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I was just thinking that with a lot of new members here and a lot of people looking for gift ideas for Christmas, that this may be a good time to list a few stocking stuffers. All you have to do is print the list, cross off things you already have and leave it lay in the pile of dirty laundry. Wait, maybe prop it up behind a nice fillet and glass of wine that you have prepared for her/him. That will probably get better results. There is nothing too expensive here, I would think the whole lot could be gotten for less than $100, and most of that would be the Dremel tool. Everyone feel free to add things that I have forgotten to list.

Here is the list:
1. Seafoam gas treatment
2. PB Blaster penetrating fluid
3, Electronic contact cleaner
4. Starting fluid
5. Micro butane torch (this one is Harbor Freight for $6)
6. JB Weld
7. 0000 Steel wool
8. Small Vise Grips (the smaller work better for loosening screw heads, get a blunt jaw. Don't get a "off brand")
9, Assortment of dental picks and scrapers (my dentist gave me all of these for the asking. We don't care if they are worn out)
10. Honda Moly 60 paste. (This will have to come from a Honda auto or bike dealer)
11. Razor blade scraper
12. Dremel tool. (This one is variable speed, but a two speed is just fine. Get some cutoff disks if they aren't included)
13. A good #2 screwdriver. (Expect to pay $8-10 for a good one and then take care of it. Snap-On brand is great, but overpriced)
14. Tube of Dielectric grease. (Auto parts store will have this)
15. Set of continuity and test light probes. (Harbor Freight again is fine. Should be about $5)
16. Multimeter. (This one is also Harbor Freight, $4, but works OK for the causal user)
17. A couple of hemostats. (Best quality is hospital grade, but Harbor Freight is OK here too.)
I didn't list a impact driver, but they are handy too. I just use the bits and end on my air impact and dial down the wrench very low. That seems to work better than beating on one with a hammer. I know you also need a good set of 6 point sockets, open end wrenchs, etc, but this is just a "goodie" list for the stockings.
I hope everyone has a happy holiday season.

Here is the list:
1. Seafoam gas treatment
2. PB Blaster penetrating fluid
3, Electronic contact cleaner
4. Starting fluid
5. Micro butane torch (this one is Harbor Freight for $6)
6. JB Weld
7. 0000 Steel wool
8. Small Vise Grips (the smaller work better for loosening screw heads, get a blunt jaw. Don't get a "off brand")
9, Assortment of dental picks and scrapers (my dentist gave me all of these for the asking. We don't care if they are worn out)
10. Honda Moly 60 paste. (This will have to come from a Honda auto or bike dealer)
11. Razor blade scraper
12. Dremel tool. (This one is variable speed, but a two speed is just fine. Get some cutoff disks if they aren't included)
13. A good #2 screwdriver. (Expect to pay $8-10 for a good one and then take care of it. Snap-On brand is great, but overpriced)
14. Tube of Dielectric grease. (Auto parts store will have this)
15. Set of continuity and test light probes. (Harbor Freight again is fine. Should be about $5)
16. Multimeter. (This one is also Harbor Freight, $4, but works OK for the causal user)
17. A couple of hemostats. (Best quality is hospital grade, but Harbor Freight is OK here too.)
I didn't list a impact driver, but they are handy too. I just use the bits and end on my air impact and dial down the wrench very low. That seems to work better than beating on one with a hammer. I know you also need a good set of 6 point sockets, open end wrenchs, etc, but this is just a "goodie" list for the stockings.
I hope everyone has a happy holiday season.