I've gone all these decades with no vise.

But I have a right-angle grinder, a sawzall, a chain saw, a bottle jack, and a splitting wedge, all of which are well-used.

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does spell check count?

dont't?

20/20. Just call me Norm.

20/20 as well, and then some..

But.. I have my eye on a set of these:



Never know when you'll need to take apart a bridge, or something..

Well the center punch can pop a window and save you if you ever flip your car into a canal. Or, it is handy if you like to break into cars.

Any list of essential tools fails with out a Leatherman or similar pocket multi-tool.

DistendedPendulusFrenulum: I've gone all these decades with no vise.

But I have a right-angle grinder, a sawzall, a chain saw, a bottle jack, and a splitting wedge, all of which are well-used.

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I didn't see the need for a vise either, but about 20 years ago, I went to an auction way out in the sticks, and got a pretty big expensive one for $7.
It's come in really handy, and kind of doubles as an anvil.

Saws? Yeesh. At least 11 different types that I can recall off the top of my head.

18/20. I don't have (or immediately need) a crosscut saw or a pipe wrench.

Aside from the obvious sockets, ratchets, wrenches, and screwdrivers the one tool I find indispensable is the Dremel rotary tool. Grinder, cutter, polisher, even a small drill -- the Dremel gets taken out more often than any of my other power tools.

Here's another one that everyone should have: A good and really, really long flathead screwdriver (preferably with a magnetized end). It works as a chisel, punch, pry bar, stake marker, lever, and probably a dozen other things. Oh yeah, you can even use it to drive screws!

SpinStopper: This year it was a 38mm socket... you don't need one of those very often ;)

I have one of those. It keeps my 24mm Allen wrench company.

I haven't used a vise in years. Adjustable wrenches never get where I want (I use open end/boxed end combos). Only the spring-loaded center punch will pop a window effectively when you're about to drown. And what about Visegrips? Who can live without those?

And finally, I like the angled pipe wrenches better. They lay flat when you have to hold a pipe in one while turning with another. Better leverage, too.

I have most of the tools on that list...I don't own a sledgehammer, center punch, jigsaw, circular saw, or machinist vise.

/bought the cutest pink screwdriver a few days ago

Have them all ...the trick is teaching the wife how to use them.

I bought a John Deere lawn tractor about 13 years ago for my wife and I haven't cut the lawn since. Jus' saying...

I own 2 wrenches, a couple of screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers, extension cords, measuring tape & hammer. I have no need, let alone room to store the other items. In fact, I have never used some of the items, such as a circular saw, power drill, jigsaw & socket wrenches,

If I need something repaired, I call our apartment management company & they send someone from maintenance to take care of the problem.

Igor Jakovsky: Well the center punch can pop a window and save you if you ever flip your car into a canal. Or, it is handy if you like to break into cars.

I carry a spring loaded one, as do almost every other emt I know, plus cops.

WTF do you need a vise for?

Pry bar, most definitely - preferably the little wonder bar thingy...

Other than that, I'd recommend a nice adjustable pair of pliers or vise grips.

_{/need to get a new leatherman
//someone "borrowed" mine and never returned it
///*grumbles*}

19/20

Some asshole borrowed my circular saw an has yet to return it.

NO anvil.

LISTFAIL.

I have two sledges; a full sized one and a mini-handle sledge for awkward places. You never know when you are going to have to bust something up.

/love my 'persuaders'

Meh. Coffee cup, pliers and a butter knife. I'm good to go.

Or equivalent. I pull this out just about any time I use my 20/20 tools.

/link is hot

I have one tool, lots of money. I can use it to hire blue collar schmucks and Mexicans to do the physical work that is beneath me.

How can there not be a hacksaw on that list?

Agree with the failure to add duct tape and vise grips.