What is your single most used tool?

[Luckydevil]

I have this pair of hooked pliers that I use all the friggin time. No other tool I own even comes close. Not exactly sure why, but I am just fond of the little buggers. End up using them for stuff I am sure they were not meant to. I am sure they would also make a great throwing weapon against an intruder if I ever needed to.

 

[avsfan733]

lately strangely enough it has been a voltmeter...i have semed to be doing a lot of wiring lately...as well as a lot of welding both of which seem to end in me using the voltmeter.

 

[iiibdsiil]

13 mm wrench. Seems to be needed on everything you take apart.

 

[DCopp]

ratchet 3/8

 

[Remi]

Tape mesure, by far.

 

[bdaz442]

a big HAMMER. Fixes everything. LoL.

 

[OI812]

Channel Locks. I can pound nails with them, pull nails, tighten bolts and nuts, screw pipe together. Has to be the most versatile tool I own.

 

[eschoendorff]

Channel Locks. I can pound nails with them, pull nails, tighten bolts and nuts, screw pipe together. Has to be the most versatile tool I own.

Yup. Those or the Knipex versions.

 

[danski0224]

The one between my ears

 

[byrdman]

13 mm wrench. Seems to be needed on everything you take apart.

On a side note, I can tell you that a 13mm wrench serves as an almost complete tool set when swapping a motor in a 86 Mazda B2000. It got to be a joke when a tool was asked for during that project, it was always a 13mm wrench!

But, my most used tool now is probably a pair of vice-grips.

 

[Satatic]

Tape mesure, by far.

 

[bmwpower]

Craftsman 3/8" offset, flex ratchet

 

[ranger_dood]

Vise-Grips!

 

[Major Ramifications]

#2 Phillips screwdriver

 

[Ken Greene]

refrig

 

[ChucksCrib]

I don't know which tool I use the most.......but I can certainly tell which tool doesn't get enough of a work-out :blow:

 

[bmwpower]

Too much information....

 

[GearHead_1]

Sorry folks. My son reads these threads with me, there's got to be a better place to display a smiley of this nature.

 

[OI812]

Sorry folks. My son reads these threads with me, there's got to be a better place to display a smiley of this nature.

I agree!!

 

[Wile1Coyote]

Yep #2 Phillips for sure.

I would lay big $ though that I use a #10 Torx driver more than all of the rest of you combined. I'm on about my third one now.

 

[C_F]

Sorry folks. My son reads these threads with me, there's got to be a better place to display a smiley of this nature.

Damn, I missed it.

 

[GearHead_1]

Yep #2 Phillips for sure.

I would lay big $ though that I use a #10 Torx driver more than all of the rest of you combined. I'm on about my third one now.

I would have to say that my most used tool is a 3/8" rachet, though I use 4 or 5 different ones (long, short, flex head, angle handle etc.) followed closely by a drill driver (I use a couple different ones of these too).

I'm not calling you out or saying that I use a #10 torx MORE than you do but I would at least have to take the collective bet. I use one several times a day. I've got 3 different screwdriver type torx sets and 2 socket torx sets as well as inverse torx set. Most of the sockets have been replaced multiple times. Lots of small engines use torx screws on plastic shrouds, carb./air filter bolts etc. and #10 is a popular size.

 

[M-Funf]

Martini Glass, by far...

O.K. Seriously? Um, I'd have to say it's a #2 Phillips.

 

[Wile1Coyote]

I think I'd still take ya Gearhead since most folks here don't even know what the hell we are talking about and I literally reach for the #10T 20 or so times per day as I am a Compaq Server tech and every damn fastener on those things is a #10 Torx (at least I don't have to lug around a ton of tools). Some of the newer models don't require as much unscrewing though so how about if we team up and take on the rest of the guys.

 

[GearHead_1]

I think I'd still take ya Gearhead since most folks here don't even know what the hell we are talking about and I literally reach for the #10T 20 or so times per day as I am a Compaq Server tech and every damn fastener on those things is a #10 Torx (at least I don't have to lug around a ton of tools). Some of the newer models don't require as much unscrewing though so how about if we team up and take on the rest of the guys.

It's a deal. I kinda figured you were working on boxes. I've spent a little time in the server room too.

 

[TOO Z MAXX]

My Kleins(linemans pliers) I use these all the time, but I am an electrician so that should be expected.

 

[Major Ramifications]

My Kleins(linemans pliers) I use these all the time, but I am an electrician so that should be expected.

Boy, that Klein stuff is NICE, but I don't do enough electrical work to justify their cost.

 

[stioc]

I would have to say its my floor jack. My AC Hydraulics jack to be exact

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

 

[The MOX]

It's the tool that never leaves my side (except for use).

Currently it's a Leatherman Charge XTi. It's not the best tool for any one job, but it a good tool for many jobs, especially when you are far away from your garage or toolboxes.

I have carried a Leatherman since their first model came out.

The Wave and the Super Leatherman are also good choices

 

[kartracer55]

When Im workin on the kart, either a 10 or 13 mm wrench, or a5 or 6 mm allen socket with my old 3/8 snappy ratchet.

I tend to do alot of "machinest" type work, so my most use tool in that catagory is probably my ratcheting tap handle.

Jim

 

[MadMax]

A hammer almost always seems to be out. But a 1/4" and 3/8" ratchet, with either a 8, 10, or 12 mm socket is most used when working on the bikes..Good ol' jap bikes, lol. When fabricating, take a guess. Thats right, the 4 1/2" angle grinder, lol. When isn't one of those out?

-Max..

 

[96MysticSVT]

18V Dewalt Drill (I guess that's why I own 7 of them).

 

[kbeitz]

Bench vise... By far....

 

[jfcasey]

a rotary 10k 2 post lift or my IR 2135. Can't do much to any car without using both.

 

[Brownsfan]

This is the third thread from 2005 bumped today by the same person. Did you just go to the last page and just start bumping 9 year old threads lol.

 

[malibu101]

This is the third thread from 2005 bumped today by the same person. Did you just go to the last page and just start bumping 9 year old threads lol.

I didn't even notice the thread age. I don't even look at that.
It is still a somewhat interesting topic for those who wish to discuss it now though.

 

[Brownsfan]

It is still interesting sure. My most used is wire cutter/crimpers, wire strippers, solder iron and multi meter. Al used pretty equally.

 

[d.mcfarland]

3/8 ratchet here.

 

[BK13]

3 pound hammer or engineer's scale tape measure.

 

[ShaneMSnyder]

My lil Snap On picks. I use them way more than I thought I would.