Hyde 17-in-1 painters multitool

parnass · **on:** November 20, 2014, 01:59:56 AM

The Hyde 17-in-1 multitool looks chiefly useful for painting and plastering, but can also be used as a screwdriver, bottle opener, hammer, open end wrench, and other tasks. Screwdriver bits are stored inside the handle.

17-in-1 multitool http://www.hydetools.com/products/17-1-painters-tool

Other Hyde multitools: http://www.hydetools.com/featured-tools/multi-tools

jerseydevil · **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2014, 02:43:04 AM

Very useful tools. I've never seen that with the nail set in the end, I'm going to have to check my sundries suppliers now. Hyde has a very good reputation, they make some excellent tape knives, 5-in-1's, etc.

Etherealicer · **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2014, 09:00:54 AM

The beer is a screw-cap

Not sure about the bit-driver vs. hammer part. Put the business end is looking good.

lowtech · **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2014, 09:17:41 AM

Having seen painters use tools (shudder...) in let´s say creative ways, I think this would be a nice gift to any painter. They usually carry a scraper/spatula anyways. And it would save many pocket knives lifes. My Brothers Ex-Wife was a painter by trade. When she asked for a knife, you better esked back "what for" to save your knife from being used as a Phillips, pry bar, scraper, paint can opener....

jekostas · **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2014, 08:31:28 PM

The "X-in-1" painter's tool has been a staple of the industry for a very, very long time. Manufacturer's just seem to love jamming more tool uses on to the things.