The mentor's tool box.

[JCharlton]

Zip ties!

Helpful list, thanks.

[FrankJ]

Nice list.

Duct tape? Don't leave home without it.

I would add a box/open end wrench set. I only use adjustable wrenches when I don't have the right wrench.

[Nate Laverdure]

Originally Posted by FrankJ

Duct tape? Don't leave home without it.

I find that storing low-quality duct tape in the intense heat of my car results in an adhesive that's runny and gross. I've started keeping this stuff instead.

[Jay H 237]

I have 2 plastic toolboxes I carry and will take either one or both inside depending on what I need.

Added to what's basically been mentioned is:

tape measure (16')
Sharpies
magnet
Gear Wrenches (SAE) [Sears has these on sale for 1/2 price sometimes during different holidays]
Common taps/tap drills/center drill/counter sink
tap handle
step drill
combination square
1/2" Milwaukee Magnum Hole shooter drill (this takes up half of one of my toolboxes! This drill is an animal and handles 90% of the stuff I need a drill for. There are times when a smaller drill or battery powered is needed though)

10' extension cord for above drill

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Nate Laverdure

I find that storing low-quality duct tape in the intense heat of my car results in an adhesive that's runny and gross. I've started keeping this stuff instead.

Ahh, the joys of gaff tape.

There is no tape more prized and beloved by my team's students and mentors. Expensive, but (provided you're using is effectively) worth every penny.

[DELurker]

Originally Posted by cadandcookies

Ahh, the joys of gaff tape.

There is no tape more prized and beloved by my team's students and mentors. Expensive, but (provided you're using is effectively) worth every penny.

As I work for a different division of the company that makes this, I can say that it's pretty good too. Of course, nothing beats true Rigger's Tape.