Don't break the bank on tools - a good metric set from Craftsman (1/2 and 3/8 ratchet sets) and a good set of Allen key sockets (not the "L" shaped keys) will make you dangerous. Tool storage can be very expensive, just ask your local mechanic how much his toolbox cost - be sure to sit down when he tells the figure.
Again, Sears has decent stuff - not necessarily on the level of Strap-On, Mac, or Cornhole but for the hobbyist, it's fine AND it has a nice lifetime warranty <G>. If you want to invest in a tool box, start with a "top" box as it will have room for all your hand tools. A bottom box is nice but the drawers tend to be huge and are better suited for holding large, less utilized tools such as air ratchets. Air compressor? YES - a smallish 25 gallon compressor will do most all tasks and it's shouldn't be loud enough for your neighbors to complain. If they do, shut the garage door when the compressor "charges". Matthew >________________________________ > From: Larry Velez <[email protected]> >To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 1:03 PM >Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? > >Hey 16vers, > >I can't believe this list has existed for 10+ years now. Thanks for all who >have kept it alive. > >I am in NYC and like many New Yorkers, have lived my existence in a series of >apartments, sometimes with a parking spot but that's it. No room for tools. > >My wife and I are thinking of biting the bullet and buying a house with a two >car garage. > >This means I might finally have room for tools and working on the 91 GTI 16V. > >Wondering if anyone has a suggestion on where to find a list of tools that >would make up a pretty good set for working on the 16V. > >Even an "ultimate" list would help as I could draw the line somewhere and >start accumulating the most important tools. I guess I will also need some >storage for said tools so any garage "furniture" companies would be welcome >also. Your favorite brands would also help. As for budget, I don't >expect to be working on other cars so I don't need indestructible tools but I >also understand the value of a good tool. Also not sure if an air >compressor would be too loud for a residential street - are there such things >as consumer-level air tools? > >Thanks all, > >Larry >91 GTI 16V >99.5 A4 1.8T >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
