Originally Posted by
Burton
But personally I can drop into a number of shops and commandeer a work station and borrow as many tools as I want so I've never felt obliged to buy every tool available just becauase I might need it ocassionally.......The pooled help, advice and resources of friends are a much more effective approach than trying to do anything on your own. Plus its an excuse to open a beer and celebrate once the jobs done.
OK, I benefit from low cost shipping and enough room to work on my own bikes. You benefit from having free access to work space and tools and assistance. I'm not sure who is ahead in this contest.