Quick tribute to some friends that are making this process very much easier. Ironically, though the air tools represent an investment of under $100 total, the only off brand (and the only one purchased new) is the 1/2" Campbell Hasselhoff impact to the right. The small impact is from Chicago Pneumatic, the solid body 1/4" air ratchet is from Matco, and the large air ratchet is a Snap-On heavy-duty model originally rated at 70 ft-lbs of torque! Other implements that have been a big help include the spray bottle of Liquid Wrench and my nice new self-igniting propane torch also visible in this picture.

Owner caption February 2008 · Photo 33 of 38