Most Expensive Hand Tool You've Bought
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Being that I'm a geologist, the most expensive hand tool that I've ever bought was my Brunton Pocket Transit. It was a little over $355 with tax and shipping.
The one I really want (Brunton GEO) runs $600-$800 depending on where you get it.
The one I really want (Brunton GEO) runs $600-$800 depending on where you get it.
Toolhorder
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I was too busy working with my tools to notice sorry...
But apparently you weren't too busy working with your tools to comment on this thread.
Catalyze
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Oh my....the Brunton Pocket Transit. When I got out of the Navy back in the 70's, the first job I could get was on a survey crew. We spent a month in the Black Hills of S.D. tromping around doing gold mining claims with our Brunton. I now tend to associate very hard outdoor work with that devise....and hope to never use one again. LOL
My most expensive hand tool would probably be one of the Snap On torque wrenches that I bought. Each of them cost enough that they get wiped and placed in their plastic cases like a shrine.
Craig
My most expensive hand tool would probably be one of the Snap On torque wrenches that I bought. Each of them cost enough that they get wiped and placed in their plastic cases like a shrine.
Craig
Toolhorder
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Nope I'm off today and can't think of what the most expensive one is now. Maybe the 1/2 tech angle torque wrench? $500
SMKS
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I'm a DIY'er who values USA made and first-world made tools. Being a DIY'er, I'm not willing to spend big bucks on my tools, but I want quality brands.
Off the top of my head, my single most expensive tool is an Armstrong Maxx locking flex ratchet. I wasn't sure I'd use it enough to justify the price. But it has turned out to be super handy. It's my most-used ratchet and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Armstrong 3/8" locking flex ratchet. $57 at Harry Epstein.
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Ratchets/11-994.html
I have a couple nice Armstrong and CDI torque wrenches, but I got those on big-time bargains, so I paid less than I did for the Armstrong ratchet.
Off the top of my head, my single most expensive tool is an Armstrong Maxx locking flex ratchet. I wasn't sure I'd use it enough to justify the price. But it has turned out to be super handy. It's my most-used ratchet and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Armstrong 3/8" locking flex ratchet. $57 at Harry Epstein.
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Ratchets/11-994.html
I have a couple nice Armstrong and CDI torque wrenches, but I got those on big-time bargains, so I paid less than I did for the Armstrong ratchet.
EvilWelder
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Snap-on 1" drive ratchet, scary money.
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ihredo4
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Hand tool would be the MAC 3/4" torgue wrench I bought last year. $200 at a pawn shop.
About $400 with a big handle? My 3/4 drive was like 300 with a handle.
I always wondered what the purpose of the SO 1" drive ratchet was. I mean the longest handle they make for it is 36". If you need to pull out a 1" drive ratchet, whatever it is you're cranking must be either massive or hella tight and chances are 36" of leverage won't touch it. I have the 3/4" with a big handle and have yet to break or even see one break so I doubt strength is an issue. The only thing I can see is if you already have 1" drive sockets and don't want to use an adapter.
I've got a bunch of nice tools, but I've always bought them on-sale, or found them at pawn shops and garage sales.
I guess the two that stick out in my mind were when I was 17 (25 years ago!) I bought a Ratcheting screwdriver from Snap-on for $35, and my dad hit the roof... until he used it the first time.
I also bought a BluePoint brake line flare kit for $93. It's up past $150 now, but still one of the best tools I've got.
I've bought some things off the snap-on truck... gasket scrapers, strippers, etc. etc., but I don't think I've ever spent more than $45.
-Brad
I guess the two that stick out in my mind were when I was 17 (25 years ago!) I bought a Ratcheting screwdriver from Snap-on for $35, and my dad hit the roof... until he used it the first time.
I also bought a BluePoint brake line flare kit for $93. It's up past $150 now, but still one of the best tools I've got.
I've bought some things off the snap-on truck... gasket scrapers, strippers, etc. etc., but I don't think I've ever spent more than $45.
-Brad
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2JZGTESC300
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Does a Hand held computer counts as a tool? I used it daily. In my case, Snap On Verdict D7 Wireless Diagnostic System with European loaded and all the OBDI adapters. Paid $11,400 for it.
Beats the heck trying to do things the manual way of testing sensors on car and getting their values. The Verdict D7 monitors and display all sensor values.
For instant; Fuel pressure, MAP sensors, MAF sensors, EGR, Cams, Crank, Knock, Temperature, the list goes on and on.
Efficiency and speed is where the money is at.
Beats the heck trying to do things the manual way of testing sensors on car and getting their values. The Verdict D7 monitors and display all sensor values.
For instant; Fuel pressure, MAP sensors, MAF sensors, EGR, Cams, Crank, Knock, Temperature, the list goes on and on.
Efficiency and speed is where the money is at.
Steevo
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Define "Hand Tool"?
Oh my!
EvilWelder
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Just the head was 400, add the 2 handles for 150 a piece and do the math
The 3/4" drive complete set hurt too.
5lima30
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Glock model 36.
BullfrogJohnson
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I dont see the point of the 1" either. On the other hand I have broken my 3/4" drive 36" handle before. Never by hand, its always been hooking it to the crane. My most expensive tool ive bought is my snappy 4 way angle head wrench set.
sdguy55
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Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean you hooked your snappy 36 3/4 bar up to a CRANE? Have to hear this.
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Heavy Metal Doctor
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BRUTUS3R250D 1/2" torque wrench
kiall1987
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1 Inch ratchet
canuckian
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For a single hand tool, mines pretty tame compared to a lot of the ones listed - Snap On SHLF80 ratchet.
That was the first handgun I bought for myself when I turned 21.
Just the head was 400, add the 2 handles for 150 a piece and do the math
The 3/4" drive complete set hurt too.
Oops I didn't realize they were that spendy. Do you use 1 inch drive sockets or just an adapter and 3/4 sockets?
5mall5nail5
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CDI torque wrench
EvilWelder
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I have some BIG 1" drive sockets for pulling apart the heavy stuff, and an adapter, nothing like having 6 feet of handle to reef on when you need it.
ihredo4
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Guess i could add my Engine stand to the most expensive hand tool since it has a hand crank to roll the engine over to work on it.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/otc1735.html
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/otc1735.html
Tool that is used by hand and is part of your toolbox. Ex: Ratchet, screwdriver, wrench, hammer ect.