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• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:20:09 -0800
  ...Craftsman Tools at Stores Other Than Sears I now see Craftsman branded tools at Costco and now others mention Ace. And I think I...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:39:22 -0600
  http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/v_10155_12602_Hand+Tools?sid=ISx20110429x00001&psid=64x12706 Warranty information and store locator at links at the...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:49:39 -0800
  Craftsman tools are sold at Kmart as well but that is now a branch of Sears, I believe. Stephen --- On Fri, 11/9/12...
• some tool suppliers (long) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
  ...full-line tool supplier, hand tools, 2801 80th St. sockets, wrenches, diagnostic Kenosha, WI 53141-1410 equipment, specialty tools SP Tools/Schley Products, Inc...
• Factory Tools horde I have
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 14:20:46 -0400
  As the subject of tools has come up and I am fairly well moved into Washington DC I can give a status update on...
• On tools
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:25:22 -0500
  ...I'm fascinated by specialized tools. There always seems to be a specialized tool, for just such a situation. The tools often aren't...
• FA: diesel timing tools
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 9 May 2001 16:36:23 -0400
  ...These are original VW tools, purchased from the dealer - after convincing them that the tools existed. http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:22:17 -0700
  What special tools? I don't got any special tools. ( I don't need no stinkin special tools!) Seriously, are these a must-have...
• Re: basic tools...?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 17:15:37 EDT
  Yep, the tools yu carry will depend on your skill level. My ex-brother in law always carried enough tools to just about completely...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:00:06 -0700
  Florian, I've had good success with HF tools, but I am a do-it-yourselfer, not a professional. Yet even if I were...
• GEL Tools Question?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:20:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...EST, VWnut@smus.bc.ca writes: << Mastercraft are about as good as newer Craftsman tools, at half the price. >> So who sells Mastercraft tools??
• Factory Tools
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Sep 94 11:55:03 EDT
  ...This raises the question as to which tools to go for. Let's start a discussion of special tools for the Vanagon, which ones...
• Re: timing belt tools
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:03:04 -0600
  ...timing belt tools > so I started looking into it. I = > bought the manual and looked a a lot of websites, but the special tools...
• Re: Transmision tools
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 14 May 2003 23:00:48 -0700
  Try Baum Tools. I've bought so many "special" tools from those guys that I've probably put his son through college. http://www...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:01:13 -0800
  ...Craftsman Tools at Stores Other Than Sears > > I now see Craftsman branded tools at Costco and now others mention Ace. > And I think I...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 9 May 1995 21:31:52 -0700 (PDT)
  On Tue, 9 May 1995, dean c aukes wrote (regarding Hazet tools): > > They make beautiful tools (IMHO) - do they have a distribution network in...
• Re: Tools @ Sears - Canuck members
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Tue, 29 May 2001 23:21:04 -0700
  Let me tell you about those Craftsman tools. After many years as a mechanic trying to get by with the cheaper tools, I have...
• vanagon list tool library
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:00:05 -0800
  Has this idea ever been brought up? Dont need to tell about all the VW special tools, ect, that may only be used once...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 20:55:22 +0000
  ...However, as you use tools over time, you find that more specialized tools that are better made, actually make jobs easier and more enjoyable...
• Re: Spring clip pliers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 19:43 CST
  ...Their power tools have never been worth a fat damn. All the Sears woodworking tools I've used have been middling to poor. Bad...
• FA: Diesel Timing tools on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 18:59:53 -0400
  http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=584439370 I'm selling a set of diesel timing tools that I purchased...
• Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:06:47 -0600
  ...are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? -- David McNeely
• Just me saying "don't sell your tools".
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:55:06 -0800
  error (on my part and Bus depot's part), about $1600, BUT I had to buy a LOT of tools to do the job...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:05:10 -0800
  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sears-agrees-to-sell-craftsman-tools-at-ace-hardware-2010-02-20 On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 3...
• Re: [WetWesties] FS Precision tools - Rebuild that engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 21:02:56 -0700
  ...Those are all GOOD tools. (Trust me on this. Precision measurement was my trade for 20 years.) And they're cheaper than the PRC...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:53:15 -0600
  ...are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? > > -- > David McNeely Our Ace HDWE has been dong...
• Re: Good source to identify VW tools?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 07:46:51 -0500
  ...Good source to identify VW tools? > Hey folks, > > I have a number of VW tools, with the original numbers on them, that I > have...
• 2.1L tune up help needed
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:37:04 -0500
  ...Do I need to find the aforementioned special tools or can I do as good a job with the tools I already have? If...
• Re: good tool set...
