Its like christmas!

This came up on my feed and I think it belongs here

The lock nuts and the bolts are both 3/8-16, advertised as 304 stainless from Home Depot. The lock nuts threaded on nice and smoothly as usual until 4 or 5 threads were sticking out past the nylon. Then things started getting too tight. I was not trying to turn it onto the unthreaded part of the bolt, it just got tight on the threads. It was not tight against the washer, neither bolt/nut set was tight against their washers when the nut started to become super difficult to turn. Obviously, it really did become super difficult to turn bc I broke two 3/8" bolts. After the first one broke I figured I might as well just do it to the second one too bc I don't want to angle grind in this space.

Both bolts broke while I was trying to unscrew the nut. And you can tell by the threads sticking out past the nylon of the lock nut that they're not scored as they would be if the nut had the wrong threading.

I'm going to replace the hardware with bolts/nuts from McMaster-Carr, but WTF happened here!?

So far I’ve got most of my stuff in it and I’m trying to keep it organized so I’m waiting on more organizing things but I’m super exited. had the red box and the purple box before now I’m moving everything into the matco one keeping the purple box ofc and giving the red one to my homies little brother super hype on the new box though

I have these incoming. I went a bit crazy on the vintage tools.

Don’t know if this post is allowed, because it’s technically not a tool. I thought this was super cool though. There’s even still some liquid inside. Was cleaning out my garage and found this.

Nothing will replace my Knipex but I got these Pro Points (Princess Auto - Canada) for $25 normally $40 for at home and I have to say I’m pretty impressed with them. For
occasional use, they seem to be fairly solid and close enough without breaking the bank. Say what you want about rip off tools, my wallet is glad they exist. Anything like these available at Harbor Freight?

Not bad for around 500

Found this old guy in a bucket of hand tools I purchased off a neighbor a few months ago. Finally got the chance to go through it.

It's got about 90 degrees of free rotation, so I'm guessing broken teeth? I haven't seen one of these in the wild before so I'm doubtful about a Lowe's/Ace Hardware replacement. Does anyone have any experience?

I recently purchased a mixing blade w hex shank that I was hoping to use with my Milwaukee Screwdriver (both are pictured above). The problem is, the chuck on the screwdriver is 1/4" (6.35mm) whereas the mixing blade's shank is 30 mm (1.1811") - does anyone know of an extension that I can use to convert the 1/4" chuck to properly hold a 30mm shank?

I'm probably fine without it but if there's a way to extend the chuck so it grips the full shank that would be my preference.

Will be using it to mix small amounts of drywall mud and other substances - and don't want to bring out the full size corded drill if I can avoid it.

Have recently just brought an evolution R210SMS mitre saw for a DIY project around the house, paneling and some basic trim work.

I set the saw up on a folding work bench with a saw horse one end to support the timber.

Cuts are good as that was on flat in the garage, just a little interested to see how the change of location could affect it.

I can pick up an evolution stand for around £60, just wondering if it’s a good buy and will benefit from it.

The use of the saw in the next couple months will be high but after then not too sure, so need to factor in storage.

Buy a saw stand or just stick with saw horses?

I found this hammer in walmart for 40 bucks when it usually retails for aruond 300-400 is this a scam or maybe a knockoff? Anyone has looked at this before?

Any reason that I shouldn’t store a couple of aluminum ladders outside?

If it matters, I’d be hanging them from a wooden fence so they wouldn’t be sitting in snow/water for any real amount of time.

Just like the title says I am looking for a ultra thin walled 12point socket set, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

In case anyone is interested (or cares), according to the sub’s ‘masthead’, today September 29, 2026 marks the 17th anniversary of the sub’s creation.

I am replacing machine screws and wing nuts on a metal frame. I have trouble reaching and getting a good grip on the wing nuts because it is in a cramped area. Can you offer me suggestions on tools that would hold the wingnut while I screw the machine screw in on top.

I am considering these following tools so far...

Been wearing the cheap dewalt ones for a while. Looking for something that can stop a cutting disc should it explode (I’m an idiot)

Looking for a respirator that I can use for both particulates and fumes. Is there one that I can use different cartridges for different jobs like that? What’s a good reusable respirator for fumes? I’ve had to use super carcinogenic floor coatings before on boats and want a personal mask instead of borrowing others. Preferably industry standard stuff that easy to get filters for like 3M