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Old 05-19-2011, 05:56 AM
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whats the tool in your box thats the most helpful besides screwdrivers sockets hammers etc.
mine is the auto locking vice grips
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 03:58 PM
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Bent-handle flex-head rachet. Best $30 I ever spent.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 04:02 PM
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My original leatherman, it goes where I go and has saved the day numerous times.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:08 PM
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My 16lb maul
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:11 PM
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This probably makes me a horrible mechanic, but it's my twin 15" Crescent wrenches. I have to do a lot of on site hydraulic work on 20+ year old stuff that's been patched up over the years, so nothing is "standardized" anymore. So it's much easier to just carry those two wrenches to the site with me than a dozen individual wrenches.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Chumley
This probably makes me a horrible mechanic, but it's my twin 15" Crescent wrenches. I have to do a lot of on site hydraulic work on 20+ year old stuff that's been patched up over the years, so nothing is "standardized" anymore. So it's much easier to just carry those two wrenches to the site with me than a dozen individual wrenches.
My spud wrench would be a close second for me too for that reason and lining up holes too.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 08:31 PM
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ViceGrips chain wrench that I pulled out of Grandpa's garage when he died.

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Old 05-20-2011, 12:31 AM
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I'm gonna have to say my ole wilde pliers!!!

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And the hammer..
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 12:51 AM
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Knipex Alligator 6 inch pliers......"miracle pliers"
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Pyro690
Bent-handle flex-head rachet. Best $30 I ever spent.
Quote for truth!
 
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