Tools That Are NEVER Used!!

[CADplans]

I went looking for a 3/4" crow foot wrench (I KNOW I got one!!,, somewhere??) and I kept running into the odd tools I have never used.

Most of them came in a large roll around chest that I bought second-hand off a Saturday radio buy/sell show, about 30 years ago.

LOTS of Snap-On,, I could not resist,,
BUT,,
I ended up with some mechanics tools that just get pushed around.

A starter wrench, some odd "ratchet" wrenches,, a combo tool that is for some sort of engine work?? a double offset open end wrench,,

We all have some,,

Show us the tools that you never use!!

 

[Torvy]

I think that may violate the TOS.

 

[jyoutz]

My old tool for removing and installing shoes for drum brakes (used in the 1980s). Pilot bearing alignment tool for old F-100 clutch (used once).

 

[CADplans]

Next is my Blue Point broken bolt removal kit,, I have never even tried it.

Also a 1/2" drive powered stud remover/installer

 

[bcp]

Pintle hitch with a 2 5/16 ball. Never used either, but I'm ready if needed!

Bruce

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

I purchased a Milwaukee magnetic drill in 1993, definetly paid for itself over the 7 years I did used it.
Sold it to a small machine shop recently, after not using it for over 20 years.

 

[newbury]

Lots of fire extinguishers.
And I'm proud of it.

 

[Hay Dude]

911 speed dial button

 

[BravoXray]

I went looking for a 3/4" crow foot wrench (I KNOW I got one!!,, somewhere??) and I kept running into the odd tools I have never used.

Most of them came in a large roll around chest that I bought second-hand off a Saturday radio buy/sell show, about 30 years ago.

LOTS of Snap-On,, I could not resist,,
BUT,,
I ended up with some mechanics tools that just get pushed around.

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A starter wrench, some odd "ratchet" wrenches,, a combo tool that is for some sort of engine work?? a double offset open end wrench,,

We all have some,,

Show us the tools that you never use!!

The wrench in the center, with two 90° bends , is a wrench to adjust valves and injectors on a Detroit Diesel 71 series engine. The big curved one on the right, might be used on starter bolts on those engines. A smaller, 1/2" wrench like that was needed to remove the back bolt on the fuel pumps and water pumps on the DD 71s.

 

[CADplans]

Pintle hitch with a 2 5/16 ball. Never used either, but I'm ready if needed!

Bruce

I bought a pintle hitch made by Change-A-Ball, it came with 3 size balls up to 2 5/16"

I installed the 1 7/8" ball,, and never changed it,,
I am ready to tow a 20,000 pound Harbor Freight single axle trailer!!

 

[JasperFrank]

I have a large collection of tools that look just like these that I bought from estate sales over the decades. I guess they are called "buggy wrenches. " I have never found any nut to fit the ones I have.

 

[CliffordK]

It has been years since I've used a hand plane or a brace and bit.

The brace used to be good for things like installing gates away from a good power source. But, today, everything has gone cordless.

 

[masseyrider]

I have a large collection of tools that look just like these that I bought from estate sales over the decades. I guess they are called "buggy wrenches. " I have never found any nut to fit the ones I have.

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Don't have any idea where I got them but I have a similar collection.
Also have no idea why I hang onto them.

 

[sixdogs]

Don't have any idea where I got them but I have a similar collection.
Also have no idea why I hang onto them.

We hang onto things because life has taught us that something tossed out will likely be needed within a few months for a one off repair. We have all seen this happen and better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[oosik]

I've got tools that can be hard to find. I've got tools that are seldom used. So far - none that are NEVER used.

 

[lman]

I've still got this old Mac 35 chainsaw. I haven't run it for years. Made in the 50's. It weighs over 20 lbs. My father used it when I was a youngster.

 

[sea2summit]

I've still got this old Mac 35 chainsaw. I haven't run it for years. Made in the 50's. It weighs over 20 lbs. My father used it when I was a youngster.

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That’s from when sawyers were real men! Holy cow, do you have to say “hold my beer” before you run that while smoking two cigaretts? I feel my testosterone going up just looking at that!

 

[Eagle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1742593808787714186

 

[masseyrider]

I've still got this old Mac 35 chainsaw. I haven't run it for years. Made in the 50's. It weighs over 20 lbs. My father used it when I was a youngster.

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My old man had a few of these.
He cut mountains of railway ties and hardly had to sharpen the chains. The new ones even see grit at a distance go immediately dull.
Want more power, add more oil to the mix. Smoked like crazy but never had a problem with the carb. New ones are so fussy.

 

[D&D]

That’s from when sawyers were real men! Holy cow, do you have to say “hold my beer” before you run that while smoking two cigaretts? I feel my testosterone going up just looking at that!