Helpful tools that get overlooked/forgotten

[simplechamp]

It's safe to say most of us have hex drivers, needle-nosed pliers, and other common hand tools. But what other helpful tools do you have that you think others often forget or overlook? The kind of things that aren't absolutely necessary, but can make a task much easier.

I have some extra room in my RC toolbox, looking to add some things I may have missed.

i find i use my locking multigrips alot, they are great for shock shafts and other things that you need to hold tight but can't do yourself.

[_paralyzed_]

I have a little square magnetizer/demagnetizer. Sometimes you just don't want something magnetized and sometimes you do.

It works great to hold screws to go in blind holes.

Well,most don't have have gassers here but my piston stopper is the best specialty tool. Trying to take off an old clutch or flywheel is crazy hard without one.
For everything else it's probably my (can't wait for the jokes about this) flexi-shaft driver. Yes,it's actually called that and it's awesome for small scale wrenching.

[pinkpanda3310]

Originally Posted by bigsteel

(can't wait for the jokes about this)

Did you want a joke about the about the small flexi thingy of yours? For small jobs? I think your on the wrong forum.

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Did you want a joke about the about the small flexi thingy of yours? For small jobs? I think your on the wrong forum.

Yeah,but I can reach spots that most on here could Never dream of

[JERRY2KONE]

It all depends on what you consider useful. I have several tools in my toolbox that are not used every day, but are very useful when they are needed. Some of them also come in many different versions or brand names. Here are a few goodies one should not be without.

http://www.garrettwade.com/hd-screw-...et/p/35N07.05/

http://www.garrettwade.com/innovativ...st/p/35N03.03/

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dremel-400...-3-34/14299568

http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko936-RC-G.html

[pinkpanda3310]

The screw extracter set is a good one Jerry. I have one or two ezy-outs but almost never use them as I opt for the dremel.

Josh did you find that elusive spot with your tool? Gee!

[vader2728]

Patience. My best "tool"...

I really need to pick up an extractor set,with how many rounded out allens my 5B has I'm bound to need one soon

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Josh did you find that elusive spot with your tool? Gee!

After about 20 mins of mindlessly fumbling around I managed to get it

[lincpimp]

A body reamer is a very handy tool. Dynamite makes the best I have seen.

Dental pic set is also very handy.

Not sure if these are "tools" but I have a nice set of cylinder shaped brushes (like giant pipe cleaners) in nylon, brass and stainless steel. They come in very handy for cleaning stuff.

Tamiya make anti scratch channel lock-like pliers. Those have come in handy more than once.

[_paralyzed_]

I'd have to say Lincpimp. He has such a wealth of knowledge to share, and he's the biggest tool I know!

[TexasSP]

The little traxxas T wrench that comes in there RTR's is one of my favorites. I use it quite often on all my vehicles.

[E-Revonut]

A dremel is a must if you don't already have one! I don't use it all that often but it's a lifesaver when I do use it.

I also always have a chunk of 2x4 laying around, I have a couple holes drilled in it for holding bullets upright while soldering, I do all my soldering on or over it to prevent burning my work bench. It also doubles as a car stand for my carpet car, it has been very useful many times in many different ways.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I'd have to say Lincpimp...he has the biggest tool I know!

Is that why you gag so much?