10 in 1 screw driver. Does large and small hose clamps and large and small philips and flat.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002RI5EY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449613051&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=klein+tools+10+in+1&dpPl=1&dpID=31M7C8mWD6L&ref=plSrch Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 8, 2015 2:54 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Time for a discussion on our favorite boat tools???? Aside from the usual > collection of wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and locking pliers, what do > you find indispensable for boat work? > > Dave said: "For cutting consider an oscillating tool like a Fein, with a > circular bimetal blade. (where has this thing been all my life???) > This is the boat repair guy's friend, second only to the angle grinder...." > > Yep, a vibrating saw is a valuable tool. I have the Dremel MultiMax > corded (the cordless ones don't have the oomph to get the job done). Can't > beat it for making plunge cuts and flush cuts. Also use it with a flexible > caulk removal blade for removing ports, hardware, etc. that is sealed with > silicone, polyurethane, polysulfide, etc. > > However, my favorite all around go to tool is this: < > http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-85035-35-MicroDriver-Set/dp/B0062FSAVI> > > For hose clamps, it's a 5/16" nut driver. Can't imagine why anyone uses a > screwdriver on a hose clamp if they have a nut driver. > > The other tool I use a lot is a 1/4 inch shank cone grinding stone for > making the chamfer on deck penetrations. > > Every boat should have a cheap digital multi-meter on board. > > The other electrical "thingie" for cruisers is a polarity tester. Yeah, > your breaker panel has a little reverse polarity light but what if it's > burned out? Get one of these: > > > http://www.amazon.com/Power-Gear-50542-3-Wire-Receptacle/dp/B002LZTKIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449604186&sr=8-1&keywords=polarity+tester > > What's your "must have" tool? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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