Router, cordless drill, rotary saw... I learned industrial arts by the time when I was 12... and had the highest grade in the class. When it comes to home improvement stuff, I'm the one who does the work, not my husband.
@CircaRigel glad to see the gender barrier breaking down. Power tool usage and safety should be taught to everyone at a young age. It opens the door to an incredible amount of creativity and satisfaction from getting the job done yourself. Unfortunately, none of my kids, sons or daughters, has show much interest in tools, or fixing things, in general. I guess that my role as Mr. Fix-it as a husband, father, and grandfather is secure. Maybe the next generation will be interested in learning DIY skills...
@brhfl just because i can cut a bunch of 4x6s with a hand saw doesn't mean I want to. i can cut 8 in 10 minutes with my dewalt. that would take hours with a hand saw. I use power tools whenever possible. Power painter, power saw, power drill, power screwdriver, power toilet.
@Headly You don't want to, I do. It's like we're different people! Seriously though, I understand the advantages, they're pretty obvious. Just doesn't do it for me.
@brhfl Agreed. I just want to get what I'm working on done. If I was building custom furniture or something, I might feel differently (probably not, I like power tools)
@brhfl Depends on the job. I don't use a power tool when a hand tool will do the job. But, if I need to make some clean, precise cuts, for instance, I go for the power miter box every time.
Today i used: dewalt contractor saw, dewalt cordless drill, ryobi corded hammer drill, craftsman shop vac. I also used a chisel and rubber mallet, and various painting tools.
@borisparsley Yes. We make money so somebody else can come in and he (or she!) can bring his (or her!) power tools, do what needs doing, get paid, and gtfo.
Router, cordless drill, rotary saw... I learned industrial arts by the time when I was 12... and had the highest grade in the class. When it comes to home improvement stuff, I'm the one who does the work, not my husband.
@CircaRigel
I have kind of a crush on Nick Offerman.
@editemily VBG
@CircaRigel glad to see the gender barrier breaking down. Power tool usage and safety should be taught to everyone at a young age. It opens the door to an incredible amount of creativity and satisfaction from getting the job done yourself. Unfortunately, none of my kids, sons or daughters, has show much interest in tools, or fixing things, in general. I guess that my role as Mr. Fix-it as a husband, father, and grandfather is secure. Maybe the next generation will be interested in learning DIY skills...
Had to answer every day...electric toothbrush, and garbage disposal.
@Jdub
O rite!
Great point. I can't not use an electronic toothbrush every day. @Jdub
Much like stairs over elevator, and feet over car, if I can do it with a hand tool… I will.
@brhfl just because i can cut a bunch of 4x6s with a hand saw doesn't mean I want to. i can cut 8 in 10 minutes with my dewalt. that would take hours with a hand saw. I use power tools whenever possible. Power painter, power saw, power drill, power screwdriver, power toilet.
@Headly You don't want to, I do. It's like we're different people! Seriously though, I understand the advantages, they're pretty obvious. Just doesn't do it for me.
@brhfl Agreed. I just want to get what I'm working on done. If I was building custom furniture or something, I might feel differently (probably not, I like power tools)
@brhfl Depends on the job. I don't use a power tool when a hand tool will do the job. But, if I need to make some clean, precise cuts, for instance, I go for the power miter box every time.
We use a drill to set up our hacks curling but that's basically the only time I use a power tool these days.
Being a machinist, using power tools is pretty much required. BIG power tools!
Most days.
Today i used: dewalt contractor saw, dewalt cordless drill, ryobi corded hammer drill, craftsman shop vac. I also used a chisel and rubber mallet, and various painting tools.
Isn't this why we work?
@borisparsley Yes. We make money so somebody else can come in and he (or she!) can bring his (or her!) power tools, do what needs doing, get paid, and gtfo.
@borisparsley don't forget your power tools!
I Love DYI projects because I save $$$, make the wife happy, know the job is done right, and best of all I get to keep the toys!
Whoop whoop, vote number 777 right here.
Weekend project with the kids.