Garage Shop: Tools

I’d ask that in the home improvement thread, probably get a quick reply.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/home-improvement-today.12120/unread

 

I need a blower and pole chainsaw set....And with the Makita battery star system for interchangeability, much flexibility.

 

Birthday gift from my Wife and family.

Still need to pick up some ancillary stuff but ready for the most part.

 

#PeanutButterandJealous

 

I was super surprised, and excited! I've wanted a welder forever, I just never put it high enough on my priority list.

That's one of my favourite memes

 

Same, it's on my list, something always works its way above it whenever I get some spare coin...

 

Story of my life

They got it for 432$, the black friday sale was 479$ and somehow they got them to put a ten percent discount on top of that!

 

Anyone have recommendations for extra small pliers? Got these back in August and the pliers just broke. Came in a kit from HD. I’ll warranty these out but I don’t want to be stranded if the next set breaks too.

 

Someone opened a harbor freight CC possibly, or manager just being generous.

 

I haven't found a brand of those flush cuts that last any longer than any other brand. I just actually picked up a pair from Harbor Freight. They surprisingly survived cutting through 10 gauge copper about a dozen zip ties so far haha.

Edit: oo looks like Knipex makes a set, those might actually last. They don't seem to be the super hard but super brittle steel the rest are made of.

$30 KNIPEX Tools - Electronics Super Knips, INOX Steel, Multi-Component (7803125), 5"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXOE5U/ref=twister_B081TYVDLH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I like those! I’ll grab a set. Wonder if they make a small plier like the ones that broke.

 

No CC. I don't think the cashier realized it automatically rang up with the sale price when they took off the 10%.

 

Check out Wiha too. Good shit.

$35 Wiha 56818 Precision Electronic Diagonal Cutters with Wide Pointed Head

https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-56818-P...words=wiha+small+pliers&qid=1605685258&sr=8-2

 

I've got a set from snap on that lasted like 6-7 years until i had to warranty them cause someone else tried to cut something hard. granted i only used them for cutting zipties pretty much. I've got a set of offset flush cutters but i can't remember the brand on them but they are by far the best flush cutters for zip ties on the market....I justify it cause i use zip ties alot for marine use.

 

I have some old made in Germany Wiha stuff, not those little pliers but a couple of screwdrivers and a socket set. I trust them as much as any Snap-on stuff.

 

If you are just using them to cut stuff and have not tried one of these before I highly suggest them. Pretty indestructible and if the wife is not looking you can debone a duck with them.

$18 Klein Tools 2100-5 Electrician Scissors, Made in USA, 5.25" Compact Scissors for Heavy-Duty Cutting and Low Voltage Work, Multi-Purpose

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-...08747&sprefix=electricians+sci,aps,228&sr=8-5

 

FYI, just picked this up with a free blower for all you Milwaukee fanboys. They have other free tool offers as well.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ger-and-Contractor-Bag-48-59-1840PG/314013252

 

I also have some of these from my technician days. They are more handy than dedicated clippers if you want more versatility.

 

+1 I have these and they're quality scissors for many different tasks.