For the mechanic types out there I have a couple of questions about tools. I bought a set of sockets and combination wrenches from Sears (metric and standard). My idea is to put them in a tool box to take with me on my 90 Westy Syncro adventures to remote places. Well, I noticed that the set of wrenches and sockets are missing certain sizes in the sequence. And there are many sizes that are duplicated between the 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 drives (& regular/deep sockets). So my questions are: 1. Are the missing sizes needed for a Vanagon? 2. Are the duplicated sizes necessary? 3. Are there other tools I should definitely take that are not on my list below? 4. Are the Standard wrenches & sockets needed for anything other than the Westy interior? While I'm not a mechanic I am handy and don't want to feel helpless if something simple breaks in a remote place. On the other hand the Westy has limited space and weight capacity (especially so on these long trips I take) so I don't want to take a lot of stuff I don't need. Any way here's what I have: METRIC sockets: 1/4"-- 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13mm ........... deep sockets: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 3/8"-- 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16mm ........ deep sockets: 9,10,11,12,13,14 1/2"-- 17,18,19,--,21,22,--,24mm STANDARD sockets: 1/4"--5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2.. deep: 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 3/8"-- 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (no 32nd increments here) deep: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 1/2"-- 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16 (why the 21/32? and not 5/8?) METRIC combination wrenches: 8, 9, 10,--, 12, 13, --, 15, 16 ,17, 18mm (are 11,14mm not needed?) STANDARD combination wrenches: --, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 (would 1/4 be handy?) In addition to the above I have added: 1/4 x 3" extension, 3/8 x 3" & 6"extensions, & 1/2 to 3/8 adapter Metric Hex Keys: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm Standard Hex Keys: 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 Assortment of Slotted and Philips Screw Drivers Small & Large Crescent (sp?) wrenches Regular Pliers & Needle nose Pliers Large Channel Licks Wire strippers, crimpers, 12v tester, electrical tape, assorted connectors, hack saw blade, small cinch ties Thanks for your help. Bill 90 Westy Syncro Lake Tahoe
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