Handiest tool in shop, what's yours ?

[roadman5312]

    I have to say that my Thread Checker saves me lots of time. I hate metric fasteners, but many parts you buy today for old cars now use metric fasteners. I bought this at our local hardware store for 45 bucks (little pricy )  but it saves me tons of time. 

[OUTLAW]

Gawd! There are so many that I can't do without, from my 1/2" impact to my plasma cutter to my mig welder to my cut-off tool. But I suppose if I have to pick just one it would be my floor jack. It lifts higher than any other I have found, it is bulletproof, and built right. This is the 2nd one of this brand (Ausco) that I have had. The first one only lasted for 25+ years under heavy commercial shop use, by every careless person in the shop. This one is almost as old and just as abused, but I bought it used from my Snap-on man who took it on trade. Sure wish I could find another one

[cordodge]

this is without a doubt one of the handiest things I have in the garage.  bruce

[brads70]

I'd say my Bridgeport mill if I had to pick just one. Mig welder sure has paid for itself 10 fold though.

[johns cuda shop]

Bridgeport Mill takes #1  Then lathe ,  Miller Dynasty DX inverter welding machines.. I can get by with the tape measure , chop saw and a Mig.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKV2RP6gzs

[tommyg29]

#2 philips head screwdriver, followed by a 1/2" wrench 
I have several of each!

Forgot to add that I am a building contractor, so I have to fight the urge to use my BFH which I love so much

[Chryco Psycho]

Probably my swiss army knife !! Anyone that knows me knows how often I use it & I have worn out a few of them !
 I have a lot of very useful tools & had a degree wheel & dial gauge all the time to dial in cams , welder , die grinder to port heads has hours of abuse !!

[Bullitt-]

I have to be the first to say it?  BFH 

[Talkwrench]

So many, some very obvious but I'm going to say a vacuum gauge.. 

[Topcat]

Mini LED flashlight.

Seems to always get used to see something better.

[LAA66]

Mini LED flashlight.

Seems to always get used to see something better.

           

 More use with age.

[anlauto]

Funny...I restore cars for a living and I don't have half the tools you guys listed...

[solarguy]

My bench mounted vice.  I couldn't imagine my garage without it.  I like that thread checker though and would like to have one myself. 

[4Cruizn]

Well I'm going with my air compressor . . . I know I would definitely miss it if I didn't have one . . . . from sand blasting to running all the air tools to filling up the tires.  When it gives out, I will waste no time getting another . . . . 

[brads70]

Funny...I restore cars for a living and I don't have half the tools you guys listed...

Mini LED flashlight.

Seems to always get used to see something better.

I'll get you an LED flashlite for Christmas next year.