[M.D. Holloway]

Ok, say you are going to become a wrench - a mechanic. While I know its rather open ended (like the wrench - I know, bad pun), list out the tools and the approximate cost to set up your garage for the tools you would need for either diesel or gas. Things not to worry about would be compressed air or welding supplies or a lift. Lets say the company will take care of that. What they won't cover would be the box, the tools (wrenches, sockets, etc...), the power tools and the accessories.

How much do you think all this would cost to sort out a functioning garage? $!0,000?

For instance (from a few different sites):

Tool Box - Roll Away with Key Lock

Socket Set - 1/4" Drive
•3/16" - 1" Standard Depth (6 Point)
•3/16" - 1" Deep (6 Point)
•5mm - 19mm Shallow (6 Point)
•5mm - 19mm Deep (6 Point)
•Ratchet
•Extension - 3", 6", 12", 18"
•Flex/Universal Joint


Socket Set - 3/8" Drive
•5/16" - 7/8" Standard Depth (6 Point)
•3/8" - 7/8" Deep (6 Point)
•8mm - 19mm Standard Depth (6 Point)
•8mm - 19mm Deep (6 Point)
•Ratchet
•Extension - 3", 6", 12", 18"
•Universal Joint
•Fractional Universal Impact Socket Set 3/8" - 7/8" (Rec mid-depth)
•Metric Universal Impact Socket Set 9mm - 19mm (Rec mid-depth)

Socket Set - 1/2" Drive
•7/16" - 1 1/8" Standard Depth (6 Point)
•7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep (6 Point)
•10mm - 25mm Standard Depth (6 Point)
•10mm - 25mm Deep (6 Point)
•Ratchet
•Breaker Bar
•Extension 3", 6", 12", 20"

Combination Wrenches
•1/4" - 1 1/4" Standard
•7mm - 24mm Metric



Tubing Wrenches
•3/8" - 3/4"
•10mm - 18mm


Hex (Allen) Wrenches
•050" - 3" Fractional
•2mm - 22mm Metric

Screw Drivers

Blade Type
•Stubby
•Pocket Screwdriver
•1/4" x 6"
•1/4" x 9"
•3/8" x 9"
•3/8" x 16"
•Offset

Phillips
•#2 Stubby
•#1 Tip
•#2 Tip
•#3 Tip
•Offset

Torx Bits Tamper Proof (Screwdriver or Sockets)

T-8, T-10, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55


Pliers
•Slip Joint 6"
•Needle Nose 6"
•Diagonal Cutter 7"
•Channel Locks 12"
•Duck Bill Pliers 7 3/4" (ex. snap-on # 61ACP)
•Vise Grip Pliers 10" (10WR)

Snap/Retaining Ring Pliers
•Internal Retaining Ring Pliers
•External Retaining Ring Pliers
•Snap Ring Pliers (ex. Snap-On SRP2 style)

Files with Handles
•Flat 10" Mill Bastard
•Round 8" - 10"
•Three Cornered

Hammers
•16oz Ball Peen
•160z Soft Faced Dead Blow
•Hand Drilling 3 to 4 lb.

Punch and Chisel Set
•Center Punch
•Pin Punch - 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16"
•Taper Punch 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"
•Brass Punch - 3/4"
•Cape Chisel - 5/16"
•Cold Chisel - 3/8" - 3/4"

Pry Bars
•Rolling Head 16"
•Straight 16"

Brake Service Tools
•Brake Spring Pliers
•Spring Hold Down Tool

Safety Equipment
•Safety Glasses
•Hearing Protectors (recommend ear muff type)

Electrical Tools
•Digital Multi meter (Rec Fluke 87,88 or 1587)
•Powerprobe Electric Circuit Tester
•Wire Stripper/Cutter Pliers 8" (ex Snap-On PWCCS8)

Small Tools
•Pocket Knife
•"O" Ring Pick Set
•Inspection Mirror
•Spark Plug Feeler Gauge (gap tool)
•Feeler Gauge (Blade type)
•Flexible Pick Up Tool (magnetic and claw type)
•Tape Measure 12"
•Hack Saw

Special Tools
•Torque Wrench - 1/2" Drive (Snap-On Quality)
•Micrometer - 0-1" or dial caliper 0-6
•3/8" Drive Air Ratchet
•1/2" Drive Air Impact Gun
•Socket Set - 1/2" Drive Drive Impact 1/2" - 1"
•Pry Bar Screwdriver style 30" or larger
•Hand Operated Vacuum Pump
•Compression Gauge
•Feeler Gauge (Go-No-Go, blade type)

Power Tools to include corded and cordless drill metric and Eng bits, impact drill, air tools, sawzall,

I'm sure I'm leaving stuff off...