Tools we don’t use anymore

[JSinMO]

Since we have a great topic for tools we can’t live without, and not wanting to muddy the waters of that thread, I was thinking just for fun about tools we used to use all time and now they just gather dust.

My first contribution is one I found while digging around the back of the tool box looking for my timing light, something else I don’t use much anymore.

Do you guys still have one of these?

Analog dwell meter with settings for RPM and volts!
I remember this was a must have to set point on the old Chevys with the weights over the points in the distributor.
That’s the last thing I used it for, a long time ago!
Been sitting in there for years and years. I thought about using it on Herbie the truck to see if it still work and if I remember how to use it, but it’s really not necessary. Much easier to get the distributor on a lobe and set the points with a fueler gauge.

Do you have a tool on the back of the shelf that used to be invaluable, but now gathers dust?

[Gordy]

Yep got at least one dwell meter, has not been used since the mid 80's

I used to be into CB's, the meter for tuning the antenna has not been used in like forever.

The 3/4"socket set collects a lot of dust, but gets used every 2 to 4 years

With the speed of the flapper disks on the angle grinders, the old bench grinder collect a lot of dust too


Gordy

[Eugen]

Nice topic Jeff! I wanted to reply last night but it got really late and I was soooo tired.

@JSinMO I've been looking into buying a timing light recently, to use on the tractor engines. If you were closer I'd be all over you to borrow yours!

I'm not going to talk about all the tools I have from the time I was into electronics and audio hi-fi. Signal generators, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, lab power supplies, and more... all sitting unused. One day I will get back to it, if the house addition happens, and we will have enough room for the stereo system to be installed. Hint: I like vinyl and tube amplifiers, which I build.

As for mechanical type tools, I'm not doing this for as long as you guys, so none of my tools has been sitting unused for a long time. Maybe the set of needle files. That hasn't been used in years.

[DavidBarkey]

Most of the old tools I have that have become obsolete I have reporposed into something else or are in a box with some other antique tools I plan to put on display . I have some vehicle/engine specific "special tools " in the bottom of my one tool box . Like the timing belt tensioner tool for a 80's Chrylers 2.2 l 4cl. ect. lol

[JSinMO]

@Gordy My grinder is the same way. Couldn’t tell you the last time I plugged it in.

@Eugen You would be welcome to borrow what you need! The oscilloscope is a great one! Used to see them all the time, they just disappeared!

@DavidBarkey ”special tools” reminds me I have a front hub tool for a 1980 F150 4X4. Got to be close to 15 years since I owned that truck!

I just can’t stand to part with this stuff, because I know darn well the day after I get rid of it I’ll need it!

[Harry]

While cleaning out my Fathers workshop I came across a lot of tools. Some I have used and some I have never used. Here are a few I’ve never used. Harry

[thebuildist]

When you need one of those nail pullers, there's just no substitute.

That reminds me, somewhere around here I have a couple lead caulking irons for sealing hub fittings on cast iron drain pipes.

https://images.app.goo.gl/FwpyQ6JPxxy8S6Uc9

Just in case this whole "PVC drain pipes"thing doesn't catch on.

[Jancoe]

While cleaning out my Fathers workshop I came across a lot of tools. Some I have used and some I have never used. Here are a few I’ve never used. Harry

Harry@, I'd use that 15/16 spud wrench twice a month at my work. I have adjustable spud wrench that has took a beating. I've thought about having that wrench but with a 12 pt closed end.

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[myerslawnandgarden]

While cleaning out my Fathers workshop I came across a lot of tools. Some I have used and some I have never used. Here are a few I’ve never used. Harry

No drum brake vehicles, Harry? I might need to upgrade.......

Bob

[DavidBarkey]

When you need one of those nail pullers, there's just no substitute.

That reminds me, somewhere around here I have a couple lead caulking irons for sealing hub fittings on cast iron drain pipes.

https://images.app.goo.gl/FwpyQ6JPxxy8S6Uc9

Just in case this whole "PVC drain pipes"thing doesn't catch on.

There are those out there that want us to stop using ALL plastics and petroleum products . But that's another discussion So you might want to hang on to that .