When to part with beloved tools...

[cgrutt]

Gasp!

Yeah, I'm a tool junkie no doubt. Been collecting my whole life.

So when is it OK to start paring down the collection?

As an example, my wife blew out a front tire on her car the other day so I ordered two new tires from TireRack and bought the rims to local guy (who does a wonderful job at straightening rims by the way...) to be mounted.

Grab my new Milwaukee Fuel 1/2 impact with no "impact" on lug nuts, LOL. OK get the compressor fired up and take out the Snap On MG725 (I think?) and, well yeah, same result.


So go old school and grab the Snap-on 24" breaker bar and a 17mm socket and low and behold the wheels come off no problem.

So why do I need the Snappy or Milwaukee impact lol (beside from the fact that they're really nice to have)?

Never felt this way before but seriously considering selling a bunch of my tools that are rarely used. Anybody else have this dilemma? And what to choose? The air or battery?

 

[James-W]

Do you use those tools on other things? If you do, then by all means, keep them. On the other hand, if you don't use the tools for anything then perhaps it is time to get rid of them.

 

[Musicinabottle]

I have all air tools myself, no cordless anymore. I did replace all my Craftsmen wrenches with SK to complete my set of SK, that was missing about 60% and my Craftsmen were standing in. Was literally going to throw out the craftsmen wrenches which was missing only the 13/16 and 7/8, but dug them out of the garbage, realizing that they are older, American made and it doesn't hurt to have a third back up set! So I saved them. This happened the other day.

 

[cgrutt]

Do you use those tools on other things? If you do, then by all means, keep them. On the other hand, if you don't use the tools for anything then perhaps it is time to get rid of them.

Well I'm never actually using them day to day, but month to month, who knows? LOL. The other issue on my mind is I have a wonderful 12 y/o boy who I'd like to pass "everything" along to at some point.

Yeah, tool "junkie" no doubt, LOL...

 

[cgrutt]

I have all air tools myself, no cordless anymore. I did replace all my Craftsmen wrenches with SK to complete my set of SK, that was missing about 60% and my Craftsmen were standing in. Was literally going to throw out the craftsmen wrenches which was missing only the 13/16 and 7/8, but dug them out of the garbage, realizing that they are older, American made and it doesn't hurt to have a third back up set! So I saved them. This happened the other day.

Yeah, I've got a whole collection of USA made Craftsman tools that I haven't used since the 1980s. I know the feeling...

 

[cdestuck]

Soon after you funeral is quick enough

 

[cgrutt]

Soon after you funeral is quick enough

Yeah, well still have all of my dad's tools and he passed in 1986 but thanks for the post...

 

[Fretters]

Yeah, well still have all of my dad's tools and he passed in 1986 but thanks for the post...

He has a valid point. That's pretty much the methodology I use. When I'm gone, my bairns can decide what to keep & what to part with. I don't get rid of tools unless I must, for some reason or other. Guaranteed, there will be an occasion where you're kicking yourself for getting rid of something.

 

[Danglerb]

What kind of lug nuts did a 725 not take off?

Whoever put them on should never be allowed near the car again.

 

[crewchief888]

as mentioned,
after MY funeral.

i kept my dads tools after he passed away in '78, started my wrenching "career" with them.

theres no one to continue my "legacy"

over the years, ive only sold a couple things, and have gifted only a few...

 

[haptiq]

Im young and in the holding steady phase right now. Have lots of seldom used tools but seldom do I need a tool I cant put my hands on. My stepdad passed down some fatherly wisdom to me. “Never sell your tools or your guns.”I stick to it for the most part.

Back to your question. Ditch the cordless stuff if you rarely use it. Itll cost you money in batteries and disappoint more than impress. Cordless impacts are for speed and efficiency. Air impacts are better than electric for power and reliability. Leverage will always work better just slower.


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[619DioFan]

What kind of lug nuts did a 725 not take off?

Whoever put them on should never be allowed near the car again.

True. plus I would be concerned that the milwaukee wouldn't remove them as my 1/2 fuel takes off everything,

 

[seber]

If I never got rid of any tools I'd need another garage just for storage. Garage sales and Ebay can be your friend.

 

[bczygan]

"When to part with beloved tools?"


When they pry them from my cold dead hands!

Bill

OP, If you're selling yours cheap, let me know!

 

[3jakes]

What kind of lug nuts did a 725 not take off?

Whoever put them on should never be allowed near the car again.

Agreed,
The MG725 has 800 ft lbs of torque.
Maybe you need to throw away your air compressor as well?

 

[cgrutt]

What kind of lug nuts did a 725 not take off?

Whoever put them on should never be allowed near the car again.

Local tire shop after we had tires changed. The bad part was getting them off on the side of highway with the little wrench that came with the car lol. I literally had to stand on the bar and jump on it to break them free....

 

[cgrutt]

Agreed,
The MG725 has 800 ft lbs of torque.
Maybe you need to throw away your air compressor as well?

