A tool thread?

[Geeesammy]

With some posts over the past months I've seen asking about tools, maybe it would be for the good of CR if we had a favorite tool thread? Post up your favorites, and those that have been a huge help to you in either your profession or weekend DIY use. Links to purchase the tool or a part number with a picture would be a great thing as well.

 

A few of mine to get it going:

 

Cornwell 3 legged oil filter wrench

P/N- 27600

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=HR27600-%252d-3-Legged-Oil-Filter-Wrench#

 

http://i.imgur.com/6wNWIH2.png

 

I use it almost every day at work, a few manufacturers have gone to tiny little filter's and put them in tight spots, this is a huge help in getting them off. For the money it is nice and saves you from dousing yourself in oil if used correctly. Works with a 3/8" drive ratchet.

 

I'll add a few later on when I dig them up.

[SPL_Josh]

http://www.millerwelds.com/sync_popup/images/welder_214x277.jpg

[Benner]

My money maker. SnapOn Master Ball Joint Set. Worth every penny. I've told a few of the techs who've borrowed it to try and brake it. It's a beast of a Ball Joint Press.

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/47618SnaponBall_00000020662_zps9169ef7b.jpg

 

http://store.snapon.com/Ball-Joint-Presses-Set-Master-Ball-Joint-Universal-Joint-Press-22-pcs--P644058.aspx

[Rocky31186]

Idk if I could pick one.

 

Any of the high tooth snap on ratchets. Makes a world of difference.

[bmwohio]

Idk if I could pick one.

 

Any of the high tooth snap on ratchets. Makes a world of difference.

 

 

 

This ^^

 

My F80 and S80. Don't leave home without it

[acklac7]

Idk if I could pick one.

 

Any of the high tooth snap on ratchets. Makes a world of difference.

 

What exactly do you like about them? What makes them so much better then say a Craftsman rachet?

[Green Bastard]

I just picked up a harbor freight 20 ton shop press, I suppose we shall see how it holds up. I'm just tired of having to tote parts to a shop that has a press, now I can do that stuff myself. My second favorite tool is a cheater pipe for when air tools are unavailable.

[KentStateTsi]

Im in the market for a tap and die set that has EVERYTHING. And a good 3/8" impact.

[KillJoy]

I just picked up a harbor freight 20 ton shop press, I suppose we shall see how it holds up. I'm just tired of having to tote parts to a shop that has a press, now I can do that stuff myself. My second favorite tool is a cheater pipe for when air tools are unavailable.

 

Replace the bolts in the stress areas w/ Grade 8 Bolts ASAP. Trust me on that one!

 

:dumb:

 

KillJoy

[Rocky31186]

What exactly do you like about them? What makes them so much better then say a Craftsman rachet?

 

With more teeth on the gear, the less area you need to move the ratchet to turn the nut or bolt.

 

Tight places, open places, it works great all over.

 

I want to say most craftsman is under 50 teeth, maybe even 35 like most other manufacturers.. So double the teeth.

 

I think a regular ratchet clicks once in 2" of movement, the snap on 80 tooth clicks about 8 times in 2"..

 

I have the long 1/2" 80 tooth, the 3/8 long flex and short, also the 1/4", and 3" long 3/8 ratchet. Money well spent

 

 

I could also say the Flank drive plus wrenches are also a great tool to have. Open end wrenches grip more than most 6point sockets.

[Green Bastard]

Replace the bolts in the stress areas w/ Grade 8 Bolts ASAP. Trust me on that one!

 

:dumb:

 

KillJoy

 

I have heard that, I will definitely look into it. I made sure to read all the reviews for the press, there were way more good than bad keeping in mind it is a cheap harbor freight press.

[KillJoy]

I have heard that, I will definitely look into it. I made sure to read all the reviews for the press, there were way more good than bad keeping in mind it is a cheap harbor freight press.

 

Those Hong Kong bolts will break WELL before you max out that press... I would swap them out before ANYTHING major is pressed out....

