Hand and Power Tools
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We have a small population of DIYers in here, and I'm always interested in high quality tools.
Not a handmade hammer made in Vermont by some Millennial with a handlebar mustache. Actual useful things.
Wiha screwdrivers were brought up in the knife thread. I love my Wiha screwdrivers for adjusting link screws in my Omegas.
Bondhus makes nice torx and allen wrenches.
One of my most indispensable "tools" I use in my house is my Jawhorse, and my Keter folding table is constantly being moved around for projects.
Admittedly, I appreciate cheap tools too, as much as I take care of my tools, I don't know how many screwdriver sets I've destroyed. I have a couple Tekton screwdriver sets laying around the house.
I know Chris is setting up his new house, so I imagine he's working quite a bit with his hands.
Just a thought, might be worth setting up such a thread.
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I know Chris is setting up his new house, so I imagine he's working quite a bit with his hands.
I have a special tool just for that…
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Also, as far as hand tools go, I really like Knipex for channel locks, snips, pliers, etc.
^this!
The new Knipex angled pliers wrench is phenomenal (and lots of other [Knipex tools(https://www.knipex.com/)
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Ewwww…. [emoji847]
What? I was talking about my favorite hammer.
You people have your mind in the gutter…
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Looks like an Estwing hammer, maybe?
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Yes to both questions.
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Beautiful!
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Going to pick up one of these soon:
My 1x30 belt sander shit the bed and I have a couple knives that need to be reprofiled. I have an axe too with a couple big chunks taken out of the edge so that needs some major reprofiling done to it.
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Hipster
You know you want one, too…
(I bought it about five years ago at Lowe's, which is the most hipster big box hardware store, I'll concede)
And no lie- I've had that exact sharpener on my Amazon wish list since November 20, 2016, after one of my favorite bootmakers recommended it. Now that all my stuff is finally out of storage, maybe I'll finally get it.
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From the Iron Heart Boss Talk.
Tool set in an IH made roll-up case. Stamped serial number 1/21 to 21/21 and with flannel inside. -
Got the Worksharp Ken Onion Edition this week. It's ok for large knives, but I almost immediately bought this thing:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J9AADN6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After ten+ years of freehand sharpening on a belt sander, this is my speed. I got it last night and it's a nice upgrade.
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@Aetas , is the IH roll case available for purchase?
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Just gave this bit of advice to Giles because he's thinking of getting the Worksharp. Might be handy to anyone else thinking of getting it
Get some extra belts too. You'll need three different sets. One for the main kit.One for the knife grinder kit.And a stropping kit for the knife grinder.You'll burn through a bunch of belts learning how to grind. It's also handy to have new belts handy so you can tell how worn in your belts are. You should be able to tell by feel.The easiest way to find out if you're using the right angle is to color in the edge with a sharpie and see how the edge is contacting the edge.Success is measured by how consistent your edge is from heel to tip and then symmetry between both sides.Start on a slow speed or you'll wind up with recurved edges.Don't let your edge get hot. If the edge feels warm dunk it in some water.The cheapest knives you'll find are best for learning. The steel is softer. Remember that the steel is softer when you start on nicer knives, which have a harder steel.I've been grinding steel for a LONG time. The funny thing is you'll find that even shitty knives are really useful when you know how to sharpen and reprofile. The cost to benefit ratio becomes pretty narrow when you get good at this.The real test is when you can make a 79 cent knife work as good as a 300 dollar kitchen knife.
