Latest tool buys

[Muddy]

My latest tool for work

[goodfellow]

I can think of dozens of times when a tool like that could have saved me a lot of grief. Astro continues to produce innovative designs at excellent prices.

[Uncle Buck]

I can think of dozens of times when a tool like that could have saved me a lot of grief. Astro continues to produce innovative designs at excellent prices.

I could not agree more! Very nice addition Tim!

[Hickory n Steel]

I needed another battery or two and it's Ryobi days so as usual you get a free tool.


The battery combo was $99, and I chose the wet / dry hand vac because I thought it might come in handy.
I like the fact that fact that I don't have to worry about an internal battery going bad if I don't find myself using it very often.
I've had that happen with a couple dust busters over the years.

[Hickory n Steel]

I've needed a demagnitizer for awhile but kept putting it off, today was the last straw so I picked one up at the hardware store.

[Uncle Buck]

Cool demagnetizer.

[Hickory n Steel]

I just picked this guy up cheap at goodwill.


This is a much more Ideal size for small project work than the larger one I have, and since it's made of leather unlike my other one I can easily modify it to better suit my needs.
It's in good shape and the 2 loops just need a little treatment with some leather milk.

I already have plans for a couple minor modifications.

[Hickory n Steel]

I divided the front pocket into two to hold my pliers.

 

I shoved a couple pieces of air hose into the screwdriver loops for a better hold.


And I added a snap to divide the rear pocket while allowing me to open it up if I need to fit something larger or dump in some nails or screws.



The only thing left to do is come up with a pencil holder.

[Hickory n Steel]

As a teenager I had a smaller pouch around this size, but the only belt I had was the one keeping my pants up so I made a belt hook for it out of a wire stand from a campaign sign so I could just hook this on instead of using a piece of rope or having to undo my belt
I remember that proving to be quite handy and decided I'd like to try that setup again with a 3/16 rod I had laying around.



Nobody on a job site anywhere would want to use something like this, but it's very handy to just throw on for an unexpected quick repair project on the fence or when the wind attacks my DIY Halloween decorations and things like that.

[goodfellow]

Good buy on that pouch HnS! I still have one or two sitting around the shop as well. Sadly Goodwill and Restore outlets in my area are usually overpriced and pretty bare as far as good quality tools are concerned. Haven't found any real good deals in years.

[Hickory n Steel]

Good buy on that pouch HnS! I still have one or two sitting around the shop as well. Sadly Goodwill and Restore outlets in my area are usually overpriced and pretty bare as far as good quality tools are concerned. Haven't found any real good deals in years.

I don't find much as frequently as I used to, and the store where I've found the best stuff closed down

The biggest hatred of mine when it comes to goodwill is when they part out power tools.
The battery and charger paired together seperate from the tool, and the the Case seperate from everything.
If it's a Makita case especially those old metal ones the price it around $20.

[Hickory n Steel]

[Hickory n Steel]

I just got this order in from HJE.

The little Enderes pry bars are nicely made, but I'm a bit disappointed that they're completely unmarked which the pictures don't show.
I had hoped that maybe the sticker was just for barcode purposes and there would be some kind of markings underneath, but they aren't.
They are still a good tool though, and cost under $4.

[Hickory n Steel]

I went to my mom's yesterday to pick up a couple guns I bought off of my brother,  and while I was there I naturally had to stop by BARGAIN SMART.
There was a bunch of stuff I wanted, but having just bought those guns I decided to restrain myself and only bought a few things.

Mainly it was just another 10 pack of these Cleline hacksaw blades ( these blades are great ) and a 5oz compo cast dead blow for $9.

I also picked up one of those yellow hooked safety / strap cutters , they were only 50 cents.

[wilbilt]

I've needed a demagnitizer for awhile but kept putting it off, today was the last straw so I picked one up at the hardware store.

Is that a Quick 101 fishing reel? Was my favorite for years.