I’ve been using the same floor jack for over 15 years. I think I bought it at a garage sale in Norman, OK… It has served me well through the years, but I’m finally ready to step up and get something that is more convenient. See, most of my old cars sit pretty damned low and the traditional jack just won’t get under them for the most part. As a result, I find myself driving up on old 2×4’s or anything else that can give me the extra lift to get a jack under the car.

This thread actually started in November of 2009. It has quickly become one of my favorite threads on the site… If you are into vices (and who isn’t?), you need to do yourself a favor and spend the next half hour digging on this!

I was cruising the H.A.M.B. this morning and stumbled on to an old post covering hand made tools. I thought you fellas might enjoy it as much as I did. Check it out here.

And… while we are at it, why don’t we make our own post? Post your hand made tools as a reply. My favorite will get a little prize…

Tom Anderson is well respected in the “Everyday Carry” world for his gorgeous titanium pens and his high performing torches. However, he also makes titanium tools as well and I figured some of these might interest you guys. His precision screwdrivers, magnetic drivers, torx drivers, and t-grip drivers are VERY light, very strong, and expertly crafted in Tom’s small machine shop. They are also really damned expensive… I covet them, but admittedly don’t have a real use for the titanium jewels.

This is pretty bitchin’… Quirky put their noggins towards developing a modular multi-tool. They came up with the Switch, which is essentially a folding tool with interchangeable bits. Depending on your needs and the size of the tool you want to carry, you simply add or omit bits. Ingenious… I wonder if it’s as durable or reliable as a Leatherman?

I think I’ll order one and report back.

Check out all of the details here.