Favorite tools - Let's hear it

**BillBoost37** · 12-05-2012

We all have favorite tools that we feel/know make jobs easier. Let's share them and see if we can't learn a few new tricks from each other.

Some of my favorites (keep in mind..I've been collecting/refining for a while)
- Ratcheting, pivot head, locking wrenches. (Gearwrench XL)
Amazon.com: Gearwrench 12 PC XL LOCKING FLEX HEAD RATCHETING SET Gearwrench 12 PC XL LOCKING FLEX HEAD RATCHETI: Sports & Outdoors
- Snap on ball pivot - it's a ball version of a universal that never binds up.
SNAP-ON 3/8 DR. Universal Joint, Swivel Ball, Friction Ball
- Spring clamp hose pliers - On a cable and they keep you from ever getting a blood blister, go into hard to reach areas with ease..name it.
Craftsman Cable Operated Hose Clamp Pliers - Tools - Mechanics & Auto Tools - Automotive Specialty Tools
- Gearwrench 82248 prybar, it's everything you could ever want in a larger prybar. Takes out driverside axles with ease and works for any situation. Indexing head and extending prybar

**jteske88** · 12-05-2012

My fav used to be my breaker bar, lol. Now its on my new drills,
1/2" drive:Cordless Wrench Kit: Craftsman Quality and Surprising Power at Sears

impact driver: Craftsman 19.2-Volt Impact Driver Kit: Drill with Ease at Sears

And i can never forget my trusty soildering iron.

**Below Average Joe** · 12-05-2012

My hands.....

**jteske88** · 12-05-2012

we said tools, not musturbation technique lol

Originally Posted by Koscoe

My hands.....

**Below Average Joe** · 12-05-2012

haha....

**DirtDog** · 12-05-2012

Hey bill those cable operated hose clamp pliers I could of used multiple times!! They are definitely on future order lost of tools

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**2000gtpbt** · 12-05-2012

Panal poppers by far, didnt brake one thing when removing my HUD to fix it. Ones you use them ones your hooked.
KD Tools® 3705 Panel Clip Pliers

Cant forget the cordless impact
MCL18IWVSKB2 CORDLESS INFINIUM 18V 1/2 IMPACT KIT WITH TWO BATTERIES
havent found a bolt yet that can stop it. Haha

**Burbman** · 12-05-2012

I NEED a pair of those hose clamp pliers. The heater hoses on the 01 were a %$#^*&!! bear.

My favorite tool though is a 1/2" drive hinge handle that's about 15 in long. The neat thing is that the end of the handle has a 1/2" square drive hole that will accept a standard 1/2" drive extension. So I can make a breaker bar of any length by using various length extensions on the end. Put the 24" extension in and you're talking the mother of all breaker bars

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I think the brand is a Bonney, it was Dad's back when he was an aircraft mechanic (talking radial engines, no jets). It's starting to show some wear but have not found anybody who makes one like it. Will post a pic later.

**Sven the Sexman** · 12-05-2012

Well, there's Bill, and Swiggles, and Greg...oh wait...not those tools. LMAO I really enjoy my KNIPEX pliers. Those things are amazing!

**TLSheff** · 12-05-2012

If it moves and isn't suppose to - Duct Tape
If it doesn't move, but should - WD40

**98buicksupercharged** · 12-05-2012

i wish i had them in my tool box jason lol

**Nighthwk12** · 12-05-2012

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

We all have favorite tools that we feel/know make jobs easier. Let's share them and see if we can't learn a few new tricks from each other.

Some of my favorites (keep in mind..I've been collecting/refining for a while)

- Gearwrench 82248 prybar, it's everything you could ever want in a larger prybar. Takes out driverside axles with ease and works for any situation. Indexing head and extending prybar

How did I know this would be on the list?

My home made cam install tool
Ratchet wrenches
Magnet
3" hammer (makes suspension work so easy)

**dpzelenak** · 12-05-2012

To many to name, ill post pics later today if i can remember

**Sandman** · 12-05-2012

My twist handle ratchet. Like the one Lowe's advertises but I've had it for years and its super handy.

**Tony Mendez** · 12-05-2012

One of these tools will take care of most any problem.

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**Tony Mendez** · 12-05-2012

In all seriousness, here is my list of favorite/most used tools:
Snap On 7.2 volt cordless screw gun. Easily the most used tool I own.
Snap On Solus Ultra Touchscreen scan tool. Has paid for itself many times over.
Dewalt 20 volt 3/8 drive impact gun. Will take off most car lugnuts without having to drag around shop air. Fits that special niche for most every fastener removal application.
Knipex side cuts. Without a doubt, the best out there.
Snap On Flank Drive combination wrenches. Not saying I don't own a few Craftsman combo wrenches but when the job requires it, the Flank Drives can't be beat.
Paraffin Wax. In my opinion, the best way to free up seized nuts and bolts when combined with heat. Virtually no mess.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 12-05-2012

Your sig is huge tony, make it smaller.

**BillBoost37** · 12-05-2012

Tony...most may not understand the greatness of the flank drive. My buddy has them and for those reading this and wondering what is so great.... you can put that open end on nearly anything and it won't slip.

**SlowNA06** · 12-05-2012

This is quickly becoming my Christmas list.

**TLSheff** · 12-05-2012

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Tony...most may not understand the greatness of the flank drive. My buddy has them and for those reading this and wondering what is so great.... you can put that open end on nearly anything and it won't slip.

After a quick Google and some images I am sold. I want a set now.