+1 on the power hand tools. Indespensible.
Get 'em, use 'em, you'll love 'em. Andre Ming Eastern OK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Werre" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Marty.Thorin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 9:49 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Old hands & tools > Thorin, a couple of years ago I purchased a Craftsman cordless screw > driver that I've really found useful. I don't know any model number but > it's battery powered and can be used in a straight configeration or > snapped into a L shape. It has a built in LED light for those dark > under the layout areas. It runs fairly slowly and comes with a few > drill bits and screwdriver bits. It can be set for drilling or screwing > speeds and has torque setting also. I like to use hex head machine > screws for a lot of my work so I bought some extra sockets. We use the > same hex heads for facia for our modules so it comes in handy for that > process. I think it was in the $30 range. So far it's given me > exceptional service. > > Bob Werre > BobWphoto.com > > > > > Marty.Thorin wrote: > >>Dear Bob: >> Do I understand that. As a 'youngster', I am now pushing 50. My >>arthritis is catching up with me with odd pangs and ouches. >> In a few years I will resume having a model railroad. In the >>meantime I am now seeking LIGHT WEIGHT, CORDED, SLOW ROTATION power >>tools. Something like 100 rpm or less that can drill holes and push >>screws. Lots of screws. I never use nails or glue in my layouts -- I >>am a 'build it and then immediately rebuild it better, then do it right >>the third time' kind of guy. So I use screws. >> >>Thorin >> >>3 >> >> > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1758 - Release Date: 10/31/2008 8:22 AM ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
