Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration

craftsman? if ya use these tools often, and hard, they start rounding out on
ya. [at least, the open end wrenches do]. husky, s-k, mac, snap-on no
problem. i have destroyed many craftsman tools, and it pees me off. these
days, when you go to the mall [where else do you find a sears store in the
sticks?] they have ya fill out a form, and then mail you the replacement
tool. quickly, i admit, but when you need it, you need it. cheep tools suck.
andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Linn" <paul-@attbi.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 04:46 PM
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

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

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.

Scotch - Because one doesn't solve the world's problems over white
wine.

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Subject: Re: Tools for Guzzi Restoration

Author: andy hill

Date: Aug 22, 2002, 7:35 PM

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