31Buick96S Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 This one made me laugh and shake my head.. https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-tools-we-hate-to-reach-for/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_UN_WeekendRoadTrip&hashed_email=799a3c87be6900a8f0b31e875afce9501706e0f0b439dd3ef18085618b50bb02&dtm_em=799a3c87be6900a8f0b31e875afce9501706e0f0b439dd3ef18085618b50bb02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 This is the tool I most hate to reach for... 5 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichill Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Chisels More often than not I am using it to help convince something to budge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Just now, erichill said: Chisels More often than not I am using it to help convince something to budge. And more often than not my hand suffers from a sledge hammer to the hand instead of the chisel! Ouch! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee H Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Any metric tool. It’ll be a job I have to do, not want to do. And there still won’t be enough room to work, even after I remove half the motor to get at it. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhner Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Those spring compressors are dangerous. The rest I don’t mind. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 minutes ago, kuhner said: Those spring compressors are dangerous. The rest I don’t mind. You beat me to it! I absolutely hate them, because when something goes wrong, it's never minor 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Screw Extractor 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS25 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Jumper cables 🤬 Time to buy ANOTHER battery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1. The BFH should not be in that list. 2, Neither should the air chisel or air hammer, Never used one on a car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, plymouthcranbrook said: These are great for heating up stuck bolts & nuts. Learned that in about 5th grade science. Remember the ball & ring experiment? Edited February 11 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsan Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 The flat bladed screw driver .....but only for its intended use of course ! All other unapproved uses ( about 98% of them in my shop ) are just fine . 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Shifter Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Socket set u-joints when necessary to remove or install spark plugs. Also c-ring pliers when having to replace a u-joint in a drive shaft. Brake spring pliers - they even look evil. GO Chiefs! Edited February 11 by Twisted Shifter (see edit history) 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I'm with Lee H.I keep my metric tools put away.When I have to use them,it means I'm working on something that I don't like.I do keep a 15mm box end wrench handy to change oil with. I don't mind that at all. I don't like using screwdrivers,especially flat ones. I have dicked up more stuff with a screwdriver than any other tool I can think of. Use new good quality screwdrivers and this doesn't happen as much,but I cheap out a lot and it causes me problems.I don't guess I'll ever learn. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mead Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Strap type battery carriers and chain or strap wrenches. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Not sure how these didn't make the list... At times these two sets of tools give me more trouble than anything. Is Fred Podolak still wearing #14? 🙄 Edited February 11 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 The sparks and molten metal coming off of a cutting torch or welder when it finds it's way into a shoe. 😬 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 12 hours ago, bradsan said: The flat bladed screw driver .....but only for its intended use of course ! All other unapproved uses ( about 98% of them in my shop ) are just fine . Flat blade screw drivers. You mean plastic or wooden handle chisels? I wish you had added the Phillips head screws and screwdrivers to the list. Worst invention of 1935! i realize I and all other critical judges would take points away points for torx head screws on pre 1936 cars. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Stilson/Monkey wrenches are sometimes my tool of last resort (and I hate using them), and inevitably while solving the problem, leave a lasting impression. So many times large nuts (above 1.25"), round items and such can only be turned resorting to these tools meant for pipe fitters, where scars and imperfections seldom matter. I suppose someone has discovered a better tool, but not one I'm aware of. Edited February 11 by Gunsmoke (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 A telescoping magnet, because I've dropped something somewhere bad. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Gunsmoke said: Stilson/Monkey wrenches Two different wrenches, with different operating characteristics. Picky picky picky....🤣🛠️ Monkey wrench only good on wrench flats. Just a version of a "Crescent" aka adjustable wrench. Stilson has teeth for gripping round smooth pipe, and the head swivels on a pivot to allow the teeth to disengage when you rest the tool for another bite as you turn the pipe. You should see the imprints when the pipe is soft, like brass! Visegrips are a substitution for smaller stuff. Harbor Freight 3/4" drive socket sets (and they make the 2" to 3" additional set, also in Metric) for large nuts in good shape. Snap On is just unthinkable in these sizes!😮 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticbuicks Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 This is the tool I hate to know I'm going to have to use. By the time you drag it out you've already used most of the other tools from hell that have been mentioned. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticbuicks Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 The Crusher 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 The infamous LLHSCIPRT (Lombard Log Hauler Steam Chest Inspection Port Removal Tool). Which means its time for the annual state boiler inspection. Which also means another annual reminder from my long suffering wife that “…those filthy cloths are NOT going in my washing machine!” 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 These two - I've had to the use the second due to my own stupidity, but fortunately it was effective so I didn't need to use the first 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Slide hammer and torch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bennett Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Transmission jack. Not only can it not be set up to hold the transmission upright without rolling or tilting, you know that by the time you need it you are in deep trouble. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 There are times I hate to use ANY tool. Just jump in and drive. Then there are times I cannot be happier than tinkering in the garage. But my least favorite tool would have to be a shingle eater! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) I don't really "hate" anything, let alone a use of any tool, but I do severely dislike (or "hate" if you prefer) hacks who have made a use of any tool intended for a specific job/task useless by using whatever unintended efforts, methods or tools hacks use to F up the job instead of leaving it alone and let those who know how to do it using proper methods and tools to get it done. Edited February 13 by TTR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, TTR said: I don't really "hate" anything, let alone a use of any tool, but I do severely dislike (or "hate" if you prefer) hacks who have made a use of any tool intended for a specific job/task useless by using whatever unintended efforts, methods or tools hacks use to F up the job instead of leaving it alone and let those who know how to do it using proper methods and tools to get it done. ???? Say what?😁 Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 If I'm not at my shop,a lug wrench.That means a flat on the road or a parking lot somewhere. Also a jack,for the same reason. If I'm at my shop,air and electricity get the job done. I can still do it manually,but I'm getting older by the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticbuicks Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 @keiser31 those coil spring compressors are just plain dangerous i agree.....and the crap quality ones deadly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) On 2/10/2024 at 4:50 PM, plymouthcranbrook said: Probably The Best and most versatile tool ever invented, not counting the original concept preceding it for eons. Inventor should’ve been awarded at least one or two “Noble Prices” Edited February 14 by TTR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 13 hours ago, Andy J said: If I'm not at my shop,a lug wrench.That means a flat on the road or a parking lot somewhere. Also a jack,for the same reason. If I'm at my shop,air and electricity get the job done. I can still do it manually,but I'm getting older by the day. That's why I carry a small hydraulic floor jack, an 18" 1/2 drive breaker bar, and the proper sized 1/2 drive socket for lug nuts in the car. Far as getting older, I find that sometimes I hate to use ANY tool. It means 1) something's broken and 2) I'm probably gonna hurt for a few days. Yet I keep buying the things! That creates its own issues, because if I acquire some interesting well-loved older tools that might be missing one wrench or socket out of the set, I go stupid until I've found and acquired the missing ones. I'm in that spasm right now with a set of Armstrong long beam combination wrenches. The 7/16 is missing.😠 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, rocketraider said: if I acquire some interesting well-loved older tools that might be missing one wrench or socket out of the set, I go stupid until I've found and acquired the missing ones. I have that affliction as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebuddy Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Accidents happen, I just with they wouldn't... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/10/2024 at 8:11 PM, Larry Schramm said: These are great for heating up stuck bolts & nuts. Learned that in about 5th grade science. Remember the ball & ring experiment? When it becomes liquid, it cannot be stuck ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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