whats your most used tools?
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jerseykat1
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Notable mentions of tools i use the most.
Astro 40sl led light
Astro 3081 tire inflator (not a fan of battery powered inflators)
Astro 40sl led light
Astro 3081 tire inflator (not a fan of battery powered inflators)
Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Wow, considering my inbox is full now I suppose that's all the names I'll be taking
enjoy the beerwrenches, gents
enjoy the beerwrenches, gents
rusty_ratchet
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Magnetic tool trays. I use them for everything.
WWheeler
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A 2AAA penlight is definitely my most used tool (Streamlight ProTac, ThruNite Ti4, or Nextorch K3)
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jerseykat1
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Maaan I need to buy those in bulk. I always loose those pocket screw drivers. The magnet gets stuck on something that I don't notice and it's never to be seen again. But they are very handy.
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kctyphoon
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OP, if you like that big Dewalt impact, you should try the Milwaukee fuel version. I have them both in their 7/16 hex drive version, ( and the 1/2" version of the m18 at home) and I much prefer the m18 over the Dewalt. The power is almost identical, but I never pick up the Dewalt if the Milwaukee winds up on the same truck.. It just feels so much better to use.
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shockwave
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Probably my stream light stinger flashlight
And my ct761g cordless impact with a 10mm socket
And my ct761g cordless impact with a 10mm socket
In no particular order.
-Snap on CT761 3/8 impact wrench. Very versatile tool , handles alot of engine , brake to light suspension work.
-MAC AWP050 1/2 impact wrench. Love this tool, powerful, very ergonomic and surprisingly quiet.
-MAC AR249 1/4 air ratchet. Handy little ratchet, not the most powerful but great slim design with super easy to used directional switch.
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Matco Torque II #2 screwdriver. Use this great screwdriver all the time. Feels good in the hand and extremely well built by Witte of Germany.
-Wright 3/8 metric shallow chrome socket set. What can I say , fantastic sockets. Very well done chrome , excellent fit on fasteners, my go to non impact sockets.
-MAC 3/8 AXIS standard comfort grip ratchet. Great ergonomics , amazingly smooth action with near zero backdrag. Great ratchet.
-Pen , no particular pen just any really. Have to fill out RO's , multipoint sheets , diag notes. Literally cant do any job without one.
-Snap on CT761 3/8 impact wrench. Very versatile tool , handles alot of engine , brake to light suspension work.
-MAC AWP050 1/2 impact wrench. Love this tool, powerful, very ergonomic and surprisingly quiet.
-MAC AR249 1/4 air ratchet. Handy little ratchet, not the most powerful but great slim design with super easy to used directional switch.
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Matco Torque II #2 screwdriver. Use this great screwdriver all the time. Feels good in the hand and extremely well built by Witte of Germany.
-Wright 3/8 metric shallow chrome socket set. What can I say , fantastic sockets. Very well done chrome , excellent fit on fasteners, my go to non impact sockets.
-MAC 3/8 AXIS standard comfort grip ratchet. Great ergonomics , amazingly smooth action with near zero backdrag. Great ratchet.
-Pen , no particular pen just any really. Have to fill out RO's , multipoint sheets , diag notes. Literally cant do any job without one.
Brownsfan
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90% of the time there's a tool in my hands, it's one of these.
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Where is the crimper/cutter?
Attachments
FigureItOut
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Ha ha, my 1005? I'm doing usually 1 to 3 RS a day, that's 1-3 ring terminals, not quite in the top 10%, but definitely essential.
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brianh
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Chainsaw
Jeeper
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Wow, considering my inbox is full now I suppose that's all the names I'll be taking
enjoy the beerwrenches, gents
Bummer. I collect the tool styled bottle openers. Would love to add an Astro to my collection
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jerseykat1
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I was originally eye balling the Milwaukee m12 version. But then I saw a review from "real tool reviews" that showed the Dewalt produced a bit more torque when he measured them on a Skidmore torque device. I think the difference was about 100ft lbs or close to it. So naturally I just had to have the most powerful in class impact wrench as long as the size difference was minimal.
Why do you prefer the Milwaukee? Is it smoother or faster?
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jerseykat1
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OMG I forgot about the pen. The paper work often takes longer than the job. Multi points, warranty details, tsb information, quotes for upsales, etc, etc
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Everyone who had sent me a pm was mailed a beerwrench
WWheeler
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Got mine today. Many thanks Chris!
Ditto on the penlight being my most used tool. Can't tell you how many times a day I'm looking around an engine with that thing. I can tell you how lost I feel when it isn't in my pocket lol.
Ignore my pm, I sent it before making it all the way to the end and seeing you cut it off LOL
Dust
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Lisle door trim/panel popper tool. It's my most favorite tool ever. Perfect fit in my hand, cheap, and will not break. I've bent the tabs a little, but they bend back just fine. Had two, but lost one somewhere. Been meaning to buy another.
Dewalt 12v Max 3/8" impact wrench. Light and small, and just enough torque for most every fastener up to 16mm, and some 18 and 19mm fasteners as well.
Dewalt 12v Max 3/8" impact wrench. Light and small, and just enough torque for most every fastener up to 16mm, and some 18 and 19mm fasteners as well.
achirdo
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Mobile welder here
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 5" grinder. God I love that thing.
Or my Snap On 32 oz Balll Peen deadblow
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 5" grinder. God I love that thing.
Or my Snap On 32 oz Balll Peen deadblow
code4pay
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Handyman, probably a toss up between my Hitachi cordless impact driver and the Hitachi cordless leaf blower. But I use a wide range of tools because of the variety of jobs. Being spring here lately it has been my shovel for landscaping work.
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jerseykat1
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What's your line of work for this tool. Just curious.
4 years and counting. Used more than the rest of my tools combined. Avoid cheap imitations.
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I work on heavy trucks and agri/construction/earthmoving equipment. Rebuild engines and transmissions, overhaul hydraulic and electrical systems. My eyesight is not the best and this thing lives on my head while I am working - all day, every day. This light is professional work-headlight and I can't recommend it enough. Only downside is it's a bit heavy. I guess it's not for everyone.
CGarage
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90% of the time there's a tool in my hands, it's one of these.
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What is the orange and black thing in the bottom of the picture?
