TOOL - Power and Hand Tools

[Justin T. Wittwer]

In the intrest of keeping things interesting around here I would like to hear any recommendations you may have about tools. All sorts of tools: from levels to scaffold wrenches....skil saws to hand saw...cordless tools to corded tools. I know everyone has a favorite but I wonder if you can explain why.

[Justin T. Wittwer]

I actually have been getting after people for over torquing clamps and crimping the tubes. Some people don't realize why the handle on a scaffold wrench is so short.

[Doug Easter]

Justin,

They seem to think the more the clamps scream, the better.  They do not understand torque or what over torquing does to the threads and to the tubes.