For sure, Spitz, For the front I roll it onto plywood platforms.

Thanks for posting that......I've ordered one!

And Jeg...do you lift the whole rear or front of the car easily?  I imagine the front may have clearance issues?

Hey Zip, with that tool can you quickly and professionally make a new mini throttle cable from stock hanging on the wall at your local bike shop in a matter of seconds? Could it be that a regular dérailleur cable end fits in the mini throttle pedal and stays put under the clip? Then, with the right tool and using it according to best practices are you able to fabricate a new sheath with the thingies on the end? Something like this could allow you to mass produce a car!

A spot welder is a cool tool that I wish I had. I have a few of the Churchill factory tools and they are a delight. I have a bit of a Snap-On habit, and the few tools I bring on road trips with minis are of that spendy indulgence. I have Blue Point socket sets that are then used with new Snap-On ratchets, and my 1942 3/8" ratchet comes out now and then just because it is so beautiful.

A tool everyone should have is a good tie wrap tensioner and cutter. Nothing fancy, I prefer the ones with the trigger you pull to tighten and then you twist the entire unit to cut the tie wrap off flush. This prevents the sharp end from cutting you when you are working around it.

I love my spot welder, it's a Miller and weighs a tonne. In my opinion a must have when building Minis.

Although the cord broke and I'm stuck using some cheapies at the moment, my Skull candy FMJ ear buds go way up on my list.  With Comply foam earbuds, they attenuate the sounds in the garage well enough I often wear them even if I'm not playing music.

My HF orange 1/2" impact gun has been used on almost every disassembly project I have ever begun.  Likewise, the half inch torque wrench from the same source on reassembly.

A Draper ball joint splitter I liberated from my dad's toolkit has been thoroughly useful as well, and a Philips and flat blade demolition screwdriver set from Home Depot.  I'm looking forwards to both nicer weather and fully functioning minis so I can try out this Christmas's new toy //www.griotsgarage.com/product/griots+garage+random+orbital.do;jsessionid=D46C2BE3553F3C72AE8FBE5B70BE5EF5.griotsgarage-productionv598-b2c-i3?sortby=ourPicks&refType=1

I found this to be quite handy when working on throttle/choke cables.
Makes a quick, nice clean cut without fraying.

www.parktool.com/product/professional-cable-and-housing-cutter-cn-10

Of all my tools, the Dewalt Angle grinder is my no.1 favorite, it cuts metal,wood,tiles etc, it can hone knives etc, it grinds, attach a metal grinding brush to it and it can remove rust, it's a very versatile tool of all.i love it.

2nd favorite would be my 18v Dewalt Drill. 

3rd favorite is my 3hp Air Compressor with a retractable air hose.

4th favorite is my 90 amps Flux Mig welder from the ever dependable Harbor freight., yeah i know i hate chinese products ,now here i am using chicago chinese welder...crucify me!, but i had it for 3 years, no hiccups!,did a lot of project with it..impresses me

i have some other miscelaneous tools that i can't work without, like ear muffs, 99cents silicone rubber gasket sealer, mighty bond(liquid that bonds in seconds),  and absorbent rags to wipe out spilt oils and grease...and of course carton boxes,that i put underneath the car,because you know, minis are notorious in oil leaks., wife's not talking to me because mini left some maps on the floor. grrr!

some pics!

I use Stahlwille wrenches and torque wrenches, and haven't really used Craftsman since I switched to Stahlwille.  Another favorite that I absolutely love is my AC Hydraulics DK20Q floor jack with 1-ton cross beam accessory. 

I really haven't any least favorites, 'cept maybe my angle grinder because I don't like making noise in the garage. 

Looking for some delightful Banter and Insight - Regarding Tools of our Hobby... Not just specific to Mini repairs, but in your general garage and work you have done.... 

1: What is your Favorite tool - Like one when you get to pull it out to use it - you smile and KNOW the job will be done better + easier and Properly?

2: What tool do you despise having to use? Like - This job just got serious...

3. Brands = How many live and die by HF / Craftsman / Husky / Kobalt / Snapon /Mac etc....

4. Tool you purchased that NOW you cant live without... 

 - Myself-  

1. Milwaulkee 12v Cordless Ratchet. 3/8  + 1/4  Zips nearly all fasteners EASILY  

2. 3/4 Drive Breaker bar (beat bar )   or  the 3 Jaw Puller and BFH Hammer.

3 - Mix of items- If it breaks after owning it i try and upgrade the brand- Harbor freight  O Plenty But Craftsman Professional Wrenches are NICE + Gear Wrenches to die for.  I dont have the blood for TOol Truck Equipment

4. - Mig Welder = Harbor Freight is my setup= Absoutley love 220V Mig and being able to melt + fuse metal when i want to , Not to mention the Grinders to make it all pretty !