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Old May 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 May 19, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Bent-handle flex-head rachet. Best $30 I ever spent.
 
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Old May 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 May 19, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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My 16lb maul
 
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Old May 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 May 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 May 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 May 20, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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I'm gonna have to say my ole wilde pliers!!!

Wilde Tool Co., Inc.

And the hammer..
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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Knipex Alligator 6 inch pliers......"miracle pliers"
 
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Old May 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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