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08-15-2006, 08:31 AM
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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, 08:42 AM
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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, 08:58 AM
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Get the board stretcher!
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 Bought it and used it once. Its not as handy as you might think
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08-15-2006, 09:11 AM
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Chief Toilet Mover
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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, 09:20 AM
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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, 09:49 AM
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A corner roller for commercial vinyl. At least it only cost $10.
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08-15-2006, 11:53 AM
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jack of all, master of 1
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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, 01:16 PM
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$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, 02:43 PM
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DGFVT
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Mine is a power activated tool. Bought over 20 years ago. Very Dangerous tool. 
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08-15-2006, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CE1
power activated tool
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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, 05:09 PM
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ContractorTalk Flunkie
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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, 05:32 PM
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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, 07:12 PM
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DGFVT
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Originally Posted by Greg Di
Would that be a drill, saw or something else?
Man, a missing "d" makes all the difference doesn't it? |
This is the tool. 
Attachment 2662
Last edited by CE1; 09-21-2006 at 04:41 PM.
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08-15-2006, 07:33 PM
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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, 08:01 PM
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Dan
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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, 08:08 PM
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DGR,IABD
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Originally Posted by ApgarNJ
holehawg,..
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Wanna sell it?
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08-15-2006, 08:24 PM
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Painting Contractor
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Originally Posted by TonyD
Attachment 2659Bought it and used it once. Its not as handy as you might think
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Hey, I've got one of those too (someplace in my garage)
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08-15-2006, 08:29 PM
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DGR,IABD
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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, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CE1
22 cal. and 38 cal. combination nail driver(same as a Hilti or Ramset but bigger)
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Holy she-at. Did you say .38 cal? That thing must shoot some big m-fer nails. I have a .27 that'll shoot anything into anything. I can only imagine....
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08-15-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mdshunk
Wanna sell it?
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I was thinking the same thing. Race 'ya to NJ 
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