OK, since I'm setting up here and trying to get all the tools I need, I thought I'd see what you guys would recommend. Here's what I've got:
About every socket needed
About every screwdriver needed
About every pliers and adjustable wrench needed
Lots of crowbars and prybars
Several drills (still need a cordless one)
DA sander
HVLP sprayer
Impart wrench
Air ratchet
Grinder, angle grinder, and cutoff tool
Sawzall
Chop saw
Rotisserie
Lots of jackstands and a good jack
Powdercoating setup with oven
MIG welder (coming soon)
Lots of drop lights and things
And probably some other stuff I can't think of. What tools do you guys think I should get my hands on?
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You may be a ways off from needing this, but how about:
heat gun
wire splicer / crimper
butt connectors
solder
soldering gun
heat shrink
test light
wire loom
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1998 Trans Am - BMR drop springs, BMR LCA relos, Bilstein shocks, Sportmax 18x9.5 wheels, lots of goodies, 6-spd swap, lQ9 swap
1968 Camaro (Patriot Dream project) - Iron LS1, T56, lowered and nitroused PT machine PatriotDream.org - Help make a soldier's dream come true
a plasmatorch i couldnt live without mine... a good stationary grinder... one with long abrasive bands... a TIG welder, tube bender, a lathe.... a lift an oxy acetylene torch... and the list just goes on...
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Elwood:We're 105 miles from Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half pack of cigarettes, it's dark out and we're wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
How about a good press and a parts washer , I use both of mine.
amen to the press..... the partswasher just makes me jealoux
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Elwood:We're 105 miles from Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half pack of cigarettes, it's dark out and we're wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
well it depends what you plan on building. im building my tools also. youll never have enough tools. i know i wont.
heres some equiptment i have and love.
2 sheet metal brakes, one is box and pan.
Tig welder with out a doubt! body hammers.
plama cutter.
bead roller
shrinker/strecher
shot bags
horizontial/ vertical bandsaw. A must if you work with and box or round tubing.
Mandrel tubing bender(next on my list)
Vertical mill
stud gun for body work.
Lots of air tools!!!!
and many more.
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Which tools would you guys recommend?
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