I'm going to pick up a drill and dremel for some work around the house and a liscense plate side mount bracket I'm making. I figure I may as well invest in some good tools as well. Anything in particular I should look for while selecting a tool kit? I know I will need torx bits, open ends, sockets etc., but anything special I might be forgetting? Thanks.

 

Snap ring pliers, make sure you have T-27 torx, and I have always found that a good set of allen sockets was pretty useful. One other thing that has proven invaluable to me is a set of dental tools, I think I got them at Northern.

 

Torx bit set, Allan wrenches, phillips screwdriver and standard set of sockets.

 

Dental picks are available at Home Depot as well. Those picks are soo handy!

 

I'm a jet mechanic, mainly the weapons systems, but I know how great those dental picks are. I can't believe I overlooked them! They are great for stabbing co-workers who keep borrowing tools and not bringing them back.

 

I'll second the T27 torx! Seems half the time that's what I need! Kindof hard to find sometimes too, seems like if you try to get a set of torx screwdrivers or bits, they are always missing that T27 size! I have two T27 bits, and I think one of them I 'swiped'!

Dental tools, allen wrenches, racheting wrenches are the most used items as well. (05 EG Standard)

 

you planning on doing all your own work ?
you better look at just being a regular stop for the Snap-on or Mac Tool trucks

 

rags and burn ointment

 

wd 40

 

if you're gonna get all those tools, then you might as well get a service manual too.

gw