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Leatherman crunch has vice grips

Love Van's videos. I want to be a hater on the multi tool suggestion so bad.. but also need to try to think back to when I didn't have all the tools. For the price, it does get a lot done. ..but, When I hear Leatherman I just cringe and envision a striped flathead screw. I guess just have an ego about right tool for the job now that I've built a legit tool collection.

I can also recommend getting torx bits, specifically 15,20,25 and 30. that and hex bits

If you’re a casual diy’er, get Hercules or Bauer tools from Harbor Freight. People might give me shit but I don’t care. Entirely good enough tools with high quality batteries at descent prices. And they’re actually not cheap, but you just don’t pay for the ‘brand’ as you do for the ones mentioned here. For corded, buy whatever is available and decently priced, no brand loyalty needed there.

I got neither famous nor rich and just was left with saw dust everywhere in the backyard. ive also lost respect as I have ryobi power tools.

Please, more videos like this!

I watched this two years ago and it made me think about building things, now my primary hobby it's to build furniture with hand tools with minimal power tools. Thank you Van!

Gotta say, I disagree with the hate on flat heads. Each has its own practical application.

I love the aesthetic

Van is the older brother I didn’t know I needed.

Flathead screws are forbidden. You are my man!

Van is so much more interesting than his brother I can’t get enough of this guy😊

that NASA leatherman is absolute fire

No Craftsman😢 I love Craftsman.

Robertson screws are superior, please don’t use Philips it seems to be just a weird reasonless preference here but they are not good. Roberson #2 please, thank you.

Why did he write Kubrick is Dead on the tapes?

Good tools are expensive. A multimeter that would be ideal is 550 new. Probably can get it for 200 used maybe a worse one cheaper.

I don't have a lot of tools but I do have a pop rivet gun which I used to repair my aluminium ladder. I need to get the Dremmel 200 and/or SMALL angle grinder. I have a corded Bosch jigsaw like you do but you've convinced me to get a Japanese pull saw (yes, I think "AND"). :-) Thanks for the great video. Why didn't you recommend a hand drill guide, which I'm going to by asap? I don't have a drill press (but I have 3 hand drills) and I don't know how many times I need to drill perpendicular to the surface.

Start with a good electric drill. This is now YOUR brand. You’ll save money not needing to buy other electric batteries + chargers with new tools.

12 volts are cool until it’s time for tap cons

Flathead screws are evil. Phillips is better. Much better. But Torque (Torx) IS BEST. Once you get torx screws you never go back.

Go with bauer from harbor freight if you don’t care enough to get “contractor brand”

The craftsman who does not know the value of a slotted screw is not truly experienced. The 18-volt impact driver stands up and is balanced. Your tools are for a decorator, not a builder.

Great vid!

Don't get the 12V model of any tool. Get the 40V model. If you can't handle the extra weight you are a sissy.

No

The link is indeed not right there...

If you don't think multi-tools don't have vise grips, then you ain't used no Leatherman Crunch. Or, Rigid. Stanley Fatmax 16' or 25'. What about a hammer, pry bar, pliers, adjustable pliers, utility knife? To name a few...

I love this video so much, I keep watching this again and again

damn sir, that cord saw is looking so damn good after all the work done.

Get a Ridgid subcompact cordless drill and be done. Power is better than 12v and it's not that big.

Hilarious and awesome

Very good video! I'd like to add a pen which works kn wood and metal and some gloves ;)

lost me at 12v bud.

Step 1: hold yard sale for the mountain of tools I own already
Step 2: hold a party / basketball match in the space vacated by previous tools
Step 3: buy one tool that does everything
Step 4: relax
Step 5: repeat….

This is supposed to confer wisdom and make a man?

The video i needed 🙏🏼

it's like if hank hill made this video

Noting ever gets done without a grinder 😂

Bless this man, he´s a god-send. I´m motivated, inpired and comforted.

Very philosophical. Remember, the Western saws won the World Wars.

Can I subscribe twice? Great videos man

Great and true film! But one reason I'd suggest getting the 18v versions of your power tools, is that by putting together a simple DIY mount and running 2 or 3 in series, you can power your homebrew electric bicycle (another tool) on the ride to the workshop. (granted, you may walk to yopur workshop, but still...)

Hammer?

1. Multitool's are expensive overhyped rubbish. If you are not limited by the size of your bag - don't even bother.
2. Quality Hex/Torx and other specialized multitools are an exception.
3. A ruler, a tape measure and a vernier caliper are a must.
4. Dremel-like drills with small chucks are less usable than you may think. Better opt for tools with normal chucks.
5. Don't mix PH and PZ - head screwdrivers. Don't use under/oversized bits. Don't use worn-out bits. Buy as many screwdrivers, as necessary.
6. Buying battery-powered tools from different manufacturers means investing in tons of proprietary batteries.