Most unused tools you have?

[Moose-LandTran]

anything else it gets a tow

Y'know when you tow it because it's some major **** to fix?

I get to fix that ****.

I'm sorry, but what requires a 46mm crow's foot?????????

Some GM engines use a 46mm crowfoot to rotate the waterpump to tension the cambelt. Other than that, no idea what else you'd need one for.

 

[Fantom]

Holy hell. Thank you for that bit of info.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Holy hell. Thank you for that bit of info.

That may not be what he has it for, but that's the only use i can think of at the moment.

Here's what i have for that purpose:

They get used occasionally.

 

[richfinn]

Y'know when you tow it because it's some major **** to fix?

I get to fix that ****.



Some GM engines use a 46mm crowfoot to rotate the waterpump to tension the cambelt. Other than that, no idea what else you'd need one for.

Sorry

come to think of it I have both sizes of those GM water pump tensioners, its kind of like a crowfoot with gap for the pulley

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/draper-314...gleBase&utm_medium=GB&utm_campaign=GoogleBase

 

[stopdroplol]

I don't think I've ever used my cold chisels or my little allen keys (I use the foldout kind instead).

 

[GDA]

L shaped allens and hexs - always seem to use my socket sets or T handles first

Never used the two longer handled gasket scrapers in my set of three

 

[ajchien]

U joints, thumbwheel ratchet, tack hammer.

 

[jsonic6]

All of the SAE stuff that came with my first tool set.

Yeah, I don't even remember the last time I used my SAE tools...

 

[wave180]

Yeah, I don't even remember the last time I used my SAE tools...

Same here.

 

[JMartel]

+1 to not using SAE tools. Everything I have is metric. Now if only the hardware stores would carry a larger selection of metric stuff, then I would be happier.

I hate the SAE system. The Metric system is so much easier.

 

[Kev442]

I thought for a long time and realized my O sensor socket hasn't been touched in about 5 years. Of course the $12.99 I paid for it saved me the $100+ a shop would have charged to do the job the first time I used it.
I also have a large pile of ancient open ended wrenches that I never touch as I can't stand using them.
These kind:

 

[Phil S.]

This thing.

I've had it for years and I don't know where it came from or what it's for. I'd get rid of it but then you just know I would need it the following week.

This ia a foundation bolt marker for Framing. The bottom or sill plate is aligned with the chaulk line and then the hole in your tool is placed over the bolt and the pointed pin is struck with a hammer on the top (your tool is pictured up-side down) and leaves a mark in the wood for the center of your drill bit. The hole is for a 2x4 wall and the "C" shapped notch at the end is for 2x6 walls. Measure from the center of the hole to the center of the pin and you will see that it is exactly 3 1/2" and 5 1/2' to the end of the tool.

 

[ZRX61]

Mystery solved,

 

[shampoop]

+1 to not using SAE tools. Everything I have is metric. Now if only the hardware stores would carry a larger selection of metric stuff, then I would be happier.

I hate the SAE system. The Metric system is so much easier.

I very rarely use SAE stuff myself. The ONE thing I really do like about it though is that there are fewer sizes than there are in metric. Makes things simpler and you spend less money on tools. Although I really wish everything was metric so I didn't have to buy ANY SAE tools. Then I would save a TON of money

 

[W650Mike]

Good job Phil!

 

[pipsters]

Any 9mm, 12mm, 15mm socket .. Same with wrenches .. (12mm works on Volvo ADT thou)

That's weird my 15mm was so worn the outside stamping was unreadable, I got another @ Sears.

 

[bimmer630]

Any 9mm, 12mm, 15mm socket .. Same with wrenches .. (12mm works on Volvo ADT thou)

Must not work on alot of Toyotas huh?

 

[speed bump]

Metric tools, I really don't know why I have so many other than loaning them to my dad I rarely ever use them.

Big taps and dies 3/4"+, seems like most of them get purchased for one use then sit for a year or more.

 

[franzdom]

This ia a foundation bolt marker for Framing. The bottom or sill plate is aligned with the chaulk line and then the hole in your tool is placed over the bolt and the pointed pin is struck with a hammer on the top (your tool is pictured up-side down) and leaves a mark in the wood for the center of your drill bit. The hole is for a 2x4 wall and the "C" shapped notch at the end is for 2x6 walls. Measure from the center of the hole to the center of the pin and you will see that it is exactly 3 1/2" and 5 1/2' to the end of the tool.

Then shouldn't it be 1-3/4" & 2-3/4"

 

[Rossco]

That's weird my 15mm was so worn the outside stamping was unreadable, I got another @ Sears.

