Hand and Power Tools

[pechelman]

Their ratchets and sockets are so incredibly nice. The mirror finish is not unlike a good art piece. The koken stuff is a bit more designed for functionality imo and I like their action and handling a bit more. Especially how they design the ratchets for ultra low back drag.

[JDelage]

How about PB Swiss? They make lovely hand tools.

[pechelman]

ive never actually handled any of them but hear they make a pretty decent ratcheting screwdriver

[ChaseD]

I'm a bit of an unabashed tool whore. One of my many hobbies is building fine bamboo fly fishing rods which requires absolute precision.

[motojobobo]

@ChaseD said in Hand and Power Tools:

I'm a bit of an unabashed tool whore. One of my many hobbies is building **```

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* fine bamboo fly fishing rods

Show us pics of them, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one.

[DeeDee85]

@Jcaz6996 said in IHSH-409-IB - 19oz Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo/Black:
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@Jcaz6996 is that a Martinez I spot? I’ve been thinking about buying one myself for a while now, do you think it justifies its price?

[Jcaz6996]

@DeeDee85 if it’s something that you’re going to use most days definitely a yes . Don’t get any better the a Martinez.
Don’t know why but I bought Two

This one I’m going to give to my Son when he starts with us in February.

[A Former User]

@Jcaz6996 rock one and stock one?

[Jcaz6996]

@Heavy_blue mate I just have major issues with buying 2 of most things ..

[DeeDee85]

@Jcaz6996 I’m a roofer, so we batten the roofs out with nail guns but then fix the tiles/slates with a hammer and I end up knocking in a few hundred nails a day at least.. the few joiners I’ve asked have said the same as you, I just need to bite the bullet and get one ordered don’t i!

[Jcaz6996]

@DeeDee85 sure do mate won’t regret it

[Giles]

I have zero need for one. But now I want one

[Jcaz6996]

@Giles or the 409
Martinez is like IH best out there .

The Martinez 15oz M1 Titanium Framing Hammer is an expert-approved tool featuring a steel head & titanium handle as a leading ergonomic, lightweight design, perfect for framing and first fix carpentry.

[goosehd]

@Jcaz6996 @DeeDee85 @Heavy_blue @Giles Moved the discussion to this thread.

[DeeDee85]

@goosehd thank you, I meant to tag you earlier to get it moved

[Giles]

https://tftools.com/blogs/product-advise/hammers

[Jcaz6996]

@Giles that’s where I bought all my gear from

[AdamJ]

We've got a first edition Martinez

/s

[Jcaz6996]

@AdamJ toffee hammer

[Giles]

A little 1/4 inch set to have handy on the boat.....