The 1 tool you can't live without

[wrecking-crew]

is it one of those wrenches that is supposed to take out any condition of bolt?

i dont know.....its like a universal wrench. but it has yet to strip a bolt... its like circa 40's or 50's

 

[4x4fun]

my iphone, i can look up any tec data, and if i dont have enuff tools, i can call people to bring more.

 

[ZMan]

i only get to choose one? Thats impossible for me. I've got at least $1000 worth of tools I can't live without. No thats not all of them.

 

[flyingbrick]

but also sometimes a pretty effective fix for rounded bolt heads if they can get a good bite.

That's when you get out the 24" long slip-groove pliers to clamp the bugger on the bolt.

 

[Destroyer000]

i only get to choose one? Thats impossible for me. I've got at least $1000 worth of tools I can't live without. No thats not all of them.

i agree!

id have to say my welder or the heat wrench.. thats saved my bum a TON

 

[Shran]

My favorite is my bluepoint 3/8 cordless impact. After that...probably a 4-in-1 screwdriver with the bits you can change, then a good pair of channel locks.

 

[Toms01PSD]

My persuasion tool...commonly known as a hammer.

 

[irishblessing]

either duct tape or my dremel tool

 

[99RangerBoss]

probably my klein 9' Linesmen pliers heavy duty as all hell, make great hammers, and can cut through everything

 

[dogboy]

Duct Tape and WD40. Shouldn't move and does, use Duct Tape. If it Should move and doesn't, use WD40.

But in all seriousness, I would have to say a large flat head screw driver. Next up would be my Swiss Army knife.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Snap On Bent Flex-Head, Comfort Grip, 3/8" drive, 13 1/4" long, super fine 80 tooth gearhead

It gets used every day, all day. I will never use another ratchet again.

 

[Mechanickid]

My favorite two are the Vise-Grips and the Crescent-Wrench. If you round it off then use the vise grips.

 

[irishblessing]

how could i forget zip ties!

 

[Ozwynn]

I keep a tool box in both cars but the one tool I have to have with me is my 12" mini wrecking bar..... it was invaluable while driving a truck....... I could thump the tires, beat on the breaks when they were frozen, pull nails from the floor of my trailer, use it to jump the starter solenoid....... and it made a decent weapon.

 

[MagnaV30]

And unless ya buy a high end model you have to flip it inside out. Love to really grip it hard and make those tool marks in my palms.

Thats why I love my Leatherman Charge TTi. Plenty of edging, and built out of stainless and titanium.
Never, ever, ever leaves my side. I swear ill get married with it on my hip, and probably cut my slice of the cake with it.
Never a day goes by where I dont use it at least once.
Best $175 CDN my parents ever spent (X-mas present)