On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
> At �3/15/2009 09:49 AM,neil N wrote:
>
>> I like that list. I know I need to reduce a little. Like just carry
>> 3/8" sockets and an adapter to 1/2" ratchet
>>
>> What is a "mechanics wire" ? �Magnet?
>>
>> Neil.
>
> Think bailing wire.
> I used to carry a 1lb roll of .032 safety wire but that ran out, I found a
> 100 yds of wire in a plastic-cardboard container at Home Depot that works
> just fine. It's not as big as the .032 I used to use but works just fine (I
> used to for a temp 'fix' on a broken alternator bracket on a 1.9 VW
> waterboxer in Weed, CA).

Thanks Roger, Rob, and Mr. Squirrel.

I do carry that. And duct tape. (actually upgraded to some fancy extra
sticky duct tape) I also carry a dental mirror. I have found the
flexible "pick up" magnet useful too.

Fix an alt bracket with wire. Excellent! And while in Weed, you can
pick up a Weed coffee mug and hat!

Neil.

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