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Discuss Odd tools in the Plumbing Tools at Plumbers Forums; Saw a thread earlier when ecowarm mentioned about using a shave hook for shaving lead! Ordered already, was just wondering what other odd tools you guys own or find usefull ...
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    Saw a thread earlier when ecowarm mentioned about using a shave hook for shaving lead! Ordered already, was just wondering what other odd tools you guys own or find usefull in our game..

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    I thought we was talking people

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    best tool , paint brush

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    Gotta love the gorilla tub, I bet the guy/ girl who thought up that idea is rolling in it now!
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    a axe for ideals saying that i actually repaired one today rather than kill it

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    Dremel. Used it loads of times over the years.
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    Angle grinder. Use it for everything I can. Surprising really. I only bought it to cut flues
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    Odd tool and ecowarm used together!!!!!
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    Bicycle pump for pressure testing.
    DeWalt 18v screwdriver.
    Dustpan and brush.
    I'm not a complete idiot; some parts are missing

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    Quote Originally Posted by gas man View Post
    a axe for ideals saying that i actually repaired one today rather than kill it
    Repaired with an axe, well done GM
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    Bicycle pump for pressure testing.
    DeWalt 18v screwdriver.
    Dustpan and brush.
    I dont class a dust pan and brush an odd tool?
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    A magnet great for retrieving tools and screws

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    Quote Originally Posted by ecowarm View Post
    I dont class a dust pan and brush an odd tool?
    I do cos most tradesmen round here don't seem to have one.
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    Not a tradesman without one imo
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