Garage Shop: Tools

https://youtu.be/ztpWsuUItrA?t=471

 

No just no!!

 

Just found that I “need” a new framing hammer. Swung a buddies for a bit this morning and am sold.



https://martineztools.com/product-category/hammers/titanium-handle-hammers/m1-15oz-framing-hammer/

 

250 dollars for a hammer... Pass. Barely use mine since I got one of these. https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-21-Degree-3-1-2-in-Round-Head-Framing-Nailer-R350RHF/207103100

 

I picked up a titanium hammer from Stilletto at Home Depot a few years back. Love it. For one thing it puts a lot less weight on a tool belt and it swings faster Giving it more energy

 

I’ve got the Milwaukee 2745 and I love it, but some stuff just requires the swing of the arm, and I reckon I’m worth it.

My shoulder and arm felt allot better after a few hours swinging it versus my old estwing. I definitely spent less time per fastener with it. Splurged on the custom colors to get the orange head and handle because I want to be able to recognize it quick when I see it walking around.

 

Those are incredible hammers. Worth it, if you appreciate that aspect.

 

It's a matter of return on investment for most people. Yes the hammers are nice to use, but few use a hammer enough to justify the cost outside of those using them daily. Especially true when most people swing a hammer like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyX5qnJ1s5k

 

If you’re in the business of swinging it daily, $250 is not a lot if it reduces fatigue and is durable to last years.

I don’t do framing like I used to. If I did, I might put down the Estwing for one of these

 

Can anyone recommend some small, BRIGHT LED lights for my workbench? I got started on my new workshop setup this past weekend. The big overhead shelf is overbuilt and has no problem holding me (200 lbs of muscle; definitely more too). Happy to share some before photos of what it looked like if anyone would like, but I have more photos in my build thread. I am excited for this project and I am looking forward to my new toolbox!!

I welcome any and all criticism and suggestions.

 

They're not small but Harbor Freight sells these for $30 or around $20 if you have a coupon. Super, super bright. I can't find them right now but Amazon also has some led strip lights that you can chain together and have as many as you want.

Matt

 

I was actually looking at those this morning before posting funnily enough. I think they might be too big for the space. I just saw these on Amazon actually:

$23 Litever Under Counter LED Lighting Kit, 4 PCS 20"es Flexible LED Strips, 16W, 1200 Lumen, Daylight White 5000K. Suitable for Kitchen Cabinets, Book Shelf Showcase Closet Wardrobe (4-Strip-5000K)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081ZSQY3...olid=3KHAQX9IB1B5X&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

I agree the HF work light is super bright. i love it and it wasnt too expensive. Think it was $20. You do need to plug it in but there is a string switch on it.

Coupon below. Just make sure you click the right one that isnt expired. Good till Oct 2nd

https://www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/5000+LUMEN+LED+HANGING+SHOP+LIGHT

 

Those HF Braun lights are amazingly good. Super bright. But for a small workbench, that'd prob be overkill. I can light up my whole garage with 2 of them.

 

Barrina T5

 

I have actually had those in my wish list on Amazon for forever. A YouTuber I watch had them and recommended them. I thought about buying those for the garage bay and moving a shop light into the workshop.

 

One of those would be a great bench light. Super bright, low profile. My original plan was to have them on the garage ceiling and one overhead by the bench but I took the bench out, so no need now.

And dirt cheap, I think they’re still $6 per lamp.

Mine have been so beyond excellent. Will be in my next garage, and anywhere else I need a similar light setup. Love them.