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    I have many tools that i don't think I could live without but I think my favorite would have to be my air compressor.


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    1"inch Cp air gun. It gets the job done when I need a little extra twist
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    Have to say my Leatherman Charge Ti with extra bit kit is my go-to tool of choice. Small enough to take with me anywhere (never leave home without it), and durable enough for pretty much any job I need it for. Had mine for about 7 year now (originally bought while in the Navy stationed in Japan), and have never looked back! The added bit kit is like a toolbox on my belt! Top all of that with the 25 year warranty (used it once when the hinge was getting loose, was sent back to me like new!) and you'll be hard pressed to find a better device for everyday use!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big_Mike View Post
    Out of curiosity.... What is your favorite tool? This tool can be anything used for working on a car, around the house, or on the job.
    10mm sized socket because that's the one that fits a majority of the bolts on my Chevy.




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    Seeing as how I really only use one tool now-a days, it would be my work cell phone. It's just a Motorola Barrage, but I do everything I have to do for work from it.

    Second would be my Kobalt socket set, but that's technically more than one tool.
    2005 Chevy Silverado W/T
    4X4|4.8 with some mods (has only slightly more pull than a 5.3)|Auto|4 door ex cab|Cooper Discoverer AT/3's in 285-75/17's on Helo 842's|Cooper Discover M+S 265-75/17's on Devino DV349's|Flowmaster 40 Single in Dual out with custom bent pipe from the end of the cats back|2" Procomp leveling kit|Custom made center console|Custom dyno tunes|Air Raid CAI|Air Raid Throttle Body Spacer|Apex brand topper|Kenwood Head Unit with Kenwood speakers|Painted mirrors/grille|Debadged except front emblem|Bilsteins front and rear
    Planned mods not in order
    2 inch lift|Custom front/rear bumper|hitch tire carrier|roof basket on topper, bars on cab|finish center console build|install Midland CB|Power options|Tint|Custom made raised bed in the bed of the truck|Lund LunarVisor
    Also have a 1992 Ford Ranger with a lot of stuff done to it. Currently waiting for a bit of a rebuild.


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    the only correct answer to this question is a slip joint pliers, maybe a vice grip...

    Alex


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sierraowner5.3 View Post
    the only correct answer to this question is a slip joint pliers, maybe a vice grip
    No, I'm pretty sure duct tape is the correct answer here.

    For me, my Rigid cordless drill would by my fav. Although it came in a set that included a circular saw and a saws-all so the whole trio might be my fav. All three are quite powerful for being cordless.
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    3/8 drive ratchet



    If at first you don't succeed, chances are, you are using too small of a cheater bar

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    Had a late uncle that was a WWII fighter plane crew chief and later a farm equipment service rep. He told me once that the handiest things in my tool box would be an assortment of pry/alignment bars. He was right, I have accumulated lots of them, from 10 in. long to 5 ft. long. some "store" bought, some homemade. Also like the BFH answer - Had an old truck mechanic tell me "never force anything, get a big enough hammer in the first place". Ken

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    oxy-actelyne torch.

    Don't get mad, just cut that ####### ###### off.

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    Milwaukee Sawzall (for workin' on the house)
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