7 tools that changed my workshop

[@StumpyNubs]

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[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Knipex is German. The K is voiced. So it's Knip-ex.

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

@@nickbrutanna9973 Close enough.

[@bocty1]

I'd highly recommend the knipex pliers wrench a much improved design over the cobra

[@jkdubya85]

Yes! I got the notification about a Stumpy Nubs video and I was like, “It’s Friday, and it’s been a while. Is it Cool Tools?” And it is! Best day I’ve had since at least yesterday!

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

I can attest to the quality of Knipex pliers. I’m a retired Caterpillar mechanic. I bought a pair back in the eighties. They were my go to pliers and they are out on my work bench right now. 40 years later.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Cool Tools is probably my favorite series of videos you produce 👍 I especially appreciate your support of small businesses, I try to support GOOD small businesses as much as possible. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 🖐

[@silvermediastudio]

Knipex used to be an industry secret... they've gotten more well-known the last 5-6 years. Simply the best of the best, and worth the added price.

[@billhackley3540]

knipex have had two pair for thirty years can't beat em. gave everything else i had to my kids, can't part with my Starrett tools though, they were my grandfathers from his early years, passed on to me, (i'm 66), priceless. very nice video

[@billhackley3540]

going straight to the nova lamp though. thanks

[@linadsenoj]

Used my knipex cobra and and smooth jaw sets as a Diesel and auto tech for over 10 years! No issues! Fantastic tools. Wore out probably 5 other sets of cheaper pliers and channel lock tools. Quality can save you money!

[@philpace2494]

James, in Cool Tools #30 you say "...this is from a small family business...". That is not the first time I've heard you make a comment like that. Please consider a session focusing on the many small family operations you've featured. I do think there are many of us who would enjoy seeing (and supporting) that select group! See yah next time!

[@igipop1981]

Bridge city is outworldy...if I ever dive into making money of crafts, man I'd love me some of their tools!

[@roccocroce]

This is really a wonderful channel, you should be exceedingly proud. It’s that time of year and I’m thankful for learning resources like this.

[@donna30044]

When you said that the lamp was "not a cheap lamp -- it's a good lamp", I remember that my parents always told my siblings and me that, in the long run, cheap goods are usually more expensive than well-made but more costly goods.

[@thatshim68]

My dad told me , cheap tools are expensive.

[@davidcat1455]

Buy once,cry once.

[@marvinmcconoughey3547]

@@bobbg9041 I find that price does not reliably correlate with adequacy. Sometimes cheap tools work well, as with my wooden pencils; sometimes only the best available is satisfactory. Surprisingly, the same tool often caries multiple price tags, depending on the seller. As always, buyer beware.

[@521cjb]

Right, I can't afford cheap tools. If I have to work, so do my tools.

[@LifesLaboratory]

I agree, but cheap tools also have their place. Cheap tools can do anything...i.e. they can do things you maybe shouldn't be doing with them. ;) I have good tools that I am very careful with, and I have crap tools that I don't care about damaging. Cheap tools fill in for rare jobs that I don't anticipate having to do again and where buying the proper tool would not be economical.

[@sharg0]

As a machinist I wouldn't go with stainless/stainless from a wear perspective. The reason is that stainless steels have a habit of "gull" when rubbed together so from that perspective a cast iron/stainless is less likely to wear. And cast iron is harder (but more brittle). That said, for most of us the issue No1 with combination squares is corrosion so for that reason (and it's seems a very well made tool) I still pick it as my premium choice,

[@sharg0]

@@douglasmgriffin Those knipex actually works! Properly set they might cause a couple of indentations but they leave the corners alone. But in general I agree, I loathe adjustable wrenches.

[@alterworks7212]

cast iron harder than stainless?

[@StumpyNubs]

@@alterworks7212 Not all cast iron is the same. Neither is all stainless the same. I know of no square manufacturer who states the hardness of their cast iron. But we know it is softer than the rule because they put little wear tabs at the bottom of the slot in the head so, after the rule has worn them unevenly and gone out of square, the head may be filed to re-true the tool. Mr. Karlsson's point is a valid one. If the head is as hard as the rule, will the rule wear instead of the head? A rule is much more difficult to re-true. I think Bridge City's strategy (my guess, without any inside knowledge) is that NEITHER will wear under normal use, at least not enough to affect the tool's accuracy.

