Tools for DIY projects

[dallison]

jack stands and i would say creeper, but it's difficult to get under this car witha creeper when it's jacked up.

I can't even begin to say how much this cheap, little tool has helped me working on my cars....



in the past, I never had enough light in hard to reach spaces...with the "head light", I'm never fumbling around with one hand on a wrench and the other on a light.

Best of luck with the repairs!

[landrovered]

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I do all of my own work and one of the best things to have in addition to the above mentioned is a set of ratchet type box end wrenches. They are great for places where a normal socket/ratchet won't fit and flopping a normal wrench is a PIA.

Also a set of sockets for rounded off bolts can save you a lot of frustration when the enevitable happens or someone before you has done shoddy work.

A collection of fluids and other things will make your life easier. Loctite, dilectic grease, Anti sieze, PB Blaster, a torch, angle grinder, rivet gun and plenty of zip ties.

Breaker bar, torque wrench, plug gap feeler guage, swivel for your ratchet, test light, multimeter a good set of cover alls and a box of the blue rubber gloves.

You can do it yourself, take your time, ask lots of questions and take a break when you get frustrated or confused.

[Spinnaker]

Sears is having a promotion right now:
10% off on online orders $199 - $349
15% off on $350
You can order online and pickup at the store.

Check out Harbor Freight for basic wrenches, they are really inexpensive there. Wrenches are pretty basic tools that you don't have to worry about the quality as much as other types to tools (power). There's a Harbor Freight down by Ikea in Renton, and a new store by the Fred Meyer on NE 20th & 148th in Bellevue.
See ya on the streets (and curves) of Seattle and if you sail, beware of the Duck Dodge on Lake Union!

PS - One of my favorite drives is SE Green Valley Rd, between Auburn and Black Diamond, with a mandatory stop at the Black Diamond Bakery, and then a jog over to Rooter's Barbeque by Lake Sawyer, to finish off the calorie counting.