New PWC "mechanic" what are the MUST HAVE tools?

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

And electricians rarely use electrical tape and hvac people dont use duct tape. Go figure? They should start making carpenters tape:smile:

Speaking of duct tape---that gets used alot during jetski racing and freeriding.

I actually saw a wallet for sale in a convenience store that was made out of duct tape. :dunno: :18: :261:

 

[sflsurfrider]

i think boris covered the basics with "beer". everything else is a matter of opinions.

 

[cambo au]

i just bought a new rachet the other day and now i could not work on my ski without it it is called a sidchrome rotator ratchet i will see if i can find a link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SIDCHROME-3-...8QQihZ018QQcategoryZ35625QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

this is what they look like trust me go to your tool store and have a look at one you twist the handle and the ratchet moves the best tool i have bought

 

[Mike W]

-An air compressor is a must especially if you are doing glass work or sanding.
-1/4" drive air ratchet is handy for the tight confined spaces.
-It was already mentioned but a good torque wrence is a must.
-If you own a seadoo there are are a few specialty tools you will need such as a pump alignment tool. just one more reason not to own one.

 

[Keith]

I am going to have to take a picture of some of the tools that I have made my self for working on my ski. Flywheel holder...... allen sockets...........

 

[SXIPro]

Speaking of duct tape---that gets used alot during jetski racing and freeriding.

I actually saw a wallet for sale in a convenience store that was made out of duct tape. :dunno: :18: :261:

My son made me a duct tape wallet for Xmas, with slots for credit cards, pictures, the whole deal. My wife got me a 'Git er dun' hat....this, along with the fact that I shoot a compound bow and drive a red pickup truck has started to worry me.....

 

[BombThreat]

Thanks again for the help guys. So far these are what the MUST HAVEs are:

Hand Tools

• Metric/SAE socket set
  
• Visegrips
  
• Strapwrench
  
• Ft. Lbs & In. Lbs Torque wrenchs
  
• Prybar
  
• Open end ratchet wrenches in Metric
• 3 different sized flatheads and phillips
  
• rivet gun
  
• rotatory ratchet 3/8 and 1/4"
• hole cutting bits

Air Tools

• air compressor
  
• 1/4" drive air ratchet
• impact driver
  

Power Tools

• heat gun
  
• Dremal
  
• soldering iron
  

Specialty Tools

• popoff gauge
• shop press
  
• telescoping magnet
  
• Flex claw grapper tool
• impeller tools
• coupler tool
• MSD crimping tool
• BEER
  
  
  

Misc Supplies

• Duct tape
  
• 3M 5200 Fast Cure
• Blue and red Loctite
• Marine Grease
• Anti-seize compound
• Plumbers epoxy
• bunch of zip ties
  

 

[Boris]

Dude, you're all set.

Now just double up on beer and get to work. :biggthumpup:

 

[hangtime]

Nobody has mentioned that you need a real thin wrench for the B-pipe manifold because a regular one won't fit in the space provided.
I ground one down a bit and custom shaped it to work mint :biggthumpup:


You can see how thin the b pipe wrench is compared to a regular wrench

 

[2nd nature]

No self-respecting plumber would use that on a "plumbing" job. Great for other projects, bad for plumbing. :biggrin:

that stuff kills me when other plumbers mention they use it.

 

[SUPERTUNE]

If your going to do any High Performance engine work, and want to know what your doing, you WILL need a dial indicator for piston height and a timing light to verify timing degrees on any motors you build!
Chuck"SUPERTUNE"Quenzler III
TEAM SCREAM RACING
1988 Carroll St.
Clearwater, Fl. 33765
(727)442-7700

 

[WFO Speedracer]

My son made me a duct tape wallet for Xmas, with slots for credit cards, pictures, the whole deal. My wife got me a 'Git er dun' hat....this, along with the fact that I shoot a compound bow and drive a red pickup truck has started to worry me.....

Yep I saw all of the things above listed on the (You might be a redneck if ) list.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

And electricians rarely use electrical tape and hvac people dont use duct tape. Go figure? They should start making carpenters tape:smile:

I think they should just call it redneck tape and be done with it.

 

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

My son made me a duct tape wallet for Xmas, with slots for credit cards, pictures, the whole deal. My wife got me a 'Git er dun' hat....this, along with the fact that I shoot a compound bow and drive a red pickup truck has started to worry me.....

Well, now---it's cool if your kid makes it for you, but this one was selling for 6.99 or something like that. It had all the credit card slots, etc. I think it was called the "Gorilla" wallet and they bragged on the fact that it was made entirely of "real" duct tape. :haha:

 

[WFO Speedracer]

One of the companies offers money for people to come up with new uses for duct tape.I saw a special where this girl made her prom dress out of duct tape and they paid her like $300.00 to wear it to the prom.

 

[djyox]

300mph tape!

 

[extreemthrottle]

i know 1/4 drive rachet has been mentioned, however a good, comple 1/4" set of sockets, extentions, etc are probably the most used in my box.. add to that 1/4" drive metric allen sockets. also if you ride in the salt, got to have a propane torch and pb blaster for the stubborn bolts.

 

[Shonuff]

I prefer Oetiker clamps but the standard ones will work just fine.

 

[Mike W]

By the way, Craftsman ratchets suck. I have a good assortment of Snap-On ratchets and they work pretty well.

 

[meatball]

I wouldnt say that, I have a pair of 3/8 1/4 and 1/2 craftsmens that are about 20-25 years old...