Must Have Tools for ANY Mechanic or DIY Car Repair!
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Have been watching many “toolkit buildout” videos. The main ones I have been focusing on are home/dealership setups (fixed box) and overland setups (portable).
The box you use (as you pointed out) is functional, but a bit cumbersome.
I have opted to build out a metric set using one or two 16” tool rolls or a 16” and a 12” tool roll.
The garage will have a med size roll cart with med to small size tool chest that will have other tools not in overland tool rolls.
Thankyou for your insight and experience – you gave me a couple more ideas 🙂
I was 10 minutes in when I had to turn this crap off. Guy clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about. And why would you say don’t get a claw hammer!? I’ve been a tech at BMW for 8 years now. You need every hammer you can get! Just delete this misinformation video..
Hello, I am a 57-year-old Software Engineer but I have been doing my own mechanics since I was 12; Something important for elderly mechanics; I used to have exactly the same setup as shown in the video, however a lot of time and energy is wasted with tools mixed in one toolbox, that’s why I have small boxes (Less Weight) for each type, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches etc Another important thing is to place the tools to be used at an accessible height to avoid going up and down to the floor to look for them; If you cannot invest in a tool cabinet, this can be solved with little effort using a basket cart or one of those Salon Beauty carts where you put the most common tools at an accessible height and distance depending on the repair you are going to do. .
The video is very complete! I ask you to do another one on organization/classification and accessibility.😊
You still need some 12 point you will run across 12 point fastners
That is one comprehensive beginner set of tools for somebody just starting out lol. Great video. I would say that what you have portrayed here is likely the most real world scenario as opposed to some vids where guys basically tell a newbie to show up with a Phillips, a flat head, a 10mm wrench, an air chuck and an adjustable oil filter wrench. Better to have more than you need. I have more tools than I could ever need but if I need it I have it. Lie..you can never have too many tools lol.
🤦♂️ Why didn’t I think of that. Metric set from one brand, SAE set from another. Simply brilliant.
Please dismiss the annoying background music. Disliked.
good information i’m just a hobbyist i build older 70s 80s sbc nothing for racing just warmed up a little the only thing i would add is a dial bore gauge a good set of micrometers and dial indicator with magnetic base and dial calipers mitutoyo or starrett but those are more for engine building i;ve had that same tool box for a least 20 years . i use craftman (usa made) or S-K.
This was very helpful!
I would not want to take my car to a dealership where a guy had to look up a video on what tools you need to work on cars @ sec :11. Shouldn’t those techs kinda already know?
I got a tool box like that one but I only use it for long road trips
Good video. The only thing I might consider changing is using a good cantilever toolbox (Kennedy?) or two drawer toolbox to minimize digging through stacks of tools.
Whatever he said is correct.
#1 ✓
Flashlight. I would recommend 2 of them.
#2 ✓
Pocket screwdriver.
Also recommend 2 of them.
#3 ✓
Pen, also recommend more than just 1
#4 ✓
1/2 impact driver pneumatic and battery powered.
#5 ✓
Hand tools
(1/2 and 3/8) 6 point Impact sockets deep/shallow. Combination wrenches.
#6 ✓
Mirror
#7 ✓
Ratchets 1/2, 3/8. The longer the better.
You talk about air with more power you havent tries the dcf961 then no need for air tool any more mine are all electric
Reminds me of my uncles big gray rusty tool box, he,s a plumber tho.
Hey John I enjoyed this video,great job.
You should treat yourself to a couple of handles for your files – they are so much nicer (and safer) to use that way.
That’s gotta be one heavy ass tool box
the MOST important.. by FAR.. is a rough service screen with a great wireless connection to watch the 1000 ways to do a front only break job… or that high pitch whiney guy tell us in his always too long vids about how hi octane gas dont make your car run better.. yes hes related to Val Kilmer.. smFh
What socket rails are those?
