Author Topic: What is your favorite tool? (Read 768 times)

2ndgen · « **on:** May, 25, 2010, 08:27:39 AM »

Now that I have a media blasting cabinet, I can not believe I ever worked on a car without one!

Dirty, stained, and nasty looking old parts go in and beautiful parts come out! Even rubber parts...

I find myself resisting the urge to media blast everything. So far I have only had one disappointment - stainless steel comes out matte finish.

Preparation for paint has never been better, and the effects on bare steel and aluminum are just fantastic.

So what other tools have you guys got that you just can't live without???

-Rory

crustycurmudgeon · « **Reply #1 on:** May, 25, 2010, 09:12:28 AM »

This has always been one of my most useful tools:

Ratcheting handle and stubby screwdrivers. The handle can be used with any screwdriver with a 1/4" round shank.

Frank

Fast68back · « **Reply #2 on:** May, 25, 2010, 09:17:02 AM »

Where do you get one Frank?

Bite Me · « **Reply #3 on:** May, 25, 2010, 09:33:24 AM »

IMHO thats way to personel a Question.................. :lol

buening · « **Reply #4 on:** May, 25, 2010, 10:01:10 AM »

Quote from: Bite Me on May, 25, 2010, 09:33:24 AM

IMHO thats way to personel a Question.................. :lol

Hopefully it's your own tool and not someone elses! :scar :ga

2ndgen · « **Reply #5 on:** May, 25, 2010, 10:05:27 AM »

Quote from: Bite Me on May, 25, 2010, 09:33:24 AM

IMHO thats way to personel a Question.................. :lol

Hmm... and my favorite tool requires gloves! :craz

-Rory

daveSanborn · « **Reply #6 on:** May, 25, 2010, 11:35:30 AM »

It's a toss up between my pneumatic zizz-wheel or the impact gun.... I'd probably die if I had to use either a (gulp) hacksaw or (gulp) 4-way lug wrench.

lethal289 · « **Reply #7 on:** May, 25, 2010, 11:37:59 AM »

I like my air compressor, its not big enough for me anymore, but its the heart of so much that happens in my garage.

66gt350 · « **Reply #8 on:** May, 25, 2010, 11:44:26 AM »

Quote from: 2ndgen on May, 25, 2010, 10:05:27 AM

Hmm... and my favorite tool requires gloves! :craz

-Rory

Come get your free exams here!!!

Horseplay · « **Reply #9 on:** May, 25, 2010, 11:56:36 AM »

My favorite tool? The one I just bought, typically. It will have just saved the day in some way or I wouldn't have gotten it.

If I had to name one, though, I'd have to say my newest flashlight my daughter got me for Christmas. LED with multiple stages of brightness with multi-position head and a spring-loaded tripod base that extends out from the handle at the push of a button. I've yet to run into a situation where I couldn't configure it to get light where I needed it.

crustycurmudgeon · « **Reply #10 on:** May, 25, 2010, 01:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Fast68back on May, 25, 2010, 09:17:02 AM

Where do you get one Frank?

I think I got mine from a Snap-On truck years ago, but you can get it from Amazon, among other places:

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-64250-Right-Ratcheting-Screwdriver/dp/B0002BC0S2

I'll have to get another one, my flat head screwdriver broke.

Frank

70_Fastback · « **Reply #11 on:** May, 25, 2010, 01:30:20 PM »

My favorite one is my welder. Man I love welding crap together.

Midlife · « **Reply #12 on:** May, 25, 2010, 02:23:49 PM »

For me to properly answer, this thread would need to be in a passworded forum.

My next favorite tool is my 2 post asymmetric lift, no question about it. Having to work at a comfortable height for whatever I do saves my back, knees and other assorted body parts. It's great for detailing the lower part of the car prior to a show. The only drawback? It attracts riff-raff who want to use my garage without the requisite fee of Wattles beer.

Tony R · « **Reply #13 on:** May, 25, 2010, 02:30:00 PM »

Mine is a toss up between my welders and my air compressor. I cant believe I went so long without either and if I lost one now I wouldn't know what to do in the garage any more.

AzPete · « **Reply #14 on:** May, 25, 2010, 02:49:54 PM »

silverblueBP · « **Reply #15 on:** May, 25, 2010, 03:12:39 PM »

I'd have to say air tools.

RapidRabbit · « **Reply #16 on:** May, 25, 2010, 04:56:03 PM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on May, 25, 2010, 03:12:39 PM

I'd have to say air tools.

+1. Air tools are a must for my rust bucket!

abrahamfh · « **Reply #17 on:** May, 25, 2010, 10:27:34 PM »

The CA Stangfix crew, I have never felt more welcome, relaxed, motivated, and inspired as I did at the Fabulous Fords Forever and our occasional Nor-CAL GTG's. Sincerely a really great group of people. :10

If people don't count under the favorite tools category, I would have to choose my Craftsman socket wrenches.

crustycurmudgeon · « **Reply #18 on:** May, 25, 2010, 11:29:04 PM »

Hey guys, Abe just called us all a bunch of tools. :wm?

But I guess he DID mean it in a good way. :vic

Frank

FordDude · « **Reply #19 on:** May, 26, 2010, 12:10:22 PM »

Quote from: crustycurmudgeon on May, 25, 2010, 11:29:04 PM

Hey guys, Abe just called us all a bunch of tools. :wm?
Frank

:lol :lol :lol :lol

fd

Gigantopithecus · « **Reply #20 on:** May, 26, 2010, 01:36:14 PM »

3lbs BFH. If it don't fit, it'll make it fit.

PJ Moran · « **Reply #21 on:** May, 26, 2010, 01:56:49 PM »

I've held off from replying thus far because it's a very tough call. I want to say air compressor, cutoff tool, drill press, belt / disc sander, Gearwrenches, cordless drill, etc. My nail gun is the most fun. My plasma cutter is the coolest. But, when I look at all I do, it's either my bench grinder (with wire wheel) or my vise. I'd have to pick my vise as the favorite of all. How anyone could operate in a "shop" without one is beyond me.

Midlife · « **Reply #22 on:** May, 26, 2010, 02:17:25 PM »

SWMBO's favorite tool:

The Checkbook.

cmayna · « **Reply #23 on:** May, 26, 2010, 05:47:19 PM »

My welder, dewalt right angle grinder, bench grinder, dremmel tool, etc. So many hot chicks, so little time.

B67FSTB · « **Reply #24 on:** May, 27, 2010, 10:04:54 AM »

I did make my sand blast cabinet by myself with parts from SKATBLAST. :coo
I do have it for 9 years now and that will be the last thing that will leave my shop.I LOVE IT !!! :ecit
Like CMAYNA said , old in - new out !!! Perfect surface for primer !! :craz
Second in the row is my 3-fase mig welder. :coo
If I knew it , I had bought it 15 years earlier !!!! :cry :cry
Last item i did buy was a 3/8 butterfly air wrench. :coo

Anybody interested in a new topic : I show mine , You show yours ( tools of course , you dirthy minds !!!)

B.

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