I'm a man thread
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For power tools, these are my first choice.
http://festoolusa.com/
Bring checkbook. Damn fine tools I will say. Absolute quality.
But at a minimum I would say:
screwdriver set
pliers set
channel locks set
socket set
t square, tape and other measuring tools
cordless drill (several is actually best if you don't like to change bits and I don't).
circular saw
miter saw (if you do, get a compound one)
It will branch out from there depending on what your project needs happen to be.
http://festoolusa.com/
Bring checkbook. Damn fine tools I will say. Absolute quality.
But at a minimum I would say:
screwdriver set
pliers set
channel locks set
socket set
t square, tape and other measuring tools
cordless drill (several is actually best if you don't like to change bits and I don't).
circular saw
miter saw (if you do, get a compound one)
It will branch out from there depending on what your project needs happen to be.
Do you actually plan to use these tools? Or do you think you should just have them?
Go to Home Depot and get a Ryobi Plus one set. Start with at least a drill/driver set and a set of bits and driver bits and go from there.
Power tools for someone that asks what tools a man should have? Are you trying to get him killed?
Beginners Set:
Adjustable Wrenches
3/8 drive ratchet and standard and metric sockets
Floor Jack and jack stands(No ramps unless you have a death wish)
Standard and Phillips head screw drivers
Pliers
Vise Grips
That should be just enough to get you into trouble.
Beginners Set:
Adjustable Wrenches
3/8 drive ratchet and standard and metric sockets
Floor Jack and jack stands(No ramps unless you have a death wish)
Standard and Phillips head screw drivers
Pliers
Vise Grips
That should be just enough to get you into trouble.
its alwasy nice to have pipe wrench when laying pipe. from your avatar you will need a size larger than the one i use.
Umm whichever ones you can see yourself using.
I guess I'm lucky, my dad doesn't live too far away and he has a garage full of tools. If I need something I don't have I just go down to his house and borrow it.
I'm not nearly as handy as he is though.
I guess I'm lucky, my dad doesn't live too far away and he has a garage full of tools. If I need something I don't have I just go down to his house and borrow it.
I'm not nearly as handy as he is though.
I pretty much have a roller tool chest at both my cabin and at home.
Metric/std wrench sets
Craftsman 100+ piece socket sets
Just about every conceivable wire cutters, channel locks, vise-grips, screwdrivers, etc you can think of for a non-maintenance/repair job
Table saw, circular saws, saws-alls, chop saw - some of them at both places
Maybe 5 different drills, various sizes and uses - drill bit sets galore
Vices
Too many miscellaneous tools to mention
Did I mention I own 5 ladders?
Dad was a maintenance electrician at Rockwell Collins. I started helping my father around the house before I hit 10. I distinctly remember being taught how to change our family truckster's oil at age 9, and helping with AC wiring and some copper soldering that year too. AC and DC wiring...doesn't scare me at all.
This summer, I recently rebuilt and replaced the interior in my boat. Easy cheese. I've learned how to roof, side, install house windows, some serious plumbing.
Everything on a car except body and engine/transmission teardown all on my own. Carb rebuilds and tuning (once owned a car with 3 Weber DCOE carbs), distributer replacement and tuning, disc brakes and wheel bearings, shocks, steering racks, exhaust header/pipes replacement, dash teardown and replacement, power windows/doors assembly replacement, interior seat/door panel refurbishing and replacement, too many car stereos and speaker replacement/additions to mention. et al...all self taught. I still change my oil on my BWM's (subtle brag - saves 50% doing it myself).
Lawn mower repair, dual carb setups on outboard motors, lower unit impeller replacement on my outboard - small engine stuff galore.
Oh...I work in a computer cube office setting for a living. Never once worked as a repairman.
Every house at least imho needs a good socket set, screwdriver set, drill/bits, vice grips, lock pliers, channel locks, hammers...and a "fastener wall hanging collection of nuts, bolts, nails etc". Things of this nature.
