Favorite tool in the garage?

ND4SPD · 04-14-2008, 03:35 PM

Dremel, hands down.

Hammer · 04-14-2008, 03:39 PM

I cannot chose just one. They are all cool.

luvtolean · 04-14-2008, 03:40 PM

You need to try a real die grinder. Dremels usually do just enough to piss me off.

Favorite? The right one for the job always makes things far more enjoyable.

I recently got a full multi-index drill set, coupled with my automatic punch and Lithium Makita, that's been pretty worthy. Can't wait to have room for a drill press though.

My chainsaw lives in the garage, I look for excuses to fire that badboy up.

phobe · 04-14-2008, 03:51 PM

I sure enjoy my Mac Tools t-handle Allen wrench set.

luvtolean · 04-14-2008, 04:00 PM

My favorite tools are the ones that say: Made in the USA, Japan or Western Europe.

CBRVFR · 04-14-2008, 04:06 PM

Belt sander.

DevilDawg · 04-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Digital calipers. Only because I am the only one of my buds with them.

Heavy-Dee · 04-14-2008, 04:35 PM

The Fridge and/or the bottle opener.

Shenders1 · 04-14-2008, 04:44 PM

I'm pretty fond of my Ryobi 14v 3/8" drive impact gun.

jose_jimenez · 04-14-2008, 05:35 PM

Precision Wheel Alignment Tool from Muzzy.

slickwill · 04-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Craftsman 1/2" drive impact wrench and matching 3/8" drive air ratchet. Too bad I don't have a compressor at the moment.

evl_twn · 04-14-2008, 09:04 PM

Handy Industries lift

SomeStrangeGuy · 04-14-2008, 11:59 PM

Definitely the lift, but moreso because of where it's from and how it got here

Direct Lift - Automotive Lift, Motorcycle Lift, 4 Post Lift, 2 Post Lift, Hobbist Lift

NorthernRR · 04-15-2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

Handy Industries lift

Second that one. I often wonder how I did things before with out it.

after that it would likely be the garden tractor.

abtech · 04-15-2008, 07:38 AM

My Agilent 2 GHz Phase/Amplitude reader system.

Okay, maybe the little nylon micro alignment screwdriver too . . .

slickwill · 04-15-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abtech

My Agilent 2 GHz Phase/Amplitude reader system.

Okay, maybe the little nylon micro alignment screwdriver too . . .

I'm not even going to Google that one. I'll just pretend I know what it means.

abtech · 04-15-2008, 10:01 AM

It is a tool used for aligning the azimuth of stereo channels on audio systems. By adjusting the high frequency output (via tape head adjustment or electronic interchannel relationships) and then fine tuning the phase lock between the channels, you optimize the stereo channel relationship and soundstage.

In otherwords, it's a dyno for tape machines . . .

The screwdriver is what you use to adjust the heads and electronics potentiometers.

Bikerboy1974 · 04-15-2008, 12:45 PM

My Mac torque wrench that was passed down to me from my dad who received it from his dad. That wrench has never failed and is still completely accurate. Traveled with me to every race I ever entered.

Jetbdude · 04-15-2008, 01:23 PM

Duct tape, closely followed by zip tie

Heavy-Dee · 04-15-2008, 02:15 PM

You guys clearly have some Freudian issues. My answer should have ended this discussion.

Bikerboy1974 · 04-15-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

You guys clearly have some Freudian issues. My answer should have ended this discussion.

Yeah...but I have yet to get a fridge in the garage and use my hand to open...thus no bottle opener either

Heavy-Dee · 04-15-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikerboy1974

Yeah...but I have yet to get a fridge in the garage and use my hand to open...thus no bottle opener either

Let's not split hairs....

MotoVegas · 04-15-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Duct tape, closely followed by zip tie

Win. End of thread.

Heavy-Dee · 04-15-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoVegas

Win. End of thread.

Heavy-Dee · 04-15-2008, 03:59 PM

BTW, I had a couple of these last weekend. My new favorite. Now I just need to find out where I can but it (not at a restaurant)

Dogfish Head - 60 Minute IPA

FrenchieR6 · 04-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Hammer

ConqSoft · 04-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Favorite tool in the garage?

Depends. Is phobiaphobe in said garage?

Baketech · 04-15-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoVegas

Win. End of thread.

Not even close...we've got a stripper pole in the race shop...

04-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
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luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,332	You need to try a real die grinder. Dremels usually do just enough to piss me off. Favorite? The right one for the job always makes things far more enjoyable. I recently got a full multi-index drill set, coupled with my automatic punch and Lithium Makita, that's been pretty worthy. Can't wait to have room for a drill press though. My chainsaw lives in the garage, I look for excuses to fire that badboy up. __________________ Someone needs to present the facts and the physics rather than just the rhetoric. Poor old Carmelo doesn't understand the physics of a motorcycle. - Jerry Burgess, on spec tires and changing engine rules

04-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#4
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04-14-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,332	My favorite tools are the ones that say: Made in the USA, Japan or Western Europe. __________________ Someone needs to present the facts and the physics rather than just the rhetoric. Poor old Carmelo doesn't understand the physics of a motorcycle. - Jerry Burgess, on spec tires and changing engine rules

04-14-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,023	Belt sander. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

04-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#7
DevilDawg It's not a question of how he grips it! Join Date: 01-10-2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 35 Bike(s): 2003 RC51 Posts: 262	Digital calipers. Only because I am the only one of my buds with them. __________________ Godspeed #20.

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Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	The Fridge and/or the bottle opener. __________________ Epic Fail

04-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#9
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 968	I'm pretty fond of my Ryobi 14v 3/8" drive impact gun.

04-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#10
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04-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#11
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,137	Craftsman 1/2" drive impact wrench and matching 3/8" drive air ratchet. Too bad I don't have a compressor at the moment. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

04-14-2008, 09:04 PM	#12
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Handy Industries lift

04-14-2008, 11:59 PM	#13
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04-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#15
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,267	My Agilent 2 GHz Phase/Amplitude reader system. Okay, maybe the little nylon micro alignment screwdriver too . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

04-15-2008, 10:01 AM	#17
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,267	It is a tool used for aligning the azimuth of stereo channels on audio systems. By adjusting the high frequency output (via tape head adjustment or electronic interchannel relationships) and then fine tuning the phase lock between the channels, you optimize the stereo channel relationship and soundstage. In otherwords, it's a dyno for tape machines . . . The screwdriver is what you use to adjust the heads and electronics potentiometers. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

04-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#18
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 33 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	My Mac torque wrench that was passed down to me from my dad who received it from his dad. That wrench has never failed and is still completely accurate. Traveled with me to every race I ever entered. __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!

04-15-2008, 01:23 PM	#19
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,457	Duct tape, closely followed by zip tie __________________ #20

04-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#20
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	You guys clearly have some Freudian issues. My answer should have ended this discussion. __________________ Epic Fail

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Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	BTW, I had a couple of these last weekend. My new favorite. Now I just need to find out where I can but it (not at a restaurant) Dogfish Head - 60 Minute IPA __________________ Epic Fail

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