what is your favorite tool - Page 2

RC000E · 07-17-2007, 10:45 PM

By far and away, my favorite "power" tool- Lincoln PT185 AC/DC TIG
Hand tool- Craftsman ratchet wrenches

I dreamed of ratchet wrenches before they came out...and when they did I was like...."Praise JESUS!!!" I think everytime I use them I think...damn...these are the best.

olsy1984 · 07-17-2007, 11:43 PM

SLEDGE HAMMER - duh!!!

locked stock 84 · 07-17-2007, 11:53 PM

I'm a little surprized "the one between my legs" hasn't surfaced!?!

deserttoy84 · 07-21-2007, 02:05 PM

power- IR 3/8 impact

hand- Matco screwdrivers & matco 1/4 locking swivel rachet (I cant have one favorite haha)

TC4RNR · 07-24-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol.Axl.4runner85

power tool- saw zaw and angle grinder

hand tool-any type of hammer that will beat stuff into or out of place

Amen!!!

TC4RNR · 07-24-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locked stock 84

I'm a little surprized "the one between my legs" hasn't surfaced!?!

the reason is most of the guys even gals can't figure it out if it's a hand tool or a power tool

denro · 07-24-2007, 03:52 PM

Vice Grips
Impact Wrench

Barbarossa · 08-01-2007, 02:10 PM

I have just learned of the glory that is the breaker bar. (Good way to keep my ratchets in good working order - while they are Craftsman, I would still prefer to avoid the whole hassle of driving to the store for a warranty return).

Again, I also love the internet as well (amazing what you can find here - who would have known it was good for more than midget porn? - j/k)

razrwild · 08-01-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbarossa

Again, I also love the internet as well (amazing what you can find here - who would have known it was good for more than midget porn? - j/k)

yep there's all types of porn the internet is good for

thefallman · 08-01-2007, 08:41 PM

Power = Chiansaw with 36inch Bar

Hand = BFH

yeah i think that makes me just a tad distructive

bigtrucknwheels · 08-01-2007, 08:50 PM

Power: 4 1/2" Angle Grinder with a cutting disk. There isnt anything you cant do with that! I swear, the best 20 bucks i ever spent at Harbor Freight!

Hand: Most any Craftsman Professional line hand tools for Electricians. I know I know, but i do electrical work, not mechanical. Though i wish i had the know how, tools, space, and time......

Schmeal Hawk · 08-01-2007, 09:13 PM

Growing up in MI, i'm all about the breaker bar and a 5 lb beater.

87TurboYota · 07-23-2008, 05:34 PM

Power tool: 1/2'' Snap-On Impact

Hand Tool: Stanley Ratcheting Wrenches

shancerlelby · 07-23-2008, 10:49 PM

gotta say the skewdriver for getting those hard to reach screws or putting self tappers in somewhere tight.

http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/skewdriver/

corax · 07-23-2008, 11:16 PM

MIG, Sawzall, and the 4.5" Grinder and I can make anything I want

a metric socket rail and a long flex head ratchet will let me take any part I want out of a junkyard and put it on my truck

AusTex · 07-24-2008, 06:51 AM

Power washer, strips the paint off of anything, even stuff you did not want to strip the paint off of.

dirtoyboy · 07-24-2008, 07:45 AM

Is beer a tool?

I use it like one

ROCK HOUND · 07-24-2008, 08:35 AM

Power: Air compressor: i can Cut, Grind, Tear, Loosen, Bust and Paint anything my wife gives me permission too!

Hand: Screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches and hammers.

Tylercs · 07-24-2008, 08:54 AM

Power - Impact gun

Hand - I have always been a fan of cotter pin pullers. I haven't pulled many pins with them but they are useful in a lot of other situations.

bigtrucknwheels · 07-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Power: Duct Tape, rattle cans, and a sawzall.
Hand: Duct Tape, BFH

82yota · 07-24-2008, 04:20 PM

Power tool I have to say is our big ass 9 inch old Black and Decker angle grinder. Theres nothing you can't grind down with that thing. It doesn't slow down when you lay on it.

Hand tool I have to say is the impact screwdriver. I know you don't use it very often but boy when you need to use it it works wonders. Saves lots of cursing and swearing and bleeding. Sometimes burning.

