Tools and Fixit Stuff
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05-20-2007, 13:27
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Tools and Fixit Stuff
I really don't know. When all else fails get a bigger hammer. lol. I carry an
array of tools, just in case, never had to use them on the road yet, spare wire, screws, electrical connectors etc, and beer just in case I need it to settle down before I pull out the tool box. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: runnerful To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 1:16 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tools and Fixit Stuff I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own operator. I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays. 1. Is this tool chest a standard item? 2. Is it useful? 3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill owner? 4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over store brand tools? 5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be prepared to do? I appreciate your input, Ginger BB wannabee [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-20-2007, 16:09
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Gardner,
Costco and Sams have good versions of those snap-in socket and wrench sets. Mine had an assortment of screwdrivers, nutdrivers, stardrives, deep sockets and a couple pairs of pliers. I take it on every trip and use it more at home than any other tool assortment. I think mine was $69.00. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: gcyeaw@...: Mon, 21 May 2007 01:00:42 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tools and Fixit Stuff Ginger,One of my best purchases for the Bird was a toolkit from Home Depot. I don't remember the brand, but it was a case with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive sets with both metric and standard sockets plus a set of combination wrenches. Each piece has a snap-in designated place in the kit, so you know when you are finished working that ALL the components of the kit have been returned to the case. Gardner78FC33--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "runnerful" I know about > guys and tools. LOL> > Ginger> BB wannabee> Toronto, Ont> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw" Ginger,> > These guys are all lying to you. Bird owners and tools are like > > Imelda Marcos and shoes. We really don't care much about our > > coaches, but they are a great excuse to buy tools!> > > > (just kidding, I think)> > > > Gardner> > 78FC33> _________________________________________________________________ Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learn...T_TAG\ LM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-20-2007, 16:25
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Greg,
Now I have to see the metric hammers, hold on to them until I get there. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, Calif. |
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05-20-2007, 16:27
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A tool set is the most destructive piece of equipment when the owner
has not the knowledge of purpose or repair. Having common replacement parts, belts,filters,cellphone and Visa are good to have if tool collection didnot accumulate as knowledge of use and function required purchase. GregoryO'Connor 94ptRomoland standard and metric hammers --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...> wrote: > > > Gardner, > Costco and Sams have good versions of those snap-in socket and wrench sets. Mine had an assortment of screwdrivers, nutdrivers, stardrives, deep sockets and a couple pairs of pliers. I take it on every trip and use it more at home than any other tool assortment. I think mine was $69.00. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@... > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@...: gcyeaw@...: Mon, 21 May 2007 01:00:42 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tools and Fixit Stuff > > > > > Ginger,One of my best purchases for the Bird was a toolkit from Home Depot. I don't remember the brand, but it was a case with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive sets with both metric and standard sockets plus a set of combination wrenches. Each piece has a snap-in designated place in the kit, so you know when you are finished working that ALL the components of the kit have been returned to the case. Gardner78FC33--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "runnerful" Hey Gardner, I was born at night but not LAST night. I know about > guys and tools. LOL> > Ginger> BB wannabee> Toronto, Ont> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw" >> > Ginger,> > These guys are all lying to you. Bird owners and tools are like > > Imelda Marcos and shoes. We really don't care much about our > > coaches, but they are a great excuse to buy tools!> > > > (just kidding, I think)> > > > Gardner> > 78FC33> > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors. > http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learn...locale=en- us&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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05-20-2007, 16:56
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That adjustable wrench can not be in two places at the same time...
