When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Well my tools generally are sitting in various places, in groups based on whatever the project they were used in... I'm serious, I have a real problem with getting or staying organized, I find tools based on remembering the project they/it were used last, and where that group would then be...
For the 6.0, without a doubt my number one tool is Torque Pro -- use it almost every time I drive the truck. Since I've done a number of electrical-type projects, 6.0 and non-6.0, lately... Next is my auto ranging multi-meter. Then it's my gallon zip lock bag of box wrenches (try not to laugh)...
I did just pick up one of those aluminum sheet-rocker scaffolds, but haven't used it yet. I couldn't get it out of my head how useful it would be after the subject came up around Xmas time... Then of course they all went off sale but recently Lowes dropped their price on the cheaper Werner model and I got Home Depot to price match less 10% (so like $26.xx) -- driver's side ground cables, all of them, is 1st project in line for it...
Hey, OP: these threads are fun to do once in awhile, like the show-us-your-garage/shop mess, etc...
Speaking of garage mess i really need a bigger garage lol
I'm not sure about that Momma was getting grumpy, until I took her to the local dealership to see the cost of a new replacement. She now thinks that we can do a LOT of repairs/maintenance for half the price!
Of course I had to show her the full dress Platinum 6.7
You guys are way off. Best tool..............my bottle opener!
If it was a good day.... it gets used.
If it was a bad day.... it gets used.
It's just about wore out!
I apologize if there has been a thread like this thats already been created... Since im in my "noob" 6.0 stages, I havent had much of a chance to work on my truck (which I think is a good problem to have )
Id have to say my favorite tool so far is my 2' scaffold/platform so I can reach inside the engine bay! I cant imagine what its like being shorter than 6', because even I have to reach!!!
I use my 3ft high wood empty wire reel. We have lots of them at my work. ANYTIME I have to pop the hood it is always the first thing I pull out, usually followed up by my Husky mini socket set.
I love my Craftsman 3/8" air ratchet... and my new Porter Cable 30 gal. air compressor. My old 15 gal Craftsman compressor served me well, but it was starting to get too scary to use. The drain plug clogged (probably with rust) long ago, and I had visions of it exploding every time I used it.
Been there! This antique air compressor has a killer compressor & motor so I couldn't justify scrapping it, plus I'm a cheapo. It didn't have a drain so eventuality rotted the bottom. After many rubber washer screw bandaids to seal the pinholes I decided to weld a plate and drain in. Was a pain getting the welds air tight with just a mig, but eventually got it. Not pretty but it works.
My favorite tool is the bent screwdriver with the fork on the end - trim popper tool. I keep putting it back in the toolbox and it finds its way back on the workbench real quick. I never had one until a year or so ago, now I use it all over the place.
Thought I could go a little while without needing those stupid Torx bits... but the blue spring upgrade I plan on doing tomorrow means I need to go get some tonight ._. Probably going to add the Torx set to one of the most used tools on the truck :P
Maglite - always have it on my belt, whether best suit or work clothes. Also, this is amazing in tight places, even more for getting the clamp back on than removing it because it locks and you've got both hands to move it. Try it with the 6.0L thermostat hose!
02-22-2017, 08:02 PM
I'm serious, I have a real problem with getting or staying organized, I find tools based on remembering the project they/it were used last, and where that group would then be...
but recently Lowes dropped their price on the cheaper Werner model and I got Home Depot to price match less 10% (so like $26.xx) -- driver's side ground cables, all of them, is 1st project in line for it...
Momma was getting grumpy, until I took her to the local dealership to see the cost of a new replacement. She now thinks that we can do a LOT of repairs/maintenance for half the price!
) 
