Should Every Grown Ass Man Own A Tool Kit/Box?

Do Real Men Own Tools?

  • Yes

    Votes: 39 83.0%
  • No

    Votes: 2 4.3%
  • Worry about another man's tools brehs :dame:

    Votes: 6 12.8%

  • Total voters
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feelosofer

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Ummm...Yes. I'm not the most handy person in the world but I got this DeWalt combo of tools on sale at Lowes years back and it's come through in the clutch on multiple occasions. I have grandpa's old tool box that he left when went to go live with my aunt but I keep that for sentimental reasons but the tools are in great shape for something he bought in the 60's.
 

Kane1

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I own like 3-5 toolboxes :yeshrug:



But then again.....I'm a grown ass man :wow:
 

TheArchitect

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I don't have a box, but I have a bag with two drills, bits, and a bunch of other handy shyt....:yeshrug:
 

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I legit feel sorry for people that don't know how to use tools men specifically


always a weird situation when another man's wife/girl asks u to get your tools and fix her problems for her.....



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I be trying to teach my homies how to be more handy but they don't listen then they be looking crazy when they old lady car need work and they have to see another man fixing it. Go to Harbor freight and get the basics.
 
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Luke Cage

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harbor frieght is they have one in your area, is a great place to get quality tools for a good prices.
I don't have an extensive collection. I have one of these in the garage. Enough to fit all the tools i need.
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harbor frieght is they have one in your area, is a great place to get quality tools for a good prices.
I don't have an extensive collection. I have one of these in the garage. Enough to fit all the tools i need.
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Harbor freight is great for most people - esp for people just getting into DIY. And their tool storage options like the one you posted are actually very good for the price.

But if you're going to be using the tools more often, if it's for work or if youre getting into a hobby and know for an absolute fact that you're going to stick with it for the long haul then I'd invest in a higher quality brand (DeWalt, Makita) bc there is absolutely a huge difference when it comes to durability.

Things like screwdrivers, wrenches and other small hand tools go to harbor freight or buy them used from Craigslist, Facebook marketplace etc - everyday some baby boomer with a garage full of tools dies and his wife and or kids are looking to sell his stuff for cheap. Oftentimes they are very high quality, forged, American made - not shytty cast Taiwan/Chinese tools that flooded the market the last 30 yrs or so.

Other option is to buy a entry level brand like Ryobi to learn and then replace with a higher quality if you end up getting more serious. You can always sell the old ones to recover some of your initial investment.

If the tool can seriously hurt you pls make sure you research the basics of how to safely operate. There are tons of YouTube channels that will teach you. Once you understand how they work you will be able to make a better decision between brands - bc this is another area where some cheaper brands compromise.

Anything that requires higher levels of accuracy (table saw, miter saws etc) the higher quality brands will usually be better out of the box. And bc they use better materials they will give you more predictable/reliable results for longer time. Cheaper brands may require more adjustment, or aren't able to be fine tuned to same extent ( think about it like an oven that only allows you to increase/decrease temperature in 25 vs one that lets you change in 5 degree increments).

There are also many other considerations such as cordless vs electric.

Finally make sure that you prioritize safety when it comes to power tools. Don't be a fukking idiot like so many people. Loose clothing, rings, impatience, distraction - all of these can cost you a finger, hand, your scalp or your life! Buy a good respirator and use it ANYTIME you are creating or around dust of any kind, and also eye/ear protection.
 
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