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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 41675 Gender:	New tools Jul 30^th, 2024 at 5:05pm It's been some time since I bought a new tool. Only buy one if I need it. Not want it. Bought a Stanley S110 Stud finder today. Instructions were really bad, a U-Tube showed me how. Seems good. Some of the ceiling in the kitchen is sagging, will screw it back up, plaster it, then paint it all BEFORE a new $23K kitchen is installed
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 41675 Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #1 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:51pm Bought a Pop rivet gun to do a job on the lawn mower it's one of the tools I'll likely not use again, it is a good model at a good price. Did the job well and I was pleased with it
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #2 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:15pm I bought a Multi-tool and an oscillating saw 6 months ago - very handy for house renovations.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 152424 Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #3 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:28pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:15pm: I bought a Multi-tool and an oscillating saw 6 months ago - very handy for house renovations. Do you have a stud finder, Bobby?
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #4 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:30pm greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:28pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:15pm: I bought a Multi-tool and an oscillating saw 6 months ago - very handy for house renovations. Do you have a stud finder, Bobby? nahhhh
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Re: New tools
Reply #5 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:31pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:15pm:

I bought a Multi-tool and an oscillating saw 6 months ago -

very handy for house renovations.

well done.
I've wanted to buy a new tool/toy for a few weeks but can't find one.
Have no need for anything
maybe they should make a 'cool looking' tool to sell that does not do anything.
Just looks good
Chrome, a wormdrive thingie in it. A wide area you can hit with a hammer.

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Re: New tools
Reply #6 - Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:45pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:15pm:

I bought a Multi-tool and an oscillating saw 6 months ago -

very handy for house renovations.

well done.
I've wanted to buy a new tool/toy for a few weeks but can't find one.
Have no need for anything
maybe they should make a 'cool looking' tool to sell that does not do anything.
Just looks good
Chrome, a wormdrive thingie in it. A wide area you can hit with a hammer.

I didn't realise how good a multi-tool was until I used one.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-200w-corded-multi-function-tool-kit_p6210425

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Re: New tools
Reply #7 - Apr 9^th, 2026 at 12:57am

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:45pm:

I didn't realise how good a multi-tool was until I used one.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-200w-corded-multi-function-tool-kit_p6210425

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eCgAAeSww~VoB6FE/s-l500.png

yes, electric tools are really good.
years ago I got RSI in my arms and doctor put me onto electric screwdrivers.
Really good, I got an adaptor so can use a socket set with them

https://www.toolmart.com.au/makita-df001dw-3-6v-pen-screwdriver-kit?srsltid=AfmB...

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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #8 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 11:19pm Look at what I found in the boot of my car - pruning snips - I don't remember ever seeing them before - they are sharp and cut well. I wonder if they are worth cleaning up ? - I did coat them with WD40 one day ago as they have rust.
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Reply #9 - Apr 21^st, 2026 at 7:02pm

My latest "new" tool is a post hole digger.
Actually, it was a gift from my son who couldn't get it working and said if I could fix it, I could have it.
He bought a new one.

This tool was used on his farm, but died on the 10th hole.
His new one is far more reliable and can throw you across the fence when it grabs.

Anyhoo, investigation into the cause of failure took me all of 10 minutes.
Swarf in the fuel tank and a missing in tank filter.
The plastic swarf made its way into the inlet needle, flooding the carby.

Cleaned it out, added a filter replaced the spark plug and vrooom, it's going again.
He doesn't want it back, he likes his new one.
But I don't really have any need for a post hole digger.
Yes his one came in handy when we put up the new fence, but how often does one put up a fence?

So I am now the proud owner of a post hole digger and 250mm auger.
Woo hoo, ........

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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #10 - Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 3:10pm I just emptied out my kitchen and tool drawers. I didn't think I had this many scissors and cutters:
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 152424 Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #11 - Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 3:20pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 3:10pm: I just emptied out my kitchen and tool drawers. I didn't think I had this many scissors and cutters: Third drawer down?
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #12 - Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 6:24pm Pecca doesn't know.
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 41675 Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #13 - Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 6:40pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 3:10pm: I just emptied out my kitchen and tool drawers. I didn't think I had this many scissors and cutters: hahahah, good going. You won
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 119483 Melbourne Gender:	Re: New tools Reply #14 - Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 6:57pm Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 6:40pm: Bobby. wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2026 at 3:10pm: I just emptied out my kitchen and tool drawers. I didn't think I had this many scissors and cutters: hahahah, good going. You won The problem is that you can't use that many pairs of scissors, so which ones should you throw out?
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