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Just went down the aliexpress rabbit hole again. Theres really everythinf for some of really niche things that i wouldnt ever buy, but some things really do look appealing. I wonder what do you guys use daily thats worth lets say under $20

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[–] Hyzerflip 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

A metal 2mm mechanical pencil set. I use it for woodworking and absolutely love it.

[–] TheMauveAvenger 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Biggest thing for woodworking for me was just buying more pencils. I bought a pack of 30 or so and put all of them in a cup attached to the wall. Now I just grab a new one if I forget where I put it down.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Did you forget your ear? I thought all woodworkers kept their pencil on their ear.

I recently bought an electrician's pouch that velcros around my belt. Great for holding screws, square and pencils. Think of it as a wall cup on your belt.

[–] spittingimage 1 points 1 year ago

Did you forget your ear? I thought all woodworkers kept their pencil on their ear.

Not the clumsy ones. Not after a little while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hard to tuck a pencil in the ear when also wearing safety glasses and hearing protection.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

True that. I'm less careful when using my compound miter saw or circular saw.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

ditto. also keep one on each side of the miter saw and at the table saw to use the eraser side as an 11th finger when needed

[–] DeadpanSlim 3 points 1 year ago

I've been a huge fan of this Hultafors Dry Marker for carpentry and woodworking. Having that sheath with a built-in sharpener is excellent too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I've got a Staedtler 2mm and sharpener that I've had for at least 20 years now. They both have a permanent spot of honor on my lathe stand.