I was just thinking that most of us have invested a fair whack in tools specifically for the building of our cars.
Does anyone else think a section on tools would be of interest ?
Things like reviews, availability, bargains and even "Tool pool" posts where people could ask to borrow a specialist tool instead of having
to buy one for a 10 min job.
Just an idea 
Tony
great idea !
Lets get some more opinions. If a few people agree I have no problem!
Over to you lot!!
Chris
Sounds like a good idea to me 
David
ditto
yep, when i get that far i'll need to borrow an engine crane, brake flare tool etc etc
Ned.
Sounds good
Thumbs up from over the pond...
Top Idea
i agree to, sounds a great idea
Great Idea !!
(Unclefista made me say that, he's my bro)
the trike section was a success at least.
personally, id say it falls into 'locost related' or 'wanted', but if chris can be arsed then why not?!
Sounds good, go for it Chris.
sounds like a good idea to me too. but i have a feeling there maybe a waiting list for really big hammers!so book early to avoid
disappointment!!!!!
great idea !!
like the tool pool idea now that i have nearly finished and brought all the tools!!!!
I know the majority of users on here are honest folks but i do think their should be a disclaimer to say that if you borrow a pool tool from another
fellow builder you agree that if it is damaged or broken in use/transit you will replace it in an old for new capacity.
Im sure we have all lent somethng to someone in the past to have it A) never returned B) Damaged, or C) returned in a completely buggered state.
Just my 2 peneth but i agree it could be a useful resource to have,
Great idea except....you only need one bummer to let the whole thing collapse (been there before).The problem is that the bummer has what he wanted
and the honest guys are left standing out in the rain!
Nevertheless it can help sort out the trash!
Good luck!
tool pool idea sounds good, especially for jigs etc eg window channel bender or wishbone jigs. So how will that work? (on the site I mean - will it
be something like the photos section, with a search facility??)
Cheers
Bob C
no, people should just post up a wanted style advert like bobc has. most genuine people on this site ar known by at least one other so should help to
minimise anyone takng the peee.
Ned.
as ned says we are cover all corners of britain prety much so sending someone to knock on the wee takers door shouldnt be a problem!
me too
Sounds like a great idea
I'm sure we've all been caught in that great position of having to spend a fortune to get one small yet very important job done before the
next.
I think that sounds like a great idea! having bought my locost from another member up here in sunny scotland and on getting home the clutch died i
went into the forum and asked for help, was offered free secondhand clutches, the seller of the locost actually turned up at the house with a new
clutch kit and offered to help fit it. now on to why i am telling you all this .... posted on forum asking about a loan of engine hoist and to cut
long story short another member is dropping 1 off at my house on friday! so let me say i am wholeheartedly for this sharing of resources and have
worked a loan system with friends on the basis of "you bend it you buy it" for a long time.
Kind of longwinded i know but just overwhealmed by the support that exists!
Thanks for listening to my speel!!
Brian
*raises his hand to signal his support*
Yeah, Very nice Idea. (I'll be back in the UK one day... )
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Originally posted by bigbriglasgow
on the basis of "you bend it you buy it"
Yeah great idea. Anyone got a fully equipped garage they don't need for a few years. I've got a few spanners but need hoist, welder, valve spring compressor, very large hammer etc. etc.
brilliant idea, as an enthusiastic building beginner, i dont have a lot of the tools required, i must have speny a good few hundred all ready! please
start a tools section.....................
regards
Alex
Sounds a great idea.
Even if not to loan, a data base of where to buy/hire at least cost would be a great help to most of us I would think. Especially those like me, with
little knowledge of the motor industry.
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Originally posted by omega0684
brilliant idea, as an enthusiastic building beginner, i dont have a lot of the tools required, i must have speny a good few hundred all ready! please start a tools section.....................
regards
Alex
It's true you know, you're in the Tools section now 
Well the tools section proved to be hit!
Anyone want to get there hands on my 'tool' As long as that hand is female (no hair!) with a nice red nail varnish job I will be happy to
lend it out for a few, errr,,.. hmm, Thats it! seconds.....
[Edited on 12/5/06 by coozer]
I too think a Tools section would be a good thing to have being of interest to everyone. Much time is spent locating good value for money and by
pooling our knowledge base, much time and, hopefully, money can be saved.
I recently bought a 48 inch box and pan folder for just over £500. I am really pleased with it. It is rated for 18swg mild steel and 14swg aluminium
with thicker gauges being possible for shorter lengths.
If anyone is interested, i can let you know where I bought it from.
John
I think it's a great idea. A tools section could save the money conscious quite a bit of time as well as money. Excellent
Yeah,go for it. My bro's got a lathe and milling machine, which he uses to do jobs for the vintage bike boys,im sure he would be up for doing
jobs for locosts,in return for a few drinking vouchers.
I've got a set of combination hammers always found you couldn't beat a good clout
i am happy to loan windscreen forming tool in lancashire if any help, 01254382963 phil
Hi my name is Rhys from cardiff, I am currently building a single seater and I also happen to own a tool shop
my contact details are
Celtic Tools
174a Whitchurch Road
heath
Cardiff
CF14 3NJ
02920 619137
www.stores.ebay.co.uk/celtic-tools
any tools or automotive sundries you need please contact me
ps 10% when mentioning the locost builders forum
cheers and happy building www.stores.ebay.co.uk/celtic-tools
great idea, but to me is expensive go to england to have a hummer. jajjajaa
I think its a great idea.
I also think that a 'tools pool' facility would be great, like car pooling.
Ive mentioned it a few times in a few places, but havnt had chance to set it up myself yet.
Basicaly like car pools for car sharing, a website where people (members) can detail the equipement they have, location, avilablity, etc. And you can
go on an search for who in your area has what your after.
Obviously you wouldnt bother for screwdrivers. But im talking about hydrulic pullers, welders, engine craines, trailers, towcars, towcar drivers
even.
The idea was born out of the concept for a self recovery service, made up of amatures around the country with the tools (and trailers) to do the
job.
- This is after the tintop (no breakdown cover) nearly broke down in bristol, and which point i come to the conclusion if it did die my best bet
would be geting my uncal (worcester) to come out with his trailer and drag in home (cheshire).
Daniel
Daniel
Definitely a great idea.
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Originally posted by LBMEFM
Definitely a great idea.
Sounds a good idea