Thread: Most satisfying piece of equipment to use

Either the 100mm or 50mm wide multitool. A close runner up would be the coldsaw - accurate yet aggressive


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Most of them.......
No, all of them

If i had to name one.....maybe my scraper. Only cause it can create the most accurate surfaces possible.

Hi Gents,just about everything here are favorites 2 lifetimes accumulation of gear.Lots of machines here came from older tradesmen and most of them are no longer with us,My late old man had names for his gear and the name of former owner.So every day when I use some thing it gets referred to Reg Jack Wally etc.So carrying on the tradition I do the same.
Was told many years ago that sentiment costs,it does and have seen it so often where old men hang on too late to see that their gear goes to persons who will continue to be their custodians.So often we see relatives ignorantly dispose of items some time ruthlessly.we see auctions,Ebay where goods are listed but no one knows of how or what its true value is.Of course like all of us we like a bargain and we all at some time have obtained some item quite reasonably.
Sooner or later it comes our turn to down size and our favorites become some one else's.Whether this be kids family or relatives some will always be surplus.
I am faced with the same dilemna having no children or close relatives the slightest bit interested in what i do or own.This could lead to a separate thread to some thing like Members Disposal site or a group of like minded to ensure that these items are priced accordingly.How where when is another issue. Just throwing my hat in the ring to see if interest follows Cheers John.

Most of my machines are clapped out or broken in some way. I like them all for different reasons, but each one is a Project that's being used in the meantime. But there is one machine that is not only in very good condition but is thoughtfully designed, well made, performs flawlessly at its intended purpose, and is a simple pleasure to use. It's my Tough pedestal drill.

Without a doubt, the 50mm Multitool linisher. Dozens of times a week, from wearing away chunky steel to pencil sharpening.

Originally Posted by tinkera

Without a doubt, the 50mm Multitool linisher. Dozens of times a week, from wearing away chunky steel to pencil sharpening.

Can't imagine life without a linisher to break edges.

Rob

My motorcycle, its parked in the shed next to the lathe. I need to move it when I want to use the lathe or mill. Trouble is, I look at the bike and cant help to take it for a blat, then cuss for not doing the work on the lathe making that gizmo I been thinking about for a couple of weeks while at work.

DD

The trash bin.

No other tool improves my output quite like it!

I would have to say my Interapid DTI. I read lots about them before I purchased, but I had to see it myself. That DTI is rock soild. Rare (for me) to find a tool that repeats perfectly every time. The Swiss watch of Swiss DTI's?

Now I want a second one to just put on the shelf..

I'm thinking that it depends on the time of the day, I think that in the morning it's the Fowler ware and in the arvo it's the Frigidaire

When I am using the right tool for the job! That tool becomes my favorite for just a moment!
Yesterday I was working on another shed which I am almost finished. I was thinking about how I would really miss the sound and feel of sharp chisels. I have two 50mm Stanley thru tang chisels and I always enjoy using them.

Originally Posted by j.ashburn

Hi Gents,just about everything here are favorites 2 lifetimes accumulation of gear.Lots of machines here came from older tradesmen and most of them are no longer with us,My late old man had names for his gear and the name of former owner.So every day when I use some thing it gets referred to Reg Jack Wally etc.So carrying on the tradition I do the same.
Was told many years ago that sentiment costs,it does and have seen it so often where old men hang on too late to see that their gear goes to persons who will continue to be their custodians.So often we see relatives ignorantly dispose of items some time ruthlessly.we see auctions,Ebay where goods are listed but no one knows of how or what its true value is.Of course like all of us we like a bargain and we all at some time have obtained some item quite reasonably.
Sooner or later it comes our turn to down size and our favorites become some one else's.Whether this be kids family or relatives some will always be surplus.
I am faced with the same dilemna having no children or close relatives the slightest bit interested in what i do or own.This could lead to a separate thread to some thing like Members Disposal site or a group of like minded to ensure that these items are priced accordingly.How where when is another issue. Just throwing my hat in the ring to see if interest follows Cheers John.

That's a tough one John. The chips fall where they fall sometimes. It's good your thinking about it now as it can be heartbreaking for the people left behind to try and sort it out.

Making a database with photos and replacement costs/ for sale costs and descriptions is a great tool for insurance as well as the family.

We all have scored a great deal on a tool from time to time. Most people appreciate and take care of them. If they are not used and taken care of, they rust and age and are useful to no one.
Sometimes the right person will be given a bargain and others will pay a fair price. At the end of the day, we want our tool to make it to someone who will appreciate them.

I still remember and think about all the old timers who helped me get started out when I was a kid. I was lucky they took the time.

I'm sorry your struggling with this one John. I think it's something we all think about. The local Men's shed is always a worthy fall back.

Originally Posted by Ben Dono

That's a tough one John. The chips fall where they fall sometimes. It's good your thinking about it now as it can be heartbreaking for the people left behind to try and sort it out.

Making a database with photos and replacement costs/ for sale costs and descriptions is a great tool for insurance as well as the family.

We all have scored a great deal on a tool from time to time. Most people appreciate and take care of them. If they are not used and taken care of, they rust and age and are useful to no one.
Sometimes the right person will be given a bargain and others will pay a fair price. At the end of the day, we want our tool to make it to someone who will appreciate them.

I still remember and think about all the old timers who helped me get started out when I was a kid. I was lucky they took the time.

I'm sorry your struggling with this one John. I think it's something we all think about. The local Men's shed is always a worthy fall back.

Thank you Ben for that sincere reply.As i see it re Mens in Sheds we are all men in a shed some where and this metal workers forum is just that a big virtual ''Mens in Sheds''.The pool of collective knowledge and resources here keep astounding me continually.John.

Originally Posted by nearnexus

Sorry. That doesn't qualify.

No moving parts.

Rob

it makes the ATM work doesnt it Bryan