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ronh72c10 · 07-22-2006, 11:01 PM

Today I was using my hydraulic flaring tool to do some push connect fittings for the F150 and started thinking about about how little I've used it. It's a great tool but for how much it's been used I could have bought a bunch of other more boring tools that would have gotten alot more use.

So, what tools have you bought that worked really well but you really didn't need at the time?

Ron

krue · 07-22-2006, 11:25 PM

None.

As a wise man once said (my dad

) "It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have"

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2006, 11:31 PM

money waisted on a tool?
I can't imagine thinking that. I have tools I got over a year ago that I have only used once, and some I have yet to even use... but I know they'll be there when needed, and I KNOW I'll need them.

The closes thing to money waisted on a tool is the lock plate deal I got to do the timing belt job on the x's DOHC Contour. Even then, it was like 12 bucks off the snap on guy, and it made the job 10 times easier, so even if I have yet to use it again (got it in winter '03) it was worth it.

chevy_fatman · 07-22-2006, 11:41 PM

As I've said before, not matter what the cost, if I only use it once the tool itself is paid for, can't recall how many times I've fixed things the hillbilly way 'cuz I didn't have the proper tool.

pritch · 07-23-2006, 12:16 AM

Kinda wish I'd never bought my concrete finishing tools. Them things will work your a$$ off!

Longhorn Man · 07-23-2006, 12:34 AM

Lol!

68C15 · 07-23-2006, 07:30 AM

is that the Mastercool flaring tool? wanna sell it?
I am like Andy, I have a tool for removing main bearings but have yet to use it.

**truckdude239** · 07-23-2006, 08:53 AM

i got a balljoint fork remove tool (tierod remover ) or what ever its call to do a job on an 86 toyta pickup replacing the ideler arm i've used that tool5 times on different projects.

Longhorn Man · 07-23-2006, 09:35 AM

dude... pickle fork.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-23-2006, 10:16 AM

Does a engine stand count? I have never built an engine, but I have a stand

Longhorn Man · 07-23-2006, 10:51 AM

yup, that's a tool in my opinion

mbgmike · 07-23-2006, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pritch

Kinda wish I'd never bought my concrete finishing tools. Them things will work your a$$ off!

yeah I've got em to. I even had them for sale at yardsales and still have most of them. People who do that work already have them
I think the only tool that i have that works good and kinda wasted my money on is a pneumatic drill. Its so much easier to use cordless than to fire up the compressor just to use one. I will still use it at times but rarely.

>X< · 07-23-2006, 11:37 AM

i bought a $400 something Dent Fix Spotweld Drill more than a year ago. three weeks later i quit the body shop and moved to paint sales and havent used it since.

phantom dually · 07-23-2006, 11:42 AM

LMAO I have garage full of tools I have only used a few times. Sometimes I think I buy the tools so other people can use them. Seems that here lately my WELDER, TRAILER and LIFT are real popular.

still w.i.p '68 · 07-23-2006, 11:47 AM

not auto related but A tile saw, I've got one more room to
finish, then I'm giving it away, to many people borrow it, I have to show
them how to use it, and when ever I'm ready to use it, its not here.

chickenwing · 07-23-2006, 11:54 AM

2 sets of metric obstruction wrenches and 1 set of metric stubby wrenches, all snap-on. I use the stubbies quite a bit but have yet to use any of the obstruction wrenches. Don't regret buyin em though. They look real good in my tool box.

My coolest rarely used tool is a snap-on pneumatic gasket scraper. Cuts through any gasket/goop quick. Does a number on aluminum heads too if you are not carefull.

ronh72c10 · 07-23-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

is that the Mastercool flaring tool? wanna sell it?
I am like Andy, I have a tool for removing main bearings but have yet to use it.

Actually it's the NAPA branded version of the same thing, it works great and I never would get rid of it because I broke two cheapo flaring tools just before I bought it, as of now I've only used once for the push connect fittings and I've had it for 6-7 months.

Ron

**Palf70Step** · 07-23-2006, 07:33 PM

I've got a few like that that I have used once, or very few. My flaring tool, the power steering pulley thing, my exhaust pipe expanders to name a couple. But, like Krue and others mentioned. It is nice having them there (when I can find them)when I do need them.

ChevyCrazy67 · 07-23-2006, 10:01 PM

lawn mower, now thats one tool i'm sick of using.

**Palf70Step** · 07-23-2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyCrazy67

lawn mower, now thats one tool i'm sick of using.

Even the riding ones!

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-23-2006, 10:19 PM

Klein Tools Beer opener

msgross · 07-23-2006, 10:19 PM

bought a airless paint sprayer for use on a house, fence etc... All of the things that really suck to paint! Never used it for two years but I saw it today while cleaning the garage.....

jakeslim · 07-23-2006, 10:42 PM

hydraulic pipe bender from harbor freight....bought it two weeks ago and there it sits on the garage floor unopened. Not sure why I bought it

Brainchild · 07-23-2006, 11:44 PM

I have a toon of tools I don't use very often......by choice.All those carpenter tools.But since I finally started the house remodel they might get some use for a couple of weeks.

