+1 for building the kit up as you go. My basic rule is to get top quality where it could mess up the bike, and save money where it isn't likely to. I have a SpinDoctor trueing stand, chain whip, and cable puller. The other bike-specific tools are a mix of Park and Pedro's (I'm not happy with my Park cable cutters - will look into the Shimano. I try to get high-quality non-bike-specific tools used from yard sales and such. My rubber hammer is frrom the dollar store and I couldn't love it more. Get a couple options in your hand. If you can feel a difference AND can forsee the difference mattering, then go with the better tool (if it's in your budget, of course).