Little odds and ends tools?

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hey guys. What are some gadgets or random specialized tools you guys have found over the years that make jobs easier? I ask because I just found a wire tape for running wires in a car that I had no idea existed, I've always either used a coat hanger or unbolted things to run wires. Let's say, under 30$.

 

[MarlynOC]

You can always use a magnet to pull the wires through by putting it against the car and have a magnetic nut on the wire to move it through spaces. Just put magnet on outside and wire on inside and move slowly

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Mechanical fingers, telescopic inspection mirror, telescopic magnet, magnifying glass,
long handled razor blade scraper, the round brushes made for cleaning rifles and shotgun barrels, spring loaded clothespins, miniature flashlight. Eight inexpensive, simple things that come in handy.

 

[FigureItOut]

Hey guys. What are some gadgets or random specialized tools you guys have found over the years that make jobs easier? I ask because I just found a wire tape for running wires in a car that I had no idea existed, I've always either used a coat hanger or unbolted things to run wires. Let's say, under 30$.

I'm curious about what you found, can you link to it? For running wires around the dash or say from the mirror to the A-pillar, I use the little yellow, 1 foot fiberglass rods from HF. For longer runs like down the headliner of an SUV or up the frame of a truck, I use 3 foot fish rods from Labor Saving Devices.

 

[HaroRider]

Mechanical hand is a good one, also wire harness disconnect tool. Magnets as well..I dont know if you consider that a "odd or end"

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I'm curious about what you found, can you link to it? For running wires around the dash or say from the mirror to the A-pillar, I use the little yellow, 1 foot fiberglass rods from HF. For longer runs like down the headliner of an SUV or up the frame of a truck, I use 3 foot fish rods from Labor Saving Devices.

The wire worm at the bottom

http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/shoptools.htm

 

[landrover bodger]

for running wires I use an old mig liner if needed to reach something I tape a magnet to it