Tools you appreciate

[Tonyuk]

My most appreciated tool is the lift i put a car on whenever it needs work done on the underside, followed my my tablet loaded with VCDS & PC loaded with Elsa.

I'd trade a lot in before i would give up that.

 

[619DioFan]

Milwaukee fuel 1/2 inch and 3/8 inch impacts. the initial purchase was a little pricey for a DIYer but since owning them it was well worth it. these tools are used often and never let me down.

 

[mikebaker1129]

+1 on the Williams S53 ratchet and I will add a snap on USA ajustable wrench.
I have a drawer full of ajustables,but the Snap on just works better for "me".

 

[bcradio]

Latest generation of cordless tools. 3 or 4 years old to present day. Make life so much easier

This would be it for me as well

 

[ishiboo]

1. My compact utility tractor. Any CUT, actually. Most versatile thing I've ever owned.
2. Knipex Plier Wrench - By far, my favorite thing to grab and be consistently impressed with its usefulness, performance and versatility.
3. Honestly... ALL my M18 gear. Battery life and performance has come so far and I've basically cut the cord for most tasks. The 1/2" high torque impacts are my favorite, though my 2763 took a **** (and will be sent in) I have a new 2767 and its just mind-blowing.
4. Evolution Rage 2/Milwaukee M18 metal saw/Lenox MetalMax blades - I love the ability to cut steel with carbides and diamond abrasives versus regular abrasive blades. The Lenox MetalMax's are great in 4-1/2" grinders because I don't have to worry about them coming apart into shrapnel all the time.

 

[fsae0607]

My air compressor. The last few times the motor went out, not having a compressor in your shop is like losing your right arm, right leg and right nut.

 

[engineer2]

I use my Makita impact driver almost every day. Happened to bring it with me visiting the kids. I used it (and some wood glue) to fix a wobbly chair and lose door hinges.

 

[TalonFE]

One of the platform HF motorcycle lifts with the foot operated pump, real wheel drop out and ramp. I figured I'd get 3 - 5 years out of it, but its lasted 12 so far with zero problems. Its just nice to be able to do your deal without crawling around on the floor. It looks really gnarly now, but then it gets a lot of use, which is what its all about.

 

[TalonFE]

....and my Pop's 1/2 inch drive Indestro ratchet. Holy Cow what a beast...has to be close to 70yrs old by now. So smooth and a genuine pleasure to use, also really gnarly looking but still giving excellent service.

 

[Michael_in_DE]

My vise. I should have bought one so much sooner.

M12 ratchet. Things go so much faster.

Tite-Reach tools. Life saver on those rear plugs.

 

[Davefr]

This guy. It has a permanent spot on top of the workbench. It's never seen the lonely/dark insides of a toolbox.

 

[B.S.A. (ret.)]

Youngsters at work used to laugh at me when they were faced with a bit of a quandary and were stumped as to what to do. I'd step up and say, "Oh, I have an app for that", and while they were still giving me a quizzical look, I'd pull out my Swiss Army knife and deal with the issue. When done fixing the problem I'd look up at them staring at me I'd give them my tagline, (B.S.A., Ret.). What the hell is that supposed to mean, they would ask?
I always loved this part. "Boy Scouts of America, retired!", I would reply, "Be Prepared"!

 

[MarkMog]

My 5-in-1 tool that I have had for at least 25 years. It's done spackling, demo, opened countless paint cans, repaired a hot coolant hose in my car, punched holes in 25 gauge furring, and countless other ****. Simple, but fantastic tool.

 

[ppknut]

I've got a lot of tools I appreciate, but the one I may appreciate most and have used least is a manual impact screwdriver I bought back in the 80's when I was re-building my first car.

That is exactly the right tool for certain jobs and has saved me on different occasions from drilling out old frozen screws.

 

[Jp267]

I use my Makita impact driver almost every day. Happened to bring it with me visiting the kids. I used it (and some wood glue) to fix a wobbly chair and lose door hinges.

Oh I love my Makita impact driver! I was so impressed after I bought it, I sold my Bosch and DeWalt stuff, and bought all new Makita. The massive 740ft lbs impact wrench is a beast. Just wish it were a little smaller. LOL

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[NUTTSGT]

My S&W pocket knife is probably what I use the most hands down. I carry a Dewalt pocket knife at work so when I change into my uniform and back I don't forget my knife.

2nd up would probably me the Dewalt 18V impact driver, it never gets put away and sits on the workbench.

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

I am a carpenter by trade and I always find happiness grabbing a dangerous sharp chisel and hand plane. You can fit a piece of wood quicker than you can set up a power tool when properly sharpened.

If doing mechanical shop work, I always enjoy using my challanger 1/2" flex head ratchet. It is just a nice tool.