>I started out with Craftsman tools - still use them - but as a mechanic,
>really came to appreciate higher quality stuff - remember, you'll save a
>bundle fixing your own stuff and quality tools last a lifetime. I just got
>some Husky wrenches and a $50 1/2" click-type torque qrench at Home Depot two
>months ago - its not Snap-on, but the wrenches seem really good
>(feel/balance/finish) and the torque wrench is a pleasure to use (I've had a
>Craftsman beam-type for years).

I totally agree about purchasing quality.  I am looking to purchase a
torque wrench(s) and compression tester to add to my toolbox.  Any
thoughts as to where to buy and which compression tester/features and
which torque wrench(s)/features would be desireable for working on
Vanagons and other VW's (see below).  Will one wrench do?  What size
drive (have 1/4 and 3/8 sockets, no 1/2)?  Etc. etc................

Thanks, and happy holiday weekend!

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1981 Vanagon Westfalia
1990 Passat GL
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel