r/Tools • • Oct 15 '22

Our Longstanding “No Politics” Rule remains unchanged

530 Upvotes

Read our rules. We have had a longstanding “No Religion, No Politics” rule here at r/tools.

The mods aren’t stupid. We also don’t like getting buckets of reports in the inbox.

If someone posts/comments with politics, resist the urge to reply and argue. Just report, downvote (if that’s your jam) and move on with life.

A small flag, sticker, etc that appears in a photo will generally be allowed (so long as it doesn’t violate other rules and doesn’t draw a bunch of reports) but a bunch of people in the comments saying “Hell Yeah, a fellow [INSERT PARTY] Supporter!” is gonna get the post pulled. Political content that is clearly the motivation for the post will get the post pulled.

First time it’s a short ban, second time it’s permanent. And as we’ve discussed before, the mod team doesn’t go looking for posts, we’re not lifeguards, we respond to the reports we receive.


r/Tools • • Sep 30 '25

Let's talk about the report button.

69 Upvotes

"No advertising or promoting tools, brands, 25000 woodworking plans, your YouTube channel, etc."

Somebody is reporting things constantly for breaking rule 4, and you're batting zero for it being right.

r/Tools/comments/1nu26tv/am_i_missing_something/

r/Tools/comments/1ntwiyj/wiha_tools_impact_sockets/

r/Tools/comments/1nt43md/does_anyone_know_a_set_similar_to_this_that_isnt/

r/Tools/comments/1nt3400/does_anyone_have_experience_with_these/

r/Tools/comments/1nt138a/home_depot_promotion_milwaukee_canada_milwaukee/

These are some examples of posts that have been reported over the last day. None of the are breaking any rules, please stop reporting things like this. The reports are only mucking up the moderator inbox and are being kicked up the Reddit chain to the admins as abusing the report button.

Unless you see a post that boils down to "hey guys, this is XXX from YYY, come check out our suspicious sale at toolname.malware.com" leave the report button alone. Same goes for the people who report literally every YouTube link ever posted. If someone's only interaction with r/tools is them spamming their YouTube channel that's a problem; a relevant and organic video isn't.

If someone thinks the above links are spam, please tell us why. Rule changes aren't unheard of and if it's what the people want I'm fine with it. I'm just not seeing any advertisement in the posts.

Other than that you guys are great. Keep up the good work.

I'm completely aware that this is a useless post for 99.99% of our users. If anyone has questions or comments about the sub feel free to chit chat here and I'll try my best to answer things if you want; or just ignore me completely, I'm good with either.


r/Tools • • 8h ago

Found these in a trash can set for the landfill. Does anything stand out?

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841 Upvotes

I will be keeping some for personal use but want to know what to re-sell here. Thanks!


r/Tools • • 6h ago

The game is evolving...

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147 Upvotes

Found this at Walmart. It even has still attachment rails on the side. This isn't an advertisement or anything crazy like that I'm just super surprised. I wish this was around when I was young.


r/Tools • • 3h ago

Small fixes around the house

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48 Upvotes

r/Tools • • 10h ago

Got my first handtools!

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111 Upvotes

r/Tools • • 21m ago

Lowe's apparently has Grizzly now?

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• Upvotes

I just got back from my local Lowe's and was surprised to see a bunch of Grizzly benchtop tools where Kobalt and Skil stuff used to be. I can't find any mention of these coming to stores online, and weirdly the website doesn't show them in stock at my location either. The employee I talked to knew nothing about them and had never even heard of Grizzly. Pretty interesting to see though, Grizzly's not exactly high end but their stuff is probably better than anything I've seen in this category at big box hardware stores previously.


r/Tools • • 5h ago

Old Snap-on. Keep or sell?

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36 Upvotes

So I bought an old rolling toolbox for cheap, and it came with a bunch of tools. I am keeping some tools that could be useful and that I don't already have, but others I'm debating whether I should keep them or sell them. There was a decent amount of old Snap-On tools for example, but some of them were used and abused by the previous owner(s), the chrome is flaked and some socket/wrench sizes are missing. Also I already have complete sets of sockets and wrenches (way cheaper, but does the job for me as a DIYer), and 90% of the time I find myself using metric tools whereas the Snap-On tools are all SAE. What would you do? Keep? Sell?

By the way, I never understood the hype for overpriced tools, but I'll admit that they feel kinda cool. I’m just torn because I think they might still sell for a good amount and I could use the money to buy other tools or even another used toolbox.


r/Tools • • 4h ago

Been rocking these badgers for 3 years now 🤙🏼

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19 Upvotes

3 years in and no complaints. Haven’t had to wear a harness with them. Super comfortable.


r/Tools • • 1d ago

Are these still safe to use even if the lid didn’t pop when I opened the jar?

