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re: Name an underrated but important tool that you own

Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:25 pm to
Posted by shamrock
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
4156 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:25 pm to
Remote control
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
21946 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:27 pm to
Ratcheting screwdriver set with large selection of bits and nut drivers all in a convenient case. I use this tool the most.

Vise grips are pretty handy in multiple applications.

Long handle angled needle-nose pliers.
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 9:38 pm to
Portable bandsaws are pretty handy to have as well.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
46425 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:11 pm to
P-38 can opener. I don't even own an electric can opener.
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
22013 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:13 pm to
Oscillating drum sander. Why have I not had one of these many years ago?
Posted by LSUtigerME
Walker, LA
Member since Oct 2012
3963 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:13 pm to
Dremel comes to mind.
Posted by Bill Parker?
Member since Jan 2013
5524 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:22 pm to
Propane torch. Because l hate weeds.
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5632 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:29 pm to
Flexible Magnetic pick up tool with claw.
Posted by Modern
Fiddy Men
Member since May 2011
17024 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:35 pm to
Knipex give channel lock a run for its money
Posted by consumptive_use
Lost Springs, WY
Member since Dec 2012
161 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:42 pm to
I can get down with this.

I have to open around 6 cans a day in the field. I've spent close to 200 dollars purchasing different manual can openers. They all suck. They either break too easily or can't efficiently open a can.

My old school boss carries one of these and he never has a problem.
Posted by List Eater
Htown
Member since Apr 2005
23706 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:43 pm to
Posted by choppadocta
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
2590 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:45 pm to
For everyone who said Allen wrenches, bravo but do you know they make 1/4 inch drive allen wrench socket sets? A socket with an Allen wrench on the end of it. Chuck that bad boy up in your drill motor with your adapter and go to town
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
86480 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:46 pm to
My favorite tool besides my beloved pressure washer ( hearing choir of angels now ) is a manual tree limb trimmer/saw. The one with the big 18 foot retractable pole that reaches high branches. I have a mad crush on that thing.
Posted by Reservoir dawg
Member since Oct 2013
15168 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 10:48 pm to
Posted by Mr. Misanthrope
Cloud 8
Member since Nov 2012
6491 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:00 pm to
I've got a few of these in several sizes Pretty versatile.
Posted by Bawcephus
Member since Jul 2018
2747 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:01 pm to
Lineman pliers.

Not "underrated" but a good cordless drill is what I end up using the most out of my tools.
This post was edited on 2/24/19 at 11:02 pm
Posted by smoked hog
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2006
1895 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:05 pm to
Knipex makes channel lock look like cheap harbor freight junk.
Posted by smoked hog
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2006
1895 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:06 pm to
Knipex makes channel lock look like cheap harbor freight junk.
Posted by Korkstand
Member since Nov 2003
29134 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:11 pm to
Looks like a good way to frick up a nut.
Posted by nola000
Lacombe, LA
Member since Dec 2014
13139 posts
Posted on 2/24/19 at 11:31 pm to
quote:

underrated but important tool




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Correct answer.

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This post was edited on 2/24/19 at 11:32 pm
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