[TheForge] Fw: which tools to own and which to rent?

[David E. Smucker]

Terry,  I have done a lot of building here since I retired -- the only tools 
on your list that I would buy is the scaffolding.  Get at least 5 sets.  A 
set of wheels, and a set or two of jacks.  Four walk boards.   You will use 
and use and use.  (and lend and lend and lend.)

Rent everything else on your list.   (Many contractors even rent this class 
of gear.)

A good standard fork lift is great to have -- or forks for your tractor.

Air Compressor.  Large, 2 stage with a 60 to 80 gallon tank.  Commerical 
Quality.

One small commpressor to use with one nail gun.  (I don't have this -- I 
just run lots of hose from the commpressor to the job -- but when I want to 
work off site it sure would be nice.  -- Like for a friend, helping someone 
in need etc.)

Dave

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From: "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:55 AM
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [TheForge] which tools to own and which to rent?

> hello;
>
>
> what criteria do the individual member of theforge e-mail list use to
> determine which tools they purchase, which tools they make, and which
> tools they rent?
>
> the past week i have had to borrow some rather specific tools and after
> using them part of me is saying "you need that in your tool
> collection.", while the another part of me is saying "you need that tool
> like you need another accident."
>
> the tools i have been using this week are.
> a stihl model ts-760. hand held, two-cycle engine concrete saw with a
> diamond blade. this tool is hard on the back when you are having to bend
> over to cut the sidewalk. this is a dry diamond blade tool. newer
> versions of this model has water cooling as an option.
>
> a walk-behind concrete saw, with water hose connection. this is a 10 hp
> brigg & stratton 4-cycle horizontal engine. very nice unit. no idea who
> makes it.
>
> sod cutter, ryan by jacobsen. solid tool, does its job extremely well.
>
> the jcb telescoping fork lift. this is rated at being able to lift 10
> tons. it has no problem picking up a 5700 lbs pallet of paver stones.
> very easily placed asphalt shingles on the roof of the shed which is
> being reroofed and resided. unit has a 30 ft reach.
>
> scaffolding. with all the home, sheds, and shop repairs this is a life
> savers.
>
>
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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