(snip) from Rich
Wigglers are attachments to a socket wrench in which the socket and a
universal joint are joined
into a unitary item.
(endsnip)

Rich is correct, those are extemely handy. Search for "flex socket" at
sears.

They also make extensions for socket wrenches that are reverse tapered on
the square male end, thus allowing univeral joint type flexing between it
and a regular socket to a lesser degree. Very handy, especially in high
torque applications where the universal joint is causing you problems. Do a
search for wobble extension at sears or harbor freight.

Also, for those partially stripped or rusted bolt heads or odd shaped heads
(like wing nuts), get the "gator grip" universal socket (search for "gator
grip" at sears).

These things are amazing, and really do work. I highly recommend that this
socket be a part of anyone's tool kit.

No connection etc . . . (but I do know my tools).

CUAgain,
Daniel Meyer
http://cuagain.manilasites.com

I am thinking about a few of  the useful hand tools I have acquired
that are time saving, give you an extra hand, or fit where others
don't.  I have a few favorites.

General tools:
u-joint and extensions for 1/4" rachet; most kits don't include these
but I find them to be very useful.
flexible pickup tool; little claws to reach out and grab all those
things you drop in tight places.  Smaller versions are great for
starting screws that you can barely reach.
vernier calipers; the cheep kind that measures to 1/32"
Stainless Steel MegaPro 15 in 1 screw driver; has best system for
storing bits in the handel and doesn't rust.
Brother P-touch electronic lable printer; for all the things that
deserve to be labeled

Electrical Tools:
Pistol grip automatic wire stripper; does a great job of easily
stripping a precise amount of insolation from cable from about 22AWG
to 10AWG.
Alligator clip attachment for test leads: has a female socket that
accepts the test lead from your volt meter, allows you to free up a
hand while taking readings.
cable tie tool; tensions and trims cable ties, mine is $5 plastic
cheepo from the hardware store.

Finally I am becoming a big fan of the flashlight that uses
rechargeable batteries from my drill.  It works great where I don't
want to drag a florescent trouble light.

Ross Fleming        rossflem@serv.net
S/V Renown          Gulfstar 39
Seattle, Washington  http://renoun.net

Ross Fleming wrote:
Stainless Steel MegaPro 15 in 1 screw driver; has best system for
storing bits in the handel and doesn't rust.

REPLY
Ever since twigging onto the Hex drive systtem of screw driver tips, I have
reduced my tool box weight considerably.

I now carry two handles;  a Megapro and a Pic Quick. Here in Canada most
screw heads are the square drive "Robertson" style.
In addition, I now have a small case containing sockets drivers with hex
shanks long reach bits and a selection of other hex shank bits. I also have
an adaptor that converts the hex shank to a 1/4" socket drive.
Since most of my electrical work only requires light torque, a 1/4"  socket
drive with both short and long sockets is sufficient. This is supplemented
by a 3/8"  drive.
In addition to the interchangable bits in one screw driver handle I have one
big honking flat screwdrive which does double duty as a pry bar for
alternator belt tightening and a general purpose lever where needed.
The new Robo grip pliers also supplement a whole collection of other types I
previously used to schlep around.
I estimate my tool kit weight has been cut in half as a result of these
changes.

Arild