Tools

Temu Tools:

• Comments:
  • "I don't think I'd buy anything from Temu and expect precision."
  • "For Chinese tools I stick to BangGood. They actually do have some quality tools I've purchased and had great results from."
  • "Maybe its just coincidence but to me it's a chance not worth taking, even if my CC offers 100% fraud protection. No thanks, i'll stick with Harbor Freight when i need cheap tools."
• Pros:
  • Some users have had good experiences with specific tools from BangGood which offer quality.
• Cons:
  • Reports of precision issues and credit card security risks with Temu.

Veiko T-Squares:

• Comments:
  • "I really like the Veiko T-squares."
  • "They aren't bottom barrel prices, but much better than woodpeckers and other brands."
• Pros:
  • Users find Veiko T-squares to be good quality at a reasonable price compared to other brands.
• Cons:
  • Precision not specifically mentioned.

Channellock Quad Wrench:

• Comments:
  • "Get yourself a pair of quad wrenches."
  • "Depends what you stripe but the knipex hook knife as well is really slick on cab tire and certain instances."
• Pros:
  • Channellock Quad Wrench recommended for various tasks, including working on cab tire.

Estwing Gad Bar:

• Comments:
  • "Get a Estwing Gad Bar; you will be glad you did. Better, more useful than a chisel."
  • "I have a pair of shears named 'BALL chompers.'"
• Pros:
  • High praise for the utility of an Estwing Gad Bar for various applications.
  • Humorous naming of tools.

Multi Tool Cutters:

• Comments:
  • "Multi Tool Cutters are great for cutting a box into lathe and plaster."
  • "Pry bars come in handy for bigger rocks and such."
• Pros:
  • Multi Tool Cutters and Pry Bars are recommended for specific tasks.

Clamps:

• Comments:
  • "I've never seen a shop where I thought 'this person has enough Clamps'. Your father had enough Clamps."
• Pros:
  • Having enough Clamps in a shop is crucial for various woodworking projects.

Tool Safety:

• Comments:
  • Tool Safety advice, especially on using tools in emergencies like escaping from a sinking car.
  • Tools like safety hammers may not work on laminated glass windows.
• Advice:
  • Always test emergency tools on your car windows.
  • Recommendations on how to deal with laminated glass in emergency situations.

Woodworking Legacy:

• Comments:
  • Sympathies and sentiments on inheriting a woodworking shop from a father, including emotional ties to the space.
  • Encouragement to explore woodworking and carry on the Woodworking Legacy.
• Advice:
  • Consider taking classes to learn how to use the tools safely.
  • Appreciation for the shared sentiment of inheriting a woodworking space.

Clamp Naming:

• Comments:
  • Users humorous and creative naming of tools including swords, axes, and bow & arrows.
• Fun:
  • Creative and funny tool naming like "Your Mom" for a hoe and "Master Baiter" for a fishing rod.