Top 5 Tools Every Man Needs

[Mechgineer]

1.a hammer
2.a big hammer
3.a small hammer
4.another hammer
5.a spare hammer

+1 EXTRA BIG hammer

 

[bobadame]

Leatherman, Bridgeport, duct tape, tape hammer, vise grips.

 

[jeffmoss26]

1. Leatherman
2. Kershaw Knife
3. Beer
4. Duct Tape
5. Kroil

 

[geologist]

Hammer

Socket Set

Multimeter

Torque Wrench

Multi-tool (Victorinox or Leatherman)


Some part of me wants to say my Dad's favorite 5.... (RIP)


Beer

Cutting Torch

Hammer / Sledge

Welder

Pry Bar

 

[ArkTinkerer]

Multitool with pliers.
4-1 or 6-1 screwdriver.
Multimeter
hammer
hacksaw


Can force your way thru most projects with these. 6-7 would be an adjustable wrench and/or smaller pipe wrench.


ArkTinkerer

 

[Mechgineer]

Since I started this thread thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.

All industrial sized man tools for a *lazy* manly man:

Tire Changer and aligner (counts as 1 sometimes)
4 post lift
Parts washer
Easily Cleanable floor

and... Well... Beer. Cheers!

 

[Steevo]

Wisdom, values, an open mind, a good wife and BFH

 

[rmadursk]

My head
My hands
Cold beer in the fridge

 

[spity]

All Macgyver needed was a piece of bubble gum and a paper clip.

Mine;
-Fire
-The Wheel
-Knife
-Rope
-Education

With these skills I could rebuild civilization.

 

[Larwyn]

For the garage? This is easy:

1. Oxy/Acetylene torch.
2. Good Vise.
3. Anvil.
4. Six pound club hammer.
5. Smaller hammers.

 

[mkoronka]

Socket set 1/4 3/8 1/2, screwdriver set, plier set, set of hammers all types, bench vise. Most minor things can be done with these tools. I know they are more than 5, but are 5 catagories. Men should always strive to get every tool they can get except for the novelty tools. I try and get a new tool each week wether it is an upgrade or an addition. Stay away from HF tools if possible. Mostly junk. Consumables are okay like grinding discs and sanding supplies. I still prefer USA made wire brushes, they are getting hard to find.

 

[ToolSnobsSuck]

A mind strong enough to form an opinion of his own, on his own.

 

[fergus]

shotgun, hammer, internet, beer, and a woman. Do these count?

(if you have internet, you can fix almost anything)

this

 

[PeterT]

Hammer, flat head screwdriver, philips head screwdriver, chisel, gas pliers

 

[knocker]

my vote,

sawzall
duct tape
muti meter
screw gun w/ self tapping screws
cresent wrench "adjustable wrench"

 

[Mikefromcny]

backhoe
torch set
ac dc welder
grinder
sawzall

 

[Rico.]

Supersonic Nebuliser

Hyperdriving Accelerometer

Multispatial Transpectographer

Unidirectional Multiphasic Thermodynamilator

Superpulsating Hydrorganic Duomagniflator



Never go anywhere without these essentials...

 

[Butters]

I'm definitely with the "Basics" post:

Claw hammer - you can frame, finish, pull nails, hit a punch/chisel, or just plain whack the living s*** out of something
Crescent Adj. Wrench - aka poor guy's wrench set
Channellock pliers - something to hold the other end when your "poor guy's wrench set" is holding the other side
Phillips screwdriver - which will probably get used as a punch at some point
Flathead Screwdriver - aka chisel, prybar, paintcan opener, etc
*Handsaw I know, that's 6, but some things need cuttin'

2nd Tier Needs: sources of light, fire and beer

 

[KermitFrog]

1) Boxcutter
2) Rope
3) Tarp
4) Shovel
5) Duct Tape

With these 5 tools you can do anything and get anything.....or get rid of anything if you wanted to.

 

[greasemonkey44]

flash light
pocket screw driver
dykes(diacs)
hammer
normal flat bladedscrewdriver

those are the most used things at work; and to me the most essential

 

[TEXACMAN]

1. Good Lighting.
2. Sawzall with metal and woodblades.
3. Unibit.
4. Angle grinder with grinding disc, cutoff wheels , wire cup brush.
5. Drill press.
In no particular order.

 

[jdv]

I forgot one essential tool. Bbq utensils.

 

[mayhemman]

HAMMER
4 IN 1 SCREWDRIVER
PLIERS
BIG PRY BAR
CALF PULLER
BOTTLE JACK

with these minor tools alot can be acomplished.

 

[IDidntDoIt]

heavy ball pein hammer
big pry bar
torque wrench
hydraulic press
handgun

 

[Jwrightkustomz]

1. A vague idea of what you are doing.
2. Angle grinder
3. Welder (no particular type)
4. Screwdriver asst.
5. Pliers
Now that you are done with your first attempt....
1. Internet
2. Tape measure (to figure out where the f*** it went wrong)
3. More welding rod (or wire)
4. New screwdrivers since your old ones broke when chiseling
5. Band-aids

Common sense is the most important tool/safety gear you will ever own. That and of course..... A BIG F****** HAMMER.

 

[archfish]

A good woman!

+her twin sister. You should always have a back up for your most commonly used socket size. Never know when you might break one getting a rusty nut off!

 

[VinDSL]

1. WD 40
2. Duct tape
3. Bailing wire
4. Lineman's pliers
5. Copenhagen

 

[beardog]

The first 5 that came to me are: hammer,pliers,saw,measuring tape, and a screwdriver(I'll cheat on this one...4 way multi bit). If pressed I might trade the tape measure for a light.

Caveman style: knife, flint, axe, and...












oh ****, just give me two hammers!

 

[plumber84]

10" Adjustable wrench, 16oz claw hammer, retractable blade stanley knife, 10" water pump pliers and a multi bit screwdriver as a basic requirement.

 

[toolfanatic]

I'd agree with most of the above but I'd like to add a 12" hacksaw frame and blade to the list- as well as cutting metal it can be used to cut small sections of wood or plastic. No power cords, easily controlled and no special safety equipment required!

 

[Kevin54]

1- Air compressor
2-Cordless drill
3-Flashlight
4-Hammers
5-For outside work, a BF spud bar

 

[Mechgineer]

1- Air compressor
2-Cordless drill
3-Flashlight
4-Hammers
5-For outside work, a BF spud bar

Air compressor is a good one. Don't remember anyone saying that.