They're nice to have when you need them though.

72gord · 07-24-2006, 08:00 PM

Bought one of those 1 pump floor jacks that raise to the vehicle in 1 pump...seemed like a great idea to me....1 pump gets it to the car, then it takes 20 pumps to lift the car, sometimes it wouldn't lift the car at all; I gave it to my son and told him to never bring it back!!! $100 bucks down the tube!! It must have had a bad by-pass valve or something, sure was frustrating though.

07-22-2006, 11:01 PM	#1
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? Today I was using my hydraulic flaring tool to do some push connect fittings for the F150 and started thinking about about how little I've used it. It's a great tool but for how much it's been used I could have bought a bunch of other more boring tools that would have gotten alot more use. So, what tools have you bought that worked really well but you really didn't need at the time? Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

07-22-2006, 11:25 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? None. As a wise man once said (my dad ) "It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have" __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-22-2006, 11:31 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? money waisted on a tool? I can't imagine thinking that. I have tools I got over a year ago that I have only used once, and some I have yet to even use... but I know they'll be there when needed, and I KNOW I'll need them. The closes thing to money waisted on a tool is the lock plate deal I got to do the timing belt job on the x's DOHC Contour. Even then, it was like 12 bucks off the snap on guy, and it made the job 10 times easier, so even if I have yet to use it again (got it in winter '03) it was worth it.

07-22-2006, 11:41 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? As I've said before, not matter what the cost, if I only use it once the tool itself is paid for, can't recall how many times I've fixed things the hillbilly way 'cuz I didn't have the proper tool. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

07-23-2006, 12:16 AM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? Kinda wish I'd never bought my concrete finishing tools. Them things will work your a$$ off! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-23-2006, 12:34 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? Lol!

07-23-2006, 07:30 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? is that the Mastercool flaring tool? wanna sell it? I am like Andy, I have a tool for removing main bearings but have yet to use it.

07-23-2006, 08:53 AM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? i got a balljoint fork remove tool (tierod remover ) or what ever its call to do a job on an 86 toyta pickup replacing the ideler arm i've used that tool5 times on different projects. __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-23-2006, 09:35 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? dude... pickle fork.

07-23-2006, 10:16 AM	#10
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07-23-2006, 10:51 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? yup, that's a tool in my opinion

07-23-2006, 11:37 AM	#13
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,481	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? i bought a $400 something Dent Fix Spotweld Drill more than a year ago. three weeks later i quit the body shop and moved to paint sales and havent used it since. __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

07-23-2006, 11:42 AM	#14
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? LMAO I have garage full of tools I have only used a few times. Sometimes I think I buy the tools so other people can use them. Seems that here lately my WELDER, TRAILER and LIFT are real popular. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-23-2006, 11:47 AM	#15
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? not auto related but A tile saw, I've got one more room to finish, then I'm giving it away, to many people borrow it, I have to show them how to use it, and when ever I'm ready to use it, its not here. __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

07-23-2006, 11:54 AM	#16
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? 2 sets of metric obstruction wrenches and 1 set of metric stubby wrenches, all snap-on. I use the stubbies quite a bit but have yet to use any of the obstruction wrenches. Don't regret buyin em though. They look real good in my tool box. My coolest rarely used tool is a snap-on pneumatic gasket scraper. Cuts through any gasket/goop quick. Does a number on aluminum heads too if you are not carefull. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!! Last edited by chickenwing; 07-23-2006 at 11:55 AM.



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07-23-2006, 07:33 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? I've got a few like that that I have used once, or very few. My flaring tool, the power steering pulley thing, my exhaust pipe expanders to name a couple. But, like Krue and others mentioned. It is nice having them there (when I can find them)when I do need them. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-23-2006, 10:01 PM	#19
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? lawn mower, now thats one tool i'm sick of using. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? bought a airless paint sprayer for use on a house, fence etc... All of the things that really suck to paint! Never used it for two years but I saw it today while cleaning the garage..... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-23-2006, 10:42 PM	#23
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? hydraulic pipe bender from harbor freight....bought it two weeks ago and there it sits on the garage floor unopened. Not sure why I bought it __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

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07-24-2006, 08:00 PM	#25
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Re: What's the best tool you SHOULDN'T have bought? Bought one of those 1 pump floor jacks that raise to the vehicle in 1 pump...seemed like a great idea to me....1 pump gets it to the car, then it takes 20 pumps to lift the car, sometimes it wouldn't lift the car at all; I gave it to my son and told him to never bring it back!!! $100 bucks down the tube!! It must have had a bad by-pass valve or something, sure was frustrating though.

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