What tool/accessory/gadget do you think we should all get?

Katekate

Katekate

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I'm all for making things easier on ourselves. what have you found that you think we should all have?


Test radio. I have this one. https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01ARN28SQ

I used to use one with an analog tuner, but last year my transmitter got bumped and was on the wrong frequency, and I didn't notice because of the analog tuner.
So I bought this one with a digital tuner so I can verify frequency when I check the show each night. its a nice compact size, and it recharges with usb-c.



The other thing I'd like to recommend is a kneeling pad. - https://www.bunnings.com.au/citeco-kneeling-board_p0479869
I like this one because of the solid backer. it will bridge over metal roofing and always give you an even surface, and because its hard plastic you can actually scoot it sideways on the metal without standing up.

What would you like to share?
 
I'll 100% agree on testers. Just this year I was thinking it is time to get a network tester to check my cables to make sure they are working properly without just the swap and hope game. The network tester can help with finding network data issue, and just general cable health checks. This will allow me to just make specific length cables and test them to be correct.

Pixel testers are very useful also and I need to get a new one. I reversed the output polarity on my F-Test and it has not been the same since. I can't even to begin to say how annoyed I was not to be able to properly test strings and need to buy a new one.

Some sort of mobile organization system like either carpenters belt and bags or a vest with many pockets that a photographer would use. I have a small tool bag I carry around that I have to dig through to find what I need and 25% of the time what I want is somewhere else.

Duplicate tools! I'm not sure about others but I have multiple places to work on my stuff depending on year, weather and if the show is running or not. I'm really tired of having to run back between my garage and my work desk in the basement when I forget a tool because I was fixing things outside or building things in the basement.
1. Pixel Push / Pull tools are not used a lot but very nice when needed
2. Wire Cutters
3. Wire Strippers
4. Pliers
 
The one tool I carry at all times during setup and takedown is a pair of flush cutters. I use them to trim zip ties without leaving a sharp edge, cut zip ties off things, trim the excess coro when I drill through it, cut wires, and whatever else I might need to trim or cut.

These are actually my favorite, with the added bonus that they're cheap:
 
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