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Bayou,

I think there is no more useful addition to the home mechanic's arsenal than
a good air compressor. They have really come down in price over the years,
and you can even get a good one from Walmart now. I have a 6.5 hp with
60 gallon tank that I got from Northern Tools for about $400. The number
of air tools available now is amazing. My CP half inch drive air wrench will
come in handy tomorrow when I take the blade off my riding mower.

My wish list for air tools would include a Dynafile, which is a handheld mini
belt sander.

As far as useful working on the Titan, I like the Kobalt line of tools that
Lowe's is selling. I have been adding metric sets to my collection, as well
as a 3/8 drive ratcheting torque wrench. Kobalt is a Snap On line of tools.
My telescoping magnet came in handy when I dropped one of the little
screws for the bug deflector down into the engine compartment. I also
have the Jolly Green Giant cookie sheet drip pan that I believe you were
talking about.

Peanutbutter,

I also like the Weller line of soldering tools. I have a hot air station with
pencil and desoldering tool. It has vacuum also, and digital readout.
For the home hobbyist, I would advise the 40 watt stations that Weller
makes. They have an adjustable temp control, and also a base with a
sponge. I have two of them that I bought over seven years ago, and
they still work like new. They only cost around $40 each, and there are
many different tips available for them. I use a very narrow tip with .015
diameter solder for small wires or board traces. I absolutely hate soldering
irons that come without a base to put it in when it's not in your hand.

My latest tool is a 1/2" Milwaukee hammer drill. I bought it so I could mount
my Grainger bin system to the concrete blocks in my basement. I used the
blue screws that Lowe's sells to anchor it.

Steve