The "Hacker" Toolbox

[KaGee]

I knew I was in trouble when the reply came back yesterday... "PB Blaster??? Heat??? Gimme some details"<br /><br />What kind of a backyard hacker doesn't know what PB Blaster is, or understand what "put some heat to it" means?? And this guy wants to tear into his sterndrive?? <br /><br />Anyhoo...<br /><br />Let's hear what some of my brother hackers keep handy in the toolshed for tackling those tough DIY jobs.<br /><br />I'll start... PB Blaster, MAP torch, and of course... DUCT TAPE!!!

 

[sangerwaker]

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My personal favorites, the BFH and BFS.<br /><br />No, I won't explain.<br /><br />Also, don't forget the vise-grips.

 

[RubberFrog]

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10-4 on the BFH! A big piece of pipe seems to come in handy also. My favorite is the sawzall, I can destroy or customize with it.

 

[Limited-Time]

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The good old "Blue Tip Wrench" and buzz box are life savers along with a manual impact tool and a nut splitter (no not the female type) Oh and ya can't forget the 4 1/2" disc grinder.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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Pocket knife. I'm surprised at all the young fellas that don't carry one.<br /><br />Also, aerosol carb cleaner. Used for removing sitcky stuff, wasp nests, clean grease from hands. I'm told it'll also clean carbs.

 

[alden135]

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zip ties<br />super glue<br />JB weld<br />cresent hammer <br />magnetic or claw type pick up tool

 

[Gone]

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Left-handed monkey wrench, chisel, Wire Brush, E-Z Out.

 

[alden135]

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C&P from "Kagee's guide to making friends on the internet" <br /><br /><br />

Originally posted by KaGee:<br /><br /><br />What kind of a backyard hacker doesn't know what PB Blaster is, or understand what "put some heat to it" means?? And this guy wants to tear into his sterndrive?? <br /><br />

 

[rwise]

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Knoppix, oh wait thats,,,,,, never mind <br />brass pin/s and tubes, BFLH (same as BFH but with lead head) BFBH (brass head) 24" cresent wrench for attitude adjustments!

 

[RPJS]

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Gas Wrench, Birmingham Screwdriver,BFH, VBFH & Beer Fridge.<br /><br />On a serious note the most usefull tools I have are a set of dental picks.

 

[Pony]

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Originally posted by BoatBuoy:<br /> Pocket knife. I'm surprised at all the young fellas that don't carry one.<br />

Probably because we get accussed of carrying a weapon or something........honestly would u want some of the young people today carrying a blade. <br /><br />Its funny you mention it though, my grandpa and both his uncles WILL ALWAYS have a pocket knife on them.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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Originally posted by P.O.N.Y.:<br />

Originally posted by BoatBuoy:<br /> Pocket knife. I'm surprised at all the young fellas that don't carry one.<br />

Its funny you mention it though, my grandpa and both his uncles WILL ALWAYS have a pocket knife on them.

Always have, always will - unless I'm flying.

 

[bh357]

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No 4-way tire iron is complete without a pair of 2 1/2' long iron pipes . And yes, I have had to stand and bounce while pulling up on the other pipe before . That particular bit of fun was in 2001, on an '89 Buick, and my guess was the last time the wheel was off the car, it was under the 3 year 36k mile warranty .

 

[bh357]

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Whenever I tackle any sort of automotive, or motor related repair, I make sure I have these handy.<br /><br />

<br />and<br />

 

[heycods]

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Originally posted by bh357:<br /> Whenever I tackle any sort of automotive, or motor related repair, I make sure I have these handy.<br /><br />

<br />and<br />

[/QUOTE<br /><br /><br />Back when I worked in maintance we called the people who carried the handy dandy pocket magnent around "Klutz" .

 

[KaGee]

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Originally posted by alden:<br /> C&P from "Kagee's guide to making friends on the internet"

Ya, ya, I know... tried to be patient but.... Unlike others up there tend to do, I didn't say a word.<br /><br />I see Heycod has padded his way past 3000 now. <br /><br />And I totally agree on the magnet or the jaws... One rule of thumb... if you EVER drop a nut, bolt, washer, whatever while working on your boat motor... It WILL fall through to the farthest unreachable point in the bilge. Yes Heycod, I do tend to drop things, only when I mess with the boat motor.

 

[Ron G]

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Starts off with regular tools then after a few beers turns into a big sledge hammer then my check book and why is it those little nuts or bolts or screws always fall somewere u cant get them.

 

[Gone]

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Originally posted by bh357:<br /> No 4-way tire iron is complete without a pair of 2 1/2' long iron pipes . And yes, I have had to stand and bounce while pulling up on the other pipe before . That particular bit of fun was in 2001, on an '89 Buick, and my guess was the last time the wheel was off the car, it was under the 3 year 36k mile warranty .

Can't do this to a '97 or newer. The studs will break off first!

 

[CN Spots]

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If you can get your hands on a busted computer hard drive, tear it open and pull out the magnets. These things are strong enough to direct a nut/bolt/beer bottle cap, etc. through the hull of a boat to a more suitable fetching spot. <br /><br />Stick 'em to the bottom of a metal plate with a ring/eye bolted to it and drag it around piers and ramps. You'd be surprised at the lures, keys, sunglasses, discarded murder weapons and what-nots you can drag out of a lake with these things.<br /><br /><br />spots

 

[Chief101]

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And don't forget the BFR for when the rusted bolt snaps and you bang your nuckles on something unforgiving...