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Old 12-15-2011, 10:24 AM
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I need some tools

I have a $100 gift card to sears. Might as well get some tools. I have most of the basics. Sockets and screw drivers and wrenches. I need other stuff. What tool should I definitely not be without? I was thinking a mityvac. What are some suggestions you have?

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Old 12-15-2011, 10:43 AM
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metric allen wrench set, 1/4 drive socket set, torx screwdrivers, socket extensions.
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Old 12-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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Mityvac sounds good. I also get a lot of use out of my gearwrenches when working in tight areas. Maybe a set of flare nut wrenches? An offset screwdriver can also be handy to have.

Have fun tool shopping!
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Definitely a mity-vac.

They carry a thread chaser now:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Handy, I've used mine more times than I can count.

Torque wrenches.
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Definitely a mity-vac.

They carry a thread chaser now:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Handy, I've used mine more times than I can count.

Torque wrenches.

All my mity-vacs have crapped out. I am looking for something a little sturdier.
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jumbo adjustable wrench
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Old 12-15-2011, 10:56 AM
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I've had this one:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
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Ratcheting, reversible combination wrenches.

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

These are good, too, but sometimes the heads are too big for tight quarters.

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Old 12-15-2011, 11:21 AM
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Check out the local sear sales right now, there are some great sales going on with 1/2 off on some of the gear Wrenches. i just bought a set last night, 7 piece XL X-Beam combination open/ratchet $79.99 sale $39.99

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

online listed for $35.99.

Never pay full retail. wish I was in Oregon now, no sales tax.


I saw over at Costco Craftsman metal 3 drawer tool boxes for $39.99, Sears has the same box for $59.99
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Ratcheting, reversible combination wrenches.
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Old 12-15-2011, 12:57 PM
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Sears just had massive tool sale. I almost bought a set of pry bars for $16. Normal price is $35.

Go to toolguyd.com for deals
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All my mity-vacs have crapped out. I am looking for something a little sturdier.
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Gear wrenches are AWSOME! They work great for removing/installing glow plugs. I think the X-beams will be under my tree in a week.
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Comfy pillows for your flat old seats.
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Comfy pillows for your flat old seats.
I only need them on one side of my seat. That way I sit level.

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