Day Saving Tools

[ste6168]

I carry a few tools in the truck that I don't use often, but when I need to get them out, its because I couldn't have done it any other way!

Today, my Bosch angle driver and Vessel screwdriver saved the day. I was mounting some LED lights (terrible lights, customer purchased them...) under a gunnel, the driver/bit JUST fit! I could have screwed them in with a stubby, but someone before me used a Robertson #2 to mount the old lights, which I don't carry a stubby of! The vessel with square bit saved the day to remove old!

What are you "saves the day" tools?

 

[Kscardsfan]

Too many of those in my life to pick just one lol. But if I had to narrow it down, probably a Klein 11 in 1. Just such a versatile tool.

 

[snickers muncher]

10 inch adjustable wrench. Twice I've used it to shut off a water main line and avoid flooding or lots of damage.

 

[KnurledNut]

10 inch adjustable wrench. Twice I've used it to shut off a water main line and avoid flooding or lots of damage.

Amazes me how many people have no idea where their water meter is or how to shut off the incoming main. A curb key can be a vital day-saving tool.

 

[Ton ton]

What is the hand tool in the OP's picture? It looks like a bit ratchet.

 

[ste6168]

What is the hand tool in the OP's picture? It looks like a bit ratchet.

Yeah, Vessel bit ratchet. Don’t use it very often, it when I need it, it’s likely the only tool that will
get the job done!

VESSEL TOOLS U.S.A., INC

full range of information on product groups ranging from tightening tools such as drivers, bit sockets and air tools to anti-static products in the factory

www.vesseltoolsusa.com

 

[Ton ton]

Yeah, Vessel bit ratchet. Don’t use it very often, it when I need it, it’s likely the only tool that will
get the job done!

VESSEL TOOLS U.S.A., INC

full range of information on product groups ranging from tightening tools such as drivers, bit sockets and air tools to anti-static products in the factory

www.vesseltoolsusa.com

Cool.

 

[trackwelder]

Oxygen lance

 

[Kscardsfan]

Oxygen lance

Damn. That’s getting serious

 

[egdede]

I had to google 'oxygen lance' and now I want one.

 

[trackwelder]

Damn. That’s getting serious

Gets rusted pins out quickly. I cover up well when using one for sure.

 

[peteco]

Knipex pliers wrench

 

[Schurkey]

I couldn't have done it any other way!

What are you "saves the day" tools?

Plain ol' ordinary oxy-acetylene torch. God bless the smoke-wrench. The true "Blue-point" tool.

If it's in one piece, and you need it in two pieces...oxy-acetylene.
If it's in two pieces, and you need it in one...oxy-acetylene.

Yes, there are better, more expensive, and/or more modern methods to get the same or better results, but the equipment is so specialized that it's often impractical.