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re: Name an underrated but important tool that you own

Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:17 pm to
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
5983 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:17 pm to
standard and metric tap and die set.

not used much but will save your arse one day.
Posted by Possumslayer
Pascagoula
Member since Jan 2018
6474 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:20 pm to
Channel lock.
Posted by Possumslayer
Pascagoula
Member since Jan 2018
6474 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:21 pm to
Heli coil
Posted by TexasTiger34
Austin, Kind of
Member since Mar 2008
11344 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:36 pm to
HEADLAMP.

i use headlamps to do anything/everything. chores around the house, camping, digging around in the attic ... everything

specifically petzel if i had to pick a brand. so much better quality than all that other chinese garbage on amazon
Posted by lrabor3
Jena
Member since Jan 2009
253 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:47 pm to
24" rigid. one of my most used tools.


Posted by Meauxjeaux
102836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
47427 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 1:57 pm to
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My dick. Oh, I thought you said underused.


No, you thought he said undersized. Nice recovery though.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74865 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 2:29 pm to
Multimeter with one I can pinpoint almost any electrical problem in a few minutes.


Vise hose clamps. When you want to work on a radiator or washer that isn't draining but don't want water everywhere.
These babies save me a lot of time.


Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
24439 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 4:08 pm to
quote:

Vise hose clamps


What is this? I googled it, you mean a Hose Clamp Vise?
Posted by reo45
Member since Nov 2015
6362 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 4:13 pm to
Paracord.
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 4:43 pm to
Right angle drill

Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74865 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 4:47 pm to
Posted by Dawgholio
Bugtussle
Member since Oct 2015
13047 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 5:03 pm to
I’ve been told I’m a tool whatever that means.
Posted by Eightballjacket
Member since Jan 2016
8088 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 5:05 pm to
Japanese garden knife.
Posted by tokenBoiler
Lafayette, Indiana
Member since Aug 2012
5082 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 5:30 pm to
ski binding brake retainers:


Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31108 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 6:44 pm to
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What is this thing? I need 5


Knipex calls them the pliers wrench, they come in multiple handles, metal finishes and sizes. I prefer the bi-material comfort grip in silver finish as shown in the picture.

I buy my German tools from Chads Tool Boc, KC Tool, Zoro and Amazon.de

Zoro is usually the cheapest when they send me a 25% coupon if you sign up you get them regularly and you get a 15% coupon when you sign up. Chad's and KC both have regular sales and I add on small hand tools to my Amazon.de orders when I am buying Festool accessories to take advantage of cheaper add on shipping.

Variations of slip joint pliers are the only Knipex I prefer, for electrical pliers I prefer NWS except for the awesome Knipex auto wire strippers.

Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31108 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 6:47 pm to
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Right angle drill


Not for heavy duty use but I have gotten a ton of usage from the Bosch Flexiclick 12v system. It is by far the most versatile drill/driver combo available.

This post was edited on 2/25/19 at 6:53 pm
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31108 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 6:50 pm to
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Flat head screws are the worst and should become extinct. Phillips head are so much easier.


Phillips is designed to cam out, posidrive, square or star drive are all superior for most situations.

Each including flat head are useful and it merely requires using the correct screw for the task.
Posted by ithad2bme
Houston transplant from B.R.
Member since Sep 2008
3732 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 6:51 pm to
Kreg jig, use it on every build project.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31108 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 7:00 pm to
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Kreg jig, use it on every build project.


If you do a LOT of pocket holes dump the Kreg and get a Castle. The holes are cleaner and you save a bunch of time in assembly because the Castle high angle hole doesn't require clamping since it doesn't have near the propensity to slide the wood.
Posted by tigerbutt
Deep South
Member since Jun 2006
26440 posts
Posted on 2/25/19 at 8:06 pm to
Cant hook
Has come in handy many times for me.

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