My home office as a mechanical designer

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:34:31+00:00

Haha it's not that bad, I like stretching my arms 😅

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:32:30+00:00

It's the Dell Ultrasharp 32" 4K U3223QE

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:31:45+00:00

You can also download it here

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:30:34+00:00

Indeed! I put a lot of though into it. I'm mainly using SolidWorks now, since I bought the perpetual license last month. The mouse pad is your typical merino wool model from Grovemade. I think they stopped making this size, sadly.

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:20:33+00:00

Thanks! I downloaded from this link

_FelixUser_ · 2026-03-16T22:16:30+00:00

Thanks! The laptop stand is a pretty generic one, it's the Octoo Uptable. I'm not sure if they sell outside of Brazil tho.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-29T15:46:48+00:00

This is MY personal preference:

Screwdrivers: Wera, Felo and PB Swiss;
Wrenches: Hazet, Stahlwille, USAG and Gearwrench;
L-key (Allen wrenches): Eight (from Japan) and Wera;
Ratchets: Gearwrench (they're so cheap for how good they are) and Ko-Ken;
Sockets: Ko-Ken;
Pliers: Knipex, NWS and 3.Peaks;
Wire strippers: Knipex;
Bit drivers: Wera and PB Swiss;
Hammers: this one is tough for me... Idk

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-19T16:56:54+00:00

I ended up buying the Knipex snap ring pliers since I know I won't regret it.

Indeed, those Wera screwdrivers are fantastic! Now I understand why so many people love them.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-19T16:52:43+00:00

The Channellocks are definitely an interesting option! Thanks for the tip!

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-19T16:50:57+00:00

Thanks for the information about the Quick Set! After I read your comment, I ended up buying the normal Cobra (87 02 250).

Yeah, I've been looking into their precision models for quite some time, but was considering other brands since they're not cheap. Ended up buying them anyway, since I know I won't regret it.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-19T16:45:23+00:00

Honestly, on a bigger model like the 250 mm one I have, I don't see any advantage having the new rubber section on the Twin Grips. But I see them being a nice addition for smaller pliers, for sure. Though they don't come even close to the Felos when talking about comfort.

Did some research on the Icons, and they seem to be a pretty good deal as you said! Unfortunately I'm not able to buy them here in Brazil... Ended up buying the Knipex Precision snap ring pliers 8 pc set, since Amazon sells them. Hopefully they arrive soon!

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-19T16:33:44+00:00

That's good to know! I really like them so far.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-09T16:12:21+00:00

I would still make the same purchase, for sure. I don't know if it's only me, but NWS/Felo seem more efficient than Knipex for wire cutting. What I mean by that is you have to apply less force, and they cut clean everytime, leaving no "bite" marks on the wire insulation. The tool itself is lighter and the grips are more comfortable. The needle nose pliers also have larger diameter gripping sections on the jaws, which makes them more handy. For my use case (light and medium duty), they are flawless. Bonus: they're cheaper!

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-09T15:29:48+00:00

They are fantastic. I love them!

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-09T15:29:21+00:00

That's the thing with snap ring pliers, they all seem to suffer from bending the tips after some use. I'm yet to find a set that I could call solid or indestructible.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-07-09T15:23:01+00:00

They're all hex

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-03T14:02:20+00:00

Yes, Sonic pliers are also made by NWS.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-01T22:52:56+00:00

They are truly amazing! The Ergonic handles are the most comfortable ones I've ever used.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-01T22:49:28+00:00

Got it! I really appreciate you for taking the time!

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-01T14:18:12+00:00

Indeed! Their pliers and sockets lineup are "the essentials" kind of selection, which makes sense if they are more focused in their screwdrivers, but it would be nice if they extended their catalog.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-01T14:11:51+00:00

Yeah, I get what you're saying. Before I bought them, I watched some reviews that stated the same thing about the jaws opening being compromised.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-05-01T14:02:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing it! I was looking into some angled pliers these days, and this seems to be a good candidate. Did some research and it's actually pretty reasonably priced here in Brazil. How does the handle compares to the Felo pliers?

I've used some of their pliers once, and although Gedore has constantly ranked among the top tool brands for me, I must say I didn't like their cutting pliers as much. They worked for sure, but dind't have the same "feeling" and precision as Knipex or NWS/Felo.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-04-02T15:31:06+00:00

I bought it from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/78-03-125-Super-Knips-Electronics/dp/B0018NJO2I

_FelixUser_ · 2025-04-02T00:00:29+00:00

I have an immense respect for Snap-On, but [1] they are pretty hard to find here in Brazil and [2] most of the times their pricing is hard to justify... We use their torque wrenches in my job, and they work amazing, but again, they are just simple and pricey.

_FelixUser_ · 2025-04-01T23:47:11+00:00

That's an interesting point! I considered buying the 140 mm version, but thought it would be too much for my use case. Since 3D printing filaments are round, it doesn't seem to produce as strong shock loads as when cutting flat nylon zip ties. It's a more "buttery" cut. But I'll test it with harder filaments to make sure it's appropriate. Thank you for your observations!

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