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Help rounding out the tool box?
September 16, 2018, 06:38 PM
reflex/deflex 64Help rounding out the tool box?
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September 16, 2018, 06:40 PM
Minnowquote:
Originally posted by two-two-niner-romeo:
One of my favorite tools for working in tight spaces is this Husky Microdriver set from Home Depot. The quality is every bit as good as Snap-On for about a tenth of the price:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hu...WMD16PCSAE/202934673
^^^^^ This little set is in my tool bag right now. It has proved itself to be useful countless times.
"Prepared in mind and resources" September 16, 2018, 06:42 PM
Chris42Battery drill and battery screwdriver. Mine are Milwaukee 18v. I also have their 12v FUEL model. Both will work extremely well, 18v has a bit more juice.
If you are going to start some kind of workshop (mine encompasses 90%+ of our basement) I would suggest a 1”x42” belt sander. Delta used to make them, I think Jet makes them now. Very handy for lots of things - grinding, sharpening drills, demurring, sanding, etc.
September 16, 2018, 07:38 PM
RogueJSKA workbench with a mounted vise.
I frequently find myself wishing I had one.
September 16, 2018, 09:00 PM
dynoratFlexible hose clamp pliers, for the squeeze tab type clamps.
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September 16, 2018, 09:26 PM
Oz_Shadowquote:
Originally posted by Minnow:
quote:
Originally posted by two-two-niner-romeo:
One of my favorite tools for working in tight spaces is this Husky Microdriver set from Home Depot. The quality is every bit as good as Snap-On for about a tenth of the price:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hu...WMD16PCSAE/202934673
^^^^^ This little set is in my tool bag right now. It has proved itself to be useful countless times.
I have a similar one. Very handy. Another good tool is the Craftsman razor blade pliers. Look like vise grips with a blade on one side. Great for cutting hose and stuff. A micro set of various wire snips is another. Oh, and a high quality set of wire strippers is worth the $ compared to crappy cheap ones.
September 16, 2018, 09:37 PM
c1steveVix bit set, for drilling screw holes on center. These are self centering drill bits. Great for installing hinges, etc.
A TIG welder would be most helpful, so would a Bridgeport milling machine.
-c1steve
September 16, 2018, 09:51 PM
bigdealIf you don't already have them, a set of ratcheting box end wrenches. I have both SAE and metric and love the things for working in tight spaces.
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September 16, 2018, 10:19 PM
jimmy123xAn LED headlamp and a Nybo Slide king work light. A large pair of "water pump" pliars. A quality strap wrench. A zipit.
September 16, 2018, 10:23 PM
OKCGeneCome to think of it, if you're making a work area in the garage, with a work bench, then add a thick comfort mat for your feet. I keep a mini fridge in my work bench area stocked with cold drinks (nothing alcoholic when using sharp tools) and a nice bar stool to perch on and contemplate, draw plans, etc.
Best thing is just to have an enjoyable time. Be safe.
September 16, 2018, 10:24 PM
PowerSurgeGood quality screw tips are a must. And not the el cheapo sets from Big Lots, either.
A pipe cutter is always handy too for the rare instance you may need it. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/RIDGID-...keywords=pipe+cutter
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September 16, 2018, 10:30 PM
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September 16, 2018, 10:46 PM
sjtillElectrical testers? A non-contact line tester e.g. by Klein; a plug-in polarity and GFCI tester.
A laser tape measure.
A set of combination open and ratcheting box wrenches; Tekton makes a very nice set from Taiwan.
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September 16, 2018, 11:33 PM
wildheartedson0105quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
I have found a magnetic or claw type pick up tool invaluable when working under the hood. They are great for retrieving sockets or nuts that fall into the crevices of an engine bay.
https://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-31000.aspx
Does that auto-search for the elusive lost 10mm socket?
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September 17, 2018, 04:00 AM
46and2A Sledgehammer and a Sawzall are enough to systematically tear down an entire house...
September 17, 2018, 04:23 AM
Mars_AttacksA telescoping magnet and mirror.
The most underrated and frustratingly needed tools there are.
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September 17, 2018, 05:42 AM
Oz_ShadowOutside the box - one of those height adjustable, but very short, rolling stools with a tool shelf. Beats the hell out of sitting on a bucket or tire.
September 17, 2018, 06:43 AM
Rey HRHstrap wrench.
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September 17, 2018, 06:51 AM
WoodmanA big-ass screw driver. A ⅜" x 12" slotted screwdriver is long enough - 17" - to reach into a toilet tank to tighten up the tank/bowl bolt without getting your hands wet. It also makes a great chisel when you have to give something a tap but cannot quite get your hammer and chisel into that confined location. I still carry one in the truck box but turn more frequently to my ⅜" x 8", as it packs more easily in my shoulder bag.
A good set of needle files.
Blue painters tape. To protect woodwork from your pry bar chisel and needle files.
September 17, 2018, 08:45 AM
ShouldBFishinAnother tool that I've used a lot more than I anticipated is a 1/2" cordless impact wrench.
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Originally posted by bigdeal:
If you don't already have them, a set of ratcheting box end wrenches. I have both SAE and metric and love the things for working in tight spaces.
I love those wrenches! In addition to the other sets I have I bought
Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set a couple years ago and having a flex head on the end has proved to be very useful when getting in tight spaces.