Best Tool ever to have handy - Page 3

Zac · Nov 20th, 2004, 10:50 AM

OTC jack and an air compressor and a gun. Always come in handy.

ahardb0dy · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:53 AM

for running wires thru the firewall for car audio or general wiring this is one of my favorite tools-- sorry no picture just a link: http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ph...=2296&si=29679

ahardb0dy · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:55 AM

just found out they make a larger version also :
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/ph...=2296&si=48152

lshadoff · Nov 21st, 2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ahardb0dy

for running wires thru the firewall for car audio or general wiring...

That just reminded me. A handy thing to have around is a roll of baling wire. I use it to:
- pull wiring (push it through, put a loop in the end, loop the wires through, wrap with tape, pull the wires)
- drag stuff out I drop in inaccessible places by cutting off a length and putting a hook on the end
- hold up the suspension when required to save the flexible brake lines
- as an emergency hose clamp (double wrap, pull and twist)
- as a multimeter probe for connectors (use a small length and wrap it on the tip of the probe with pliers leaving a length sticking out)
- ...

One roll has lasted more then 10 years. Get it at a farm supply store.

Lew

Zen31ZR · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:46 PM

Brains. Can't do jack without it.

OldOneEye · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:47 PM

Go to an Hot Import Nights type of show. You would be surprised how far some people try to get with oatmeal for brains and a credit card with a high limit.

I agree though, the best tool I can think of is your brain telling you when to say when (as in "I can't do this and make it look right, let me pay a pro to do it").

Juan

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Originally Posted by B@lliZtiK

Brains. Can't do jack without it.

Zen31ZR · Nov 22nd, 2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OldOneEye

Go to an Hot Import Nights type of show. You would be surprised how far some people try to get with oatmeal for brains and a credit card with a high limit.

I agree though, the best tool I can think of is your brain telling you when to say when (as in "I can't do this and make it look right, let me pay a pro to do it").

Juan

I meant as far as working on your own car.....

Wufaded · Nov 22nd, 2004, 03:11 PM

Car Ramps
Latex gloves
Rubber Mallet

and everything already mentioned

enjoy_incubus · Nov 22nd, 2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKD_Tech

A nice good brick.

good stuff

pete? · Nov 23rd, 2004, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldOneEye

I agree though, the best tool I can think of is your brain telling you when to say when (as in "I can't do this and make it look right, let me pay a pro to do it").

Juan

i tryed installing my amp with my power out working with flashlights.................and mr. danial's ...............i guess i need to go buy this tool

pete? · Nov 23rd, 2004, 07:53 AM

no one has said wire snips or needle nose plyers yet...........i cant do anything with out needle nose plyers

konfuzion3 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 10:39 AM

band-aids...

**Matt93SE** · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:32 AM

Magnet on a stick. saved my ass several times when I drop tiny bolts down spark plug holes.

pete? · Nov 23rd, 2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt93SE

Magnet on a stick. saved my ass several times when I drop tiny bolts down spark plug holes.

i love mine! i droped a bolt on top of my exhuats ( right after the manifold to the res)...............i wasnt even close to sticking my hand on that thing lol

konfuzion3 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 06:37 PM

Makita grinder w/ cutoff wheel.
pry bar
creeper
orange hand cleaner(gojo)
bowl: for nuts and bolts
swivel(wobble) socket
small hands!(damn japanese cars!)
shop towels
drop light
wire strippers
zip ties (man's greatest invention!)