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The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
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08-15-2006, 09:31 AM
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Pro
Trade: General Contractor
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Location: Chicago
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The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
Here is mine...
I had to have it, then since then have used them once (in four years)... ...what's yours. 2 - Woods suction cups: 
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08-15-2006, 09:42 AM
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Trade: Wood Restoration/Refinishing
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Location: Wake/Chatham NC
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
lmao many years ago I had the great idea that somehow this product would actually save me time. Used it once for about 15 seconds and realized i would never get used to it
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08-15-2006, 09:58 AM
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Get the board stretcher!
Trade: Residential Building and Remodeling
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Western NY
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread Bought it and used it once. Its not as handy as you might think
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08-15-2006, 10:11 AM
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Chief Toilet Mover
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
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Location: Littleton, Colorado
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
Corded recip saw, drills, ect... they haven't seen the light of day in 2 years since I went cordless.
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08-15-2006, 10:20 AM
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Trade: underground
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Location: Southeast USA
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
It'll chill your beer in 10 seconds....
 but we've yet to use it on a pipe (CO2 pipe freezer)
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08-15-2006, 10:49 AM
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Back from the dead...
Trade: Paperhanger/Painter
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
A corner roller for commercial vinyl. At least it only cost $10.
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08-15-2006, 12:53 PM
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jack of all, master of 1
Trade: carpenter/roofer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Front Royal VA
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
That would be my rotozip. Great for recessed lighting, but I can't handle drywall dust anymore. Subtime.
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08-15-2006, 02:16 PM
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The Deck Guy
 
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
$500 wet saw is collecting dust ever since I found a good tile sub.
Right behind that is a hand coping saw. It's in my trim toolbox, but I can't remember the last time I used it since going to the CCF. |
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08-15-2006, 03:43 PM
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DGFVT
Trade: Electrical
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
Mine is a power activated tool. Bought over 20 years ago. Very Dangerous tool.
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08-15-2006, 05:11 PM
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The Deck Guy
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" ThreadQuote:
Would that be a drill, saw or something else? Man, a missing "d" makes all the difference doesn't it? 
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08-15-2006, 06:09 PM
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ContractorTalk Flunkie
Trade: Remodeling and Renovation Contractor
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
I got an old tire treading thing-a-ma-gig, My dad (a retired trucker)gave me. It's basically an iron that burns tread lines in old tires, must been an old truckers trick to fool John Law. It has sat in the shed for about ten years without ever being plugged in. What am I gonna use it for?
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08-15-2006, 06:32 PM
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
I have a bunch of them! The wheelie cutter for recessed lighting and boxcutters (replaced with RotoZip), hand brace (all power now), bandsaws and scrollsaws (WaterJet or RotoZip), hand chisels ( router replaced and just used to clean up corners). All tools related to diesels (3/4" socket set, BIG wrenches, etc.), most tools related to outboard motors. I could go on, I'm a bonefide tool junkie.
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08-15-2006, 08:12 PM
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DGFVT
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" ThreadQuote:
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08-15-2006, 08:33 PM
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Pro
 
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
Wheel puller and assorted brake tools would be the worst. I gave up working on my cars, but can't bear to get rid of a tool.
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08-15-2006, 09:01 PM
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Dan
Trade: Remodeling Contractor
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
holehawg, bought it for a big pole barn for drilling 3/4 bolts that were 12" long. and haven't used it since then. that was 4 years ago.
i don't think i'll ever use one again for drilling 4" holesaw through a solid log cabin wall for a dryervent, almost broke my hand. things can get nasty i can't think of anything else right now that i barely use. |
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08-15-2006, 09:08 PM
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Trade: Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
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08-15-2006, 09:24 PM
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08-15-2006, 09:29 PM
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DGR,IABD
Trade: Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
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Re: The "Tools I Own And Almost Never Use" Thread
I bought a staple gun that shoots Romex staples and a case of the staples. Biggest piece of crap a man ever made.
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08-15-2006, 10:00 PM
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08-15-2006, 10:00 PM
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