Big tools such as ¾-inch impact wrenches and 1,000 lb.-ft. torque wrenches are impressive, but many jobs are rescued or made easier by small specialized tools. O-ring picks, a jeweler’s screwdriver set and a ¼-inch-drive socket set top the list.
Go ahead and buy the special pliers or tools to remove those annoying plastic fasteners. You might as well order a bag or box of replacement rivets, too, because trying to reuse those rivets is a waste of time.
