klhitman
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yes yes yes and good like using a drill on one!!!!!
Most hated tool
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yes yes yes and good like using a drill on one!!!!!
I guess I'm the only one here that loves a grease gun. Of corse it's all our own equipment, so I don't (usually) have to deal with stuck zerks, etc. I like things being lubed up nicely, and I can't stand that metal on metal sound when it's been a day.
Slotted screws are the enemy, as well as any of the many extraction methods/tools.
As far as the rest, I think I agree with everything so far.
I'll meed you a string trimmer and raise you a chainsaw. I have been cutting down a bunch of pine trees lately to stop the spread of "pine bark bore beetles." Pine gets that wonderful pitch on the blade which makes it more likely to cut your flesh than anything on the tree. If the gas isn't mixed perfectly, then they can be temteramental in the winter. Really, I have a backhoe at my disposal, not sure why I still fight with a chainsaw, but I do.
I'm teaching my son why you get a good job and pay others to do this stuff. Of course that didn't work with my generation, doubtful it will with his, but it's always nice to dream.
Slotted screws are the enemy, as well as any of the many extraction methods/tools.
As far as the rest, I think I agree with everything so far.
I'll meed you a string trimmer and raise you a chainsaw. I have been cutting down a bunch of pine trees lately to stop the spread of "pine bark bore beetles." Pine gets that wonderful pitch on the blade which makes it more likely to cut your flesh than anything on the tree. If the gas isn't mixed perfectly, then they can be temteramental in the winter. Really, I have a backhoe at my disposal, not sure why I still fight with a chainsaw, but I do.
I'm teaching my son why you get a good job and pay others to do this stuff. Of course that didn't work with my generation, doubtful it will with his, but it's always nice to dream.
IDASHO
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The grease gun is certainly on the list,
but at the top of my list is the super simple, FUNNEL.
Ive gone and tossed ALL of my plastic funnels away, and have converted to one-time-use paper funnels.
No more mess.
but at the top of my list is the super simple, FUNNEL.
Ive gone and tossed ALL of my plastic funnels away, and have converted to one-time-use paper funnels.
No more mess.
therealwormey
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phillips screws and impact drivers,rebuilt a yamaha virago other day,the side covers and the cases were held together with philips screws,really if the japanese are so much smarter then why do they still use phillips screws to hold a motor together
don-vee
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So you have to pay their techs to remove them! Genius!
don-vee
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I'll agree with you on the chainsaw as well. Honestly, it seems it doesn't matter if the saw is in PERFECT running condition, or if you drain it, or put Sta-Bil in it, it seems no matter what I do, it will absolutely refuse to start in the spring after storing it for the winter.
meissen
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Universal sockets. The sockets are always heavier than the universal can handle so it's like trying to loosen a bolt with a big soft donkey ***** flopping all around..
IndyGarage
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Slip joint pliers for me. Either conventional slip joints or channel lock type. It always takes me several trys to get them ready to use, then I accidentaly slip them out of position when I'm trying to get the pliers into position to use.
The absolute worst were a set of chinese channel lock knock-offs with the loosey goosey joint that would come unscrewed while you were using them. I used them for years, because I didn't have the money to replace them. I pity the poor Goodwill store customer that picked those things up - come to think of it, I should have destroyed them out of compassion...
Love those Cobras.
The absolute worst were a set of chinese channel lock knock-offs with the loosey goosey joint that would come unscrewed while you were using them. I used them for years, because I didn't have the money to replace them. I pity the poor Goodwill store customer that picked those things up - come to think of it, I should have destroyed them out of compassion...
Love those Cobras.
GN4WHLN
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The Craftsman locking pliers I have always pinch my fingers and piss me off. Not hated, but feared a little is my 1/4 inch electric die grinder. It turns 25,000 RPM and when a bit or wheel come apart it's like a friggen bullit. I ought to use a crash helmet and body armor with that damn thing. It does kick **** with grinding though.
They weren't phillips. Get a good set of JIS drivers, you'll have much more luck.
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I am diametrically opposed to debt. And buying a tool that I have to have to finish a job on credit just makes it feel like I made that much less on the job. Even if I pay it off before the grace period is up, I still feel dirty!
I am diametrically opposed to debt. And buying a tool that I have to have to finish a job on credit just makes it feel like I made that much less on the job. Even if I pay it off before the grace period is up, I still feel dirty!
dabirdguy
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Tie between....
C-ring pliers....I had to do a 700R-4 rebuild. I have 4 different sets, but getting those dam rings off was ...@#$%@#$%@#$%
and...
Ford Water Pump Fan clutch removal tool. We ended up pulling the radiator, the water pump, and cutting the darn thing off with a hammer and chisle.
C-ring pliers....I had to do a 700R-4 rebuild. I have 4 different sets, but getting those dam rings off was ...@#$%@#$%@#$%
and...
Ford Water Pump Fan clutch removal tool. We ended up pulling the radiator, the water pump, and cutting the darn thing off with a hammer and chisle.
therealwormey
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id rather get them to use bolts,i was using a driver with a #3 phillips to break them loose
Sick Puppy
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I so cannot wait to get my set of Vessel JIS drivers...
OP
OccupantRJ
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Any piece of motor equipment that you don't use often enough, so that whenever you go to use it, you have to do SOMETHING to get it going, instead of just getting on with it.
Easterlake
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My doctors index finger! Uhgggg
djjsr
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The toilet plunger.
Usually indicative that something bad has happened ......... or is about to.
Usually indicative that something bad has happened ......... or is about to.
Agree,Grease Gun
C-man Quick Wrenches. The Combination wrenches with a notch in the open end.
They're so ridiculous to use and it actually slows me down. I just want to toss them in the trash everytime I use them but they're the only wrenches I have at home.
