02-10-2014, 04:23 PM
(06-05-2013, 10:12 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: For anyone needing to buy tools I would suggest getting a set of metric box wrenches 8 mm to 19 mm, a set of metric 6 point sockets same sizes, 5 and 6 mm allen sockets, a swivel ratchet, a 3" and a 6" socket extensions, a medium phillips screwdrive, medium and large flat blade screwdrivers and then individually buy your specialty sockets and/ or box end wrenches
22mm, 27mm, 32 mm ( or 1 1/4") and the 17 mm allen socket and a torque wrench ( if you are not confident on tightening fasteners)
I buy most of my stuff at Sears, or Harbor Freight but some specialty stuff I order from mcmaster-Carr.
http://www.mcmaster.com/
I must respectfully, yet strenuously disagree with this and with the orange hand-cleaner, (Gojo sucks bowling balls.) Phil Woods hand cleaner is superior in every way to Gojo. It cleans better, but is easier on the handskin, since it's made from woodpulp instead of pumice-stone. I used to think cracked, bleeding hands were a symbol of honor that all mechanics wore with pride, but that's just stupid. Phil Woods hand-cleaner is superior in every way IMO.
And none of us have an elbow-calibrator. I don't trust any mechanic too cheap or too much in a hurry to forgo a torque wrench.