TOYOTA 1 · 07-24-2008, 04:37 PM

at work..

power- Hitachi nail gun
hand- framing hammer

at home on my truck..

power- welder

hand- ratchet wrenches

07-17-2007, 10:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
RC000E Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 137	By far and away, my favorite "power" tool- Lincoln PT185 AC/DC TIG Hand tool- Craftsman ratchet wrenches I dreamed of ratchet wrenches before they came out...and when they did I was like...."Praise JESUS!!!" I think everytime I use them I think...damn...these are the best. __________________ 1988 SR5, 3.0, 5spd, 35" BFG A/T's on alloy wheels, 4.5" Suspension lift, Pro Comp ProRunner bumper bar, modified Surco rack (lowered 1" and light mounting added), 4 Baja 55w Driving lights, 2 Hella 500's, Bushwacker flares, and Warn Hubs...more comin. Custom turbo manifold fabrication, professional engine management tuning, custom engine management tuning solutions, head porting, engine building/blueprinting

07-17-2007, 11:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
olsy1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 211	SLEDGE HAMMER - duh!!! __________________ Now: 1990 pickup, v6, 5spd, 4x4 - needs minor work (a little bit of rust to fix on the inner box) ~1996 4runner~2.7L 4cyl~5spd~mostly stock - SOLD

07-17-2007, 11:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
locked stock 84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northglenn, CO Posts: 158	I'm a little surprized "the one between my legs" hasn't surfaced!?! __________________ My rig: slow 84 longbed 22r, locked in the rear, headers, bed riddled with cancer, and mt 31's Have locker, will travel.

07-21-2007, 02:05 PM	#29 (permalink)
deserttoy84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 847	power- IR 3/8 impact hand- Matco screwdrivers & matco 1/4 locking swivel rachet (I cant have one favorite haha) __________________ 1984 toyota sr5 4x4 22r w/ weber 32/36 Pro comp 4" front springs and 3" rear downey springs D-tech Shocks 33x12.5 M/T , 15 inch weld rims Hella 550/ Hella h4 conversions with HID Home made On-board air system

07-24-2007, 03:52 PM	#32 (permalink)
denro Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hoschton,Ga. Posts: 67	Vice Grips Impact Wrench __________________ '86 4 Runner 4 cyl.5 spd. 208,000 mi. 31"10.50's, daily driver

08-01-2007, 02:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
Barbarossa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 22	I have just learned of the glory that is the breaker bar. (Good way to keep my ratchets in good working order - while they are Craftsman, I would still prefer to avoid the whole hassle of driving to the store for a warranty return). Again, I also love the internet as well (amazing what you can find here - who would have known it was good for more than midget porn? - j/k)

08-01-2007, 08:41 PM	#35 (permalink)
thefallman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 482	Power = Chiansaw with 36inch Bar Hand = BFH yeah i think that makes me just a tad distructive __________________ ~Brian 89 Ex-Cab 3.4 Conv. T100 Tranny Yep i Changed it. Soon to be Supercharged. 90 4runner 3.0 Auto (Wifes Toy) I sold the HEEP I Havent finished my writeup but till i do heres a link to Mt_Goats write up http://www.yotatech.com/f116/3-4-swap-started-82145/ between him and i and a few others on here we should beable to answer most questions.

08-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
bigtrucknwheels Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kreamer, PA Posts: 1,151	Power: 4 1/2" Angle Grinder with a cutting disk. There isnt anything you cant do with that! I swear, the best 20 bucks i ever spent at Harbor Freight! Hand: Most any Craftsman Professional line hand tools for Electricians. I know I know, but i do electrical work, not mechanical. Though i wish i had the know how, tools, space, and time...... __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6. 4wd/V6/Auto. Hella 500's, cb, performance coil overs, Dynomax exhaust, and (lots of) rust. Soon to happen: E-Locker, sandblast the frame, body work, and a 3" BL / 2" DTL. 1990 Toyota Pickup Xtra Cab DLX. 4wd/V6/Auto. A few options. 4.56's and Aisin Hubs swapped. SR5/Gray interior, 5spd, and frame swap in works. 1989 Toyota Pickup Std. Cab DLX. 4wd/I4/5spd. Sitting awaiting repairs, then to be sold.

