Whats the best piece of equipment you've ever bought? - Page 53

VFR_firefly · 03-11-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckrider

Unfortunately, the only place I know to get it is the SnapOn truck.

So NOT at Harbor Freight...

Looks like the perfect tool. I'd like a little longer 1/4" extension though, or maybe series two of them of different sizes to give 3 different lengths. I've never seen a 1/4" breaker bar like that either. I'm seriously thinking of buying that one even if it is from SnapOn and costs $100.

Hi-zoot · 03-12-2009, 06:20 AM

i thought I had every tool known to man....dammit. Got to flag down a snap-on truck

Crotalus64 · 03-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niknteen

Bets buy for me to date:

A 661 full pressure suit. if you ride dirt, there isnt much better for body protection. Costs more than most but quality is like that. 18months to date, no tearing, no stitching falling apart.

+1 for the pressure suit.

xxedgar · 03-13-2009, 03:28 PM

Gerbing`s heated jacket liner.....extends riding season

Krahe · 03-13-2009, 05:01 PM

WD40...by far.

Clarkman · 03-17-2009, 09:22 AM

New to this thread, but I gotta say, if you've never used Gorilla tape, uh, do it. It's like 5 bucks a roll, and WAY better than duct tape. Sorta dumb, because it's just tape, but after using it a little bit, I was smitten. That stuff is badass. It's like a group of greasemonkeys got together and thought "dude, lets make the most badass duct tape the world has ever seen!"

Elderberry · 03-21-2009, 07:16 PM

Best bang for the buck investment:

ATGATT

O-ring. Caterpillar 8M4991. Around 3 bucks...

Benjava · 03-21-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burque Scott

New to this thread, but I gotta say, if you've never used Gorilla tape, uh, do it. It's like 5 bucks a roll, and WAY better than duct tape. Sorta dumb, because it's just tape, but after using it a little bit, I was smitten. That stuff is badass. It's like a group of greasemonkeys got together and thought "dude, lets make the most badass duct tape the world has ever seen!"

+1

earp1150gs · 03-21-2009, 10:26 PM

By far the best pad that I've ever slept on under the stars....

http://www.jpwinc.com/index.php?page...s&item_no=4230

NJ-GS · 03-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Another non sequitur, but I bought this knife sharpening kit a few weeks ago:

It's outstanding! I've tried any number of knife sharpening gimmicks, including some of the electric appliances...all junk.

I was going to replace a set of old and dull Chicago Cutlery knives, but thought I'd tried this first. The knives are like new.

Note that it takes a little while to sharpen each knife.

Uglysob · 03-22-2009, 06:37 PM

My Garmin Zumo has to be my best investment to date....It put a lickin' on my checking account but no regrets!!

B dub'ya · 03-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckrider

Maybe not the best, but it sure is a favorite. A 1/4 drive T-bar/ratchet combo.

Much as I like buying shiny new tools, I don't see the advantage of the ratchet adapter over a regular ratchet.

Please enlighten me so I can track down my Snap On guy with card in hand!

Duck Dodgers · 03-23-2009, 11:41 PM

Ortlieb Duffle: http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-62.htm keeps everything dry. No more top case.

PacSafe: http://www.pac-safe.com/www/index.ph...n=detail&id=11 secures the Ortlieb. Will hold a "Stich". Getting a second to carry 24/7 just for that purpose.

Kabar: http://www.agrussell.com/short-ka-ba...eath/p/KA1250/ mines not so pretty.

The shovel, can opener, axe, cheese slicer, tent stake and tang screwdriver model.

Mine is 35 years old, as a Sparky -I had access to batteries.... got it from a Jarhead with a cassete deck fetish. Any one remember the term "Comshaw"

When it dies this is its replacement: http://www.fernknives.com/ka-bar/impact-warthog/198/

ratmunch · 03-26-2009, 07:47 AM

any of my heated clothing.

dirtdiver · 03-26-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burque Scott

New to this thread, but I gotta say, if you've never used Gorilla tape, uh, do it. It's like 5 bucks a roll, and WAY better than duct tape. Sorta dumb, because it's just tape, but after using it a little bit, I was smitten. That stuff is badass. It's like a group of greasemonkeys got together and thought "dude, lets make the most badass duct tape the world has ever seen!"

