So Christmas is looming exceedingly close and SWMBO is still trying to get an idea for a present for me (I'm actually happy with socks but she doesn't seem to like that suggestion).
So, I thought I'd ask the group a question: What one tool can you not live without or wish you had brought sooner?
For me it's my Makita HR2450 SDS drill, I wish I had brought one a damn sight sooner than I did.
Suggestions?
Seri
[ignoring the "one" above] Proper SDS drill Decent multimeter Decent cordless drill/driver Decent screwdriver set
Al
drill/driver, all three of them.
henry
one handed ratchet clamps
telescopic/ratchet acro type props.
RT
On 14 Dec 2004 07:08:53 -0800, "Seri" strung together this:
Makita 24V SDS. Worth its weight in gold.
Left handed flange extraction tool.
My desoldering station. If you do any electronics as a hobby, the best thing since sliced bread.
For general DIY, a decent SDS drill with rotation stop which isn't too heavy. Being able to drill any masonry easily or break up small amounts of concrete or chase without effort was one thing I'd always wanted to do.
Last, an electric tile cutter. Much slower than a score and snap, but gives a perfect edge and can cut tiny slivers if needed. Makes tiling when not in a rush a pleasure.
I'm not absolutely sure if a pro cordless drill is worth the cost over a decent DIY one for most. That would be up to them - depending on use.
Decent laptop with wireless network card. It's a tool isn't it? :)
I use this one around 12 hours a day...
Lee
A Round Tuit.
Without this, I'd get nothing done..
Credit card.
Colin Bignell
Spouse.
Without whom I'd get nothing done.
His pile of tuits is almost as high as he is though ... :-(
Mary
On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 17:11:45 -0000, "Mary Fisher" strung together this:
Why the sad face? I wish I had some tuits.
Any suggestions on where to source some decent telescopic/ratchet acro type props? I could do with these for a job at moment replacing two joists.
Thanks
Seri
I think screwfix have them for about £18 quid a pop
*begin_smug*I managed to get four for £3.99 each at Lidl !
*end_smug*RT
My eyes. They came free, but are wearing out.
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As above plus lots of "quick clamps" and petrol chainsaw. An odd but useful combination :-)
Drill/driver for sure; also my electric plane
David
Presumably they're square tuits.
er -no - they're like everyone elses!
Mary
On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 19:42:16 -0000, "Mary Fisher" strung together this:
Then he's well in there then, everyone else here is struggling for tuits and he's got loads.
I consider my vice(s) to be my most useful tool(s)
Pete
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