The toolbox thread

[BigDL]

I have a tool wall for the "general tools".

 

But as this bike thing grew, so did my collection of tools .... the extra shelf ran out of space quickly, and it was logistically not right .... yada yada ... excuses ....

 

 

So off to our local tools anonymous meeting at Adendorfs to buy a 7-tier tool trolley ....

 

drawer 1 - basic cycling tools

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drawer 2 - all the extra bits, and various torque wrenches (the two bigger ones are with the general tools)

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I quickly got frustrated with the placement of the lubes and cleaners ... too far away, or in the way .... so a tray was added

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I feel useless just looking at that organised setup

[WrightJnr]

Only learnt this yesterday! Been using one for years!! Life changing when you use it right.

 

https://youtu.be/qenf1mc2TFw

[Wayne pudding Mol]

My workshop has way to many jobs going on at once to look clean at all. Takes a special kind of dedication to keep them as clean as you guys...

 

Just the sawdust from the boat build is a nightmare, nevermind leaking motorbikes, and the chaos that a home renovation brings...

 

It is so bad I set up a 2nd toolbox inside the pain cave to do bicycle work.

This is me - I even started trying to reorganize yesterday and went back to my bike cave where everything is tidy and organized (sort of)

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Only learnt this yesterday! Been using one for years!! Life changing when you use it right.

 

https://youtu.be/qenf1mc2TFw

 

Great for small jobs but try decking with it, super slow

But a great and useful accessory for many jobs

[TheoG]

Only learnt this yesterday! Been using one for years!! Life changing when you use it right.

 

 

First time I see this, awesome, definitely will be getting at least 2 different lengths!

[Long Wheel Base]

This is my business. I run a bike shop. I do all the work myself. And collect deliver bikes myself.

 

It’s a passion and my attention to detail and service are the most important things.

 

Have a look at my IG account here

 

https://www.instagram.com/bicycle_supply_chain

In the EVO?

 

Followed.

[CAAD4]

Dammit! I have fomo now! I can't find these locally in NZ (Metabo isn't very big here. Mostly Makita, Milwaukee and Hikoki/Hitachi)

 

Really good price for a little socket set!

 

 

 

This little set would go nicely in my Kriega Tool Roll. I have a small 1/4" socket set in there, but it gets borrowed from my larger Bahco set, each time I pack for an adventure. It's only a matter of time before I start losing pieces of it

 

A dedicated set would be ideal!

 

(not mine, but the idea behind the Kriega tool roll

 

They also do a well priced tool roll version.

[The Ouzo]

Only learnt this yesterday! Been using one for years!! Life changing when you use it right.

 

I have to get one now. Have bit extensions, but i dont think any of them have the sleeve.

 

also browsing specials etc. for an impact driver. After i watched his video on impact drivers vs normal drivers I'm itching to get one. But the ones I'm seeing are a bit pricey for me right now.

[dave303e]

I can show you okes what a shocking workbench looks like if you want to feel better.

 

Internet is not ready for me to show it the current state of all 4 of my workbenches hahahaha

[Alouette3]

I have to get one now. Have bit extensions, but i dont think any of them have the sleeve.

 

also browsing specials etc. for an impact driver. After i watched his video on impact drivers vs normal drivers I'm itching to get one. But the ones I'm seeing are a bit pricey for me right now.

Wait till you've actually used one... then you will really really want one

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Anyone know of a supplier selling JIS screwdriver sets for a reasonable price?

[patches]

I have to get one now. Have bit extensions, but i dont think any of them have the sleeve.

 

also browsing specials etc. for an impact driver. After i watched his video on impact drivers vs normal drivers I'm itching to get one. But the ones I'm seeing are a bit pricey for me right now.

 

 

Wait till you've actually used one... then you will really really want one

 

I have 2 hammer drill/drivers (12V and 18V) and 2 impact drivers (also 12V and 18V)

 

Out of all those, the tool I use the most is the little 12V impact driver. It's my go-to for just about any threaded fastener/handyman stuff around the house, and even drilling holes, where hammer function is not needed. (Just get a decent set of impact drill bits/

 

The 18V impact driver is vicious (280Nm torque) and has too many modes for me to bother figuring out.

 

But yeah, impact driver will change your life!

[The Ouzo]

I have 2 hammer drill/drivers (12V and 18V) and 2 impact drivers (also 12V and 18V)

 

Out of all those, the tool I use the most is the little 12V impact driver. It's my go-to for just about any threaded fastener/handyman stuff around the house, and even drilling holes, where hammer function is not needed. (Just get a decent set of impact drill bits/

 

The 18V impact driver is vicious (280Nm torque) and has too many modes for me to bother figuring out.

 

But yeah, impact driver will change your life!

How important is this ? can you get away with normal bits ?

I've seen a few youtube vid where they recommend getting impact bits, but then these are always from people using top of the line stuff, I'm on a non existent budget here.

[Skylark]

Disclaimer the Metabo socket set is about half the size I was expecting but still very chuffed with it

 

 

Was delivered 19hrs after I placed the order which is also damn impressive

 

Thanks gummi

The smallness is the advantage, the day will come when you use it in a tight space and it's a life saver.

So not a ratchet set but just ordered this... [emoji317]

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Do you have a link for that?

 

Those sets are amazing, it's quite hard to find a quality set with a huge range like that and especially the slim shaft long bits are great, good quality as well.

Anyone know of a supplier selling JIS screwdriver sets for a reasonable price?

I eventually found a seller in Japan on eBay, parcel never arrived though due to Sapo

 

You can get nice sets on Amazon so an option is to add a set when when you or someone you know orders something there.

[dave303e]

How important is this ? can you get away with normal bits ?

I've seen a few youtube vid where they recommend getting impact bits, but then these are always from people using top of the line stuff, I'm on a non existent budget here.

 

Very, very important. Buy 1 set of good bits and look after them and all you leave in your wake is ruined bad quality screws. Buy cheap bits and you buy lots of bits... My Makita eats cheap bits for breakfast.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Very, very important. Buy 1 set of good bits and look after them and all you leave in your wake is ruined bad quality screws. Buy cheap bits and you buy lots of bits... My Makita eats cheap bits for breakfast.

I have a makita impact driver and try to stick to torx screws when using this - otherwise I use my only non makita tool, a 12v dewalt for other screws

 

A good impact driver is worth saving up for - also an important tip is to find a brand you like and stick to it so you can use the same chargers and batteries.  Many a friend has saved money on a great deal only to have a million chargers and no charged compatible battery when you need it

 

For me its makita as back up locally is good and they are robust