Power tool / Hand tool forums

[SteveC]

Two new forums for your enjoyment     

Hand Tools

Power Tools

[G-Dizzle]

 

[Smashie]

 

[MMR]

 

[captain spaulding]

Awww yea!!!!!

[Dutch_Tooler]

Nice!

[ThundahBeagle]

Nice additions! I know there was some talk of this a while back.

Also, there is a thread out there called tool box Tuesday or something like that or work bag Wednesday or something.

Can that one be moved into the hand tool subject?

[SteveC]

Nice additions! I know there was some talk of this a while back.

Also, there is a thread out there called tool box Tuesday or something like that or work bag Wednesday or something.

Can that one be moved into the hand tool subject?

I think it's good where it is in the Sheath/Bag forum. Feel free to start a new thread about carry methods for hand tools or something like that 

[gustophersmob]

Cool ideas for subforums! 

One nitpicky thing; is there a reason they're basically at the top of the tool forum listings? Since this is primarily a multitool site it seems like it would make more sense to keep the Swiss, LM, Gerber and sog forums at the top. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

[AimlessWanderer]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I think "Tool Talk" should be split.

First section, multitool forums:
multitool brands, sAKnights, cheap and cheerful etc

Second section, dedicated tool forums:
hand tools, power tools, knives, axes (from outdoor forum), lights (flashlights are tools, and don't deserve to hide in non-tool forum)

I think a few things could be better placed, but if you've got other stuff cooking too, then that might change these and any other suggestions I might make.

[gerleatherberman]

The only thing I think needs to be done for now is to place them directly below Edged Tools.
But, I am not perturbed by them, being where they're at. A lot of members here(me included) are nutty about hand/power tools. I don't think it would run anyone away from the site.

And thank you for adding the new sub-forums!

[Blackbeard]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I think "Tool Talk" should be split.

First section, multitool forums:
multitool brands, sAKnights, cheap and cheerful etc

Second section, dedicated tool forums:
hand tools, power tools, knives, axes (from outdoor forum), lights (flashlights are tools, and don't deserve to hide in non-tool forum)

I think a few things could be better placed, but if you've got other stuff cooking too, then that might change these and any other suggestions I might make.

Agree with the flashlight statement, I think a lot of people dont scroll down there and never see it, certainly is a tool, good luck using any of your MT's at night with no light 

[Don Pablo]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I think "Tool Talk" should be split.

First section, multitool forums:
multitool brands, sAKnights, cheap and cheerful etc

Second section, dedicated tool forums:
hand tools, power tools, knives, axes (from outdoor forum), lights (flashlights are tools, and don't deserve to hide in non-tool forum)

I think a few things could be better placed, but if you've got other stuff cooking too, then that might change these and any other suggestions I might make.

Agree with the flashlight statement, I think a lot of people dont scroll down there and never see it, certainly is a tool, good luck using any of your MT's at night with no light 

Plenty of people here have flashlights, right?

[styx]

thank you Steve

[SteveC]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I think "Tool Talk" should be split.

First section, multitool forums:
multitool brands, sAKnights, cheap and cheerful etc

Second section, dedicated tool forums:
hand tools, power tools, knives, axes (from outdoor forum), lights (flashlights are tools, and don't deserve to hide in non-tool forum)

I think a few things could be better placed, but if you've got other stuff cooking too, then that might change these and any other suggestions I might make.

Agree with the flashlight statement, I think a lot of people dont scroll down there and never see it, certainly is a tool, good luck using any of your MT's at night with no light 

One could argue that a camera is also a tool then 

[ReamerPunch]

Maybe the break room could also be divided into separate categories, or at least have some subforums extracted from it, like a Games section?

[AimlessWanderer]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I think "Tool Talk" should be split.

First section, multitool forums:
multitool brands, sAKnights, cheap and cheerful etc

Second section, dedicated tool forums:
hand tools, power tools, knives, axes (from outdoor forum), lights (flashlights are tools, and don't deserve to hide in non-tool forum)

I think a few things could be better placed, but if you've got other stuff cooking too, then that might change these and any other suggestions I might make.

Agree with the flashlight statement, I think a lot of people dont scroll down there and never see it, certainly is a tool, good luck using any of your MT's at night with no light 

One could argue that a camera is also a tool then 

...or a pen, or a phone, or even a spork... but I think a light is far more of what most of us would consider a tool. It is in my life anyway.

My tool combos usually revolve around a knife, pliers, and light. Sometime it's just what's on my keys, sometimes more. However, from now until around March, I'll probably be using a light more times a day than a knife, pliers, or screwdrivers.

[gustophersmob]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I would.  To me it just makes sense that a multitool focused forum would have the multitool boards the highest on the list.   

Also, I have this vague recollection that you had told a story in the past of why the SOG forum was at the top 

[G-Dizzle]

They are easy to move if folks would like them lower on the list?

Def

I would.  To me it just makes sense that a multitool focused forum would have the multitool boards the highest on the list.   

Also, I have this vague recollection that you had told a story in the past of why the SOG forum was at the top 

I think it was along the lines of they respected us as a forum and listened to our input from the start, but I may be mistaken.

The order of the forums is not a big deal to me, i don’t really care what order they show up in, as long as they are there.

I would not go dividing the break room up into too many categories, it kind of defeats the purpose of a break room. ( only my opinion of course)

[SteveC]

Maybe the break room could also be divided into separate categories, or at least have some subforums extracted from it, like a Games section?