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:47:02 -0700
  Craftsman tools nowadays are simply junk. I picked up a small socket set from Sears because I was in a bind and Sears was...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:48:19 -0600
  Thanks Aristotle. ---- Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sears-agrees-to-sell-craftsman-tools-at-ace-hardware-2010...
• Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Dan Brustein
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:19:33 -0400
  ...What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have...
• Re: GEL Tools Question?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:31:23 -0800
  ...By the way all Mastercraft tools are guaranteed for life, no receipt required. Larry
• Quality hand tools
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 11:05:58 -0400
  Another good source of hand tools is http://www.armstrongtools.com
• Re: WTB; valve adjusting tools for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:24:15 -0800
  ...They are genuine Hazet tools, with very little wear on them. If you are interested, let me know. The part numbers of the tools...
• Re: Baum tool order...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:38:18 +0200
  Roger Bowman wrote: > Baum is a supplier of European speciality tools, and they have (more > or less) all the tools called out in the...
• VW shop made tools
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:50:15 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/shop-made-tools/ for older VW, but some of the tools might be of use to vanagon...
• captive nut tools
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:54:39 +0000
  hi, please send links to reasonably priced tools for rivet-nuts! thanks mr
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:45:38 -0700
  On 6/12/06, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Specialty tools I buy when I need and accumulate for every project. I > usually...
• Re: Tools & Xenophobia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 95 20:47:36 EDT
  > > > On Mon, 31 Jul 1995, thom fitzpatrick wrote: > > > Is it me, or are all taiwanese/chinese/etc tools CRAP! Well as my Dad always...
• Re: Good source to identify VW tools?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:32:19 -0700
  ...Good source to identify VW tools? > Hey folks, > > I have a number of VW tools, with the original numbers on them, that I > have...
• Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:25:47 -0600
  Just scored me a couple of special tools for some front end work. 1) OTC Pitman Arm/Tie Rod End Puller - Jim Felder loaned...
• Re: AW: German Auto Tools Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 21:38:49 -0500
  There is a fellow in Tennessee that sells Stahlwille tools, I found him on Ebay searching for ball joint pullers. He runs items regularly...
• Re: Transmision tools
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Young
  Fri, 16 May 2003 22:46:19 -0700
  ...Try Baum Tools. I've bought so many "special" tools from those guys that I've probably put his son through college. http://www...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:34:17 -0500
  only all the tools I own..
• VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:08:41 -0500
  ...I am using the Bentley manual and it shows several special VW tools. Right now I am interested in the piston pin removal tool...
• Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:05:45 -0700
  ...I need the specialized tools that are required to remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools (removing circlips and piston pins...
• What tools, books, other do you suggest?
  Historical mailing list - Thad Hunkins
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 07:58:08 -0800
  Hi all, With the new Van, I'm interested in buying any books or tools needed to maintain it. Any suggestions on WHAT books...
• What tools to own?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 13:30:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...1) Tools you cannot live without. 2) Tools that would make most jobs easier but you can get the job done without them. I...
• (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:38:39 -0700
  ...Since I am kind of on a budget at the moment, its not gonna be Dewalt tools:-( Question: has anyone used harbor freights lineup...
• Re: Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 4 May 2000 20:36:00 -0700
  ...Check these URL's for info on different brands of auto glass install locking-strip tools: http://www.7net7.com/glassnet/tools6.htm http...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:15:05 -0500
  I started out years ago with a huge set of cheap chinese tools. As these slowly wore down and/or broke, I'd replace...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 18:48:57 -0800
  ...are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? >> >> -- >> David McNeely > Our Ace HDWE has been dong...
• Re: toolkits
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 09:56:50 -0700
  PerL wrote: >Just hook on an extra Vanagon, filled with tools. Then you got both spare parts >and tools to remove and replace them...
• GEL Tools ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 13:14:27 +0000
  > Hello All, > I get good tools where I can, a Sears "sale" is the time to pick up what I > can afford for the...
• Re: Round Tool Kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 09:27:37 -0500
  The boxes are nice (my Dad bought one for his '66 Beetle), but the tools are pure crap (made in India). I think there...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:47:39 -0400
  ...simple question:? > >What tools do you keep in your vannies? What are the essential tools to have for basic maintenance and emergency >repair (I...
• Re: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:18:15 -0500
  ...Saturday, March 30, 2002 7:02 PM Subject: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available > I have a full line of German Stahlwille tools available. They...
• Re: Tranny tools???-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:15 EDT
  Harmon Seaver wrote: << Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:41:57 -0600
  ...are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? > > > > -- > > David McNeely > Our Ace HDWE has been dong...
• Re: VW tool numbers (?!)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 02:23:05 +0100
  ...FWIW, Hazet of Germany lists all VW, BMW and MB tools in a special catalogue. I have seen this catalogue at a local tools...