 

KillJoy

[Robochan]

Today i did trans fluid and differential fluid so my favorite was this

http://essentialgearguide.com/1/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mityvac-1.jpg

 

But my favorite changes every job i do.

 

Edit link:

http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7201-Fluid-Evacuator-Plus/dp/B0002SR7TC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396227269&sr=8-1&keywords=mity+vac+7201

Edited March 31, 2014 by Robochan
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[Robochan]

What exactly do you like about them? What makes them so much better then say a Craftsman rachet?

 

They are just "smoother." Dont require much backwards resistance to actually ratchet. Matco 88 < Gearwrench 88 < SO dual 80. Matco 88 is basically Kobalt. I am about to order a xp120 and try it but I read mac is coming out with a 90 tooth so im curious about that too. Really should try one yourself.

[acklac7]

With more teeth on the gear, the less area you need to move the ratchet to turn the nut or bolt.

 

Tight places, open places, it works great all over.

 

I want to say most craftsman is under 50 teeth, maybe even 35 like most other manufacturers.. So double the teeth.

 

I think a regular ratchet clicks once in 2" of movement, the snap on 80 tooth clicks about 8 times in 2"..

 

I have the long 1/2" 80 tooth, the 3/8 long flex and short, also the 1/4", and 3" long 3/8 ratchet. Money well spent

 

 

I could also say the Flank drive plus wrenches are also a great tool to have. Open end wrenches grip more than most 6point sockets.

 

 

They are just "smoother." Dont require much backwards resistance to actually ratchet. Matco 88 < Gearwrench 88 < SO dual 80. Matco 88 is basically Kobalt. I am about to order a xp120 and try it but I read mac is coming out with a 90 tooth so im curious about that too. Really should try one yourself.

 

Sold.

 

Great thread Grant.

[BoostedAce]

My money maker. SnapOn Master Ball Joint Set. Worth every penny. I've told a few of the techs who've borrowed it to try and brake it. It's a beast of a Ball Joint Press.

 

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/47618SnaponBall_00000020662_zps9169ef7b.jpg

 

http://store.snapon.com/Ball-Joint-Presses-Set-Master-Ball-Joint-Universal-Joint-Press-22-pcs--P644058.aspx

Somehow I knew you where gonna post that ball joint press lol

[Benner]

Somehow I knew you where gonna post that ball joint press lol

 

Yeah but you have to admit it's pretty badass

[gillbot]

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/aplus/apex/gearwrench-9509-main-2-lg.jpg

Reversible is a must on a torque converter

http://www.gettools.com/images/product-final/6832378.jpg

These are awesome, who needs a deep socket?

[10phone2]

I just picked up a harbor freight 20 ton shop press, I suppose we shall see how it holds up. I'm just tired of having to tote parts to a shop that has a press, now I can do that stuff myself. My second favorite tool is a cheater pipe for when air tools are unavailable.

 

since you have the press, you can get an add on kit from swag off road to do l-brackets, boxes, etc

 

[Not Brian]

It's already been mentioned in other threads, but the kobolt double drive extendable ratchet is awesome..

 

http://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kobalt-Double-Drive-Ratchet-Set.jpg

[Cordell]

Staying organized is the key to me being efficent at my job, so I'd say the tool organizers and big magnets that hold everything in place are a huge difference. I hate working at home because I spend so much more time looking for stuff. Other then that its just having quality tools I can trust not to slip off or break, fucking up by hands more then I already do.

[Alex L.]

http://www.bakersgas.com/media/products/MIL907204001.jpg

 

It does everything and everything well. It's the last welder I'll ever need.

 

I want to get a decent manual lathe and vertical mill for awhile, we'll see if/when that happens though.

[Sully]

[Orion]

[unfunnyryan]

Knipex Cobra. If its stripped and it turns, this will turn it.

 

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/knipex/DSC04518.jpg