Since buying a rolling tool chest (which doubles as a workbench), I've had the opportunity to pick up a few tools for the arsenal. Many of us "car guys" probably have some helpful or trusty tools we use in our projects that save us a lot of time and effort. Since one of my projects last summer was to replace a cylinder head, I managed to add a few tools that made the job easier. I am still lacking a few, but I'm getting there.
One of my recent additions is the Milwaukee 3/8" stubby impact driver. I was using another cordless tool--a drill with interchangeable heads, including an impact driver. It worked well enough but it is larger and more bulky. This stubby impact is a game changer for me--it's compact enough to fit tight spaces and with the smaller battery, it is lighter in weight and easy to maneuver. No, it's not a torque monster (I have a big Milwaukee 1/2" for that), but it makes very quick work of tearing something down to work on it. I don't need to have the torque setting up very high for most tasks--the lower torque setting is just enough.
Another I own is a gimbal ratchet that fits in the palm of my hand. It's great for spinning on bolts in tight spaces.
I had a couple of bolts in a tight spot, and these crowfoot flare wrenches worked perfectly:
I do have a few part-specific tools, like a hex crankshaft pulley holder for Honda engines, and an O2 sensor wrench. I also have this meaty impact socket with thick walls that can be used to break loose crankshaft pulley bolts.
What is everybody else using here? Anything unique and interesting?
One of my recent additions is the Milwaukee 3/8" stubby impact driver. I was using another cordless tool--a drill with interchangeable heads, including an impact driver. It worked well enough but it is larger and more bulky. This stubby impact is a game changer for me--it's compact enough to fit tight spaces and with the smaller battery, it is lighter in weight and easy to maneuver. No, it's not a torque monster (I have a big Milwaukee 1/2" for that), but it makes very quick work of tearing something down to work on it. I don't need to have the torque setting up very high for most tasks--the lower torque setting is just enough.
Another I own is a gimbal ratchet that fits in the palm of my hand. It's great for spinning on bolts in tight spaces.
I had a couple of bolts in a tight spot, and these crowfoot flare wrenches worked perfectly:
I do have a few part-specific tools, like a hex crankshaft pulley holder for Honda engines, and an O2 sensor wrench. I also have this meaty impact socket with thick walls that can be used to break loose crankshaft pulley bolts.
What is everybody else using here? Anything unique and interesting?
