>From: Chuck Krauth <chuck.krauth@...>
>
>When I hit 16 I decided to try tinkering so I bought some gears and
>sprockets to make lockpicks. I dropped about 60 plat and got nothing in
>return. Anyway, I gave up on tinkering for a long time, but recently have
>gotten back into it.
>
>At level 47 and with a 184 int, I have gotten increases from making the
>lanterns about every 5 attempts. It may be my imagination, but even a
>little extra int seems to help, so if you can get an int buff before going
>to work, do it.

You didn't mention what level your tinkering is at.. I have a 165 int
currently, so there is not a lack of int involved for my attempts.

>
>Kazaan of Veeshan