Second picture is after trying to pull it out.

I work construction and got tired of cleaning pipe and fittings one by one with different tools.

So I built this prototype in my garage. It mounts on a 2x4 stud and keeps the pipe prep tools in one station. Push in, prep, pull out.

Still prototype, not finished product.

What do you guys think? Useful on a jobsite or unnecessary tool? 😂

Seems to be made of copper.

What’s one tool in your toolbox that doesn’t get much attention, but you use all the time?

It doesn’t have to be expensive or impressive.

I’m more interested in the simple tools that quietly became indispensable.

What’s yours?

Beat the living shit out of this thing for countless years. It was grinding down concrete for walk in showers that finally sent it to the grave. Wanted a Ridgid to replace if with a LSA but settled for a Ryobi that will probably see a warranty claim.

Found this in a vest that belonged to my grandfather.

The master craftsman my grandfather apprenticed under sold this toolbox him upon his retirement. It’s handmade and around 100 years old.

What's missing? Grew up around trucks and automotive so I've always known my way around vehicles. I work at a transmission shop currently doing R&R, tear down, running the paint booth, and occasionally building the units I'm capable of. Lots of the tools have came from garage sales, estate sales, tool trucks, eBay/marketplace, or have been given to me.

This is the back m8 triple square holding the back oil feed or oil drain line not sure which but its the one on the back of the turbo in the mk7 gti. But I cannot get it out, it was like goop when I first turned it. What would your recommendation be, because however I get it out ill probably have to buy the tool. I tried regular vice grips and there's not enough room. Thanks

Cleaned up my grandfathers (RIP) set of wrenches. Years ago before I started getting into tools, I came close to getting rid of them…glad I didn’t.

If any recommendations for a case and good bits collection, wdy think? Advice always good, thanks.

First of all im sorry For My english writing i am from Finland but ill try My best. I made a Post of these a while Back but after going through these i felt like i had to Make a new one so here it is.

My dad was always and still is a stahlwille Guy. He told me he always used to think that they Will last many lifetimes and that its a worth investement. He was right. Most of these are from 70s-80s and still are in great condition. Any thoughts on this stuff?

The wrenches hanging from The wall are probably My favourite Part. Full open box 13 Set from 6mm to 32mm and a big ass 46mm🤣.

There was a post to tools about 4yrs ago and I saved the op’s pic- I got the exact same issue.
I tried drilling but that seems tedious and harmful (lots of fiberglass dust). A YT vid had a guy boil his out. So without changing the temp of the metal thus altering the strength, is there a way to chemically soften the resin? Or what about using a low paint stripping heat gun on the center hole?
Or just keep drilling then pounding?

I'm trying to figure out why my ZEP Model B sprays brake parts cleaner for about 1 second and then stops. According to my online searches, there's most likely a clog in the tube that runs down to the bottom of the can, but how the heck do you get in there to clean any potential debris out? Also, do the rebuild kits for the Vaper or Sure Shot cans work for this one? They look very similar so I figured I'd ask. Thanks for the help.

Yes i know they are all made by SBD… but i have all the other Proto hammers and want to complete the ‘collection’… I remember seeing it a good while ago online but through 30mins of searching I couldnt find it at all. Does anyone know where the Proto version is sold?

This bolt broke off while i was trying to remove it, then my tap broke off while I was trying to use it to remove the bolt… any suggestions? My next idea is to just destroy it… thanks

Hello my grandfather was an all around handy man and had pretty much every tool known to man.

Sadly when he passed my family picked and sold many of the tools. All I have left are some Craftsman socket sets and various screws drivers and his hammer that he had for 50 years. (I still cry when I look at it)

I live in an Apartment now and do not have the room for a huge power tools and tool sets etc….

However, I’m looking to rebuild with some all around power tools I can use for any car work or inside the apartment.

Any advice on a small tool/power set you all can send my way.

Just so many to choose I’m kinda overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance

Got my 3d printer and it is nice. Bambu lab a1 combo. Now I’m trying to decide 30mm base or 40mm square base or just giving these to a friend and trying to 3d printer toolgrid. I like the organizers but the file I’m using makes them in a “variety” of like 8-11 pcs. I’m thinking toolgrid may be the way to go after all.

Small win but feeling really good about it.

After days of dry firing getting slowly worse I spent a few hours taking it apart and managed to get it fixed without spending any money or losing my most useful tool for a few days.

The boy just moved into his new place on his own and needs a drill, and a few basic tools. DIY is not the family’s middle name but one has to hang pictures and other things. I’ve had my black and decker for over 20 years now and it does all I need it to. But times change. Would it be a decent brand today? We are definitely not looking to spend Milwaukee or Makita money.