-----Original Message----- From: Paul Linn [mailto:paul-@attbi.com] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 1:47 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
I use the husky brand and they really hold up pretty good. Also alot cheaper than craftsman brand.
Paul Richmond, Va 73 Eldo custom project 76 T3 basket ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zerhackermann" <chopp-@hotmail.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 4:27 PM Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
Good to know. I havent noticed any husky tool sets, just onesies. But I could be wrong. And if I recall correctly they seem to be cheaper than the craftsman stuff.
-----Original Message----- From: Jesse Open [mailto:Beaver-@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 12:53 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Tools for Guzzi Restoration
Many of the Sears Craftsman hand tools are made by Husky. They are both good value for the money. Especially with Snap On ,Mac and
Proto ETC. priced like they are made from Platinum . IMHO.
Zerhackermann wrote:
Oh that sucks man. it really hurts to have tools stolen. you invest a lot of tactile time in those things.
If it were me, I would get the sears set that gives me the most bang
for the buck. that is, metric wrenches and sockets. then supplement from
other
sources the items needed. thats how I did it years ago. some folks I
know really like the Husky tools from home depot, but I have no clue
about the quality of those items, however they do carry the same guarantee. I
have
supplemented my original sear kit with some items from sears, some from garage sales, some from harbor freight and others from pawn shops. the
HB stuff is ...ok. it is cheap and is pretty light duty. what I get there
is the seldom used tools. the 30mm wrenches and such.
specific to guzzi? I'd get some big sockets and box wrenches. 22mm for oil dipstick, 27mm for front crank nut. 36?? for the fork top plug and a 30?? for the swingarm cap nuts a set of T-handle allen style wrenches.
though
I also have a set of allen tips for my socket driver. handy. very handy.
one crows foot 10mm for the distributor timing adjustment bolt. pin wrench
for the swingarm bolts. a cheap one is fine they dont need a huge amount
of
torque. and some sort of torque wrench. my elbow is calibrated pretty good and I only really use it on top end studs. But having even a cheap
beam
one is better than none at all.
I'm just thinking bolt turning items here. electrical and metal modification stuff is another whole post.
I'm sure plenty of other folks have different opinions. this is just
what has worked well for me.
From: Jason <jstal-@hbk.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Tools for Guzzi Restoration Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 13:18:13 -0500
I know this question is a little off topic for this list, but I believe some you might have some valuable input.
I am currently in the process of completely restoring my 1970 ambo (my only mechanical project which is mainly cosmetic). A few weeks ago my
truck
got broken into and all of my tools were stolen. So I am now faced with
the
predicament of replacing all of my tools.
I am looking to spend less than $300. My goal is to get a quality set of tools at a reasonable price that I will hopefully keep forever. I
have
looked at several of the Sears sets which seem nice but include a lot
of
tools I will probably never use. I do not know weather to go with a complete package set or buy smaller sets of sockets, wrenches, ect...
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
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