Best tool you ever found?
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One time, I found a Makita 1/2" hammer drill, Makita jig saw, an electrician's fish tape and a couple other things on a road all at once. I couldn't believe it! They were well used before they were lost and all had some road rash, but I still use them.
Another time, I found a 10" Cresent wrench in two pieces. It was missing the thumb screw, spring, and set screw. I called Cresent and they sent the missing parts... no charge.
Also in my found collection, I have various screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, a 6" 3/8 extension, speed wrenches, a Proto 1 & 5/16 - 1 inch drive socket, probably a half dozen hammer and sledge heads (new handles are cheap).
I've always got my eyes open for freebies.
Another time, I found a 10" Cresent wrench in two pieces. It was missing the thumb screw, spring, and set screw. I called Cresent and they sent the missing parts... no charge.
Also in my found collection, I have various screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, a 6" 3/8 extension, speed wrenches, a Proto 1 & 5/16 - 1 inch drive socket, probably a half dozen hammer and sledge heads (new handles are cheap).
I've always got my eyes open for freebies.
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A co-worker showed up one morning with a black plastic tool case with a big crack in it, a complete set of numatic wrenches probably 3/8", looked like they were never used. one of the cheap brands you find at Autozone. He said he saw it fall off the truck. But I wonder about that.
Somone found a Porter cable 4 gal compressor, at a job site about 8 years ago. I left it there.
Somone found a Porter cable 4 gal compressor, at a job site about 8 years ago. I left it there.
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After having our ancient Honda Accord serviced last year I found a set of Snap-On wrenches in the trunk. I took them back a few days later and gave them back to a really grateful tech. Got a free oil change out of it. Good Karma.
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That is the spirit Farmerboy. When I started this thread I meant truly lost tools, good for you.
Three years ago, I found a complete set of 3/8" sockets, and other tools stashed under a tree in my old neighborhood, along with some other stuff. They were obviously stolen and I called the cops and turned them over. We were all pretty sure of the mutant that took them, and he later got his dues and is now serving time for other crimes.
Three years ago, I found a complete set of 3/8" sockets, and other tools stashed under a tree in my old neighborhood, along with some other stuff. They were obviously stolen and I called the cops and turned them over. We were all pretty sure of the mutant that took them, and he later got his dues and is now serving time for other crimes.
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There have been a few times when I was working at the garage that a loyal customer would come back and I would find one or one of my other tech's tools just sitting somewhere along the bottom or under the hood of a vehicle. We always gave the customer's that brought back found tools free stuff. Most the time it was Snap-on and we invested a lot of money in them.
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No tools, but, I was driving out of my neighborhood and saw something shiny in the road. Seiko watch!!! Replaced the band. . . . just like new!
As for my Dad. . . . he will come over, look into MY toolbox, pick out what he wants and says, "Look what I found!?!?!?!?!? I need one of these. Bye, son."
As for my Dad. . . . he will come over, look into MY toolbox, pick out what he wants and says, "Look what I found!?!?!?!?!? I need one of these. Bye, son."
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Originally Posted by b2_tim
That is the spirit Farmerboy. When I started this thread I meant truly lost tools, good for you.
Three years ago, I found a complete set of 3/8" sockets, and other tools stashed under a tree in my old neighborhood, along with some other stuff. They were obviously stolen and I called the cops and turned them over. We were all pretty sure of the mutant that took them, and he later got his dues and is now serving time for other crimes.
Three years ago, I found a complete set of 3/8" sockets, and other tools stashed under a tree in my old neighborhood, along with some other stuff. They were obviously stolen and I called the cops and turned them over. We were all pretty sure of the mutant that took them, and he later got his dues and is now serving time for other crimes.
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That's what I get for typing and thinking at the same time. I have seen framers in our area working in all weather, and up early enough to milk the cows (so to speak) too. I appreciate them too!
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i found a 18 ft fiberglass extension ladder that is also free standing i think it was an electricians ladder but there was no name on it just laying in the middle of the road on the way home from work one night i had to slam on the brakes or i would have hit it!!!
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About 15 years ago, a friend and I landed at Chandler airport in central Oklahoma. As we rolled out we heard something go clank under the plane. It's a small airport and you have to taxi back up the runway after landing for take off. As we taxid back, we kept noticing these shiny things in the middle of the runway. We stopped to look and someone had apparently left a set of Snap On wrenches on top of a wing and they fell off going down the runway! Could have caused a nasty accident in several ways, but instead we got a set of wrenches.
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I found a jump box in the backseat of my car when I got ib back from the shop. It was returned. I happened across a Snop-On ratcheting screwdriver at a garage sale for .50. That one was a keeper.