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I’ve been redneck wrenching for years. Only had a basic Craftsman set. But 2 yrs ago I took a part time job at one of my local parts stores and immediately began to become a tool whore. I have SOOOO learned that quality tools are a must, not just a want. Not going to go and buy $20,000 worth of Snap On, but will buy some select stuff to round out my tools. I would have to say my favorite and most valuable tool would have to be my new 24″ breaker bar. Next will be an air compressor that has some balls and a “real” impact wrench.
I think my favorite tool has to be my pocket screw driver. I use that all the time. Secondly would be my scan tool 🙂
without a doubt my favorite 2 tools are:
The motive power bleeder – I bleed my brakes and clutches on a regular basis. I have now done my cars severla times and many of my friend’s cars as well. I have modified the mehtod of use for easy cleaning. Basically I just use the Motive to pressurinze system. It’s great.
The second is my electric impact wrench I bought from Harbor Freight for like $40. Best investment I ever made. It is a little bigger than my air impact, si it can’t get into as many places, but I can take it anywhere. Everyone has a plug. Few have an air tank. I have used it many times and many places. Best money I ever spend on my cars.
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Thats true and untrue! You can watch his videos until your blue in the face but until you have tools you will never accomplish anything. With that being said, what is your favorite tool?
has to be my new set of ratchet spanners…… great for getting in to tight spots that a normal ratchet can’t fit and makes the job nice and quick! i think eric showed a set when he was at the tool expo! but other than that just a simple set of old school spanners …. can’t go wrong with a clasic T)
My favorites are prob my metric gear wrenches,wobble ended stubby gear wrenches,pedal pumper,any air tools they make things so much easier!
for me id say…. for speed and saving time.. air tools and my impact driver. i just started using the driver and man does it save time and wear and tear on the wrists. otherwise the good old pocket screwdriver is a must. definatly a handy tool to have on hand. i havn’t tried the power probe yet but im seeing more and more videos on it…. its getting me curious
My personal favorite tool is my Hammerhead. It’s made by Ingersoll-Rand. It’s a 3/8 drive impact gun cleverly disguised as an air ratchet. As far as tool brands goes, I personally prefer Matco to Snap-On. Partially because I’ve broken more Snap-On tools than any other brand (Craftsman and Harbor Freight included), and at all the shops I’ve worked at, the Snap-On dealer would show up once every couple of months, whereas the Matco dealer would show up at least once a week.
For me its definitely wise grips and a holow pipe that i use as an extension for my wheel cross to get the stubborn lug nuts. And i have this racing jack that jacks the vehicle up by pumping it a few times 🙂
I do have to add this in. It’s a 3/8″ digital torque wrench that does in/lbs, ft/lbs, and newton meters. Best feature is it does torque to yield built in (torque to 80 lb/ft plus 80 degrees) for head bolts, etc. I paid $261 bucks with 60 percent off, but I find myself using it when I normally just trust my feel, because I love it.
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LOVE IT!My metric swivel sockets. TrueCraft I believe is the brand, from Japan.
Second would be either my DVOM (a fairly simple Craftsman) or dead blow hammer (HF, like most of my stuff). Oh and jack stands are nice too because I don
My favorite is my air compressor. It powers my air tools, cleans up the garage, inflates tires, blows out carburetors, etc, etc, etc. It really makes working in the garage easier. Gen3
Hey All,
Being on the other side of the Atlantic, mean although I recognize the Snap-on, Irwin references etc – don’t really get the Sears or Home-depot stuff.
Having said that, most of teh language of tools is universal 🙂
I would have to go with “Mowin4Cash4″ choice on the breaker bar as my best low price purchase that I use the most and get me out of the most trouble. It is a Sealey 600mm 1/2” which was on offer and set me back the princely sum of
My favorite tool? That’s a hard question to answer when you have so many, but I’d have to say that the tool I turn to a lot is a stupid self adjusting wrench my wife bought me for Christmas many eons ago. It’s one of those spring loaded type that bite like a pipe wrench, but the 3/8ths ratchet version of a pipe wrench, if you know what I mean. It’s great for things like rounded off rear brake line fittings or things you need to get a little extra bite on it, or metric and standard just don’t seem to get a good enough grip on. I bring it to the junkyard everytime I go.
My favorite tool to get? A garage. I’ve been working outside for far too long ( over 15 years ) and I need a space. The day my garage gets built and I open the door for the first time is going to be a major celebration. Many a beer will be spilled on that floor before the first drops of oil are, let me tell you what! C8-)
Witco (Wilde) Angle Nose Slip Joint Pliers. There is no substitute….Had mine since 1990….my absolute favourite hand tool….they’re never out of reach when there’s a job to be done. Can’t say enough about them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6c_axDoXv4
here are some of the tools of my trade……could only do 10 min worth will update soon.
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