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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: High Ridge Missouri
You will NEVER have enough tools.
I have approximately 90k in tools and still find more every day that I could use.
What I've found is do what you can with what you have. If you can borrow it and need to do so fine.
If you have to borrow it more than once or think you'll need it again BUY IT.
I have approximately 90k in tools and still find more every day that I could use.
What I've found is do what you can with what you have. If you can borrow it and need to do so fine.
If you have to borrow it more than once or think you'll need it again BUY IT.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 119
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From: Albuquerque NM
Beer and magnets
yeah, I forgot to mention I've got one of those extendable magnetic wands with an LED in the tip. I've also got a set of wobbles that I'm sure will come in handy when I change my plugs in a few weeks.
WW, I forgot to mention the beer because I was drunk and shopping for tools on the internet...think I'm going to regret that when my wife sees the balance!
I've got mostly Craftsman stuff just because I grew up on a farm watching my grandpa weld 6ft cheater bars to 1 1/2 inch craftsman wrenches to break loose the nuts that hold the discs on the discer. They seldom broke and if it did he busted the tac weld and returned it for a new one the next time he went to town. They probably aren't that good anymore but some ideas die hard.
I've got a Harbor Freight here in Albuquerque so I might swing by there and see what they've got.
Friz, where did you get that mighty vac thing?
Skybolt...nice Eagle pic...belong to any flying forums?
WW, I forgot to mention the beer because I was drunk and shopping for tools on the internet...think I'm going to regret that when my wife sees the balance!
I've got mostly Craftsman stuff just because I grew up on a farm watching my grandpa weld 6ft cheater bars to 1 1/2 inch craftsman wrenches to break loose the nuts that hold the discs on the discer. They seldom broke and if it did he busted the tac weld and returned it for a new one the next time he went to town. They probably aren't that good anymore but some ideas die hard.
I've got a Harbor Freight here in Albuquerque so I might swing by there and see what they've got.
Friz, where did you get that mighty vac thing?
Skybolt...nice Eagle pic...belong to any flying forums?
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Wentzville MO
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Tokyo
Buy a Helms' Manual and read the listing of tools they recommend.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...EWML7THL990PP0
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2...EWML7THL990PP0
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Salt Lake City Utah
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
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From: El Paso Texas
Yep. I will cop to buying some stuff from them for the toolbox in my fifth wheel, etc, but for wrenching on the Vette, I buy good stuff.
The mighty vac came from Pep Boys if I remember correctly....most parts stores sell them
It's also great for testing cruise servos, EGR valves, pumping brake fluid out of the master cylinder, etc.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 713
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From: Melbourne Fl.
Every thing said here is great, but one more thing, stay with American made tools. I would stay away from Craftsman tools as they are now made in China and you'll be running back and forth swapping tools when sockets and torxs break, and they will. Nothing is more aggravating than having to stop what you're doing and run back to Sears for another tool.
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I like their ratching box end wrenches. They work great in tight spots.
Warren
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Houston Texas
Actually they don't. I worked as a mechanic for many years and they would strip or break if used on a daily basis. I would exchange them but after a while I was told they were not for professional use and there would be no more exchanging them. So, whatever broke I replaced with Mac or Snapon depending on what truck got there first.
