Job sites giveth and job sites taketh My best find was a Leatherman Micra. I also lost a pair of Journeyman series Kleins and also a 9” Philips screwdriver
Found a bunch of old beat up hand tools I didn't keep, but the things I have found and kept are: a red and black snap on leatherman type multitool, a snap on 1/4" dr 2 inch extension, a gedore 8mm combo wrench, an old craftsman flathead screwdriver with a puffy foam handle that spins, and a proto blackhawk adjustable wrench. And my personal favorite is a brand new catchy can! Lol I saw it on the side of the road omw to work one morning, and it just so happened that day I was going to be making several dump runs and my brute cans in the back of my truck already, so I stopped and checked it out and turns out it's my all time favorite trash can ever! Lol If your unfamiliar with what a catchy can is, think of your basic Rubbermaid brute trashcan (it's a 20 or 25 gal) , but one side of the round lip at the top is flttened and extended upwards, giving you a trash can that can lie on the floor flat as if it was a dust pan do u can jist sweep or rake all ur junk right into it! Lol never seen one before then but now I love em n bout a smaller version since Lol. Only thing is u can't really get a bag inside it but thas fine, I use it to collect yard waste and such, n if need be, use another can w a bag I'll dump into.
3:00 - "I see China written on it. I, you know, eliminate the middle man. I throw it into the garbage." Ouch. 🤣 Seriously now, times can change. Japanese products generally had a poor reputation in the 1950s and 1960s in the west. Imagine finding a Nepros ratchet or even a Koken socket on the street today...
A pair of those big Snap-On 'Stork' pliers... found under the hood of a neighbors car. Probably left by some rushing 'flat rate' guy. Neighbor said keep them as she didn't want them. They were filthy/nasty, but once cleaned up looked near new!
I found a fully charged, Milwaukee M18 12AH Battery off of I-75 and Turnpike side of the interstate. Little scuffed on the side but works just fine that was 3 years ago.
I found an extra long Klein 1/4 screwdriver in the middle of a road. I saw it from far away said “that’s a Klein” parked and ran and grabbed it. It would have surely killed a tire on someone.
My favourite hammer I found in a car I purchased. A Sykes-Pickavant straight pein & finishing hammer. In a car park a 300mm square shaft Stanley flat head screwdriver, huge and sturdy as it gets.
Some I found in car engine bays at the junkyard or just lying in the middle of the street. I once found couple wrenches partly buried in dirt in a canyon area, seemed like it's been there for decades. They were so rusted that you can't tell the brand nor are they usable. I have magnet bar in my garage that I stick them all onto whenever I find stuff like that for decoration and as a conversation piece. The only Snap On found was a very old aluminum flashlight hiding in a 1990s Honda engine bay. And guess what? After replacing the battery, it still works!
Found a weird ratchet that was 3/8 one side of the head and 1/4 on the other side. Cousin found an Opinel folding knife that he let me keep, pretty sweet knife
Hello again, Doc Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I was working as a Aircraft Transient Alert Specialist on a over sea's Air Force contract. I launched and recovered military and commercial aircraft. Part of the job was checking for (Fod) Foreign Object Damage or Debris. Which was mostly flashlights, cellphones and some tools. Like pocket knives. The best one for me was a Spyderco knife. I turned in everything to the lost and found. I expressed my interest in the Spyderco knife. And I still use it as my EDC. Again thank you 😊
The trainee I work with found a pair of Facom slip-joint pliers in a skip (dumpster) a couple of weeks ago, along with some other tools. I found a Proto lady foot pry bar lying in the road once.
I’ve found tools on my running routes often enough that I’ve started running with a fanny pack. I found a really graceful Gedore slip-joint pipe plier, a Husky folding utility knife, a Craftsman USA 9” 3/8-drive extension that I think is pretty old. A lot of good stuff out there if you keep your eyes peeled.
I found a 11mm snap on wrench in the street while riding my bike. Still have it and my father found an older 3/8 black S O ratchet lying in the road years ago. Needs a rebuild kit but the head seems very sloppy. I’m tempted to warranty it and see if they can do anything
I have also heard of really nice tools being found in cars, although that has never been the case for me personally. I did find two pairs of older US made locking pliers in the same month once though, one MAC and one Vise-Grip.
ive found a few snap-on pocket screwdrivers and a crescent brand adjustable wrench. also a Wiha 1000v insulated #2 ph screwdriver in perfect shape, prob the best find.
