Great thread. Great cumulative list.
A.S. has been expensive for some due to CAD. For me, it is a bit more tool focused ("TAD"?).
Of course it depends on what you want to do. You don't need any case splitting tools if you don't plan on splitting any cases. Some guys buy tools as they find they need them. Some use them as 'STOP' signs (if I don't have the necessary tools for that task, maybe I need to stop, and figure out if this is something new that I want to/should try).
Add to the above:
- a good vice to hold parts;
- small carb adjusting screwdriver;
- spark tester (wire with alligator clip on both ends);
- clutch pulling tools for specific Huskys, Poulans, etc.
- ultrasonic cleaner for carbs;
- a variety of cleaning tools (toothpicks, old toothbrushes, pointed popsicle sticks, bar groove cleaner, etc.) - maybe not chain saw specific, but something you want to have around.
I use a brake shoe return spring to fish out the gas filters. Sort of like a red neck medical forceps
Yeah, I would add a few cheap pairs of hemostats.
I recently ordered a Mityvac vacuum/pressure testing kit for testing air leaks and carbs (about $55 with s/h on Amazon). Probably not something I 'need', but TAD strikes.
Philbert
