just wondering what your favorite tools are power and hand

power tool sawzall

hand tool braker bar

 

power-welder so when I screw something up I can put it back together
Hand-Hammer

 

hand- pliers - because I can try to take anything apart

power - computer - so I can order replacement parts for the ones I broke trying to take apart with pliers

 

After repairing my starter, a ratchet extension is my new favorite tool.

 

power tool probally angle grinder
non power 16 in 1 screwdriver

 

duct tape or my 5 pound sledge. i'm kinda distructive

 

Ryobi 18V one battery fits all tool set from Home Dumpot-though I seem to use the sawzall the most.
Of course the BFH (2.5lb, 5 lb, 8 and 12 pounders) for when the sawzall fails...
as a matter of fact, i think we need a BFH smiley...

 

Double Jack, aka 8lb. Sledge Hammer
These large driving sledges have 36-inch handles and 6- or 8-pound heads. Because their use requires considerable expertise from both the driller and holder, we recommend that you use single jacking or modified double jacking untill safety and proficiency with the double jack can be assured. Not for kids.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/...602/page01.htm

1/3hp General Electric Grinder Motor

Couldn't live w/o either.

 

By far, it's the internet. I was telling my boss at lunch today, that I couldn't do 1/10th of the work I currently do on my truck without being able to look up detailed instructions, pics and techniques that are on the 'net.
I can go buy almost any tool, but knowing what tool and what to do with it is beyond price.
I'm a PC geek who knew nothing about auto mechanics a few years ago... Now, I've modded my trucks in more ways than I can list. 80% of it by myself.
Thank you all for creating all the FAQ's and How-to's that I've been using.

EDIT: LOL, I just learned what a "drift" is while rebuilding the entire front axle on my 4runner. That's my new fav tool (errr, implement)

 

power tool - 1/2" NitroCat impact gun

Hand tool - 36" angle tip pry bar

 

Power - It's a tie between 220v welder, grinder and sawzall.
Hand - BFH!

 

BFH, if you dunno what that is you aint lived.

 

Power tool - cordless drill
hand tool- hammer

 

Amen.

I have a large selection of BFHs. From 16OZ up to 20LBS.

 

I just got my 10lb and 8lb sledge, an assortment of others and a good bit of crow and prybars.

 

so it looks like the BFH is the most popular tool by far i have a sweet one it's 2-3lbs and the back is wedge shaped

 

power- welder

hand- best invention ever..... craftsman ratchet wrenches, they have saved me literally hours.

 

The Persuader/stress reliever aka bfh

 

i could built the heavens with a hammer and a welder.

 

my favorite tool is the guy (or lady) who stops on the freeway onramp