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Posted: 9/17/2021 10:59:17 AM EDT
Mine is this $40 Bosch laser measure. Can measure rooms quickly and easily as long as you have something to bounce the laser off of. You can even use it outside, but it's sometimes harder to find something to hit with it (gutter or window sill usually works).
There are probably better brands/models out there, but this one works pretty well for $40. I think I'm going to get my brother-in-law one for Christmas.  Amazon link, but you shouldn't buy from Amazon if you can avoid it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CG97GR2?tag=arfcom00-20 What are your tools that are pretty awesome? |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:01:50 AM EDT
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Does it compensate for the length of the unit?
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:02:27 AM EDT
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Love my MotionPro speed T-handle
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:03:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does it compensate for the length of the unit? 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:03:58 AM EDT
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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.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:04:26 AM EDT
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Basin wrench
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:04:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does it compensate for the length of the unit?  |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:05:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. It’s certainly very handy. I’ve always wondered how accurate it is. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:06:23 AM EDT
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If you don't have an oscillating tool, get one. 101 uses.
 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:07:55 AM EDT
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Hookaroon for firewood processing…. Don’t know how I lived without one.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:08:26 AM EDT
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I put off buying an oscillating tool for years. Once I bought one, I couldn't believe I waited so long.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:09:19 AM EDT
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Palm nailer
Pin nailer |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:09:37 AM EDT
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I have a little screwdriver with assorted bits and a flexible extension. Flexible extension can be finicky but very useful.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:09:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:10:04 AM EDT
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Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:10:45 AM EDT
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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.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:11:20 AM EDT
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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 |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:13:20 AM EDT
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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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:15:27 AM EDT
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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! |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:16:50 AM EDT
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The Knipex Swedish plumbers wrenches are awesome. If the fastener doesn't come loose then these will break it off.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:17:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:17:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. 100%. Both of these!!!!! |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:17:32 AM EDT
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Disk brake ratcheting pad expander. Really only has one function,
but it's nice to have that one function happen so quick and painlessly. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:18:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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 Fancy hole saw? |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:19:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. This. I grabbed an M18 Fuel combo kit for the drill. The impact driver happened to come with it. That bitch rocks. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:21:21 AM EDT
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Laser level
Bore scope Edit* I knew about them but was always to cheap to buy them. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:21:45 AM EDT
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Oscillating saw and cordless skill saw.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:23:02 AM EDT
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Impact drivers.
Not just for lug nuts. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:23:32 AM EDT
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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.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:24:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:24:34 AM EDT
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SDS Roto Hammer.
Ever wanted to drill 1.5" holes through 10" of concrete in your foundation in about a minute and a half? |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:27:06 AM EDT
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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.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:28:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. 
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:28:52 AM EDT
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Knipex pliers
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:29:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Impact drivers. Not just for lug nuts. I agree. They're good for breaking any fasteners - not just wheel studs!
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:30:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Love my MotionPro speed T-handle https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bRCnEtO4L._AC_SY355_.jpg You must work on motorcycles, I have 2 of those :) |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:30:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. They're good for breaking any fasteners - not just wheel studs! You know it’s tight when the head sheers off. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:30:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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 Magdrill bits but for smaller tools? Neat. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:30:56 AM EDT
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This
Quote HistoryQuoted: I put off buying an oscillating tool for years. Once I bought one, I couldn't believe I waited so long. Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:31:06 AM EDT
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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, +1, useful AF. +1 on the Impact driver too. I think this thread may end up costing me money. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:32:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic. This x87 They are many orders of magnitude better than the blue handle pliers. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:32:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You must work on motorcycles, I have 2 of those :) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OO4QOS?tag=arfcom00-20 This one has a drive on the handle also so you can use it as a breaker too. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:33:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:34:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This x87 They are many orders of magnitude better than the blue handle pliers. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Knipex pliers. Literally any of them. I thought they were just overpriced channel locks. Nope they are all fantastic. This x87 They are many orders of magnitude better than the blue handle pliers. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:35:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They live up to the hype. I have a full set of cobras and pliers wrenches. Their snips are also fantastic. Quote HistoryQuoted: 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 |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:35:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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. 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:36:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 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 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. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:36:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:37:41 AM EDT
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Swivel sockets. I can do an entire engine swap with a 3/8 impact, swivel sockets and various extensions
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:38:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOh shit those are amazing |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 11:39:52 AM EDT
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So many to list, but I just bought my first oscillating tool recently and for the job I needed it for it save me about an hour and a lot of pain.
Impact driver is a must. Also these are fantastic. 
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