On this channel I review tools that I use on a regular basis. The majority of these tools were bought when I was a professional handyman carrying out a wide range of property maintenance tasks. I have a vast selection of quality used tools and tool boxes to review, but will also review new tools as and when I get them. I hope you enjoy the content.
Nobody mentions one of the greatest thing that tools can do, is hold that staple, or bent nail as you pull it so you don’t have to hold it with your fingers and run the risk of crushing your fingers. The pliers with the little holes on the end will hold that staple for you while you swing your hammer and if you miss you just hit your pliers.
Cheap Trick and Eswing tools are the pride of Rockford Illinois. I have a Live at Budokan album for listening to and a 22oz Eswing framer for demo projects. Cheers from Chicago!
@@kgilliagorilla2761 What a great image that is 👌 I like that the brand is a source of pride over there. Companies need to remember that before sending production to other countries. Folks don't just buy the product, we buy the heritage and story too. Thanks for your message.
Pencils are like clamps. Can’t have too many. I have the Pica for about a year now and the Tracer for around 9 months. I use the Pica 90% of the time. And I have a container full of wooden pencils of various makes and models that may be feeling a bit neglected since I put a Pica in my pocket. 😂..New subscriber. Enjoyed the show
I’m a plumber. For the last four decades I have owned no other hammer than the Estwing straight claw in various weighs. As a plumber, my hammer is used more as a digging tool Than it is as a nail driving tool - probably the case for most plumbers. You can’t beat a nice, cheap Estwing hammer for digging.
Spanner means different type of tools depending on if you are in the UK open end wrench, long aircraft box wrenches in the US, and apparently an adjustable wrench in Australia.
Ive had the ox for about 8 months, doesnt like to be sharpened anymore and a piece of electric tape keeps it from falling out of its holster 😂 imo it was worth the price for the time its lasted. Definitely want to try another brand now 💯
Absolute beast for the money i have had so called big brand names and they all burnt out and i have used and abused this hammer drill and never let me down , one thing make sure you grease it regularly and it will go forever.
Great idea using the tin for old blades. Not such a great thing having an uncovered chisel in the tool box though, that could so your hands some serious harm
Thanks. I.couldnt be without the old blade tin, I go through a lot of them, as well as old scraper blades that I can snap and stuff in there. I'll look in to making a guard for the chisel one day as you're right it is a hazard in there.
Agreed, not super quick but definitely the best. The guy that trained me used to swear by his cheap Silverline knife (similar style to the stanley titan) for the quickest blade changes. Each to their own.
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Looks great. The Fiskars looks good as well. I had a couple of overbuilt studs to remove at my house so I had my large pipe wrench at hand. :)
I'm glad that I found this review (I must have missed it 1st time around) I 've been looking at these on Amazon UK and wondering about the quality of them, because much as I love my Pica, they are so pricey if you want a set with different coloured leads. Since you made this video, they are now available in sets of five or six different coloured pencils and assorted matching lead colours for about £22 - £25. I'm going to buy a set to use at my workbench for laying out...as you get older and your eyesight goes to pot, it really helps to use multiple bright colours, so that you can clearly see what the Hell you are doing!👍
Im a plumber when i did my apprenticeship about 2011 i had 2 of the am tech ones they was yelow then. Great spanners. Actually gonna buy one now for old time sake after seeing this review
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse yeah I got a great pic of my two year old son trying to drive nails with it and sent it to my mom saying dads hammer is now a 3rd generation tool! I got his craftsman level and master mechanic four foot level as well. Calibrate them when they need it and use em on the job daily. I wish I had had the space to take his whole shop when he passed but I was more or less living on the road at that time and just took what I could fit in my truck.
@@adamguinnmusic5871 that's brilliant. That reminds me, I have a great pic somewhere from about 7 years ago where my lad was using this estwing to lay floor gripper.
Ive had hultafors for about 5 years and i use it all the time. Still works great. I especially like that the sheath fits in a spot on my pouch real well and i can still access the sharpener
Would you say the yellow and black Stanley knives (newer style) are any good? I’ve had a couple of different types. One fatmax (non foldable) just broke - cheap rubbish. That was the 0-10-778. Another foldable more slim one has done really well but finally lost it. That was the 0-10-845. Might get one of those gold knob retractable ones. I really need ability to put blade away as it goes straight into the pocket often!
