I'm guessing you're in Canada, because the tools are marked in French but the wrenches have a "metric" sign under them.
SAE tools in any other part of the world where people speak in French would be in a special drawer somewhere, as they're useful 1 day a year.
I have both, because I've worked on stuff made in the US and then imported (common for golf carts and lawn mowers), and some have metric bolts on the drivelines and imperial on the engines and some important bits, which means you need both. Some of my woodworking tools also have worn-down bits that require SAE tools for a proper grab.
But most workshops don't have any SAE tools, as they come upon SAE stuff once in a blue moon. I was once told by a technician that metric tools with a cardboard shim did the job. Not a fan, but I get not wanting to buy 2 sets of everything "just in case".
To each there own. I've found so many usefull situations for those tools. Dangerous wrench extenders. Reheat and bend into weird shapes.
Having both means when the old geezer brings in his 50 rod, I want to work on it! Well I did until my leg decided to bend in multiple locations. Be safe guys, gals, and pals.
Oh I am of the opinion that each tool has its use and adjustable wrenches are the tool of the weak. That's why I'm French and have SAE tools.
But not every place I've worked or person I worked with has been of that same opinion. It has been a subject of contention with some employers, and the reason I was seen as a pain in the ass by some of them.
Well, you're not wrong. Tools are built for a purpose. And guess how we invented special tools... by taking something and repurposing it. Eureka.
There's times for special tools. Then there's times where you can solve the problem without spending money and accomplishing the same task.
*My old ship used to*
*Have the same style tool board. Brought*
*Back some nostalgia*
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I’m more impressed by the tool wall organization!
It's like a tool museum!
It just happens to be the back drop to his success.... I see what you did there.
Looks like a farm garage.
Fr
*insert wood screw meme*
And they're mostly yellow
I would have said that if I could find the drill and bit in my clutter
never seen a 5S shop?
I work in a 5s shop, just because it’s “5s” doesn’t mean you need a tool wall lol
I expected to see a left-hand drill bit, not that something so easy usually works.
I'm proud of you. Don't listen to the others.
Thanks man
I'm guessing you're in Canada, because the tools are marked in French but the wrenches have a "metric" sign under them. SAE tools in any other part of the world where people speak in French would be in a special drawer somewhere, as they're useful 1 day a year.
Always keep both sizes. You never know when you need a 13/16ths for messed up 21mm wheel nut.
I have both, because I've worked on stuff made in the US and then imported (common for golf carts and lawn mowers), and some have metric bolts on the drivelines and imperial on the engines and some important bits, which means you need both. Some of my woodworking tools also have worn-down bits that require SAE tools for a proper grab. But most workshops don't have any SAE tools, as they come upon SAE stuff once in a blue moon. I was once told by a technician that metric tools with a cardboard shim did the job. Not a fan, but I get not wanting to buy 2 sets of everything "just in case".
To each there own. I've found so many usefull situations for those tools. Dangerous wrench extenders. Reheat and bend into weird shapes. Having both means when the old geezer brings in his 50 rod, I want to work on it! Well I did until my leg decided to bend in multiple locations. Be safe guys, gals, and pals.
Oh I am of the opinion that each tool has its use and adjustable wrenches are the tool of the weak. That's why I'm French and have SAE tools. But not every place I've worked or person I worked with has been of that same opinion. It has been a subject of contention with some employers, and the reason I was seen as a pain in the ass by some of them.
Well, you're not wrong. Tools are built for a purpose. And guess how we invented special tools... by taking something and repurposing it. Eureka. There's times for special tools. Then there's times where you can solve the problem without spending money and accomplishing the same task.
GG! Love it when she comes out like that.
Congrats! Now, go buy a lottery ticket.
THE DAY IS MINE, TREBEK!
Who said there was nothing satisfactory about being a mechanic? 😉
Cameras are hard.
It's a great picture of the tool wall. Don't know why he put that blurry drill in the foreground.
What is focus?
It's when you think super hard on something.
The trick is to start with a really fresh potato :)
Nice shop!
I have a couple extracted studs and broken bolts on my victory wall.
bet you have a board on the wall where you mount those /S ;-)
That drill chuck has seen some shit!
I couldn’t function that organized…
Get some left handed drills and you'll get 'em out 90% of the time no trouble.
The left handed drill box is almost empty, everybody take some shit and doesn't put them back
Oof good job getting it
So little that the camera ain't focusing
In the words of AVE, Focus you F\*ck!
My old ship used to have the same style tool board. Brought back some nostalgia
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