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What are the most common tools you use?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by toolgirl, May 16, 2011.

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  1. May 16, 2011 #1
    toolgirl

    toolgirl Bobtail Member

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    Hello All,

    I'm doing some research to try to find out what kind of tools you all use the most.

    I need to know what tools you use the most. Do you use or have a need for tools like sockets, wrenches, ratchets, etc. What are the sizes and drive sizes that you most commonly need? Do you use the open end or box end of the wrench the most? Do you use ratcheting wrenches? Do you prefer 6 or 12 point sockets and wrenches?

    Any insight you can give me would be great and very much appreciated!

    Thanks,

    ToolGirl :)
     
    toolgirl, May 16, 2011
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  3. May 16, 2011 #2
    DrFlush

    DrFlush Road Train Member

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    I mostly use a meat cleaver, hacksaw, shovel and a bag of lime.....of wait...wrong thread.
     
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    Big Don

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    Brain.................................
     
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    otherhalftw

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    A personal one.....family forum so I get into particulars!
     
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    Svoray

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    Pictures = answers for research questions :biggrin_25525:


    Seriously though, my number one tool that I can not, will not leave home without is my a Gerber Multi-Tool!!! This device has more than paid for it's self a 100 times over.
     
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  8. May 16, 2011 #6
    canuck in da truck

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    middle finger--for traffic control
     
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  9. May 16, 2011 #7
    USMC379 PETE

    USMC379 PETE Bobtail Member

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    on the good days none

    on the not so good days



    sockets of multiple sizes



    wrenches(open and closed end) of multiple sizes



    screw drivers



    hammers (multiple sizes)



    impact



    grinder



    torch



    welder



    5 gal of gas and a match
     
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  10. May 17, 2011 #8
    toolgirl

    toolgirl Bobtail Member

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    lmao! very funny dr. flush!

    Thanks Pete for your response - very helpful.

    Do you mostly use 1/2" drive sockets and the larger size wrenches?
     
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  11. May 17, 2011 #9
    RW.

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    That's a really broad question. At some point, depending on how deep you get into working on your truck, you use just about every tool you have. 1/2" drives are probably the most common ones to use, but I also use 3/8" drive quite a bit, 1/4" drive on interior stuff or some small exterior fasteners. 3/4" drives are also used a lot, and of course 1" drives with impact for wheels. You can never have too many wrenches, a lot of things require using 2 of the same size wrench at the same time. Ratcheting wrenches and gear wrenches are great. But I only carry the basic stuff in the truck with me, everything else stays at the shop.
     
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  12. May 17, 2011 #10
    Sanderson Tech

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    Well said. Definitely agree with the ratcheting and gear wenches. I use them all the time
     
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