What is your favorite tool?

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I find that driving Fords, most of the time that I am working on mine it is to enhance something rather than repair it!!!!!
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I would have to saw my reversable gear wrenches. Makes life so much easier.
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I have 2 that I can't be without- My Lincoln Migpak 100 welder and my Southbend 9" Lathe. Along with the rest of my equipment, there isn't much I can't build or rebuild. I'm not sure if I've saved a lot of money, (considering what my tools have cost) but, I don't have to rely on someone else or wait to get something. And, things get done MY way, though sometimes not the RIGHT way! :roll:
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I'm with Keith. My most used tool is probably the angle grinder. It's a Milwaukee, and it's great!
Probably my next favorite is my reciprocating saw. It's a green Black & Decker Quantum model. I've had it since the early '90s.
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Air compressor and welders.
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for power tools:
towtruck has to be at the top.
craftsman drill/driver(gets lots of use)
power washer (nearest carwash is 50 miles)
wire welder and torches
compressor and air tools

hand tools:
my lockout tools.they make money.:$$:
pencil torch. handy little item, i like my wiring connections soldered.
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I have a 3/8 drive ratchet, I inherited from my father. One tool I didn't loose when I was kid. It's a Power Kraft, and ever time I miss place it or can't find it I tear up the garage and the last place it was used till I find it. It's not cause it was my fathers but it works so well, smooth fine, toothed, never have to hold the socket to stop it from turning back.
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I'm Go with Ford,Cheby,Dodge Special tool #001

THE BFH. Good for lotso tangs.
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my 1/2 impact i got from matco, i've found if that wont break it loose get out the torch.....
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I couldn't pinpoint one single favorite tool. Compressors are cool, but I need one that puts out more cfm for the impact gun. Some of my favorite tools are not related to vehicles. They are my nail gun, palm nailer, aluminum pipe wrenches, Ridgid 300 pipe threader and one recent favorites is my Stilleto titanium hammer. That's one sweet hammer. Who could have thought that a 14 ounce hammer can work like a 24 ounce hammer. Less fatigue.
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I am a big fan of my Gearwrenches. My standard wrenches are gathering dust in the tool box. Also my Sawzall, and my long handle Snap-On ratchet. Great leverage.
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I'd be lost without my 1 1/2 ton chain hoist, mircometers, air compressor, dusty ol' stereo with one working speaker, sleeping guard dog.
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My wife. :lol: Always there to lend a hand when needed. Otherwise, it's a toss up between the air compressor and the hobart 140 MIG.
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ok...so call me crazy, but i bought a 3 oz hammer at napa, just 'cause it looked cool. Handiest thing since pockets on a shirt. Buddy of mine laughed at first, but he now has one :D
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