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Offline Jeeper guy

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favorite tools
« on: 12/30/08 - 02:45AM »
so do you guys have any favorite tools or equipment that make working on projects easier or better,or any homemade tools that get the job done? I will start with my Gear wrench ratcheting wrenches, Hitachi impact driver, and a good set or torx bits. Recently I was privileged with helping a buddy build a bumper for an xj and we got to use an esab 550 plasma that made the job soo such easier. So whats your favorite tools? 8)
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #1 on: 12/30/08 - 02:56AM »
Impact, Plasma, Miller Welder, a solid BFH!!, and a big bench vise comes in handy.
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Offline JEEPOLANTERN

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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #2 on: 12/30/08 - 09:24AM »
The BFH is a must for any shop!  The plasma and the welder are definately a plus if you have the space, next on the list a tubing bender!  The smoke wrench is definately another handy gadget if you cant get your hands on a plasma cutter.
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Offline CRAZY LARRY

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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #3 on: 12/30/08 - 12:38PM »
If it takes air I like it.
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #4 on: 12/30/08 - 12:41PM »
Larry you of all people can't leave hammers out of favorite tool, you have a drawer of like 75 of them at LEAST!
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #5 on: 12/30/08 - 01:00PM »
BFH, 3' pry bar, BF-impact, die grinder, rubber mallet, floor jack, jack stands, compressor, cherry-picker, sawzall.........

Most of it's been loaned out, though, LOL
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #6 on: 12/30/08 - 01:07PM »
oh let's see... yj_aaron, tanyj, crazylarry, libertypatriot, oldyj ...   :P  couldn't resist.
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #7 on: 12/30/08 - 08:42PM »
Lets see Jimmy, I think I've worked on everyone in that lists jeep at one time or another... oh AND YOURS!
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Offline CRAZY LARRY

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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #8 on: 12/30/08 - 09:07PM »
Yes I do have a hammer or two Aaron.
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #9 on: 12/31/08 - 12:27AM »
My favorite tool is my cell phone.  Anytime I try to do anything, I have to call Old YJ, YJ Aaron, or OJTV8CJ.  Its amazing how much work I have been able to do with one hand.
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #10 on: 01/ 1/09 - 03:00PM »
I don't have any tools I guess. Even changing out a battery had to use Jimmy-rigged tools. Cell phone wouldn't work for me to call for tools cause I wouldn't know how to use them.  I just need a crew of Jeep members who have been very helpful and very much appreciated.
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #11 on: 01/ 4/09 - 11:58AM »
My favorites would be a snap on ratcheting screwdriver, plier set, and a BFH. Those are good starter for hand tools!
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #12 on: 01/ 4/09 - 01:02PM »
What happens when you need to work on your Jeep Sanchez?  Do you send Aaron to go pick up your tools?
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #13 on: 01/ 4/09 - 01:54PM »
What happens when you need to work on your Jeep Sanchez?  Do you send Aaron to go pick up your tools?

No, i keep my tools tucked away in a safe spot & Aaron is scared to touch them.  Oh, wait, what tools are you asking about?
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Re: favorite tools
« Reply #14 on: 01/ 4/09 - 01:55PM »
Probably the ones that are still at Alex's house from Wrench Day.  I guess a lot of the tools there are mine too...
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