Overlooked handy tools? (Inspired by Stig's Pruner thread)

[Evolver]

I've come to really like my Gerber Shard. When I first got it I was on the fence, but it has proven itself enough times that I consider it essential EDC and lives on my key ring.
The pry bar won't do much for pulling nails, but it's enough to get the elevator doors parted enough to get your fingers in. (Tried this at work) I was also able to remove a door hinge with the Phillips head. It won't cut down a tree, but....many a Guiness and Corona have fallen prey to the bottle opener.

This would be a good thing for me!!! I'm always using my keys for things that keys are not are not made for. Like opening paint cans for one.

[Evolver]

The common round toothpick.



Do any of you have that PITA stripped out screw like on your strike plate that's on a door jamb, on a chair or table? The toothpick is your answer.

Just remove the screw insert as many toothpicks thats needed to fill the hole, snap them off then insert the screw. You can go a step farther by putting a little wood glue on the toothpick before inserting.

[eagle326]

The common round toothpick.



Do any of you have that PITA stripped out screw like on your strike plate that's on a door jamb, on a chair or table? The toothpick is your answer.

Just remove the screw insert as many toothpicks thats needed to fill the hole, snap them off then insert the screw. You can go a step farther by putting a little wood glue on the toothpick before inserting.

Have done this quite a few times. Works great.

[ak474u]

Have done this quite a few times. Works great.

The door frames in my old condo were practically made of toothpicks. Lol. Wood glue or regular old elmers worked the best. And Bondo makes a good repair putty for wood rot on old window sills in lieu of replacement. Obviously, you should fix the source of the moisture before repairing it, but it works well.

[izzyscout21]

icepick........Basic Instinct left me scarred.