Tools that are probably in every American toolbox...

[Hpozzuoli]

My father in law has a flat blade screwdriver (not sure if he ever found the Phillips), a flash light, some rusted cutters, a wood handled rusted hammer held together with electrical tape, and some sort of black and decker drill kit. Poor guy can't fix a thing.

Most of my friends have their own shops and have some great stuff. Others have tools, but more along the lines of HF and HD.

I find that people who actually use their tools (and tool polishers) buy quality stuff. I would think everyone has some screwdrivers, pliers, and a hammer at the bare minimum.

 

[rhandwor]

Yes, yes, No, and No (in my case)

and my contribution a pencil with a busted tip. The tip might look like its there, but go to use it and 'pop"! it's gone!

Do these really work?

 

[outdoorsman310]

Twelve flat head screwdrivers and only one phillips...

and its a P1, so they can strip everything.

 

[ChevyEFI]

I feel like every toolbox i've opened since I was a kid has had at least one, or probably all of these items in it. I thought it would be fun to see if other people have things to add.
1. Craftsman screwdriver(s).
2. Stanley tape measure.
3. Channellock pliers (420/430/440)

Good call.
1. I have that one but don't remember what I got it for. No matches so I may have bought it singly?
2. A friend worked merchandising Home Depots over 10 years ago and I ended up with a Fat Max tape.
3. I got a pair of vintage plain handle 420s off a member here and shrink-tube wrapped the handles.

 

[Bikes&Bowties]

I am thankful that I only have the channel locks... You couldn't pay me to use those screwdrivers 40+ hrs every week...

 

[bobbycos]

Yes, yes, No, and No (in my case)

and my contribution a pencil with a busted tip. The tip might look like its there, but go to use it and 'pop"! it's gone!

or a pen that don't write anymore

 

[bobbycos]

Book of matches that are so old, they'd survive a forest fire.

Hopefully advertising some long-gone business.
Bonus points if the phone number on it begins with two letters, example: JL5-3400.

got a very old matchbook with my grandparents old number written in it

LU9-3796

my dad will NEVER get rid of that, my grandfather wrote the number in it for him

gotta be lates 50's

 

[Mk3Mike]

For me I feel like it's these..

 

[jeffmoss26]

Butter knife...lol

 

[humber2]

Where's all the broke hacksaw blade pieces?

 

[methomas70]

Ugh Mk3, that worthless Craftsman 4-way keychain screwdriver.
I've had mine since '87, haven't used it once, but can't bring myself to throw it away.
I am still convinced someday in some way it'll Macgyver me out of some kind of jam.

 

[IFMJohn]

Ugh Mk3, that worthless Craftsman 4-way keychain screwdriver.
I've had mine since '87, haven't used it once, but can't bring myself to throw it away.
I am still convinced someday in some way it'll Macgyver me out of some kind of jam.

THATS WHAT THAT IS!!

Durrr. I bought a Craftsman screwdriver set last year and it came with it. I assumed it was just a fancy Ketcham and threw it away. I didn't know it had a use haha

 

[Scott r c]

What happened to the made in usa tool thread?

 

[houstonch73]

For me I feel like it's these..

I saw that and thought someone's really into PAIN! (since its a big pic, I first thought it was a fleshlight.)

 

[Gurp]

You all are forgetting the 5lbs mini sledge. At least I wouldn't want to not have it.

 

[espyking83]

Anyone say a John Wayne yet?