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redwrench60

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Probably my little orange hard handled SO pocket screwdriver. Weather I'm poking at a connector latch, digging mud off a bolt, or prying on a delicate trim panel I can't seem to get **** done without it. I even instinctively grab for it when I'm not in my work uniform lol.
 

lbulloc2

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Probably my little orange hard handled SO pocket screwdriver. Weather I'm poking at a connector latch, digging mud off a bolt, or prying on a delicate trim panel I can't seem to get **** done without it. I even instinctively grab for it when I'm not in my work uniform lol.

^^^ This ^^^

After that it's a toss up between 1/4 drive long flex dual 80 ratchet and my 36" prybar
 

humpdawg

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as of right now...
7,8, and 10mm magnetic sockets
Blue Point stubby torx 1/4" drive sockets.
cordless Li Ion screw gun
instinct handle trim retainer tools
6" DA sander
T72
#2 phillips standard length screw driver
3/8 metric impact sockets shallow and deep
 

cgv69

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Without a doubt it's the ratcheting screwdriver for me. Matter of fact I think it's my most used tool of all
 

Motor-Mechanic

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Probably my little orange hard handled SO pocket screwdriver. Weather I'm poking at a connector latch, digging mud off a bolt, or prying on a delicate trim panel I can't seem to get **** done without it. I even instinctively grab for it when I'm not in my work uniform lol.

This. Closely followed by my red hard handled long ratcheting screwdriver and my 26 year old quick release standard 3/8 ratchet.
 
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humpdawg

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Probably my little orange hard handled SO pocket screwdriver. Weather I'm poking at a connector latch, digging mud off a bolt, or prying on a delicate trim panel I can't seem to get **** done without it. I even instinctively grab for it when I'm not in my work uniform lol.
yeah! How did I forget my mini flat head!?
I prefer my instinct handle though.
 

daddy2coull

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I'm loving my SO pwcs7 pliers, wire cutters, strippers and crimpers all in one. they work well with our rayfast heat shrink connectors to.
 

jmm

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FHX80.My go to ratchet for damn near everything.

I've seconded this notion to death on Garage Journal, but for good reason. That ratchet rules! It's hard to find an application calling for a 3/8 ratchet in my line of work that I can't use the FHX80.
 

daddy2coull

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its a great ratchet, apart from those awful soft grip handles. i have the all metal 1/2 version, its awesome
 
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dirtmister16

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edit: my most used is my snap on pocket screwdriver, use the heck out of that thing.


ratchet screwdrivers, then my 3/8" ratchet

i reach for my craftsman stuff more then my snap on, but my snap is my go to ratchet and driver.
 

Chris_Hamilton

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As an Auto Body Tech, for me it's a tie between my 20 year old Snap On 1/4 drive ratchet (first SO tool I ever bought- 1/4 dr general service set) and a Green 5 position ratcheting screwdriver. Both are in my hands most every day. A close 2nd would be my PS100A DA. God I love that thing. Snap On discontinued it about 9 years ago now which is a shame cause it is a great DA. Smooth and aggressive stroke. Plus it's so easy to switch from orbit to grinding. Perfect for stripping paint in a repair area. Put some 80 grit on it and strip it without gouging the metal like other Techs I see using 36 grit Roloc discs in a 5" sander.
 

Buckgnarly

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As an Auto Body Tech, for me it's a tie between my 20 year old Snap On 1/4 drive ratchet (first SO tool I ever bought- 1/4 dr general service set) and a Green 5 position ratcheting screwdriver. Both are in my hands most every day. A close 2nd would be my PS100A DA. God I love that thing. Snap On discontinued it about 9 years ago now which is a shame cause it is a great DA. Smooth and aggressive stroke. Plus it's so easy to switch from orbit to grinding. Perfect for stripping paint in a repair area. Put some 80 grit on it and strip it without gouging the metal like other Techs I see using 36 grit Roloc discs in a 5" sander.

You really need to post in the "explain your avatar thread".....just sayin'.:bounce:
 

wafrederick

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My 3/8 drive air ratchets.I use them a lot and these two are the only two powerful ones I have found so far.
 

Tunger

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My "10 on a stick." 10mm swivel ball extension. I've had mine about 10 years and could not live without it. I use it everyday, it gets in places that would otherwise require a wrench.
 
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