Most useful gadget in your toolbox?

k-moe,

That's for my son to learn to read a tape measure. I work in building trades construction. I'm no rocket scientist but you'd be amazed at how many people work in the field of construction that can't read a standard tape measure. I can read to 256ths. As we say in the craft...close enough fo' gubment. It's on there, you just can't see it with the naked eye. :lol:

Gary

 

For me so far has been tge combo kroil/impact screw driver.

 

No, that can be used as a Yamaha disassembly tool.

It's a Harley-Davidson precision adjustment tool.

 

I think most Harley's need the 8lbs adjustment tool, not the 3lbs.

 

I keep all my important tools in the same corner

 

Krafty,

Buds good when it's free. MGD is better.

Gary

 

I would have to go with my extendable magnet on a stick. Seems no matter how hard I try I always drop a bolt or two. Sometimes the same bolt twice. And +1 for vice grips...

 

funny story, that bud was free.

 

FLexible neck light, headstrap light, clamp light, I like them all! I even have a very small one that I could clamp on my headcap visor.

And I also like my one-dollar size mirror on a telescoping stem.

 

Of all the Gizmo's and Specialty Tools there are for working on these Bikes, ... I think there are two Tools you should not be without.

1) Craftsman 1/2" Hand-held Impact Tool
Loosening everything. Carb Bowl & Hat Screws. Bowl Drain Screws. Breaking loose Lug Nuts on the 4-wheeler.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-94764 ... HOP:US:101

2) Hardwood Hammer Handle (Yes. Just the Handle)
• HARDWOOD - 16" White Hickory - Blacksmith Shop - Hammer Handle
• Primarily used for Prying Carbs Off & On Intake Manifolds. Scratch free.
• Secondarily used for Impacting Pry-bar or Sears 1/2" Drive Ratchet Handle.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-Black-Smith- ... 589b3f3b70

 

I understand. I used to work in machine maintenance. You'd be amazed at how many supposedly trained techs do terribly dumb things....like re-wiring a brand new machine, instead of...say....adjusting the sensor that wasn't set up correctly :lol: I got to spend a whole day un-doing that bit of work.

 

Much like Rick and others mentioned, the handheld impact driver is probably one of the handiest tools I've ever had the luxury of owning, and cheap to boot!

That thing has saved my ass and my screws so many times it's not even funny by getting half-stripped and seized screws lose. My 69 year old dad just bought his first and couldn't believe how well it worked.

Mars

 

they don't exactly fit in a tool box but they come in real handy