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My one and only snap on tool is a small flathead screwdriver, that an old boss gave to me. I use it as a tiny pry bar.

I can't help. But that thing oozes style.

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In my world of "job site work", it would go further... typically a torch.

Presumably a joke that went over my head?

I spent a few years at a couple motor shops (granted, I was the machinist, so I only installed bearings if we were short handed with mechanics usually), and we were usually doing MUCH larger motors, but... You guys never heard of a bearing heater? If boss man saw somebody beating a brand new...

I've paid as much as 250 (shipped) for an 11 drawer machinist box, and as little as $20 for a super clean little cantilever box. My most recent was $300 for an 8 drawer bottom, 11 drawer top, and small hand box, sold the 2 smaller ones for $200. Honestly, their machinist/top boxes are great...

I thought this was "vintage" tools? Something tells me we're getting off course....

I'll do you one better I tack weld a washer onto my chuck keys, and put one of the retractable keychains on the drill press. The chuck key is now never more than 2 feet away from the drill press, ever. But it still can't get wrapped up by accident.

I'd try giving a couple half assed knocks with a soft mallet on the sole and cheeks (carefully of course) and see if it doesn't come free

Mine can't quite beat that, but I picked up this head on ebay a while back and made a handle for it. I find it strangely handy sometimes. These 2 little hand planes (and in particular the square) are also surprisingly useful. I bought the Veritas block plane mostly for models, but it even saw...

Old thread... but here's what I put in my truck. Welded this up to fit, had it powdercoated, and installed 4 riv-nuts in the bed so it's easy to put in/take out. Sits inside the wheel well so I can still slide a full sheet of plywood in. Big enough for a basic tool kit, plenty of straps/bungees...

I think the TS101 is looking like a good option. 120 -> 24v for the shop, and USB for when I'm away from an outlet.

Everyone who says "toss it" here probably has a drawer with 100 cheap *** screwdrivers and 30 pairs of rusted out wrenches that will never see the light of day, so take that with a grain of salt.

Step 1 is get rid of 3/4 of it, or put them in a box where you know they are, in case you "need" them. Honestly, if you have 2 of every size, that's enough. It's hard to get rid of tools, but at some point, you're never going to use most of them.

Which works great when you have help, or for short distances. Not so much on long runs by yourself.

Not sure if what exactly you're thinking of, but "rule", often times called a "scale" in the machine shop, or a "ruler" by most... I've never seen an adjustable ruler.

Yeah, but like I said earlier, I only have Dewalt and Hilti tools.

Looks like the Pinecil/powerbank or one of the ones that fits on a Dewalt battery are probably the 2 best options. I guess it probably comes down to which form factor you like, although the Pinecil does seem to have a lot of rave reviews. Thanks guys

I think you meant to say, "leak proof"