I have lots of tools. Not everything, but my wife thinks I'm a tool junkie. I'm always looking for tools to make my life simpler.

Some of my favorite tools are and I use all the time are:
Craftsman Bolt out kit
Stanley Ratchet Wrenches (I could kiss the guy that invented these)
Stanley Three-Flex 3/8" Ratchet Drive
Craftsman Professional Tap and Die Set.
Pass Through Gear Drive Socket Set
Hammer
2 lb Sand Mallet
Sawzall

So what are some of your Favorite tools that have saved the day and you have used religiously. I'm always looking for new things to add to my tool,

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A lot.

Don't forget an impact driver for the really stubborn bolts and large screw heads. I don't use it often, but it can really save you tail.

I have Ken's phone number in my tool box

lost in the 60's said: I have Ken's phone number in my tool box

You mean you need anything else?

You remind me of two mechanics in a shop I worked at many years ago. One guy said "my favorite tools are a pry bar and a two pound sledge...his favorite tool is a torch. Between the two of us we can fix anything!"

I've got an impact wrench and impact air gun. Love my air tools.

Torch!! Now there is something I don't have. Been wanting one for some time.

I'd really like to have a plasma cutter. That gives me goose bumps thinking about that.

I also would like to get me a nice drill press with variable speed.

Only problem with all the big equipment is my wife said it will cost us a fortune if we ever move again.

How cares, tools are cool!

Plasma cutter? will that work on fiberglass?

One of my most used tools is a set of thread cleaners, not as aggressive as a tap and dye, but excellent for cleaning up rusty or dirty nuts and bolts. It's a very inexpensive set I've found I can't do without.
Another thread cleaner I found is a chaser, it splits in the middle much like a tubing flare jig. Has several different thread sizes and works wonders on stub axles that some moron took a hammer to! Just clamp it on the bottom end and thread it outwards, cleans and re-threads as it works out! Not a very cheap piece, but I've saved enough axles to pay for it several times.

I have a very small 4" craftsman channel lock that I purchased back in the 70's. Love it almost as much as my wife. Only found one other! Wife that is!

Mark

To Quote one of your countrymen.... GIVE ME MORE POWER!... Air tools are the way to go when restoring. Had mine for a couple of years now and couldn't work without them. Oh! the 20lb sledge comes in handy once in a while..

My two favorite tools: An early 70's stubby, flex-handle ratchet (Craftsman) and a circa-1950's Ingersoll-Rand compressor. My biggest investment by far is a set of Snap-on sockets. Nothing fits like a Snap-on...my drivers and extensions are cheap, though.

JR


Oh, and above all - MADE IN U.S.A.

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