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Roy S. · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: What is your most prized tool(s)?

For myself it would be the internet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3ysomqy86U
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Rider · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:31 pm Post subject: Prized tool

After some thought I come up with my adjustable heavy duty heat gun. The uses for this thing are endless; Removing bearings, installing bearings, drying bearings after cleaning, installing shrink tubing, warming up rubber parts so they install easier, removing decals, heating up fasteners that have been locktited so they come out easier and roasting spiders. I know there are more things that I use it for but it's late and some of the brain cells have quit for the day.

Happy New Year guys and gals.

Ed
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:04 am Post subject:

No comment. I've heard that porn on the Internet is a bad thing.
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Roy S. · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:14 am Post subject:

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:11 am Post subject:

3/8" drive Snap-on rachet wrench. SMOOOTH.

All my other drives and all my sockets are Craftsman, but the Snap-on drive is the difference between an abused, worn out Jap bike and a just broken in K

Saltcreek · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

This morning the first thing that comes to mind is the 60" pto drive snowblower behind my kubota with the heated cab.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:54 am Post subject:

The most prized tool that comes to my mind, is just that--- my MIND.
With out it I'd be lost .
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:08 pm Post subject:

Saltcreek · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:02 pm Post subject:

duckbubbles · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject:

A special tool for measuring Ducati valve closing shims. It is complete with a built in dial indicator, thumb operated release lever and finger holes to hold it like a gun. Coolest thing I've got, too bad I sold my Duck!

Frank
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Klinker · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

Not sure I'd qualify as "most prized" (since Scott_Anderson's help with the midwest motobrick), but I'm honored to be regarded as a mototool by j o. Wink

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:27 pm Post subject:

Turbine · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: Best tool

The mind answer is the best for sure.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject: Re: Best tool

Roy S. · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: Best tool

Sidmariner · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:13 pm Post subject:

My Fluke voltmeter is indespensible around the house and for my many bike and truck projects. I can't imagine not having it handy.

My second favorite tool is my Gerber Multi-tool. When I had my marine supply store I used it a hundred times a day I'm sure.

The best tool by far is a proud Canadian design...the Robertson screwdriver. History recalls that Henry Ford wanted exclusive exclusive ownership of the patent before he would buy the screws but the inventor turned him down. Ford said he would never let the screw be used in America so he went with the crappy Phillips Screw instead. We've been using the Robertson up here for a very long time and it is only in recent years that the US has decided to make a sort of copy called the "Square Drive"", which is actually slightly inferior (straight sides instead of tapered sides). I have to admit though, that the hex-head screw and hex tools are nearly as good, but you won't find any Philips in my house unless they're under drywall tape.
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Milton · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

I guess I'd have to say my tool box because it has all my tools in it.

Milton S.
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mike toon · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

Being a plumber, I'd say my 430 Channelocks.

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject:

Look Martha, a bike rack for a K1100LTSE Laughing

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