Tools you didn't know you needed (or existed)

[stioc]

For me those Craftsman hose clamp pliers ($39) are definitely in the second category I'll be buying one soon.

I recently bought those Craftsman badged Knipex Cobra pliers and hopefully those will be in the first category. Along with the Gearwrench serpentine belt tool which I haven't had a chance to use yet either.

 

[gofastman]

For me those Craftsman hose clamp pliers ($39) are definitely in the second category I'll be buying one soon.

Along with the Gearwrench serpentine belt tool which I haven't had a chance to use yet either.

A+ on both those tools!

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have a pair of the fabled Blue-Point dogbone offset extensions. They are chain drive and awesome for tractor starter bolts. I also have a Hoyer Lift that I picked up for $25


http://www.planetmobility.com/store/paitentlifts/sunrise&quickie/c-hla/index.html

It's a 450lb mini cherry picker that is great for everything from fishing tractor differentials out of the housing to pulling Kohler v-twins out of mowers.

 

[wrenchr]

For me those Craftsman hose clamp pliers ($39) are definitely in the second category I'll be buying one soon.

I recently bought those Craftsman badged Knipex Cobra pliers and hopefully those will be in the first category. Along with the Gearwrench serpentine belt tool which I haven't had a chance to use yet either.

I'll be getting the serpentine tool set very soon!!!

 

[Metric]

Knipex wrench pliers ... best nut cracker I've ever used, came in really handy this holiday season. You can adjust the size so that it only cracks the shell and not the nut, and the little "******" system gives you so much leverage.
Also good for automotive use I hear.

 

[Fedwrench]

There's the value in browsing online vendors, trade publications, and catalogs looking for the new product releases. Of course it also depends on where you work and how big of a variety of stuff you work on whether you're in the market for new tools. The tool companies would go out of business if they didn't constantly come out with new product to intice us into parting with our cash.

 

[ImportTuner]

I'll be getting the serpentine tool set very soon!!!

Question ... is the serpentine tool better than a 1/2" drive 24" breaker bar? Just wondering since I don't have a serpentine tool either ... Thanks

 

[krusty the clown]

Question ... is the serpentine tool better than a 1/2" drive 24" breaker bar? Just wondering since I don't have a serpentine tool either ... Thanks

yes.......most FWD cars there isn't enough room for a socket & breaker bar.

 

[blue302stang]

I love the Gearwrench serpentine tool. I use it on flywheel bolts on our Allison transmissions.

I picked up an old school proto valve adjustment tool that made running overhead on our engines a lot easier.

 

[T00lJunk1e]

This One Is Good For Lower Rad. Hoses/ Hidden Hoses. $30.00 Sears.com

 

[billymade]

Is that a Calvan tool? I found this one but it doens't look the same; any links or part # would be appreciated!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960627000P?mv=rr

 

[nordstar]

I love the Gearwrench serpentine tool. I use it on flywheel bolts on our Allison transmissions.

I picked up an old school proto valve adjustment tool that made running overhead on our engines a lot easier.

I have both the Snap-on and the Proto in this photo when I found them I thought they where weird. Then I looked them up and know understand how they are used. On eBay they can be had cheap or pretty pricey. The ones that go high mention their use for VW, MG and other older euro cars. They mention how you can't live with out them, when rebuilding those engines.

 

[stioc]

So I stopped by Sears this morning and picked up the much talked about hose clamp pliers for "when I need them". How're they different from the one ToolJunke posted, same idea different constuction?

 

[T00lJunk1e]

there is a difference

the ones i have pinch the hose so that the coolant cant get through.... like a pinch-off plier...

the ones billymade is talking about are just for the clamps that hold the hoses onto the hose inlets.... its to be used instead of your needle nose pliers for pulling the clamp & its ratcheting handle also locks so you can use both hands to pull on stubborn hoses....

 

[T00lJunk1e]

YES!

they are cal van.... havent used them yet, so no review....
but heres the link.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960599000P?vName=Tools


but for $30 bucks i couldnt pass it up. i like the concept, im just waiting to see if the product will preform...