/diy/ I'm a 19 y/o student who works at a small town hardware store. I've been there a little over a year. I don't like drinking and it's about to get piss cold and dark very early. Can anyone recommend any projects? As of now my skillset is limited and I am looking to expand. I plan on lurking /ohm/, however I am a fan of woodworking, I just don't know where to even begin. I just found this board, be gentle.
Oh also can anyone reccomend a decent multitool? I have had a Leatherman Wingman. It wasn't the greatest but I liked it until I lost it. My current EDC is a Buck Vantage (we sell them) however I often find myself having to search for tools that i could otherwise have in a pocket tool (pliers, wirecutters, knife, screwdrivers)
>pic related
>>1094672
>can anyone reccomend a decent multitool?
>I just found this board
Obviously
>>1094672
well you could start by not ever using the term "EDC" again
>>1094672
Buy a pocket hole jig, everyone on here loves them and will be proud of your woodwork when you post it
>>1094672
Victorinox Swisstool if you want a 'multitool', one of their many nice pocket knives if you want something, well, more like a pocket knife. I've found their fit and finish to get the best. If a leatherman was disappointing Victorinox is the only one I know of that will be better in that department.
Obviously Leatherman is great.
I personally use this because it's cheaper:
https://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Arrival-Multi-function-Outdoor-Multi-tool/dp/B00CBP1TK2
Works well enough for my once/twice a day tasks at work, because I work on the 1st floor but my office/tools are on the 3rd floor, and my job rarely requires tools anyway.
>>1094689
>https://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Arrival-Multi-function-Outdoor-Multi-tool/dp/B00CBP1TK2
I've seen that before, my only concern was that it looked a touch clunky and oversized. It fits well in your pocket? I'm not a fan of belt sheaths/clips
>>1094686
>carrying victorinox pocket knife that isnt an SAK
Garbo
>>1094794
>literally a swiss army knife with pliers on it
/CompE/ fag here. Let me know if you have any questions about /ohm/ stuff. As far as multitools, I've had the same Gerber since I was 10. It's been used to cut small trees, left in the dirt and rain, taken more than 10 years of abuse with zero oiling or sharpening and it's still my favorite tool. It still looks and feels brand fucking new.
>>1094672
Learn how to carve or chipcut. It is a great winter activity. You can make spoons, ornaments, wimzies, inlays, pipes.
>>1094694
Yeah it's not very big
>>1094672
>I don't like drinking yet
ftfy
Op make a wooden clock. Lots of yt and other info. You can make a pretty decent one with the most basic tools. Learn about gearing and shit, impress your friends. And I'm not kidding. There can be a little metal work involved but you can completely avoid needing a metal (or wood) lathe and succeed.
Ave did a vid on how to heat your workbench cheaply
>>1094672
Best projects will increase your ability to do more projects. Wooden tool boxes, woodworking bench, saw horses etc are worth having.
For multitools I like my Leatherman 300. I'm a mechanic but don't have my rollaround everywhere. I wear out multitools and Leatherman are quick with warranty replacements.