One does have to wonder how you consider yourself able to do your job without the tools to do it.
This is a sorry excuse for a lack of ability. I have seen the best techs doo more with less. Fancy tools make you nothing than a poor (financially) parts changer. There are plenty of jobs for guys who like to turn a wrench more than fixing the problem.
Sh&t, I will hand twist if I have to, cut the pigtail with my leatherman and do a fine job of it.........