My immediate family and friends, I'm their go-to guy for advice and sometimes projects they have. I am also my friends' PC/laptop/TV/stereo guy...built several of my own PC's...hot-rodding store-bought desktops mainly. Installed a few home theaters too...wiring, speaker/stand placement/wiring/setups...things like that.
Metric/std wrench sets
Craftsman 100+ piece socket sets
Just about every conceivable wire cutters, channel locks, vise-grips, screwdrivers, etc you can think of for a non-maintenance/repair job
Table saw, circular saws, saws-alls, chop saw - some of them at both places
Maybe 5 different drills, various sizes and uses - drill bit sets galore
Vices
Too many miscellaneous tools to mention
Did I mention I own 5 ladders?
Dad was a maintenance electrician at Rockwell Collins. I started helping my father around the house before I hit 10. I distinctly remember being taught how to change our family truckster's oil at age 9, and helping with AC wiring and some copper soldering that year too. AC and DC wiring...doesn't scare me at all.
This summer, I recently rebuilt and replaced the interior in my boat. Easy cheese. I've learned how to roof, side, install house windows, some serious plumbing.
Everything on a car except body and engine/transmission teardown all on my own. Carb rebuilds and tuning (once owned a car with 3 Weber DCOE carbs), distributer replacement and tuning, disc brakes and wheel bearings, shocks, steering racks, exhaust header/pipes replacement, dash teardown and replacement, power windows/doors assembly replacement, interior seat/door panel refurbishing and replacement, too many car stereos and speaker replacement/additions to mention. et al...all self taught. I still change my oil on my BWM's (subtle brag - saves 50% doing it myself).
Lawn mower repair, dual carb setups on outboard motors, lower unit impeller replacement on my outboard - small engine stuff galore.
Oh...I work in a computer cube office setting for a living. Never once worked as a repairman.
Every house at least imho needs a good socket set, screwdriver set, drill/bits, vice grips, lock pliers, channel locks, hammers...and a "fastener wall hanging collection of nuts, bolts, nails etc". Things of this nature.
My immediate family and friends, I'm their go-to guy for advice and sometimes projects they have. I am also my friends' PC/laptop/TV/stereo guy...built several of my own PC's...hot-rodding store-bought desktops mainly. Installed a few home theaters too...wiring, speaker/stand placement/wiring/setups...things like that.
When problems come up you buy the tools needed to fix them. That is how you fill your garage with all kinds of wonderful tools.
Poors do DIY.
Non-poors pay poors to do their DIY.
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Non-poors pay poors to do their DIY.
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Most women I know have at least have a cordless drill/driver. It's not like I said get get a chainsaw. Floor jack and stands? That's not really a beginner need.
BTW, OP, real men have chainsaws. And electric ones don't count, gotta be gas. Also we have floor jacks and stands, and ramps.
Best answer goes to Wendy.
Exactly why do you want these tools?
My suggestion is don't buy s..t until you need it.
Exactly why do you want these tools?
My suggestion is don't buy s..t until you need it.
And let me add. I've watched so many DIY projects intended to save money turn into money pits......including and often even among the manliest of bull sh....rs, just, pay somebody.
Did I quote your post? Your response suggests that I was mocking you in some way; but regardless if you think changing your own oil isn't beginner level, you should probably visit your local Jiffy Lube.
I would say it really depends on the project wouldn't you? If you know how to do vehicle maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing ect. why pay someone 3-4 times what it would coast to do it yourself? Unless your just lazy of course. On the other hand, if you don't know what you are doing, it's best to have it done professionally. Would you agree?
People who want the job done right do DIY. Jay Leno has more money than God but he still works on all of his own cars.
"If you know how to do vehicle maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing ect." Yes, I agree. But!
"It can't be that hard if Carl did it!"
"My cousins a finish carpenter and he's coming by to check the work!" (Turns out Cousin helped a finish carpenter move once.)
"I'll just pay attention how the old one comes out and put the new one in just like it!"
"Sh.t! Sh.t! Oh $#$ing..........call 911! Call 911!!!!"
I guess I should have used the tongue in cheek font. I change my own everything (just about) by the way. I just replaced the fuel pump in my Suburban last week.
