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[Cordless Tool FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tools/wiki/cordlessfaq)

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* /r/HowTo

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* /r/Motorcycles

* /r/Multitools 

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* /r/SpecializedTools

* /r/ToolPorn

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<div class="md"><ul>
<li>Please feel free to submit static images, dynamic images, videos, memes... anything having to do with tools. If you&#39;re a newbie or DIYer, feel free to ask our experienced experts for advice.</li>
<li>We all love them, we all use them and we want to see what you find!</li>
<li>If you feel your post was caught by the spam filter, message the mods <a href="http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FTools">HERE</a> and we&#39;ll get all up in there to unclog it.</li>
<li>NO SPAM. All SPAM will be removed immediately and spammers will be blocked. That goes for self promotion as well. This is not the place to promote your youtube channel. We don&#39;t mind if you post a link to a video on your youtube channel, we just ask these submissions are not your primary activity on the subreddit.</li>
<li>Be nice to each other or you will get a stern timeout from our over-qualified mod team.</li>
</ul>

RULES
1. Pants optional, close-toed shoes required. Steel-toe Crocs acceptable.

<ol>
<li>Keep it courteous. No sexist, racist, rude, etc comments.</li>
<li>This sub is not a place to discuss religion or politics.</li>
<li>No advertising or promoting tools, brands, 25000 woodworking plans, your YouTube channel, etc.</li>
<li>No posts promoting crowdfunding projects.</li>
<li>No Amazon affiliate links (they&#39;ll be removed by the Automod).</li>
</ol>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Tools/wiki/cordlessfaq">Cordless Tool FAQ</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Tools/wiki/recommendation">Recommendation Request Form</a>

<ul>
<li>Visit our related subs :</li>
<li><a href="/r/Cars">/r/Cars</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/DIY">/r/DIY</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/FixIt">/r/FixIt</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/HomeImprovement">/r/HomeImprovement</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/HowTo">/r/HowTo</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MachineRescue/">/r/MachineRescue/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MilwaukeeTool/">/r/MilwaukeeTool/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Motorcycles">/r/Motorcycles</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Multitools">/r/Multitools</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/ProjectBike">/r/ProjectBike</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/SpecializedTools">/r/SpecializedTools</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/ToolPorn">/r/ToolPorn</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/ToolTrades/">/r/ToolTrades/</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/Workbenches">/r/Workbenches</a></li>
</ul>
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Tools

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This sub is for tool enthusiasts worldwide to talk about tools, professionals and hobbyists alike. We welcome posts about "new tool day", estate sale/car boot sale finds, "what is this" tool, advice about the best tool for a job, homemade tools, 3D printed accessories, toolbox/shop tours.

NSFW content will get you banned. 


Promotions and ads are not permitted on this sub. NO comments/posts related to politics.


We welcome visitors/DIYers asking questions about which tools to use.

<div class="md">This sub is for tool enthusiasts worldwide to talk about tools, professionals and hobbyists alike. We welcome posts about &quot;new tool day&quot;, estate sale/car boot sale finds, &quot;what is this&quot; tool, advice about the best tool for a job, homemade tools, 3D printed accessories, toolbox/shop tours.

NSFW content will get you banned. 

Promotions and ads are not permitted on this sub. NO comments/posts related to politics.

We welcome visitors/DIYers asking questions about which tools to use.
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What’s the purpose of the chain toggle on this new pouch I bought?