NERemodeling Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 They don't make toy tools like they used to eh? I remember probably elementary school age I had a very small tool box, it was a wood box with some screw drivers, pliers and a hammer, all functional tools just shrunk down in size. There may have even been a small saw like you said that could cut balsa but I haven't seen anything like that anymore. It's a shame that such idiots exist today that kits like that for kids today are far and few between.JimboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkSeriously!! It's all cartoonish plastic crap now a days that you would never in a million years be able to actually use.. Its a shame.. I had so much fun with my little tools. I've gotta go dig through the closets/basement/attic at my parents and see if I can find any of them . that would be sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner_construction Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 9.6 makita It was probally 1995 or so Think I was like 11 or 12, built tons of shit with that drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulE Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 it was a craftsman corded 3/8 variable speed reverse-able drill. I still have it somewhere. Soon after i bought a cheapy craftsman 7 1/4 circular saw. I was probably in 4th or 5th grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petro0311 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Mine was an old ryobi nicad drill. Still works... But I never use it now hat I have the best of Dewalt and Milwaukee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismccabe484 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 My first was an old makita that my grand after gave me still works Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 My first power tool was an old craftsman bandsaw similar to this one. I got it as a gift in the mid 90's. I had it all the way up until a couple months ago. 2001-2003, I received this kit as a gift and it worked all the way up to 2012 before I upgraded and sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 That was the nice thing back in the day big combo kits like that came in hard cases. Now you can get the Dewalt kit in a toughbox, but in general bags have replace them because they are cheaper. I don't like bags but they do allow you to add more tools then a specific blow molded case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 That was the nice thing back in the day big combo kits like that came in hard cases. Now you can get the Dewalt kit in a toughbox, but in general bags have replace them because they are cheaper. I don't like bags but they do allow you to add more tools then a specific blow molded case.I started my business with that kit. I think I used it for nearly a year until I bought the Bosch drill and impacts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 My first power tools were from Sears,back when Craftsman was actually decent stuff. I had a corded drill (1/2"),Dremel,sander,jigsaw. The drill had a rpm control on the trigger which I always thought was kind of cool. My first cordless I think was a Porter Cable 14v,that thing was a beast for its time. I agree on what others have said about kids tool toy kits,I have had the same issues finding stuff for my boys. My 8 year old loves using my bosch 12v drill and driver,they fit his hand pretty well. No substitute for the real thing nowadays. I built my kids kits using the HDX brand from Home Depot,they are cheap but they work for teaching,they also have handles that arent overly large so good for smaller hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismccabe484 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Seriously!! It's all cartoonish plastic crap now a days that you would never in a million years be able to actually use.. Its a shame.. I had so much fun with my little tools. I've gotta go dig through the closets/basement/attic at my parents and see if I can find any of them . that would be sweet!Omg i rembered these tools I still have some not that old considering I'm only 15 had an old home depot one that I got at toys r us this is the only one I could find but I know I have the others somewhereSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistspencer Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 My first power tool that I actually owned was an old Craftsman nicad drill. Was a 12v cordless. Funny part was that it was several years old, so I would only get a few minutes of battery life per charge. I still have it, and it has really got me out of shit... When my drill died and I couldn't afford a new one immediately, I managed to hook up a 20v lion battery to it from my old drill, and got it running like a tank. Now I have my fein 18v, and obviously the old craftsman can't compete, but I've got a lot of use out of it, and still have it today. Funny to think... Four years of obsession seems like forever, but compared to most if you it's nothing. Huh.Sent from my One M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downshftking Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 My very first power tools was the dewalt drill combo kit. I love it very much and it helps out with everything. I am looking forward to trying to open up my selection and get more tools!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemdale Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 My very first was a Fein Multimaster. The addiction started that very first day... gniiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 My very first was a Fein Multimaster. The addiction started that very first day... gniiiiMan you started out of the gate with a great tool!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 My very first was a Fein Multimaster. The addiction started that very first day... gniiiiWow awesome first tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemdale Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Man you started out of the gate with a great tool! Indeed, then I had a look at their ASMC cordless drills at Batimat...drooling for several hours... Wow awesome first tool Yes but haven't used it as much as I thought I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I have to correct my previous post. THIS was my VERY first power tool. I was probably 6-8 years old when I got this for Christmas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Holy bump nation batman!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 My first power tool was a Craftsman 3/8" drill when I was in 5th or 6th grade I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Holy bump nation batman!! And it's a good one too! This is why I think a random mode that you could choose to view would be awesome, to bring up good threads like this. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I was talking about this question last night, and I'll tell you, this is harder for me then you think! My first tool, I bought myself was a corded Makita 3/8" keyed chuck drill. I was 15 and needed to install a deadbolt lock on a neighbors door. That was 42 years ago. I still have that drill haha. Can you say pack rat! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Wow... Old thread revival ... Great topic I shall play. 1986 ish craftsman cordless drill. 3/8 keyed chuck built it battery, tiny hole for charger cord .... Looking back it was nice, today good for holding down tool receipts ......??????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 And it's a good one too! This is why I think a random mode that you could choose to view would be awesome, to bring up good threads like this. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I like to read through all posts and revive them occasionally. [emoji6] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Not 100% sure, but it was probably a craftsman 18V drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 First power tool that was MINE (not my dad's that I used all the time) was Porter Cable router with fixed and plunge bases, in the two black plastic boxes that slipped together, can't think of model no. I got the router for Christmas probably 15 years ago is all Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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