Originally Posted by
cny-bikeman
I don't believe that recommending one of those cheap circular spoke wrenches, advising routine use of an adjustable wrench, or using an inner tube to measure frame alignment qualify as advanced techniques.
Do you have experience as a shop mechanic? Volunteer, or pro - doesn't matter.
Didn't have the time to read it all yet, but the part about adjustable wrench, with some common sense (i.e. not using it to unscrew a stuck bolt that is small size) does sound like a good time saving technique. I work as slowly as it's needed to do a proper job, but make an effort to organize the work space so that things like reaching for the needed tools waste as little time as possible - and it makes a lot of difference. Eliminating all the needles extra moves.