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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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favorite tool

what is your single favorite tool?

mine is my S-K 1/4" drive ratchet. it's been in my family since the early 80's and still works like new. it has taken some abuse but it has never failed me
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Gearwrench's...I find them way too useful!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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Does duct tape count as a tool? If so that would have to be mine.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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haha, i agree with duct tape, but if that doesnt count my visegrips/hammer/screwdriver/pliers/clamp
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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My drill press, next would be my bandsaw.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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If I could only have one woodworking tool, it would be my table saw. ...Terry
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Gotta be my pocket knife...it's about 20 years older than me and been getting daily use by 3 generations...
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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I would have to say that my Mac tools multitool has to be my favorite. It is the only tool that i use every day, and always comes in handy.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:45 AM
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A set of short arm box wrenches by Craftsman. Saved me many a trip back to the service truck. Since they are small enough to put in my tool case, and can get in tight spots. A gear wrench almost caused me to fall twenty feet when it snapped. Even distrust my service valve gear wrenches now.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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I'm a Woodworker (May be switching from hobby to semi-pro) and the most important tool is also my most reliable tool.



Delta 36-444 Contractor Tablesaw.

This saw has been a powerful workhorse and has never complained about the operations asked of it.

Kind of like my truck!

Tom
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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Air impact wrench

I just bought one this year and had no idea how useful one was until recently. I've just disassembled a front end and have no idea how I'd have been able to do this without the impact tool.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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It Has To Be My Pocket Knife. I Feel Naked Without It.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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My Craftsman gold plated anniversary ratchet!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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MIG welder. I have (2), a 180A AstroPower (gas) and a little 100A Lincoln.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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The fridge full of beer next to my compressor
 
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