[BC] The essential minimum

[Cowboy]

On Wednesday 04 May 2005 21:57, Bill Sepmeier wrote:
> >Barry and I have been discussing what tools and equipment we would
> > consider the bare minimum for getting out of most engineering situations
>
> I stayed employed for years with a Simpson 260 and simple hand tools ...
> ah, the good old days :-)

 Ditto, except that I'ld add little today.

 Radio Scrap amplified clip-on monitor speaker.
 Exchanged 260 for $15 Radio Scrap analog VOM.
 Speed wrench set.
 Battery drill/driver ( $25 7.2 volt variety )
 Government issue ID. <grumble grumble>
 Reading Glasses ( or LARGE PRINT directions to drug store )

 Not necessarily essential.
 RJ-45 crimp tool.
 Various live *nix CD's.
 Ultra small *nix on floppy.
 Buisness cards.
 Cell phone.
 Notebook comfuser with network card.

 Beyond that, stuff is available depending on the nature
 of the job, such as FIM's, OIB's, DVM ( extremely seldom used ),
 spud wrench, climbing harness.....