Boneyard tool kit

[Ben850]

I have been helped by salvaged parts enormously.

There have been times where I had missed out on a part while not having the proper tool on hand.

I have now condensed most all the tools I use, cordless power tools included, into three bags with shoulder straps. (That gets them in the door.)
I then rent a wheel barrow for $1 to roll my tools to any vehicle in the yard.

This method has served me well for the past year and a half or so, since I have it somewhat perfected.

Most of them on the bench.

These too.

I seriously bring a Bosch cordless angle grinder, (2) Bosch, 1/2" drive impact. One @ 500 ft. lbs. and a hammer drill. They all use the same lithium battery, so I only carry one.

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I agree this is not for everybody, but I was getting frustrated when I would go back to get a part and it was gone.
I did save up for the luxury of these tools and they make things so much easier.

[ianmccr]

If I need to cut anything like exhaust pipe I bring a double bladed hacksaw. Just put two blades on one-with teeth facing in opposite directions.
As well there are times when you have to improvise.
Pulling a door panel on a Ford Focus-all metric or Torx fasteners EXCEPT the two screws holding the door handle on. Requires a deep ¼" socket which of course I didn't bring. My multi bit screwdriver made the ultimate sacrifice...

[osman]

Ive been thinking about adding the bosch 1/2" cordless impact that Matt has pointed out is only $238 @amazon.com. I really need a solid cordless unit for those ridiculously stubborn suspension parts and such. How do you like your bosch impact wrench?

[Ben850]

Ive been thinking about adding the bosch 1/2" cordless impact that Matt has pointed out is only $238 @amazon.com. I really need a solid cordless unit for those ridiculously stubborn suspension parts and such. How do you like your bosch impact wrench?

I am not paid to endorse these tools.
I had used the NI-CAD drills for drilling rivet points @ 500 or so per day to build custom flight cases over 18 years ago.

When the lithium-Ion line came out, I stood back for a couple years to watch the response.

I dove in completely. Seeing the battery compatibility, I have un-tethered tools to ease my work.
Also, the jobsite radio that contains a battery charger, 4 outlet Breaker equipped A/C outlet, and multiple input sources for audio, aside from the AM/FM tuner built in with 50 watt system, surround speakers and sub-woofer.

I use the tools for other projects, so it was worth the investment in my situation.

[pred]

Hand truck with rubber wheels and lots of bungee cords so you dont have to carry items,
Hack saw as mentioned above,
and I try to keep a set of aviation shears with me.

[osman]

Ben, do you have the high torque version or not, i noticed pics of both.

[PDLarson]

Ben, HP Pro Book 6530? I support a bunch of those at work. The updated models with the ten key pad are nice. Afraid the NSA is watching with that tape on the webcam? Loaded up with VIDA to interrogate your pick a part subjects? Ok I know most yards have long since pulled batteries and keys by the time we see them, it was just funny to see a familiar notebook on the bench. And yes, my company Pro Book does have VIDA and VADIS.

[PDLarson]

I had a couple of Pull-A-Parts in my last city, Little Rock.

Do you know of any decent Volvo yards near Rusellville? My Dad is in Dardanelle.