Your favorite tools for wrenching / tech tools for special applications

19963.4lsr5 said:
I've only had this for a week and used it darn near every day while tweeking the 4Runner. It's really good for the spring tension hose clamps. Especially the ones buried in the back of the engine. It's a really long needle nose pliers.
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Sears has this on clearance for $10 and the two plier set for $15 Along with all the USA pliers for 50% off or more. They are bringing the Chinese pliers in so get the USA pliers while you can.
 

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I love having to scroll to just to look at a thread. :violin:
 
kball said:
Those gloves are great but my arthritic hands don't like them. They are so tough it actually hurts trying to put them on! The 7 mil blue gloves are perfect to me. They last and don't hurt to put on.
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Go a size larger. It seems they shrunk over the years or my hangs got bigger. The large are just too small anymore. Have to go XL and you can get them on OK. Also helps to use a little baby powder on your hands before putting them on.
 
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For the above long needle nose pliers comments - I bought a cheap set with straight, 20, 45 and 90 degree tips. Bought them ages ago and they have been used a LOT. I consider them a must have. Best tool set for spring clamps in odd spots.

Mine were made by mastergrip back when the handles were yellow. They look identical to these:
https://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-814-4-Piece-Needle/dp/B00A7EQFNU

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Also, the matching long hose pliers are a MUST! Makes breaking loose small lines very easy without damaging them. Think transmission cooler lines, vac lines, breather lines and such.
https://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-81...rd_wg=XCQpa&psc=1&refRID=YYM58MKZ7D34N6K42MT6

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[MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION], I need to get an angle grinder, have any recommendations (brand, size, etc)? You tend to have good input on tools so thought I'd ask. Started looking at the metabo angle grinder because I've been so impressed with their impact but since I'm thinking a corded one might be better than a rechargeable (for this type of tool) I'm more likely to go with another brand, if it's better, since having interchangeable batteries won't be a factor. I welcome anyone else's recommendations.
 
Set of crows feet sockets, hose clamp tool and endoscope are worthy additions in my book. A cheap stethescope (sp?) isn nice for tracking down unhappy noises.
 
For cleaning up I’ve found more powerful, but none as easy to use. This thing is a tank. I’ve beat it up ( dropped from roof) it just keeps on going. We had one at a place I worked, used constantly, sometimes all day. Just kept going, I bought my own
 

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fourfive said:
[MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION], I need to get an angle grinder, have any recommendations (brand, size, etc)? You tend to have good input on tools so thought I'd ask. Started looking at the metabo angle grinder because I've been so impressed with their impact but since I'm thinking a corded one might be better than a rechargeable (for this type of tool) I'm more likely to go with another brand, if it's better, since having interchangeable batteries won't be a factor. I welcome anyone else's recommendations.
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[MENTION=116877]fourfive[/MENTION]: Sorry I am a good four months late here but the Metabo is the king of grinders; I have one made in Germany that has been put through the ringer for the last decade. Considering you don't cut rebar or work fencing on a daily basis, really anything above $60 should work well.

I picked up the Dewalt 413 cordless, brushless grinder and love it, the portability makes life easier though I will keep the Metabo for heavy duty work......
 
LittleCaesar said:
[MENTION=116877]fourfive[/MENTION]: Sorry I am a good four months late here but the Metabo is the king of grinders; I have one made in Germany that has been put through the ringer for the last decade. Considering you don't cut rebar or work fencing on a daily basis, really anything above $60 should work well.

I picked up the Dewalt 413 cordless, brushless grinder and love it, the portability makes life easier though I will keep the Metabo for heavy duty work......
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Hey [MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION], I've got two questions for ya. What do you do for a living? Just wondering if all these tools you own are mostly for work, personal or a combination of the two. Also, what's your first name? I appreciate your contributions to this forum, especially the tool suggestions, and it would be cool to know more about you.
 
LittleCaesar said:
[MENTION=116877]fourfive[/MENTION]: Sorry I am a good four months late here but the Metabo is the king of grinders; I have one made in Germany that has been put through the ringer for the last decade. Considering you don't cut rebar or work fencing on a daily basis, really anything above $60 should work well.

I picked up the Dewalt 413 cordless, brushless grinder and love it, the portability makes life easier though I will keep the Metabo for heavy duty work......
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Harbour freight grinder. It's not cordless but let me tell you. I AND MY FRIEND HAVE PUT THAT THING THROUGH SOME WORK. It's a beast. Can't beat it for the price.
 
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Mac tools cordless impact wrenches, ratcheting wrenches and especially this ABN flexible hose clamp tool has been a lifesaver. It made changing the fuel pump, regulator, valve cover, plenum, timing belt and any other job where hose clamp were involved soooo much and easier. I also have to add my free-standing coil spring compressor for suspension work. Oh yeah and Harbor Freight 20 ton hydraulic press. (This list doesn't even include my bicycle specialty tools - lol)
 

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mtbtim said:
Hey [MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION], I've got two questions for ya. What do you do for a living? Just wondering if all these tools you own are mostly for work, personal or a combination of the two. Also, what's your first name? I appreciate your contributions to this forum, especially the tool suggestions, and it would be cool to know more about you.
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Hi Tim, its John. And no, I don't use the tools anymore in my profession (used to own a low voltage company for sound and lighting). I am an internal auditor for a rather large company. My brother though is a co-owner of a marine boatyard in North Carolina, and the Snap On truck comes by to see him twice a month, so that is the vice for my wallet, though my GF told my brother to keep it a secret when his SO driver comes by so my wallet only aches periodically through the year. Having handles tools for 25 years one comes to realize good and bad ones quickly, which have merit for one job or many.

I really enjoy helping out people with repair issues I am well voiced in so they don't get bent over by others for nothing more than to increase their bottom dollar. Just helped a neighbor's daughter's boyfriend yesterday with his Altima. The dealer and others were going to charge him $600+ for AC repair work. With just parts and a little sweat his bill was $64. When you are making $15/hr, that savings goes far, especially this time of year.

If I had the space for a lift, I'd love to do the 2uz swap. Maybe for the next house.
 
firemanj92 said:
Mac tools cordless impact wrenches, ratcheting wrenches and especially this ABN flexible hose clamp tool has been a lifesaver. It made changing the fuel pump, regulator, valve cover, plenum, timing belt and any other job where hose clamp were involved soooo much and easier. I also have to add my free-standing coil spring compressor for suspension work. Oh yeah and Harbor Freight 20 ton hydraulic press. (This list doesn't even include my bicycle specialty tools - lol)
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The flexible hose clamp tool is indeed a life saver, though the one thing the ABN tool doesn't have is a ratchet lock, which, if one needs to walk away monetarily or lock, can be very helpful in certain situations.

The Mayhew, for more $$$ of course, has a ratchet lock.
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/mayhew-...MImMC34q3u1wIV1DaBCh1zYgW0EAQYBCABEgLNevD_BwE

Matco and SO both offer ones that have ratchet locks as well......
 
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