STAR*TEcH
CD
March 1996
Journal
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The Tools
Let's look at specific tools. A tool box without tools
is just an empty tool box. (?) This list covers, in no
particular order, the sorts of tools I carry and find
useful. It is just a guideline.
OPTICAL GUN
► Steel reinforced
hydraulic rubber hose
► Will replace industry
Depending on your job, your route, your experi-
ence, and the types of equipment you work on,
you may not need all the tools I keep, likewise
you may carry some that I don't. I don't carry vise-
grips, but some techs would feel lost without them.
Different strokes ...
Most of us build up a tool kit over time, we don't
buy all the tools at once. Some operators issue a
tool kit, and some technicians want a second kit
for travel or some other purpose. In those cases, a
complete kit is put together from scratch. The cata-
log suppliers offer a variety ofloaded tool kits. That
is one option to consider if you need to make a
complete kit.
standard guns
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► Gun holster
also available
► Simply drops into exist-
ing mounting pattern
► Fully harnessed for both
Japanese and American
shifters
Don't waste your money on cheap tools. You
will never be disappointed with the best. Cheap
tools bend, break, or strip far too easily. They can
even damage your work, stripping screw heads and
so on.
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Screwdrivers - aside from the standards like =#=0,1,2
Phillips and a collection of slot head drivers, you
should consider some Pozidriv drivers (in several
sizes similar to Phillips). A big =#=3 Phillips is useful
on large screws like on air hockey tables. I find an
extra long =#=2 Phillips is extra handy often.
A magnetip driver not only holds the screw for
easy starting, but it allows you to carry bits such as
tamper Torx, Allen, square recessed, or clutch head
instead of whole drivers, handles and all.
/ Last but certainly not least, the Xcelite "99" series
f handles and snap-in blades cover most screw-
driver types including tamper Torx. Lots of driv-
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Turns both old and new
driving games into top
earning games
► Cabinets can be
attached to create dual
driver cabinet
►
Dimensions: 80" H x
30"W x 60"D
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Weight: 475 lbs.
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