They're so ridiculous to use and it actually slows me down. I just want to toss them in the trash everytime I use them but they're the only wrenches I have at home.
earlthegoat2
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Anything related to tires but mostly the cash in my wallet that goes to buying new ones every time I buy a used car. Without fail, they will always need new tires.
Brentocool
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Amen!
shampoop
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1. Grease gun - Always messy, grease won't go into fittings
2. Screwdrivers of any kind - I have nice ones, I just hate them all. Use anything but phillips or slotted fasteners please! Torx are better, but still ****. Triple square (xzn) are fine in my book. But hex is king!
3. Cheetah bead seater - The fact you're using it means that you're working with a stupid pain in the *** tire that won't seat. Screwed before you even use the tool.
4. *CHEAP* snap ring pliers - Bought a big expensive snapon set, hardly an annoyance at all anymore.
5. Trouble lights - Rarely shining in the right direction or bright enough where you need it.
6. Crescent/adjustable wrench - No explanation needed
2. Screwdrivers of any kind - I have nice ones, I just hate them all. Use anything but phillips or slotted fasteners please! Torx are better, but still ****. Triple square (xzn) are fine in my book. But hex is king!
3. Cheetah bead seater - The fact you're using it means that you're working with a stupid pain in the *** tire that won't seat. Screwed before you even use the tool.
4. *CHEAP* snap ring pliers - Bought a big expensive snapon set, hardly an annoyance at all anymore.
5. Trouble lights - Rarely shining in the right direction or bright enough where you need it.
6. Crescent/adjustable wrench - No explanation needed
muibubbles
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Sandblaster (probably cuz mine is a HF one)
spray guns-i **** at painting and its very frustrating.
those pumps to transfer fluids- to fill my transmission is a PITA and im always wearing it on my arm and in my hair.
spray guns-i **** at painting and its very frustrating.
those pumps to transfer fluids- to fill my transmission is a PITA and im always wearing it on my arm and in my hair.
littletoes
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My First thought was "Pick-Axe", as said above, but you guys have hit on some that I never thought of!!!
"Plunger"....is about tops....hehehe not usually my problem, but I refuse to "need" one after someone else!
THINK about that a bit...I'm sure it will then top YOUR list!
What I've learned over the years, if you've used some "cheap" tool-then get a high quality one, you soon learn how "Good", life can be.
So many jobs can be made so much easier by just using the right tool for the job, perhaps/maybe a tool you haven't even heard about?
A GREAT EXAMPLE would be an adjustable basin wrench....ever try and put the nuts on a faucet without one? No room for any other type of wrench or pliers will fit.
"Plunger"....is about tops....hehehe not usually my problem, but I refuse to "need" one after someone else!
THINK about that a bit...I'm sure it will then top YOUR list!
What I've learned over the years, if you've used some "cheap" tool-then get a high quality one, you soon learn how "Good", life can be.
So many jobs can be made so much easier by just using the right tool for the job, perhaps/maybe a tool you haven't even heard about?
A GREAT EXAMPLE would be an adjustable basin wrench....ever try and put the nuts on a faucet without one? No room for any other type of wrench or pliers will fit.
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bobemmerich
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I totally agree on this. I bought a Metric set because they were on sale, and thought they may be worth it. At 9.99 they weren't!
I still have them, but I definately won't be using them. More of a "gimmick" for the homeowner or would-be mechanic.tjmonsen5
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Tools I hate... the cheap craftsman ratcheting wrenches (the big bulky flat ones with exposed gears). they are just plain stupid.
Robogrip - completely useless, slips too much.
cheap soldering irons.
Robogrip - completely useless, slips too much.
cheap soldering irons.
jakeb
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fluid pumps....especially when used with ATF. For one I HATE the smell of ATF two I hate the smell of ATF all over my arm, shirt, pants, hair.
KnurledNut
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locks and keys:
for this and that,
and this and that,
and this and that... ARG!!!
think how many keys you have and how many you have no clue what they go to...
for this and that,
and this and that,
and this and that... ARG!!!
think how many keys you have and how many you have no clue what they go to...
Moose-LandTran
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I know what they're all for. Even the one for the outside toilet at the place i used to work at.
KnurledNut
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and the last thing you wanna do when you gotta go...
is find that blasted key.
is find that blasted key.
ibedayank
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a broken one
jjjrmx5
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LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
I worked at a shop that one of the employee's had a larger front tine tiller that got passed around during the spring each year when everyone tilled their garden beds.
It was affectionately known as "The Widow Maker."
I'll throw Craftsman RoboGrip pliers in there too since I own several pairs.
I hate them just a little bit less then I want to smelt them down for pot metal.
fflintstone
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I don’t hate any tool.
It is a blessing when I get up each day and both feet hit the floor. a day I get to pull any tool out of the toolbox is a bonus.
It is a blessing when I get up each day and both feet hit the floor. a day I get to pull any tool out of the toolbox is a bonus.
RangerDaleXp
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RKSpeed
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Shop press if I really had to choose one. Im sure everyone can relate to trying to press something out while holding the object and juggling 3 adapters all while trying to line it up perfect. You think youve got it all set and then everything falls apart on the floor and you start all over again.
Neuswede
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That screw extractor...the one that breaks, leaving you with an even harder, more miserable job of extracting the extractor before somehow then extracting the stuck/broken screw you started to remove.
Dust
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For me it's almost always a Goodyear that needs the Cheetah. Damn things are just too narrow for their sized rims. I have to somehow wedge the tire mounting machine's air chuck lever in the on position, so it's constantly blowing through the valve stem, get the tire set up just right, and then blast it with the Cheetah and hope it seats the beads. Plus it's louder than hell in our small, eight-by-twelve concrete walled tire room.