Surfer (aka Nalu)

Man this is why I stick around. The people/crew here are awesome. Can someone direct me to the forum thread about why we are doing this auction. I've been MIA for a bit and I vaguely remember something happening to WigWags son. I hope im remembering this correctly. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

So sad to hear Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Does anyone have any Ghost Stories? Thought since Halloween is around the corner, it would be fun to share some spooky stories by the campfire.

Sorry to hear that man, I would be sad too. I few weeks ago, someone broke into our shop and stole a bunch of tools along with our Chevy Utility Truck. He took my Milwaukee Fuel Impact and Hammer Drill Kit and a small bag of various hand tools. Somehow, he didn't see my Veto, thank god. The bag along with all the tools in it are around $800. I tried to get the video of the burglar but our security system deleted the video already

Any word yet on when the new Diablo Tracking Point/Tip blades are coming out? Went to HD the other day and couldn't find them.

I've got the Tech LC. It's a bit large for a service type bag. I think I'm gonna pick up the TP3 pouch and keep the essentials in that. The Tech LC can fit a bunch of electrical type hand tools along with some testing equipment. I guess it would depend on what type of hand tools you plan to carry and for what type of work. The bags are great, I'm gonna stick with Veto. Other bags I like are the open top bags from Stanley. You might have to do some customizing yourself to fit your needs, but the Stanley bags are cheap. Husky is good too as well as clc Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I could tell that it wasn't a Milwaukee Promo Vid because there wasn't sparks flyin' all over the place and a deep voice reminding you about the brand name every few seconds lol

just a pot of tool junkies and ol farts haha

Finally, I can get on the forum again. This is an awesome deal. I been shifting away from Klein and getting more Knipex Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Man I miss you guys. Been trying to get on the forum for a while now, like a few months. I signed in today but I was signed in under another User for some reason, not sure what's happening. Anyway, I just wanted to shout out to the TIA Crew! I've been missing in action from the forum but try to chime in on YouTube when I can. Peace out!

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Hahahahaha Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Yup I agree...Wera bit holders are great...the Impaktor is the bee's knees. They make great bits as well. Made in Germany Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I took off the old handles Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

If I were a framer I'd definitely pick one up. I do have a stiletto that cost me about $75. It ain't the T-bone, but it works well. It has a wood handle. Compared to my California Framer it sinks nails easier and with less weight. I just prefer the California Framer because it fits better on my tool pouch Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

That looks great! I've never seen a square like that before. I'm glad that it ended up in your hands to bring new life to an old tool. Good stuff Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

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Thanks crew for all the tips. I read online that Distilled White Vinegar could be used to remove rust. I had some in the kitchen so I just used that. Left the pliers in a cup filled with vinegar overnight. Next day I came back and brushed them down with a wire brush and some rags. They have some pitting and the cutters are shot, but thats to be expected. I'm not entirely sure how to sharpen the cutters, I think I'll take a file to them though Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Thanks Jimbo. I love old hand tools, especially ones made in the USA Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Hey Kruton, nice to hear from you man. I need to go check out that Diresta video for some tips Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I did a quick Google search and found out the tool brand names. The smaller plier is made by Barcalo Tool Company The larger plier is made by Diamalloy Tool Company Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I was cleaning out the shop a little and came across these old pliers. I've never heard of these brands but I'm really glad to see the made in usa stamp. I plan on restoring these tools and probably dip some new handles on them. If anyone out there knows a little more about these tool brands I'd love to hear more info about them. Thanks for looking crew Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

You brought up some great points that I agree with. Especially when it comes to drills. I'd take a cordless M18 Fuel Drill/Driver over a corded most of the time, if not, all the time. The same can be said for the new lights (Especially the Milwaukee and the new DeWalt coming out soon). These cordless lights are super bright, give off less heat and they don't take up another spot on the power strip. There are many great reasons to have cordless tools. Portability and Convenience being on the top of my list. The only cordless tools that I can't justify purchasing for myself are large miter saws or table saws (The exception being the DeWalt 7-1/4" 20V Max Miter because of how portable and light it is). To me, these are more stationary tools. Once lugged to a jobsite, they are usually kept in the same place. Miter saw is usually reserved for finish work anyway where power is available. For $400, I could get a really great DeWalt DWS709 and it would last for a very long time. I just look at how everything is going nowadays with such a throw away economy. Where everything is made of plastic and lithium and wonder how long will these last? Yes, I still have some very old Makita/DeWalt drills that still kind of work, but that's okay with me. Buying a new cordless drill every 5 to 7 years is not that big a deal. Where it becomes an issue is that I don't want to buy a new Miter Saw every so often, or a new table saw, or a planer, or jointer, or blah blah blah. I'm not hating on cordless, I love cordless. I know this is a DeWalt thread, but Milwaukee Fuel is what I have invested myself in. I encourage these companies to continue to produce more powerful cordless tools. It just makes it better for the industry and for all of us as a whole. I just had to put the brakes on myself because I was heavily bitten by the Milwaukee marketing campaign and found myself wanting to go entirely cordless but when I really think about it, why would I really need a cordless 10" miter when my 12" corded miter has been doing a perfect job for the last 15 years?. Ah it's probably just a budget issue for me and I'm positive that a cordless 10" miter is a god send for folks out there. bottomline: cordless tools are awesome, but don't overlook the corded tools that are out there. (until they make a cordless wormdrive, lol)

Thank you Chris!

Congrats to DeWalt for continuing to progress. It's great that companies are not being stagnant. Utilizing the technology of today will only better the industry as a whole and I'm glad to see this happening, especially with Milwaukee and DeWalt. It seems to me like the motto of tools companies lately have been "cut the cord". I have been thinking about this for a while now and I've gone back and forth about the whole thing. I love my Milwaukee Fuel line of tools, they allow me to cut the cord, but it comes at a price. A high sticker price. Often times costing twice the amount for a comparable corded tool. And not to mention the added cost of batteries. Another point worth mentioning is that these new cordless tools are also not time tested. Sure, the tools themselves may last for a while, but how long will companies continue to produce the same batteries?. I still own a bunch of corded tools that are well over 25 years old, and some even older that have been passed down from my Dad. I really don't think I will be passing down my Milwaukee Fuel line of tools because they will be so outdated. For myself, for the way I work, for my own needs, I think there will always be a blend of corded and cordless tools. I don't see a great enough benefit for going cordless with a large miter saw or table saw, especially because of the price tag. I would much rather get a really great corded miter saw and table saw that will last me for a generation or two. Where cordless fits the bill with me is Convenience and Portability.