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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:10:57 PM EDT
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Cordless Impact Wrench
I have a Makita 9.6v model and it is fantastic. It will really change the way you work on ANYTHING with a nut, bolt, or screw. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:11:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Dremel tool with a flexible shaft attachment.
Rotozip tool. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:13:45 PM EDT
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Dewalt makes one that I have been seriously looking at...... As does Snap-On........ |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:14:15 PM EDT
[#4]
Got em... cordless Dremel also |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:15:46 PM EDT
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Trust me, the Makita is a GOOD one. I worked for a truck accessory place for a while and the guys who had been there much longer than me had tried several different brands but stuck with the Makita due to it's quality and durability. I will sell you mine if you are interested... It is this model here: www.makita.com/Cordless_Item_View.asp?id=83 |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:17:34 PM EDT
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Here's a list of my favorite specalized tools:
1. 10" Knipex Cobra Pliars. Craftsman Cobra pliars are one and the same. They beat the snot out of Channel Locks. 2. Fluke model 112 multimeter, if you need a meter. Tough, accurate, affordable for a pro tool. 3. A long handled, flex head 3/8" ratchet handle. How did I ever live without one before? 4. An extra 5 way or 10 way reversible screwdriver (to keep handy. Includes 2 flat, #1 and #2 phillips, 1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers.) 5. !!!!The winner!!!!! 8" Snap-on flank drive adjustable (Crecent type) wrench. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:18:31 PM EDT
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Sweet!  |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:35:59 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a little more power... www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=6344 |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:37:02 PM EDT
[#9]
Here are some cheap ones:
A 24" push button flexible thingie with the grabber claw on the other end A 24" telescoping magnetic pickup small dental mirror tool adjustable automatic centerpunch pocket maglite with the bore light/right angle attachment adjustable strap wrench set of ball-end hex wrenches scissors |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:37:18 PM EDT
[#10]
Got all those but the pliers... I will have to go check those out. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 5:56:44 PM EDT
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...Waher plarz.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:06:09 PM EDT
[#12]
A magnet on a flexable shaft to reach those little parts or sockets that always fall into the engine compartment.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:18:29 PM EDT
[#13]
I don't know how I would have survived without one of those and one with the little fingers for non-mettalic parts. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:19:36 PM EDT
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flexible cable hose clamp pliers
 once you have used them,..................... well you know the rest |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:20:31 PM EDT
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Skewdriver
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:23:18 PM EDT
[#16]
This:
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:26:01 PM EDT
[#17]
led headlamp. i like the black diamond moonstone for mech and project work.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:33:12 PM EDT
[#18]
A strap wrench
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:39:55 PM EDT
[#19]
I'm a wood guy. The essential wood tools are a Decent Jack plane such as a Stanley Bedrock Number 5 or a lie Neilsen Number 5, a good coarse rip saw, a crosscut saw ( a Japanese reversible can do both and are a pleasure to use) , a collection of chisels ranging from around 1/2 inch to 1.5 inches wide. A Veritas low-angle spokeshave, (adjustable toe allows you to deal with inside and outside curves) A decent two jaw bit-brace for drilling holes along with a variety of auger bits, A coping saw, a #2 phillips head screwdriver and a medium sized flathead driver, an 8 inch drawknife is a nice thing to have as well. A kent-style hatchet is also useful. With these tools you can build an awful lot of stuff.
Everyone survival minded should have a useful collection of muscle powered tools |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:44:27 PM EDT
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I'm not too concered with wood... will have a few carpenters along with us to handle that.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:49:07 PM EDT
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 Spline drive ratchets. Absolutely love having these ratchets. Matco's are called Profile plus, but another brand Gear Wrench, I believe makes an economy version. They are not the greatest, but on a budget it provides. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 8:07:46 PM EDT
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Logistics are the key. Not enough information here. What task are you typically trying to accomplish and what means of transport do you have? A generator, mig welder, plazma cutter, chainsaw, jaws of life could all come in handy for such an abstract question. So could a pair of vice grips, tin snips, 90degree die grinder, 5 HP compressor, .;........... tool porn. 
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Posted: 10/7/2004 8:16:43 PM EDT
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All the big stuff (welder, compressor, etc) are in place already. Talking mostly about hand tools.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 8:40:18 PM EDT
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Some of the hand tools that I have had for a while which I couldn't live without:
Ratcheting screwdriver. If you get one, do yourself a favor and get the Snap-On - it is hands down the best on the market. Screwdriver Ratcheting offset screwdriver for impossible to reach places. Also availible in straight and reverse offset Electronic needle nose pliers. Excellent for small parts and limited access situations. A set of Vise Grips (though you no doubt have these already). Ball end Allen wrenches. Bondhus T handle ones are great. Electronic screwdriver set. This set comes in handy so often I'd cry without it. Do yourself a favor and don't buy Snap-On marked electric power tools. They are usually made by DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Ryobi, etc. and just have the Snap-On name with a higher price tag (kind of like Craftsman electric power tools). Look at Amazon.com for power tools because that place almost always has the lowest price with free shipping and no tax (again almost always). |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 8:51:50 PM EDT
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+1 I also just got a cresent wrench with a vise grip type adjustment screw.... it seems to work well enough, I haven't used it that much. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 9:28:58 PM EDT
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Board stretcher.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 9:31:10 PM EDT
[#27]
A good set of Torx sockets. And don't forget a quality pair (or two) of gloves.
Zip ties and duct tape as well. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 9:40:32 PM EDT
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Some of the stuff I found very useful...
0 degree box wrench set ( very useful for removing flexplate bolts ) 24" 3/8"drive extension shorty wrench set universal impact sockets (swivel sockets) 12pt sockets ( for doing u-joints ) +2 on the strap wrench set of prybars ( 8" 12" 24" 36" ) DMM (digital multi meter) crimpers and a good assortment of solderless terminals Dead-Blow hammer |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 9:44:50 PM EDT
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If you don't already have one, get yourself a Hazet (brand name) oil filter wrench....
Best damn thing I ever bought myself........ It's a three finger/jaw kind of design that squeezes down as you turn your ratchet handle I've NEVER met an oil filter I couldn't get off with this thing, simply amazing tool.. Here's part of their webpage, but Snap-on guy usually sells them, or did when I was turning wrenches years ago.. www.hazet.de/eng/katalog/suche_3.asp?F=2172&H=100&U=1300 and a small pic....  It really can be a lifesaver... I wouldn't trade mine for ANY other type filter wrench, bar none. Cost a few bucks, but well worth it, and german made, so HIGH quality tools.. They make really nice stuff JB 
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Posted: 10/8/2004 2:45:52 AM EDT
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I can't believe I left this off my list. Mine is constantly getting used. |
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Posted: 10/8/2004 7:15:18 AM EDT
[#31]
+1 a very good investment |
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Posted: 10/8/2004 7:21:24 AM EDT
[#32]
That same wrench is available from Sear under the craftsman name. That's an excellent suggestion. |
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Posted: 10/8/2004 10:54:57 AM EDT
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Chapman, bits fit perfectly in gun screwheads
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Posted: 10/8/2004 11:02:13 AM EDT
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I used the hell out of a pair of safety wire pliers, used for so many things I can't list them all. Most Snap-on, Mac, Matco guys have them. Also Aviation supply catelogs have them.
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Posted: 10/8/2004 11:05:11 AM EDT
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Tannerite & Duct Tape
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