"What do you all use/recommend/wish you had !? Kind of have my eye on some things, but due to sheer numbers of different products available, I just as soon hear from you guys/gals in the field. What has been field tested and to your liking?"

Bob
#1 A wife that WANTS to support you for the next 2 years while you get a client base.
#2 A digital camera 4-6 meg with a good optical zoom and macro (photo of data plates), but don't spend much money, you will drop it.
#3 A Voice recorder, use in attics and crawl when you can't write notes.
#4 Muti meter, GFCI tester, Infrared thermometer, Stick thermometer,
#5 Misc hand tools: Water key, Small med and large screwdrivers, An awl (to Poke holes in EFIS) to probe for rotten wood
#6 Coveralls, gloves, and knee pads
#7 Folding ladder, Small step ladder
#8 Some money in the bank, you don't want to ask your wife for beer and cigarette money for the next 2 years do you?

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Rick Cantrell
Columbus GA