Most needed tools in your shop?

[Moose97]

Great question. Trying to think about what is most used.

Not in any particular order:

Computer (especially Youtube)
Compressor
Cordless impact
Ratchet/socket set
Floor jack and jackstands

 

[PatStroud]

Awesome question and the answers could be endless.
In general these types of tool devices:
1. Measuring
2. Adjuster
3. Persuader
4. Cutting
and the all important
KNOW HOW!

 

[1Garageman]

Air compressor
Table Saw
Miter Saw
Router

 

[ovilla]

It's Winter! In Chicago!

 

[jives]

Perhaps not really in my shed/shop, and perhaps not the most used, but the tool that has saved me the most is the hand truck I bought at HD when the new wife and I made our first move about 20 years ago. I have used that truck to move more furniture loads than I can imagine, worked as a prybar and rock sled, a tractor jack, kid's toy, garden dolly, and much more.

 

[jimmfbrown]

1: air compressor
2:dewalt cordless drill
3: snap on screwdrivers
4: tape measure
5: 3/8 sockets

 

[bobadame]

As I get older, 66 now, a bathroom is about the handiest thing in the shop.

 

[Pack Rat]

Not a tool, but without a doubt the most valuable thing in my shop is one good friend.

 

[1Garageman]

As I get older, 66 now, a bathroom is about the handiest thing in the shop.

Sorry, but that got me laughing!

 

[Kevin54]

My machinist tools and computer. And a stocked fridge.

As far as a tool that I use the most.......of everything I have, I would have to say my DeWalt Cordless Drill. I would be lost without it.

But I also have mills and a lathe, so with it, there is a lot of necessary tools that goes along with them that are definitely needed.

I'd still have to say the most needed is the cordless drill, no matter what type it is. There is just so many things that it gets used for, in the house, in the garage, and outside, that a hand screwdriver or a corded drill just wouldn't cut it.

 

[Slimmeh]

Sorry, but that got me laughing!

Lol I laughed pretty good at that one too

 

[Sask dude]

Ratcheting wrenches has improved my life immensely over the past year

 

[Eldogg]

Mine would have to be the radio. It creeps me out to work in a silent shop.

 

[dr_clyde]

I absolutley must have a TIG welder to do my job, so thats the most needed. Soon after come:

Lathe
Mill
Welding Table
6" dial calipers
Tape measure
Bandsaws
File
Torch
Grinder

With these things I can make things, and thus, money.

 

[Gasgt1]

 

[Elginz]

Sorry, but that got me laughing!

2x that

My Ridged Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander, love it for years now.

 

[whitedogone]

 

[brownbagg]

a wooden work bench made out of 2x, 1/2 inch wrench, 12mm wrench, and a radio and to most important, a vice

 

[DodgeMech]

prolly my dewalt...and my handy dandy pocket screwdriver...good for everything from undoing the red locking tabs on chrysler electrical connecters, to picking up **** off the floor i dropped and can't quite reach

 

[speed bump]

Radio and heat unless its between April and October those two get turned on everytime I go in the shop.

 

[canuckian]

realized tonight that my engine hoist is probably the best money I've ever spent. It lifts what I can't so I wouldn't be able to accomplish much without it when I'm in the shop by myself.
but more conventionally, my most needed tools are:
-compressor and air tools
-hoist
-cordless tools
-press
-drill press
-and of course a full selection of hand tools, especially the BFH's!.