The "WHY DIDN'T I BUY THIS SOONER?" thread

[Squankum]

Most recently, affordable plastic digital calipers by Mitutoyo. Squint no more!

 

[Farmer Joe]

Hose clamp pliers.
What used to take me 20 minutes and frustrate the hell out of me, takes me 10 seconds.

Those long locking hose clamp pliers are great! I have the Astro ones, got it for about 55-66 bucks. Awesome and simple tool! I don't have to be on of those guys struggling with a crappy set of pliers for like 15 minutes on a stubborn hose clamp.

 

[Mario]

-Swivel Ratchet (not sold at Canadian Tire so I ordered a Toptul)
-Leatherman Charge (sugged from a coworker)
-Quality Headlight (a Zebralight H501W, suggested by Bolster here)

 

[relic7680]

SO adjustable wrench. owned many china brands its soo worth it to have a solid adjustable. no play in the lower jaw. very smooth.

Grips great too...even at $82.00 off the truck, mine was a good investment.

 

[muibubbles]

omg the rivet fan is amazing.im ordering one now!!!!

EDIT: Damn these things are expensive!!! anyone know where to get one for less than 40 shipped?

 

[Drew_flux]

my new SO truck guy gave me a small ignition/pocket flat blade screwdriver last weed. i can not understand how often i have used it in 6days or how i got by with out it.