Motorcycle?
Don't forget a hand impact and BIG hammer
Especially if Japanese.
Ed
Chris Heerschap wrote:
> Eric J Petrevich/LRM wrote:
> > So, to the questions...
> > 1- is the HD stuff worth it?
> > 2-What should a "starter" kit contain?
>
> What I've been thinking lately is that it's just fine to get Craftsman
> or Husky or whatever sockets, as long as they are good SIX POINT
> sockets. Twelve points are good for 1) twelve point fasteners and 2)
> rounding six point fasteners. There's no other use for them.
>
> In terms of ratchets, I strongly recommend forgetting about the
> Craftsman/Husky/whatever stuff and getting a nice SK or comparable
> ratchet. The teeth are much finer (smaller swing increments) and they
> are >much< stronger. If you break a socket, you can bring it back,
> but I still haven't broken any of my SK ratchets... I've treated my SK
> ratchets worse than my (barely used anymore) Craftsman ratchets and
> I've already exchanged a couple of the Craftsmans after breaking them.
>
> Basically, what I'm trying to say is the Craftsman/Husky sockets are
> fine, but you should use that saved money to get yourself some GOOD
> ratchets. They're not even *that* much more expensive if you get a
> good source like A&I Supply. The TUFF-1 ratchets are wonderful.
>
> Just a warning... if you start using really nice ratchets, the
> plain-jane Craftsman/Husky ratchets just won't do it for you anymore.
> I've had so many folks threaten to steal my ratchets when they're
> working on their cars at my place. Have to make sure they're all back
> before anyone leaves. ;)
>
> Oh... and as for a starter kit on a motorcycle, I'd say 3/8" and 1/4"
> with both deep and shallow six points.
>
> cmh
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> Chris Heerschap - UNIX Systems Mutilator/Postmaster
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