Tools and Fixit Stuff
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05-20-2007, 07:29
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Tools and Fixit Stuff
Boy, That's a tuff one to answer and to at the same time provide
something useful in the way of information. I tend to think that I would not buy much in the way of tools until you find a specific need. I think I would invest in a simple tool kit which you can find at any of stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's. If you don't already have them. Plier, asorted screw drivers, wrenches etc. I don't own a BB as yet as well but I do have a 5th wheel trailer. We each have our own comfort level as to what types of repairs and fixits we are able and willing to tackle. Not too certain a BB is the place to start. My impression is that you have to be a pretty skilled mechanic plumber carpenter and electician to tackle much in the repairs of this creatures. I will make the statement that vintage bluebirds are best in the hands of rather advanced amature repair people or the full professionals. I can do some repairs. I added a bathroom in the basement of my home. I can do simple plumbing and carpentry. Not too certain there is much I would tackle on a BB other then maybe cosmetic improvements. Everyone I have talked to tells me be prepared to spend some money on these older MH's. This is something I am factoring into my purchase price and into my decision making. Am I a candidate for this type of thing? I would suggest perhaps you consider not attempting repairs. If you don't do it right you can make it worse and spend even more. Not to discourage but in my opinion (for what ever its worth) I don't think I would pick a BB as a place to learn. John Heckman > > I don't have much of a tool collestion: a hammer, screw driver, vice > grips. If I need anything fancier, I want it to come with its own > operator. > > I realise that as a BB owner, I should develop some "fixit" skills > and an appropriate arsenal of tools. I also notice that some birds > come with a HUGE tool chest in one of the roll out trays. > > 1. Is this tool chest a standard item? > 2. Is it useful? > 3. What is the "must have" list of tools for a low to average skill > owner? > 4. Are brand name tools like Dewalt worth their extra cost over > store brand tools? > 5. What are some of the relatively simple, common jobs I should be > prepared to do? > > I appreciate your input, > Ginger > BB wannabee > |
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Tools and Fixit Stuff - msecoolcal@... - 05-20-2007, 05:26
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-20-2007, 06:16
Tools and Fixit Stuff - bubblerboy64 - 05-20-2007 07:29
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Curt Sprenger - 05-20-2007, 08:14
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 05-20-2007, 08:51
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-20-2007, 08:56
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Rob Robinson - 05-20-2007, 09:00
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-20-2007, 09:14
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 05-20-2007, 09:39
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-20-2007, 10:43
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-20-2007, 11:01
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-20-2007, 11:48
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Rob Robinson - 05-20-2007, 12:05
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gardner Yeaw - 05-20-2007, 12:12
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-20-2007, 12:27
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-20-2007, 12:43
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gardner Yeaw - 05-20-2007, 13:00
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-20-2007, 13:04
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-20-2007, 13:05
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Curt Sprenger - 05-20-2007, 13:26
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Leroy Eckert - 05-20-2007, 13:27
Tools and Fixit Stuff - brad barton - 05-20-2007, 16:09
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Curt Sprenger - 05-20-2007, 16:25
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gregory OConnor - 05-20-2007, 16:27
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Curt Sprenger - 05-20-2007, 16:56
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gregory OConnor - 05-20-2007, 16:59
Tools and Fixit Stuff - g - 05-20-2007, 17:18
Tools and Fixit Stuff - brad barton - 05-21-2007, 00:34
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-21-2007, 01:59
Tools and Fixit Stuff - jim riordan - 05-21-2007, 03:53
Tools and Fixit Stuff - jim riordan - 05-21-2007, 04:17
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-21-2007, 05:33
Tools and Fixit Stuff - erniecarpet@... - 05-21-2007, 06:15
Tools and Fixit Stuff - keyriffic - 05-21-2007, 06:46
Tools and Fixit Stuff - jim riordan - 05-21-2007, 07:49
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Stephen Birtles - 05-21-2007, 09:04
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-21-2007, 10:12
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-21-2007, 11:04
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Gardner Yeaw - 05-21-2007, 14:41
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 02:47
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 03:14
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 03:24
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 03:27
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 03:33
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 05-22-2007, 03:49
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-22-2007, 06:10
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Pete Masterson - 05-22-2007, 06:20
Tools and Fixit Stuff - runnerful - 05-22-2007, 07:16
Tools and Fixit Stuff - Leroy Eckert - 05-22-2007, 09:16
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