what tools can't you imagine yourself without?

[302]

What tools can't you imagine yourself without now that you've used them? Stuff you didn't think you needed but once you tried it there was no going back.


One of them for me is the Lisle rocker arm tool for the GM V6s, and a bearing packer for tapered roller bearings.

 

[bloomingtonmike]

CNC router and CNC knee mill
Metal lathe
John Deere 3320

 

[shockwave]

My led flashlight

And my deep ratcheting flex spline wrenches

 

[CudaChick1968]

All of 'em.

 

[malykaii]

Smart phone and the ability to use it.

Tool for fixing cars, tool for fixing life.

I swear I've fixed hundreds of customers cars with help from smart phones. You tube helps a lot.

 

[RivennHewn]

Tool for fixing cars, tool for fixing life.

I swear I've fixed hundreds of customers cars with help from smart phones. You tube helps a lot.

Working with my son on his car, the iPad was the most used tool.

I hadn't worked on a car in years, but every problem we had somebody has a video on youtube on how to do it.

proper sequence, torque specs, (and a lot of hacks).

Much easier than when I was a kid.

 

[TJx]

Knipex Alligator

 

[Adam.C]

impact gun. Hands down. It was a game changer for me and I've never wanted to work without one since.

 

[Super Mech]

Snap on Edge, Power Probe.

 

[300Deluxe]

Smart phone is a good one.

Two things I always find myself reaching for are my inspection mirror and telescoping magnet. I can see things from above that would otherwise require crawling under a vehicle, and pick up small items (that contain carbon) with ease.

 

[Strouty]

Air compressor.

Right now mine is in pieces and it is absolutely miserable. I think air is the lifeblood of the shop.

 

[Cypherian]

What is this a trick question IE the list of tools for being trapped on a desert island lol. I am going to go with CudaChick "ALL OF THEM" hell some do not come out of the box for a year but when they do man does it make the job easier lol

Cypher

 

[thegroundpounder99]

My 3/8 battery impact and ratchet......then all the rest lol

 

[Mark in Indiana]

My mind and a pen.

 

[bczygan]

HF screwdrivers! Use em almost every day.

Utility knife. Use it everyday to open the **** my wife orders from HSN!

 

[geartow]

Vicegrips

 

[bcradio]

demolition hammer... used this tool so much it's scary

 

[zkling]

Smart phone and the ability to use it.

This, even my cheap basic phone has changed my life.

Knipex Alligator

I'll add the mini bolt cuter into this mix.

Most other tools I was pretty certain I needed, just did without till the $ or item became available.

 

[Ign]

Gotta agree w OP, the Lisle bearing packer is something I'd never want to be without, AND I'm more likely to maintain my trailers now LOL

Now I wanna see a puller that removes wheel seals with zero damage so they can be re-used if I don't want to run to the trailer supply!

 

[maxchevy]

hard to narrow it down, I would say 3/8 ratchet... gets used more than anything else.

That and a bfh...

 

[Thumper]

The one I whiz thru.....

 

[bonneyman]

Ratcheting ball screwdriver and Gear Wrench ratcheting box wrenches.

Since EASYDRIVER balls are no longer made, I ****** up every one I come across...just so I don't have to ever worry about not having one.

 

[metaldad]

a shillelagh or two.
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[Dimitri]

My mind,

But for tools, a decent scan tool.

Without the right information (DTC's, freeze frame, and live data) it is nearly impossible to fix a modern car right the first time.

Second tool a multimeter, for when it's an off make and there isn't enough live data.

Followed by all the normal hand tools.

Dimitri

 

[theoldwizard1]

My 1/4" socket set (SAE and Metric, but no deep) and my full 38" socket set (SAE and Metric, standard and deep for both, standard ratchet (almost 50 years old !), flex head ratchet, universal and several extensions.)

 

[RedRabbit]

Snap On Solus. Or the SO ratcheting screwdriver.

 

[malykaii]

the one i whiz thru.....

that!!!!!!!!

 

[AnthonyJ124]

Ratcheting screw drivers, pocket knife, truck.

 

[rodsnratfinks]

So many good ones here. Besides the obvious sockets and ratchet: A small 90 degree pick, ball peen hammer, DMM, Kleins, 24" pry bar, Streamlight, and a pencil.


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[302]

I don't know how I forgot my power probe. I love it for electrical work even though I don't see much of it at the new shop.

 

[RuknRole]

Surprisingly my Husky 6-in-1 Reversible Screwdriver. I love this thing!

 

[619DioFan]

Since buying the Milwaukee fuel 1/2 and 3/8 impacts all my projects just take less time so these two tools are something I would not what to be without. my poor air impacts have been left idle for some time now ( with the exception of the earthquake air ratchet as I really like that one )

 

[Ign]

Actually today I realized without my set of Aven precision tweezers and B&L magnifying visor I'd still have a dozen slivers and splinters stuck in my hands....so yeah, must have items.

 

[toolaholic]

This: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C6R1QE4/?tag=atomicindus08-20 As a novice mechanic I like knowing fastener is not too loose or overtight. Gives me peace of mine. The flex head 3/8 torque wrench is my most used torque wrench.

 

[espyking83]

Too many to mention, but the latest are Bojo scrapers. Light years bettter than what is provided at work and now I dont have to go through shaping phenolic. You can resharpen them also.

 

[Vigo]

Matco 3/8dr shallow metric wobble sockets for me.

 

[Bigtee]

My DeWalt impact driver.

 

[Jeremy77]

Channellock oil filter/PVC pipe pliers.

 

[Rioredsn8k]

Inspection Mirror, Streamlite Flash Light, Pocket Screw Driver and my new Autel MS905.

 

[jsaw]

Gearwrenches, when i first saw them, i didnt think I needed them, now I couldnt get by without them