[@RebelForce8]

The Knipex cobra can pull out nails, open sheet metal, its a professionals choice beyond what we can even imagine, they do it all.

[@kellyblosl3320]

Ive had the Amana counterbit for awhile now and it is AWESOME!!!! and Bridge City tool are also awesome. I ordered my first from them a few months ago. The packaging of their tools is as stunning as the tool itself.

[@kellyblosl3320]

I now have a plane and the miter...... BOTH are awesome...

[@fiddlebackoriginals4838]

Great video, I appreciate you supporting small businesses and recommending them to your audience.

[@robertdiffin9136]

I love your screw/hardware storage 👍

[@MalcolmSalmond]

I'm an aluminum fitter/welder and I know that the 3M cubitron discs will last 6-10 times longer than ANY other disc when working with aluminum, so I don't doubt their efficacy in wood

[@carbonunit6573]

The cubitron discs are worth every penny. I use them for stainless all the time and they don’t overheat the metal as much as aluminum oxide. They have to be kept from humidity though because warping can be an issue. And I can safely say they last 10 times longer than aluminum oxide.

[@nwngunner]

we used them on air sanders every day at work. We use them for grinding and deburing. Last for ever!

[@maxwellyedor7610]

Yep, a few years ago I switched the fab shop I was running from Klingspor to 3M Cubitron, our per disc cost went up, but our total cost dropped by like 80% and all our cutting and grinding tasks started taking significantly less time. Total game changer.

[@carbonunit6573]

@@maxwellyedor7610 shhhhhhhh. Don’t say anything more lest they raise the price. I tell my suppliers they cut down on heat but never mention how much you save. (Damn I hope they aren’t watching this). Love 3M. Everything..

[@kornikopic]

My uncle used to work at Knipex factory. Made in Wuppertal, Germany. Very good products.

[@Papi4l2]

Love that ur always supporting the wings!

[@timdavis2220]

My wife wanted me to pass on that she appreciates that you DON'T make more of these cool tool videos than once or twice a year....the household budget gets strained after I watch 'em.

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

I understand completely!

[@carbonunit6573]

Refer to my logic. Tools do one of 2 things for you…they make you money or they save you money. Neither of which is a bad thing. My wife went from complaining about me buying tools to complaining about me selling them.

[@timdavis2220]

@@carbonunit6573 Yeah, but $200 for a 6 inch combo square is a bit over the top for me....sure looks beautiful though. They've got an excellent photography department - bet those camera's look pretty nice, too. And since it's not a business for me but an excellent hobby to keep me out of trouble in my latter years....I've just learned to keep my mouth shut when she goes shopping for skeins of quality yarn!

[@carbonunit6573]

@@timdavis2220 I agree with you. On a budget you have to make value of every dollar and if you aren’t making money then value can be found with less expensive options. For me a quality tool will work when I’m on a job, for the price of failure is a days work or more. And that’s a lot more than the cost of the tool.

[@starkiller9897]

😅😅😅

[@ivancarrejo6551]

DAMNIT STUMPY!! YOU HAD TO COME UP WITH ANOTHER COOL TOOL VIDEO!.. OF COURSE I HAD TO GET THE SAND PAPER AND THE COUNTERSINK BIT...OF COURSE!! love your videos bud. !!

[@Shannon-v3r]

An amazing family owned company that make an absolutely perfect product is The Mullet Cyclone, they just released a boom arm, getting it tomorrow. The Mullet I can safely say, was a gamechanger for me, I never thought I’d say that about dust collection

[@christophercastor6666]

Mr. Hamilton you are my hero. That is all… As always, Thank You! -CY Castor

[@pemtax557]

As always ... thank you!! You and your group are one of the treasures of our beloved community.

