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Quoted: duct tape-if it moves and isn't supposed to wd 40- if it doesn't move and is supposed to hammer-if it still doesn't move View Quote Hank Hill proves WD40 is the answer to all problems. |
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2&7/8ths impact socket, Harbor fright knockoff of Kreg pocket hole screw tool, a 3” x 3/8 inch rubber band.
Favorite, box of 1/2” braided rope. |
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None of them are my favorite. I grew up using tools to work for a living a living and feeding my family.
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Quoted: None of them are my favorite. I grew up using tools to work for a living a living and feeding my family. View Quote It's interesting how that happens. I know a guy that sold everything when he retired, cleaned his shop out completely. He said he didn't want to be tempted to do anything stupid.....like working, so if all his tools were gone he wouldn't be able to. |
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Strictly hand tools:
1. PB Swiss drift and pin punches 2. Thor copper hammer 3. Gedore mechanical torque wrenches |
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Plasma cutter.
Speed square. Milwaukee INKZALL marker. Probably the marker. Marks on almost anything. |
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Hammer, screwdriver, and folding utility knife.
Favorite is hammer, it’s a Estwing and just feels good. |
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Quoted: Monica. Oracle bought Cerner so there's no point learning Snowflake for me in my job. I am learning Python. View Quote it does some cool things around scaling and avoiding copying data, and coming on now integrating python with the database, but for the most part in how we're using it, it's just another dialect of sql. |
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Channel Lock wrench
Screwdriver 6 in 1 Flashlight Mini Channel locks are probably my favorite |
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I carry a pair of Knipex Cobras, a Pliers Wrench and a Leatherman Wingman every day. Those get used quite a bit, along with my pocket flashlight.
If I’m opening up my toolbox it’s usually for my Milwaukee M18 angle grinder or 3/8 impact. Lately I’ve been using the filter wrench a lot too. ETA: angle grinder is probably my favorite at the moment. It saves me a lot of work. 95% of the time I’ve got a cutoff wheel on it. |
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Makita 12v Hammer Drill.
Attached File Came in a metal case with a screwdriver version. Compact and generally powerful enough. |
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Quoted: I spent a bunch of hours in the last 6 months building a greenhouse. I drove hundreds of self drilling metal screws and then built 20+ benches that required hundreds of 3” deck screws. My Dewalt impact driver got a heck of a workout. I also bought an Evolution Power Tools 14 in. Steel Cutting Chop Saw that made cutting all the steel tubing very easy. It also cut PVC and wood. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Low voltage guy here. My 3 most used (aside from electrical tape and zip ties): DeWalt 20V 1/4” Impact Driver Irwin Vise Grip 8” Wire Strippers/Cutter Whichever precision screwdriver is in my pocket. I’ve broken several Klein ones lately, so now it’s usually either a Wiha or one from a dollar bin at the hardware shop. My favorite: Toss up between the DeWalt rotary hammer and Dremel. Both are huge time savers depending on what’s going on. I spent a bunch of hours in the last 6 months building a greenhouse. I drove hundreds of self drilling metal screws and then built 20+ benches that required hundreds of 3” deck screws. My Dewalt impact driver got a heck of a workout. I also bought an Evolution Power Tools 14 in. Steel Cutting Chop Saw that made cutting all the steel tubing very easy. It also cut PVC and wood. Pic of greenhouse? |
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Snap-on 14.4V CTS761 - Has a toggle trigger to drive forward or reverse without changing your grip
Malco C-RHEX Cleanable, Reversible Magnetic 1/4” to 5/16” Driver Streamlight PROTAC 2AA loaded with Fujitso 2450mAH rechargeable batteries |
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Quoted: Multimeter Wire stripper Lineman’s pliers Favorite is odd. A standard paint can opener. That thing has saved my ass in the most random problems many times over. OP why are you using electrical tape? Can you not use the white nylon crimp caps? View Quote Mainly for pulling and fishing cable. I do installs so that’s 80% of my job. |
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Powermatic Lathe (favorite) For when I worked on the farm... Ford 8N/9N tractor Brush Hog for above tractor. |
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Quoted: Mainly for pulling and fishing cable. I do installs so that’s 80% of my job. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Multimeter Wire stripper Lineman’s pliers Favorite is odd. A standard paint can opener. That thing has saved my ass in the most random problems many times over. OP why are you using electrical tape? Can you not use the white nylon crimp caps? Mainly for pulling and fishing cable. I do installs so that’s 80% of my job. Oh gotcha. I do repairs. Was thinking splicing. |
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5 n 1 Klein screwdriver(favorite)
Klein Linesman pliers Channel lock 442's 22 yr industrial electrician (Eta. Just hand tools posted. Also carry Fluke 376). |
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These days it’s cell phone, laptop, and Procore.
Hate them all most days. |
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Quoted: Soooo what yer sayin is. You are a tool? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes More like a container to carry tools. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Tool%20Bag |
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Speed-Square, T-Square & 4-foot level.
My best friends. Nothing else matters if you're stuff isn't plumb and square. Runner Ups: Chalk line, 35' Tape and A utility knife. |
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Robotic Total Station and Data Collector
Machete 4 LB engineers hammer I own a land surveying business. |
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Glock 19, M4, Nods.
Wait, it’s not the apocalypse yet is it? Damn that was a good dream. Maybe I’ll crawl out of mom’s basement today and see if the sun is out. Right after I eat another hot pocket and chug some Mountain Dew. |
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Flush diagonal cutters
One-handed wire strippers Duetsch crimpers |
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Top 3 basically covers drivers:
Impact driver Bit screwdriver Huge Wiha bit set (Philips, flathead, Torx, Allen) After that: Tape measure Box cutter Knipex Cobra pliers Knipex wire cutters 3/8 socket set Level with ruler |
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Colchester lathe, Bridgeport mill, Miller welders...tig and mig.
Favorite?....I dunno..that's a tough one. |
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3d printer, 1/4 inch chisel, heavy duty dental pick set for cleaning printed objects.
Kharn |
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Laptop
Allen Keys 36” pipe wrench Favourite is m12 screwdriver, they really got the motor power and feedback right on this tool. Can really get a feel for how tight something is. |
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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill/Driver
11-in-1 screwdriver Fluke 117 Multimeter |
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Milwaukee impact
Rigid 12" compound sliding miter saw Milwaukee cordless angle grinder |
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I just picked up a set of chisels from DeWalt. Razor sharp, made in the US, and lifetime warranty
I’ve been doing more and more electric door strikes at work lately. On the wood doors I’ve been rocking a demo driver and hammer, or utility knife. These should be a decent upgrade. |
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Quoted: Glock 19, M4, Nods. Wait, it’s not the apocalypse yet is it? Damn that was a good dream. Maybe I’ll crawl out of mom’s basement today and see if the sun is out. Right after I eat another hot pocket and chug some Mountain Dew. View Quote Attached File |
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A pair of 8" Craftsmen diagonals that are 45-years old in my hand.
A goofy octagon shaped shaft #2 Philips driver for the same reason. A 35-year old wedding present - a Craftsmen 101 piece socket set. Dad's wedding gift to us. |
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