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I clicked "other" - remove the control arm and take it to a shop. :thumbup:

You might start with these and attach them to magnets somehow..... http://www.toolclip.com/

Now I am not a tech...but what if the guy did one job, over and over? Like, he was a brakes guy or an alignment guy? Then it seems like he could definitely make do with a setup like you describe.

You might want to take a look at these tool lists - they are tool lists for a couple of different small engine repair colleges. The attachment is from Alexandria Tech College in MN. Good luck with the new job! Let us know how it goes...

I second what dharma-bum said. Plain old leather work gloves - keep it simple. If I am working in an engine bay, I just use disposable Nitrile gloves or those nitrile gloves with mesh backing. If I am doing suspension/fabrication work - plain old full grain leather work gloves.

I use one of these, from Sears: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00965119000P I really really like it. Its lightweight, cheap to buy, won't rust or get scratched up. It seems sturdy enough. It holds a pretty basic set of tools that I carry with me everywhere I go. Plus, keeping it in...

@ Lump: Its that way down south of the Mason-Dixon, too! Haha Thanks to everyone else for making my decision even harder :thumbup: USA Crick vs. German Stabila. Guess I can't go wrong either way!

I know there are a lot of mechanics here, but perhaps there are a few carpenters, as well? If so, has anyone here used a Crick level? Here is the website: http://www.cricktool.com/ Solid wood, made in the USA, they look beautiful from the pictures...but they are not cheap. Anyone ever laid...

Is it fair? I don't think so. But I would say it is pretty standard for any industry. Wallstreet guys got to have Rolex watches and nice cufflinks, realtors want to drive a Mercedes or a Cadillac to impress clients, Chefs want really nice stainless or copper cookware (what is that brand...

Thanks for the input everybody! So much to learn from this forum :beer:

For those guys recommending the Precision Instruments torque wrenches, is there any reason to get the fixed head over the flex head? Would the fixed head be stronger? More reliable? Does the flex head move around when you don't want it to? Fixed Head...

Try these, from Ernst. I use them and love em. Made in the USA to boot! http://ernstmfg.com/products_lowpro_screwdrivers.php http://ernstmfg.com/products_screwdrivers_rail.php

I have broken one craftsman tool, and I have many. I broke a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter trying to turn a lug nut on an old F250 that musta been put on by King Kong. I had a 4 foot cheater pipe on an 18" breaker bar. The adapter broke clean off. Obviously, I was using the wrong tool for the job...

Hello, long time lurker, first time poster. So I would like to step up and buy a fuel pressure tester but there are so many options! How common are schrader valves? How common are some of the other fuel injection systems I'm seeing in the descriptions (Bosch CIS, Bosch AFC, MPC...