Preparing for the build

[Meeja]

OK, the build may still be some way off, but I thought I might as well make use of the Stafford Show this weekend and pick up a few tools...

Bearing in mind that the majority of my existing toolkit is not designed for Automotive (I'm from an electronics/electrical background) I will be looking nearer the time of the build to get one of those starter kits from the likes of Sealey etc.

But, is there anything "that you can always pick up for pennies at shows" that I should keep my eyes open for?

[JG]

Tools that do 'cost pennies' and are worthwhile having and are usually on a few stall holders stands are the devices that are useful when you drop nuts, screws, washers etc in difficult to retrieve places.

Haven't got a clue what they are called but are generally about 18-24" long with with either a claw like retractable end or a magnet (can also get ariel type tools with magnets on the end)

They only cost about £1 but come in extremely handy.

If any one knows suppliers of these devices I would be grateful if you could let me know as this was on my list of things to stock on Madabout should I ever get round to it.

John

Madabout-kitcars

[Spartan_Andy]

They're usually called magnetic pick up tools john