Originally Posted by zze86

I am a tool fanatic and have quite a collection of hand tools already but I'm thinking of adding some bicycle specific tools to my tool chest since I'm hoping to work on my own bikes. I am wondering what special tools do I need to work on bikes? Specifically, I know I want to be able to remove and clean the bottom bracket and quite possibly switch cassettes around on different wheelsets. I firmly believe in paying extra for a high quality tool, many of my automotive tools are professional grade SnapOn, Matco, Bosch and Milwaukee brands despite me being just a home tinkerer (oh yes, I can tell the difference between these and the very decent Craftsman handtools) so is there a specific brand(s) that anyone recommends?

For a bike repair stand I am actually looking at re-purposing an engine stand (these thing are not only great for holding engines but make great portable bases for all sorts of things)