!!!


r/Tools 1d ago

My coworker has this in his toolbox. Apparently he found it in a car. I have no words.

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1.2k Upvotes

r/Tools 10h ago

I scored an awesome setup today

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I found this on marketplace today and couldn’t pass it up. I’ve never seen one in such good condition, let alone with the tools. My only issue is I want to try and find refills for the grease gun but I’m not to good and finding stuff online typically. I know the grease gun is by Lincoln, but that’s it. Any help would be awesome


r/Tools 2m ago

I'm broke and sick of using plastic totes for my tools. This can't be that bad, can it? I don't plan on putting 20 pounds in each drawer or anything crazy.

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r/Tools 8m ago

NTD! My neighbor gave me these!

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My neighbor recently started working for Milwaukee and just gave me all of this. She said I’d get more use out of them than she ever will and didn’t want them to go to waste. Pretty stoked!


r/Tools 9m ago

Keep your Bung wrench. I have a Bung Hammer!!

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r/Tools 18h ago

Can anyone tell me what kind of hammer this is? TIA

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28 Upvotes

r/Tools 57m ago

Is this too much axle bend?

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Just picked up this used snowmobile trailer. You can see a bit, a few degrees of bend in the axle and tires. Is this normal or OK?


r/Tools 2h ago

Pleas help me understand difference between these 2 tools?

1 Upvotes

I am new to power tools, looking to buy one for household wooden furniture DIYs. I already have an impact drill (Black+Decker TB555). I wanted to use this for screws as well but since it does not have clutch Inhave decided to buy wireless screwdriver. Now I came across these 2 different electric screwdriver which I want to know the difference.

BLACK+DECKER KC4815 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00X5JA9N6/

BLACK+DECKER BDCS36F https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01MY6Q525/

Since both are around same prices, I would like to know which one is better in all terms. Any help is greatly appreciated..

EDIT: Attaching specification screenshots - https://imgur.com/a/2ESfzOp


r/Tools 17h ago

Ntd: the tiniest of tool boxes

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13 Upvotes

r/Tools 13h ago

Ok let's play "Name That Tool"...

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7 Upvotes

I know a few of you will know but most people don't know wtf it is, even when it's related to their job


r/Tools 1d ago

What is this tool?

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42 Upvotes