New tools you've started to use and now can't live without

[RacEoHolic330]

So, with my rebuild project, I've found myself gravitating to certain tools to make my life a little easier as well as trying to produce a more professional result. The one tool that I have found makes my life so much easier is the step bit:

I don't know how I ever lived without it. Gone are the days of switching 6 different bit sizes to get the size hole I need. I just bought some cheap ones from Harbor Freight, but man, they drill fast and haven't dulled out yet.

We all buy certain tools to do certain jobs like welders for welding and saws for cutting, but what are some tools that you have purchased to replace other tools that do the job so much better?

 

[FordRacing302]

Cable hose clamp lock pliers, greatest 40 dollars I ever spent...made life so much easier changing out my heater core hoses

 

[NIKwoaC]

It sounds really simple, but the ratcheting multi-size wrenches. I have two that cover a total of 8 wrench sizes, you can basically pull apart or put together a lot of simple things without having a pile of sockets and wrenches next to your work space.

 

[fiveohwblow]

My peen

Found it a few days ago and just can't quit using it!

 

[No.11]

air in a can. I always have it with me.

 

[srtthis]

cordless impact

 

[hoopty5.0]

18v dewalt drill with 3/8 drive adapter


Or my 18v sawzall

 

[RacEoHolic330]

My peen

Found it a few days ago and just can't quit using it!

Ah, that explains a lot.

 

[fiveohwblow]

Ah, that explains a lot.

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[VibrantRedGT]

cordless impact

Booya! Me too.

 

[srtthis]

Booya! Me too.

and it better be a damn DeWalt! haha jk

 

[jetmech807]

cordless impact

Love my 18 volt Makita.

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[srtthis]

Love my 18 volt Makita.

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uncool.... haha

 

[jetmech807]

Knew that coming. It was between Makita and Dewalt. Makita was on sale at the time.

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[VibrantRedGT]

and it better be a damn DeWalt! haha jk

Bosch.

 

[RacEoHolic330]

I'm a huge DeWalt fan. I have their hammer drill and mini impact wrench, plus a couple of other tools. Love them. The XRP lithium batteries are the best.

 

[srtthis]

Bosch.

damn it! lol

Knew that coming. It was between Makita and Dewalt. Makita was on sale at the time.

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hard to turn down a sale!

 

[StreetsideStig]

Anything with a ratcheting boxed end. So nice.

 

[1990Coupe]

I recently installed Air in my garage and have been accumulating some Air tools. I must say, has made jobs so much easier when I can use them!

 

[stykthyn]

Sixaxis PlayStation controller