Tier 1, 1.5, or even Tier 2 tools thread

[OlongJohnson]

Out for delivery! I'm looking at soaking it in white vinegar for a little bit and then cleaning it up, maybe hitting it with textured silver paint.

If you're doing textured, go authentic old school.

[LittleLebowski]

If you're doing textured, go authentic old school.

That costs as much as the dang vise.

[OlongJohnson]

OK, less authentic old school.

[Oldherkpilot]

Out for delivery! I'm looking at soaking it in white vinegar for a little bit and then cleaning it up, maybe hitting it with textured silver paint.

I use brown vinegar to dissolve rust. What do you know about white vinegar that I should know?

[LittleLebowski]

I use brown vinegar to dissolve rust. What do you know about white vinegar that I should know?

[LittleLebowski]

OK, less authentic old school.

How about this? Black or silver?

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-72...9114923&sr=8-2

[OlongJohnson]

Verde Green all the way.

[LittleLebowski]

Verde Green all the way.

Weird, I just came to that conclusion and ordered a can, but it won't be here until May.

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

[OlongJohnson]

Menard's has it, too, if they are in your AO.

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/s...4453041196.htm

[vcdgrips]

Tool of the Month -April 2021

I almost bought a Waved Spyderco Dragonfly but thought that I was stretching the "tool" definition a bit given the postings to date.

So "Spyderco Monkey" served as the inspiration for my April 2021 T.O.T.M. Purchase--- Knipex 8 inch, Angled Head Bolt Cutter.


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