2 of my most used tools in my shop

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Mattc8832

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John Deere 3032e,Snapper Pro SW20 and s200, Stihl Handhelds, BCS 830, Yamaha Rhino 700, 2 - Gravely 5260, New Holland LS 45 , 6,10 by 14 Trailer , Woods BH 6000 Towable Backhoe, Honda 21 Self Propelled, Exmark Commercial 21and shop full of tools
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My 2 most used tools in my shop - odd combo

Hobart Ironman 230 - Good Machine for Homeowner
Craftsman 3/4 drive socket set - Can't kill it.
 
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I've got a 3/4 set just like that. Seldom use it unless I'm doing something on a tractor. I probably use my tape measure more than anything else.
 
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Setting aside wrenches of all sorts, my shop vise and 4.5" grinder is my most used tools. I really couldn't get by without a vise to hold things while I bend, sharpen or repair all kinds of stuff.
 
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I agree - shop vises are a must.
 
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Sometimes I use my hydraulic press as a vise. :thumbsup:
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Use the vintage drill press a lot.
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I plan to use the Hobart Ironman 230 and my vise to build me a new heavy duty shop press like the one in the photo above. I bought a shop press at a parking lot tool sale - called speedway back in 2007 and it has been nothing but a cheap product that bends when you put pressure on it.
 

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