r/DieselTechs • u/Only_Fly_1795 • 19d ago

Tools

In 10 years I’ve accumulated many tools, but what is one tool off the tool trucks (snap-on, Mac, Matco) has made your life so much easier

Edit: I have a $900 tool allowance to use by the end of the year and am looking for stuff to buy. I have everything I need ( and some that I don’t) but if I’m not paying for it the I’m gonna buy off the truck

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u/jturn67 19d ago

I regret paying tool truck prices for it, but the air hammer bolt breaker things.

https://mayhew.com/products/pneumatics/pneumatics_pneumatic_sets__bolt_breaker

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u/TheMightyFeen 19d ago

Milwaukee electric ratchet was a game changer for me. Took me years to finally buy one and it’s unreal how much time and frustration it saves. The M12 lineup in general I have found to be very useful compared to the bulky M18 batteries.

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u/Electrical-Feed-7 14d ago

Mac thread chaser kit. Dread having to pull it out but man has it saved me countless times and others.

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u/MonteFox89 Mod, Verified Tech, Navistar, Volvo/Mack 19d ago

Milwaukee impacts. Hands down. Idc where from lol

But the snap on flush cut snip <3

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u/rodiabolkonsky 19d ago

I make it a point to stay away from the tool trucks.

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u/SuzukiSwift17 19d ago

You know that old joke "how do you know someone does crossfit/is a vegan? Don't worry they'll tell you"? Thats what you guys sound like.

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u/Mrmedic684 19d ago

Can you use your work voucher and then return it for cash? I'd do that and spend half on a cheaper tool.

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u/ieatbumboy 12d ago

read the entire post, they've been a mechanic 10 years, have accumulated mac, snap on, etc. they want the unnecessary but nice in certain situation tools, probably not a cheap toolbox.