Only time I ever use 15mm is to hammer into rounded 16's

Removing the wheels from the kids BMX needs a 15mm.

Must not work on alot of Toyotas huh?

Na mate ... All the Toyotas we have here dont break down .. Ever ..

On a serious note, I work mainly on 150 - 400 ton CAT haul trucks, Graders, Loaders etc .. Allot of use for the 16mm - 18mm on them .. The poor old 17mm has been getting neglected .. I also use Imperial 50 / 50 with metric.

 

[Skysurfer]

Thanks for the explanation Phil. I don't see myself ever needing it so it's going in the recycle bin if nobody here wants it.

 

[crewchief888]

speeder handles
double open end wrenches
i cut most of my double open ends in half
armature growler
armature turning tool

i usually dont buy tools i have absolutely no use for.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

Metric stuff is my #1 collector of dust. Now that I quit messing with mobile stuff it's been effectively liquidated. I do keep a very basic set around for auto work (the chick has no interest in making a '79 Bronco her daily driver for some reason), and the ATC uses metric when I fiddle with it, but beyond that it's all SAE for me.

 

[franzdom]

Ironically my very first Snap-on purchase has never been used. BS wrenches. This thread is trouble, has gotten me to think about selling some of my more collectible Snap-on.

 

[crewchief888]

(the chick has no interest in making a '79 Bronco her daily driver for some reason),

my old lady was the same way, wtf is up with that?



ok i will concede, my '79 bronco was lifted, sitting on 38's, no interior, race buckets, and a 4 speed.

and she's only 5'2"

ya shoulda seen her try to get into my lifted '94 sierra

in a skirt

that was the best day of my life

 

[Lkdelta]

All of the SAE stuff that came with my first tool set.

I use my set on the lawn mower or snowblower...and bicycles

 

[Lkdelta]

What are the most unused (non-specialty) tools you've bought?

Probably that set of 25mm to 36mm combination wrenches....
Dumped them into the drawer and haven't opened it since

But just when they leave out the door, a big job with big fasteners will show up at work

 

[freeskier]

piston ring compressor maybe, or anything sae. havent used hold out alen wrenches since i have had a tool box, those just sit

 

[Sterff]

Feeler gauges, 20 mm socket, etc.

 

[canuckian]

Feeler gauges, l-shaped Allen keys (have 5 different sets for some reason or another), gasket scrapers - think I used the smallest one to open a box once!

 

[Benji]

Speeder handle for shure I don't think I have ever used myne.

 

[PassnThru]

Strap wrenches. A few in various sizes. Used very little but I'll hang on to them.

 

[PassnThru]

Speeder handle for shure I don't think I have ever used myne.

Speed handles were great until the invention of good cordless tools. I used to use a friends and for some reason I still find myself thinking that I should add one to my box. Then I realize that my 18V cordless DeWalt will chuck a quarter or three eighths socket adapter

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

my old lady was the same way, wtf is up with that?



ok i will concede, my '79 bronco was lifted, sitting on 38's, no interior, race buckets, and a 4 speed.

and she's only 5'2"

ya shoulda seen her try to get into my lifted '94 sierra

in a skirt

that was the best day of my life

I'm only rolling on 33's, and it's still relatively stock inside but something about the age coupled with the 40 series Flowmasters just concerns her. She's right at the 5' mark and I think I've made one too many short jokes because she won't even try anymore. I'm 6'4" and stuffing myself into the Hyundai from hell probably ranks pretty high on the comedy scale.

 

[airbatica]

Most unused tool would be my Craftsman Radial Arm Saw. Its in pretty sad shape from the temperature and humidity swings in the garage. I'm planning on getting it back into shape this fall and winter.

 

[Stuey]

I recently bought my first speeder handle, a 3/8" Proto. You guys are almost scaring it away!

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I recently bought my first speeder handle, a 3/8" Proto. You guys are almost scaring it away!

If it makes you feel any better, I use the hell out of my speeders (3/8" and 1/4" anyway - the 1/2" is kind of useless). I just used the 3/8" last night changing the pull starter on my weedeater - makes the job go exponentially faster.

 

[wwaarrppeedd]

those super tiny wrenches that come with every chraftsman tool set to get the piece count up, the only one i ever used was as a key fob on my truck keys.

 

[MN4x4]

I bought a complete set of the Lisle magnetic socket holders - both the green and red (SAE and Metric) in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" sizes. Tried 'em once, didn't work for me so now they just sit.

 

[Olafur]

Come to think of it: it's in my pants!