Easy now,  let's not get carried away 

[Grant Lamontagne]

There has been some discussion as to the placement of these forums, so they have now been moved lower on the list.

If anyone else has any other suggestions as to what else should be moved, please post here and I'll take it under consideration.

Def

[AimlessWanderer]

There has been some discussion as to the placement of these forums, so they have now been moved lower on the list.

If anyone else has any other suggestions as to what else should be moved, please post here and I'll take it under consideration.

Def

 


Multitool Talk:

• General Multitool Discussions
• Swiss Army Knights
• SOG
• Leatherman
• Gerber
• Keychain and One Piece Tools
• Rescue Tools
• Cheap and Cheerful

The Geek Zone:

• Charter Members Area
• No Life Club
• Collectors Corner
• Mod Squad
• Multimedia
• Reviews and Testing
• R&D Think Tank
• Crowd Funding

The Cutting Edge:

• General Knife Discussions
• Traditional Folders
• Modern Folders
• Fixed Blades
• Big Hitters (machetes, parangs, billhooks)
• Axe Hole

Other Tools:

• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Flashlights
• Toolbags and Toolchests
• On The Job (workplace tales and topics)
• Oddities, Curios and Unusual Finds

Daily Carry:

• Watch It
• Sheaths and Bags
• Gadget Freak
• Pens, Pencils and Notepads

Beyond The Forum:

• Events
• The Mad House (silliness)
• The Break Room (off-topic discussions)
• Hobbies and Projects
• Outdoor and Survival
• Backwoods Cuisine
• Travel
• The Shutter Shop

Site FAQs
(as currently listed)

Trade Forums
(as currently listed)

Well, you did ask... 

 

[Don Pablo]

 

[hiraethus]

One (bike-related) forum I'm a member of has just two boards: On Topic and Off Topic. 

[Don Pablo]

One (bike-related) forum I'm a member of has just two boards: On Topic and Off Topic. 

Imagine merging the LM, SOG, Gerber and Vic forums.

[Grant Lamontagne]

There has been some discussion as to the placement of these forums, so they have now been moved lower on the list.

If anyone else has any other suggestions as to what else should be moved, please post here and I'll take it under consideration.

Def

 


Multitool Talk:

• General Multitool Discussions
• Swiss Army Knights
• SOG
• Leatherman
• Gerber
• Keychain and One Piece Tools
• Rescue Tools
• Cheap and Cheerful

The Geek Zone:

• Charter Members Area
• No Life Club
• Collectors Corner
• Mod Squad
• Multimedia
• Reviews and Testing
• R&D Think Tank
• Crowd Funding

The Cutting Edge:

• General Knife Discussions
• Traditional Folders
• Modern Folders
• Fixed Blades
• Big Hitters (machetes, parangs, billhooks)
• Axe Hole

Other Tools:

• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Flashlights
• Toolbags and Toolchests
• On The Job (workplace tales and topics)
• Oddities, Curios and Unusual Finds

Daily Carry:

• Watch It
• Sheaths and Bags
• Gadget Freak
• Pens, Pencils and Notepads

Beyond The Forum:

• Events
• The Mad House (silliness)
• The Break Room (off-topic discussions)
• Hobbies and Projects
• Outdoor and Survival
• Backwoods Cuisine
• Travel
• The Shutter Shop

Site FAQs
(as currently listed)

Trade Forums
(as currently listed)

Well, you did ask... 

 

You've seen what happens when we make slight changes and you want me to restructure the entire place? 

That would be pandemonium, possibly even with real pandas. 

 

Def

[AimlessWanderer]

There has been some discussion as to the placement of these forums, so they have now been moved lower on the list.

If anyone else has any other suggestions as to what else should be moved, please post here and I'll take it under consideration.

Def

 


Multitool Talk:

• General Multitool Discussions
• Swiss Army Knights
• SOG
• Leatherman
• Gerber
• Keychain and One Piece Tools
• Rescue Tools
• Cheap and Cheerful

The Geek Zone:

• Charter Members Area
• No Life Club
• Collectors Corner
• Mod Squad
• Multimedia
• Reviews and Testing
• R&D Think Tank
• Crowd Funding

The Cutting Edge:

• General Knife Discussions
• Traditional Folders
• Modern Folders
• Fixed Blades
• Big Hitters (machetes, parangs, billhooks)
• Axe Hole

Other Tools:

• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Flashlights
• Toolbags and Toolchests
• On The Job (workplace tales and topics)
• Oddities, Curios and Unusual Finds

Daily Carry:

• Watch It
• Sheaths and Bags
• Gadget Freak
• Pens, Pencils and Notepads

Beyond The Forum:

• Events
• The Mad House (silliness)
• The Break Room (off-topic discussions)
• Hobbies and Projects
• Outdoor and Survival
• Backwoods Cuisine
• Travel
• The Shutter Shop

Site FAQs
(as currently listed)

Trade Forums
(as currently listed)

Well, you did ask... 

 

You've seen what happens when we make slight changes and you want me to restructure the entire place? 

That would be pandemonium, possibly even with real pandas. 

 

Def

... which would be a good reason to do all the changes at once, rather than a bit at a time...

... and the pandas can go in the new travel section 

 

[Syncop8r]

Where do chainsaws fit in?

[gregozedobe]

Where do chainsaws fit in?

The Axe hole (and include log splitters and dedicated wood saws) is a possibility