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Shopping
for Tools
Tool prices vary widely, but if you keep your eyes open and
know where to go, whom to talk to, and what to look for, you
can get a good value at a fair price.
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Shop for tools in a major auto parts chain
store, and stick to well-knol brands.
? Watch the newspaper for sales; most chains have them regularly,
and!, you can save a lot of money. ,
? Buy each kind of tool in sets of different sizes rather
than buying at random. You can save money this way.
? Look for high-grade steel with no rough edges
? Pick out friendly-looking salespeople and ask them what
kinds of tool~ they buy. Most of them are auto enthusiasts
who will be delighted tha you're planning to do your own work
(and be a future customer), and', they'll be happy to point
out the best buys.
Buying everything at once isn't necessary to get started on
your car; use tij beg, borrow, and steal-from-the-family-toolbox
methods if you must. The important thing is to get to work!
Screwdrivers
There are two basic types of screwdrivers: standard, or slot,
screwdrivers (th most common type) and Phillips screwdrivers.
The difference between a statl dard screwdriver and a Phillips
screwdriver is the shape of the head, as shown in Figures
2-1 and 2-2. You use Phillips screwdrivers with Phillips screws,
and standard screwdrivers with - you guessed it - standard
screH
Using
a screwdriver of the wrong type or size can damage the screw,
the screwdriver, and even you if your hand slips while you're
struggling to use the tool. Always use a screwdriver with
a tip that's the same width and typ4 as the head of the screw
you're working on.
Because you usually can't use a standard screwdriver on a
Phillips screw oi vice versa (except for some Phillips/slot
head screws that can be tightened or loosened by a standard
blade type or Phillips head screwdriver), and because your
car is fitted with both types of screws in a variety of sizes,
yo need several of each type (not just for your vehicle, but
for almost anythinF around the house).
Shafts
vary in length too, which is useful because a longer shaft
provides greater access to "buried" screws, while
a shorter shaft gets into tight placf more easily. Handles
also vary. It's important to have large, easy-to-grip hat
dies to help you loosen tight screws.
You can get all the screwdrivers you need for relatively little
money. Look foi sales on plastic- or rubber-handled screwdrivers
in sets of varying sizes.
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