The Toolbox Thread

Karl Hungus · 18-10-2007 06:21PM

Pighead wrote: »

Is the art of the toolbox dying out or is it just Pighead whos somehow missed this manly boat?

I don't know...

I've got a hell of a lot of tools, various screwdrivers (One electric), pliers, allen keys, wrenches, a soldering iron and other assorted kejiggers that I use, and they're basically just occupying various shelves and drawers. I don't actually have a box for them.

Maybe the box is dead, but tools certainly aren't.

MooseJam · 18-10-2007 06:27PM

theres never a goddamn allen key when you need one

mike65 · 18-10-2007 06:47PM

I have a metric and imperial set!

/and loads of other stuff. I've never called out a repair man or handyman for the house.

Mike.

L1011 · 18-10-2007 06:52PM

I've got an ungainly amount of power tools - I blame coming home hungover to the power tools show on QVC early on Sunday mornings. I don't know what half of them do, and the ones I can work I've rarely to never used (laser leveller, etc). And I've four boxes full of other tools - one big RAC toolchest, and three other ones full of assorted stuff. Theres at least two huge socket sets amongst them.

In everyday use, all that ever gets out is the drill, few size drill bits, hammer, 10mm and 13mm spanners, stanley knife and snips. Which is all you need to do satellite installs, other than a ladder (which I've three of, ffs) and a signal meter (which I've way too many of also).

nesf · 18-10-2007 06:53PM

A small selection, half of it here, half of it back at my parent's place. Several screwdrivers (incl. mains testers), a set of allen keys, a claw hammer, a soldering iron, a multimeter, a vice-grips, a minature hacksaw, a hacksaw, a measuring tape, several snips/pliers, several multi-tools and army knives and assorted other bits and pieces picked up for one-off jobs etc.

I've never bought any power tools, I just borrow them from my dad if they are needed.

Karl Hungus · 18-10-2007 06:56PM

That reminds me, I really need a new stanley knife and a multimeter.

Ruu_Old · 18-10-2007 06:57PM

I have no toolbox but a bag so it goes where I go! I bought a 10" table saw a few weeks ago, tis the only power tool I have.

Pighead · 18-10-2007 07:16PM

Terry wrote: »

Pighead's a tool in his own right.

Incidentally, I looked at the AH ban list the other day and it tells me you are banned. Git oot.

Post reported by Pighead. Name calling is the 2nd worse thing in the world(after bombs).

Are you saying Pighead was on the banned list? Must be some mistake. There hasn't been a more concientious or helpful poster in these parts over the last few months. Pigheads been a good boy of late and has steered well clear of any bannings. Those wild unpredictable days are well and truly over.

Hagar · 18-10-2007 07:22PM

My toolbox runneth over.

nesf · 18-10-2007 07:23PM

Pighead wrote: »

Are you saying Pighead was on the banned list?

No, the person he quoted is the one who's banned...

Terry · 18-10-2007 07:23PM

Pighead wrote: »

Post reported by Pighead. Name calling is the 2nd worse thing in the world(after bombs).

Are you saying Pighead was on the banned list? Must be some mistake. There hasn't been a more concientious or helpful poster in these parts over the last few months. Pigheads been a good boy of late and has steered well clear of any bannings. Those wild unpredictable days are well and truly over.

Tools are good things.

Also, I was saying that Beruthial is on the ban list, not you.

Pighead · 18-10-2007 07:33PM

Terry wrote: »

Tools are good things.

Also, I was saying that Beruthial is on the ban list, not you.

Oh. Pighead feels petty now for reporting your post. It was a rare moment of spite. Hope you don't get in trouble or lose your modship over this. You're a good man Terry.

mawk · 18-10-2007 07:36PM

anyone using a kitchen knife to undo screws deserves to lose their fingers.

also i dont so much have a big toolbox in the shed so much as two full sheds worth..

Pighead · 18-10-2007 07:44PM

mawk wrote: »

anyone using a kitchen knife to undo screws deserves to lose their fingers.

also i dont so much have a big toolbox in the shed so much as two full sheds worth..

Pigheads word, that's quite an impressive amount of tools you claim to have. Although there is every possibility you may have a small todger and are trying to compensate. There is also the possibilty the two sheds you speak of are extremely small in length and width thus negating the impressiveness of it all.

How big are your sheds buddy?(to the nearest inch will do)

randylonghorn · 18-10-2007 08:45PM

Pighead wrote: »

When Pighead was a kid every man around the area had a huge toolbox sitting proudly on display ... pretty sure 80% of them were never used.

Personally, I prefer not to put mine on public display except to intimate friends of the female gender. However, it definitely gets used on a reasonably regular basis.

Actually, Pighead, I think you are to be commended for not sitting round comparing notes with the males of the family on this issue ...

David Michael · 18-10-2007 09:01PM

I have a factory. Welders included. MIG etc.

knird evol · 18-10-2007 10:07PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qciAWZ3Sn4o&NR=1

Beruthiel · 19-10-2007 08:13AM

Terry wrote: »

I was saying that Beruthial is on the ban list, not you.

That's a total slur on my good name sir!
Retract that claim or it's pistols at dawn.

Terry · 19-10-2007 08:44AM

Beruthiel wrote: »

That's a total slur on my good name sir!
Retract that claim or it's pistols at dawn.

Pistols it is.

ibh · 19-10-2007 09:02AM

I hope this thread keeps going till tomorrow. That way i can get home from work this evening and take a picture of my toolbox and post it here.. Cue innuendo!!!

Beruthiel · 19-10-2007 09:05AM

Terry wrote: »

Pistols it is.

Egg on your face there Terry.

I think you'll find, if you go searching, that more than one little revengful, banned muppet re-regged under my nickname - as in this case, spelt a tiny bit differently every time.
<-- my nick name - Beruthiel
the one on the ban list Berutheil

Now,
about that apology....?

dame · 19-10-2007 11:22AM

David Michael wrote: »

I have a factory. Welders included. MIG etc.

Ooh, I think your factory has intimidated all the boys with their sheds and toolboxes....only one (ibh) has mentioned his since!

ibh · 19-10-2007 12:37PM

dame wrote: »

Ooh, I think your factory has intimidated all the boys with their sheds and toolboxes....only one (ibh) has mentioned his since!

Yea but you should see the size of my toolbox.. It's unfcuking real...
David Michael will be the one intimidated!
*checks the size of toolbox. Mmmn not at all disappointed*

(*feels a bit sleazy after that post. But in a good way!*)

layke · 19-10-2007 03:48PM

My took box is mighty. I have everything from drills to spirit levels. To add to my manlyness, I am also sporting a hairy chest and unshaven face.

I am all that is man.

Kernel · 19-10-2007 07:20PM

Jeebus Pighead, you're not even trying anymore with these threads. The 30 year slump has hit you I see....

As for tools, the only tool I need is the 12 inch one I use for servicing.

(yes.. I did leave that open for comebacks about large spanner/ratchet etc..)

MooseJam · 19-10-2007 07:23PM

my schlong is the size of a black pudding

randylonghorn · 19-10-2007 08:04PM

MooseJam wrote: »

my schlong is the size of a black pudding

... and as lifeless as one!

Sorry, MooseJam, but totally irresistible!

MooseJam · 19-10-2007 10:48PM

randylonghorn wrote: »

... and as lifeless as one!
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booo urns

WhiteWashMan · 20-10-2007 03:45AM

i have a toolbox, and many screwdrivers.
i even have a couple of power tools.
and a chainsaw!

but in the grand scale of manly tools, i am severly lacking.

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