User Panel
|
Before getting into shooting I knew fuckall about torque. A fat wrench changed my life as far as mounting optics and making sure other screws were tightened properly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
I put off buying an oscillating tool for years. Once I bought one, I couldn't believe I waited so long.
|
|
I have a little screwdriver with assorted bits and a flexible extension. Flexible extension can be finicky but very useful.
|
|
Quoted: If you don't have an oscillating tool, get one. 101 uses. https://empire-s3-production.bobvila.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/91ITBMGfFsL._AC_SL1500_-650x433.jpg View Quote Good one. I got one of these as a Christmas gift. There are a few things that it does that basically nothing else can. One surprising thing it excels at is cutting sheet plastic. Others: Milwaukee M12 ratchet Harbor Freight (others make them too) mini belt sander. |
|
Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic.
|
|
For me, it was an air compressor that could run air tools. I've been a bit of a tool whore most of my adult life as it's really nice to have the right tool for the right job but only within the last year made the jump into air tools. Absolute game-changer.
|
|
This thread pops up about once a month... Here's my usual answer: Blair rotobroach.
You'll never use a hole saw (or worse, a spade bit) again once you use one. If you work with sheet metal there's nothing better unless you're using a punch. Found out about it on the ham forum here a few years ago for antenna installs. Attached File |
|
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YQOJU?tag=arfcom00-20
framing square gage stops. Handy for laying out stair jacks. For rafters too, but most people buy pre-made trusses. Arfcom is wonky today and won't let me post a direct link. |
|
I gotta say, a Dikfer.
When I was younger I had not idea what a Dikfer was, but after I figured it out ... it's gotta be my favorite tool. Sadly, not my most used though! |
|
|
Quoted: If you don't have an oscillating tool, get one. 101 uses. https://empire-s3-production.bobvila.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/91ITBMGfFsL._AC_SL1500_-650x433.jpg Also, I had no idea why anyone would buy an impact driver when a drill does the job just fine. Holy hell, it's like the difference between shooting a bullet and throwing it. View Quote |
|
Quoted: If you don't have an oscillating tool, get one. 101 uses. https://empire-s3-production.bobvila.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/91ITBMGfFsL._AC_SL1500_-650x433.jpg Also, I had no idea why anyone would buy an impact driver when a drill does the job just fine. Holy hell, it's like the difference between shooting a bullet and throwing it. View Quote 100%. Both of these!!!!! |
|
Disk brake ratcheting pad expander. Really only has one function,
but it's nice to have that one function happen so quick and painlessly. |
|
Quoted: This thread pops up about once a month... Here's my usual answer: Blair rotobroach. You'll never use a hole saw (or worse, a spade bit) again once you use one. If you work with sheet metal there's nothing better unless you're using a punch. Found out about it on the ham forum here a few years ago for antenna installs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/266376/roto_jpg-2094262.JPG View Quote Fancy hole saw? |
|
Quoted: I had no idea why anyone would buy an impact driver when a drill does the job just fine. Holy hell, it's like the difference between shooting a bullet and throwing it. View Quote This. I grabbed an M18 Fuel combo kit for the drill. The impact driver happened to come with it. That bitch rocks. |
|
Laser level
Bore scope Edit* I knew about them but was always to cheap to buy them. |
|
Dude bought me a leatherman PST1 for my birthday 30 years ago. I looked at it and was like "WTF is this shit?" It wasn't very long before I figured out how useful it was. It (and now the Wave) is the single most important/useful tool I've ever seen, and it isn't even close. It was the best gift I ever received.
|
|
|
SDS Roto Hammer.
Ever wanted to drill 1.5" holes through 10" of concrete in your foundation in about a minute and a half? |
|
Impact driver was a game changer for me. My laser thermometer is super handy as well. I use it a lot more often than I thought I would.
|
|
Quoted: For me, it was an air compressor that could run air tools. I've been a bit of a tool whore most of my adult life as it's really nice to have the right tool for the right job but only within the last year made the jump into air tools. Absolute game-changer. View Quote |
|
|
Quoted: Love my MotionPro speed T-handle https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bRCnEtO4L._AC_SY355_.jpg View Quote You must work on motorcycles, I have 2 of those :) |
|
|
Quoted: This thread pops up about once a month... Here's my usual answer: Blair rotobroach. You'll never use a hole saw (or worse, a spade bit) again once you use one. If you work with sheet metal there's nothing better unless you're using a punch. Found out about it on the ham forum here a few years ago for antenna installs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/266376/roto_jpg-2094262.JPG View Quote Magdrill bits but for smaller tools? Neat. |
|
This
Quoted: I put off buying an oscillating tool for years. Once I bought one, I couldn't believe I waited so long. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: I put off buying an oscillating tool for years. Once I bought one, I couldn't believe I waited so long. And this Quoted: Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic. |
|
Digital caliper. I mean we all know what a caliper is, but I never realized how useful this thing is, like $25. I boughtit to measure a couple of things, figured I would send it back to AMZ, it gets a lot of use.
oscillating tool, View Quote +1, useful AF. +1 on the Impact driver too. I think this thread may end up costing me money. |
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted: This x87 They are many orders of magnitude better than the blue handle pliers. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
|
Quoted: They live up to the hype. I have a full set of cobras and pliers wrenches. Their snips are also fantastic. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic. They live up to the hype. I have a full set of cobras and pliers wrenches. Their snips are also fantastic. Yes, I have several thousand dollars worth of German tools now. Replaced all my Klein, channelock, and other stuff. Wera and wiha replaced mall my old screwdrivers. Only still have Klein nut drivers |
|
Quoted: Digital caliper. I mean we all know what a caliper is, but I never realized how useful this thing is, like $25. I boughtit to measure a couple of things, figured I would send it back to AMZ, it gets a lot of use. +1, useful AF. View Quote I use my calipers so often that I have several of them just so I don't have to walk around there wherever it was I left them last. |
|
Quoted: Hookaroon for firewood processing…. Don’t know how I lived without one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54198/617AE04C-B6C4-4647-B615-5D7DBBD691FD-2094260.jpg View Quote This...if you cut firewood it's a back and time saver. I bought my first one last year and immediately felt like an idiot for not buying one sooner. |
|
|
Swivel sockets. I can do an entire engine swap with a 3/8 impact, swivel sockets and various extensions
|
|
Oh shit those are amazing |
|
|
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.