What tool could you not do without?

[billg]

Since I work alone it would be my Lectrotruck.
A great tool that is made in the USA.

[kamersoutdoor]

My precisely packed Veto bags where every tool has it's place.
If even one tool where to be misplaced, I'd go crazy!

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[perfectionist]

Ok what is it?

[billg]

Ok what is it?
Electric stair climbing hand truck.

[perfectionist]

I am thinking about buying one (just herniated a disc). How do you like it? Does it have safties so you won't roll down the stairs too fast? Is it heavy? Tell me more.

[air1]

My Knipex Cobra pliers.

[koolkahuna]

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[billg]

I am thinking about buying one (just herniated a disc). How do you like it? Does it have safties so you won't roll down the stairs too fast? Is it heavy? Tell me more.

Mr double sciatic introduced me to it 20+ years ago and love it. The first one I bought was a steel one top heavy when not loaded and a little hard to turn in tight places but I could move boilers and furnaces with ease. It has a brake to adjust the descent and is rated at 1500 Lbs. The next one I bought is aluminum much nicer to move around it has a auto brake so no more adjusting the brake and wheel locks make it more sure on steps. I have since installed wheel brakes on my steel one also. Never having to worry about getting hurt is great. You would love the aluminum one. They have videos online to watch.

[toocoolforschool]

Broken ones. Tools that is.

[perfectionist]

Mr double sciatic introduced me to it 20+ years ago and love it. The first one I bought was a steel one top heavy when not loaded and a little hard to turn in tight places but I could move boilers and furnaces with ease. It has a brake to adjust the descent and is rated at 1500 Lbs. The next one I bought is aluminum much nicer to move around it has a auto brake so no more adjusting the brake and wheel locks make it more sure on steps. I have since installed wheel brakes on my steel one also. Never having to worry about getting hurt is great. You would love the aluminum one. They have videos online to watch.
They get a pretty good buck for those dollies but it is a serious consideration. Thanks

[meplumber]

My Klein 10 - 1 folding tool:

http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/10-in-1%20Folding%20Screwdrivers/Nut%20Drivers%20SCREWDRIV-FLDSCRWDR/Product/32534

My Leatherman Wave and my Mini Mag. They go on my belt first thing in the morning and get used more than any other tool everyday. The number of things that I have fixed in a pinch over the years, with just those three tools, is almost embarrassing.

[jlanesey]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004KEYOQS

My PETZL tikka xp2 headlamp with core lithium USB rechargeable battery.

The one tool I use on almost every call and it beats a drop lamp or a flash light. The light is always where your looking. Attics and dark basements are a breeze. Half the time on service calls I don't even turn on the lights ;)

[qwerty hvac]

My Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver.


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[B.B.]

Well a tool is different than an instrument... of course it is a loosely used term...I'll say a voltmeter with the ohms meter and all that is pretty neat stuff.. as far as tools goes i say all 8 fingers and 2 thumbs are the tools i couldn't do without

[kamersoutdoor]

My Klein 10 - 1 folding tool:

http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/10-in-1%20Folding%20Screwdrivers/Nut%20Drivers%20SCREWDRIV-FLDSCRWDR/Product/32534

My Leatherman Wave and my Mini Mag. They go on my belt first thing in the morning and get used more than any other tool everyday. The number of things that I have fixed in a pinch over the years, with just those three tools, is almost embarrassing.

Must have one of those klien 10 folds!
What's the mini bag you speak of?

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[jlanesey]

Also my trusty klien hand tools, all of them. Also like my throwaway husky wrenches. If I lose one I don't cry myself to sleep.

[kamersoutdoor]

My Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver.


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Got three with missing tips :mad:
Won't buy another one. Besides, I wear cargo pants now and ditched the carpenters (fit so nice in that pocket). This being the reason of interest in the 10 fold for me!


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[meplumber]

Must have one of those klien 10 folds!
What's the mini bag you speak of?

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Mini Mag flashlight.

I keep my Folding 10 in 1 in an old Leatherman case. Fits nicely and rides better on my belt than in my pocket. I keep my cell phone in the left leg pocket of my Carhartt's. Dip can in the right leg pocket. I know it isn't healthy, but at this point, I am too old to care.

[anthonyac1]

Since I work alone it would be my Lectrotruck.
A great tool that is made in the USA.

that thing looks pretty good i looked it up online but cant find a price, do you remember a ball park figure on the cost. im not gonna hole you to it. just curious????

[jtrammel]

6 in 1 and my 3.99 Cree flashlight I got off woot. Use both on every call, and my rothenberger "channel lock like" pliers

[Jettinvr6sc]

My brain, can't do squat without it

[billg]

that thing looks pretty good i looked it up online but cant find a price, do you remember a ball park figure on the cost. im not gonna hole you to it. just curious????

LTA5012E aluminum hand truck with wheel brakes and ATW15L all-terrain wheels in 1/23/08 with tax I paid $3150

[Musick94]

I wanted to post something similar to this to see if anyone had any tools that have helped them out a lot. I was at the store and bought a right angle screwdriver that could have came in a handy a lot before and it made me think "what else would come in handy that I have not thought of?"

[Bunyan]

1/4 + 5/16 Magnetic Head Klein Nut Drivers, stubbys and 3".
http://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-Hollow-Magnetic-Driver/dp/B00080FO5I/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

[mark beiser]

do you remember a ball park figure on the cost.

They cost less than back surgery. ;)

[hvac5646]

my klein 10-in-1 and my fluke 286....and my mag super bright...and my schrade multi tool.

[billg]

They cost less than back surgery. ;)
Heck its cheap at only about 1/2 of my insurance deductible.