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Puebloswatcop
post Dec 3 2021, 06:02 PM
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My brain. Generally essential, not easily replaceable and it didnt cost me anything, but upgrades are NLA.


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post Dec 3 2021, 06:05 PM
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I really like my 914 ball joint tool. It makes it nice to take off and put on the ring nut without scarring it all up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 3 2021, 06:29 PM
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Took a couple of years to find this… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bought a pair of the clip pliers two weeks ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The longest lasting tool is a dewalt orbital sander, it continues to perform after 15 years, but do keep it clean and replace the pad every few years.

Most convenient everyday tool is an electric drive hand held screw driver.


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post Dec 3 2021, 08:23 PM
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post Dec 3 2021, 08:42 PM
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My best tool ever

KERSHAW Speedsafe leak knife.

If I'm awake, It's on my side...PERIOD

Never leave home without it

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post Dec 3 2021, 09:23 PM
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For me the best tool that has been a prized position and money well spent is my power probe. It has made all my electrical jobs easier and a time saver. Its equally as important as a 10mm socket.

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post Dec 3 2021, 09:50 PM
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Cordless impact gun. It saves some actual work and time, but seems like a huge help when changing wheels.
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post Dec 3 2021, 10:38 PM
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My grinder with metal cut off wheel.
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post Dec 3 2021, 11:16 PM
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Best tool in my line of work, the rachet strap, you can get any car home, with enough straps...


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post Dec 3 2021, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(ahycaramba @ Dec 3 2021, 08:23 PM) *

For me the best tool that has been a prized position and money well spent is my power probe. It has made all my electrical jobs easier and a time saver. Its equally as important as a 10mm socket.

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^^^^^ Agree Power Probe for the win! Great thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 4 2021, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(moldygreg @ Dec 3 2021, 09:26 PM) *

QUOTE(ahycaramba @ Dec 3 2021, 08:23 PM) *

For me the best tool that has been a prized position and money well spent is my power probe. It has made all my electrical jobs easier and a time saver. Its equally as important as a 10mm socket.

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^^^^^ Agree Power Probe for the win! Great thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


+1 for Power Probe (but maybe my "new" scissor car lift - I think I cried when I first used it)
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post Dec 4 2021, 01:03 AM
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Bluetooth OBD scanner from Amazon. Not that useful on a 914, but repeatedly useful on the modern stuff.
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post Dec 4 2021, 07:34 AM
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Bought a Harbor Freight blast cabinet and turbo-charged it. Replaced the tube for a mixing valve and the gun with an Eastwood unit. That thing kicks butt and was invaluable when rebuilding my teener.
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post Dec 4 2021, 08:01 AM
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post Dec 4 2021, 05:40 PM
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Hmmm. The tool I always love to use is my Sticky RX wheel hanger. It's great not struggling to get that first lug bolt in while also lifting the wheel.

The Tangerine engine lift plate is a close second. Great thread!

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post Dec 4 2021, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Dec 4 2021, 05:40 PM) *

Hmmm. The tool I always love to use is my Sticky RX wheel hanger. It's great not struggling to get that first lug bolt in while also lifting the wheel.

The Tangerine engine lift plate is a close second. Great thread!

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i'm getting on those now. thanks a million. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
if only i had one of those when i was 18 years old.
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post Dec 4 2021, 06:21 PM
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I would agree with the extendable magnet pen. I can't count the number of times that something dropped has managed to find its way to the most inaccessible crevice. That said, my "favorite" tool ever acquired is my father's wood handled framing hammer. Just guessing here but he probably purchased it around seventy years ago.
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post Dec 4 2021, 06:38 PM
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My Dayton Speedaire air compressor bought used off of the local Classified Gazette for $50 over 50 yrs ago. Still going strong and runs every air tool I have, no problem.
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post Dec 4 2021, 08:10 PM
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Dremel motor tool.

I've used that tool on just about everything. The one job that comes to mind where the Dremel saved the day was removing the rear wheel bearing races from my '86 930.

Procedure was to heat heat heat up the swing arm then pound the race out. No luck. Same with the race on the hub using a bearing splitter. Spent 2 days trying to get the races off. Then decided to slice the races with a cutoff wheel. 10 minutes later all the races were off.
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post Dec 4 2021, 08:12 PM
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