What are your (?) favorite tools?

SuzukiGS750EZ said:
How do you like the milwaukee stuff? Have you been able to compare it to other cordless tools?
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I have Milwaukee M18 tools. The only other cordless tools I have a lot of time with are older Craftsman 19.2 and Ryobi nicads and the Milwaukee tools are head and shoulders better. The compact drill/driver packs a big punch for its size; it will drill for and drive 3/16" tapcons pretty easily, though I will break out the hammer drill if I need to sink a lot of them or drill anything bigger in concrete. It also doesn't do well (no surprise) mixing concrete or mortar, but is easily one of the better tool purchases I've made.

Their newer brushless motor version works with the same batteries and seems like it'll be an even better tool. I may pick up an impact driver one of these days.


I also really like Wiha bits and insulated tools, Starrett measuring stuff when I can afford it, and Knipex water pump pliers.
 
I enjoy using hand tools when working on mechanical things like my motorcycles or car. Long ago, in the corner of the garage of a small house we were renting, I found this huge, heavy, very old looking adjustable wrench. On the side of the handle it says "Mephisto." Old Mehisto comes in pretty handy sometimes, and it is always fun to bring him out.
 
Anything made by DeWalt! I have used DeWalt power tools for a couple of years now. And in those couple of years I have done stuff to them that would be considered way beyond abuse of a power tool. They just keep on going and going.

I have had other power tools made by Milwaukee and Makita and frankly they just didn't do the job for me.
 
Klein 10-1 and their journeyman line

20 years ago the Vaco line

My recent discovery of Wera tools may challenge that

SK socket sets

Estwing hammers. Their log splitter is the best

Stihl battery products and the gas powered 600 magnum blower

Honda mowers

Old School porter cable sanders and Milwaukee corded tools.

Festool drivers
 
When I made this tool, i didn't realize how useful it has been over the years.

Its a 3/8" drill chuck mounted on a wooden file handle.
 
Phydeaux said:
When I made this tool, i didn't realize how useful it has been over the years.

Its a 3/8" drill chuck mounted on a wooden file handle.
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nice idea, i can think of plenty of times that would have been the perfect solution, will make one this weekend....
 
My most valued tool is an air compressor. With the myriad of air tools that it can run, I have also cleaned air, heat pump, vacuum, etc. filters successfully without replacing them.

I recommend a compressor of 10 CFM @ 90psi.
 
razcob said:
My most valued tool is an air compressor. With the myriad of air tools that it can run, I have also cleaned air, heat pump, vacuum, etc. filters successfully without replacing them.

I recommend a compressor of 10 CFM @ 90psi.
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Compressors work well on cleaning filters, but for a faster better job use a leaf blower for furnace filters. Place filter on metal grate and blow out, they look like new afterwards.
 
I'll split mine between power and hand tools.
1. Milwaukee Super Sawzall
2. Milwaukee 18V hammer drill
3. Makita circular saw
4. Bosch jigsaw
5. Milwaukee 4" angle grinder
Not really a "favorite", but my Milwaukee heat gun sees a lot of use, lately.

1. Klein linesman tool
2. Facom universal pliers
3. S&K ratcheting wrenches
4. Estwing "blue bar" I-beam prybar(paired with Estwing 22oz framing hammer or Plumb 48oz engineer's hammer)
5. Knipex Cobra(s)
Probably use a Klein 5 in 1 screwdriver as much as anything, though.
 
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