Harold Wray Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 We all have had those times when we use a tool for its non intended purpose to get the job done. or found an ingenious way to solve a problem. Be it chewing gum to fix a leak or keep putting extra nails to keep the fence from falling down. Let's hear what cool thing you did to just "get it done". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I was installing recessed lights in the ceiling. I was ready to drill the holes and knew it would create a LOT OF DUST. I had seen those cup's that go around your hole saw to keep it from going everywhere but didn't want to spend more money. So I just got one of those disposable tupperware containers, cut a hole in the middle for the end of bit to fit through and it worked. Perfectly. No dust. Everything just settled in the container. Not a big deal but I thought it was kinda cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I probably use the end of my drill more than I use a hammer haha......Milwaukee is just that tough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I probably use the end of my drill more than I use a hammer haha......Milwaukee is just that tough!!Your Milwaukee hammer is more expensive than those fancy titanium hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Your Milwaukee hammer is more expensive than those fancy titanium hammers. That's true, but sad as it may be, it's not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Not much of mcgyver but i use the silica bags that i find in shoes box and put them in my tool box it keeps the humidity away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 That's true, but sad as it may be, it's not by much.I dont know who would pay that much for a hammer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I dont know who would pay that much for a hammer?? Titanium Stiletto framers run around $250. That's insanely expensive for a hammer, but I guess if I was on a framing crew and used one all day, everyday, I would want the best hammer money could buy. If you saw my thread on it, I'm really digging the Vaughan Stealth I just got. Feels awesome. 100% Made in USA and under $30. That's an awesome combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Not much of mcgyver but i use the silica bags that i find in shoes box and put them in my tool box it keeps the humidity away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 $250 is insane for a hammer. However they sent us one back in 2008 or 2009 and I love it. I think mine was the $125 version. Still the main hammer I use today. The ideas you guys have about for the MacGyver are great ideas. I can't say I am that smart and think outside the box. My only idea I did was to turn my table saw into a router table also. I built a small wood box that would fit into the table saw where it expands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I use by blow torch to get the barbecue lit and that works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Good one Wayne ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 A lot of good MacGyver moments guys! I would be happy to diffuse a bomb with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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