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Interests => Around the House & In the Garage => Topic started by: LC EFA on March 04, 2012, 08:35:00 PM

Title: Car Toolboxes
Post by: LC EFA on March 04, 2012, 08:35:00 PM: So , I was tidying up my permanent in-car tool box this morning and got to wondering what other people might have in theirs or if other people routinely carry such things.

What I have :

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/lc_efa/public/2012-03-05124526-1.jpg)

Contents :

Screwdrivers - common sizes
Hexbit screwdriver and socket set
lump hammer
Ball peen hammer
Long nose pliers
Pliers
Multi-grips
Side cutters
Dehooking pliers
Split ring pliers
Electrical tape
WD-40
Lg shifting spanner
Sm Shifting spanner
3X Ring Ratchet spanner
2x Hacksaw blade
Welding rods
Flat file
Round file (chainsaw file)
File guide for chainsaw
Chainsaw Spanner
Crimp Terminal set
Fuses - misc
Multimeter
Battery - Cigarette lighter cable
Tire Pressure Guage
Cable Ties
lighter
Braided metal wire
Hose clamp band and clamps
Box cutter knife
Large sewing needle
Marker Pens
Wheel-nut spanner and tire chock.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: thundley4 on March 04, 2012, 08:40:34 PM: I was reading through the list and kept seeing the word spanner, should have known it was you making the post. I don't keep as many pliers types, but most of the other stuff, plus a set of metric and standard sockets.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2012, 08:42:52 PM: I took someone's advice here and got emergency roadside coverage. :tongue:

I keep assorted box and socket wrenches, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a multimeter in the car right now.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: Chris_ on March 04, 2012, 08:45:53 PM: I "tidied up" my toolboxes last weekend. I have fifty pounds of wrenches and a bunch of other shit.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: Delmar on March 04, 2012, 08:53:43 PM: Oral B floss picks
flashlight
swiss army knife
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: LC EFA on March 04, 2012, 08:55:41 PM: Quote from: chris_ on March 04, 2012, 08:42:52 PM
I took someone's advice here and got emergency roadside coverage. :tongue:

I keep assorted box and socket wrenches, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a multimeter in the car right now.

I keep the jumper cables and the flashlight in the car normally as well.

When I head away for a trip in an unserviced area there's a bunch more stuff that goes in as well - Jacks , hand winches , recovery gear and so on.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: CG6468 on March 04, 2012, 08:55:53 PM: Quote from: chris_ on March 04, 2012, 08:45:53 PM
I "tidied up" my toolboxes last weekend. I have fifty pounds of wrenches and a bunch of other shit.

So did I. I have a can of WD-40, a set of 3/8" US and metric sockets, a few screwdrivers, a Channelock pliers, a Vise-Grip, a hydraulic jack, and some replacement bulbs and fuses for the truck and the trailer(s).
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: CG6468 on March 04, 2012, 08:57:53 PM: Quote from: Delmar on March 04, 2012, 08:53:43 PM
Oral B floss picks
flashlight
swiss army knife

I always carry a Swiss Army knife in my pocket, and there are 3 working flashlights in the truck. Don't have floss picks but have never needed them.
Title: Re: Car Toolboxes
Post by: obumazombie on March 04, 2012, 11:20:33 PM: I probably should put together a car toll kit. The OP's list would make it a lot simpler.