I like having a compressor but you're right, I don't use it that often, mostly b/c it's such a PITA to charge the tank. Since I have a compressor and air tools, I haven't ventured into electric impacts although I've used some and do like their portability. Given the prices, I may have to buy one as my Christmas gift to myself.
>________________________________ > From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> >To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >Cc: Matthew Yip <[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 7:02 PM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? > >Agree that air tools are the last thing needed when just starting out. >Harbor freight has lots of stuff cheap that works well. Check out >their $300+ tool cabinets. Full ball bearing drawers and excellent >reviews. Their jacks and stands can save you some money too. A >craigslist search could get you some deals too. > >As much as I work on cars I still get by witha only a 2 gal >compressor. I use it for an impact on occasion and lots of times to >blow off stuff. Again, not needed but handy. > >One of my favorite tools is a 1/4 electric impact with adapters for >sockets. Yea, I went cheap with the hf brand for $25 with battery. I >love this tool and will buy another if it quits on me. It won't break >all bolts loose but it's handy install and remove bolts in no time. I >don't think I need a more powerful one since I use a 1/2 air impact if >I really need the power. > >On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:19 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Not sure it's worth getting an air compressor when a cordless impact is >> cheaper, easier to use and costs the same. >> >> My electric impact has 450 ft lbs and I rarely grab my air impact since I >> bought it. >> >> I'd get craftsmen tools, home depot doesn't have nearly the stock of husky >> tools as they used too >> >> Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]> >> Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2011 3:27 pm >> Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >> To: "Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list" <[email protected]> >> >> 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