[@metusa666]

Knipex Cobra Pliers are superb have mine years

[@kmcrafting4837]

“It’s K-NI-PEX, not NIP-EX” - things I learn watching project farm. Having worked for and being an exclusive user of Klingspor’s I definitely will be checking out that 3M paper!

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks James..i miss the 'cold one' but I get it, and respect the decision. Cool tools indeed. Amana countersink bit is on my list..going to need to look at the Bridge City a little longer. Thanks for sharing!

[@gteam53]

Extremely informative and useful information.

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍👍 I was slow to change to the knipex but after 6 months of daily use, not being kind to them I'm convinced. The small head, that I originally thought I was going to mangle or break, ends up fitting into tight spots, with no issues.

[@TL-he7vu]

That combination square might be just the thing I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@jayemporia4516]

I've used 3M sanding disks in the past, but not the ones you were showing. 3M makes the best sanding materials I've ever used but they've become difficult to find. Therefore I'm thrilled to have access to them and I'd love to try the ones you advertised. Thankyou!

[@CrossCultural-c7f]

Haha! In Houston, we shelter in house to stay away from the heat and in the winter, it’s cool enough to work in the wood shop!

[@BS-ys8zn]

You can get a Starrett 12 inch forged steel head and hardened steel rule for about half that price. I got my forged steel head from an industrial industrial supply long, long time ago for $75 or $85 and use it in a hostile environment (exposed to grit from welding and mechanics). I always wipe it down and always push up on the locking lug when adjusting to keep from abrading the head and ruler. A design flaw of the stainless head is the crotch of the slot is square affording detritus a place to gather and a square corner is difficult to get absolutely clean.

[@towboatjeff]

Once you buy a pair of knipex cobras you'll be buying a lot more knipex. They make great tools. Ive just picked up their new twin grip pliers and cutix knife and those are 2 other must have tools

[@profcah]

Well….now I have a Christmas list to give to my family! Thanks for the great reviews James. The cubitron sandpaper is an absolute winner!

[@Nono-hk3is]

That depthstop marred the surface of several holes you drilled

[@cletusclem8758]

I can totally relate to your love for that countersink. A simple, well designed tool that functions as desired is a thing of beauty.

[@robinj1052]

Nice video, thanks. As for the Cobra pliers, I use these: "86 05 150 Pliers Wrench Pliers and a wrench in a single tool" also from Knipex. They have straight jaws rather than the bend ones from the Cobra and are available in 150 and 180 mm length. If your not working with large bolts and nuts, I prefer these, as they are not very likely to damage the nut or bolt.

[@tzwalter]

omg, I love videos like this. I could easily spend like $10,000 setting up my shop

[@mitchellquinn]

Love the Bridge City Combination Squares, will try to find them here in the UK and purchase if I can afford. Became a bit frustrated with my aluminium body, steel rule square last night, working outside in the cold - I'd set it, only for it to be loose again two minutes later ... realised that it was likely because of the aluminium body expanding and contracting with temperature changes, loosening the grip between body and rule. Most frustrating, and I'm unreasonably excited at the thought of steel body and rule combination squares!

[@maxprivus]

Good tip on the WTW lamps - didn't get the large one, but they have a smaller model with diffuser option ( for $20! ) that's great for checkering

[@artswri]

A great selection of the best! Now comes the hard part, figuring out how to buy them all on a limited budget. Which one do I NEED, right away. Which one can I survive without for a while? But I really WANT that one... Now!!! Thanks again very much for showing us tools that you have proven(!) in your shop. And yeah I have figured out that I should not run over to my sweetie and point out that Stumpy has another video with great, essential, gotta have tools...

[@tcurdt]

Man, I would kill for a metric version of that countersink.

[@StumpyNubs]

Screw pilot holes rarely need to be more precise than the tiny difference between a metric and imperial bit.

[@tcurdt]

@@StumpyNubs True! But the my replacement drills would be metric.

[@mikeamboy7292]

Gonna have to check out these. Several of these items will fill an immediate need. Thx for sharing

[@Whatsamattau2]

Love your cool tools segments, can’t get enough. Thx much

[@paulnault6563]

A correction on your comments on the Starrett squares, you mentioned the blades are stainless steel. Starrett blades are hardened tool steel (similar hardness to a file). Stainless steel is not as hard. They also make heads from forged and hardened steel on the square and center head.

