Tuesday Tool Thread

[cmbicycles]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Yeah, and on top of it he sold it for a very reasonable price.
Was surprised that it had been listed for several days before I grabbed it.

OK, you don't have to rub it in!

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

how about some bench shots Gsinill?

Ha, that will take a little.

We just moved and the basement in the new house is still WIP.
Most of my workshop stuff is still in the old house:


As of now the Wilton sits unsecured on top of an IKEA butcher block countertop on top of saw horses.

I am actively on the hunt for a decent work bench in addition to the one above which I built myself.
It's actually amazing how little good stuff is out there locally on CL and FB Marketplace.
Most of them are flimsy and/or homemade from 2x4s and some plywood top.

Maybe I will start a "Show me your work bench" thread

[ColonelJLloyd]

That's your workspace? Eff this, I'm out. Envy is a bad thing. This is making me a bad person.

[pncguy]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Most of my workshop stuff is still in the old house:

Said in the nicest way possible: I hate you.

[cmbicycles]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

That's your workspace? Eff this, I'm out. Envy is a bad thing. This is making me a bad person.

I'm out too. Mine looks like... hmmm, just imagine the Sanford & Sons truck with the bed piled high, then turn the truck into a workbench.

[aosty]

I’m still alive... let’s wake this thread up again!
Swiss-made Erem angled flush-cut cutters work awesome on zipties. Lots of used ones are available for a fraction of new prices on Ebay.... guess they're no longer suitable for electronics shops.

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

We just moved and the basement in the new house is still WIP.

your workshop has roughly five times the counter space my kitchen does.

[BlueFly]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

We just moved and the basement in the new house is still WIP.

Wow! If I could only get my 10x12 shed to look that nice.

Did you refinish this space yourself? Well, done Sir!

Originally Posted by chiasticon

your workshop has roughly five times the counter space my kitchen does.

Kitchen?

Probably more than 1/2 of my ~900 sf house!

[Gsinill]

Originally Posted by BlueFly

Wow! If I could only get my 10x12 shed to look that nice.

Well... as I said, this was the picture from the listing when we put the house up for sale; it did not look always that nice and clean

Originally Posted by BlueFly

Did you refinish this space yourself?

I had the builder put in the tile floor. The workbench was a DIY project and the rest is all IKEA (RIP Ingvar Kamprad) kitchen stuff which I installed.

[Gummee]

My Mom just had her kitchen remodelled. Talked to the guys doing it. If you find the right company, I'll bet you can get the take-outs for cheap/free.

For example: I've got cabinets including a few glass-fronted cabinets from a buddy who works for a custom cabinet shop. They took em out of a house they were re-doing. Not the highest quality stuff, but they were free, so WTHeck?! They're in the garage, so don't need to be the most aesthetically pleasing

M

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by aosty

I’m still alive... let’s wake this thread up again!
Swiss-made Erem angled flush-cut cutters work awesome on zipties. Lots of used ones are available for a fraction of new prices on Ebay.... guess they're no longer suitable for electronics shops.

I keep a pair of fingernail clippers in my toolbox for just that purpose, but a pair of pliers certainly looks cooler

M

[mt2u77]

Those Erem cutters are mighty fine tools, especially if you can get the carbide tipped ones. I've got a pair or two rescued from the trash at work. No way I'd spend $180 on a tool to cut zip ties, but they do work great for the job! They usually meet their demise at the hands of a new engineer trying to naw their way through a hardened steel wire with a fine Swiss tool-- doh, good thing my eyes can't shoot flames! I keep my good set at my desk now.

[oldpotatoe]

Day late but just built Bills Record to DT511 with this. Typical DT quality, tool and rim...none better.

[aosty]

Heat guns are very useful for decal removal, heat shrink tubing, softening a plastic/rubber part for fitment, etc. Buuut, cords are a PITA and, more often than not, I spend more time messing with unpacking/packing the cord and waiting for it to warm up than actual usage time... usually it's too much trouble to bother with.

This new cordless heatgun from the red brand is pretty amazing... love it... it also heats up super fast in ~6 seconds - always ready to go.

[Gsinill]

Always wanted one of these.
Made in 1935, has been family owned since new and still in perfect shape.
Just got done with putting it back together after disassembly, cleaning and lubricating everything.
Basement shop is slowing taking shape.
Already cheating on The Paceline, spending time over at the Practical Machinist