Daiso Tools for When You Have Time to Kill in a Shopping Mall

[mike48]

Next time you find yourself in a shopping mall with nothing to do ...

If there is a Daiso store, have a look at some of their tools in the Hardware.

Not a bit range, and different stores have different ranges of items, but all items are $2.80 each.

I have picked up some various things, spanners, 1/4 socket accessories.

I know that they are just carbon steel, but ideal for some everyday junkers.

[Doggie]

Next time you find yourself in a shopping mall with nothing to do ...

If there is a Daiso store, have a look at some of their tools in the Hardware.

Not a bit range, and different stores have different ranges of items, but all items are $2.80 each.

I have picked up some various things, spanners, 1/4 socket accessories.

I know that they are just carbon steel, but ideal for some everyday junkers.

Along similar lines but a lot better quality is "Tokyo Hands" stores. I don't know whether they are in Australia yet but a more fascinating place is hard to find for toolish things. I say "toolish" because a lot of their line are not quite fully fledged, on the job, heeey yah! type, he man, tools. Sort of model maker on steroids. Anyway, I defy anyone to leave one of these stores without a basket full of potentially useful items. On first glance you get a hobby or small job, impression of the tools on display but on closer examination its truly fabulous stuff and the huge array is basically irresistable. Not cheap but OK. I bought a heap of items such as small Japanese saws, levels, razor cutters, stopped rulers, callipers and a myriad of other bits and pieces. I was there exactly a year ago. I have maybe used a couple of the items purchased but they look great in the drawer (or rack) and I am not sorry. No sir. I love them. I loved buying them. I loved unpacking them. I like looking at them. I can't wait to go back and get more. I'll use one tomorrow, or maybe next week. Nurse thinks I use them all the time.

[Arron]

One thing worth picking up at Daiso is those miniature hand drills. Like watchmakers screwdrivers but drills. Down to 1mm.

[mike48]

The item from Daiso which I find I am using all the time now is a 1/4 inch "T Bar" socket drive.
Not bad for $2.80.
These don't have to be CrVa steel for 99% of jobs.

If you are in Brisbane, Daiso in the Myer Centre has a bigger tool range than Chermside.

Dont expect too much here, as the store visit is mainly a diversion when you have spare time.
The small range, and type of items, mostly suit "crafts" people, but worth a look.

... "Lets go into (Brisbane) Queen Street Mall today for a casual walk".
............... later, in the mall,
......"OK, I'll just wander into Myer Centre Level 2 and check out some new (insert deceptive item here).
............... later
..."Whats in the bag?"
..... "Just some hardware for fixing the (deceptive item #2)".