JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Everyone has a few items that they have a surplus of and always within an arms reach of. What do you guys have a plethora of? I have quite a few tape measures, pencils and sharpies, and box cutters. Can't ever have enough of those. What do you think?JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Everyone has a few items that they have a surplus of and always within an arms reach of. What do you guys have a plethora of? I have quite a few tape measures, pencils and sharpies, and box cutters. Can't ever have enough of those. What do you think?JimboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkWire cap, scrap ground wire, spare test leads, a ton of extra screwdriver, and plenty of extra Philip bitsSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Tie wire for rebar, always at least 2 rolls. Marking paint, screws of every shape size and color. You name it really. Guys always ask what I have in my truck before even thinking about going to the supply house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I always keep a good assortment of tape measures, things to write with, notepads and always a calculator (not a phone app, a real calculator. I don't know why, I just don't like to use the calculator on my phone). I also try to keep a lot of fasteners and drills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Tie wire for rebar, always at least 2 rolls. Marking paint, screws of every shape size and color. You name it really. Guys always ask what I have in my truck before even thinking about going to the supply house.That's the best thing to do, you never know when you might need that little screw or 4 inches of wire.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie17 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 As a general contractor we keep a bunch of caulking screws and double sets of most tools just in case we are working on separate jobs or something like that.Sent from my B15 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Job site survival kit.....tie wire, duct tape and band-aids LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Job site survival kit.....tie wire, duct tape and band-aids LOLWhy band aids if you have the duct tape? LolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Why band aids if you have the duct tape? LolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalkgood point but the band-aids don't rip as much hair off when removed hey can you guess how to make redneck jumper cables..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I have tons of copper wire every gauge and type you can think of and 2 sheds worth of all things electrical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 good point but the band-aids don't rip as much hair of when removed hey can you guess how to make redneck jumper cables.....How? I like the way this soundsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 How? I like the way this soundsSent from my iPhone using TapatalkOne of the many great uses tie wire and duct tape have LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 You have to do what you have to do just don't let OSHA see!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Electrical tape also works well, you can even use it to cover blisters. I personally use hockey stick tape for everything, it soaks up blood really well. I have duplicate screwdrivers, snips, multimeters, drills and phillips 3.5" #2 bits. Most of all, wire, I have at least 10,000 feet of extra wire sitting in various containers. I'll never use most of it but when I need a particular type of wire, I will have it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have tons of copper wire every gauge and type you can think of and 2 sheds worth of all things electricalSame I just hate my work provides those shitty shockwave bits it drives me nutsSent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 shop towels or hand towel paper, can't stand not having it around the shop....typical tape measures, robertson #2 bits, all kinds of tape, sand paper of all grits. pencils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Same I just hate my work provides those shitty shockwave bits it drives me nutsSent from my iPad using TapatalkNever used the shockwave bits, I have some Dewalt bits with the magnetic sleeve and they are really nice, that seat well in screws and are very durable. Not sure what they call them but they have the yellow band in the bit.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Never used the shockwave bits, I have some Dewalt bits with the magnetic sleeve and they are really nice, that seat well in screws and are very durable. Not sure what they call them but they have the yellow band in the bit.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI used them before but I am in a union so normally they give our bits to us on the job but they last for shitSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Never used the shockwave bits, I have some Dewalt bits with the magnetic sleeve and they are really nice, that seat well in screws and are very durable. Not sure what they call them but they have the yellow band in the bit.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've heard really good things about those Dewalt bits. Don't even consider the Shockwave bits...those Shockwave bits are HF quality at best. It sucks that Tyler is stuck with them, at least they aren't costing him money, just his patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I've heard really good things about those Dewalt bits. Don't even consider the Shockwave bits...those Shockwave bits are HF quality at best. It sucks that Tyler is stuck with them, at least they aren't costing him money, just his patience.Yup I snap the shit out of them at work using my big impact gunSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I used them before but I am in a union so normally they give our bits to us on the job but they last for shitSent from my iPad using TapatalkYou would think they would buy something else to save money instead of just buying more of the same junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 You would think they would buy something else to save money instead of just buying more of the same junk.They have a deal with Milwaukee we place large orders and get a Hugh discount. And if I want any Milwaukee tool I can get 20-30 percent off. Same thing for carhartt but as a employee I get a 10 percent discountSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I've heard really good things about those Dewalt bits. Don't even consider the Shockwave bits...those Shockwave bits are HF quality at best. It sucks that Tyler is stuck with them, at least they aren't costing him money, just his patience.They are a nice bit they seat well in the screw and very rarely do I strip out the head, if I do it's because me not the bits. They aren't as pricy as the milwaukees either.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 They have a deal with Milwaukee we place large orders and get a Hugh discount. And if I want any Milwaukee tool I can get 20-30 percent off. Same thing for carhartt but as a employee I get a 10 percent discountSent from my iPad using TapatalkBut they can easily take there money to DeWalt..lol My Dad was one of the supers at an airport expansion project and one time he ordered 200 18volt xrp hammer drills. He said the electricians stole them so fast he had to keep ordering more..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Same I just hate my work provides those shitty shockwave bits it drives me nutsSent from my iPad using TapatalkAgree those Shockwave bits should be pulled from the shelves....built and engineered by Sum Ting Wong and Ho Lee Fuk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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