A question about a mechanic selling tools and equipment

"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker) 09/02/2016 at 15:48 • Filed to: None

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There’s a local indy that’s closing down the road from me. He’s selling his tools and equipment. I’m going to stop by in hopes of a shop jack, torque wrenches, and jack stands. Are there other specialty tools I should be considering that might be stupid-cheap?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:51

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If you have a compressor - all the pneumatic tools you can get.

If not even stuff like standard wrenches he’ll probably have better quality than you would be picking up to wrench in the driveway.

BLCKSTRM > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:52

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A MIG welder.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 09/02/2016 at 15:54

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I do, but it's a little home jobber for trim nailers and other wood carcass tools. But, if I can get decent tools, I don't mind squirreling them away until I can get my hands on a decent compressor.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > BLCKSTRM 09/02/2016 at 15:55

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There's a good idea. That and an oxy-acetylene cutting setup would be welcome additions to my shop.

LongbowMkII > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:56

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Keep an eye out for any odd shaped sockets. Even if you don’t need them, someone will be lookin for them one day.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > LongbowMkII 09/02/2016 at 15:58

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Yeah, it's those oddities that usually catch my eye. That and machinist tools- calipers, depth gauges, feelers, etc.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:58

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In that case go for the impact guns and the air ratchet. Absolutely the air ratchet, think of a skinny impact gun that fits more places....and cracks more knuckles....but it’s a great tool if you wear gloves hahahaha

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:59

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oh that’s a great idea, try and got wobble and swivel sockets while you’re at it.

BLCKSTRM > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:59

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It’s just top of mind because I’ve needed a MIG for about a month now. I’ve been looking (on CL - let’s be honest, I’m not buying something like that new), but haven’t found one I like.

If you score one maybe I’ll drop by!

jariten1781 > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 15:59

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If you’ve already got the basics I’d be picking up all the weird shit that always turns out to be the stuff that I have to go out and buy in the middle of a project...giant Allen sockets, star bits, flexible extensions, snap ring pliers, O2 sensor sockets, torx set with large sizes, hog ring pliers, interior clip tools...that kind of thing.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 16:03

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GOOD LONG SPANNERS

The Lurktastic Opponaught > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 09/02/2016 at 16:09

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I’m 6-5". There’s already one long spanner in the house :-P

Good advice otherwise.

Die-Trying > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 16:12

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oxygen acetylene torch, welder, port-o-power, valve spring compressor, parts washer, BIG vise/anvil........ valve seat grinder.......... big prybars

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 16:17

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Me too. High five height bro! But seriously, good long spanners.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > BLCKSTRM 09/02/2016 at 16:17

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I doubt I’ll have the cash for a mig welder unless it’s ridiculously inexpensive. If you’re in the southern Maine area, you’re more than welcome to it.

Die-Trying > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 16:42

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whatever long extensions you can get.........

Urambo Tauro > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 17:58

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I guess it really depends on what you already have in your current tool collection. Just go there as early as you can and start browsing.

just-a-scratch > The Lurktastic Opponaught 09/02/2016 at 18:31

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Good tool boxes or caddies are often missing from the home work space.
I find such events to be excellent times to look for seldom used tools that can be useful in multiple applications. e.g. gear pullers and slide hammers. You can use them on lots of different stuff, they’re not model/brand specific, but you don’t need them very often.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > just-a-scratch 09/02/2016 at 19:04

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Good advice. I was gifted several old steel toolboxes and wooden totes from a friend, which I absolutely love. A slide hammer would be a welcome addition, as would those weird little one-off tools that can stop a project dead when they're not available.