CBRtist
Well-Known Member
So I’ve started taking mechanics classes (small engine repair I and II) because I wanted to start doing some of my own wrenching, and hopefully teach Ria.
There were no supplies listed for the class, and our first class was mostly intro/lecture/basics. But he announced next week, we would be taking apart and rebuilding carberators and to bring our tools . Everyone shook their heads, and prob because I’m the only girl.. I’m sans tools (it’s my understanding most men are born with toolsets automatically). I mean I have a thing here and there from amateur stuff I’ve done, but he was talking sets. When I asked about “sets”, he said “basic stuff... ratchet, socket, wrenches, screwdrivers, to start. Then you can add on based upon what power equipment you’ll be working on based on your personal needs”.
So, pros out there, what would be a good start or starter kit for this? I need to purchase by next class. I do not want cheap, because I will be using these tools frequently going forward, but I also can’t buy the whole farm right now. Apparently by the end of the second course, we will be disassembling and reassembling an entire engine, by then I guess I’ll own the farm .
Brand recommendations would be great also. Favorite go-to tools?Budget for now... I’d say less than $400? I don’t even know price points. So sad.
TIA
There were no supplies listed for the class, and our first class was mostly intro/lecture/basics. But he announced next week, we would be taking apart and rebuilding carberators and to bring our tools . Everyone shook their heads, and prob because I’m the only girl.. I’m sans tools (it’s my understanding most men are born with toolsets automatically). I mean I have a thing here and there from amateur stuff I’ve done, but he was talking sets. When I asked about “sets”, he said “basic stuff... ratchet, socket, wrenches, screwdrivers, to start. Then you can add on based upon what power equipment you’ll be working on based on your personal needs”.
So, pros out there, what would be a good start or starter kit for this? I need to purchase by next class. I do not want cheap, because I will be using these tools frequently going forward, but I also can’t buy the whole farm right now. Apparently by the end of the second course, we will be disassembling and reassembling an entire engine, by then I guess I’ll own the farm .
Brand recommendations would be great also. Favorite go-to tools?Budget for now... I’d say less than $400? I don’t even know price points. So sad.
TIA
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