What is the one tool you can't live with out?

This is my vote as well. I have had my compressor go down on a couple of occasions over the years and I miss it immediately. You can't even air up a low tire.

 

My 7K Rotary 2 post lift. And then its my torches

 

I would have to say either my Lincoln Square Wave, or my porta band saw with a stand I built for it... but then the list could just keep growing....

 

Its a toss up. My Metabo with a really long cord, or my lathe.

 

my hands

 

my direct variable-pressure applicator. i believe on your side of the pond it's called a hammer

 

By far it is my pocket knife that I carry with me at all times,

 

As I get older and starting to have problems with my hands I realize that I own many great tools and without hands do not work well. So take care of those tools!!!

 

Aside from the obvious answer, safety equipment because without it you get hurt and can't work, 4.5" grinders then 6" machinist rule and plasma cutter.


Too many cars, so little time!

 

My old reliable Weaver 12K two post lift... over 30 years old and it still can get it up!

 

vice! I spend more time working there than anywhere.

 

Port-o-band, hands down.

 

My Craftsman ratcheting box-end, open-end wrenches.

I use them almost every day.

Gave a set of them to my dad a few years ago and he now says they're his favorite tools also.

 

These things are awesome. I just recently bought a set and the smooth parallel jaws can be used for a multitude of tasks. I'm using them to squeeze countersunk aircraft rivets on nut plates where a standard squeezer won't fit. Vey well made tool.

 

Brain, eyes, fingers. They kind of all go together.

 

Air Conpresser ....

 

My Air Hatchet!!!

 

When I was young and worked on British cars I believe we called that item a Malvern wrench.

 

thanks for the help guys, I'm staring a list for my collection

 

MasterCard

 

Shop refrigerator.

 

bottle opener

 

God !..........I could'nt believe you "worded" the question........that way !
My first thought was, "it dang sure ain't in ME TOOLBOX !!!!
But, I guess that shows where My Mind Is, Huh ?

Quote: Saturday Night Live ............"Never Mind ! "


Yea, Definitly "Smoked-Up "...........big smile

 

My Wife would tell you it's my FORK!!!!

 

My snap-on stubby 3/8" wratchet

 

my thumbs, Couldn't imagine not having them

 

My Vise, sawzall, mig welder, then 4 1/2" grinder.Belt sander, disc sander, rachets, wrenches and sockets ( especially 7/16" 1/2" 9/16". You will need at least 6 of these to start and in about 6 months buy another 6 each!!! Oh and my 4 post lift!!!!!!!

 

One of my best friends

 

Good friends!