Tier 1, 1.5, or even Tier 2 tools thread

[vcdgrips]

Tool of the Month for May 2021.

Warner Pro Grip 8 in 1 Painter's Tool. Made in USA. 10 ish shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1RUVS...hk_typ_imgToDp

I confess I was intrigued by this one in titanium for a couple bucks more. However, as it is made in the PRC and a suitable alternative was readily available, it was a hard pass.


https://www.amazon.com/Clauss-18856-...hi&sr=1-2&th=1

[il duce]

Probably against the norm but I just use the Home Depot Husky screwdriver set. Wasn’t much $30ish for the set and if something snaps or deforms then I just take it back for a free replacement. So far so good but only had them for 2 years or so.

[Coyotesfan97]

I'm ordering the 10" for the same price and keeping the 7"

Here's the link to the 10" Knipex Cobra Pliers for $29.88.

I ordered the 10” version last week.

[LittleLebowski]

Tool of the Month for May 2021.

Warner Pro Grip 8 in 1 Painter's Tool. Made in USA. 10 ish shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1RUVS...hk_typ_imgToDp

I confess I was intrigued by this one in titanium for a couple bucks more. However, as it is made in the PRC and a suitable alternative was readily available, it was a hard pass.


https://www.amazon.com/Clauss-18856-...hi&sr=1-2&th=1

I agree, the US made one is a no brainer. Added to my cart because reasons.

[Coyotesfan97]

I was out at my folk’s house helping my daughter’s fiancé move some tools and benches the other day. My Dad is cleaning out the garage in preparation for a sale and move. I ended up picking up this Craftsman vise and the double bit (among other things)

[vcdgrips]

Tool of the Month for June 2021. I figured I would just knock it out and there may be a bit of DIY coming up on a 2004 CRV so I figured having some Japanese screwdrivers which seem to be optimized for some fasteners in Japanese cars was as good as a justification as any. 29ish shipped for the "set."


https://www.amazon.com/Bessel-Vessel...GAZC9J1MQD4BG0



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751K53BJ...hk_typ_imgToDp

These coupled with a very straightforward Made in the USA Chanellock Brand Screwdriver purchased last March should cover me for a while. 10 issh shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[rob_s]

Tool of the Month for June 2021. I figured I would just knock it out and there may be a bit of DIY coming up on a 2004 CRV so I figured having some Japanese screwdrivers which seem to be optimized for some fasteners in Japanese cars was as good as a justification as any. 29ish shipped for the "set."

https://www.amazon.com/Bessel-Vessel...GAZC9J1MQD4BG0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751K53BJ...hk_typ_imgToDp

I *really* like that style of screwdriver for certain tasks.

What's you plan for storing the handle and various bits?

[vcdgrips]

Plan re storage

Handle with with a driver (JIS 1/3) goes in the top tray of the tool box.

Short term storage of others is a Sheriff of Baghdad band an a zip lock in the same tray. Longer term, some kind of polymer case or tube i.e. maybe 1/2 inch pvc “capped”

Any thoughts re storage- Rob s etc?

[rob_s]

Any thoughts re storage- Rob s etc?

I'm stumped, that's why I asked you

[OlongJohnson]

I keep mine in one of these:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/pla...ent-tackle-box



I like this for short ones, but I don't have enough short ones for it to really work:

https://www.reddit.com/r/toolporn/co...x_yes_soon_it/