How do people get by without owning any tools?

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly
I've already got myself a craftsman socket set, wrench set and screwdriver set (only 17). Took up an interest in cars last year so my grandpa got me a good set of starter tools for my birthday. Hopefully they last me 5 years.

They'll last you a lifetime as long as you don't lose them.

 

[m2kewl]

some people can afford to have others take care of their problems.

that said, i've got a 500 piece craftsman mechanic set, snap on impact gun, air ratchet, cylinder compression test tool, ohm/voltmeter, a snake, and snap on jacket and a bunch of 18v drills and bits.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Mucho
My ex brother in law is totally useless as a handyman, he once called me over to help hang a curtain rod, I asked for a red robertson scerwdriver he ask "what is that"

I work with tools all the time, and yet I never heard of "red robertson" screwdrivers.

I looked it up after you mentioned it and I see that it's a Canadian thing. When I looked it up, just about all the mentions of it were on Canadian websites.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly
I've already got myself a craftsman socket set, wrench set and screwdriver set (only 17). Took up an interest in cars last year so my grandpa got me a good set of starter tools for my birthday. Hopefully they last me 5 years.

craftsmen hand tools are garaunteed for life.

while overpriced, they are good about exchanging them.

A friend of mine used to be a framer. When his chalk line ran out of chalk he would exchange it no questions asked... (chalk costs ~ $1) :laugh:

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Mucho
My ex brother in law is totally useless as a handyman, he once called me over to help hang a curtain rod, I asked for a red robertson scerwdriver he ask "what is that"

I work with tools all the time, and yet I never heard of "red robertson" screwdrivers.

I looked it up after you mentioned it and I see that it's a Canadian thing. When I looked it up, just about all the mentions of it were on Canadian websites.

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[IGBT]

..I'am at the other end..every time I see a new blister pak of tools at costco I buy em..got a great pak of stubby screwdrivers and stubby wrenches..even a stubby ratchet in there..then I got another one of diffrent sized long nose pliers and side cutters..and yet another one of drill bits..and then they had this blister pak of hand saws..got one of those..then they had this great master mechanic set in a nice folding hard case that I keep in the truck..like having a little work shop where ever I go..then they have this pak of nice ratchet/wrenches I grabed..then they had yet another tool pak of...

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: her209
The same thing can be said about women and underwear!

how do women get by without owning any underwear? are you complaining about women not wearing underwear?

 

[Safeway]

Snap-on is crazy expensive. That said, I have 10+ snap-on screw drivers, 6 or 7 ratcheting srewdrivers, and about 8 socket sets! Along with everything else they carry.

 

[Brutuskend]

They DO sell tool kits designed for women.

 

[Ornery]

How do people get by without owning any tools?

No excuse: 100% free after rebate...

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: Ornery
How do people get by without owning any tools?

No excuse: 100% free after rebate...

LINK!

 

[waggy]

Well some people live in apartments and really do not have the nead for any tools. The apartment comes in and fixes the stuff in the apartment. also most of them do not allow you to work on your car on there property.

 

[thirdlegstump]

I got my tool right here!

 

[LordMorpheus]

one of my goals in life is to have a full machine shop in my garage. I love being able to fix/build stuff myself.

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

LINK!

It's WAY over now, brother. That pile was snagged using a raincheck on top of it. This was all my son's doing. He works at Sears, and said he may end up money ahead, due to his discount. Chip off the ole' block, eh?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: Ornery

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

LINK!

It's WAY over now, brother. That pile was snagged using a raincheck on top of it. This was all my son's doing. He works at Sears, and said he may end up money ahead, due to his discount. Chip off the ole' block, eh?

I used to work at sears.

My condolences to your son...

 

[Rainsford]

I don't know, you really only need a few basic tools to do almost any job. These guys that have 650 piece tools sets with 35 different screw drivers are pretty funny though, who needs all that stuff?

As far as a truck goes...I admit they come in handy, but every time they DON'T come in handy you have to drive around a big freaking pickup truck. I'd never buy a truck unless I had two cars, I just couldn't stand going back to driving a truck to work every day for the benefits of moving something huge every few years. My hatchback Mazda 3 can fit almost anything that I'd normally haul around.

 

[shilala]

I've got tools to fit pretty much every application, all stored in seperate areas for special situations. Woodworking tools, plumbing tools, electrical tools, computer building tools, the list goes on forever.
I own just about every power tool imaginable.
Beautiful thing is, I know how to use them and I'm not afraid to.
I've never paid anyone to build or repair anything for me unless I don't have the time. (Lots of houses, cars, 4 wheelers, toys, and I'm only one guy.)

My wife has a better set of tools than most people I know. She's not afraid to use them either, but she'll only get them out if she's tired of waiting for me to do it.

 

[KarenMarie]

"Topic Title: How do people get by without owning any tools?"

easy... get a boyfriend who does.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Colt45

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Mucho
My ex brother in law is totally useless as a handyman, he once called me over to help hang a curtain rod, I asked for a red robertson scerwdriver he ask "what is that"

I work with tools all the time, and yet I never heard of "red robertson" screwdrivers.

I looked it up after you mentioned it and I see that it's a Canadian thing. When I looked it up, just about all the mentions of it were on Canadian websites.

yellow = 0
green = 1
red = 2
blk = 3

what the hell is that supposed to mean?

 

[spacejamz]

Was gonna start a 'Picture of your Tool' thread, but don't wanna break my 'never been banned' status....

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: Safeway
Snap-on is crazy expensive. That said, I have 10+ snap-on screw drivers, 6 or 7 ratcheting srewdrivers, and about 8 socket sets! Along with everything else they carry.

do you have the new digital torque wrenches, those look sweeet!

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Colt45

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Mucho
My ex brother in law is totally useless as a handyman, he once called me over to help hang a curtain rod, I asked for a red robertson scerwdriver he ask "what is that"

I work with tools all the time, and yet I never heard of "red robertson" screwdrivers.

I looked it up after you mentioned it and I see that it's a Canadian thing. When I looked it up, just about all the mentions of it were on Canadian websites.

yellow = 0
green = 1
red = 2
blk = 3

what the hell is that supposed to mean?

Size of the head.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
I don't see how a guy can live without a truck either.

:beer:

Having a truck has one downfall though...

Family Member: You have a truck, right?
You: Yeah.
Family Member: I need you to help me move to Nome, Alaska.
You: What?
Family Member: But first we need to get my girlfriend's dresser.
You: Where is it?
Family Member: Punta Arenas, Chile.

This is why I'm not getting a truck until I'm well away from my family.

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: waggy
Well some people live in apartments and really do not have the nead for any tools. The apartment comes in and fixes the stuff in the apartment. also most of them do not allow you to work on your car on there property.

I've lived in many different apartments, and use my tools at least once a week for something. And they don't like you working on your car there....but I've done tons of work on my cars in their lots anyway .

I have tons of tools - nothing better than Craftsman (most of it is cheap crap, actually) but they always get the job done. I also have a 5.5hp 30 gallon Craftsman air compressor with a full set of air tools, as well as a folding engine hoist and leveler at my parents' house. Obviously I can't carry those around with me to my apartment, but everything else never leaves my sight. I'd feel naked without it.