Yard Care, Outdoor and Workshop Tools and Machines

Optics

Teledyne FLIR camera:

https://www.flir.com/products/scout-iii/?vertical=public%20safety&segment=solutions

Kowa binoculars:

https://sportingoptics.kowa-usa.com/binoculars/1266-yf30-6-6x30-yf-binoculars.html

Laser pointer:

https://www.laserglow.com/product/byproduct/Premium-Laser-Pointers/ (hydra has lowest operating temp, which we want)

Hobbyist Electrical Work

Fluke multimeter:

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-28-ii

Oscilloscope:

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/oscilloscopes/infiniivision-2-4-channel-digital-oscilloscopes/infiniivision-2000-x-series-oscilloscopes.html

Knipex wire stripper and cutter:

https://www.knipex.com/products/wire-strippers-and-stripping-tools/knipex-nexstrip-multi-tool-for-electricians/knipex-nexstrip-multi-tool-electricians/1272190

Soldering tool:

https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fm206.html

Welding Equipment and PPE

Lincoln welder:

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Products/le-na-v276 (Tweco connector)

Auto darkening welder’s helmet:

https://www.millerwelds.com/safety/helmets/digital-infinity-series-welding-helmets-m30025#!/?product-options-title=digital-infinity-black-clearlight-2-0-289714

Welding gloves:

https://jtillman.com/product/1340/

Benchtop Tools

Miter saw:

https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschtools-ocs/miter-saws-gcm12sd-33969-p/

Sawstop table saw:

https://www.sawstop.com/product/professional-cabinet-saw-pcs175-pfa30/

Bench grinder:

https://www.baldor.com/catalog/248-181TD

Sigma tile cutter:

https://www.diamondtoolstore.com/products/sigma-pull-cutter?variant=39469523402926

Dewalt wet saw:

https://www.dewalt.com/product/d24000s/10-wet-tile-saw-stand

Bench vise:

https://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-multi-purpose-vise-with-anvil-61163.html

Measuring

Mitutoyo feeler gauges:

https://www.grainger.com/product/MITUTOYO-Feeler-Gauge-Set-Metric-16X227

Mitutoyo digital calipers (unless you’re a machinist, you do not have a need for a micrometer):

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/86487592

Franklin stud finder:

https://franklinsensors.com/product-details/prosensor-710/

Level:

https://www.stabila.com/en-US/products-553/details/type-r300-r-beam-levels.html

Crescent Lufkin tape measure:

https://www.crescenttool.com/products/measuring/power-tapes/lm1235cmeb-02-1-14-x-10m33-shockforce-nite-eyetm-g2-magnetic-tape-measure

Bits, Taps, Blades, Wheels, and Sockets

Snap-on universal joints for drill:

https://shop.snapon.com/categories/Universal-Joints%2C-Chrome-(3-8%22)/674831/674831)

Tekton sockets:

https://www.tekton.com/6-point-socket-and-ratchet-212-piece-set-skt95304

Forrest table saw blades:

https://www.forrestblades.com/woodworker-ii-all-purpose-saw-blade-for-table-saws/

Norseman drill bits:

https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/Norseman-Magnum-29-PC-Ultra-Dex-Drill-Bit-Set-p/1050-336.htm

Klein step drill bits:

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/step-drill-bits/step-bit-kit-spiral-double-fluted-vaco-4-piece

Lenox hole saw kit:

https://www.lenoxtools.com/pages/308201200g-contractors-speed-slot-hole-saw-kit-17-piece.aspx

Grabit Pro screw/bolt extractor:

https://www.thegrabitstore.com/collections/grabit-pro

Tap and die set:

https://www.gearwrench.com/products/cutting-tools/ratcheting-tap-and-die/82812-114-pc-saemetric-ratcheting-tap-and-die-set

Grinding wheel for angle grinder (balanced between longevity and effectiveness):

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/A-95956

Cut off wheel for angle grinder(balanced between longevity and effectiveness):

