Jonny69's tool porn thread

[Jonny69]

Following on from Zirax's 'Call to power tools' thread I thought since I've just stocked up on some new goodies lets have a tool porn thread.

This is my new tool box:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%281%29.JPG

It's a 9 drawer Clarke HD plus with roller draws, double skin etc etc. It's their top quality box and it's going to get abuse from me, that's the important thing so I couldn't justify a cheaper one from their range because it's going to get used. Weighing in at 32Kg empty it's flipping heavy with just a handful of my tools in it!

Under the lid:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%282%29.JPG

Run of the mill welding gloves, some driver bits and Dormer A002 TiN coated drill bits.

The drills:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%283%29.JPG

These are cheaper on eBay than in the shops if you want a set like this, quite a lot cheaper, but individual drills aren't that much more expensive, if at all, than the cheap rubbish you get in the likes of Homebase. They last probably 10 times as long if you look after them as well. I'll certainly never be buying cheap drills ever again.

Drawer 1:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%284%29.JPG

This is going to be my cutting and drawing drawer. Fiskars scissors, Swann Morton scalpel and blades and a trusty Irwin, er Stanley knife.

Drawer 2:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%285%29.JPG

This is going to be my measuring and marking drawer. Axminster transfer punches and 6" rule, square, tape and double ended scribe. I have some Moore & Wright calipers and dividers to go in there and a Mitutoyo vernier. Manual vernier of course, no digital here ;)

Drawer 3:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%286%29.JPG

For now it's 150mm TengTools pliers but I'm not sure if I like these so they might change. The side cutters and pliers are ok but I don't like the needle nose pliers as much as my old ones.

Drawer 4:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%287%29.JPG

Britool drivers, only the ones I use, not the whole set they force on you.

Drawer 5:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%288%29.JPG

Wiha hex keys with magic ring. If you've never used or seen these they are amazing. There's a small spring clip round the ball end of the key which holds on the bolt you've got on the end. The disadvantage? Damn they're expensive!

Drawer 6 is so far unpopulated...

Drawer 7:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%2810%29.JPG

New Swiss Valorbe files, no.2 cut and very sharp by the feel of it. I've had some budget files in the past and they don't last long and these are a worthy investment. Next to this is an Axminster combination square and protractor set. It's a top quality bit of kit and less than half the price of a Mitutoyo or Moore & Wright set. Unfortunately as much as I'd love one of them I know it's going to get bashed about in the workshop and it'll get ruined. Trusty English snips at the bottom, soon to be replaced with some better aviation snips.

Drawer 8:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%2811%29.JPG

Halfords Pro spanners to replace my tired set of whatever cheap brand I had that are now the emergency car set. These are metric but I also got a set of imperial for in the garage. Thor copper and hide no.1 hammer with 32mm faces for on the mill at work and a new Bahco 250mm adjustable wrench. This is a good solid bit of kit, I'll recommend this any day. I might switch the hammer for a slightly heavier no.2

Drawer 9:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%2812%29.JPG

Sealey 3/8" drive socket set with metric and imperial sockets in a good solid metal case. I fell in love with this set so I bought a second one! 87p wire brush from Lidl, see it's not all about spending loads of money, it's knowing WHERE to spend it!

And some power tools since they're at home...

18V Li-Ion Makita drill, really smooth, I like this a lot:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%2813%29.JPG

18V Li-Ion Makita grinder with 1mm cutting disc. Uses the same batteries as the drill and is SERIOUSLY COOL:

http://www.dropfiles.net//files/319/tools%20%2814%29.JPG

Quite a few other bits at work that'll make their way in when I get around to lugging it in. I was stupid to think I might get it there by train :D

Edit: oh yeah, please add your own tools :)

[Chuckles]

I don't have any really.

I normally get my Dad to do anything like that for me or pay someone.

I know what I'm good at and what I'm bad at. DIY definitely falls into the latter.

[TinkerBell]

What if you have a van full of tools for work? :p

Does that count?

[SidewinderINC]

Sexy. *rubs thighs*

I need to pick up some new drill bits soon, mine are getting rusty since they went into the garage at my mums.


What do you do to keep them in good nick? A spray of WD40 after each use? or something else?

[Jonny69]

Sexy. *rubs thighs*

I need to pick up some new drill bits soon, mine are getting rusty since they went into the garage at my mums.


What do you do to keep them in good nick? A spray of WD40 after each use? or something else?
Three things basically. 1) don't get cheap drills and these bright HSS Dormers are less prone to rusing anyway. 2) use a cutting compound if you're drilling metal and it'll keep them sharp. Use WD40 or 3-in-1 if you don't have cutting compound. 3) don't store them dry like you say, clean and give them a spray of oil before they go away.

Battery drills will knacker drill bits anyway, I'm thinking of getting a set of cheaper drills to kill in the battery drill and keep my good ones for on the machines. I broke the 2.5 and 3 and replaced them with black finish because they are a bit cheaper.

These ones were £45 and pretty much the best you can get, 1-13mm in 0.5mm steps so not bad at all when you think there's 25 drills.

[Burble]

I really need to get myself a drill. Makita seems the way to go.

[SidewinderINC]

Drill stuff :)

Excellent, cheers :)

Also I notice you say "Save those for on the machine"

You can't say that and then not show us the machines ;)

[Jonny69]

I really need to get myself a drill. Makita seems the way to go.
Makita is the thinking man's Dewalt ;)

Seriously though, the Dewalt drills are clunky and clumsy, Makita ones seems a lot more refined. I'd pick a Dewalt mains or 18V cordless jigsaw and a Bosch mains grinder. Depends what you need really.
Excellent, cheers :)

Also I notice you say "Save those for on the machine"

You can't say that and then not show us the machines ;)
The lathes and mills etc belong to work, I can't claim them as mine :D

[cheets]

I thought this was a thread for porn and some sort of handy tool for view/sorting porn :D

I dont own any tools bar the few allen keys, my dad has loads and I use some of them, he has kept all his tools from when he was a joiner 30+ years ago.