Basic Tools

travster · 06-19-2008, 12:08 AM

I want to become a lot more involved with the mechanical aspects of the Cougar. What are some tools that will actually see some use? I don't really have a lot of space for a bunch of tools that I'll never use, which is why I'd like to keep it as streamlined as possible

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ov3n · 06-19-2008, 12:13 AM

8, 10, 13 mm sockets.

thousandlegs · 06-19-2008, 12:20 AM

ramp stands, universal joint socket adapter, wd40, wire stripper, torx screwdrivers, a magnet on a stick and small hands

Goldie · 06-19-2008, 12:43 AM

metric socket sets (regular and deep) have been the most useful for me - and hardly take up any room

ov3n · 06-19-2008, 12:50 AM

Or you could just keep a Goldie in your closet. It is a treasure trove of good information :-D

MaverickFlyer · 06-19-2008, 01:14 AM

Buy a have descent socket set not some cheap brand. Trust me, you will thank yourself later for doing so. Cheap sockets tend to break and strip bolts. A nice screwdriver set, wrench set, Vise grips. It really depends on what type of work you want to do.

travster · 06-19-2008, 04:36 PM

What are some good brands to purchase?

thousandlegs · 06-19-2008, 04:43 PM

well, craftsman hand tools (not power tools) are guaranteed forever, stanley is also a good tool brand and a bit less expensive

travster · 06-19-2008, 04:48 PM

Stanley Tools 40-pc. Mechanics Tools Set : Target

So is that a good socket set

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MaverickFlyer · 06-19-2008, 04:59 PM

I would personally stick with craftsman.

06-19-2008, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Basic Tools I want to become a lot more involved with the mechanical aspects of the Cougar. What are some tools that will actually see some use? I don't really have a lot of space for a bunch of tools that I'll never use, which is why I'd like to keep it as streamlined as possible .

06-19-2008, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
ov3n King Cock Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 8,146	Re: Basic Tools 8, 10, 13 mm sockets. __________________ VOTE NOW FOR SOUTH BEND - COUGARFEST 2009 LOCATION!

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thousandlegs Proud Papa Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,360	Re: Basic Tools ramp stands, universal joint socket adapter, wd40, wire stripper, torx screwdrivers, a magnet on a stick and small hands __________________ 1997 Cadillac Catera - me 2009 Hyundai Sonata - wife

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Goldie Calendar Lady Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,419 Images: 174 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Basic Tools metric socket sets (regular and deep) have been the most useful for me - and hardly take up any room __________________ CougarDB CarDomain TeamNECO garage MySpace NECO Northwest come buy some NECO goodies

06-19-2008, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
ov3n King Cock Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 8,146	Re: Basic Tools Or you could just keep a Goldie in your closet. It is a treasure trove of good information :-D __________________ VOTE NOW FOR SOUTH BEND - COUGARFEST 2009 LOCATION!

06-19-2008, 01:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
MaverickFlyer 3L Roush 'S' Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 20,809 Images: 6	Re: Basic Tools Buy a have descent socket set not some cheap brand. Trust me, you will thank yourself later for doing so. Cheap sockets tend to break and strip bolts. A nice screwdriver set, wrench set, Vise grips. It really depends on what type of work you want to do. __________________ 3L 99 Rio Red MTX , 91 306 Dech Coupe, 90 302 Twin Turbo Fox Rod, 88 LX Coupe, 96 Contour, Official Member of Ontario NECO, and MC-NECO PROUD MEMBER OF THE ND4SPD ARMY RED GLOVES RULE! See Ya Up Front! Greg Moore: 1975 - 1999 If you wanna Play, you gotta Pay! RIP Maverick

06-19-2008, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Re: Basic Tools What are some good brands to purchase?

06-19-2008, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
thousandlegs Proud Papa Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,360	Re: Basic Tools well, craftsman hand tools (not power tools) are guaranteed forever, stanley is also a good tool brand and a bit less expensive __________________ 1997 Cadillac Catera - me 2009 Hyundai Sonata - wife

06-19-2008, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
travster NECO Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 62	Re: Basic Tools Stanley Tools 40-pc. Mechanics Tools Set : Target So is that a good socket set ?

06-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
MaverickFlyer 3L Roush 'S' Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 20,809 Images: 6	Re: Basic Tools I would personally stick with craftsman. __________________ 3L 99 Rio Red MTX , 91 306 Dech Coupe, 90 302 Twin Turbo Fox Rod, 88 LX Coupe, 96 Contour, Official Member of Ontario NECO, and MC-NECO PROUD MEMBER OF THE ND4SPD ARMY RED GLOVES RULE! See Ya Up Front! Greg Moore: 1975 - 1999 If you wanna Play, you gotta Pay! RIP Maverick

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