Uncommon Tools that you never knew existed....

[Flying_Lavey]

Nah..... I'll be in the office. ;-)

While installing over 60 recessed light fixtures in my nephew's house a few months ago I bought one of these hole saws at HD that has the catch pan for all the debris as you're drilling in the ceiling. actually works well and helps to contain the mess from the drywall.

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I bought one to put the small 3" recessed lights in my house. I love that thing!

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[LargeOrangeFont]

PVC fitting saver. This will save your ass just in time savings if you ever work on sprinklers or PVC/ABS pipe. It will precisely cut the PVC pipe out of a PVC fitting so said fitting can be reused by inserting a fresh pipe, instead of disassembling everything and reconstructing an entire joint or T.
You can find them for $25 or so each from Grainger.

More expensive here, but these are billet (LOL) and show demonstration pictures.
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/pvcsaver.html

 

[500bbc]

I've always called them side cutters.

These little guys are really good. No more sharp ends on zip ties

https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-17...=side+cutters&qid=1559771669&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Bastard! On order.
I had a pair of mini dykes for 50 years that I only used for fine shit, until a friend got them out of my tool box at the river and fucked them all up trying to cut a sheet metal bracket with them.

 

[jb600]

Wire looming tools. I use the shit out of them at work.

 

[Andy B.]

PVC fitting saver. This will save your ass just in time savings if you ever work on sprinklers or PVC/ABS pipe. It will precisely cut the PVC pipe out of a PVC fitting so said fitting can be reused by inserting a fresh pipe, instead of disassembling everything.
You can find them for $25 or so each from Grainger.

More expensive here, but these are billet (LOL) and show demonstration pictures.
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/pvcsaver.html

Thanks I could use that!

 

[Waterjunky]

Many of these I have, several are now on my amazon wish list........

 

[Wheeler]

Don't need it often but it's on the truck for when I do.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Don't need it often but it's on the truck for when I do.

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What is that? A dock straightener?

 

[4Waters]

for the millennials on this site, they have these things called a hammer, shovel, wheel barrow, all sorts of stuff where you actually have to sweat and not sit at a keyboard in AC.

You forgot these. LOL

 

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You forgot these. LOL
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Did you see post 23 & 24? LOL

 

[4Waters]

Did you see post 23 & 24? LOL

Yeah, it's not a picture of your hands, notice I snuck in a cameo of work boots as well

 

[WhatExit?]

If you work with PVC pipe (my friend and I installed miles of it a few years back) you'll love this Milwaukee PVC cutter. When we first saw it we couldn't believe we didn't already have one. Nothing better than to pull the trigger and cut PVC pipe fast and easy...

 

[SoCalZero]

Used to use one of these a lot when I was making a cables. Also like impact screwdrivers for those stubborn screws.

 

[WhatExit?]

Used to use one of these a lot when I was making a cables. Also like impact screwdrivers for those stubborn screws.

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That's cool. WTF is it called?

 

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That's cool. WTF is it called?

A thingy. Hammer lug crimper.

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Anyone else like great tools that work awesome but aren't something you'd see every day?

Here are a couple of my favorites:

The Clamp-Tite safety wire clamping tool, this thing pretty much makes normal hose clamps obsolete for anything that you want to permanently clamp, i found out about this from a Heavy Equipment welder/repair guy, i have seen this thing hold 1000+ psi hydraulic lines onto their fittings using nothing but 0.030 safety wire, no leaks, clamps the hose tight as hell and the tangs fold back in nice and flush leaving nothing to snag on like a normal hose clamp:

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It works by pulling the wire loops against themselves to cinch from both directions, then allows you to fold the end over locking the wire in place (then you snip the extra wire leaving about 3/16" of the folded ends remaining)

Knipex Plier Wrenches:

I've had these for a couple years, i got rid of my aluminum AN wrenches after finding out about these, they don't work like regular pliers, the jaws always stay 100% parallel and pinch the flats perfectly evenly, Allowing you to squeeze the flats while you are also turning the fitting. They have smooth jaws so they aren't to be used like regular pliers for gripping. These are my 100% go-tos for fittings, even better than line wrenches in many cases.

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Anyone else have any cool tools to share that aren't commonly seen?

Put some black tape over that wire clamp before you get it in the hand or finger

 

[Racey]

Put some black tape over that wire clamp before you get it in the hand or finger

They don't snag, they are pushed down flush and inside the outer wires, and are infinitely better than a normal hose clamp. You can barely feel them when you run your hand over em.

Also black tape is worthless unless you are using it to wrap AN line before cutting it with a friction saw.

 

[F.U.IRS]

Don't need it often but it's on the truck for when I do.

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Damn that thing is ancient . I use a little newer version on a fairly regular basis. Semi drivers like to run my hose fittings over and the hoses tend to get in the way of my blade occasionally

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Damn that thing is ancient . I use a little newer version on a fairly regular basis. Semi drivers like to run my hose fittings over and the hoses tend to get in the way of my blade occasionally View attachment 761301

Haven’t seen those in years plasters used them on pump hoses

 

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[LargeOrangeFont]

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I know there are some guys in the dungeon that have lost that tool.

