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Title: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Snowbum on 10/09/08 at 13:44:02 I got my bike about 4 months ago, and I am looking to do my own maint/wrenching when all possible. I was wondering would a good mechanics set, like a craftsman kit work, or am I looking for something that says specifically "impact" tools or sockets etc... I would like to get a mechanics kit, I have seen some at sears, I just don't want to buy crap and regret it. Thanks in advance Scott |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by bill67 on 10/09/08 at 13:52:59 The tool kit that comes with it will do about everything you need to do for maintenance. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by verslagen1 on 10/09/08 at 14:06:45 A standard set of sockets and wrenches in metric is mostly what you'll need. And an impact driver for the hard to remove stuff. Some stuff you'll use every time and some once in a blue moon. Where I have craftsman wrenches and sockets, the oversize sockets are harbour freight. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by steely on 10/09/08 at 15:31:10 I am with Verslagen, I have a fairly nice set of Craftsman tools that I bought about 10 years ago, and I have never regretted it. I have a Harbor Freight impact driver that I don't use often, but it is very nice to have when I need it. All of the oversize sockets that I use on the bike are from Harbor Freight as well. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by EssForty on 10/09/08 at 16:46:39 Costco has a very nice Crescent tools mechanics starter set in SAE & Metric that I would recommend. Comes in a nice case. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11289920&search=crescent%20tools&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=crescent%20tools&Ntt=crescent%20tools&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 Also, sometimes you can find great deals on Mac Tools or Snap On sold on Ebay. I got a great set of used metric deep offset box wrenches on Ebay that come in handy when adjusting valve clearances. Hard to beat Snap-ON quality IMHO. I have some Harbour Freight stuff too. I got some T-handled Metric hex wrenches and their Impact Driver. Little odds and ends. Generally I go there for specialty, low use items since the quality is poor but the price is dirt cheap. Your core toolkit ought to be quality chrome vanadium steel that is ANSI certified. It will pay off in the long run. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by steely on 10/09/08 at 18:40:39 6B697C6767667B617B080 wrote:
Amen to that! |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by verslagen1 on 10/09/08 at 18:45:14 3E39282821344D0 wrote:
Amen to that! [/quote] And Haliluya! ;D |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Jay on 10/09/08 at 21:21:42 Craftsman for the everyday stuff. You'll not regret. Harbor Frieght for the once in a while. Look to replace the tool kit that came with the bike with some quality tools (don't use part of your home set!). |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Snowbum on 10/10/08 at 07:29:57 Awesome, thanks for all the great recomendations, I will go tool shopping this weekend if the lady will allow :) Scott |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Robertomoe on 10/10/08 at 14:53:03 My list: Wrenches Socket Set Plier Set Knife Screwdriver Set All of these you can get for 15-20 dollars each at an autozone or home depot. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Demin on 10/10/08 at 15:28:43 Tools?I love tools! ;DStart with quality tools like Craftsman,SK...... I still have the tools I started with 30 years ago(holly cow I'm soundin' old)You will never regret buying quality basic tools,then add on as needed like everybody has been saying.So far I'm at about $10,000 into tools,and needing to start ANOTHER box for aviation stuff. This is only one box. http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/09/17/bikepics-1027311-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by steely on 10/10/08 at 22:33:29 Holy nuts, demin! Tearing into it again? Best of luck! You always seem to build a good lookin' bike! |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by rigidchop on 10/11/08 at 13:38:47 i buy alot of tools and if you want good ratchets don't go with craftsman, buy sk, husky, or snap on. craftsman ratchet quality has gone down the toilet. and almost all tools have a lifetime warranty anymore. warranty doesn't mean crap, i want tools that'll actually last a lifetime. my husky and sk ratchets are pretty old and are awsome. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Demin on 10/11/08 at 13:47:15 Nope,that's an old pic.It's the only one with my box in it.That bike is long gone,sold in back in June. |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by bill67 on 10/11/08 at 15:51:44 Buy cheap tools and you want lose them |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by dropoutjohn on 10/11/08 at 17:07:49 595257570D0C3B0 wrote:
true, but i have broken a few of the wrenches inmy oem tool kit... my suggestion is to buy the biggest craftsman metric kit you can afford. one with open end/box wrenches and ratchet drives. deep and shallow well sockets are necessary too! if you break something, you can use that lifetime guarantee at any sears location. snap-on fits better, but it's big $ and not as convenient for replacing... |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by Snowbum on 10/11/08 at 20:35:02 Thanks guys for all your suggestions, I have started with a metric craftsman kit, and some open ended wrenches. Did my first oil change today, it was so easy, and only took me about 25 minutes, including filter change... I figure next time it won't take any time at all. Thanks again, Scott |
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Title: Re: Good toolkit to start wrenching Post by mick on 10/11/08 at 20:43:57 I don,t have any wrenches, however I do have a nice set of "Spanners" from sears garenteed for life,for big spanners I use my brother in laws wrenches (he's American) ;) |
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