Found an old pair of Snap on wire strippers on the road. Odd style with sliding adjustment stop screw. They just sit in one of my boxes collecting dust, as they are not very convenient to use
Had a Napa store install a battery in my car once and a few days later when I went to open the hood to check my oil I found the 3/8 Carlyle round head ratchet still laying on my new battery that he had used to install it with. Still use that ratchet today 👍🏻
I left my snap on torch on the magnet underneath a customers car, it was still there when the car came in for the next service and still had power. Also found a fluke 77 in a broken vehicle i got cheap and then used it to finish the diagnosis.
i saw a YT video and a guy said he found a portable bandsaw in the case on the side of the road, i saw a ratchet on the side of the interstate and i turned around to get it and it was gone. I also saw a john deere riding lawn mower in the median of i80 look like it fell out of a trailer
Job sites giveth and job sites taketh
My best find was a Leatherman Micra. I also lost a pair of Journeyman series Kleins and also a 9” Philips screwdriver
Found a bunch of old beat up hand tools I didn't keep, but the things I have found and kept are: a red and black snap on leatherman type multitool, a snap on 1/4" dr 2 inch extension, a gedore 8mm combo wrench, an old craftsman flathead screwdriver with a puffy foam handle that spins, and a proto blackhawk adjustable wrench. And my personal favorite is a brand new catchy can! Lol I saw it on the side of the road omw to work one morning, and it just so happened that day I was going to be making several dump runs and my brute cans in the back of my truck already, so I stopped and checked it out and turns out it's my all time favorite trash can ever! Lol
If your unfamiliar with what a catchy can is, think of your basic Rubbermaid brute trashcan (it's a 20 or 25 gal) , but one side of the round lip at the top is flttened and extended upwards, giving you a trash can that can lie on the floor flat as if it was a dust pan do u can jist sweep or rake all ur junk right into it! Lol never seen one before then but now I love em n bout a smaller version since Lol.
Only thing is u can't really get a bag inside it but thas fine, I use it to collect yard waste and such, n if need be, use another can w a bag I'll dump into.
Ohh yeah, and a pair of klein wire strippers in what seemed to be brand new condition
I found a Craftsman 3/8 flex head ratchet about 40 years ago. I still have it but the head is too floppy to use. I can't figure a way to tighten it up
I guess I'm not paying attention as I don't think I've ever found a lost tool.
3:00 - "I see China written on it. I, you know, eliminate the middle man. I throw it into the garbage." Ouch. 🤣 Seriously now, times can change. Japanese products generally had a poor reputation in the 1950s and 1960s in the west. Imagine finding a Nepros ratchet or even a Koken socket on the street today...
A pair of those big Snap-On 'Stork' pliers... found under the hood of a neighbors car. Probably left by some rushing 'flat rate' guy. Neighbor said keep them as she didn't want them. They were filthy/nasty, but once cleaned up looked near new!
Crescent. Almost always have been able to fix them.
Fuller brand screwdrivers
I’m a mobile mechanic and find a lot of tools on the road. My most valuable find was a knipex 560. I’m sure whoever lost it was heartbroken.
My old side job was flipping cars and through it I have found tons of sockets and wrenches in vehicles, hell found a whole set in a box once.
I found a fully charged, Milwaukee M18 12AH Battery off of I-75 and Turnpike side of the interstate. Little scuffed on the side but works just fine that was 3 years ago.
I found an extra long Klein 1/4 screwdriver in the middle of a road. I saw it from far away said “that’s a Klein” parked and ran and grabbed it. It would have surely killed a tire on someone.
The sun just needs to barely be up to make that yellow plastic just shine suuuper yellow lol.. could spit one from a quarter mile away bet lol
Worked on the r.r. Found lots of tools on crossings,,,think the rough crossings would shake lost tools loose from hiding places……
Bought an old 1978 square body pickup for $2000 and got a free snap on socket in the bumper. 😀
My favourite hammer I found in a car I purchased. A Sykes-Pickavant straight pein & finishing hammer. In a car park a 300mm square shaft Stanley flat head screwdriver, huge and sturdy as it gets.
I found a Snap-On deep 10MM in a dumpster in front of a house being cleared out, was in a bag with some Craftsman sockets.