Thread chaser for repairing and cleaning threads, tap& die is for creating new threads,
He lost me at the pen
That’s like some magic toolbox from dungeons and dragons or something. I could never fit that much crap in my own toolbox of the same size
YOur tool box looks very similar to mine. Even though I have never "wrenched" for a living.
professional
if you memorize what SAE (American) and metric sockets interchange you can carry both very compactly….carry…(5/16=8mm), (3/8), (10mm), (11mm=7/16), (12mm), (1/2=13mm), (14mm=9/16), (15mm), (5/8=16mm), (17mm), (11/16), (18mm), (19mm=3/4)…carying those 13 sockets is equal to 19 sockets and covers everything from 5/16 – 3/4 and 8mm – 19mm….the socket before the "=" is the tighter fitting of the two so use that…example 5/8 is .005 tighter than 16mm so will fit 16mm nuts/bolts better than an actual 16mm wrench or socket….1/2 inch sockets fit better on 13mm than actual 13mm tools…if you need larger than 3/4 or 19mm then carry….(20mm), (13/16=21mm), (22mm=7/8), (23mm), (15/16=24mm) as the sizes increase you get a nearly 1 to 1 interchange to SAE..ie for the larger sizes there will nearly always be an interchange from metric to an SAE size as a mm is smaller than 1/16 of an inch.
I like to mention you need a propane or map gas torch for rusty frozen bolts.
Awesome video! 😎 👍
10:50 I’m an apprentice mechanic with a claw hammer and even though it’s awful for hammering purposes I found it useful the other day when I couldn’t get a dipstick out of a car and I used it to pull it out. No tools are awful as long as they do something
Try changing break lines on a 96 Ford ranger….damn line from 3 way to wheel has metric on one end and SAE on the other end….thought I was going nuts…lol.
love the rusty craftsman box, still have mine from the 1976 time frame with the craftsman tools
I love this video, I’ve got a shitload of tools accumulated since I was a teen. All Snap-on ever since i broke a 3/8 craftsman ratchet and flew 6 feet.😮 I’ve also got two precision instruments 3/8 20-100 and 1/2 50-250, I love them to death. You should have also mentioned to never ever ever lend out tools, they never make it back. Learned that lesson 25 years ago.
Mirror and light is something I never thought of, awesome recommendations and videos
I’d like add a couple of basic tools I’ve found useful over the years that weren’t mentioned:
~ Long Adjustable Magnet, to retrieve the odd bolt that falls off in a cramped place.
~ Safety glasses, because the first time your crawling around under an old car, the first thing that’s going to happen is a piece a debris in going to land straight in your eye…
~ A couple of punches and chisels, so you don’t start smacking your new screwdrivers with a hammer
~ A small pipe wrench, I use for stuck tie rod end adjusters etc.
~ A short length of around 1/2 inch diameter hose, maybe 2 or 3 feet long. Will help pinpoint strange engine/transmission/differential noises if you have no other symptoms to go on.
~ A tray with multiple compartments so you don’t leave all your nuts and bolts laying around haphazardly to get lost.
~ A Tape Measure, because size does matter, no matter what your gf told you ;p
My tool box is so big now I can barely move it. I need a new one again. This time I am buying a big bottom box with the top stationary so it can be a mobile work bench. My over the road box is much like yours but you never know what you are going to need out of the shop.
Go and buy a preset tool box, I got a Channellock tool box for $100, Harbor Freight jack and jack stands, Best to get 4 but 2 is good enough, A 4 way and a oil pan, In a oil filter wrench. This setup you can rotate tires, Do your own oil, Change your brakes, I even did a Thermostat on a Saab 9-3.
Your expecting too much for a DIY’er. LOL.
I took out my first engine and naturally bought all these tools over a month span.
You should post affiliate links for the products
Extensions… I have taken to buying mostly wobble type [at least for 1/4" and 3/8" drive]. They are just too handy.
I always wear gloves except for when I’m trying to put nuts on bolts. It’s borderline impossible
Hey guys, great episode! How about doing one on classic auto components and function? Say, when a purpose opens up the hood for the first time, and scratches their head wondering what all that crap is, and what is it for? LOL! A classic chevy engine bay would be a great example to start with, as it is what I taught my son with. Less clutter under the hood back then, and obviously in time, more crap was added and became more complicated. A sixties classic would be what I suggest. I taught my son the components and functions, using my sixty seven Chevelle, with a 283. Just a suggestion. Take care.
Great Vid man – it’s practical and useful and doesn’t push one brand. When I was much younger, I always wanted a complete set of sockets and was complaining to a friend one day that I couldn’t afford a complete set. He was like "Dude don’t worry about it. Buy only what you need to get the job done and that’s all you need. You’ll save money but still be able to fix your car." He was right and it was a great strategy when I was strapped for cash.
Good job buddy, but what about a Mexican speed wrench & duct tape lol
i recommend the Astro Tools under hood work light
Great vid thank you, just repainted g pas same tool box to use as my “truck” tool box and needed advice to fill it up
I need more tools…..