Prepsteading tool box

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Plymtom
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

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I have still got a rawl tool :lol: Like the other thing I called a star drill you hit it and turn it after every blow, if you don't chances are it will get stuck and in the rawl tool's case.. break
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grenfell
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

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That's the jobby forge , cuts a hole to fit a , well , rawlplug around 5mm and 7 mm. I've also got one of those star chisels now I see the whole thing , about 1/2" -5/8" if memory serves.
On the same principal , what about a plugging chisel? I've got a couple of those too but talking to people on site a few years ago it was a tool few knew anything about let alone how to cut the wooden plugs .
ForgeCorvus
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

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Google shows me pictures of Pointing chisels, Scutches, Bolsters and a Pointing tool! (the thingee that used to be made from old bucket handles) :?

So, you'll have to post us a picture.


Re: Shakers et al. Remember to turn them 1/3rd of a turn otherwise they get stuck BTDT
:oops:

I had a little spare time at work (read "I was bored out of my tiny mind") and I threw together a list of 18 tools (possibly only 15....You'll see why ) that I think should cover most jobs around the house.

I've not included garden tools, wood-cutting gear or any specialised tooling (car/bike/bow maintainance) as I imagined it to be what I'd give to a mate who was just setting up home for the first time..... I'm also assuming that they're PP's (Prepless Persons).

Basics
Claw Hammer
Tenon Saw
Screwdrivers: 1/4 flat, #1 and #2 Pozidrive, #2 Philips... Could be replaced with one multi-bit
Adjustable Spanner
Plumbers Pliers
Wire-cutters or Combination Pliers
Junior Hacksaw
Spirit Level
Tape Measure
2 inch Bolster Chisel
3/4 inch Wood Chisel
Drill (Wheel-brace or WHY)
Set of Drill-bits (my DeWalt set is 13 bits ranging from1.5 mm up to 7mm )
Stanley knife
Voltage Detector Screwdriver

What do you think??
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metatron

Re: Prepsteading tool box

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A temperature controlled soldering station, multimeter, few lengths of wire, some 60/40 solder and a selection of capacitors, will allow you to fix a lot of common electrical faults. Bodge wires and replacement caps will save you money and keep a lot of things going.
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

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metatron wrote:A temperature controlled soldering station, multimeter, few lengths of wire, some 60/40 solder and a selection of capacitors, will allow you to fix a lot of common electrical faults. Bodge wires and replacement caps will save you money and keep a lot of things going.
Household or 'White Goods' ?
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
Londonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.
"All Things Strive" Gd Tak 'Gar
metatron

Re: Prepsteading tool box

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ForgeCorvus wrote:
metatron wrote:A temperature controlled soldering station, multimeter, few lengths of wire, some 60/40 solder and a selection of capacitors, will allow you to fix a lot of common electrical faults. Bodge wires and replacement caps will save you money and keep a lot of things going.
Household or 'White Goods' ?
White goods are more often then not mechanical failures, if they have digital displays/controls those tools are useful. Its more useful for other house hold items. If you want to fix white goods a 3D printer and learning loss pla casting helps.
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

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ForgeCorvus wrote:Google shows me pictures of Pointing chisels, Scutches, Bolsters and a Pointing tool! (the thingee that used to be made from old bucket handles) :?

So, you'll have to post us a picture.
?
Assuming you are asking about the plugging chisel , here's a link
http://www.cadia.com.au/plugging-chisel
Used to remove the mortar joint between bricks either to remove the brick or in the case we seem to be talking about for insertion of a timber pad for fixing into. The timber pad is cut out of a piece a tad fatter than the joint and the thickness of the brick wide, then holding this with the left hand and using a axe take off a slice on the farthest face from ones body. Spin the timber round and repeat and you are left with a timber that is ineffect badly warped. This " warping" causes it to twist and hold firmly when hammered into the joint. Hope that makes sense.

With regards to the list I'd say pretty good although I'd probably add a set of Allen keys , can of WD40 , some sandpaper and perhaps a file or two. Just things I find myself using regularly in fact I needed the Allen keys and a file on a job today.
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Re: Prepsteading tool box

Post by ForgeCorvus »

Ah, plugging chisel=pointing chisel.
Not heard about that trick though..... Thats today's new thing I've learnt

Good point Grenfell, revised list
Basics
Claw Hammer
Tenon Saw
Screwdrivers: 1/4 flat, #1 and #2 Pozidrive, #2 Philips... Could be replaced with one multi-bit
Adjustable Spanner
Plumbers Pliers
Wire-cutters or Combination Pliers
Junior Hacksaw
Spirit Level
Tape Measure
2 inch Bolster Chisel
3/4 inch Wood Chisel
Drill (Wheel-brace or WHY)
Set of Drill-bits (my DeWalt set is 13 bits ranging from1.5 mm up to 7mm )
Stanley knife
Voltage Detector Screwdriver
Allen keys
File (any suggestions as to which shape?)
I didn't list consumables such as spare blades for the hacksaw and Stanley, cable ties, gaffer tape, abrasives, fixings or lubricants..... Perhaps that should be the next list


Metatron: I meant Household wiring (lights, sockets and stuff).
I stink at soldering :oops:
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
Londonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.
"All Things Strive" Gd Tak 'Gar
metatron

Re: Prepsteading tool box

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ForgeCorvus wrote:Ah, plugging chisel=pointing chisel.
Not heard about that trick though..... Thats today's new thing I've learnt

Good point Grenfell, revised list
Basics
Claw Hammer
Tenon Saw
Screwdrivers: 1/4 flat, #1 and #2 Pozidrive, #2 Philips... Could be replaced with one multi-bit
Adjustable Spanner
Plumbers Pliers
Wire-cutters or Combination Pliers
Junior Hacksaw
Spirit Level
Tape Measure
2 inch Bolster Chisel
3/4 inch Wood Chisel
Drill (Wheel-brace or WHY)
Set of Drill-bits (my DeWalt set is 13 bits ranging from1.5 mm up to 7mm )
Stanley knife
Voltage Detector Screwdriver
Allen keys
File (any suggestions as to which shape?)
I didn't list consumables such as spare blades for the hacksaw and Stanley, cable ties, gaffer tape, abrasives, fixings or lubricants..... Perhaps that should be the next list


Metatron: I meant Household wiring (lights, sockets and stuff).
I stink at soldering :oops:
lol, pro tip, if you suck at soldering its probably because the soldering iron is the wrong temperature and/or you are using lead free solder which doesn't stick as well among other issues. Multimeter, even cheap ones tend to be rated for household wiring, but its always worth checking before hand.
mongrel

Re: Prepsteading tool box

Post by mongrel »

Tools! I've got a shed just full and always on the out look for more. golden rule for me is hand powered, or petrol for the bigger stuff, I avoid if possible electric tools.

Given we live in the Scottish Highlands and power cuts aren’t infrequent but mainly just to my bloody mindfulness to keep life simple.
Hand cranking for drills and a bench grinder is easier than you think, I enjoy buying vintage tools at auction and refurbishing them.
Don’t get me wrong as a working engineer I have a van load of battery drills saws etc. but as a prepper hand tools are the way I prefer to go