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2nd May 2011, 08:03 PM #1
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What's your favorite tool?
Hey!
Just wondering what everyones favourite hand tools are, both unpowered and powered? Post pics if you like
For me,
Unpowered: LV bevel up jack
Powered: festool domino
I know for people like Derek and others, this will be like asking who your favourite child is!?
Andy
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2nd May 2011, 09:10 PM #2
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Unpowered:Veritas Low-angle jack plane. Dozuki fine precision pull saw.
Powered: 17" Bandsaw, Dremel with reciprocated carving attachment, Makita right angle variable speed drill,Triton router.
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2nd May 2011, 09:31 PM #3
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Unpowered: Soooooo hard to choose, but probably my SW Stanley 4 1/2 and Type 1 95
Powered: Anything Festool, but mainly the new 18v Li-Ion drill
Also my 12,000 Shapton - not really a tool but it keeps the tools nice and sharp.
And my dead-blow mallet - seriously people, if you don't have one, BUY ONE
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2nd May 2011, 09:37 PM #4
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I'm starting to think this will be the same for a lot of people.
For me:
• unpowered - LV Bevel up smoother, Dozuki and my Berg chisels.
• powered - the mighty Domino.
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2nd May 2011, 09:44 PM #5
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just for that Waldo, I'm going to be different.
Dark Side - my Chris Vesper Marking Knife
Light Side - my milwaukee drill
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Twist One - Wooden Hinge/Latch/Catch/Handle
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2nd May 2011, 09:47 PM #6
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2nd May 2011, 10:08 PM #7
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Unpowered - 22" John Moseley & Son plane
Powered - the shed lights.
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2nd May 2011, 10:31 PM #8
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Powered: Hard to choose between my Bosch Multi tool and Festool Saw and Dust extraction. Festool for accuracy and almost dust free working.
Unpowered: Off set ratchet screwdriver. Does not get much use, but can be great for small areas - think window winders where attached to frame, and extra pressure to keep tip in slot and being able to loosen screw.
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2nd May 2011, 11:28 PM #9
What... you mean it's not 1792?
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Unpowered: № 10 squirrel mop.
Powered: 16" bandsaw..
I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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2nd May 2011, 11:33 PM #10
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Bloody big hammer fixes everything!
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3rd May 2011, 08:18 AM #11
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Pencil. You can draw lines, chew it and scratch your head when perplexed.
Cheers,
Jim
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3rd May 2011, 08:27 AM #12
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Originally Posted by Waldo
But you want them don't you Ruffly.
Busted!!!!! 
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3rd May 2011, 08:53 AM #13
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If my missus was asked, and atm i agree, my best unpowered tool is me (besides without me my handtools dont work either).
an my best powered handtool would probably be the trusty beaten up makita cordless drill.
Neal.
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3rd May 2011, 02:54 PM #14
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Unpowered : Stanley #5 or the shiny yellow Stanley utility knife. Surprising how often that gets used for marking!
Powered : Stereo (can't plane wood without some tunes!)
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3rd May 2011, 03:14 PM #15
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Cant say I have a favourite. I like all of them.
When the job is suited to ''that'' tool, then it is the favourite.
Regards
John
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