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/A-98245

Power Tools

3M hot glue gun:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v000311258/

AND

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v000088322/

Portable electric air pump:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XBU05Z

Hammer drill:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XPH14Z

Impact driver:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XDT19Z

Battery angle grinder:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XAG16Z

Circular saw:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XSH10Z

Jigsaw:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XVJ04Z

Reciprocating saw:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XRJ08Z

Heat gun:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XGH01ZK

Sander/polisher:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XVP01ZB

Corded angle grinder:

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/twist-handle-seven-inch-angle-grinder

Woodworking router:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/GTR01Z

Manual Tools and Measuring

Hand saw:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMRLRVM/

Lenox hacksaw:

https://www.lenoxtools.com/pages/ht50-high-tension-hacksaw.aspx#ltImg[mixed]/1/

Scraper/putty knife (Hyde and Purdy also are good):

https://www.rmurphyknives.com/store/yello-gold-brand-putty-knife-chisel-scraper-pn-y-15-details.html

Allen wrenches/hex keys (PB Swiss and Wiha are slightly better quality, but I don’t believe the price jump is worth it):

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/05051644

Midwest aluminum shears/tin snips (Wiss is good too):

https://midwestsnips.com/product/straight-aviation-snip-mwt-6716s/

Ridgid pipe wrench:

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/aluminum-straight-pipe-wrench

Snap-on ratchets:

https://shop.snapon.com/categories/Dual-80-Technology%2C-Chrome-(3-8%22)/682323/682323)

Wright wrenches:

https://www.wrighttool.com/products/wrenches/wrench-sets/combination-wrench-sets/12-pt-combination-wrenches-black-industrial

Ratcheting driver:

https://www.lttstore.com/products/screwdriver

Estwing hammer:

https://www.estwing.com/collections/sure-strike/products/rip-claw-hammer-triple-wedge

Knipex pliers:

https://www.knipex.com/products/cutting-pliers/diagonal-cutters/diagonal-cutters/7001140

Adjustable wrench:

https://www.mactools.com/products/awp8ba

Bessey clamps:

https://www.bessey.de/en-US/BESSEY-Tools-North-America/Products/Clamping-Tools/One-handed-clamps/Full-range-from-40-to-600-lbs

Irwin vise grip:

https://www.irwintools.com/hand-tools/locking-tools/vise-grip-fast-release-locking-tools

Heavy duty demolition screwdrivers:

https://www.wihatools.com/products/microfinish-extra-heavy-duty-slotted-phillips-8pc-set

Saw:

https://silkysaws.com/silky-genki-temagari-500mm-hand-saw/

Aurioru files:

https://www.forge-de-saint-juery.com/cabinet-maker-s-rasps/

Sledgehammer:

https://www.estwing.com/product/20-pound-hard-face-sledge-hammer-36-inch-indestructible-handle/

Rubber mallet:

https://www.estwing.com/products/black-rubber-mallet-deadhead?_pos=3&_sid=0a10bf598&_ss=r

Knipex bolt cutters:

https://www.knipex.com/products/cutting-pliers/bolt-cutters/bolt-cutters/7172760

Knipex tweezers:

https://www.knipex.com/products/precision-tweezers/precision-tweezers/precision-tweezers/923101

Heavy Machinery and Garage Door

Festool dust extractor and Rockler (or Powermatic) dust collector (dust collectors are for big machines, high airflow low suction. Dust extractors are for small hand tools, less airflow high suction):

https://www.festoolusa.com/products/dust-extraction/cordless-extractor/577506—ctc-midi-i-hepa-plus-us

AND

https://www.rockler.com/power-tools/dust-collection/dust-collectors#/filter:ss_category:Power$2520Tools$253EDust$2520Collection$2520$2526$2520Air$2520Filtration$253EDust$2520Collectors$253EDust$2520Collectors/sort:ss_rating_sort:desc

