The Best Tool You Own

[iceman]

Oh just wreck something random. You're in Ohio, no one will notice.

[Meadow Skipper]

I bought a 3' wrecker bar from Harbor Freight after a friend caught a rock in his rear-wheel dually. Took an hour to pry that fucker out! Decided that a wrecker bar was a handy thing to have after that. Of course, I'll likely never use it.

Wrecker bars are cool things to have, but what you needed was a chain, rookie:


Or connect the end of the chain to something. But hey, if you had an hour with nothing else to do...

[Kailua_Boys]

40 dollar Harbor Freight electric impact wrench. Zips lugs off quickly and can break most passenger car bolts loose. Well worth the price.

[iceman]

Harbor Freight is just ridiculous for seldom-used tools. I hate to buy from them but it's hard not to sometimes. Pallet jack that I may never use again? Harbor Freight.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I have this steel wrecking bar, I don't even know where it came from, I didn't buy it. I guess one of the guys left it behind when they were building the house. I love it and will have it the rest of my life. Just like this one pretty much.



I use the Wonder Bar more though, that's a good tool too. Mine's from Vaughan, it's easy 25 years old and good as new.

Funny, I was gonna post the 'Wonder Bar'. With a Wonder Bar and a 20 oz framing hammer I can demolish just about anything.

[adrenalated]

This thing is fucking dope. It's a universal nut driver for 1/4" sockets, but also has the female end to make it a ratchet extension. I need the 3/8" version. Every mechanic needs one of these.

[hatchgreenchile]

Old reliable hand axe , hammer and mini sledge. 4 lb. and it's the ultimate camp tool !

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Old reliable hand axe , hammer and mini sledge. 4 lb. and it's the ultimate camp tool !

Is that shit or brains on there?

[hatchgreenchile]

Brains. Bear to be specific

[east or bust]

This thing is fucking dope. It's a universal nut driver for 1/4" sockets, but also has the female end to make it a ratchet extension. I need the 3/8" version. Every mechanic needs one of these.

I need one of those

[twodogs]

[iceman]

This thing is fucking dope. It's a universal nut driver for 1/4" sockets, but also has the female end to make it a ratchet extension. I need the 3/8" version. Every mechanic needs one of these.

I need one of those. Who makes it?

[SKIP IN7RO]

I need one of those. Who makes it?

Yep, that thing would be a nice addition to the toolbox. Found this one:https://www.amazon.com/Armstrong-11-...er+with+female

[adrenalated]

Yeah I bought it from Matco but it says Armstrong on the side

[BmillsSkier]

Has anyone mentioned Harbor Freight chop saws?

[iceman]

Has anyone mentioned Harbor Freight chop saws?

Dude I pay attention but you are the king of the cross-reference. For sure. Keep it up.

[BmillsSkier]

Dude I pay attention but you are the king of the cross-reference. For sure. Keep it up.

I'm like an encyclopedia Brittanica of TGR nonsense.

It's in the 'interests' section of my resume.

[iceman]

Commonlaw thinks he's on it but you crush that punk.

[BmillsSkier]

Commonlaw thinks he's on it but you crush that punk.

Thank you sir. This is high praise and I'm definitely updating the resume tonight.

[bluespark]

Knipex 13-160 is EDC in work pant tool pocket.

Pro's;

Strip 14-18-20 (also a 10-12-14 model),
cut wire/cable like a dream,
tips can act as flat blade screwdriver,
zip-tie puller/trimmer,
crimp ferrules,
turn locknuts,
strip cable jackets,
pull out slim Phoenix fuse holders,
punch KO's,
pull nose hairs,
trimmed weeds on occasion,
place/terminate wire in crowded j-box
small/easily carried
German steel

Con's:

~$40,
fear of losing



Second is my moto scissor lift on wheels. Easily bring the work up to comfortable height, and wheel dis-assembled bikes around garage. (non-skid mat is hosed due to many oil/chemical baths, soon to be replaced)


Third is the aforementioned Knipex PliersWrench. I have a 7" set, super versatile. Low profile, narrow jaws can access difficult places. Smooth jaws don't mar delicate finishes. Special design multiplies the power generated, my 7" pair can deform a penny pretty good

[old goat]

Harbor Freight is just ridiculous for seldom-used tools. I hate to buy from them but it's hard not to sometimes. Pallet jack that I may never use again? Harbor Freight.

same here. went there for a chain hoist to lift the motor on my dust collector and hold it in one place so I could bolt it to the stand, 5 feet off the ground. worked so well--now I'm looking for other things I can hoist.

[TheSilverSurfer]

Dewalt cordless caulking gun. Every time I use it I wish I had bought it many years ago

[lionelhutz]

8" wustoff chef's knife.

I've had dozens and dozens of fancy and/or speciality knives in my life but none have been anywhere as useful or as durable as the standard chef's knife.

[Timberridge]

My Redmax blower. I can stand in my yard and blow 50' in either direction. It's made for men that love to blow stuff.

Air flow in pipe:
908 cfm
Air speed:
206 mph

[Viva]

It's made for men that love to blow stuff.

PM Tinted.