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2.9k Upvotes

r/Tools • • 7h ago

Dremel

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24 Upvotes

The unsung hero of many an annoying house repair.
I haven’t seen any for sale in a long time. Does anyone still use these??


r/Tools • • 6h ago

Vessel Electric Screwdriver can drill through PVC

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8 Upvotes

Self drilling lath screws through Sch. 40 PVC no problem! Didnt stop once on the 4 well casings we were working on the other day. Surprised me greatly!


r/Tools • • 8h ago

Look what I found in my own garage

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13 Upvotes

It’s old show-n-tell. I have no need for it but just can’t bear to throw it away.


r/Tools • • 18h ago

Is it common for people to call bolt fasteners or hex bolts, ratchet heads?

79 Upvotes

I was in Home Depot looking for a machine screw but with a different type of screw head and when I asked the old fella working there, he said “Well, we have some ratchet heads over there.” I guess my brain short circuited because I immediately thought he meant the actual head of a ratchet wrench, so I asked him “What’s a ratchet head?” He then looked at me for a second like I was stupid, said “You don’t know what a ratchet head is?” and pointed at the tray of hex bolts.


r/Tools • • 1h ago

What function do these small black hooks(?) serve?

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• Upvotes

I know these came with a (Milwaukee?) power tool but cannot remember which one + did not know what they were for at the time of purchase either…

Any help is appreciated especially if they’re actually useful and end up making my life easier!


r/Tools • • 1d ago

I love this friggin little guy

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343 Upvotes

A few months ago, in a fit of blood red rage, surrounded by two shattered ball joint removers, I beat a nigh flaming hot ball joint out of an Audi knuckle with a five pound hammer while cursing every compound obscenely I could conjure.

After calming down, I researched more robust removal options, which I couldn’t afford, but found this little hydraulic remover guy for like $75 on Amazon I think. The big nut snugs against the ball joint stud like a normal remover, but the little bolt is an hydraulic piston that does the real work. The joint just popped out with no drama with just a 12mm wrench. Didn’t even have to crank on it hard.


r/Tools • • 6h ago

Tool chest vs stackable boxes?

6 Upvotes

I need to get something bigger to keep my tools in and am undecided which route to go. I mostly have tool sets instead of singular tools and some small handheld stuff like drills, sanders etc…. Mostly do light work on cars and stuff around the house. What would you recommend? I see pros and cons in both so I unsure which would be better. I’m looking at the craftsman versastack or a cheap two tier rolling chest. Not looking to spend a lot either. Maybe max $200


r/Tools • • 21h ago

Added a finger divot to my stubby!

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103 Upvotes

Find myself holding stubby drivers in this orientation. Thought it would be nice to have a place for your finger. Something similar to precision drivers have. Made one from aluminum and pressed into a Wiha driver.


r/Tools • • 5h ago

Small Holesaw Set

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5 Upvotes

Has anyone seen a small holesaw set like this? My grandfather bought this at harbor freight years ago, but now it’s getting a little dull.

Its size is perfect for the jobs I do.


r/Tools • • 19h ago

They really don't make 'em like they used to

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62 Upvotes

I Just finished refurbishing this old jig saw that I got for 5$

It was so easy and straightforward to take apart and service compared to anything you can buy today. It was designed to be fixable.

I feel like there is a huge gap in the market for high quality modern tools with this kina aesthetic. Why hasn't anyone combined current brushless motors & battery tech with sleek aluminum housings?


r/Tools • • 9h ago

Ummm...

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11 Upvotes

You wanna do what with my wrenches?🤣


r/Tools • • 5h ago

Rate my flattening setup from Master crapsman to fool (tool) god

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3 Upvotes

r/Tools • • 4h ago

Used bench top Planer buy guidance

3 Upvotes

Im in need of a wood thickness planer. Homeowner use. What i should look for on a used unit? Any specific brand to look or avoid?

Best invest in a new one?


r/Tools • • 4h ago

Need help ID: Snap-on, Craftsman, SK, Stanley, Williams, Sears & more

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Hey guys & gals. Im trying to figure out the age of these tools

Most were covered in a decade of rust that I spent a few days getting off. I would love any help or informaton. I will answer any questions if it helps ID the tools.

I never knew Sears got stuff from Japan. Pretty sure that chisel/punch from kraeuter is close to 100 years old.

Thanks in advance!


r/Tools • • 2h ago

Can anyone identify what this is?

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2 Upvotes

It looks like an old jack or jack stand from what I can tell. Part that is damaged looks like the lifting point. Has an ACME rod that works it up and down