worst tool ever made

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electricalperson

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Tiger Electrical said:
I had a Porter Cable 1/2" drill that was so good it was bad. I was dumb enough to put a spade bit in it. It had too much torque for the standard drill handle & nearly ripped my thumb off. It took about 6 months before it stopped hurting.

The healing may have taken a little longer than normal because every time my son & I would wrestle he'd go for my thumb.

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the milwaukee magnum drills will rip your arm off as well. im due for a drill injury i havnt been hurt by the hole hawg in a while. i better knock on wood :)
 
Fulthrotl

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electricalperson said:
the milwaukee magnum drills will rip your arm off as well. im due for a drill injury i havnt been hurt by the hole hawg in a while. i better knock on wood :)
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yeah, the milwaulkee 1/2" hole shooter is over 1 hp. with variable speed, and
flat out is only 300 rpm.... i never bothered to use a side handle on a drill,
until i got this one. if you lock up the bit, and get your hand between the
handle and something solid, and can't let go, it *will* break your hand, wrist,
fingers, or some combination.

the super hole hawg has a 2 speed gearbox on it, with a clutch on it at low
speed for safety. on low speed, it'll take a 5" selfeed bit, and go thru solid
oak for as long as you've got bit extensions. end grain.... it doesn't matter.
a friend of mine was testing on an oak stump.... it went in a foot and a half
without stopping. 13 amp motor. over 2 horsepower, and that's a real number,
not advertising.
 
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I am going to have to agree with the flat head screw-driver. However they need to stop making flat head screws - they just need to make them illegal....
 
goldstar

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Just adding to the list here. IMHO the worst tool I've ever purchased was the Roto-Zip Rebel. I'm sure they're great for cutting through sheetrock but try cutting through the backs of kitchen cabinets and all you do is burn up bits. I think I've used it twice and its been sitting in my shed for two years now.

On another note we all know that when a tool bears the Greenlee or Klien label you'll be paying top dollar for it. But I think this one takes the cake. If you carry this in your tool pouch you're telling the world you have $$$ to burn :grin:

http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/98002bt.html
 
goldstar

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ultramegabob said:
the key to using those is selecting the correct bits to use.
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Maybe so, but I think I've tried them all, even the tile bits. Still a piece of junk IMHO. Maybe if they made diamond tipped bits that didn't burn up after 2 minutes of use my opinion would change.
 
iwire

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I love my Rotozip at least for what I have used it for. My home is plaster and wood lathe and the Rotozip is great for cutting in old works without 'collateral damage'.

But ...... I set it just deep enough to cut the plaster and use the right bit for that work, once the plaster is cut I change to a wood bit and take out the wood lathe. With the vacuum attached there is no mess which keep the wife happy. :smile:

IMO if your trying to cut the back of a cabinet out at the same time as the drywall behind it you will will not have good results. The drywall will ruin the wood bit and a drywall bit will not cut wood very well.
 
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iwire said:
I love my Rotozip at least for what I have used it for. My home is plaster and wood lathe and the Rotozip is great for cutting in old works without 'collateral damage'.

But ...... I set it just deep enough to cut the plaster and use the right bit for that work, once the plaster is cut I change to a wood bit and take out the wood lathe. With the vacuum attached there is no mess which keep the wife happy. :smile:

IMO if your trying to cut the back of a cabinet out at the same time as the drywall behind it you will will not have good results. The drywall will ruin the wood bit and a drywall bit will not cut wood very well.
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exactly....
 
iwire

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goldstar said:
On another note we all know that when a tool bears the Greenlee or Klien label you'll be paying top dollar for it. But I think this one takes the cake. If you carry this in your tool pouch you're telling the world you have $$$ to burn :grin:

http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/98002bt.html
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I have that, I used to keep it zip tied on my trucks window cage.


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I also have these and I use them.

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The office gave them to me.:smile:
 
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iwire said:
I have that, I used to keep it zip tied on my trucks window cage.


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You gotta love the description:

-Suitable for users from the apprentice to the demanding professional.
-Cushion-Grip handle resists slippage and provides the comfort needed for frequent use.
-Bottle cap Tip-ident, allows for quick identification in tool pouches or crowded drawers.
-Professionally designed and rigorously tested by an expert team to handle both foreign and domestic applications.
-Fits Budweiser, Coors, Heinekin, Corona and your favorite beverage.
-High Quality stainless steel construction.

I also have these and I use them.

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The office gave them to me.:smile:
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ceknight

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Fulthrotl said:
yeah, the milwaulkee 1/2" hole shooter is over 1 hp. with variable speed, and flat out is only 300 rpm.... i never bothered to use a side handle on a drill, until i got this one. if you lock up the bit, and get your hand between the handle and something solid, and can't let go, it *will* break your hand, wrist, fingers, or some combination.
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I've had my 1/2" hole shooter for almost 20 years now, and it's put more wear and tear on me than I have on it. 2 pairs of glasses, countless bruises, the only thing it hasn't done to me is break bones. Needless to say, I only take it out of the case when I have to, why take chances? :) But man, when you really need a compact, powerful drill, it's nice to have around.
 
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Nearly 60 posts and no ones felt insulted because someone disagreed with them! Nobody has taken offense and thrown a hissy fit. Some things never change, and some things do.
I've got the Klein bottle opener too and it actually is a lot more comfortable than a skinny opener, especially after repeated use!
 
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