I'm a 26 year vet in the field, with 5 years in a diesel/hydraulic construction machines shop. I had to quit the field when my wife got cancer and I had to become her full time caretaker and I had to sell off all my tools, diagnostic equipment and everything in between. I had Snap On/Blue Point to Matco to Hear Wrench and everything in between plus all my boxes in order to pay for her treatments and rent, medications, etc..and I had to sell fast and I got a fraction of what my shit was worth and cried. After 8 years of fighting, cancer finally took her from me 8 months ago...and now I'm just getting my motivation back to move on and having to start buying everything back. I'm on a budget but Gear Wrench was ALWAYS good to me so I picked up the 236 set from Home Depot for $200. Had the wrenches, 1/4 & 3/8 sockets, and all the euro sockets. Went with Rigid 1/2 Impact, Pittsburgh impact sockets, line wrenches , new Milwaukee vice lock vice grips, I still have some Snap On pliers assorted, still alive Blue Point wire strippers and crimpers. I bought the Pittsburgh Pro Long handle flex head 72 took 3/8 ratchet, it's never failed me. Have some other SK, Gear Wrench ratchets, got a 19 piece Husky 1/4-1/2 extension set for $20. Pick set, pet bar set, Neiko magnetized screwdriver set, a couple Milwaukee hammer tip screwdrivers a couple different lights and magnets. Then rebought new Foxwell scanner with ABS autobleed, TopDon battery/alternator/starter tester, 24 piece caliper piston set, a caliper push tool, a new power probe, volt meter and test light, then of course wheel hub socket set, and then there's for oil changes, got the smaller cannisters sockets up to 27mm then all the Toyota, jaguar, range Rover etc, 64.3mm cannisters sockets, adjustable filter wrench plus the little three arm adjustable filter tool. 3/8/1/2 spin type torque wrenches, T Handle alley key set, bolt extractor set, rethread set, ball joint separator This is all I've been able to get back so far. Shit I still need a decent 3/8 cordless ratchet, then all my gauge testers (compression kit, oil pressure/ fuel injector & pump tester, coolant system pressure/antifreeze tester, spark tester/trans preassure test), Gear Wrench O2,TVS,PVS, Oil pressure sending unit, thermal sensor & vacumm senaor socket set, wheel bearing press, slide hammer, ball joint seperator/pitman arm set, Pickle fork set, Offset, S shape and Half Moon wrench sets, tie rod and serpentine belt set, snap ring plier set and brake bleeder kit. Plus a new jack, jack stands and a new box (bit only when I go back to work in a shop, can't have that in my apartment). Sorry for the long post but I just felt better taking the time to write it out because since my wife past away, I've became a recluse and have nobody really to talk to so getting this out just makes me feel that little bit better. And I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of stuff but I can't believe I'm saying this but looking forward to getting back to help people and try saving them money and warning them about all the shitty scams in our line of work. So of you read to the end, from deep down thank you for reading. And I wish all you young oil changers just starting out a long career and moving up that ladder from lube guy, to C mechanic, B, A, Master..I truly wish you all well! ✌️ & ❤️
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago I'm gonna check that out but honestly my Pittsburgh set from harbor freight was 20$ and has a lifetime warranty no complaints yet after two years of hard regular use lol hard regular use hahaha
@@billherzog5375 I've done so many jobs using my Harbor Freight tools, but I just want to step up and get quality now. I figure it's a great way to store wealth too.
Certainly one of the most informative videos that I have seen so far! The 37 minute duration kinda held me back from watching it, but boy, it was worth every second. Sir, you are naturally gifted teacher!
I got my Craftsman mechanic's set about 20 years ago, and it is a VERY complete set. 101 pc socket set without bits to increase their numbers. No skipped sizes, and some odd sizes like 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, and lots of 32nds in the 1/4" drive. Still using it today. Set #33101
Pro tip,buy Tekton brand stuff...they don't skip sockets have matco/snap on level quality on most or their tools and have a great always warranty you don't even have to be the original owner. Tekton is the best quality for price I've seen.
this is the best beginner/DIY essential tools Video I've seen so far. I go to harbor freight for everything when I started collecting tools. These tools you talk about are starters and replaceable later on as you slowly learn what you use and abuse most. that's when you spend a good penny for specific tools such as sockets, wrenches, pry bars, torque wrench etc... One thing I learned is that leverage is king in automotive repairs. 3/8 drive ratchet and sockets can get 80% of jobs done... but that ratchet better be able to handle 17mm and up torque specs. I usually use 1/2 ratchet anything above 15mm if it fits. From my experience I use 1/2 drive regardless of location if space allows. Let the tool do the work for you. I've wrestled with too many sockets using hand tools when an impact gun or long handle would of done it the first time lol
Back in the day, they skipped sizes in metric when they included the close equivalent in SAE. For example, you mentioned that they skipped 16 mm, but often 5/8 in is there and will work especially for 6 point. You need to know your close equivalents. Still no skips is always better and less likely to strip a fastener. I agree with your recommendations and advice.
