Tools you want

What scrapping tool or tools do you wish you had that you don't? I am contemplating buying a cordless angle grinder but cannot justify it because I have a corded one. It sure would be nice to not have to worry I am going to grind off the cord and electrocute myself. Also, the one i have is a paddle one that cannot be locked in the on position and my arm gets fatigued using it for prolonged periods of time. I would also like a bigger vise and if I really had the money I would like to rewire my garage for 220 so I can get a better compressor and install a vacuum/filtration system.

There is a lot of "stuff"" I want, but I know it's ungodly expensive and takes up too much space ...
A real titanium drill bit set ( each bit starts at $30 )
A '50 gallon' rock crusher
A '50 gallon' ball mill
Table saw 16"
Radial arm saw 16"
Chop saw 16"
Floor mounted mitering bandsaw
Industrial plasma cutter
Industrial plastic welder
Snap-on tool crib
Brake press
Shear press
Peg style bender
Industrial hot plate for desoldering
Digital scale that measures micro grams
Small arc furnace
Small foundry furnace

Originally Posted by Patriot76

A cut off saw would be a great addition to many a scrappers tool box.

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/cu...achines/ts420/

I'll second that one!

Originally Posted by hobo finds

I would like a trailer....

Oh yea, I need one too. The bed of my pickup was a bit lower to the ground than I would like on my last trip.

a bigger/better vise

find or replace my go-to pair of vise grips

mini jackhammer?

...maybe a new truck. At minimum replacement exhaust for my naturally occurring high performance exhaust... (holes in the muffler etc...)

Going to pick up that old rotten RV trailer, it has one 3500 lb axle with electric brakes. I've made arrangements with the town to demo the trailer at the landfill, at first they wanted a $150.00 demo permit with another $100.00 for a tipping fee.

Told her not going to happen and that I would leave it where it sat, she then asked where it was so after giving the address she thought it would be a good idea to beautify the town by having it removed. yea the walls are so rotten they have let loose from the floor and are bulging away from the trailer.

Now I'm a good Samaritan she decided to waive the demo permit with a $50.00 tipping fee, told her I could live with that.

I just want the trailer frame to haul my Allis 720 to a few local vintage tractor shows. Have to weld in a few more cross members into the frame then put some decent planking on it for the deck.

If I remember to take my camera will post a few pictures of this gem.

Originally Posted by robaz

What scrapping tool or tools do you wish you had that you don't? I am contemplating buying a cordless angle grinder but cannot justify it because I have a corded one. It sure would be nice to not have to worry I am going to grind off the cord and electrocute myself. Also, the one i have is a paddle one that cannot be locked in the on position and my arm gets fatigued using it for prolonged periods of time. I would also like a bigger vise and if I really had the money I would like to rewire my garage for 220 so I can get a better compressor and install a vacuum/filtration system.

I have a vice if you want to drop by and pick it up. Scrap Metal Forum discount.... Free

Originally Posted by Lexwallm

a bigger/better vise

find or replace my go-to pair of vise grips

mini jackhammer?

For out AZ friend, the offer to pick up, while sincere, was a bit of a joke. If you are around and want one of my vices, same scrap metal forum discount for you. I live in Sarasota.

Originally Posted by Patriot76

Cheap trailer, a collapsible Sears trailer. At one time it had 2 ft. side boards, a tilt bed and was licensed for paved roads. Just a thought for those with a small vehicle and a large scrap appetite. Other possible sources might be JC Whittney, Harbor Freight, ????????

Harbor Freight... I went to look for a link, but did not find one. They did sell a 4x8 for 300 or so

Originally Posted by t00nces2

Harbor Freight... I went to look for a link, but did not find one. They did sell a 4x8 for 300 or so

They have a bad reputation for selling tools that last only 2 or 3 days ( industrial use ). I would hate to see how long their tow-behinds would hold out !

Originally Posted by RLS0812

They have a bad reputation for selling tools that last only 2 or 3 days ( industrial use ). I would hate to see how long their tow-behinds would hold out !

They do okay. I have a friend who has had one for years.

Ha sarasota is so far, i've never even gone south into FL i'm in the panhandle, but I appreciate it.


And if you want a trailer look on craigslist / letgo / offerup.