Liftmaster/Chamberlain chain drive garage door:

https://www.liftmaster.com/heavy-duty-chain-drive-smart-opener-with-led-corner-to-corner-lighting-and-battery-backup/p/87802MC

Band saw:

https://lagunatools.com/classic/bandsaws/14-12/

OR

https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-the-classic-14-bandsaw/g0555

Drill press:

https://ellissaw.com/drill-press-9400/

Lathe:

https://vicmarc.com/product-page/lathes/vl200-long-sm-evs-detail

Laser cutter:

https://bosslaser.com/ls-1630-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/

Things With Wheels

Toro lawn mower:

https://www.toro.com/en/product/77281

Honda snowblower:

https://powerequipment.honda.com/snowblowers/models/hss1332at-hss1332atd

Magliner hand truck:

https://www.magliner.com/112-ua-1060

Honda generator:

https://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eb10000

Wheelbarrow/garden cart:

https://gorillamade.com/product/7gcg-nf/

Ryobi power washer:

https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396035561

Creeper:

https://creepex.com/product/fastback-pro/

OR

Large, glossy cardboard box. Like from a TV

Pottery

Pottery wheel:

https://www.amaco.com/products/model-c-black?taxon_id=255

Kiln:

https://skutt.com/products-page/ceramic-kilns/km-822/

Shovels

Plastic snow shovel:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DNA57O/

Snow pusher:

https://www.jmenterprises.com/28inch-snowpusher

Metal snow shovel:

https://seymourmidwest.com/49062/

Seymour Midwest shovel:

https://seymourmidwest.com/49585/

Automotive Tools

BIG RED Torin and US Jack Jack stand:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007XTGCI (superb performance for price, plenty good for price)

AND

https://usjack-com.3dcartstores.com/6-Ton-Garage-Jack-Stands-Pair_p_41.html (unparalleled, otherworldly performance)

Daytona floor jack:

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks/4-ton-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56640.html

Yard Care Tools and Yard Care Power Tools

Haw’s watering can:

https://haws1886.com/collections/outdoor-metal/products/the-bearwood-brook-green-one-gallon

Axe:

https://counciltool.com/shop/axes/logging-mining-tree-service-axes/3-5-dayton-sb-axe-36-curved-wooden-handle/

¾ inch Gilmour (or Flexzilla, but Gilmour has crazy PSI ratings) water hose:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL6QYI

AND

https://www.bullseyenozzle.com/where-to-buy.html

AND

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQWP0Q

AND

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gilmour-Metal-Pistol-Nozzle-with-Threaded-Tip-857302-1013/322664533

Hoe:

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/garden/garden-care/hoes/69740-hula-ho?item=PK120

Trowel:

https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/products/cultivating-tools/big-grip-trowel-370730-1002

Rake:

https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/products/rakes/fiskars-pro-leaf-rake-397930-1001

Stihl chainsaw (don’t get the c version):

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms362/

Leaf blower:

https://egopowerplus.com/commercial-800cfm-backpack-blower-lbpx8000/

Weed whacker and multi tool:

https://egopowerplus.com/multi-head-power-head/

Felco pruning shears:

https://felco.com/en_us/products/pruning-shears/felco-15-felco-903

Felco loppers:

https://felco.com/en_us/products/loppers/felco-200c-dash-60

Fiskars hedge shears:

https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/products/hedge-shears/fiskars-pro-hedge-shears-394921-1003

Workshop Storage, Cleanup. and Waste Refuse

Kennedy hand tool box:

https://buykennedy.com/product/20-professional-hand-carry-tool-box/

Large steel trash can/garbage can:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CS8WOA/

Libman shop broom:

https://libman.com/products/24-multi-surface-commercial-push-broom

RIGID shop vac:

https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/1000rv-10-gallon-wet-dry-vac

Work bench:

Tool cabinet:

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/roller-cabinets/72-in/72-in-x-22-in-triple-bank-roller-cabinet-red-64167.html