imported_loudsubz

that was free/very very cheap and make your job that much more easier?

I know some jobs, you need allot of different tools to help you out, but do you guys have any tools you have made from scrap pieces, or something that doesn't even resemble a tool, but works just as well?

For myself its a coathanger. It has made my life that much easier. Some people prefer to use a bulky fish tape, or other fishing devices, but for me, a cheap coathanger is the best. I have a few different length ones I use daily for fishing wires through walls, and it was free.

Its amazing what you can use as tools, that cost next to nothing.

Cynikal.Mindset

my scroll mouse, makes internet browsing so much easier...yes, all I do all day is basically surf the net

DumbasSi

Johnson Rod

imported_italstallion

a peice of piping i got from home depot its very thick and heavy and i use it as a breaker bar its practically indestructible and has helped me many times.

J

I always use a coat hanger with the tip cut on a 45 to drill through wood floors with to spot holes for heat runs, works perfect.

I hate the fish tape...but I have to use it so often.

also in my trade I often use other materials to shape other materials...example a piece of S-Cleet to shape edges of a block end or for joist lining

J

actually I use that also, it comes on handy for breaking out the cross bridging in joist spaces

RajunCajun

Plastic bags. Perfect for a 'parachute' kind of setup for fishing pipe.

chris_si98

a piece of hose.. for the hard to get at spark plugs on v6's and stupid vans.. it starts the plug off beautifully..

speciality tools.. crank pulley holder.. and spark plug wire puller..

imported_gatherer

an electric wire wrap tool.

it's sooo much faster wiring up T1's at work...

RDub99

iTrader: (1)

I use paper clips to jam in the buttons so they stay stuck in and I can go do other stuff while the hoist goes up or down.. sounds kinda funny but it saves alot of time when you got about 5 going at the same time..

imported_d16y8

I use an old beach umbrella pole as a breaker bar. I also have a solid brick of steel that I use as a stress reliever tool. It weighs about 12 lbs and is completely indestructable.

imported_Moe_Mentum

I use a piece of cardboard wrapped in plastic as a creeper when under my car. A couple of days ago the rubber piece inside of my spark plug remover got stuck on the sparkplug inside the cylinder. Used some shishkobob skewers to get that out.

cee_mon

What happens if there is problem, do you just move outta the way and let the car fall?

chris_si98

ive had that happen before.. thank god i got my magnetic pole..

those things are wonders too.. mini flash lights rock too when you are searching for a leak or missing bolt

imported_italstallion

oh man i completely forgot about that i was tightening down my arp headstuds before torqueing them, the screwdriver bit fell into the motor i had to rip it open and u stuck it down the oil hole and swished it around and it picked it up.

imported_Jibran

My pocket rocket is the best.

Gallagher

a pitching wedge

RDub99

iTrader: (1)

no I lift tubs with 1000kg of dough in it.. and its hooked in to a lift and doesn't fall..

SteveZ

pen

Rice Burner

A very big stick!
It alway's gets rid of those pesky jehovah witness, damn bastards