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In all reality, not very many. But, it depends on what you do. I used more 12pt's with truck & equipment then with automotive (truck & equipment needed less bit sockets, torx & hex pretty much covered it) More of the 12pt argument as I see it is having all bases covered (shallow sockets...

I have a couple Diamond "monkey wrenches" that came in handy from time to time, I also have one of these Ridgid "hex wrenches" in 10" that was useful. https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/hex-wrenches Easy enough to tighten with a larger wrench once snug with one of them. The 8" wide jaw...

I have some semi deep FDX sockets, I'm not sure I'd want to use them as go to's as they fit pretty tight on new hardware. I dont see them marring/damaging bolts (I dont think any socket will except a turbo socket). I like them for rusted away hardware where the hex was 13mm and is now...

The steel handle Fiskars shovel is my go-to, Menards had the same shovel a couple years before Fiskars, bought on and it's been great. Then they discontinued it. Couple years later the were selling the Fiskars which is identical. They take abuse really well. Heavy, but whatever. the weight...

Nah, too many bitey snakes & such for my liking. It would be nice if winter would leave though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate_conversion_coating Parkerizing is the most common impact socket finish, though some use a black oxide finish or similar.

I have an 18" fixed head Matco, I use it more for "reach" then anything, Typically on belt tensioners (if it fits). Last use was on some rear shock bolts where nothing else really worked that well (RAV4 IIRC). Probably use it once a week or so, It's more of a specialty ratchet that works...

IME spline can remove slightly rounded stuff, though it isnt always very good at it. If spline drive does the rounding no bueno. On 6pt stuff, the Matco non slips or the Astro flank bite work well. For 12pt, the spline is worth a shot to try, If they come out, going back in may be an...

Where Snap-on does better then most would be 12pt sockets, they are generally considered the thinnest. FDX also seem to be worthwhile, but they are kinda specialty as mentioned, not something I would want to be using everyday on new or rusty bolts (severely corroded bolts are their strong...

I have a Matco set (probably Vim), they have held up pretty well for what they are and can take quite a bit of torque actually.

The spline type lug nuts are somewhat common around here, I picked up a "key/socket" for the 12mm thread size from Dorman that fits them and tacked it into a 1/2 drive socket. Considerably thinner than a Matco non slip socket (which also works with these style nuts).

What I use depends on what vehicle is in is question regarding belts, The GW belt tool is decent, I use better crowfeet socket then what it comes with, as needed. Though I prefer the 18" matco ratchet or one of the Kabo or GW 0* long box wrenches with the flex head if I can get away with...

Depends on the hub, most are pretty solid to where hammering should damage anything. Preference to using an air hammer & long punch though. Couple things I've run into is the new stud being to large of a diameter on the shoulder to fit the hole in the hub (aftermarket hub) and also not...

IME they work better, though if you try hard enough you can still round off/distort flare nuts with the open end. Also saves having two wrenches in you hand and/or pocket when futzing with stuff.

I've got a mix of brushed & brushless, The brushed are ok in general, though brushless are generally better. The 2554 stubby 3/8 is a drastic improvement over the 2454 3/8 impact, both fuel models. So there can be a difference with brushless. The drills I have are brushed, they're ok...

FWIW, I ditched the cap it has and store the funnel in a square bucket with other funnels. The adapters are on a peg board.

A must have IMO, some newer cars have short fillers and/or baffles to make a normal funnel unusable. Not real expensive either. My only gripe is they need a 6" extension for it.

The ones I have has the Napa logo on the back of the head, your typical GW 60tooth unit otherwise. Napa stuff was US Danaher tools for a long time until around '09(?) or so, then Gearwrench rebrands for about 2-3 years then Carlyle came about.

I've got a few GP sockets, no issues, I prefer Sunex though. Easier to acquire and warranty (Napa/Carlyle rebrands them). I've broken a few in 3/8 drive, heavy use split the side, but never one in 1/2 drive. I have broken some of the thin wall lug nut sockets but those are a bit different...

9LN & 6LN would be my go to sizes, 4LN is nice to have at times. I use the 9LN's as brake spring pliers. Peterson's are the way to go for the most part, I do have some Milwaukee's, the jaw length is shorter and slightly wider, but I really have not used them enough to form an opinion...