ive got close to 4,000$ to spend on tools for school/work for collision repair.

so far my list includes:
lincoln power mig 215, w/ cylinder
good set of body hammers
new set of craftsman tools, w/ chest (could get snap on for about 50% off list price from school, but its still a ton of money and ive never had a problem with craftsman)
buffer
bunch of different sized 3m hookit II sanding blocks (free paper from school)
air cut off wheel
extra sets of vise grips
tap and die set
devilbiss gti millenium
devilbiss finishline 3
air grinder

ive already got a bunch of other stuff. just don't want to forget anything when it comes time to order stuff. what would you add to the list?

 

DeWalt reciprocating saw? Big floor jack? Plasma cutter ( not on your budget though
DeWalt grinder? Media blasting tools with a big assed air compressor? Paint gun?

 

luckily i already have all that stuff, other than the plasma cutter and huge compressor. ive already got a primer gun and plan on getting the devilbiss gti millenium for when at school/work and the finishline 3 for at home on my compressor

thanks for your help glen.

 

Do you have that 250 something piece Craftsman tool set with metric and standard in all sizes to include the long and short sockets? A man can never have too many sockets, in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch sizes with breaker bars and ratchets. I love my Craftsmen ratchets with the button on top to hold the socket in place. I don't know how many times I have been on my back under the car, and dirt in my eyes, and the damn socket falls off the ratchet. I chunked all that junk. I also have about 10 different extensions, and the worm knuckles that I have used a lot. I don't have too many body tools, so can't advise you there. I try to avoid body work like a plague.

 

If you can get the snapon for 50% less get them they also good tools and have the same warranty as the craftman.