Tools that you just can't live without

[anderson750]

Been wanting some tire dollys to move the El Camino around. This weekend I am cleaning all the bird crap out of the garage so they moved from a want to a need. Went down to HF and they had a special on 4 dollys and the holder $499. Normally the dollys are $149 each and $49 for the holder.

First time I have seen something useful on sale at HF

 

[STAG]

Last weekend when I was working on electrical under the hood of the Gladiator I kept fumbling tools and small parts trying to set them on flat surfaces of the engine bay. Even dropping a few of them down in the deeps and having to retrieve one piece with a magnet.

I hopped on Amazon and ordered this 3-piece set of silicone tool trays.

Amazon 3-piece silicone tool tray set




I am extremely impressed for the price. The 2 smaller pieces nest together inside the large one for storage too.

 

[N-Smooth]

Last weekend when I was working on electrical under the hood of the Gladiator I kept fumbling tools and small parts trying to set them on flat surfaces of the engine bay. Even dropping a few of them down in the deeps and having to retrieve one piece with a magnet.

I hopped on Amazon and ordered this 3-piece set of silicone tool trays.

Amazon 3-piece silicone tool tray set

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I am extremely impressed for the price. The 2 smaller pieces nest together inside the large one for storage too.

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I’m intrigued by those. Glad to hear you like them

 

[mbryson]

I have one of those. They are pretty cool

 

[XJEEPER]

Mason gave me a Gripmat silicone tool holder for Christmas a few years ago. It gets used on nearly every wrenching project.

 

[glockman]

My mother in law gave me one of these for Christmas a few years ago and I was underwhelmed and thought it was a gimmick until I used it. It's awesome when you are laying under a vehicle.

Tool Creeper

Amazing deals on this Tool Creeper at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[The_Lobbster]

After @STAG posted his welding square, I’ve been wanting one. Fireballs version is nice, but overpriced. I found lots of DIY versions online, but not really anything with a decent outside cornerability. Trying my hand at making a version now. 4x4, if it works, I’ll cut it again 6x6.

 

[UNSTUCK]

Looks sharp, and sharp.

 

[kmboren]

Bringing this thread back from the dead.
I think this will be life changing. Picked it up new with a 2.0 battery from Facebook for $130.

 

[DesertRam]

My battery powered ratchet has been a wonderful addition to my tool arsenal. That and the cool 90-degree drill I got.

 

[STAG]

My battery powered ratchet has been a wonderful addition to my tool arsenal. That and the cool 90-degree drill I got.

Aren’t almost all drills 90° drillls? 🤔

 

[DesertRam]

Aren’t almost all drills 90° drillls? 🤔

Well, I suppose. Perhaps I should have said "right angle."
Right angle drill

 

[STAG]

Well, I suppose. Perhaps I should have said "right angle."
Right angle drill

That drill would come in handy.

And I kid, I knew what you meant. And technically I’d be wrong because it’s the relation between the chuck and the motor anyways which most drills would be 0° so I lose 😅

 

[moab_cj5]

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View attachment 171844I think this will be life changing. Picked it up new with a 2.0 battery from Facebook for $130.

I love mine!

 

[DesertRam]

That drill would come in handy.

And I kid, I knew what you meant. And technically I’d be wrong because it’s the relation between the chuck and the motor anyways which most drills would be 0° so I lose 😅

I ended up with that drill because my wife wanted something mounted to the wall in a small gap beside her china hutch. I told her she could either unload the hutch so I could move it OR pony up for a new toy, I mean tool. Worked out well for both of us...

 

[N-Smooth]

Bringing this thread back from the dead.
View attachment 171844I think this will be life changing. Picked it up new with a 2.0 battery from Facebook for $130.

Must be nice to be a billionaire with Milwaukee tools

 

[DAA]

Bringing this thread back from the dead.
View attachment 171844I think this will be life changing. Picked it up new with a 2.0 battery from Facebook for $130.

Use the crap out of mine.

- DAA

 

[kmboren]

Must be nice to be a billionaire with Milwaukee tools

Says the guy building a shop worth lots of 10k s.

 

[jeeper]

I need to buy a new grease gun. Do I care what brand I buy? I know I want a quick connect. Is Amazon/HF/home depot all the same?

 

[I Lean]

I need to buy a new grease gun. Do I care what brand I buy? I know I want a quick connect. Is Amazon/HF/home depot all the same?

Lincoln.