[@tinnedanger]

Also same metals wear faster than dissimilar metals. That's why Starrett use a cast iron body.

[@paulnault6563]

@@tinnedanger Starrett offers the cart iron mostly for wood workers, they offer the forged steel heads for sheet metal workers. The forged heads hold up better to scribing lines when drawing the heads along the edge.

[@moto5513]

@@paulnault6563 I used my Starrett forged head 12" satin chrome blade for structural steel fabrication for 32 years. Still square with a little wear on it and a the level vial broken.

[@I-Love-Taylor-Swift]

Knipex pliers are the best! I own a few of them and they are a pleasure to use.

[@feinschmegga]

Thanks James. Those squares got my attention but one downside is that you have to chose between either metric or imperial. If I spend $200+ on a square it would be nice if it came with a ruler that can be flipped to have both scales available if needed.

[@scottowens398]

But who needs metric, anyway?

[@feinschmegga]

@@scottowens398 the rest of the world's population outside of the US

[@hamubice1551]

@@scottowens398 inside the US, scientists and drug dealers. Outside the US, the entire world.

[@christophermahon1851]

I love beautifully designed tools. Bridge City's squares look like the far future of tool design, if you ask me.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

Funny you should say they are the far future of tool design. I was thing they looked kind of art deco which, in it's heyday, was considered "futuristic".

[@christophermahon1851]

@@rogermccaslin5963 That's true. Good point.

[@DaveJHarry]

It looks like the cubitron extract allows dust to pass through to the vacuum, keeping the paper cleaner plus airflow cooling it. What a great idea.

[@ronaldcomtois8663]

James, I have been search for a holder for my CBN sharpening plates. I just ordered the one you showed. Thanks for the video.

[@eileencollins3126]

I always look forward to Cool Tools and Cheap Tools, and have never been disappointed by my purchases! Thanks and keep it up!

[@farmerboybill]

I carry both a Knipex cobra and a Knipex pliers wrench in my pocket at all times. They're just good tools.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Here in Phoenix we move outside in the winter, and inside into our shops for the summer. On the downside, if your shop is in your garage, then you probably won't be doing much in there in the summer, because unless you're extremely well insulated and have good AC, your garage will on average be around 120 degrees F.

[@Mutant_11]

Best tool video you've made so far. Thank you.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I just got a sample pack of the Cubitron II sanding discs! And I will back you up on the Knipex, plus they adjust with one hand! Wmomever designed those old, 5 position junk like Kobalt version of pliers should eat them! Great Cool Tools edition, thank you James!

[@fleurdelune5240]

I love learning about "cool tools" no matter the price. Simply cool!

[@rodgerq]

Those squares are a work of art! I'd be scared to use them 🙈

[@clayz1]

My Starrett square is as square as the eye can see, still, after using it for 40+ years.

[@marvinmcconoughey3547]

Mine are accurate too, beyond anything this woodworker will ever need. I still lust after that Bridge City combination square, in both sizes.

[@Kenionatus]

My suspicion why the mesh sand paper lasts longer is because it may have a better extraction of particles. In my (somewhat limited) experience with wood working, wood getting stuck in the sand paper is a major factor for the reduction of the paper's effectiveness over time.

[@laurawerner]

I have both the Supernova lamp and the Knipex Cobra pliers. The lamp is incredibly bright! Both are fairly expensive, and both are well worth the cost if you can afford them.

[@mauriceryton]

Spot on with the sharpening plate holder, l love mine.

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Straight into my favorites list.

