I'll always love socket wrenches: flex head, pass through, deep sockts, etc. Love all the joints, adapters, extensions, etc. I like Craftsman or Kobalt- no hassle guarantee, etc.

But today I bought a Dremel, and daayam, that's one versatile, powerful little son-of-a-gun!

I had to cut spot welds off a muffler tip, then ground the outlet smooth- no problem with this little baby! I expect I'll be on the lookout for new ways to use it!

What's your favorite tool?
CATTMAN

 

Very hard to beat the Dremel, but my favorite tool is the last one that got me out of a jam. In this case:



Ohhh....so satisfying.

 

Split beam torque wrench. Each 'click' is satisfying and, unlike lesser designs, secure in the knowledge that it is consistent use after use. Remounting/checking lug bolts, exhaust rebuild, etc., etc...
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/C.php

 

CATTMAN.....totally agree on the tools. 99% are Craftsman with a few Kobalt that are solid and should one break (usually my 1/4drive being pushed read-hard) their no-hassle policy is excellent.

As for favorite........hmm.........almost depends on my project......sometimes the 4post lift, sometimes glassbead cabinet or press.......but most often the GearWrench set both long and stubby and especially with the 3/8" drive adapter put into the 13mm wrench for a sensitive socket wrench. When I was doing the xpipe and had to reach up near the secondaries, that was the perfect tool!

 

Dremel gets my vote, too. I got one for XMas a few years ago and always try to come up with reasons to use the tool.

 

ooo dremels aren't tools... they are garage art supplies. hence why they sell dremel's in art supply stores as well

 

You'll have to check out the Rotozip line. Very cool saber tooth bits that cut like a jigsaw but easier to control and lots of torque to get the job done. I use dremel bits in the Roto too.

 

So what cool uses have you found for your Dremels?
CATTMAN

 

Earlier this morning used the flex-pencil attachment to smooth out the inside of my thumb-splint (nice ER visit and fixing-the-garage story behind that). Probably the coolest thing I've used mine for so far was to cut out (2) 8" circles in the side of my sand/glass beading cabinet using that protractor attachment.......used the roto-zip type bit with it, for the glove mounts.

 

Stahlwille spanners. Just love the smooth finish and reliable quality.

 

Sawzall best damn tool in the world.

 

Duct tape...hasn't failed me yet...

 

speaking of which i bought single handed ridgid saw some time ago at homedepot - it is a damn handy thing. fits everywhere and works as good as a traditional bulky one.

http://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-R3030-F.../dp/B001LYMU98

but it was cheaper than this at homedepot, about of $80 i think.

 

also speaking of tools - I just finally got myself an impact wrench -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HCROG4

 

We use Dremel tools for nail surgery, seriously durable tools.

BTW, what do you guys recommend for compact lithium ion drill? I was thinking Makita 10.8V ultra compact driver.