Greetings Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I guess that many of us who work on mechanisms (cars/bikes/etc) have their favourite tools, perhaps those which just make life so much easier or can be used in many different ways. For me these are: 1. Hitachi impact wrench, 200Nm of electric goodness in a compact tool. 2. Chain wrench, can even work as a spring compressor: 3. Mole grips, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I think this is the obvious choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Oxy Acetylene torch. Seems a bit crude when I'm actually working with other specialized tools elsewhere on the cars I work on, but I always get a little excited when I have to break out this thing. Otherwise the its the Snap On air impact wrench we have. I recently bought a blue point caliper winding tool too which puts air pressure behind it to ease winding back the piston. Makes it so much easier than the older threaded winding tool we have which is a huge bonus on those sticky/hard to wind calipers you come across. Edited July 6, 2013 by Echo Lite 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 For bikes it's my Tarty multi tool, permanantly lives in my work rucksack (except when I lose it in Salford Quays) and it's always coming in handy. Car wise it's got to be my dads 6" long 3/8 Snap On ratchet, no idea why I just favour that one over all of them. Window fitting however my favourite tool has got to be my wrecking bar, absolute beast of a thing, cut a pretty deep inch long hole in my forearm after I dropped it about 4" away probably 8 years ago and I've still got the scar from it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Ice Toolz Essence kit. Almost everything you could need nicely packaged into a small box. The crank remover might be my favorite tool. Edit: Can't forget GT86 and WD40, they are the unsung heroes! Edited July 6, 2013 by Pete.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I have that bar, its bloody good! I have so many tools that I find it pretty hard to narrow it down got over 80 power tools/big tools (presses, swagers, etc) and a silly amount of hand tools. Worryingly they all get used often when i'm home Makita LXT, incredibly light yet powerful, resists knocks and has been majorly abused yet keeps coming back for more Sealey CP2400, saved me so much time over the past 4 years and its uber powerful Homemade bench press, just cos I made it and it works, also has attachments (that i made) to fold flat and bend tube. The lathe is also pretty handy too Those stand out the most to me off the top of my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 is this too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 No but this is: We have a couple of these where I work. Insane machines. In terms of my favourite tools, I'm not that "manual" so allen keys are probably my limit haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Halfords Advanced Ratchet Spanners - Abnormally high quality at a very reasonable price, lifetime guarantee! They also put 16mm and 18mm in most of the kits, which is very handy when working on french car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I've got a few bluepoint ratchet spanners I use on the mini. I tend to use them more than a regular ratchet due to space constraints. About £15 each but worth it. I bought a set of t handle Allen wrenches for the bike too. So much better than buggering around with multitools etc. After that you've got to love a big hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkuskaUK Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Topeak Hexus 2! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Mole grips, obviously. Gives you the grip of a hero, love that tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I've got a halfords 1/4" drive socket set, with loads of bits in it. It's the most versatile toolset I've got, it does anything. Got me out of the shit a few times. And it was only £14 to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Sealey CP2400, saved me so much time over the past 4 years and its uber powerful I dislike the big ones because they're cumbersome but it's amazing how much work a tool like that will do for you making it seem effortless at the same time since it doesn't transfer much torque onto your wrist. By far my favourite tool ever. They're not cheap but worth every single penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 8,5 and 4 mm Allen keys always using those bad boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 My Makita 3612 router and table, I've built absolutly everything with those. Then the same as Paul, Makita lxt drill, it's indestructible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I built my own router table, never realised how useful they were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yeah I use mine for everything. All mine is really is some old worktop with a few countrrsunk holes to accommodate the router. Lovely bit of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DrDoom Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Got to be my tig plant! Couldn't of been without it. Just a cheapy Esab Buddy tig 160 unit. Absolutely ideal for what I need, small enough to be carried about and used on the shoulder strap provided for outdoor work. Lays a good weld, and is powerful enough for most jobs! Combine it with an airline and although slightly messy, can be used as a plasma cutter for upto 12mm steel. Also opens up so many other possibilities - need a specialist tool, just make it! Used it to build my bearing press, simillar to Pauls, just a lot smaller. Only two tonne, but ideal for bearings and bushes on the mini and on bikes! Sits ontop of the bench, and weighs in at about 15kg. Nothing massive! roller for small peices! Could be adapted for bigger material dead easy. Could also remove the wheels and replace with a small bit of angle to get 90deg angles, but haven't yet found the need! Followed a post on jalopy journal - so looks identical to this. Anybody who's used a roller will know how it works! Tighten the big lever for a tighter angle, as you wind the drive wheel back and forth to pass the material through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hammer, anybody that didn't say hammer GTFO. :wink2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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