Posted by Morpar on August 03, 1999 at 01:16:16:
In Reply to: Let's start it off on the lighter side, I'm taking a poll.... posted by Moby on August 01, 1999 at 06:42:57:
Easy question!! I've got a 1/2" drive ratchet (I think it's an Armstrong)that got liberated from my Dad's toolbox years ago (after he liberated it from work). This thing does it all!! Aside from it's designed purpose, it's been used as a breaker bar (with 5' cheater), hammer, pry bar, hole alignment tool, part of a clamp, and conversation piece! And it still keeps going! I've used the thing as a spacer on my press, and nothing gives out. It has fine teeth in the head, so when I actually do use it for it's intended purpose, it will still work even if there is virtually no swing! Incredible! And before anyone asks, I wouldn't sell or trade it. Too valuable, it's never given out like a Craftsman has at 12:30 at night on a Saturday! Least used? Probably my coil spring compressor. Don't mess with much 2x stuff, and when I do, a floor jack is quicker. Oh yeah,I left out the ratchet being used as a handle for bottle and floor jacks too. Better than a multi-tool, and a lot cheaper!