Christmas wish list: ideas for tools

rumatt · 11-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Let's get some ideas going for tools that we might add to our Christmas wish lists.

There's the obvious stuff, like basic tools, etc. But I'm thinking more along the lines of things you wouldn't buy for yourself right now, but might be cool to have some day. I'd rather get this kind of stuff than an ugly sweater that I never wear.

I'm mostly interested in ~$100 and less price range.

So far I have:

- Socket accessory kit (extenders, swivels joints, adaptors, etc)

- SK Screwdriver set Are these decent???

- 3-jaw gear puller. Will be handy if I ever replace any bushings.

But that's a lame list so far, and I'm coming up empty.

BahnBaum · 11-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Not sure what you already have, or how 'spensive you want to go....

easy out set

punch and chisel set

tap and die set

breaker bar

impact driver

dremel kit

SteveM · 11-26-2006, 05:59 PM

Roto-Zip
Torque wrench (inch and foot pounds)
1-inch Micrometer
Mity vac hand vaccuum
Mity vac oil sucker outer
Finish Nailer (air)
Milwaukee Sawz-All
MechanixWear gloves
Shop-Vac
Pressure Washer

OK, some are not specifically aoutomotive related.

dan · 11-26-2006, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahnBaum

Not sure what you already have, or how 'spensive you want to go....

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumatt

I'm mostly interested in ~$100 and less price range.

BahnBaum · 11-26-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makaveli

Ooops.

Yeah, that would rule out the tap and die, impact driver and maybe the dremel.

Alex

operknockity · 11-26-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahnBaum

Ooops.

Yeah, that would rule out the tap and die, impact driver and maybe the dremel.

Alex

Not if you got 'em from Harbor Freight. But then the

would still apply

bren · 11-26-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BahnBaum

Ooops.

Yeah, that would rule out the tap and die, impact driver and maybe the dremel.

Alex

I got a pretty nice metric tap/die set for under $100 at Sears the other day.

I would add:

-work lights http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidflk.0

-stubby wrenches http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

-offset wrenches http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

-telescoping mirror http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

-magnetic pick-up tool http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

bren · 11-26-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumatt

Let's get some ideas going for tools that we might add to our Christmas wish lists.

There's the obvious stuff, like basic tools, etc. But I'm thinking more along the lines of things you wouldn't buy for yourself right now, but might be cool to have some day. I'd rather get this kind of stuff than an ugly sweater that I never wear.

I'm mostly interested in ~$100 and less price range.

So far I have:

- Socket accessory kit (extenders, swivels joints, adaptors, etc)

- SK Screwdriver set Are these decent???

- 3-jaw gear puller. Will be handy if I ever replace any bushings.

But that's a lame list so far, and I'm coming up empty.

You can never have too many extensions and such.

SK are nice. I like that you can put a wrench on the shank.

You've wanted a gear puller for a while...go for it

Have you signed up for the Craftsman Club? Do that before buying anything.

rumatt · 11-26-2006, 11:53 PM

Good suggestions everyone!

*clyde* · 11-27-2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

I got a pretty nice metric tap/die set for under $100 at Sears the other day.

I would add:

-work lights http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidflk.0

I got this one instead today. More expensive, but when the nearest outlet is about 85 feet away and inside the house when it's cold outside, wired doesn't work that well. FWIW, the light worked great tonight while I was fixing the DVD player wiring some crackhead had done so it would actually work properly and the car's battery was disconnected and the streetlight was out and I couldn't find the flashlight. Of course, it didn't come from Sears with a full charge, and to fully charge the first time is supposed to take 15 hours, so I wound up running an extension cord from the kitchen out the front door, across the tire marks on the front yard to the Aramda which was parked on the street.

11-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#1
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Christmas wish list: ideas for tools Let's get some ideas going for tools that we might add to our Christmas wish lists. There's the obvious stuff, like basic tools, etc. But I'm thinking more along the lines of things you wouldn't buy for yourself right now, but might be cool to have some day. I'd rather get this kind of stuff than an ugly sweater that I never wear. I'm mostly interested in ~$100 and less price range. So far I have: - Socket accessory kit (extenders, swivels joints, adaptors, etc) - SK Screwdriver set Are these decent??? - 3-jaw gear puller. Will be handy if I ever replace any bushings. But that's a lame list so far, and I'm coming up empty. Last edited by rumatt; 11-26-2006 at 04:12 PM.

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BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	Not sure what you already have, or how 'spensive you want to go.... easy out set punch and chisel set tap and die set breaker bar impact driver dremel kit __________________

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SteveM Car Smitten Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2003 330i 6sp SP no sunrf! Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 707	Roto-Zip Torque wrench (inch and foot pounds) 1-inch Micrometer Mity vac hand vaccuum Mity vac oil sucker outer Finish Nailer (air) Milwaukee Sawz-All MechanixWear gloves Shop-Vac Pressure Washer OK, some are not specifically aoutomotive related. __________________ =Steve=

11-26-2006, 11:53 PM	#9
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Good suggestions everyone!