Tier 1, 1.5, or even Tier 2 tools thread

[rob_s]

Thinking about picking one of these up. Have no immediate use for it but feel like I remember wishing for something like it in the past for some project or other.

Battery Adapter for Milwaukee 12V M12 Dock Power Connector

https://amzn.to/3X6KTWZ

[vcdgrips]

Tool of the month for November 22
Clearly, I need to catch up.

Bergeron Watch Strap Changing Tool
Swiss made. Go to brand.

[Chain]

Not nominating it for Tier 1 thru 2, but kind of gadgety and figured it didn't warrant posting anywhere else --- check the MetMo Grip



https://www.metmo.co.uk/products/metmo-grip

[rayrevolver]

Not nominating it for Tier 1 thru 2, but kind of gadgety and figured it didn't warrant posting anywhere else --- check the MetMo Grip



https://www.metmo.co.uk/products/metmo-grip

MetMo Grip is both a fidget toy and tool, keeping you satisfied for hours on end either fiddling with it or using it to clamp the life out of something.

Lol. I don't need one, but I want one.

[LukeNCMX]

I needed to buy some L-Keys and I made the mistake of checking this thread.

I am rethinking my approach and would like some feedback.

I need tools to loosen and tighten common screws specifically for guns/peripherals. I want these tools to either sit in an organizer on my bench top or hang from my pegboard behind the bench.

So far I am looking at T-handles from Snap-On, Wiha and Wera.

I am also looking at the Chapman Mighty Master Set and the Fit it Sticks Bench Set.

What do people like? T-Handles or some type of driver/bit set? Or something else?

I already have a nice Borka/Fix It Sticks setup that goes in my range bag so this is strictly for bench use. I want high quality stuff and I am not cost sensitive.

[vcdgrips]

The items below is what I ordered from AMZ and/or KC Tool. I did go with the "Ball" ended Hex L wrenches as the the 'Ball" end is supposed to drive better at less than ideal angles of engagement.

I liked the fact that the Wera stuff was color coded (Red -Metric/Yellow SAE) and that the linked FELO brand kit comes in a nice box that fit the tray of my tool box and sits on the bench nicely as well.

In fairness, I did not know about the Chapman Sets at the time.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Hexagon-...%2C160&sr=1-13



https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05021728...%2C160&sr=1-15


https://www.kctool.com/search.php?se...sort=pricedesc

[DDTSGM]

What do people like? T-Handles or some type of driver/bit set? Or something else?

I already have a nice Borka/Fix It Sticks setup that goes in my range bag so this is strictly for bench use. I want high quality stuff and I am not cost sensitive.

I prefer ball end screwdrivers to start and run-down hex heads.

https://bondhus.com/ball-end2

Mine hang from these: https://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-PBS9-S...47219572&psc=1

For final tightening on non-torqued parts I use straight hex-end l-keys. I have several sets of both straight hex and ball-end by Bondus and Pittsburgh Toools.

I also have a fairly complete set of Brownell's magna-tips as well as another one by Wheeler.

For torquing I use 1/4 in/lbs or 3/8 ft/lbs wrenches with hex head sockets - Kobalt for most of them.

Probably not expensive enough, though.

[rob_s]

I needed to buy some L-Keys and I made the mistake of checking this thread.

I am rethinking my approach and would like some feedback.

I need tools to loosen and tighten common screws specifically for guns/peripherals. I want these tools to either sit in an organizer on my bench top or hang from my pegboard behind the bench.

So far I am looking at T-handles from Snap-On, Wiha and Wera.

I am also looking at the Chapman Mighty Master Set and the Fit it Sticks Bench Set.

What do people like? T-Handles or some type of driver/bit set? Or something else?

I already have a nice Borka/Fix It Sticks setup that goes in my range bag so this is strictly for bench use. I want high quality stuff and I am not cost sensitive.

Fwiw, I find t-handles annoying. I only use them for things that are stuck as they do give a bit more leverage to break something loose.

I prefer a traditional screwdriver handle, or even a ratcheting handle, to using a T for the entire screw removal/install.

[LittleLebowski]

MetMo Grip is both a fidget toy and tool, keeping you satisfied for hours on end either fiddling with it or using it to clamp the life out of something.

Lol. I don't need one, but I want one.

On sale right now, $12.36 on Prime. I can't say no...

https://www.amazon.com/Grip-cool-Var...dp/B096SC29Q9/

[LittleLebowski]

Left my old cheap impact hex nut drivers out one night and the fog/humidity trashed them. This time, I bought a much higher quality Neiko set.