Must Have Shop Items

the old grind · Mar 12, 2020

I see a nice sheet metal spot-welder with plenty of throat there.

Big Barn · Mar 12, 2020

the old grind said:
I see a nice sheet metal spot-welder with plenty of throat there.

Aha. You spotted Linda Miller-Lovelace! *

*I like to give my welders names.

MossRoad · Mar 12, 2020

Big Barn said:
Aka. You spotted Linda Miller-Lovelace! *

*I like to give my welders names.

Then mine would be Snap Crackle Pop.

Doofy · Mar 12, 2020

Since I never get rid of multiples, in order to keep my tool boxes clutter free and organized I place extra wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, etc, in clear totes and store them away until needed.

Big Barn · Mar 12, 2020

MossRoad said:
Then mine would be Snap Crackle Pop.

Those were cute little guys!

ovrszd · Mar 12, 2020

Doofy said:
Now, I am envious. I have never been able to afford a decent vise and you have a fine crop.:thumbsup:

Everybody has their favorite brand. I like Wilton.

Doofy · Mar 12, 2020

ovrszd said:
Everybody has their favorite brand. I like Wilton.

Mine too but I've had to settle. So sad. At this stage in life, I would be wasting money by buying the best.

/pine · Mar 12, 2020

Not sure if they've been mentioned but two of the most used tools around here are an extended hand grabber and magnets on sticks...sure saves a lot of bending over whenever I drop something (which is all the time)...also prevents overextending the shoulders when reaching for something...

Big Barn · Mar 12, 2020

No used good old fashioned Made in USA Wiltons around in Canada. All newer import stuff.

Still lots of good used Made in England Records though. All the new ones are import garbage since Irwin took over

Big Barn · Mar 12, 2020

/pine said:
Not sure if they've been mentioned but two of the most used tools around here are an extended hand grabber and magnets on sticks...sure saves a lot of bending over whenever I drop something (which is all the time)...also prevents overextending the shoulders when reaching for something...

No more overextending and back bending for THIS old guy. I deliberately keep my back straight, engage my core and SQUAT down to pick up stuff.

Gotta work those legs and glutes to minimize hip injuries.