I have used this tape. It does not seem to stick to other stuff very well. Did you notice this? It DOES stick to itself like a flea on a dog...

03-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#785
Krahe Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest US Oddometer: 657	WD40...by far. __________________ -Stock '07 Triumph Scrambler 6200 miles

03-17-2009, 09:22 AM	#786
Clarkman Don't taze me bro. Joined: Mar 2007 Location: In a VAN.., down by the river -- ABQ, NM Oddometer: 517	New to this thread, but I gotta say, if you've never used Gorilla tape, uh, do it. It's like 5 bucks a roll, and WAY better than duct tape. Sorta dumb, because it's just tape, but after using it a little bit, I was smitten. That stuff is badass. It's like a group of greasemonkeys got together and thought "dude, lets make the most badass duct tape the world has ever seen!" __________________ A sense of humor...is superior to any religion so far devised. - Tom Robbins '05 DL1000

03-21-2009, 07:16 PM	#787
Elderberry just 'bout all used up... Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Up on the pegs... Oddometer: 858	Best bang for the buck investment: ATGATT O-ring. Caterpillar 8M4991. Around 3 bucks... __________________ "The veil between this world and the next is thin".... biggziff.....

03-21-2009, 10:26 PM	#789
earp1150gs n00b Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Tahoe Sierra Oddometer: 7	Paco pad By far the best pad that I've ever slept on under the stars.... http://www.jpwinc.com/index.php?page...s&item_no=4230

03-22-2009, 04:12 PM	#790
NJ-GS Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Fareast PA (formerly NJ) Oddometer: 768	Knife sharpener Another non sequitur, but I bought this knife sharpening kit a few weeks ago: It's outstanding! I've tried any number of knife sharpening gimmicks, including some of the electric appliances...all junk. I was going to replace a set of old and dull Chicago Cutlery knives, but thought I'd tried this first. The knives are like new. Note that it takes a little while to sharpen each knife. __________________ A serious side effect of life is death. Ride while you can.

03-12-2009, 06:20 AM	#782
Hi-zoot Living for the Weekend Joined: Jan 2004 Location: TX Oddometer: 244	i thought I had every tool known to man....dammit. Got to flag down a snap-on truck

03-13-2009, 03:28 PM	#784
xxedgar Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 22	Gerbing`s heated jacket liner.....extends riding season

03-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#791
Uglysob "I drank what?"-Socrates Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Central NC Oddometer: 1	Garmin Zumo My Garmin Zumo has to be my best investment to date....It put a lickin' on my checking account but no regrets!!

03-23-2009, 11:41 PM	#793
Duck Dodgers Rock n’ Roll Refugee Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Los Banos Oddometer: 440	The Big 3 Ortlieb Duffle: http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-62.htm keeps everything dry. No more top case. PacSafe: http://www.pac-safe.com/www/index.ph...n=detail&id=11 secures the Ortlieb. Will hold a "Stich". Getting a second to carry 24/7 just for that purpose. Kabar: http://www.agrussell.com/short-ka-ba...eath/p/KA1250/ mines not so pretty. The shovel, can opener, axe, cheese slicer, tent stake and tang screwdriver model. Mine is 35 years old, as a Sparky -I had access to batteries.... got it from a Jarhead with a cassete deck fetish. Any one remember the term "Comshaw" When it dies this is its replacement: http://www.fernknives.com/ka-bar/impact-warthog/198/ __________________ I ride because I still can. It just takes longer than it used to.

03-26-2009, 07:47 AM	#794
ratmunch jackass extraordinaire Joined: Nov 2006 Location: epicenter of hell Oddometer: 98	any of my heated clothing.

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