just for fun... favorite hand tool

[telectrix]

as title. what is your favorite hand tool that you've had for donkeys. i'll start with my trusted weller soldering iron, bought in 1974 and still going strong. it's on about it's 12th tip, but can out perform any of these modern wimpy irons. same as this one, but 240V.
Weller 8200 k 120-Volt 90/125 Watts Soldering Iron Gun Dual Heat Expert | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weller-8200-k-120-Volt-90-125-Watts-Soldering-Iron-Gun-Dual-Heat-Expert-/113033135543

 

[telectrix]

hooves is the plural of hoof. ,

 

[Rpa07]

You really know your tools are an extension of your hands when second fixing.
I do like my long nose pliers as I use them so much and are really manipulative (?) but they are only forge steel make and I apologise not!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I actually have two of the knives.
Keep one for when I send the other off for repair.

 

[Rpa07]

you’re serious about your multitool Spin - that’s admirable!

 

[PEG]

This could go on a bit...

I have a Bahco nail puller,which i tightened,honed and painted as a kid,and they have pull hundreds and hundreds of nails,some with no heads,from below the surface,and i NEVER lose the smile,on a successful retrieve

I also have a set of screwdriver blades and a handle,in a plastic roll-up,which i bought when i was about twelve. The smallest,electrical type blade,was ideal for solderless nipples,on me Bultaco Sherpa,and whilst holding one in some mole-grips,i shoved it straight through the palm of my left hand,and out the other side prompting my younger sister to swoon.......she is now in charge,on the renal unit

There are also the many items,which once proven as worthy,are then replaced over the years...Bahco adjustables,mole grips nee visegrips,Snapon linesman pliers,Facom hammers,etc

If we all found ourselves on a desert island,you'd all be begging to swap your Iphones,for me spoke-shave

 

[ruston]

You really know your tools are an extension of your hands when second fixing.
I do like my long nose pliers as I use them so much and are really manipulative (?) but they are only forge steel make and I apologise not!

I have a set of Beta , well two sets actually, one set is new it is only ten years old.
The other set I have had for over 25 years and will still cut the ribbon in alarm cable. They are about 4 inch jaws and about a quarter inch wide , they are indispensable.

 

[Rpa07]

hooves is the plural of hoof. ,

How would ewe know?
Go on, say something (I’ve got 6 posts til 3000 - I’ve got all night!)

 

[ruston]

I'll put a pony on it he does know!

 

[Andy78]

Forgot about knives. I've had this Webley lock knife for about 20 years. It made it from my fishing kit into my tool box and became my standard cable knife. Very good solid tool that's taken some abuse.

I got given a leatherman rev about a year ago, and that lives in my trouser pocket and does come in handy now and then

I've also ordered a handful of Opinels today but they will not be for work.

 

[Rpa07]

I love knives and torches, my Uncle Henry by Schrade has been with me 28 years, such a heavy knife for a lock knife.

Forgot about knives. I've had this Webley lock knife for about 20 years. It made it from my fishing kit into my tool box and became my standard cable knife. Very good solid tool that's taken some abuse.

I got given a leatherman rev about a year ago, and that lives in my trouser pocket and does come in handy now and then

I've also ordered a handful of Opinels today but they will not be for work.

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[Andy78]

View attachment 42633 I love knives and torches, my Uncle Henry by Schrade has been with me 28 years, such a heavy knife for a lock knife.

Yeah looks heavy, all that brass in the handle. Bet it goes another 28 easily though.

 

[Rpa07]

It’s one of those tactile items that you’ll have in your hand whilst watching TV!
Cue @elsparko or @SWD with a smutty comment!

 

[Andy78]

It’s one of those tactile items that you’ll have in your hand whilst watching TV!
Cue @elsparko or @SWD with a smutty comment!

I know what you mean. Hard to resist a good fiddle sometimes

 

[Rpa07]

And it turned out to be you - who would know!

 

[Strima]

Leatherman Wave for me. I rarely use it now but when I was in a green skin it was used daily from cutting rope to opening tank hatches and of course opening beers!!!