What is one tool you never knew how you lived without?
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Hephaestus29
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A computer, I didn't get my first one until 2000 but there are a lot of times I wish I never got one to begin with, because I spend waaaay too much time on it. Seriously though it is a very useful tool for research, learning, storing things on etc.
Kaervak
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Don't forget, spending a lot of money with. eBay has been dangerous with tool purchases as of late.
As for my most useful tool, a proper full size floor jack. I've had a little trolley jack for a couple years now, finally bought a proper full size jack. Such a huge difference in usability.
blue dog
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cordless impact.
wreckerman5357
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Good ratchets. Before I got my Dual 80s I used Craftsman. I don't know how I could tolerate how ****** my 3/8" and 1/2" cmans were. The teardrop 1/4" I had was more ergonomic than the other two (RPs) but the guts were just as lousy. I still use there sockets almost exclusively, but I wouldn't piss on the best part of a Cman ratchet.
Lotek
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Snap-On 7.2v screwdriver, use it constantly with a 7mm magnetic bit, drill bits, and even screwdriver bits.
softailgarage
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Milwaukee "hackzall", I can cut almost anything (like butter) with this little baby. 
ajchien
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Garage door opener.
junk4dummies
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Door opener is a hoot.
For me It is an air compressor. I use all my tools and machines but the compuressor keeps my gools going, put air in all 56 tires, blows the dirt our of things and blows out the dust and chips in the shop. Seldom a day goes by without one.
Sad as it sounds, with a tool box full of tools and thousands invested, not a day goes by (when I turn wrenches) that I don't use this thing 10-30 times a day.
Free from most any tool truck.
I don't know why, but find it useful for almost anything and everything.
Free from most any tool truck.
I don't know why, but find it useful for almost anything and everything.
poolmike
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My recent purchase of a hot water pressure washer. I am always involved with old car/truck/tractor restoration and 50 year old hardened grease is always a problem to remove. Picked up a used Hotsy 1000psi pressure washer with a burner on it and it literally melts grease off of whatever I hit it with. Paid $400 for it. Best $400 I have ever spent.
bsaint
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The only tool that's never gotten me out of trouble (only into)...
Hose clamp pliers
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Don't use them every day but.....
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SilentUnicorn
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My leather-man
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bobcatdan
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Knipex pilerwrench and 3 lbs Estwing drilling hammer.
NJHandyGuy
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pretty much all of the above but i gotta be honestnt ratchetong wrenches (flame suit on)
jeffmoss26
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bench grinder!
A 3/8 impact. It is light years better than and 3/8 air ratchet the only time is use one is in hard to reach areas like say a hex bolt on a rear caliper. also a good set of screwdrivers, We all know that mismashed set of worn out craftsman and other random brands that consumes a whole drawer. Well after i got a good set of Williams hard handles i was set. now just for the torx screwdriver i need oh so much.
chris142
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Air compressor
Flounder_Pounder
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There are a lot for me... But the Dewalt cordless 1/4" impact is one I've had for couple of years now and would really miss...
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GoBlue
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Gear wrenches, 1/4 in. impact, Snap on dual 80's (crazy strong!)
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Ign
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2 post lift. I whine if I ever have to crawl under anything anymore.
Patrick Boyle
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I'm going to second this. I don't have a shop large enough to own one, but on the farm it's a miracle. It'll blow through the nastiest grime almost instantly and make parts look brand new. Saves a ton of time and headache.
bcradio
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Huh?
djjsr
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Cordless drill.
G_P
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A good set of prybars and punches.
Sad as it sounds, with a tool box full of tools and thousands invested, not a day goes by (when I turn wrenches) that I don't use this thing 10-30 times a day.
Free from most any tool truck.
I don't know why, but find it useful for almost anything and everything.
Amen! I don't bother tackling a job that involves wire connectors unless I gave one on me.
That, combined with a good pocket flash light!
crewchief888
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i'd have to say it was the 1st toolbox i bought that had wheels on it.
2chipped
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X 2200 my dewalt saves me 3 hrs per day.
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Sad as it sounds, with a tool box full of tools and thousands invested, not a day goes by (when I turn wrenches) that I don't use this thing 10-30 times a day.
Free from most any tool truck.
I don't know why, but find it useful for almost anything and everything.
Quite possibly the most useful tool in my box.
Tjc
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Hammer and nails.
freeskier
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swivel sockets, a good compressor and a mini pick set
garboui
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Multimeter. Like no other mechanical too that can be substituted for in a lot of cases, a fully functioned DMM is indispensable when debugging electrical systems and circuits.