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This gives a training overview of Hofmann Monty Tire changer tire bead assist tools.

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Learn how to turn rough-sawn lumber into straight, square stock with basic woodworking machinery in the latest episode of FineWoodworking.com’s video series Getting Started in Woodworking.

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Interactive Safety Solutions offers the world’s only visual HSE safety management program for the construction industry. The program consists of a comprehensive Data CD and a range of DVDs highlighting program requirements for the cost effective implementation of a world class health safety and environmental management program.

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I’ve just bought my first home (YAY!)
but we kinda lack a toolbox…
We have hardwood & tile floors & tile countertops, in case that makes any difference!
(we have various kinds screwdrivers, a hammer, a level, a utlity knife, a tape measure)

i was thinking we NEED to get a screw gun / drill…
what other tools should we get for it?
o0h! i think i’ll need a dremel as well, one of the tiles on the counter is badly cracked


Buy a good quality 3/8 cordless drill. ($100) If you have a hammer, plier, side cutter, slip joint plier, tape measure, screwdrivers, etc, you might want to add a few power tools. a decent jig saw will likely get used more than a circular saw unless you get into heavy construction.

I would then be looking for a small aircompressor (2 hp) and a couple of nail guns. One for small trim nails, and one for larger nails. With that, you can do a lot of things.

Another great item is a box of nitrile gloves. (100 per box at less than $10) You will keep your hands clean of stains, glues, and dirt.

How much money worth of tools approximately I have to have, in order for me to get a job after I graduate my school ( Tech. College for Automotive Technician) How much should I plan on spending for tools during my education and right after college to get a job?

A decent tool box (empty) will run you somewhere in the neighborhood of $2500-$3000. A good, minimum set of basic tools will cost you around $1500.
The college that you are going to attend can give you a suggested list of all of the tools that you will need throughout the courses.

Hey!…sorry…just passing through..didn’t see you ladies talking. he.. he.. battery powered huh……must be cooking stuff.

( it’s a 1/24 replica of a post auto lift )

good luck

What’s a good brand of power tool that will hold up under heavy use. I’m getting tired of wearing them out and buying new ones that fail after six months.

I’ve either worn out or had malfunctions with all of the brands mentioned so far. I favor Milwaukee ( I think someone mentioned that) and Porter Cable. Professional brands cost a lot more but will last a lifetime. Powermatic, Wadkin and Altendorfer make good table saws. If you can get old Delta stuff it can be rebuilt indefinitely.

I’m looking for tool sets, and I need to know which ones are decent. If I get an automotive set, I’d like it to have a full metric/SAE socket wrench set.

Part of the reason that they sell Craftsman sets in such large sets, with over 100 socket in a set in some cases, is that you will find reasons for all of the different sockets, even though you often will get 3 of the same size. For instance, a 6 sided socket is the best if you need to get a very firm grip on a tight nut. But if you have a very small range of motion, a 12 sided socket will help you get the socket on the nut whereas you may not have the proper angle with a 6 sided socket.

Deep well sockets are very useful for certain jobs, including ones where the bolt is too long for the smaller sockets. They also have angled sockets that allow you to get into tight areas that cannot be approached straight on.

I don’t work for sears or anything, but i noticed that they currently have a 96 or 98 socket set on sale for just under $$100. It had all three socket wrench sizes, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 in it. Looked like a pretty good deal to me.

If you actually are a real mechanic you probably want to go with something better than craftsman. Snap-On is the name I have been told is one of the best. At a refinery I worked at I often saw Rigid tools.

Good luck

Classic scene from the film “Scum” – 1979 version, by Alan Clarke. Carlin goes to confront the “daddy” of “B” wing, posing the question “where’s yer tool?”

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