Dennis, My must-haves on the Enterprise are:
1. Stubby tool and wrench set — http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Stubby-Wrench-Socket-Set-45-Piece-012299/203499960?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CTHD%7CG%7C0%7CG-BASE-PLA-D25T-HandTools%7C&gclid=CLmM15aHzckCFUSPHwodpGABdA&gclsrc=aw.ds <http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Stubby-Wrench-Socket-Set-45-Piece-012299/203499960?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|G|0|G-BASE-PLA-D25T-HandTools|&gclid=CLmM15aHzckCFUSPHwodpGABdA&gclsrc=aw.ds> The only downside is it’s not stainless steel, so I have to replace it every few years. 2. Max Axess Socket (hollow) Wrench Set — http://www.kmart.com/19pc-universal-max-axess-socket-and-ratchet-set/p-010W003866977001P <http://www.kmart.com/19pc-universal-max-axess-socket-and-ratchet-set/p-010W003866977001P> 3. Silicone Rescue Tape — http://www.rescuetape.com <http://www.rescuetape.com/> 4. Easy Wire Stripper — http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151K0332/ref=s9_zwish_hd_bw_g469_i7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-11&pf_rd_r=1VC29X1G3W5EJEX7HAJ1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=9a723b8c-b7c6-5e41-b31b-5a7dd74c7305&pf_rd_i=553398 <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151K0332/ref=s9_zwish_hd_bw_g469_i7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-11&pf_rd_r=1VC29X1G3W5EJEX7HAJ1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=9a723b8c-b7c6-5e41-b31b-5a7dd74c7305&pf_rd_i=553398> 5. Diagnostic TR580 Tricorner Mark VII — http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2015/01/23/635576399112866731653705041_tricorder.jpg <http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2015/01/23/635576399112866731653705041_tricorder.jpg> All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > On Dec 8, 2015, at 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 > <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 > > <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 > > >
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