 

[cjbuilder1]

One of my favorites. Snap-On Patent #7

 

[rrrr]

Also black tape is worthless unless you are using it to wrap AN line before cutting it with a friction saw.

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I fuggin' hate working on wire that has been covered in cheap electrical tape, AKA Jap wrap. Last week I removed the alarm system in my Excursion, installed by the professionals at Car Toys.

The alarm computer had gone DOA. The tape was a gooey mess, the adhesive gets everywhere, and the only thing that cleans it up is lacquer thinner.

When I use electrical tape, it's gotta be 3M 33+. Everything else is shit.

 

[Kbach]

cable tie tool. don't see that many using them, they make no scratch ends View attachment 761157

My Pops worked in telecommunications and brought a set of these home when I was probably 10 or 11 and I've used the shit out of them ever since!!

 

[Yellowboat]

A rachiting bit brace. You would be amazed at just how messed up a screw head can be and still get it out.

 

[37 boat]

Anyone else like great tools that work awesome but aren't something you'd see every day?

Here are a couple of my favorites:

The Clamp-Tite safety wire clamping tool, this thing pretty much makes normal hose clamps obsolete for anything that you want to permanently clamp, i found out about this from a Heavy Equipment welder/repair guy, i have seen this thing hold 1000+ psi hydraulic lines onto their fittings using nothing but 0.030 safety wire, no leaks, clamps the hose tight as hell and the tangs fold back in nice and flush leaving nothing to snag on like a normal hose clamp:

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It works by pulling the wire loops against themselves to cinch from both directions, then allows you to fold the end over locking the wire in place (then you snip the extra wire leaving about 3/16" of the folded ends remaining)

Knipex Plier Wrenches:

I've had these for a couple years, i got rid of my aluminum AN wrenches after finding out about these, they don't work like regular pliers, the jaws always stay 100% parallel and pinch the flats perfectly evenly, Allowing you to squeeze the flats while you are also turning the fitting. They have smooth jaws so they aren't to be used like regular pliers for gripping. These are my 100% go-tos for fittings, even better than line wrenches in many cases.

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Anyone else have any cool tools to share that aren't commonly seen?

I used the clamp tite tool on the cooling system tubes on my Pantera then I went the extra step of shrink clamps to dress it up a little. The car is not running yet but I hope the clamps hold up well.
Edit: I was just thinking about ordering some AN wrenches but now you got me reconsidering.

 

[mash on it]

Cordless drill

At the ranch, I use it often.
Never needs recharging.
Ranch is off grid.

Dan'l

 

[RitcheyRch]

I've seen them use it on the Sunday TV car shows and it looks pretty simple to use.

yes, the clamp tite rocks. I still use a lot of hose clamps but love the wire clamps for anything that you will be working around. There is no big worm drive to snag your hand on and can be way tighter than a standard clamp.

I've had one of these for about 30 years and could not imagine not using it.

cable tie tool. don't see that many using them, they make no scratch ends View attachment 761157

 

[Uncle Dave]

Great thread Racey!

My Facom oil filter wrench is cool gadget few have seen or used.

In my arsenal of oil filter wrenches IF it fits - It's my go to every time.

I have a shitty dark pict - but found a vid that demonstrates it pretty well.

 

[Jed-O]

Not sure how I ever got along without this

 

[wsuwrhr]

What kind of finger remover is bolted to the spindle?

Not sure how I ever got along without this View attachment 761465

 

[Racey]

What kind of finger remover is bolted to the spindle?

It just vibrates to cut, kinda like the thing the doc uses to cut a cast off with..

They are called a "Multi-tool" they work soooooper good in tight areas where you can't access with a normal saw

 

[lbhsbz]

What kind of finger remover is bolted to the spindle?

Not sure you could cut yourself with that if you tried. Blade just vibrates back and forth.

 

[wsuwrhr]

No thanks, Looks like it could spin at anytime to me.

It just vibrates to cut, kinda like the thing the doc uses to cut a cast off with..

They are called a "Multi-tool" they work soooooper good in tight areas where you can't access with a normal saw

Not sure you could cut yourself with that if you tried. Blade just vibrates back and forth.

 

[SBMech]

One of my favorites. Snap-On Patent #7
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Sick. Love that pioneer stuff!

 

[DaveH]

I fuggin' hate working on wire that has been covered in cheap electrical tape, AKA Jap wrap. Last week I removed the alarm system in my Excursion, installed by the professionals at Car Toys.

The alarm computer had gone DOA. The tape was a gooey mess, the adhesive gets everywhere, and the only thing that cleans it up is lacquer thinner.

When I use electrical tape, it's gotta be 3M 33+. Everything else is shit.

even the 3m stuff oozes. I DETEST electrical tape. any harness I make now is covered with heatshrink. if you HAVE to tape something, get self vulcanizing silicone. ZERO adhesive, cut it off later and its like it was never there.

