The Best Tool You Own

[Ted Striker]

Ok. In that case my pen is the best tool I own.

I see what you did there

[Fofo]

My Swiss army pocket knife. It's a medium sized one (not the one with just a blade and a can opener, but not the one with a coffee grinder and a circular saw either).

I carry it all the time and when for some reason I forget it I realize just how much I use it.

[reckless toboggan]

I see what you did there

It's not difficult to see, but it can be really hard with only one eye.

[wyeaster]

Digital Death

killin it wit digidrew

[Pow4Brains]

An air compressor.

[ex-powderbroker]

Taken off the fridge for photo purposes

[dtown]

Most Used: impact driver
Most useful: trailer for the lawn tractor
Most fun: tie between the propane torch and chainsaw

[old goat]

I like the propane torch too--for making creme brulee. (I originally used it for putting pine tar on my xc skis. That was a while back.)

[SKIP IN7RO]

A real answer! Nice. Amazon has them: https://smile.amazon.com/Knipex-0020...x+Cobra+pliers

Why do you like them?

They are a quality and well-designed tool. Originally used them for irrigation work but have found them to be useful for lots of tasks around the house. These are my favorite and most used ones https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-87-01-...+5+inch+pliers super-handy little tool.

If you are wanting a more refined tool that will not mark up what you are plying on, there are these: https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-Tools-...JQPJD40EFGMGGJ

[skuff]

20oz Vaughan framing hammer, circa 1985. Used to build countless homes, decks and whatever needed building... or wrecking.

[old goat]

Candidates for worst tool I own--almost all my cordless drills--ryobi, makita, dewalt--the chucks slip on all of them. Maybe I'm just not strong enough to tighten them enough, but my very old makita 9V never slips.

[SKIP IN7RO]

^I have been impressed with this Bosch drill for at home use, and the price is right. https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-DDB181-...cordless+drill

[dunfree]

Stanley 9 1/2 Block Plane.

[ScrewYou]

Motion pro T handles.. so fast

[JimmyCarter]

They are a quality and well-designed tool. Originally used them for irrigation work but have found them to be useful for lots of tasks around the house. These are my favorite and most used ones https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-87-01-...+5+inch+pliers super-handy little tool.

If you are wanting a more refined tool that will not mark up what you are plying on, there are these: https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-Tools-...JQPJD40EFGMGGJ

Wiha makes some nice pliers too.

As far as simple but incredibly well made tools, I love my wera screwdrivers.

[SKIP IN7RO]

Best winter tool: Felo #3 https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157323...+screwdriver+3

[Meadow Skipper]

Just one? No, I'm going to roll with this one a little. Good tools I work with a fair amount and wouldn't want to do without:
- Snap-on open/box end wrench set and socket ratchets
- skis, Blizzard Kabookies, Scarpa boots
- Milwaukie impact driver
- Swiss Army Knife
- Husky chain saw
- Vise (not Vice!) Grip pliers
- pulaski

I got lots of tools - my place is a dad house, I like to do my own work and I like to have the tools on hand. I have a Fiskars pole saw and loppers that are pretty good tools, but I just hate using them. I really love my snowblower, but I wish it was a Husky or Honda.

Best winter tool: Felo #3 https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157323...+screwdriver+3

^ Nice. I should get one.

[SKIP IN7RO]

As far as simple but incredibly well made tools, I love my wera screwdrivers.

Those are nice. I think the red is what sold me on the Felo.

[basinbeater]

I also love my knipex pliers. I like them enough I have bought more to give as gifts to brighten my friends garage experiences.
Yesterday a helicoil kit saved my mother fucking ass! See 10yo car thread...

[Obstruction]

This week it is the 2 foot long, 1/2" breaker bar.

[Obstruction]

I have a bunch of tools. This Fiskars long pole cutter is pretty good though. It has an 8-foot pole on it, cuts anything up to about an inch like butter. Noticed the driveway looked like Vietnam this morning, cut it back in an hour, took me two hours to clear away the debris. Good tool.

Got one of those, love it. Weirdest thing I've ever had delivered from Amazon. I Always hum the woo eee ooo tune from the Wizard of Oz when I this it on my shoulder to attack the foiliage. (btw not to go all mine's bigger than yours but mine extends to around 14 feet.)

[SKIP IN7RO]

[Skistack]

1 inch belt sander from Harbor Freight. Sharpens kitchen knives, scissors, shovels, mower blades easy-peasy.

[Buster Highmen]

I made a pretty good living off the PC. This one's decent, but #1 son is toasting it with a fine array of 3d games.
I probably use my loppers around here the most on keeping the drive clear as well as an electric lawn mower for tennis court maintenance.
Then there's the flexons and the DPS Lotus 120s.

[zartagen]

Best winter tool: Felo #3 https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157323...+screwdriver+3

If you're using Phillips on your bindings, you're doing it wrong...

Seriously, fuck phillips screws and screwdrivers, there are so many better options that weren't pretty much designed to strip.