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Doing a self build, have been first fix / framing and plasterboarding as I go, so generally I'm using it for cutting plasterboard. But general use and abuse. E.g. using it as a hammer... Right now mostly 15mm pink fire board, the dense stuff, hence getting through the blades. I like the quick change for that purpose
@@MatSmithLondonIf you are looking for a retractable then 0-10-819, or the retractable Titan would be my choice for the type of work you're doing. That said, I would really consider using a fixed blade instead with the plastic sheath inside my pocket. No messing about having to retract the blade, just drop it in the sheath. Regarding the yellow and black one you were asking about, I'm not sure which model you mean but have a rough idea. As a general rule though, I try to stay away from the ones that have the small button towards the side of the blade as they can get clogged up and even release the blade at the wrong time.
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Thanks, yes I have found the little red button on the side (quick change button) to be unreliable as it just gets plasterboard dust in. I usually swear at it, but that doesn't seem to help. I am interested in getting a fixed blade knife but I might have to change the way I work - currently I'm a little fast and loose with it as I tend to chuck it on the floor from a height when I need my hands back / leave it lying around on the floor etc., maybe not so great as I have a small dog. And a wife, who I sometimes throw the knife at (i.e. for for her to catch, then use, as opposed to for any other reason...) Might just get both options, see which one I use more. Thanks for the recommendations.
It's a good trade that's always in demand. I have another video out showing all my poles, sheets, and other items I carry which may be of use to you. Best of luck.👍
Believe me everyone, Im a plumber and used Lyra, Pica and OX. Lyra looks the part....but its shit!!! The metal shaft came out when pushing the cap end to extend the lead. I had to use super glue to stick it back to original position. Same happened with the OX...Diference between the 2 is is that I couldnt manage to get the super glue to work on the OX pencil, shaft kept comming out of the body regardless. The Pica is top notch. Amazing pencil. Ive had my 1st Pica pencil for 3 years and still going strong...Cant break it. Only thing is that it falls out of the storage holder easier than when its new. I would never buy any other pencil but the Pica, absolute hands down the best tradie pencil on the market by far.
I think they are definely one of the best out there. As with all the tools I own though I try not to blindly stick to just one brand and instead get hands on each tool and judge on the quality and design. I love all the purdy stuff I own though, I've not been let down yet.👍
Here's the link to my painting tool box that might help you if youve not seen it yet: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dCL4WCtbLrs.htmlsi=sH9Fv8caNas9dBtv
That's a shame, I've had a few of them now and the quality control has always been good. Contact Estwing direct and I'm sure they would sort you out for a repair or replacement.
@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse most if the washers were in, but some were chipped and faded, so I removed them all. If the leather was still good, I feel a screwdriver wouldn't be able to cut or pry them apart. I said, "might as well." I mean, I feel the washers were too far gone. Plus I had to remove them to get at the rust on it
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse my hammer drill was smoking yesterday, so the Titan SDS seems to be the best value option to punch a 5" hold through my garage wall.
@@iainrutherford184 I've never been let down by Titan tools before. I used to have their giant multitool, and thier concrete breaker, and I have one of their corded hedge trimmers. Have you seen the drill and impact driver set screwfix do? £100 looks a steal, if I ever see them on sale then I might pull the trigger.
@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse I've been a bit of a brand snob in the past, but have reviewed, purchased and been pleasantly surprised with my Titan band saw and planer/thicknesser. If nothing else, the warranty is worth the investment. I haven't seen the drill/impact driver set, but will keep my eyes peeled 😉
@@iainrutherford184 I've always uses them instead of hiring the tool I need. And then if it gets used a lot and breaks then I'd buy better, but they last for ages. They're not much to look at, but they work.
I have several. After long term use….. the red one is the best. The Pica had 2 major flaws. The end is just a friction fit cap. Mine comes off all the time. You have to be careful taking it out of the holder or you will just pull off the end. Also the thinner retaining clips under the main clip break off. After they do, the clip does not stay on tight to anything.
