(04-13-2019, 08:51 PM)Gr8ful Wrote: I found a few tools I took on all my planes, one is a Stanley 85-610 10-Inch Long MaxGrip Locking Adjustable Wrench, Up to 1 ¾” Multi-function wrench Universal Adjustable auto-ratcheting works as reversible ratchet pop socket combination & pipe monkey spanner sae crescent nut gear-wrench set for craftsman & plumbers, Both the above are from Amazon, the
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WHAT'S THE CHANCE THIS IS WHAT MY GRANDPA CALLED A MONKEY WRENCH?

WHAT A LIST!        NOW I NEED TO GET ALL GOOGLY AND STUFF!    START A NEW LIST!   
A WOMANS WORK IS NEVER DONE

  I WONDER WHAT THE CHANCE IS I'LL FIGURE OUT THE FUNTION OF THE TOOLS I'M UNFAMILIAR WITH?
I'M GOING TO GO MAKE GUACAMOLE AND WARM CHIPS NOW   I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE!

JEWELL ANN & QUEENIE

TJB
Grampy probably had a pipe wrench.

Just stick to the tools you're comfy using for starters.
Wait till you try out and find a use for some of the others before you stock up...

Plus there's a good chance someone parked nearby has the tool you don't have and might even "show you the proper use"....this method could have the bonus benefit of
the job getting done while you "learn" !

a great fun easy going attitude very important to have that...a must have LOL

A full set of wrenches up to 19mm or 3/4 inch depending , fulls set of sockets up to 22mm. Utility knife, side cutters, money, Metal snips, hose clamps various sizes, multi screw driver, battery drill, drill bits, zip ties, oil, wd40, hand pump, tire repair kit, good spare tire, repair manual, TV, music instrument, games, money, vise grips, hammer, condoms, fishing rod and a couple of lures, spare back packing stove and fuel, pop rivet gun and rivets, mechanics plyers, a good jack, tow rope, ratchet ties, bungy cords, extra rope for around camp, duct tape, electric tape, extra bits of wire, fuses, light bulbs, brake fluid, stop leak oil and water, money. Bits of alluminium, shovel folding one. Rain gear, warm gear, gloves, hat, coveralls. Bits of rubber hoses, fuel line, with clamps that fit on them.

TJB, popeye's spot on.
Start with what you're familiar with, then adjust. That's what I'm doing... with a LOT of adjustments.

Mmmm... guac & chips!


Jack, great thread!
Some additions...

At least four flashlights:
one on you at all times (e.g. a cheap "fauxton" micro squeeze keychain flashlight);
one in the front of the van (glovebox/etc) mainly for driving & under the hood;
one in the bedroom area (rigged for easy findage);
and at least one headlamp.

None of them has to be high end.
Each of my flashlights cost $5 or less.

You can buy a 10 pack of "fauxtons" for about $5, for example:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I9EICI/
I carry one on my key ring, one in my cargo pocket emergency kit, a few on the zippers of sundry bags, and the rest as spares & gifts.

A couple years ago, Walmart started carrying a one dollar headlamp, that I couldn't resist trying out. It's actually a lot better than my old $10-ish one!
It's not super bright, but is good enough for most tasks.
When I had my life-changing-rental-from-Hell, I used it extensively during my moveout (predator landlord was a reverse-vamp so I was only safe at night), and was so impressed that I bought a 2nd for my first aid kit & as a backup.
Last night, I checked my oil around dusk, and had my jacket flashlight in my teeth, when I sheepishly realized I should have used my headlamp.
Next time.

I converted to rechargeable batteries more than a decade ago, and have enough backups that I can go about a month without recharging any... except during migration when I take lots more pictures.

Popeye: you do mean "lots of paper maps", right?!?
Yesterday, I was parked in a state park when a semi-lost female hiker tentatively approached me & asked for directions. She had decent gear & enthusiasm, but clearly had never taken a navigation course. I quickly showed her how to properly fold & orient the state park map, we put our heads together and figured out where she needed to go.
I love turning people on to traditional no-electronics nav tools.

In my rig it's a map backpack.

I have those dollar headlamps and reg FLs scattered too , including in all emergency caches.
Not that many needed but I look at them as semi-disposable...they die after ? time.

I like kurb's money themed list too,,,,that's probably the best tool of all..

(04-14-2019, 07:59 PM)Flying kurbmaster Wrote: A full set of wrenches up to 19mm or 3/4 inch depending , fulls set of sockets up to 22mm. Utility knife, side cutters, money, Metal snips, hose clamps various sizes, multi screw driver, battery drill, drill bits,  zip ties, oil, wd40, hand pump, tire repair kit, good spare tire, repair manual, TV, music instrument, games, money, vise grips, hammer, condoms, fishing rod and a couple of lures, spare back packing stove and fuel, pop rivet gun and rivets, mechanics plyers, a good jack, tow rope, ratchet ties, bungy cords, extra rope for around camp, duct tape, electric tape, extra bits of wire, fuses, light bulbs, brake fluid, stop leak oil and water, money. Bits of alluminium, shovel folding one. Rain gear, warm gear, gloves, hat, coveralls. Bits of rubber hoses, fuel line, with clamps that fit on them.

YOU FORGOT MONEY

lots of wire coat hangers

tjb

money is listed twice in that post, one after side cutters and right after games I guess money got a 2 vote

Hey Roamer.
After you have your coffee count again...

Maybe coffee should be on that must have list too ?
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