SpiderX1016

I have a 50% off Snapon that only works if your currently enrolled.
I get some Snapon Hand Tool kit when I finish school as well. Just some of the basics (3/8 Ratchet and some Sockets, Screwdrivers, Some wrenches, etc.)

So I was wondering, what tools to get to take advantage of it.
I was thinking about getting a Torque Wrench and their best 1/2 Impact Wrench.

jetlag

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Well, most recently I've only been using a grinder, bandsaw, and welder. I was making go-karts..lol

But yes, you definitely need a GOOD torque wrench. One in ft. and in. if you can afford it.

Also, ratchet wrenches...they are so awesome. Especially flex head ratchet wrenches.

SpiderX1016

Have you ever used those Digital ones? Might save me some money and do they need to be calibrated?

I tried one in school and I didn't know how to use it lol. So I ditched it for the clicker.

Blue85350

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all torque wrenches should be calibrated once a year. at the shop today i mostly used my 1/2" drive impact and micrometers(brake checks). don't forget a good light. seems like nobody ever says, "hey don't forget the good work lights". the more the better. i personally have 4 in my toolbox.

Breathing Fire

I'd say a torque wrench a bigger hammer and a pipe. No really though a good set of half inch drive sockets and deep well sockets. Oh and what he said^^

SpiderX1016

hmm, so light, impact and impact sockets, big *** hammer, half inch ratchet and sockets, ratchet wrenches, a good torque wrench.

I'll think about the micrometers.

Daryn

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saw, welding machine,assprted hammers, i usually buy my socket sets as a set...... atleast 20 different screw drivers... all shapes n sizes, a good flexible magnet thingy ... a little mirror, nut splitters and bolt extractors, test light, volt meter, universal fuel rail disconnect tool , C clamps(6-12'') ... hand files, die grinder, couple air ratchets, 2 impacts..

ratchet wrinches are a mans best friend!!!!!!!!!!!!

mitchntx

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I use a 1/2" drive and 3/8" drive 18V impacts A LOT!

Blue85350

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if you do a lot of electrical work, look into a power probe. they are bad ***. i second the magnet thing, i forgot that one.

SpiderX1016

Is a power probe the same as a multimeter? Because I have a Multimeter

and the kit comes with a Magnet thing or so I saw

Blue85350

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the power probe is has a voltmeter in it, but what makes it great is that you can add power or ground anywhere in a circuit to see if the problem is before that point or not.


http://www.toolsource.com/power-prob...c-p-99668.html

Z06PSI

iTrader: (33)

Makita 3/8 90 degree drive 18V LXT rachet.

Damian

iTrader: (89)

I'd gave to say my good ole trust IR 3/8" Titanium impact. My single most favorite tool, and definitely the most used. This little bastard packs a punch and will break some **** if you're not careful. I've snapped lug nuts off with this thing on a 1 ton pickup truck.

SpiderX1016

Do you think it's worth it to pay $120 more for the IR? I hear a lot of good things about IR.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-2115...620091&sr=8-10

or the $70 for this
http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand...620196&sr=8-21

shtnfrds

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its NICE to have two torque wrenches, but really only NEED one.

Daryn

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IR is worth every penny they put into thier tools. i have the 1/2 drive inpact

99'CajunFirehawk157

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My newest favorite tool is my Dewalt 18v cordless 1/2" impact, makes me leave most of my air tools in the box...and FWIW, I own both an inch pound and a ft pound torque wrench, I don't think I have ever used the inch pound wrench...I wish I would.

crazymofo1986

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a must for everything

SpiderX1016

Cordless sounds inconvienient. How long do the batteries last?

Z06PSI

iTrader: (33)

The Makita stuff..... LXT Lithium Ion 18V lasts forever.

http://www.toolking.com/category/sea...lxt-tools.aspx