Simple Tools That Work

[BlueyM]

Army issue folding entrenching tool.
Camillus USAF Survival knife.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Not many people make tools that last anymore. Great tool? My fathers Plumb hammer, which was stolen when I was 20.

 

[GroovyMr1337]

MY grandpa's plumb boy scout hatchet. Took it camping with me a few months ago, and it worked better than my gerber hatchet. The handle was a little loose, but that is expected.
Same with my other grandpa's boyscout knife.
Both are over 70 years old, and they still work today.

 

[kamkazmoto]

a "church key" can opener.

 

[texastonydobbs]

Duct Tape , multiple uses, you can find it almost anywhere and cost vs. useage is unbeatable, patch tents/sleeping bag,handle repair on knife/fishing rod, ETC. $2-5 per roll and endless useage.

 

[Kohai999]

Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe
American Tomahawk/Bear Mountain Tomahawk Roger's Rangers Tomahawk
Klein 9" Linesman's pliers
Krazy Glue
McFeely's Pocket Wrench II
Yes.....Atwood's Prybaby, works awesome.
Swiss Army knife, specifically the Climber, maybe not as simple as all that, but indispensible, regardless
A.G. Russell's pocket tweezers
Photon Pocket light
Bandaids
Wiha System 4 torx/allen wrench, probably one of my top 5 all-time most used pieces of equipment-the BEST.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Vivi]

I think a pair of slip-joint pliers is about the most useful thing in the tool box.....or, if your are so inclined, use them as a roach clip.

You know, the tweezers on a Victorinox Classic......

 

[untamed]

SAK's RULE!!! says my 20 year-old Vic Explorer . . .

 

[Shann]

atwood prybaby
photon micro light (maybe not all that simple)
needle nose pliers
4in1 screwdriver (2 flat and two phillips bits that all fit in the handle)

 

[Kohai999]

photon micro light (maybe not all that simple)

The Freedom is not that simple, but the Photon II is very simple.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[allenC]

Here are two simple tools that really work...

 

[allenC]

A few more simple, but awesome, devices that really work...

The brass garden hose nossel...nothing works better or lasts as long:

The mighty carabiner:

True wilderness saviors:

The Bic disposable lighter and the fishing bobber...testiments to leisure:

To make us more appealing to the ladies :

An ever vigilant killer!

 

[catspaw]

Layout string or "dryline". Not only will it make those fences and walls straight, but it will saw thru plastic pipe and provide a good aerobic workout at the same time. Also, with a plumb bob attached, those walls and fences will stand plumb.

Mike

 

[fishtale]

Back in college I had a mechanical engineering professor who said, "Use the right tool for the job; Vise grips!"

I've carried a small pair of 4" Vise grips in my truck and BOB for over 20 years. Not to mention the many bigger sizes around the house. I cannot list all the wierd jobs I've done with them.

 

[cb4life_30]

Visegrips, duct tape, WD 40 and an SAK..... If that don't fix it it can't be fixed

 

[mwerner]

Yet another vote for visegrips. I have a 6" pair for about 40 years (no kiddin!)
and a variety of sizes of newer ones.
Not only a good tool, but great for quick repairs of all sorts.

My kid once bought a ratty old car and showed me the thermostat cover being held together by a pair that looked like they had been there for years.

 

[comet]

Super glue

 

[Eric J]

Gorilla Glue.

 

[yam]

Elmer's Yellow Wood Glue
Swiss Army Knife
Mouse Traps like the one shown above (not the ones with the plastic yellow bait holder)
Duct Tape
Safety Ties/Cable Ties
P-38 can opener
C-Clamps

 

[cb4life_30]

zip ties, hose clamps, tie wire