^ That's the expensive solution, no bueno.

If it can be attained somehow, AIR COMPRESSOR. An air ratchet can be a lifesaver. Something more realistic though is a spin disk; bit of a small task, but helpful when it comes to removing and tightening bolts and whatnot.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 31, 2013 - 9:25 AM

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That's my next thing to have in my garage. An air compressor.

I found myself using a small portable tool chest with a set of combination wrenches, 3/8" + 1/2" rachets with deepwell + normal sockets. Set of extensions, elbow joints, 2 small + 2 large screwdrivers, several small files, a dead blow hammer and an oil filter wrench.
In my garage i keep a 4" grinder, 250 ft-lb impact gun, torque sticks and impact sockets + spare sockets and wrenches for modifying. Last but not least a 2 ton low pro jack with 1 small set of 2 ton jackstands and 1 large set of 6 ton jack stands and a creeper...

I need an air compressor as well.

In all of my years of working on cars, I have found the best tool known to man. ARE YOU READY? HERE IT IS!


Seriously though, it makes life a million times better when it comes to working on cars. Doesn't really matter what other tools you have if you can't fully utilize them, and a lift allows you to do just that. Pneumatic tools come in second I'd say, that or a close first to a lift. Of course you must really work on your own cars a lot for any of this to remotely start paying for itself. Realistically the best thing is to buy a Craftsman 200+ piece mechanic's set when they're on sale, it'll do just about everything you'd want to do with your car while it's out in your driveway/garage.

my dremal so many uses

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i do appreciate the dermel. i have the 7700 and the 3000. the 7700 is battery operated and the 300o is corded. the 7700 is more of a basic tool (speed and battery life) but is nice do to size and cordless. the 3000 has more power behind it. both serve their purpose. get tool. if ya don't have on get one.

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