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, Calif. Gregory OConnor wrote: > I had a metric and standard adjustable wrench in the bus but took it > out when you said everything was standard. now I only have the > standard. put the metric in my Rover. > > GregoryO'Connor > 94ptRomolandCa > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > Greg, > > Now I have to see the metric hammers, hold on to them until I get > there. > > > > Curt Sprenger > > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" > > Anaheim Hills, Calif. > > > > |
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05-20-2007, 16:59
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I had a metric and standard adjustable wrench in the bus but took it
out when you said everything was standard. now I only have the standard. put the metric in my Rover. GregoryO'Connor 94ptRomolandCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger > > Greg, > Now I have to see the metric hammers, hold on to them until I get there. > > Curt Sprenger > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" > Anaheim Hills, Calif. > |
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05-20-2007, 17:18
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Doesn't everyone have Metric hammers? I even have jewelers hammers in case I
have to fix a watch or eyeglasses. DrDigger 83FC35 Kansas City, Mo ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt Sprenger To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tools and Fixit Stuff Greg, Now I have to see the metric hammers, hold on to them until I get there. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, Calif. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-21-2007, 00:34
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Greg,
Well I'm no gearhead, that's for sure. And I'll admit I bought my set because it had all the stuff I wanted, locked in place in an easy to carry case..and it looked cool. Non mechanic owners like me can still use a pair of channel-locks, screwdriver, duct tape and wire fence ties and usually keep on going down the road until we find someone who knows what they're doing. Actually you can use all those tools on your awning after it comes out in the wind. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: Gregoryoc@...: Mon, 21 May 2007 04:27:38 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tools and Fixit Stuff A tool set is the most destructive piece of equipment when the owner has not the knowledge of purpose or repair. Having common replacement parts, belts,filters,cellphone and Visa are good to have if tool collection didnot accumulate as knowledge of use and function required purchase.GregoryO'Connor94ptRomolandstandard and metric hammers--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...> wrote:>> > Gardner, > Costco and Sams have good versions of those snap-in socket and wrench sets. Mine had an assortment of screwdrivers, nutdrivers, stardrives, deep sockets and a couple pairs of pliers. I take it on every trip and use it more at home than any other tool assortment. I think mine was $69.00. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@...: gcyeaw@...: Mon, 21 May 2007 01:00:42 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tools and Fixit Stuff> > > > > Ginger,One of my best purchases for the Bird was a toolkit from Home Depot. I don't remember the brand, but it was a case with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch drive sets with both metric and standard sockets plus a set of combination wrenches. Each piece has a snap-in designated place in the kit, so you know when you are finished working that ALL the components of the kit have been returned to the case. Gardner78FC33--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "runnerful" know about > guys and tools. LOL> > Ginger> BB wannabee> Toronto, Ont> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw" Ginger,> > These guys are all lying to you. Bird owners and tools are like > > Imelda Marcos and shoes. We really don't care much about our > > coaches, but they are a great excuse to buy tools!> > > > (just kidding, I think)> > > > Gardner> > 78FC33> > > > __________________________________________________________> Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors.> http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learn...T_TAG\ LM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> _________________________________________________________________ Add some color. Personalize your inbox with your favorite colors. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learn...T_TAG\ LM_HMWL_reten_addcolor_0507 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-21-2007, 01:59
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Stephen,
Blame it on a 'senior moment' ... of course, 12 mm is the size... Pete Masterson aeonix1@... '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42' El Sobrante, CA On May 20, 2007, at 8:04 PM, Stephen Birtles wrote: > use a 13mm on a half head you end up with bruised knuckles > 12mm is the proer size. It is coincidentally the most im,portant > wrench in the collection > The famous half inch that fits almopst every lawnmower in the world > and whenyou lose it just use the equally famous 12mm wrench luckily > most modern tools sets sold today come with one of each > So you can misplace twice as many tools > Stephen 77fc35 > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson > wrote: >> >> I have both English and metric tools... often the metric will fit a >> slightly damaged English measure nut... and in other cases, the fit >> is 'close enouogh' e.g. 13mm = 1/2 inch. And, as mentioned, the >> generator may have a Japanese engine (in my case a Kubota). Some of >> the appliances inside may also be Japanese or otherwise use metric >> measure bolts/nuts etc. >> >> A volt meter or multi-meter (learn how to use it) is indispensable. >> Low voltage is a frequent symptom that causes various difficulties. >> >> Pete Masterson >> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 >> aeonix1@... >> On the road at Lockhart Texas >> >> >> >> On May 20, 2007, at 7:05 PM, Rob Robinson wrote: >> >>> Metric tools do apply in some cases. I notice that there are a lot >>> of metric >>> nuts and bolts on my Kubota powered generator. I recently replaced >>> the genny >>> water pump, fan belt, thermostat, idler pulley with mostly metric >>> wrenches. >>> >>> On 20/05/07, runnerful >>>> >>>> Hi Curt, >>>> >>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >>>> Curt Sprenger >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ginger, >>>>> >>>>> The Bluebird Options List for 1987 is on its way to you. >>>> >>>> Got it! Thanks. :-) >>>>> >>>>> Yes, some tools should be carried, screwdrivers of various >>>>> lengths.sizes, pliers, 1/4" drive socket set with shallow and deep >>>>> sockets, >>>> >>>> I assume metric tools need not apply? >>>> <snip> >> >>>> Yes, I hear mention of the voltmeter frequently hearabouts. >> <snip> >> > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > |
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05-21-2007, 03:53
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Ginger,
MY YOU ARE FULL OF QUESTIONS! You should have as many tools as you are capable of using. Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV Stuart, Fl. runnerful I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own operator. I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays. 1. Is this tool chest a standard item? 2. Is it useful? 3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill owner? 4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over store brand tools? 5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be prepared to do? I appreciate your input, Ginger BB wannabee --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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