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How about a favorite tools thread?
A tool I hope to never be without at home or away from home is my Snap-on CT7850 cordless impact. Lithium batteries, 650lb/ft trq and no hose. Goes with me everywhere with 3/4, 13/16 and 7/8 Snap-on deep sockets (lug nuts) and a 1-1/2 deep for trailer *****. If I had to pick one favorite tool, this would be it.
My MIG welder has saved me many times over it's original cost, it is second.
My MIG welder has saved me many times over it's original cost, it is second.
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I don't know what I did before I got an angle grinder. I use a cut-off wheel more than a grinding wheel. That is probably my most-used tool. BTW, a cheap Bosch 4 1/2" angle grinder can be had for $50. Mine has lasted 4 years so far.
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I see what you did there!!!! 
I'm afraid I would be laughed out of town!!!
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Mine is a corded angle grinder.
My next favorite these days is a corded impact. Doesn't get everything loose but breaks %90 loose. I'll happily grunt %10 of the time. I do use a torque wrench for the final torquing for every lug nut.
Third is a good floor jack with a posse of jack stands. And a large bottle jack on deck just in case.
My next favorite these days is a corded impact. Doesn't get everything loose but breaks %90 loose. I'll happily grunt %10 of the time. I do use a torque wrench for the final torquing for every lug nut.
Third is a good floor jack with a posse of jack stands. And a large bottle jack on deck just in case.
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plasma cutter without a doubt is the best thing ever invented.
those snap on cordless impacts run a close second.
i have two of them, a CT3850 and a CT4850.
the 3850 is 210 ftlbs torque, the 4850 is 500 ftlbs torque.
i got them both at swap meets for $100 each. i keep the 4850 in the shop, and the 3850 in the truck.
those snap on cordless impacts run a close second.
i have two of them, a CT3850 and a CT4850.
the 3850 is 210 ftlbs torque, the 4850 is 500 ftlbs torque.
i got them both at swap meets for $100 each. i keep the 4850 in the shop, and the 3850 in the truck.
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You guys are lucky to have such nice impacts we just have a cordless Dewalt 1/2" drive one. Does the job but not the most power.
Plasma cutter is one thing I wish I had along with a water jet! LOL
Trav
Plasma cutter is one thing I wish I had along with a water jet! LOL
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I don't have a favorite tool, but I do have a most valued tool.
might seem silly....til you've used one.
Tahlen Safety No-Bounce Hammers - imperial cast steel no-bounce hammers
might seem silly....til you've used one.
Tahlen Safety No-Bounce Hammers - imperial cast steel no-bounce hammers