08-01-2007, 09:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
Schmeal Hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 30	Growing up in MI, i'm all about the breaker bar and a 5 lb beater. __________________ 88' 4runner - rancho shocks and softride AAL, Structural tube bumpers 96' Tacoma - TC UCA's, Donahoe TFC coilovers and signature shocks, Wheelers "deaver" 5 leafs, Borla WMU FSAE Alum

07-23-2008, 05:34 PM	#38 (permalink)
87TurboYota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 442	Power tool: 1/2'' Snap-On Impact Hand Tool: Stanley Ratcheting Wrenches __________________ Aaron 1989 Ford Probe GL 2.2L, 4 cly. ~240K 1991 Toyota Truck Extended Cab, 22RE, 30'' BFG ATs, 5 spd, 183K 1987 Toyota Pickup std. cab, 22ret, 31'' BFG ATs, 5 spd. , 155K SOLD!! Pictures http://community.webshots.com/user/volsg8rh8r

07-23-2008, 10:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
shancerlelby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: quesnel b.c Canada Posts: 261	gotta say the skewdriver for getting those hard to reach screws or putting self tappers in somewhere tight. http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/skewdriver/ __________________ 88 dodge lancer shelby, 2.2 intercooled turbo, alpine 5.1 setup, 8 k hids, suede headliner flat black paintjob. 94 toyota 4runner v6 33x12.5 bfg mt's, cruiser coils, bj spacers, 4.88's, aisin manual hubs, the usual. 65 fj45lv stock, rust.

07-23-2008, 11:16 PM	#40 (permalink)
corax Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Cal - near Valencia Posts: 230	MIG, Sawzall, and the 4.5" Grinder and I can make anything I want a metric socket rail and a long flex head ratchet will let me take any part I want out of a junkyard and put it on my truck __________________ '88 4runner SR5 - 3.0 7MGE eng swap - Marlin HD W56 - 4.56 V6 Thirds - '82 Toyota Celica Supra LSD up front - 32"x11.5" BFG AT KO's - NWMP Aux Gas Tank - home fab front and rear bumpers - Hannemann fenders "Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond

07-24-2008, 06:51 AM	#41 (permalink)
AusTex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stuck in the middle of Texas Posts: 50	Power washer, strips the paint off of anything, even stuff you did not want to strip the paint off of.

07-24-2008, 08:35 AM	#43 (permalink)
ROCK HOUND Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 9	Power: Air compressor: i can Cut, Grind, Tear, Loosen, Bust and Paint anything my wife gives me permission too! Hand: Screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches and hammers.

07-24-2008, 08:54 AM	#44 (permalink)
Tylercs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chehalis/Ellensburg, WA Posts: 31	Power - Impact gun Hand - I have always been a fan of cotter pin pullers. I haven't pulled many pins with them but they are useful in a lot of other situations. __________________ 1984 Short bed. About as stock as you can get. 1967 Rambler Rebel

07-24-2008, 04:37 PM	#47 (permalink)
TOYOTA 1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oregon Posts: 941	at work.. power- Hitachi nail gun hand- framing hammer at home on my truck.. power- welder hand- ratchet wrenches __________________ 91 toyota stdrd cab short bed 22re 5spd. sas'ed, yukon 5:29's. 3.5" tuff country e-z ride springs in the front. 5" allpro longtravels in the rear. procomp es 9000 shocks, 12" tg long spline front d shaft. k&n, 35x10.50x15 boggers. cobra cb/ashtray mod, 3' firestick. etc. 2000 toyota tacoma xtra cab sr5, 3"revtek,285/70/17 coopers stt, clear tails, injen short ram intake, obx header, flowmaster, etc. 2001 toyota camry, the girlfriends, Sierra Club sucks!

07-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
bigtrucknwheels Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kreamer, PA Posts: 1,151	Power: Duct Tape, rattle cans, and a sawzall. Hand: Duct Tape, BFH __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6. 4wd/V6/Auto. Hella 500's, cb, performance coil overs, Dynomax exhaust, and (lots of) rust. Soon to happen: E-Locker, sandblast the frame, body work, and a 3" BL / 2" DTL. 1990 Toyota Pickup Xtra Cab DLX. 4wd/V6/Auto. A few options. 4.56's and Aisin Hubs swapped. SR5/Gray interior, 5spd, and frame swap in works. 1989 Toyota Pickup Std. Cab DLX. 4wd/I4/5spd. Sitting awaiting repairs, then to be sold.

07-24-2008, 04:20 PM	#46 (permalink)
82yota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 273	Power tool I have to say is our big ass 9 inch old Black and Decker angle grinder. Theres nothing you can't grind down with that thing. It doesn't slow down when you lay on it. Hand tool I have to say is the impact screwdriver. I know you don't use it very often but boy when you need to use it it works wonders. Saves lots of cursing and swearing and bleeding. Sometimes burning.