60 gal IR it handles most things ok. I'm not a pro just HO stuff.

 

[cgrutt]

Im young and in the holding steady phase right now. Have lots of seldom used tools but seldom do I need a tool I cant put my hands on. My stepdad passed down some fatherly wisdom to me. “Never sell your tools or your guns.”I stick to it for the most part.

Back to your question. Ditch the cordless stuff if you rarely use it. Itll cost you money in batteries and disappoint more than impress. Cordless impacts are for speed and efficiency. Air impacts are better than electric for power and reliability. Leverage will always work better just slower.


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Good advice I followed same for most of my life lol. Another one I've followed is always buy a new tool when working on a new project that you would have otherwise hired out.

I recently bought the FUEL to set up the bunks on a new trailer. I've also used it for a project I was working on pulling up glued down carpet in a large retail space and to change brakes on my truck. I actually like it better than the air much more convenient esp when not near a compressor. This is first thing it didn't handle (nor did the air).

 

[James-W]

I have been collecting tools since I was a kid and I am 68 years old now. I have a ton of tools and when my older brother died he left me all his tools. Since the tools were his, we got along great together and he wanted me to have his tools, I hate to get rid of them. Some of the things he had I really use, like his metal lathe, milling machine, metal cutting band saw, very large drill press, etc. But the hand tools, I already had the same things so with very few exceptions I really have no need for them. But they were his, and he wanted me to have them so I keep them as a sign of respect.

 

[niget2002]

I keep whatever still fits in the garage. When I'm out of garage space, or no longer have room to work in the garage, then I'll start worrying about what I need to get rid of.

 

[Parrothead]

I've actually been thinking about this a great deal, and in the spring I'm cleaning out the extras and stuff I just don't use. I have too much and I really need to free up drawer space and space in general.

 

[uncwstudent]

Honestly, I'll buy tools one week that I "fall in love with" and end up selling them weeks later to pay for the newest tools that I've "fallen in love with." I try to keep my tool collection down to a manageable level since I hate clutter. Very rarely have I owned a tool that I've sold that I've ended up needing later on. Parting with the tools on a regular basis helps me stay grounded and not become a tool hoarder.

 

[6PTsocket]

I have been collecting tools since I was a kid and I am 68 years old now. I have a ton of tools and when my older brother died he left me all his tools. Since the tools were his, we got along great together and he wanted me to have his tools, I hate to get rid of them. Some of the things he had I really use, like his metal lathe, milling machine, metal cutting band saw, very large drill press, etc. But the hand tools, I already had the same things so with very few exceptions I really have no need for them. But they were his, and he wanted me to have them so I keep them as a sign of respect.

I am older than you and there are tools I probably don't need but if they make you happy and you don't need the cash or need the space for other things, why worry about it. Call me a hoarder; I don't care. They remind me of the fun I had when I used them for old projects.

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[Sine Swept]

Once in awhile you have to look around and let some things go. If it will sell, sell it. If it could go to someone less fortunate, I will also go this route. If anyone has noticed Arnold S. rules for success, his last rule is to give back. I would rather give someone with no screwdriver or any tools something to start with, than picture them using a butter knife. Also I figure better to give to the cause then to give it where someone will profit before the end user gets hold of the tool. It also frees up space for new tool's!!!

 

[theoldwizard1]

So go old school and grab the Snap-on 24" breaker bar and a 17mm socket and low and behold the wheels come off no problem.

I have an old 1/2 CP that probably has not been used in more than 3 years ! My CP chisel had not been used for over 15 years until last year when my son need to remove some thinset from a cement floor.

If I am only pulling 1 or 2 wheels, I go half and half. I crack them loose with a breaker bar and buzz then of with my 3/8" Milwaukee Fuel impact.

As for getting rid of any (not a duplicate), NO WAY. I still have distributor wrenches and drum brake tools ! The kids can fight over them (or probably selling them on CL) when I kick the bucket !

 

[16again]

Coincidence to see this post? LOL, Just got done packing some tools from my box, to give to my son.
Old (70's) Craftsman ratchets 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2", magnetic socket trays from snap on, extra westling machine socket holders, as well as SAE Craftsman Professional wrenches.
I keep around the tools I use. That said, no reason to have Snap on AND Craftsman of the same tool here. I'm a hobbyist not a pro. Needless to say I de-clutter and pass them on to my son. Kind of a win win situation.

 

[crewchief888]

As for getting rid of any (not a duplicate), NO WAY. I still have distributor wrenches and drum brake tools ! The kids can fight over them (or probably selling them on CL) when I kick the bucket !

yea i still have an armature growler and lathe.

distributor wrenches, drum brake tools, analog dwell/tach/charging system meter, early matco digital electrical tester, timing light, vintage SO fuel pressure/ vacuum gauge set, and vintage hand vacuum pump.....

occasionally, i still work on industrial gas engines at work.