What’s everyone’s favourite tool

[Elvie84]

Mine would have to be the Sidchrome 1/2 Socket set that I got cheap from a carboot market stall,and a few of my snap on spanners.

 

[Tynee]

I’ve said in other threads that if anything ever happens to my Channellock 422’s, I’ll have to give up auto maintenance and home repairs. I’ll just turn in the rest of my tools.

 

[Musicinabottle]

Fein multi tool.

 

[Alexander]

Impact Driver.

 

[SuperXero]

Mỹ dewalt brushless 1/2" impact wrench.

 

[metaldad]

my left handed zeiginfulter inward feed pointometer, 88 tooth, unquik release

 

[Caddybill]

6 in 1 screwdriver

 

[Copymutt]

Toss up between my Lincoln Mig and a Jap Pull Saw.
Jim

 

[tanukiboy]

They may not be the most often used tool in my toolbox (but they are used surprisingly often): I'd say my Tsunoda cable tie nippers. They are great not only for cutting cable ties, but also wires because it holds the cut strands and keeps them from falling or flying off and causing a short circuit somewhere. How did I ever live without these?!

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[Mgdoug3]

S-K 3870 with DT80 mechanism.

 

[Rabid Badger]

Probably my 1/2 inch SK ratchet that I picked up at a yard sale for $2.

 

[ddawg16]

Mine....H&K 45 USP

 

[PT Doc]

Knipex plier wrench. For sure. Everyone should have one. I need a few more.

 

[marineman]

Not the most glorious tool but my snapon PWCS7ACF wire stripper/ crimper saves me more headaches than any other tool in my box. Before I started working on trucks for a living I thought I was good with the strippers and crimpers I had but doing tidy work inside a dash or in a nook or cranny on the truck being able to crimp with the tip of the pliers is a god send. Maybe somebody else makes one that crimps at the front I didn't really look I just bought it when snapon guy came.

 

[Snaparxon]

On the days I need it, my Proto 2200ft/lb torque multiplier.

 

[isb cornbinder]

My friend's mother gave this tool to me. It is not my favorite tool, but she assured me it was her favorite tool, many times and for many years.
What is it? It is a hand held cranked ******** she used to relieve "anxiety."

https://collection.maas.museum/object/251426

 

[FullRaceMerc]

The Proto "breakaway" torque wrench that my boss gave me for Christmas when I worked in a hardware store 40 years ago. Good man, good place to work, good customers, good tool. I think back to all of them when I use it.

 

[larry_g]

Backhoe..

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no neat sig line

 

[BigBoreFan]

Motion Pro compact T-Handle set.

 

[3jakes]

Wire wheel.
Love to make rusted steel "not rusted steel".

 

[S/RConcepts]

Here in the rust belt... Knipex Cobras. Worth twice their weight in gold around here, works like pure magic on all of the rusty fasteners you can imagine. I'll be the first to admit I was extremely skeptical when I first tried a pair, but I'll never be without them again.

 

[Jason280]

6" bench grinder with dual wire wheels...

 

[MushCreek]

Stationary power tool- Bridgeport mill

Stationary power tool- woodworking- Ridgid table saw

Portable power tool- corded- Bosch jigsaw

Portable power tool- cordless- Milwaukee 1/2"impact

Favorite hand tool- (hard to pick a favorite)- Lixie 168 oz. dead-blow hammer

Close second- GearWrench ratchets- so smoooooth.

 

[seber]

1/4" Milwaukee M18 driver.

 

[Fialaja]

Reciprocating saw A.K.A Sawzall. doesn’t matter which one of the five that I own but there’s nothing like tearing up something.
My Milwaukee’s are usually the go to, but the makita 3070 is just as capable, just a bit heavier, while the Dewalt is for when I need a cordless, thankfully not very often and mostly pruning/branch removal as it is the least pleasurable tool to use ( I hate the lever blade change and the lack of counterbalance, orbital action or general feel of the tool.) but it too has held up to extreme use... then there’s the little Ridgid fuego that is more akin to a scalpel than a sledgehammer. Definitely a tool worth having for those cuts where a full size saw doesn’t fit or you can only use one hand to make the cut.

At one point I was thinking of restoring old USA made Milwaukee sawzalls off eBay as a hobby, as the parts are still readily available. Sure would be cheaper than restoring cars! (And easier too)

 

[Fedwrench]

Easily my Alexander brand pocket screwdriver

It's a mini pry bar, opens parts boxes, helps with connectors, and has a strong magnet that that sticks to most drivers door window frames as i enter & exit a vehicle.

Next to a really bright Coast or Streamlight pocket LED flashlight, it's the tool i use most.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Snap on MG725. It's powerful enough to allow me not to pull out the torch sometimes for rusted hardware.

 

[LXCam]

My friend's mother gave this tool to me. It is not my favorite tool, but she assured me it was her favorite tool, many times and for many years.
What is it? It is a hand held cranked ******** she used to relieve "anxiety."

https://collection.maas.museum/object/251426

I'm confused, which end do you hold


My fav, burrking belt grinder.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Probably my 3/8 M12 stubby. I literally tore the front end of my Nissan off to replace the radiator support in about an hour with my Astro stubby sockets. I've had air stubbies but this is a game changer.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

My friend's mother gave this tool to me. It is not my favorite tool, but she assured me it was her favorite tool, many times and for many years.
What is it? It is a hand held cranked ******** she used to relieve "anxiety."

https://collection.maas.museum/object/251426

Why would she give it to you?

 

[BTL-A4]

#2 Phillips screwdriver. USA made Craftsman. I use it all the time.

 

[cliftonbros89]

My Martin 12 point flare nut wrenches, Martin/Snap On 12 point flare nut crowfoot wrenches, Martin service wrenches for hydraulic work.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Hand tool - Knipex Cobras
Power tool - M12 Fuel 1/4” impact driver (Gen 2)
Honorable mention - AHP AlphaTIG 200X

 

[ssdave]

My little red box with a Snap-on midget, set of extensions, and SAE and Metric sockets. Getting that quality 1/4" set made an immense difference in how I use tools, I found that the quality set let me do the work of a 3/8" set with 1/4" drive. More agile, lighter weight, fits into tighter places. It also led me to eliminate cheap tools from my stuff, and only use good ones, once I realized that there really is a difference and it is sustantial in some cases.

 

[matthew]

Possibly my Wera bit ratchet. It has replaced an inexpensive bit ratchet that is also awesome, just not quite as nice.

It is amazing how often a bit ratchet is necessary because you can't fit a normal screwdriver.

 

[Indexmill]

Fein multi tool.

Really? That is very interesting. I bought a Fein multi tool to do window sill replacements in my house and am amazed at its quality and performance.

Can you share other jobs you do with it? Thank you, Indexmill.

 

[Wamsutta]

3/8'' drive 7.25 inches overall length.

 

[samss]

M12 1/4" hex driver. Too many years of nut drivers and screw drivers have done a number on my wrists.

 

[equitiesguy]

Mine would have to be the Sidchrome 1/2 Socket set that I got cheap from a carboot market stall,and a few of my snap on spanners.

Every single one of the 500+ Snap-on tools I own.

And some of the MAC too.

 

[Elvie84]

Every single one of the 500+ Snap-On tools I own.



And some of the MAC too.

Jealous I only have a couple