[@pmgddm]

Love your work. Your production quality is great; the content is clear and understandable; and your choices are all right on. Until now. :-) I have four large drawers of the Bridge City Tool line in my shop. I used to be on their auto order program back in the days when John Economaki was designing and making them (even have "my" number on them). They are all used regularly rather than being "museum tools". By far the best hand tools and marking/layout tools ever produced. The quality may still be similar, but they are now made in China and the new owner won't honor the original warranty. Gone are the days when it was a small, creative, American family business dedicated to being the best. That was the day I quit buying Bridge City. That and the pricing for a Chinese AutoCad/CNC produced tool is almost unbelievably excessively outrageous. But I've also already ordered two of the stone holders and the Tormek base. Great ideas. And your source for Cubitron has really, really good prices. My next order will be to them. Thanks for all you do.

[@shnitzel14]

Searching the comments for where these are made. Always makes me suspicious when I see 'designed in' and not 'made in' and I didn't see them boasting about it on the site. And yes...that is way too much money for an imported tool, albeit they do look nice. Thank you for the info!

[@kellanaldous7092]

You've always been pretty clear about whether or not it was paid, stumps. 👍

[@charlesxix]

The first one reminds me of a "Vanmar" countersink I use 40 odd years ago in the aero industry in the UK.

[@richardcagle5475]

Irwin makes similar pliers. I love them. Only one complaint. When using them tight against a surface the adjustment button can get pressed and mess up the adjustment. Looks like the same can happen with these as well. Would I go back because of this occasional annoyance? Never in a million years

[@andrewfitzsimons8509]

Such a shame in the uk we can’t get hold of the same quality hand tools as you guys stateside! We can’t get the woodpeckers squares let alone these beauties!!! .

[@wolfman75]

Awesome!!!! Thank You!!!!! 👍😎🤘

[@Kyle0wnsYou]

Kuh-nip-ex. Thanks for the great video!

[@WyldeWoodworks]

This is probably the nerdiest thing I've ever done but I literally gasped when I saw those pliers hahaha. I need those.

[@baraksinz]

Knipex Cobras are awesome! Used mine on the job site for years now, and they are worlds better than the blue-handled brand.

[@dalgguitars]

Love all your videos! Buy once and cry once is my mantra. Good tools are worth it. But, $250.00 for a combo square is just crazy town. The law of diminishing returns just makes this unrealistic. Thanks for doing these cool tools videos!

[@StumpyNubs]

I said it was a luxury that's not for everyone.

[@dalgguitars]

@@StumpyNubs Again. $250.00 for a combo square.?. I know you need to come up with content to feed the channel. But this is not something that most woodworkers (who love quality tools) can stomach. I'm not saying you should not have put this tool in your video. But you didn't point out how "luxury" it was. I love your videos. I will always watch your videos. Thank you so much. I just disagree with how you presented this particular tool.

[@kendodd8734]

Wow at that price it wouldn’t b long before it grew legs and walked out of ur kit on site if u follow my drift

[@kendodd8734]

Does look a great tool though

[@StumpyNubs]

@@dalgguitars I find your response to be unfair. Not everyone has the same budget. Believe it or not, some of my viewers do buy those squares. And there is nothing wrong with me presenting some premium tools for those who can afford them. I ALSO work very hard to be sure I present PLENTY of inexpensive tools in these videos. If you don't have the budget for something, there are plenty of others...... And you seem to imply I wasn't forthcoming, somehow. I spent several minutes telling you about the expensive materials it is made from, then I said it was a luxury item, I said it was not for everyone, and I said you might just want to "drool" over it... So I hardly presented it as something for the everyday woodworker's budget! I get it that you have sticker shock, but taking it out on me as if I did something wrong is unfair, in my opinion.

[@Mark_Wood]

Hooray for woodworking season!!!

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Some great stuff here, much thanks!

[@Clockeman]

That lamp would have been a godsend when I was welding in ships...

[@jono6794]

I don't have any of those, which was a real treat to know there are other fantastic additions to the workshop. Great video!

[@jons2447]

Thank you! for all you do. Looking forward to the 'cheap tools' video (I'm on disability so price). Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@drewc5576]

I don’t even do woodworking and I love ur channel. Quality content

[@atomicsmith]

You should also try the Knipex pliers wrench. They are even better made than the cobras, have a 10:1 mechanical advantage and have smooth jaws that will NEVER strip a nut or bolt. You will through away your crescent wrenches after the first time you use them.