Urban legend 😂
Some I found in car engine bays at the junkyard or just lying in the middle of the street. I once found couple wrenches partly buried in dirt in a canyon area, seemed like it's been there for decades. They were so rusted that you can't tell the brand nor are they usable. I have magnet bar in my garage that I stick them all onto whenever I find stuff like that for decoration and as a conversation piece. The only Snap On found was a very old aluminum flashlight hiding in a 1990s Honda engine bay. And guess what? After replacing the battery, it still works!
Found a weird ratchet that was 3/8 one side of the head and 1/4 on the other side. Cousin found an Opinel folding knife that he let me keep, pretty sweet knife
Hello again, Doc
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I was working as a Aircraft Transient Alert Specialist on a over sea's Air Force contract. I launched and recovered military and commercial aircraft. Part of the job was checking for (Fod) Foreign Object Damage or Debris. Which was mostly flashlights, cellphones and some tools. Like pocket knives. The best one for me was a Spyderco knife. I turned in everything to the lost and found. I expressed my interest in the Spyderco knife. And I still use it as my EDC. Again thank you 😊
proto professional 12mm at picknpull, same day found a complete torx socket set in the trunk of a crown vic
I found a Mac tools bent axis 3/8” flex under the seat in my car. Dealership left me a nice present 🎉🎉.
The trainee I work with found a pair of Facom slip-joint pliers in a skip (dumpster) a couple of weeks ago, along with some other tools. I found a Proto lady foot pry bar lying in the road once.
I’ve found tools on my running routes often enough that I’ve started running with a fanny pack. I found a really graceful Gedore slip-joint pipe plier, a Husky folding utility knife, a Craftsman USA 9” 3/8-drive extension that I think is pretty old. A lot of good stuff out there if you keep your eyes peeled.
I love finding and bringing back to life, old tools….certainly not UA-cam worthy, but I enjoy the process just the same….
I found a 11mm snap on wrench in the street while riding my bike. Still have it and my father found an older 3/8 black S O ratchet lying in the road years ago. Needs a rebuild kit but the head seems very sloppy. I’m tempted to warranty it and see if they can do anything
I have also heard of really nice tools being found in cars, although that has never been the case for me personally.
I did find two pairs of older US made locking pliers in the same month once though, one MAC and one Vise-Grip.
ive found a few snap-on pocket screwdrivers and a crescent brand adjustable wrench. also a Wiha 1000v insulated #2 ph screwdriver in perfect shape, prob the best find.
I found a 10” USA craftsman adjustable wrench in good shape in a dumpster, just laying on top.
Found an old pair of Snap on wire strippers on the road. Odd style with sliding adjustment stop screw. They just sit in one of my boxes collecting dust, as they are not very convenient to use
Had a Napa store install a battery in my car once and a few days later when I went to open the hood to check my oil I found the 3/8 Carlyle round head ratchet still laying on my new battery that he had used to install it with. Still use that ratchet today 👍🏻
I left my snap on torch on the magnet underneath a customers car, it was still there when the car came in for the next service and still had power.
Also found a fluke 77 in a broken vehicle i got cheap and then used it to finish the diagnosis.
I found a 1/4 snap on ratchet under the hood of a car. It looked like it was used one time. I’ve had it for about 10 years now I use it every day
Montana must be like the book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs where tools just rain out of the sky occasionally.
i saw a YT video and a guy said he found a portable bandsaw in the case on the side of the road, i saw a ratchet on the side of the interstate and i turned around to get it and it was gone. I also saw a john deere riding lawn mower in the median of i80 look like it fell out of a trailer
#I found a Leatherman Juice & several Channellock pliers #420, #430, #440
I found a mini Kant Twist clamp, and mini Cincinnati C clamp when I was a kid and still use them often.
On road find tools the best i found a lot i take good ones for main box ir my to go bag the jank thats still useable go in the loaner box
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I work at a dealership on a main road through the city with about 10 other dealerships, I often seen sockets, screwdrivers,rags, etc all the time.
Popular mechanic tools. Found a couple of adjustable wrenches and a stubby screwdriver
I found a set of Mac wire crimper. Not the sheet metal type like that but a heavy thick type. Almost like linesman pliers but bigger.
Cheap screwdrivers. The best an Estwing carpenters hammer with leather wrap handle
found a lot of rock hammers, at least 5. Found a leatherman in the road in the 1990s. found a few chisels.
found a ruger 10/22 left behind at the shooting range before. managed to get it back to its owner.
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