Wow! I own that much in tools

[Tandy Reeves]

As I read the posts about your work vehicles, I am amazed at the inventory of tools that true professionals haul around to do the job right.

You guys have some big bucks tied up . Have you laid all of your tools out to take pictures of them for insurance purposes? If not you should. It is much easier to identify what you have if (heaven forbid) a fire or theft. Be sure and include little things such as tapes, containers, supplies, etc.

I think how much you have in dollar amount is your personal business, but I sure would enjoy seeing pictures of the tool inventory, or if no pictures just a list.

[Demonseed]

This will take some time:

Junior power stretcher, 2 heads and extra poles,
mini power stretcher,
3 knee kickers,
dead man,
lord knows how many awls and row finders
Loop pile cutter, top cutter, glass cutter
seam iron,
3 different tractors,
2 framing hammers estwing, 2 regular size hammers,
door hinge remover,
Allen, key sets, hex key sets, a variety of other none standard key sets,
vented seam weight,
Spreader/tucker,
stair tools,
a variety of tin snips/cutters
miter boxes,
a variety of trowels, adhesive and patching
Cordless tool set Drill, 5 3/4 inch circular saw, reciprocating saw etc, 18 V 2 batteries
Paddles for mixing patch,
3 Air movers 2(1600 CFM) 1 (2500CFM) I used to have 6 but I cut down on mold/mildew remediation,
3 dehumidifierd (same as above)
Paslode staple gun for tackless and luan,
magnetic set bar,
18 Inch tile cutter,
self igniting torch,
Straight edge 6 foot,
4 foot carpenters square,
2 foot square,
hot melt glue gun,
2 Electric staple guns,
2 hammer guns,
50 foot extension cord normal, (some smaller cords, 3 way heads)
50 foot extension heavy duty and water proof,
Corded full size circular saw,
A variety of hand saws and under cut saw,
probably about 200 screw drivers (sets and bits etc),
Pry bars, crow bars, wedge bars (unsure of their actual name),
Carpet caddy full size, dollies, 2 hand trucks (one appliance with straps)
Glides,
Vise grips/channel locks, pliers, wire cutters, etc
4 tool boxes, 3-4 tool buckets
broom sticks/heads/roller heads
chalk lines, red, blue and orange, one dry
Heat gun (can't use a torch in chemical facilities etc)
compass,
Flash lights, hanging lights, those outlet things you can plug into a light socket


So far that is off the top of my head, once I am feeling better I will rummage through and see what I missed.

[rusty baker]

Roberts jr stretcher
Crain 499 stretcher, with cotton head
2 kickers
3 irons
3 electric tackers
i rechargeable tacker
air compressor
3 slap hammers
2 straight edges
1 t-square
vinyl roller
carpet roller
2 trimmers
many assorted trowels, knives, wrenches, cords, drills, tractors, hammers, air staplers, etc.
Some of these tools I have had for 35 years.

[Chris Mha]

To much to list. Since I install carpet, vinyl, linoleum, heat welding, vct, wood floors, laminate floors. I don't do much ceramic but I do have two wet saws. Way to much to list. And I do not carry it all in the van. If I am doing vinyl on a particular day tose tools go on and carpet of wood tools come off or what ever I was doing the day before. Some days I have to carry multiples as I may be installing carpet and vinyl or carpet and wood or laminate.

[Demonseed]

I forgot about wall trimmers, I have a 75lb roller, I did have a wetsaw, but that disappeared years ago, but I have access to my bosses (I don't do much ceramic, if any) I also left out socket sets, the obvious assortment of carpet knives and utility knives. Carpet pullers for rip out, stand up scraper and hand scrapers. I know I have a pipe cutting tool I used for brass rods, also a remington nail gun, trigger activated. I know I will be adding to this several more times, I have tools I haven't used in years, I even have a few things in one of my older tool boxes, I don't even know what I used them for, or what they are called. Left out the most important tools, Pro-knees, and 2-3 other pairs of knee pads.

[cproader]

...let's just suffice it to say that I got so many tools that my airplane hangar is full up, with just an outline of my plane in the middle where my bird can squeeze into......I might nave to get rid of some tools to have room fer my new plane in a couple months, cause it is bigger...

