need some new tool suggestions

[Tailgate]

I just bought one of those handy carts on wheels. It took me 2-3 hours (this includes beer time) to assemble it. It's great! Has three shelves and I can roll it to wherever I please. Example: beer somewhere on middle shelf, service manual on top, various FZ6 mods on top ready to unpackage, tools, bolts and stuff on bottom shelf. Maybe a portable radio on top too? I got the cart at an auto parts store for a closeout price ($20). It's great because my Craftsman 3 level toolbox is too cumbersome to roll around.

 

[madmanmaigret]

Yes, a big 60gal compressor is great, but I use my little 1.5hp 4gal one the most. It can be carried anywhere, will run a air ratchet or a 3/8 impact with no trouble. It can also run 2 framing nailers or four finish nailers perfectly. Granted this will not supplement my big one for running a air sander, but it was the best $90 (on sale) I have spent. This way I do not have to constantly fill my portable air tank multiple times to fill my car tires. Something to consider.



Oh, and if you are doing house work, a decent quality fish tape is priceless also. As is a nice miter saw, table saw, sander and this could go on for ever.

A nice grease gun may come in handy, along with a bearing packer. Then your parts are going to be dirty so a parts washer may end up on your list too.

not so much wood working but I do have most of that (did some framing in my younger days)

parts washer......yes

damn this list is getting long

 

[madmanmaigret]

I am not sure whether Sears would carry the Skeletool CX, but I ordered my online:
Leatherman Skeletool CX

I have a gerber multi tool that is similar and he lives under my seat now! :thumbup:

 

[madmanmaigret]

I just bought one of those handy carts on wheels. It took me 2-3 hours (this includes beer time) to assemble it. It's great! Has three shelves and I can roll it to wherever I please. Example: beer somewhere on middle shelf, service manual on top, various FZ6 mods on top ready to unpackage, tools, bolts and stuff on bottom shelf. Maybe a portable radio on top too? I got the cart at an auto parts store for a closeout price ($20). It's great because my Craftsman 3 level toolbox is too cumbersome to roll around.

shop cart, another thing I didn't think of thanks:thumbup:

 

[fudge_FZ6]

+1 on the ratcheting box end wrenches (aka gear wrenches). we use the at work and they are the best thing since slice bread. They also make them in the normal straight version I just couldn't find a pic.

 

[reiobard]

+1 on the ratcheting box end wrenches (aka gear wrenches). we use the at work and they are the best thing since slice bread. They also make them in the normal straight version I just couldn't find a pic.

the twist version freaks me out a little bit. I vote for the straight version since i would LOVE to have a set for myself.

 

[fudge_FZ6]

here they are

 

[trampld]

here they are

Nice find - those are the ones I was trying to describe.

 

[reiobard]

those are much less scary to me...

 

[madmanmaigret]

those are much less scary to me...

they (craftsman) also carry one that the ratcheting side pivots to get into even tighter places.... they are on the list. let me see if I can find a pic

 

[madmanmaigret]

they (craftsman) also carry one that the ratcheting side pivots to get into even tighter places.... they are on the list. let me see if I can find a pic

here we go

 

[reiobard]

here we go

those are nice, and not as scary, although do they slip and turn while in use? I can't imaging you can get much leverage when it is at a 90 degree, but slight angles when necessary would be nice.

 

[Nelly]

I am after one of these?

Might find one in Lemington Spa?

 

[reiobard]

I am after one of these?

Might find one in Lemington Spa?

Ahhh, the best tool of all...

 

[jsteinb95]

Does Sears have chain breakers??

 

[reiobard]

Does Sears have chain breakers??

they have dremels and cutoff wheels. would that suit your needs to take the chain off? If it is junk i just cut it off, otherwise i have no real need to take it off

 

[Botch]

This thread inspires more G.A.S. than curling up with an Aerostich catalog!

I'd love one of them wheeled stands that raise a bike up by either the front or rear axle, would be a great complement to the centerstand.

EDIT: whoops, didn't see it had to be spent at Sears. Do you have a trouble light?

 

[reiobard]

they have motorcycle lifts, that might be an idea. I personally don't know if I would trust one, but apparently they are safe.

 

[FZ1inNH]

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/04691579000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

 

[reiobard]

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/04691579000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

as an accessory to:

I am after one of these?

Might find one in Lemington Spa?