The DIY/General tool thread.

[jamcg]

Back to the other tools for a second, if you don’t have one, get a Multi Tool. Brilliant versatile bit of kit.

I got this one and don’t know what I did before…

https://amzn.eu/d/0eHnwUuN

I’ve used many different versions over the years and found the dewalt to be the worst for vibration and also makes the most annoying noise however they are magic. I’m team green all the way, but the original 240v plug in fein multimasters are still the best



In the same way as mik I had a titanium ring with a gold inlay that I lost. Twice. Now on ring 3 which is tungsten carbide, in a matt hammered finish

[Mito Man]

I’m on my original ring. It also gets hammered time to time.

[simon_g]

Titanium here. Was glad of it when I lost my first one swimming on honeymoon and it only cost £40 to replace

On tools I’d assumed the powered pruning shears were just for arthritic old duffers but I got a set of Worx ones and they’re brilliant. Anything you can fit in the jaws it just chops through, perfect for the stuff that’s too much for secateurs and a faff with loppers. Been taking down a leylandii hedge and it’s just too much fun chopping away at the branches.

[IanF]

The missus asked if (told me) I could finish boarding out the garden shed/office and then fix the fence battens to the fence posts as the carpenters had run out of time (I e. got bored)

I decided this would help speed up the nailing part

Just in time for the Xmas decs to go up as well

[Zonda_]

Titanium here. Was glad of it when I lost my first one swimming on honeymoon and it only cost £40 to replace

On tools I’d assumed the powered pruning shears were just for arthritic old duffers but I got a set of Worx ones and they’re brilliant. Anything you can fit in the jaws it just chops through, perfect for the stuff that’s too much for secateurs and a faff with loppers. Been taking down a leylandii hedge and it’s just too much fun chopping away at the branches.

Oh link please, I want a set of these as I am arthritic in my thumb!

[8Ball]

The missus asked if (told me) I could finish boarding out the garden shed/office and then fix the fence battens to the fence posts as the carpenters had run out of time (I e. got bored)

I decided this would help speed up the nailing part

Just in time for the Xmas decs to go up as well

I did joke that if we get to the move in point of the latest reno that everything is getting mounted to the wall with it. Pictures, mirrors, hallway TV, etc

[simon_g]

Titanium here. Was glad of it when I lost my first one swimming on honeymoon and it only cost £40 to replace

On tools I’d assumed the powered pruning shears were just for arthritic old duffers but I got a set of Worx ones and they’re brilliant. Anything you can fit in the jaws it just chops through, perfect for the stuff that’s too much for secateurs and a faff with loppers. Been taking down a leylandii hedge and it’s just too much fun chopping away at the branches.

Oh link please, I want a set of these as I am arthritic in my thumb!

These are what I got, most brands have their own versions if you have other batteries. https://amzn.eu/d/00ybUllj

[Gavster]

The missus asked if (told me) I could finish boarding out the garden shed/office and then fix the fence battens to the fence posts as the carpenters had run out of time (I e. got bored)

I decided this would help speed up the nailing part

I bought one a couple of years ago and it’s such an awesome tool. Only use it occasionally however it’s a huge time/energy saver.

[Rich B]

yeah, i bought a nail gun to do some battening in the garden. It saved me hours and because it’s a one handed operation i was able everything lined up way better and left a neater finish with small nail heads partially recessed compared to screws. This took me 4 hours on my own. Massive time saver!

[Gavster]

yeah, i bought a nail gun to do some battening in the garden. It saved me hours and because it’s a one handed operation i was able everything lined up way better and left a neater finish with small nail heads partially recessed compared to screws. This took me 4 hours on my own. Massive time saver!

I tried doing a smaller scale amount of battening by hand and about a quarter of that took me 4 hours

Also rates highly on the 'feel like a boss' when using it' scale