LOGIE Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Its about time i updated my tools and im starting with a dremmel as i often come across awkward hard to get to seized and knackered nuts and bolts (this weekend it was trying to remove the undertray from the bumper) I just wondered what handy tools you wouldn't be without? just to give me ideas. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Tap and die kit, always, grip wrench, socket set 10mm is my best mate , decent philips screwdriver and flat head, pencil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Halfords advance tool set and a torque wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 what is in my tool box?.....tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-duper Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Lump hammer, it breaks solves everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 About 5ks worth of snap on tools and my trusty draw of a million spare nuts and bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Bendy magnet is always useful, i picked one up the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 10mm spanner and cable ties. Anything can be sorted with cable ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Orbital sander, multimeter, and micrometer. Those armed with cable ties and a drill and your pretty dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ratchet spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-duper Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ratchet spanners. Good call, especially the flexi headed ones. I've been after a decent set for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 10mm spanner and cable ties. Anything can be sorted with cable ties my car was built with cable ties lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 best thing in my tool box is WD-40. Can be used for everything from loosening bolts to cleaning etc. etc. makes everything easier. Other than that a good socket set with a torque wrench and a wad of elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Agree with WD-40. Its like the swiss army penknife of liquids I bet i've the most rubbish tool box here. Looks fancy but full of rubbish quality tools that just bend or snap. I consider a job successful, if the tools I've used are reusable or not dumped in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 whitney pumch and rota broach set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Decent socket set with short and long sockets. Mole grips. Power drill with screwdriver heads (i just like to unscrew things quickly lol) electrical tape, flat head and phillips screw drivers, wd40, dremmel, and that just about lets me do anything i need to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 1: Power probe 2: Welder(tricky to find a drawer big enough) 3: Oxy acetylene, 4: Contact cleaner 4: Duckoil 5: Grinder 6: decent side cutters and pliers inc needle nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 This Halfords socket set & ratchet: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163049_langId_-1_categoryId_255215 I've got a full tool cabinet, but this little set lives in the back of the car, and gets used all the time. The ratchet is ridiculously good at the normal price, never mind at the current one (only £12 at the minute) Bojo tools are also very handy for removing trim without causing any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 woble head rachet spanners and a large braker bar,and pry bar set are handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I have a cooking blow torch in my tool box, As the flame is quite directional and small to heat up some nuts and bolts that are seised, works a treat when used in conjuction with wd-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 With the small set I put together from various bits to keep in the car I have... Socket set and handles Screw driver set Hex driver (Engine cover) Small length of thin boost hose Small length of wider boost hose Zip Ties WD40 3 Coil pack replacement clips Red / Black electrical tape Spark Plugs Wrench / Pliers Suspension C Spanners Thick fabric tape Short length of wire Needle nose tweezers (Handy for joining T1 & TE1 for diagnostics If people are carrying some of theirs around in your car how do you secure it? I wedge mine behind the passenger seat rather than have it rattle about in the boot. I might add a small bottle of oil and coolant at some point if I get a bigger box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin p Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 A whole host of tools but most importantly ratchet spanners 8-19mm large selection of screw driver bits and ratchet screwdriver. 10 12 and 14mm impact sockets. extra long 3/8 ratchet ( from Halford's spark plug service set) large selection of Hammers and chisels Snap on welder (currently hiding in the boot of a rusty Renault that's being rebuilt) 4 grinders with various cutting and grinding wheels fitted. Gas torch for seized nuts and bolts. Oh and my 4ft long scaffold pole for releasing bottom ball joints etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 some good suggestions there i have a lot of it already, but the ratchet spanners with flexi head are now on my list along with the dremmel. Any more suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I just wondered what you wouldn't be without? A contact number for a good mechanic with an even bigger tool box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Bendy magnet is always useful, i picked one up the other day. What did you use to pick up the bendy magnet? And what happens to the universe if you drop the thing you were using to pick up the thing you use to pick things up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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