must-have tool
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btbsandman
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Steevo
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Utility Knife
Hack Saw
Tubing Cutter
Utility Knife
Hack Saw
Tubing Cutter
ideas. 
davesnothere
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Cts561
Mg725
47cf
Cts561
Mg725
47cf
Exceller8
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Some type of anvil and vise.
Some type of anvil and vise.
shoturtle
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LED Flash light, 18v power tools with a good hammer drill.
LED Flash light, 18v power tools with a good hammer drill.
Dan in Pasadena
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Cordless drill/driver
Cordless drill/driver
RCRGarage
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Big *** hammer, pick set, utility knife, masking tape, sharpie.
Big *** hammer, pick set, utility knife, masking tape, sharpie.
JKady
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3/8" impact gun, my MG31 spends more time in my hand than any other tool I own.
3/8" impact gun, my MG31 spends more time in my hand than any other tool I own.
Guns R Tools
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tape measure, retriever magnet for dropped nuts and bolts in crevices, inspection mirror, vise grip etc.
tape measure, retriever magnet for dropped nuts and bolts in crevices, inspection mirror, vise grip etc.
RBailey
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My power probe III
My power probe III
TinKnocker
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hammer, vice grip, stick rule
hammer, vice grip, stick rule
TreePointer
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Internet connection to order more tools.
Internet connection to order more tools.
Thegratenate
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What I consider the most important tool that isn't obvious is the pry bar, there is a lot of stuff that just needs a little extra nudge. On the other hand the pry bar may be obvious to most.
What I consider the most important tool that isn't obvious is the pry bar, there is a lot of stuff that just needs a little extra nudge. On the other hand the pry bar may be obvious to most.
pain
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Multimeter, vise, safety glasses and a camera. Not the most obvious choices but they have all saved me plenty of times.
Multimeter, vise, safety glasses and a camera. Not the most obvious choices but they have all saved me plenty of times.
Cougar
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Dial caliper.
Dial caliper.
Mr Ratchet
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Ratchets or some other kind of drive tools to make those sockets useful!
Some sort of plires like Knipex Cobra's.
Ratchets or some other kind of drive tools to make those sockets useful!
Some sort of plires like Knipex Cobra's.
bcradio
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Amen to this. This is the only reason I got into working on cars and stuff around the house.
Amen to this. This is the only reason I got into working on cars and stuff around the house.
shoturtle
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Better yet Amex black 100k per purchase.
Better yet Amex black 100k per purchase.
torqueman2002
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Jack and jack stands. Jack won't fit in a tool box though.
Jack and jack stands. Jack won't fit in a tool box though.
3xpendable
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Well this really does not go in my tool box but my leatherman Wave. Most used tool I own. But in my box would be my 20v max 1/4" DeWalt impact. Thing is a beast and the 3 led lights on the front are awesome
Well this really does not go in my tool box but my leatherman Wave. Most used tool I own. But in my box would be my 20v max 1/4" DeWalt impact. Thing is a beast and the 3 led lights on the front are awesome
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Flashlight's already been mentioned, so I'll suggest headlamp. One or the other follows me everywhere at work and a lot of the time when I'm working at home. Second, a large straight edge screw driver. Applications are endless...
Flashlight's already been mentioned, so I'll suggest headlamp. One or the other follows me everywhere at work and a lot of the time when I'm working at home. Second, a large straight edge screw driver. Applications are endless...
PAPERMAKER
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Line up tool, calipers, laser level, bubble level, punches, cold chisels, pry bars, pliers, impact drivers, torque wrenches, torque multiplier, hex keys and sockets, ect...ect...
Line up tool, calipers, laser level, bubble level, punches, cold chisels, pry bars, pliers, impact drivers, torque wrenches, torque multiplier, hex keys and sockets, ect...ect...
BobBarker
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Little Swiss army pocket knife.
Little Swiss army pocket knife.
I always have a 10" Knipex Cobra and a 12" Bahco adjustable wrench in the leg pocket of my overalls. In the cargo pocket there is always a 6" Bahco adjustable wrench and small Knipex sidecutters. That stuff can do alot of jobs.
Single tool? A small diameter piece of brass stock. Useful for making punches, picks, etc.
Flashlight, sharpie, a few different size mirrors, DC-111, superglue, acid brushes, popsicle sticks, magnets, church key, safety wire, isopropyl alcohol, LPS2, xacto knife, common hardware, pen+paper OR pen+hand, magnifying glass, some sort of tool bag, spare car key, I can think of tons.
Flashlight, sharpie, a few different size mirrors, DC-111, superglue, acid brushes, popsicle sticks, magnets, church key, safety wire, isopropyl alcohol, LPS2, xacto knife, common hardware, pen+paper OR pen+hand, magnifying glass, some sort of tool bag, spare car key, I can think of tons.