[@Saorsa1126]

Keep ‘em up, Stumpy, I’ll keep watching

[@brentfowler2317]

I got one of trend diamond stones a couple years ago. And I picked up that stone holder about a year ago. And really love it. Thanks for another great video.

[@offdagrid877]

Shiny drolly tools what’s not to like. Don’t tell the wife, I’m gonna need a bigger small tool draw! Love your channel. Greetings from the U.K.

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty nice tools indeed, James! 😊 Thanks!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@erikpeterson1989]

James, I love each of your videos, but the Cool Tools videos are always especially fun! Thanks for what you do, and how you do it!

[@hidgik]

Please do a video on some fancy joints generally called "Japanese". I am not really sure what to think of them. They look very nice, but do these complex joints provide any advantage that the "plain" joints dont?

[@barstad-9591]

Thanks, Stumpy!

[@watermain48]

Great video James, thanks. I've been eyeing the Amana countersink for a while, but just pulled the trigger after your endorsement.

[@jeffymooch]

Sponsorship question: Duragrit sanding discs have been a sponsor for some time now. In this cool tools video you talked about 3M Cubitron discs. Do you have a strong opinion either way between them, or do they serve different purposes for different applications?

[@StumpyNubs]

Different applications. Duragrit only makes coarse discs for shaping and leveling.

[@smexijebus]

The Cubitron mesh might be for cooling, it might also be for directing and expelling debris, much like the treads in tires?

[@keithklassen5320]

That Bridge City combo square: I feel like you didn't mention the most interesting feature, for me. That little notch on the face of the head, so you can see exactly how far each mark has receded into the head. That's gonna increase your accuracy a lot, I think I might file one of those notches into my own square.

[@tjsummer29]

I have all the sizes of the Knipez pliers they work great

[@robbrown6667]

Links don't seem to work.

[@StumpyNubs]

They all work when I click them

[@94q45t]

Bwwwawww! I just hate seeing the countersink tool 60 years after I needed one.

[@jonathanpartsch]

Hahahaha! I just ordered Cubitron II sanding discs from Taylor Toolworks last week! I'm way ahead of your video! I can't wait to use them. I hate how quickly I go through sanding discs, and 3M abrasive belts are awesome, so I'm sure the discs will be great too! I also have that exact cheap sharpening stone holder ‐ it's beefy and works great. I've had my eye on that Tormek swivel base for a couple years but have yet to pull the trigger on it.

[@jmac2o229]

Did you get the solid discs or mesh? The mesh ones are about the same price, last even longer, and work even quicker. They're insane

[@jmac2o229]

I responded to you before i saw him mention the mesh as well, whoops

[@jonathanpartsch]

@@jmac2o229 I got the solid disks for my disc sander, but considering getting some of the multi‐hole ones for my RO sander. Unfortunately it looks like the mesh discs are only available in big multi‐packs. I'd love to try small multi-grit pack of the mesh discs, but it doesn't look like that's available.

[@thwwoodcraft1449]

Buy the sheet sandpaper as well. Has a semi-sticky back and the grit really lasts. Very good value.

[@StumpyNubs]

If you use the link I recommended in the video, the mesh discs are available in packs as small as 10: lddy.no/12kgb

[@frrapp2366]

Project farm has a good review of the knipex pliers you should check out he really puts all of them to the test. while the knipex were the best he gives a couple of cheaper alternatives also has a lot of good reviews like the one on wood glues. keep up the great vids

[@rudolfpast9243]

forget about cobra when it comes to nuts and bolts. Get yourself some knipex wrench pliers. most useful tool i own since my hvac tech forgot it one day. they dont scratch your bolts at all.

[@freedog632]

Just an FYI that I recently learned. The K in Knipex is not silent. They actually sell shirts with the pronunciation. Not a big deal, just throwing it out there.

[@joshmorales80]

I have that countersink and love it. What kind of sander are you using

[@StumpyNubs]

Mirka

[@lucrebrazzi4069]

If someone made a vacuum that was as positionable as that lamp I'd give a kidney to buy one.