Author Topic: Need simple ideas (Read 15851 times)

Crispycritter · « **on:** November 25, 2018, 07:32:39 PM »

So despite being nearly 30 my parents like to buy me a Christmas present..I got told to pick something . So anyone have suggestion for must have tools under 30? I got all the basics

jabberwoki · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2018, 07:53:17 PM »

Magnetic trays. You can never have enough.

skfarmer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2018, 07:59:28 PM »

i just ordered a wera bitcheck kit from kc tool. on sale for 55.99. sae or metric with a bit ratchet, handle, bit holder, bits and sockets. all in a handheld case.

if you don't have one, a chapman bit set is hard to beat. the large set is 99 bucks and covers most things. their bits are well regarded for gunsmithing work and i know you have an interest in that as well.

Crispycritter · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2018, 08:03:37 PM »

Quote from: skfarmer on November 25, 2018, 07:59:28 PM

i just ordered a wera bitcheck kit from kc tool. on sale for 55.99. sae or metric with a bit ratchet, handle, bit holder, bits and sockets. all in a handheld case.

if you don't have one, a chapman bit set is hard to beat. the large set is 99 bucks and covers most things. their bits are well regarded for gunsmithing work and i know you have an interest in that as well.

I might have to buy that myself..

skfarmer · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2018, 08:09:17 PM »

Quote from: Crispycritter on November 25, 2018, 08:03:37 PM

Quote from: skfarmer on November 25, 2018, 07:59:28 PM
i just ordered a wera bitcheck kit from kc tool. on sale for 55.99. sae or metric with a bit ratchet, handle, bit holder, bits and sockets. all in a handheld case.

if you don't have one, a chapman bit set is hard to beat. the large set is 99 bucks and covers most things. their bits are well regarded for gunsmithing work and i know you have an interest in that as well.
I might have to buy that myself..

it shows as out of stock but i am sure they would honor the price. i have been wanting one of them for a long time and have never seen them that cheap. i actually ordered mine from amazon las week for i think for 62, tipped off by toolgyuyd and the kctool deal popped up a couple days after. the kctool deal is supposed to be good through cyber monday.

oldnslo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2018, 08:10:58 PM »

Jack stands
DVOM
Come along
Quality jumper cables
Monster pry bar
12T bottle jack
Another hand tool box (can never have enough)
Torque wrench

But I digress......

hickory n Steel · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2018, 11:48:53 PM »

What about Vaughan pry bar ?

fatfillup · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2018, 07:52:33 AM »

If you don't have a battery drill and impact driver, Ryobi's are about $100 for a kit and I like mine a lot. Actually own 3 of them, haha

highland512 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2018, 10:19:19 AM »

I prefer gift cards, Im always going to Lowes or HD for materials for house projects.

bmwrd0 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2018, 10:23:19 AM »

If you are working on anything stationary, a Fluke T5. They run about a hundred last I looked.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2018, 11:32:57 AM »

A cordless soldering iron if you do electrical work. I have a butane fired Blue Point that I really like.

A good set of Thomas and Betts crimpers.

DeadNutz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2018, 12:01:13 PM »

A pair of the biggest Channellocks such as the 460's or what they call the 480 Bigazz tongue and groove pliers. I couldn't live my 460's.

ken w. · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2018, 02:18:05 PM »

DeadNutz beat me too it. A bid azz pair of Channellock's and a really big prybar can't be beat. A lot of folks will say it's overkill until they use them.

bonneyman · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2018, 02:48:03 PM »

Handi-clamps. Love those things. Get a variety of sizes - you'll keep finding new uses for them.

https://www.irwin.com/tools/clamps/handi-clamps

And a gift card to HF isn't to be mocked these days!

fatfillup · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2018, 04:21:10 PM »

I will second or third the big channel locks and the Thomas and betts crimpers. Both great tools that will get used and last a lifetime plus in casual use

Elroy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2018, 06:16:17 PM »

Do you have a step ladder

lauver · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2018, 11:10:50 PM »

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on November 26, 2018, 11:32:57 AM

A cordless soldering iron if you do electrical work. I have a butane fired Blue Point that I really like.

A good set of Thomas and Betts crimpers.

jafe,

Can you post pic's of your T&B crimpers.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #17 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:15:33 PM »

Quote from: lauver on November 28, 2018, 11:10:50 PM

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on November 26, 2018, 11:32:57 AM
A cordless soldering iron if you do electrical work. I have a butane fired Blue Point that I really like.

A good set of Thomas and Betts crimpers.

jafe,

Can you post pic's of your T&B crimpers.

I will get a pic today or tomorrow.

Crispycritter · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2018, 08:49:04 PM »

I told my parents to get me the following it should help me when working on friends cars

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WK9I3O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2018, 12:43:19 AM »

Well it took me a little longer tha I had planned but here are my T&B crimpers.

coolmercury · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2018, 07:30:46 AM »

I have the same crimpers, except they were made by Klein

I think I know, but why the red and black handles?

fatfillup · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2018, 07:34:01 AM »

Yep, those are da bomb!! When you make a crimp with those, you can feel its right compared to the cheaper kind that kinda smash the lug closed.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2018, 10:36:14 AM »

The handles are coded to show how to orient the split in the connector.

lauver · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2018, 11:19:26 AM »

Jafe,

Thanks for posting the pic's.

I have one of these and they do make a great crimp. Unfortunately I've completely worn the wire cutter tips down to the point they "no worky no more". I'm hoping I can file/grind the wire cutter tips back into usable shape again.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2018, 12:48:35 PM »

They are good ones. Hope you can resharpen the cutters. Please post up how you do it.

fatfillup · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2018, 03:02:25 PM »

I have tried to resharpen the cutters with some limited success. Use a file and take your time. Now that I think of it, a dremel with a stone may work well, but again, take your time and grind lightly, that way if you get out of shape a bit, you can reshape without much effort.

I think the key to keeping them sharp is to stay after them, not wait till they are dull. Easier to dress the edge a bit now and then rather then do a major sharpening at one time.

lauver · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2018, 10:54:40 PM »

Jafe & Fat's,

I don't know if you've noticed, but wire cutters are typically BITCH hard. They laugh at files

A small Dremel stone or sanding disk may be the best bet. I'm going to give my Dremel a go...

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2018, 11:53:41 PM »

I have never tried to sharpen a pair of cutters although I dohave some I would like to revive. I am following to see what you do.

fatfillup · « **Reply #28 on:** December 14, 2018, 07:18:08 AM »

Quote from: lauver on December 13, 2018, 10:54:40 PM

Jafe & Fat's,

I don't know if you've noticed, but wire cutters are typically BITCH hard. They laugh at files

A small Dremel stone or sanding disk may be the best bet. I'm going to give my Dremel a go...

Ah yes, I have noticed

I have had some luck going over them several times and switching types of files a few times. The files start to semi bite and will dress the edge. I know its a lot of effort but hey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,don't we all get a kick out of saving a tool despite it not being worth the effort?

I will try a dremel and stone next time.

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