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JWL



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Fravourite/essential tool in your toolbox.
Most of us on here whether from necessity or desire do some or most of the work that is needed on our motors. I let my mind wander a little this morning(can't let it wander too far as it'll get lost very easily Whistle ) but as I was sorting out a couple of broken wheel flange bolts I was glad that I'd spent the time hunting down my last remaining LH drill bit and resharpening it, using that got the broken stud out in no time at all without having to resort to stud extractors Thumbs Up

Thinking about the tools that I have amassed over the years working as an agricultural fitter, motor mechanic and other jobs I couldn't be without my 16oz ball pien hammer, it has a longer shaft than many even if there is more tape wrapped round the handle than you'd find on 2 rolls of insulation tape( the handle started to split and I've never got round to finding another!) I've got an open ended 1/4"whitworth spanner thet is the true size for proper battery terminal nuts, there are a few 13mm and 10mm combi spanners that have taken over from the AF spanners that still stay in the box but the pride of place over the years that has taken no end of abuse is an open ended 15/16ths x 1" Britool spanner that's actually got me starting this thread. Just been used on the motor checking the tightness of the hitch bolts and brought into the house to tighten up a leaking compression joint on the downstairs toilet!

Anyone else going to give us a lead on what tools they couldn't do without whether from sentiment or necessity
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Paul_1978



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Small sledge hammer.
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Mark_110DCPU



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
Thor No. 1 Copper/Leather faced Mallet
Leatherman [:O|===|O:] 2001 110 TD5 Doublecab
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CK pliers I have had for 30 odd years Very Happy
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JWL



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Mark_110DCPU wrote:
Thor No. 1 Copper/Leather faced Mallet
Leatherman


Reminds me, I've got to replace mine, it gave up the other day encouraging the propshaft carrier bearings off a Freelander the other week, still it's served well, I picked it up at a car boot about 30 years ago and it was well used then! Done well for 20p Cool
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GREENI



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2 9/16 spanners for taking prop off...that's essential !
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Peter



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
13mm spanner - and a cross head screwdriver.
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ken



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Mark_110DCPU wrote:
Thor No. 1 Copper/Leather faced Mallet
Leatherman


Thumbs Up

30yrs and still going strong although triggers broom springs to mind Rolling with laughter
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Mark_110DCPU



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GREENI wrote:
2 9/16 spanners for taking prop off...that's essential !


1 9/16" spanner, a Propshaft tool and a battery rattle gun! [:O|===|O:] 2001 110 TD5 Doublecab
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MartinK



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My 2D Maglite, with LED upgrade, and my Leatherman Thumbs Up

Other than my (decent quaility) socket set, I use these rather a lot:



Bought a De Walt combi set recently as well - I love them Thumbs Up Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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Go Beyond



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Power probe III from Mobile Centre - superb bit of kit, highly recommended !

http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/power-probe-...p-144.html
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GREENI



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Mark_110DCPU wrote:
GREENI wrote:
2 9/16 spanners for taking prop off...that's essential !


1 9/16" spanner, a Propshaft tool and a battery rattle gun!


I forget charge stuff Wink
Post #141157 23rd Apr 2012 5:26pm
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