Tools that you just can't live without

[ricsrx]

Nice crimpers are a must if you don't want your rig to burn to the ground...

This cotter pin puller is VERY handy for tons of uses... It gets used as much as any other tool I have.

This one is more of a luxury than a necessity, but it saves lots of time.

The Klein crimpers were the first tool that came to my mind, and also the Kline long shank nut drivers, now that I think about it any tool from Klein I cant live with out

 

[jeeper]

Old thread, but needed to share this deal somewhere.

Home Depot.

 

[Kevin B.]

I think that's the one I have. I paid more than that, for sure, and it's one of those things you didn't know how much you needed until you get one.

 

[Agility Customs]

Flush cuts for zip ties. Many different companies make them but I love my snap on set. The edges are a little fragile so having the lifetime warranty made it easy to justify the cost of snap ons... Anyone who doesnt use flush cuts on zip ties are dead to me. Nothing worse than getting cut open by the edge of a stupid ziptie.......

https://store.snapon.com/Pliers-Spe...and-Relieved-Head-True-Flush-Cut-P643915.aspx

 

[Jinx]

Old thread, but needed to share this deal somewhere.

Home Depot.
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Man I didn't know I needed a new ladder until now...

jerk...

 

[Shawn]

Internet.

 

[Homefryy]

Old thread, but needed to share this deal somewhere.

Home Depot.
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Thanks for posting this. I just bought a house and needed a big boy ladder. Just went to Home Depot on my lunch break and picked one up.

 

[Homefryy]

Flush cuts for zip ties. Many different companies make them but I love my snap on set. The edges are a little fragile so having the lifetime warranty made it easy to justify the cost of snap ons... Anyone who doesnt use flush cuts on zip ties are dead to me. Nothing worse than getting cut open by the edge of a stupid ziptie.......

https://store.snapon.com/Pliers-Spe...and-Relieved-Head-True-Flush-Cut-P643915.aspx

I don't have one but at my work we use zip tie guns. You can adjust the tension on them so once you hit that tension it automatically cuts the end off flush. They work really well if you are zip tying wires because you can set the tension to make sure you don't make it too tight and start damaging the insulation.

Platinum Tools Heavy-Duty Cable Tie Gun 10200C - The Home Depot

Efficiently tie, tighten, tension and trim your cables ties by using this durable Heavy-Duty Cable Tie Gun from Platinum Tools.

www.homedepot.com

 

[4x4_Welder]

Flush cuts for zip ties. Many different companies make them but I love my snap on set. The edges are a little fragile so having the lifetime warranty made it easy to justify the cost of snap ons... Anyone who doesnt use flush cuts on zip ties are dead to me. Nothing worse than getting cut open by the edge of a stupid ziptie.......

https://store.snapon.com/Pliers-Spe...and-Relieved-Head-True-Flush-Cut-P643915.aspx

I once had a co-worker who insisted, in words, that zip ties needed to be cut at a 45* angle about 1/4" from the lock. He said that was how his instructor said to do it. I told him everyone think he's an asshole.
That was about standard for that guy's intelligence level.
I used to use a zip tie gun when I was doing industrial systems, I'll probably get another when I get ready to rewire my F250.

 

[I Lean]

The Harbor Freight flush cuts are surprisingly good for $2-3. They are my zip tie tool.

Side note--I have not tried it, but I've been told flush cuts are also the best toenail clippers.

 

[glockman]

Knipex and a belt sander= fantastic flush cuts.

 

[zmotorsports]

I can't believe I missed this thread, cuz I am a tool whore according to my wife.

One tool that seems to have been in my hand a lot lately is my Snap-on flush cut side cutters. I HATE those nasty pointed remains that are left after cutting a tie-wrap. I used my Thomas & Betts cutter that tensions the tie-wrap before cutting the end off but I've found I prefer my flush cut side cutters more and more lately.

Mike

 

[Mouse]

I despise using bottles of fluid to fill transfer cases and differentials...I get a lot of use out of this

 

[zmotorsports]

What's the part number on the flush cuts @Agility Customs @zmotorsports ?

Brent, the Snap-on part # is E710BCG. I know there are other manufacturers as well but I have the Snap-on version and love them.

Mike

 

[mesha]

I just picked up some bridge jacks for my 4 post lift and I love them, correction, I am in love with them. If you have a 4 post lift you NEED bridge jacks.

 

[Coco]

I despise using bottles of fluid to fill transfer cases and differentials...I get a lot of use out of this

Playing off of this, when I was building my buggy for the thousandth rebuild, I didn't want to fill with the bottle/funnel/hose/spill game. I went to Harbor Freight for cut off discs and flap discs, and also picked up a hand operated transfer pump. So much easier, and made changing the supercharger oil on the old engine really easy.

 

[N-Smooth]

Buying some Klein 5" flush cutters, a transfer pump and a paint marker right now. Thanks, jerks!

 

[Hickey]

Throw your damn sharpie markers away! They suck! They dry out, can't write on anything dirty or oily, and they will never be as awesome as... INKZALL!!!

Milwaukee INKZALL Black Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Marker 48-22-3100 - The Home Depot

The 48-22-3100 Milwaukee Inkzall Permanent Markers are optimized for jobsite conditions. The durable tip is designed to withstand writing on rough surfaces such as OSB, cinderblock and concrete and writes

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Seriously, these are way better than Sharpie markers for writing on metal that is dirty or oil stained.

 

[Herzog]

Throw your damn sharpie markers away! They suck! They dry out, can't write on anything dirty or oily, and they will never be as awesome as... INKZALL!!!

Milwaukee INKZALL Black Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Marker 48-22-3100 - The Home Depot

The 48-22-3100 Milwaukee Inkzall Permanent Markers are optimized for jobsite conditions. The durable tip is designed to withstand writing on rough surfaces such as OSB, cinderblock and concrete and writes

www.homedepot.com

Seriously, these are way better than Sharpie markers for writing on metal that is dirty or oil stained.

Yes! I bought a couple of these and they are awesome.

 

[YROC FAB.]

Throw your damn sharpie markers away! They suck! They dry out, can't write on anything dirty or oily, and they will never be as awesome as... INKZALL!!!

Milwaukee INKZALL Black Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Marker 48-22-3100 - The Home Depot

The 48-22-3100 Milwaukee Inkzall Permanent Markers are optimized for jobsite conditions. The durable tip is designed to withstand writing on rough surfaces such as OSB, cinderblock and concrete and writes

www.homedepot.com

Seriously, these are way better than Sharpie markers for writing on metal that is dirty or oil stained.

I have about ten thousand of those things and can never find one.