[Gonellw]

As a general contractor I have come across some pretty cool tools to make jobs very easy.

However, most are not advertised or sold in most stores. I have come across a few by luck.

Any suggestions........

 

[Doctor Handyman]

Google?

 

[jlsconstruction]

Tool buyers anonymous thread on here has a pretty good selection of anything you could think of

 

[Rustbucket]

May need a little more detail!

 

[m1911]

what trade-specific tools are you looking for?
your question is somewhat vague...

 

[Gonellw]

My apologies for being so vague.

I mainly work carpentry. To give you guys an example of near tools I have come across are the following:

- 'dead on tools (has an amazing nail puller with a saw wrench built in)
- I also saw a cabinet hole making tool for an easy installation of handles.

I have tried google. It almost seems that unless you know what you are looking for google can't really help much.

 

[mikeswoods]

Trade shows--woodworking shows --these are nice for finding odd time saving tools--and read some threads here---

When ever I work with other tradesmen I keep an eye on how they work and what tools they reach for--

 

[builditguy]

Are you just looking for unique tools that do thier job well?

 

[Spencer]

If you spend time on here you will be finding new tools in no time. I get a lot of "specialty" tool leads here and from just surfing amazon and other tool sites.

 

[Inner10]

My apologies for being so vague.

I mainly work carpentry. To give you guys an example of near tools I have come across are the following:

- 'dead on tools (has an amazing nail puller with a saw wrench built in)
- I also saw a cabinet hole making tool for an easy installation of handles.

I have tried google. It almost seems that unless you know what you are looking for google can't really help much.

I have the dead on exhumer nail puller and the claw is too fat to get under a nail easily. I would say that all "dead on" tools are crap.

 

[Gonellw]

Are you just looking for unique tools that do thier job well?

Yes

 

[Robinson1]

Contour Gauge

http://www.toolexperts.com/contour-gauge-6-duplication-tool-gage.html

Pretty neat for finish work and tile.

 

[Walraven]

Look at the stuff from Kreg,veritas,and rockler all make some cool stuff

 

[Gonellw]

Thanks guys

 

[builditguy]

Here is a simple tool that works well. Magnetic stud finder.
http://www.amazon.com/CH-Hanson-030..._sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1M8930QWR07SR2CFKHH3

I realize this isn't on the level of a bowtie cutter, but lets start small.
Works really well and never needs batteries.

 

[Needles]

I like this place. http://www.ehardwicks.com/ Though from the website it doesn't do the store justice on what cool tools you won't find at some big box store. Used to be the only place a round that carried Komelon tapes like the stainless steel one.

 

[m1911]

Here is a simple tool that works well. Magnetic stud finder.
http://www.amazon.com/CH-Hanson-030..._sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1M8930QWR07SR2CFKHH3

I realize this isn't on the level of a bowtie cutter, but lets start small.
Works really well and never needs batteries.

A small 50 cent rare earth magnet works equally well :blink:

 

[Needles]

A small 50 cent rare earth magnet works equally well :blink:

Cow magnets :thumbup: