New tools for a tech that has it all

[tlpatter]

I won't say that u have absolutely everything but my tool collection is pretty extensive. Im an industrial tech in a corrugated box plant. My boss is spending 500 bucks on each tech in the shop, most likely from MSc or Grainger,for Christmas but I can't think of anything that I don't already have. I thought about an M18 fuel 3/8 impact but I already have the 1/4 and 1/2 fuel impacts. Any suggestions.

 

[Lil Toe]

Extra long spline ratchet wrenches:

http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrenc...ic-xl-flex-gearbox-ratcheting-wrench-set.html

Or the double flex ratchet wrenches from Cornwell, not sure if anyone has an equivalent:

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products/CRW12MDFS-%2d-12-Pc.Met-Double-Flex-Rat.Wr.Set.html

Deep impact swivels from Grey Pneumatic:

http://www.gpsocket.com/products/product.phtml/9712UMD

 

[Jbullfrog]

Thermal imaging camera

 

[HaroRider]

Extra long spline ratchet wrenches:

Deep impact swivels from Grey Pneumatic:

http://www.gpsocket.com/products/product.phtml/9712UMD

I kinda wish the 1/2" deep metric impact set started at 10mm. I would probably pull the trigger.

 

[bcradio]

Thermal imaging camera

Yes, this!

 

[bczygan]

Add to your home collection.

If in the form of a gift card......sell it.........and spend the cash on hookers and blow.

Bill

 

[crewchief888]

is the gift for "working" tools, or "home/garage"


for me, thats a huge difference...


you could always upgrade what you have at work with the new stuff, take the old stuff home and add to your home tools....

 

[tlpatter]

is the gift for "working" tools, or "home/garage"


for me, thats a huge difference...


you could always upgrade what you have at work with the new stuff, take the old stuff home and add to your home tools....

Already have a thermal imaging camera. Never thought about upgrading and taking old ones home. I may just do that.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

So your boss gets $500 to spend on the guys for Christmas? That's great.

 

[metaldad]

new set of oxy /acetylene regs and a gas axe

 

[maintguy]

fluke t6

 

[Dingleburry]

Kito .5t come along. Paired with a strap like this.
I love mine to death. Use it nearly every day for something different.
It hangs off my tool box handle so i always have it where ever i am!

Heres a size comparison. Hooks a bit stretched. 5ft chain.

 

[afazz]

You should post pictures of your current box and tools. Hopefully it will lead to better suggestions, but more importantly, I am selfishly curious and like seeing industrial tool sets!

What about Heli-coil insertion tools? Maybe even tangless? I don't know if you have access to Snap-on, but the super long ratchets they've been releasing can be handy. If you do any really high precision assembly work these ground flat stones are awesome.
http://www.airbearings.com/flatstones

 

[four.cycle]

> chruler.com <

must have item for every tool box.

 

[tlpatter]

You should post pictures of your current box and tools. Hopefully it will lead to better suggestions, but more importantly, I am selfishly curious and like seeing industrial tool sets!

What about Heli-coil insertion tools? Maybe even tangless? I don't know if you have access to Snap-on, but the super long ratchets they've been releasing can be handy. If you do any really high precision assembly work these ground flat stones are awesome.
http://www.airbearings.com/flatstones

I work out of two SO carts and I have a rigid gang box that I keep stuff that I seldom use. I'll take pics in the morning when I go to work and post so you guys can see what I'm working with.

 

[bcradio]

How's your 3/4" drive setup look? Impact wrench? Impact sockets? Ratchet? Breaker bar? Chrome sockets?

 

[Sugarfryz]

I kinda wish the 1/2" deep metric impact set started at 10mm. I would probably pull the trigger.

Okay you got me. Has anyone ever used a 1/2 10mm

 

[Sugarfryz]

Add to your home collection.

If in the form of a gift card......sell it.........and spend the cash on hookers and blow.

Bill

This guy knows what he’s talking about

 

[PassnThru]

Add to your home collection.

If in the form of a gift card......sell it.........and spend the cash on hookers and blow.

Bill

This guy knows what he’s talking about

True - but in the wrong order.


Think about it

 

[apollo11]

Okay you got me. Has anyone ever used a 1/2 10mm

Yes, I have but I can't recall the specifics
It's been awhile but my socket shows definite signs of wear and usage

 

[Ohmthis]

OP, are you general maintenance or trade specific? I'm just going to throw a few things out that I'd like to upgrade/get for my maintenance gig. A good auto darkening welding hood, a set of long Allen sockets in both standard and metric (we buy from Grainger and I like Proto brands). A pullz-all battery puller, a better fluke meter (right now I'm rocking a 77iv), and some more lifting/pulling straps. I could go on, but then I'd be turning this into my wish list.

 

[tlpatter]

Here's some pics of what I have in one cart

 

[tlpatter]

Here's what u have in the bottom drawer of my orange cart and my three drawer red cart. I also have a small gang box with seldom used tools like my air hammer, harness, 3/4 wright socket set, big dead blows, otc slide hammer set, master tap and die set, auto darkening welding helmet, etc. Shop supplies come a longs and straps in a variety of sizes.

 

[bradleykd]

Looks like you are missing a Chapman set, I actually like the Wadsworth Super Deluxe Mini-Ratchet or the Wera Tool Check Plus kits better than Chapman, but they all work.

Do you have automatic wire strippers?

Small butane torch?

I've always wanted a Mini-ductor...

 

[Htscheg]

add to your home collection.

If in the form of a gift card......sell it.........and spend the cash on hookers and blow.

Bill

lol!!!!

 

[bobcatdan]

Do much work with hydraulic lines? How about 1/2" drive crowfeet?

 

[akalian]

I don't know if this would be possible.

But if I had pretty much all the tools I needed and had to scratch my head to come up with a way to get more, I would consider talking to your boss and see if you can give your $500 share to some deserving younger guy in the shop just starting out.

.

 

[nczo6]

I’d get a really nice full set of drill bits and a nice tap and die set. Just those two items should put you in the 500 dollar range when buying quality sets. Plus I hate spending my own money on that stuff so that would be an easy choice for me.

 

[Maui]

I don't see any files in there at all. A good quality set of Swedish files will cost money, and are worth every penny.

 

[Sal Bandini]

Deep offset DBE wrenches.

Or ask him to make a donation to the Human Fund.