What are the most common tools you use?

Credit Card!

 

All of the above...well mostly.....
Anymore tools.....Uh...I'll have to get an over-gross permit......

 

I'd like to find a Digital Multi-meter that's:
Waterproof....Freeze-proof.....Lights up better than the LCD crap that's out there for us when we're on a two-laner on US 93 in NV with only the UFO glow to light our way....

 

Gerber ? Multi tool ? would that consist of a jar of baby food & a bib?

 

I need better/more but carry 16oz claw hammer as a tire thumper and pin looser.
A large Pliers for some things. pairs of 7/16 1/2 and 9/16 wrenches. Multi screwdriver with star bits for a lot of things. Bailing wire, wire ties, Gorilla Tape, Multi Meter etc.

 

I have so much, that I at time have to empty out my side pocket to find what I need. the usual, hand tools, pipe wrench, socket set, e.t.c. wire, valve stem, valve stem remover,I probably have as many spare parts as I have the tools to install them.

 

Looks like my side pocket, though I have 3 times as much. rarely use any of it until I take it out of side pocket, then a need arises. when I don't have it.

 

Has anyone had any dealings with National Tool Warehouse in Carthage MO ?. I want to buy some air tools but they`re pretty dear to buy here in Aus, so I was wondering what National is like to deal with?.

 

I carry tools, not parts. I get paid by the ton and the tools are heavy enough. I could probably lose 1/2 ton of tare weight if I'd empty that side box, but I know as soon as I pull a tool out of that box and leave it at home, THAT'S when I'll need it.

Most parts stores have little pickup trucks and drivers who will bring the part out to you (pay with a credit card over the phone if you don't have an account with the store)....

....but you're up a creek dependent upon someone else to put the part on for you if you don't have the tools.

Besides....that little 24" x 24" x 36" side box is already stuffed pretty full with tools....no room for spare parts.

 

when I say parts, I don't mean brake drums, e.t.c. the heaviest part I carry is 1 brake chamber. what I mean by parts is sensors, fuses, couple dash gauges, wheel oil hubcap, 3ft of different size brake line, with the fittings to install them.