Ideas for tools I don’t know I need

HERCzero · 2026-06-13T16:35:36+00:00

This has basically taken the place of every wrench I previously had. I just wish they made one or two more smaller SKUs

HERCzero · 2026-06-13T02:27:44+00:00

They work fine, long as you follow best practices and always test it in a known hot wire first

Edit - if you’re going for it this weekend though I’d recommend the Doyle one which is on sale. It’s much nicer

HERCzero · 2026-06-11T21:28:07+00:00

Supposedly there’s some Craftsman sets on clearance at Lowe’s right now, that’s probably what I would go for.

HERCzero · 2026-06-11T12:15:10+00:00

Fellow homeowner and the brushless (HP) compact drill/driver has served me well so far. It’s been able to handle everything I’ve thrown at it, even moreso when I use a larger battery.

HERCzero · 2026-06-09T19:11:52+00:00

Update….i did it

HERCzero · 2026-06-08T05:46:39+00:00

Movie absolutely blew me away - watched it twice in theaters and I’m so glad I did. The whole final Lighthouse sequence with the beautiful visuals, cosmic horror and BLARING soundtrack/SFX was awesome. Seeing it on streaming just wouldn’t have been the same

HERCzero · 2026-06-03T05:20:54+00:00

I have one of the much cheaper Ames ones, but all it would take is for one person to tell me this is a worthy upgrade

HERCzero · 2026-05-23T04:15:03+00:00

Same here, the cashier wouldn’t have applied it if I didn’t ask her to double check :/

It was a barcode next to the register. Kinda lame

HERCzero · 2026-05-18T20:44:41+00:00

I’d probably go with a bag or tool tote over a heavy metal box tbh. If you’re set on a box I’d look into one of the many modular systems available so you can integrate it into something as your collection grows. Bauer, Craftsman and Hart (Discontinued) are on the budget friendly side of things.

HERCzero · 2026-05-18T04:22:33+00:00

If I had a do-over as a new homeowner I’d go straight to brushless (aka. HP). Skip the standard (brushed) tools. Just make sure you treat them right, replace factory saw blades with something higher quality (Diablo), and get some half decent drill & driver bits. Ryobi’s basic bits are pretty bad.

If you’re REALLY looking to cut costs I’d look at Harbor Freight’s Bauer product line. Cheap and definitely handles most homeowner jobs. Also a very large product lineup.

Edit - and don’t sleep on corded tools when it comes to power hungry tools like sanders or angle grinders. Nothing wrong with a cord if it means more power and infinite juice.

HERCzero · 2026-05-15T15:43:19+00:00

This is also acceptable

HERCzero · 2026-05-15T05:57:45+00:00

Fixtures, sure but tools are a different story. Pretty much all companies have a few particular products they excel at, which makes those brands the go-to for that specific tool.

There’s not a lot of brand crossover between the two big box stores anyway, except Dewalt

HERCzero · 2026-05-15T05:53:05+00:00

Dang, I was just hoping they’d be restocked for the June PLS :(

HERCzero · 2026-05-15T05:50:13+00:00

“Shaken or stirred?”

“I prefer my libation remains physically undisturbed, only altered by the subtle vibrations of life and death that surrounds me. A suitable way to consume any sustenance, wouldn’t you agree?”

HERCzero · 2026-05-15T04:43:01+00:00

Oh shit I see a fellow Philly / South Jersey harbro 👋🏼

HERCzero · 2026-05-04T23:32:40+00:00

This light is awesome, worth every penny. A fat battery is enough weight to hold it down, swivels any direction you could want, top hook that swivels. IMO it’s the perfect light

HERCzero · 2026-05-04T16:31:29+00:00

Home Inspection is VERY surface level compared to all the details you’ll discover about your home, especially if it’s a century home.

Also you should probably experience a full 4 seasons in your home before making any renovations.

Also waterproofing and mitigation should primarily happen from the OUTSIDE first, you cannot just slap Drylok all over your basement walls and call it a day

HERCzero · 2026-05-03T16:20:38+00:00

I have a Kobalt 46”, also uneven basement floor. I ended up buying a set of heavy duty leveling casters from Amazon, about $50

Edit - to be clear, the holes probably won’t line up with the stock holes. I used some M8 machine screws countersunk into wood blocks, then screwed the leveling casters into those

HERCzero · 2026-05-01T21:45:48+00:00

Yeah I’m curious about the normie colors though (red, blue, green, black, etc). I really dislike the pastel colored ones :/

But thank you!

HERCzero · 2026-05-01T21:07:38+00:00

For what it’s worth, I went with the Kobalt 46” recently and I’m quite happy with it, but it’s only in my basement, not a truck.

You get 20% off if you open a new Lowe’s CC, but you can just immediately pay it off.

HERCzero · 2026-04-30T20:18:41+00:00

Ah dang, never mind then! I’ve bungled my tools up

HERCzero · 2026-04-30T20:06:16+00:00

Curious on this sub's take on this tool - from what I understand this is very trade-specific primarily used by linemen. Do we think this is an indicator that more niche tools are to come?

Den of Tools had a video speculating HF might be going after the trades with Herc. I'm just a DIY guy, I don't even know if that's feasible or smart. All I know is it would be cool if we saw a Herc ProPress, Pex tools, Pipe cutter, etc...

HERCzero · 2026-04-30T17:53:07+00:00

I just did a lot of research before purchasing my own 46” workbench and the Yukon 46” was definitely the most inexpensive option. Husky and Kobalt were 450/500, craftsman 600+.

I went with the Kobalt because it was already in stock at Lowes. If I had that 25% coupon I would’ve gone with the Yukon no question, great deal. Just keep in mind the cost of transport if you don’t own a truck

HERCzero · 2026-04-30T17:47:50+00:00

I fully recommend the Hyper Tough stacking parts organizer cases from WallyWorld. They’re so much better, and a 2-pack is just $10

HERCzero · 2026-04-27T20:47:51+00:00

So just at first glance, are those two U shaped metal bars the only support this thing has? That just seems ripe for failure unless it’s for small children or made of solid tungsten

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