tools shopping

Luch, actually in the summer im on a different boat every weekend..and during the week im down in the bowels of them....the 2 happiest days of a boat owner is a pretty close statement....I guess what im trying to say is a hobby turned into a job.

btw, most of the time i dont have to flip for gas either cause im always working on these guys boats in the neighborhood, I made the mistake but took an oath since then of advertising boat repair in my neighborhood, guys would be knocking on my door at 9:30 at night or my phone would ring all weekend long, there is no shortage of broken boats here in my hood.....it kinda numbs you......im a better teacher than an owner

Luchog wrote: Those "fuel fitting wrenches" (between closed and open end)

These are called "B" nut wrenches,

since you have a limited amount to spend, I would get Snap on combi wrenches, and rachet handles,    the rest you can find cheap and replace as necessary.... all the broken tools that are in my box have the "crapsman" name on them.... it's hardly worth going to trade them in unless you have a few ready for replacement. Don't worry, you don't have to wait long... and SW77... I don't usually modify mine, they get returned broken in the same style as they came from the factory   

great paint guns, these guys swear by them and they do set you back

Well, my old man went to the US, I ended up ordering a Craftsman 283 pieces "mechanic set" and some extras missing in the box such as extensions and force bars.

Unless they are really Crapsman, You cant beat that price.

I will keep in mind the ratchets issue, but I rarely torque with them. If they do break, I'll just get some locally. What I really wanted were the socket sets. For the combination wrenches, I will see how they feel as my Bahcos are really nice and I have most the SAE set.

If the Old man isnt stranded at customs because of 60lbs of steel, I should have the tools in my hand by friday.