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What r/Tools is talking about this week

r/Tools has 1,018,972 members and 45 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 45.7 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

1,018,972members
45posts in the last 24 hours, newest 7 min ago
45.7comments an hour right now, newest 48 min ago
10,233points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/Tools this week

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Top threads this week

  1. Wera "Tool Rebels" logic: Buying their heavy-duty 900-series chiseldrivers, twisting them by hand, and getting this response from their warranty manager.

    Hey everyone, I bought a set of Wera 932 A chiseldrivers (900-series). As you know, Wera markets these as basically indestructible – built for hammering, heavy prying, and transferring massive...

    10,233 points1,282 comments5 d ago
  2. The Stanley underwater chainsaw we use to demo old docks and piers.
    5,412 points239 comments3 d ago
  3. The tool itself is pretty ingenious and process when using it was oddly satisfying
    3,178 points47 comments5 d ago
  4. Someone threw out this garden shovel because the rotted handle broke-i used lighter fluid to burn out rotted wood in handle which i replaced with a brand new handle from home depot!!!!
    1,610 points204 comments6 d ago
  5. Asked for a 1/2 Milwaukee stubby for my birthday. This is what I got from my significant other. Can’t even be too upset (she tried)
    1,137 points482 comments6 d ago
  6. My dad "inherited" this when he retired from working at a steel mill a couple decades ago. Whats it worth?

    Im also curious what its made of and is used for. It weighs 24 pounds and is 3 feet long

    933 points379 comments5 d ago
  7. Shut up and take my money!
    664 points28 comments1 d ago
  8. This was a first for me

    I was drilling some hardwood and the bit came out like this

    616 points117 comments6 d ago
  9. 180 vs 560 cobra difference

    The 560 version is so big, I have no real use for it, bet it's a good weapon against zombies tho! Haha

    427 points23 comments3 d ago
  10. What should you have known for a long time, realized way late?

    I'll go first. I always wondered why the little black retainer clips on these went past the lid. Never gave it much thought. Today I realized the things clip together 🙄 I've been in construction...

    374 points96 comments2 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Label makers: are thermal labels actually worth it, or is embossed tape the tough one?
    1 points0 comments7 min ago
  2. Looking for socket set recommendations
    1 points0 comments18 min ago
  3. Just pics of buckets, that's all!
    4 points5 comments3 h ago
  4. Packout Clone - Is it worth buying?
    0 points19 comments3 h ago
  5. What type of rope do you use in extension ladders
    5 points18 comments3 h ago
  6. Harbor freight angle grinder safety quality?
    4 points41 comments3 h ago
  7. Filling up these tool drawers
    7 points2 comments4 h ago
  8. Exercising torque wrench question
    2 points5 comments4 h ago
  9. Are circular saws dangerous?
    0 points27 comments4 h ago
  10. Looking for new compressor…
    1 points18 comments4 h ago
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