Tool porn

I've know about that tool for six years when a mate asked an electrician what their most useful tool was , I thought nothing of it, but six years on now in the hand I understand (Canadian brand I've not found how to source the other sizes)

Richard tools are for drywallers and finishers.
They make all kinds of rollers, scrapers, and shaping tools. Try the paint and drywall sections of your stores.

I know, I wish we could get the full range here, it would have been ~£50 just for the postage from CA.. I've only found 2 or three of their tools available

What do you need?

Well these have a personal touch of a direct recommendation, so I'm very pleased to have them, as for needing tools - I always love a new tool but I have the experience of using the most rubbish to achieve a great job - it's a funny thing wanting the best tool, but achieving the best finish with a much lower grade tool.

It seems I have become a grown up

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Nah mate, that's specialist, few grown-ups have them

Good choice.
I've been using the same Norbar torque wrench for 45 years.

despite my disdain for wera (the use in non dominate hand, having a dozen options for the same product & the oh so high price) I have as ever been a sucker and bought a set of chisel 'drives' x4 sl x2 pz .
But Yeah they make me happy

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Agree about wera prices, but they do have some good products.
This new torque screwdriver looks great 2-6nm and user friendly.
https://www.primetools.co.uk/product/wera-7515-kraftform-safe-torque-speed-torque-screwdriver-2-6-nm-075815/

Hey what's the go to quality chain breaker? I had a little park tool one which I busted trying to break track chains (it was not designed for them, no shade on park)

20% off Wera at Screwfix currently with code "WERA"

My current favourite tool is my makita air gun. It’s brilliant for drying chains after washing with degreaser before relubing. I hate spraying water displacer like wd40 around bikes with disc brakes and this saves me from having to do so.

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#completeoverkill

That's a short range ray-gun, would it be legal to carry in a public place ;-)
I totally agree on the task, but what's wrong with the partner's hair dryer ?

I will throw shade on the park chain breaker, mine broke too pretty quickly, can’t remember what it was now but I was never happy with it from the outset.

Anyway, I replaced it with this KMC one which I much prefer:

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-maintenance/bike-tools/kmc-chain-tool-de-riveter-421150.html

I've had my CT-5 for 30+ yrs and I swear by it for durability, simplicity and portability (always carry on a ride to solve chain breaks). Used with thought I don't think there is better. We use them dozens of times a week at work and have no probs either.

I just wish the "anvils" for releasing tight rivets after re-insertion were better thought out as they hold the chain at a bit of an angle.

The pusher pin on my Park unscrewed. I mean, I blame my partner who was using it at the time, but still, annoying. I guess they designed to be replaceable which is neat but they need better thread lock or something.

ain't nobody got time for that.

Wipe it with a rag, lube it then leave it overnight unless I want to form a protective coating of rust for the LOLs

The makita is cordless and much more powerful. It means I can dry the chain outdoors as I built a rack for bike washing by my outdoor taps.

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Wait, you guys wash bikes?

Wait, you guys wash bikes?

Never.

Phew

My e-mtb has more moving parts - pivots, suspension, dropper post, and the higher torque going through the drivetrain etc etc that I’d rather try to keep it clean and working well. Given the cost of sram transmission chain and cassette I’d like to maximise lifespan, so cleaning and lubing to avoid grinding sand and grit into these parts makes sense.

So I am a clean wrong ‘un while you are a dirty right ‘un?

You dont have to wash your bikes if you dont ride them...