 

[ArizonaKevin]

It just vibrates to cut, kinda like the thing the doc uses to cut a cast off with..

They are called a "Multi-tool" they work soooooper good in tight areas where you can't access with a normal saw

Just helped a friend of mine install a 5x8 window in his house, the ryobi multi-tool with a round cutting head on it got a workout taking care of drywall.

 

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Caulking spatulas. These are great. Out perform using a finger or spoon. There is a technique to caulking. Push the caulk into the void instead of pulling the gun over. Use the spatulas. Makes for a consistent finish. Fingers flatten out and smear the caulking. I need to clean them.

 

[DLC]

Caulking spatulas. These are great. Out perform using a finger or spoon. There is a technique to caulking. Push the caulk into the void instead of pulling the gun over. Use the spatulas. Makes for a consistent finish. Fingers flatten out and smear the caulking. I need to clean them.
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I have a few of those! It is an art form to make caulking look uniform and consistent, guys that are good making it look so easy and fast!

Watching caulkers fill tilt up wall joints on a 25 ft ladder with one hand is pertty cool, as they do it every day and it’s no big deal to them.

 

[Icky]

No thanks, Looks like it could spin at anytime to me.

Nope, it doesn't spin, don't think its possible. Tons of cool attachments for it too

 

[WhatExit?]

Not sure how I ever got along without this View attachment 761465

If you have one of those (oscillating tools), you'll want one or more of these:

It's a QBit by Magnepull - cuts box openings in sheetrock and plywood like butter and you can use the piece to patch holes if need be.

Sizes are here: https://magnepull.com/qbit-sizes

They're not yet in Home Depot - you can buy them direct or other locations: https://magnepull.com/where-to-buy-qbit

They have other cool tools too: https://magnepull.com/

I know the people at Magnepull (they're in Texas) and they have some great products.

 

[jones performance]

If you have one of those (oscillating tools), you'll want one or more of these:

It's a QBit by Magnepull - cuts box openings in sheetrock and plywood like butter and you can use the piece to patch holes if need be.

Sizes are here: https://magnepull.com/qbit-sizes

They're not yet in Home Depot - you can buy them direct or other locations: https://magnepull.com/where-to-buy-qbit

They have other cool tools too: https://magnepull.com/

I know the people at Magnepull (they're in Texas) and they have some great products.

wow their stuff is cool.

 

[Wheeler]

I don't know how I ever got along without these drywall knives. The largest is 48''.

 

[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

If you have one of those (oscillating tools), you'll want one or more of these:

It's a QBit by Magnepull - cuts box openings in sheetrock and plywood like butter and you can use the piece to patch holes if need be.

Sizes are here: https://magnepull.com/qbit-sizes

They're not yet in Home Depot - you can buy them direct or other locations: https://magnepull.com/where-to-buy-qbit

They have other cool tools too: https://magnepull.com/

I know the people at Magnepull (they're in Texas) and they have some great products.

SWEEEETT!!

 

[F.U.IRS]

It doesn't look like much, but this is a must have for me. The wire laying on top of the curb

Slide it down the side of the core and turn the little L shape on the bottom under the core

Then lift it out

 

[rrrr]

even the 3m stuff oozes. I DETEST electrical tape. any harness I make now is covered with heatshrink. if you HAVE to tape something, get self vulcanizing silicone. ZERO adhesive, cut it off later and its like it was never there.

Yeah, I'm one of those guys too. I use heat shrink, split loom, spiral wrap, or knitted tube. Wrapping a mile of electrical tape around a bundle of conductors is plain stupidity.

I use Ancor tinned marine wire to make auto and marine circuits, all the connections are made with Ancor heat shrink adhesive crimp connectors, and I use Greenlee calibrated crimpers to make 'em up. I also use adhesive lined heat shrink tubing where moisture might be a problem.

The connection won't come apart, and moisture can't get into it. Make it up right the first time and forget it.

When money doesn't matter, you can have these built. They're standard stuff for IndyCar and other racing applications I've worked on.

 

[Racey]

Yeah, I'm one of those guys too. I use heat shrink, split loom, spiral wrap, or knitted tube. Wrapping a mile of electrical tape around a bundle of conductors is plain stupidity.

I use Ancor tinned marine wire to make auto and marine circuits, all the connections are made with Ancor heat shrink adhesive crimp connectors, and I use Greenlee calibrated crimpers to make 'em up. I also use adhesive lined heat shrink tubing where moisture might be a problem.

The connection won't come apart, and moisture can't get into it. Make it up right the first time and forget it.

When money doesn't matter, you can have these built. They're standard stuff for IndyCar and other racing applications I've worked on.

DaveH builds those

 

[rrrr]

DaveH builds those

That's cool. I didn't know that. Having those harnesses is awesome when there are telemetry points all over the engine, suspension, transmission, heat exchangers, etc.

 

[TCHB]

I use my tie wrap cutter all the time. Great tool.

 

[Bowtiepower00]

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Sick. Love that pioneer stuff!

3 dollars!?! Man I don’t think anything on a snap-on truck is 3 dollars anymore lol...