I had friends who used an electric impact at the track. I used to give them a hard time about it and his response "Racing for Geezers".
>________________________________ > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >To: Matthew Yip <[email protected]>; Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list ><[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 10:15 PM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? > >The cordless electric is awesome at the track. > >Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > >----- Reply message ----- >From: "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]> >Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2011 5:36 pm >Subject: [a2-16v-list] 16V Garage/Tools from scratch? >To: "Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list" <[email protected]> > >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 >_______________________________________________ >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
