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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    goosehd
    Mod Squad
    @Giles
    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

    @Giles …and if you’re anything like me, please do yourself a favour and get one of these:

    Mechanics magnet tool:

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    It will save you a lot of time!

    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      I've got something like this:

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      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @Giles
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @Giles That will work 🙂

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          deanclean
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 17 Jan 2014

          Cool topic guys. Can’t believe I haven’t stumbled across this before. I love tools and any opportunity to get a new one for any project no matter how small. For instance I just got a Milwaukee portable 18v vacuum because I was tired of bringing the shop vac in from the garage for job cleanup. Also just got two sets of Wera screwdrivers because the tips on my others have just been chewed to pieces and not really gripping anymore. When the kid needs batteries changed on a toy the screwdriver better work!

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            pechelman
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 24 Jan 2022

            visited an amazing store in Japan recently. The Nepros is the most beautiful stuff but came home with a couple koken ratchets and a socket strip. The way they design their tools to work as an integrated system is really amazing / highly recommend to anyone.

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              If I was younger and used tools more regularly, I would be filling my boots with Nephros and Ko-Ken 🙂

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                goosehd
                Mod Squad
                @pechelman
                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                @pechelman What have you done: https://neprostools.com/collections/master-tool-sets/products/a000009

                I did not know these existed until now...don't need, but....damn.

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                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  Go for it, buy a watch and get the tool chest and torch for free.....

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                  At least that is what I am thinking they are.....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                  last edited by Giles 12 Sept 2024, 17:36 9 Dec 2024, 17:35 G 1 Reply Last reply 9 Dec 2024, 17:39 Reply Quote 1
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                    goosehd
                    Mod Squad
                    @Giles
                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                    @Giles you’re trying to get me murdered…

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      Alex
                      IHUK Crew
                      @goosehd
                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                      @goosehd Fuck me, I could have done with a few of these when I was diving

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        @goosehd
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        @goosehd said in Hand and Power Tools:

                        @Giles you’re trying to get me murdered…

                        You think Laura and @Madame-Buttonfly can get a 2 for the price of 1 at the funeral parlour?

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          goosehd
                          Mod Squad
                          @Alex
                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                          @Alex they really should be standard in any kit and are super useful. I don't know how many times it's saved me and how many times I wished I had one on hand before I had bought one.

                          @Giles Any last requests... 🙂

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            Tago Mago
                            Mod Squad
                            @goosehd
                            Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                            @goosehd @Giles it’s been nice knowing you. Almost a pleasure

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                              Aetas
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                              To bring it down to earth …
                              My Tool Set over the year!

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                              Knippex Pliers Wrench

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                              • OaktaviaO
                                Oaktavia
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 12 Jun 2019

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                                My brother gave me this hand saw for Christmas a couple of years ago. I just took down this problem tree that was growing into our large cherry with it. I was amazed how well it performed.

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                                IG: electricindigowizard

                                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                                • RoxRocks86R
                                  RoxRocks86
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 2 Mar 2018

                                  Great work on that tree @Oaktavia fun way to put that gift to use. it’s funny how these saws look unassuming and you wouldn’t expect them to do well on such a project. They’re awesome and hold up really well.

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                                  • OaktaviaO
                                    Oaktavia
                                    見習いボス
                                    @RoxRocks86
                                    Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                    @RoxRocks86 said in Hand and Power Tools:

                                    Great work on that tree @Oaktavia fun way to put that gift to use. it’s funny how these saws look unassuming and you wouldn’t expect them to do well on such a project. They’re awesome and hold up really well.

                                    It was actually quite fun, you are right. It just cut right through it. I was still pretty surprised when I heard the tree trunk starting to creak and break. The tree was growing at an angle so gravity did some of the work for me. I was able to saw it down into pieces after it fell and drag it into the wood line too. Got a lot more done than expected.

                                    I was wondering how long it's likely to stay sharp for and if it's possible to sharpen all the little teeth it has.

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                    last edited by Oaktavia 19 Mar 2025, 01:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • RoxRocks86R
                                      RoxRocks86
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 2 Mar 2018

                                      @Oaktavia sharpening frequency depends what type of wood you’re cutting and how much you use and abuse it. If you have the patience and some feather files it’s possible to sharpen or just get a blade replacement.

                                      Here’s a link to a yt vid of how to sharpen them. He talks a lot, but you get the idea.

                                      last edited by 19 Mar 2025, 02:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                      • Luijim78L
                                        Luijim78
                                        啓蒙家
                                        @Oaktavia
                                        Joined: 19 Aug 2022

                                        @Oaktavia congratulations my friend it's a beautiful "Ryoba" also useful for precision and transversal cuts, the blade can be replaced I've had two or three in recent years and they are really comfortable and effective 👏👏👏

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                                        • SourPowerS
                                          SourPower
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          @Oaktavia
                                          Joined: 10 Mar 2024

                                          @Oaktavia Japanese pull saws are the best. I keep at Silky Pocket Boy in my truck at all times, and it cuts wood like butter!

                                          Excess In Moderation

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