[mcbrides]

Demonseed said This will take some time: Junior power stretcher, 2 heads and extra poles, mini power stretcher, 3 knee kickers, dead man, lord knows how many awls and row finders Loop pile cutter, top cutter, glass cutter seam iron, 3 different tractors, 2 framing hammers estwing, 2 regular size hammers, door hinge remover, Allen, key sets, hex key sets, a variety of other none standard key sets, vented seam weight, Spreader/tucker, stair tools, a variety of tin snips/cutters miter boxes, a variety of trowels, adhesive and patching Cordless tool set Drill, 5 3/4 inch circular saw, reciprocating saw etc, 18 V 2 batteries Paddles for mixing patch, 3 Air movers 2(1600 CFM) 1 (2500CFM) I used to have 6 but I cut down on mold/mildew remediation, 3 dehumidifierd (same as above) Paslode staple gun for tackless and luan, magnetic set bar, 18 Inch tile cutter, self igniting torch, Straight edge 6 foot, 4 foot carpenters square, 2 foot square, hot melt glue gun, 2 Electric staple guns, 2 hammer guns, 50 foot extension cord normal, (some smaller cords, 3 way heads) 50 foot extension heavy duty and water proof, Corded full size circular saw, A variety of hand saws and under cut saw, probably about 200 screw drivers (sets and bits etc), Pry bars, crow bars, wedge bars (unsure of their actual name), Carpet caddy full size, dollies, 2 hand trucks (one appliance with straps) Glides, Vise grips/channel locks, pliers, wire cutters, etc 4 tool boxes, 3-4 tool buckets broom sticks/heads/roller heads chalk lines, red, blue and orange, one dry Heat gun (can't use a torch in chemical facilities etc) compass, Flash lights, hanging lights, those outlet things you can plug into a light socket So far that is off the top of my head, once I am feeling better I will rummage through and see what I missed.

Dee: WTF do you put the product, or are you pulling a 54' trailer?

[Barry Carlton]

mcbrides said Dee: WTF do you put the product, or are you pulling a 54' trailer?

My list would be 3 or 4 times that long. And yes I do use every tool at least once a year.

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[mcbrides]

We have at least two of every tool we need, have a general storage bin full of stuff from trowels to staplers to contact tape to the freaking radio, we also have room for 2-3 boxes of tackless and can still load a huge job. Sounds like you have an archive stored in a shed or have just kept stuff that you no longer use.

The guy with the most toys at the end of the game doesn't necessarily win. It's whatcha did while you were here that counts.

In a mood, Jim, I'm not trashing anybody. Dave

[TFP Admin]

mcbrides said In a mood, Jim, I'm not trashing anybody. Dave

Damn! I thought I was gonna get a chance to ban someone today. Spoil sport!

[Barry Carlton]

mcbrides said We have at least two of every tool we need, have a general storage bin full of stuff from trowels to staplers to contact tape to the freaking radio, we also have room for 2-3 boxes of tackless and can still load a huge job. Sounds like you have an archive stored in a shed or have just kept stuff that you no longer use. The guy with the most toys at the end of the game doesn't necessarily win. It's whatcha did while you were here that counts. In a mood, Jim, I'm not trashing anybody. Dave

No offense taken at all. I have duplicates of many of my tools. I have mostly a full range of carpet tools, hardwood installation tools, vinyl tools, heatwelding tools, a moderate range of tile tools, various pneumatic nailers, floor sanders, laminate tools (both floor and countertop), not to mention all the hand tools. Then are the cameras, meters, scales, etc. It adds up (30 years worth) and the list gets really long.

b

I have never been 'tool poor'

[Demonseed]

A lot of the larger tools I store in a shed, some at the warehouse, I spray paint most of my tools with blue paint to avoid confusion. Usually, when I deliver material I will pull everything but what I need to do the job off of the truck.

mcbrides said Dee: WTF do you put the product, or are you pulling a 54' trailer?

[DJ]

yea man! i own a lot too, take too long to list, have pics of everything fer insurance.no i do not carry all at the same time.(use to) offed the box truck gas guzzler have a storage unit now just gotta keep up the rent so the feds can't find my stash.like they did in bellevue:shift y::coo l:

[mcbrides]

Demonseed said A lot of the larger tools I store in a shed, some at the warehouse, I spray paint most of my tools with blue paint to avoid confusion. Usually, when I deliver material I will pull everything but what I need to do the job off of the truck.

Dee: A few years ago we helped out friends with a carpet store in cottage country. The bane of our existence was "island jobs". We had to load the truck, drive to a marina, load everything on a barge and could even be another hour from the job site by water.

Damn, had to make sure NOTHING was forgotten for the site. Wasn't worth the extra buck a yard.

[cproader]

mcbrides said Dee: A few years ago we helped out friends .

...ya don't mind if we call ya Dee, do ya Dee......