I thought of something while reading some of the other posts. What are some of your favorite hand tools. Brands, types, size etc. we were talking about grinders a little in another post. My favorites are 4 1/2" Metabo. [have 3] I have had Millwaukees [did good, nobody makes a better 1/2" drill], Makita [didn't like the cord], Craftsmen [didn't last to long] . Have had paddle switchs but prefer the thumb swith with lock. Have a big Black and Decker wildcat 7"/9" that will wear you out but it can remove some material. HF brand had 2 [inherited] that totally sucked, used them with flap discs only. Didn't last too long and no power.Good to have one for a pinch i guess.
Anybody have any favorite brands of tools. Something you tried and either liked or didn't like?
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04-30-2007, 10:55 AM #1
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04-30-2007, 01:24 PM #2
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Five inch DeWalt angle grinder. Has some guts and is not so heavy.
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04-30-2007, 01:29 PM #3
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My Dewalt 4.5" grinder, used every day for the last 8 years. I replaced the bearings and switches last year, and still kickin'.
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I guess my favorite one is the one I need now, regardless of who makes it... but I think the most important tool I have is my big vice. You can cut and weld steel many ways, but without a vice most of my work would be a bigger .,if not impossible chore. Of course, a good hammer is a must also.
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04-30-2007, 02:23 PM #5
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I agree with the 4 1/2" Metabo.
I also like my Dotco air tools, Estwing 3lb Drilling Hammer...The list goes on!
I'm must say I love them all the same! (except for the ones in the broken pile)
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04-30-2007, 05:24 PM #6
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I like them all
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04-30-2007, 05:53 PM #7
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I Guess Being New To Welding
I Would Have To Say My New
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04-30-2007, 06:02 PM #8
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I would have to say that my favorite tool is my imagination, after that any tool that I can use to put food in my belly is my favorite. Dave
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I like my Stanley Cross Peen Hammers made in France. 42 and 46 ounce sized.
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04-30-2007, 07:20 PM #10
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I Have A Millwauke 7in & 4 1/2 They Bouth Have Been Prety Good Grinders I Have Too Black& Decker That I Got For X-mas The First Thing I Do Is Cut That Stiff Cord Off And Put A Good One On From An Old Extion Cord And Pi##off The Old Lady I Have A Dewalt 1/2 Drill That Well Brack The Arm. And Love The Miller Blue Thingsmiller bobcat 250
wc 115a
spoolmatic 30a
centery 250 mic
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a 1954 hobart portable welder w/ willies jeep engine
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