[TheForge] tools and machine shops

[Andrew Vida]

I'd say that this is the answer I would expect from someone who knew 
what they were talking about.

dann at wctatel.net wrote:
> Terry,
> 
> I forwarded your question to my marine engineer son.
> 
> Here is his reply:
> 
> What unique tool should be on board no matter what?
> 
> Channel locks?  ;-)
> 
> I might say enough tools so that you can forge your own if needed.  In a
> pinch, regular wrenches/sockets/metal can be forged and bent for purpose. 
> I might say the unique tool that should be on board no matter what,  is a
> tool (or tools) that can be used to create the needed tool.
> 
> The tool making tools are the most important.
> 
> Other than that, it all depends on the type of engine, I'd think.
> 
> Probably most important is to label and document the use of tools after
> they are created so that the next crew is less likely to discard them or
> otherwise not know for what purpose they were created...
> 
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