The Tools and Workshop Thread

93Flareside said:
Today I learned you have a Jeep Comanche.
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The Comanche is the one based on the XJ Cherokee. This is a Gladiator.

I really need to do a thread for it.
 
Finally got myself a set of metric Big Gator drill and tap guides. I haven't used them yet as they only arrived today but they're just nice to handle, beautifully made bits of kit.



I've had the smaller diameter guide saved in my Amazon basket for probably a year now but it would have to come from the US and the price was quite high. When watching Colin Furze's latest workshop tricks video, I noticed his had stickers on from a local seller. Said seller not only had them all in the UK but sold them for a lower price than Amazon, so I bought the set. Mine didn't come with stickers on them though.
 
Strategic Transfer of Equipment to Alternate Location (STEAL)

In other news, I'm putting together a new tool roll for the truck since the off road tools from the X now belong to the Wrangler.

I'm keeping it pretty simple:
  • A set of metric combination wrenches from Husky
  • Combination screwdriver from Klien
  • Slip joint pliers
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Diagonal cutters
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Valve stem tool and cores
  • 3/8 socket set (6-point) and ratchet
  • 3/8 to 1/2 adapter for the larger sockets
  • Socket extension
  • Maybe a pry tool.
  • Spare fuses
  • Gorilla tape
  • Zip ties

Am I forgetting anything? This will live in the truck under the seat
 
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Blind_Io said:
Strategic Transfer of Equipment to Alternate Location (STEAL)

In other news, I'm putting together a new tool roll for the truck since the off road tools from the X now belong to the Wrangler.

I'm keeping it pretty simple:
  • A set of metric combination wrenches from Husky
  • Combination screwdriver from Klien
  • Slip joint pliers
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Diagonal cutters
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Valve stem tool and cores
  • 3/8 socket set (6-point) and ratchet
  • 3/8 to 1/2 adapter for the larger sockets
  • Socket extension
  • Maybe a pry tool.
  • Spare fuses
  • Gorilla tape
  • Zip ties

Am I forgetting anything? This will live in the truck under the seat
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A BFH.
Small roll of stainless or galvanized wire.

I'd say definitely on a pry tool.
 
I'd rather go for a normal tube of 2-part epoxy and some sticks.
 
The summer temperatures here just cook any glues you try to store and in 15+ years I've never needed epoxy.
 
I carried some plumber's strap and some hardware.
 
Matt2000 said:
Yes that seems to be it, the sizes can get a bit confusing....

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Was browsing old posts in this thread, and the chart gave me an idea.
As I am also lucky to need to deal with imperial bolts, I have a set of tools in confusing fractional dimensions...

One shadow-foam sheet later:

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MXM said:
As I am also lucky to need to deal with imperial bolts, I have a set of tools in confusing fractional dimensions..
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Speaking of confusing fractions,, I was door stop shopping recently, and some of the listings had dimensions in 1/5" increments, and one was in 1/3" increments.
 
We call them "Freedom Fractions"
 
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