so what should be on my list...

[resq302]

For the money, I would not get a cutting torch.  I have access to my friends and have only used it once.  Oh, do yourself a favor and get breaking bars!  At least one in 1/2" drive, maybe even one in 3/8" drive.  Those have to be two of my most valuable tools.  Also flare nut wrenches if you plan on doing anything with fuel or brake lines.

[Foreman72]

still looking...floor jack torch and torque wrench on the list right now...any more disassembly tools?

[NHCharger]

Actually a torque wrench is more of an assembly tool, something you won't need for a while. A breaker bar would be something you will need.
When are you coming home for x-mas and how long is your break?

[Dodgecharger74]

heavy duty wide base jack stands need good support to stay safe

[Silver R/T]

air compressor
air tools, D/A, grinder, etc
welder

[Foreman72]

air compressor
air tools, D/A, grinder, etc
welder

yeah the compressor is certainly on the list...any recommendations?

Actually a torque wrench is more of an assembly tool, something you won't need for a while. A breaker bar would be something you will need.
When are you coming home for x-mas and how long is your break?

i'll be home the 17th and i'll be leaving the 3rd of January...so we can plan around that...you busy?

[NHCharger]

i'll be home the 17th and i'll be leaving the 3rd of January...so we can plan around that...you busy?

Wow, that's a short xmas break, UNH has at least a month. I'll shoot you a PM.

[resq302]

air compressor
air tools, D/A, grinder, etc
welder

yeah the compressor is certainly on the list...any recommendations?

Actually a torque wrench is more of an assembly tool, something you won't need for a while. A breaker bar would be something you will need.
When are you coming home for x-mas and how long is your break?

i'll be home the 17th and i'll be leaving the 3rd of January...so we can plan around that...you busy?

Best thing for a copressor is get one that is an oiled pump type compressor.  I have had an oil free one grenade on me in under a year.  Also, try to find a belt drive type vs. the direct drive, they are much quieter and you get less complaints from the neighbors when it is constantly running.

[A383Wing]

If you are going to run body air tools such as an air sander or grinder, you will need to get a compressor that has enough CFM to keep up with the air use that the tools use. Not so much on the impact guns, but the air DA sanders use a large volume of air. If you get too small of a compressor, you will have to wait for the compressor to kick off after it reaches set pressure to continue sanding or grinding.

I have a 5hp, 60gal upright in my garage...works fine for all the air ratchets and impact guns I have here...it's not capable of running an air sander from it...not enough volumne.

[mauve66]

yeah but you can supplement it with all your hot air, right Bryan..................................