Thank you for the video. Very useful. On jack stands. If anyone plans to work on a variety of vehicles, get a 2 ton and a 20 ton set. Or make your own jack stands if you have a welder. If your a mechanic DIYer or professional your got to need a welding machice. Get a muliprocess welder. It does Tig Mig and is a plasma cutter.. For exhaust pipes and frame work. A good qualty tap and die set. Get cobalt bits. Don't waste the $ on cheap bit. Few years ago i bought the hatbor fieght bits titanium and cobal sets. They are to cheaply made. Get a good brand and the will last you a long time. To shatpen the bits i recommend Drill doctor. It does a great job in keeping bits at ther best. A brass hamer is also for safety working around fuel like gasoline. Steel ones spark brass does not. Brass punches and chisels. It only takes a small leak and you could have a fire or worse an explosion. You only have one life protect it. Safety glasses and ear protection. I wear earing aids to to loud noise working around motors most of my life. If you have ever fire up a motor with bad or not muffler you will know what i mean. Over alls is very important to keep contaminates off your body. Nitrile gloves. Face masks or respirator. Had i known 50 years ago how importand these items can be, i would not have some heath problems i have today. I learned the hard way. It never occured to me how unsafe many things i did back then.
Great information. I am scrappy home mechanic with a knack for tools. You did a fine job. Lowes offers quite complete pliers sets for a decent price. Keep up the good work.
I think the harbor freight dead blow hammer is great. I use mine all the time and it is great. Once it gets messed up I just head up to harbor freight and they replace it. I suggest 2lbs and up
next time you get one replaced, get a rubber mallet, so you stop tearing up your dead blow using it where a solid rubber mallet is needed. Dead blows are good for straightening hydraulic cylinders, and tapping your breaker bar to pop a bolt lose, Most pounding on sharper stuff that would eat the plastic covering on the dead-blow would be better performed with the rubber mallet. Once I had both, my dead-blow looks pristine still, and I could stop warrantying them out. Also like the dead-blow for setting in landscaping edging brick and pavers, and have done tons of that stuff and it doesn't tear them up, although leaving them out in the UV rays is terrible for that particular plastic too, it turns black and forms deep cracks.
Basic Craftsman 6 point metric socket set with 6 inch ratchet. Milwaukee 3/8 impact ratchet Milwaukee 1/2 inch stubby impact wrench Pittsburgh 25 inch 1/2 inch breaker Tekton 1/2 inch metric impact Knipex 6 inch Cobra pliers Snap on 10 mm wrench Craftsman metric wrench set. No name angle pry bar Lowe's branded big arse screw driver ( for drive shafts) You could dismantle every Honda in the world with this set up I'ma need to get that socket set.
12 point sockets are not just for 12 point fasteners. Before we had ratchets with high tooth count the 12 point sockets were used so you could get on a fastener you could with 6 point.
I learned that years ago doing a plumbing job where I could only use 12 point box end wrenches constantly flipping the wrench around 12 points sockets and wrenches are a must
@@predater5017 for me the sockets are a must on spacifc sizes for my automotive/mechanical work I work a lot of bikes and European things at the the moment
@@predater5017 on modern Harley davidson's they use 12 point 10mm and 3/8 bolt heads for brake calipers hondas use 12 point 14/16mm spark plugs, bmw Volkswagen use them a lot to along with E torx bolts. A 6 point wont grab these bolt head at all. They'll round off
Don't just rush out and buy all these tools brand new, go to some estate and yard/garage sales, and pawn shops, sometimes you can find brand name tools like Snap-On, Mac, the old Craftsman stuff (don't really matter now though because its not like you can take it to Sears and get them replaced when they break :( ).
I must say superb advice, in my day we didn’t have an advisory service like you, i use side cutters all the time working on electric bikes and indeed different tools now compared to when i was working on vehicles, yes it is surprising how useful pick tools are, a light i use a head torch. Do keep the video’s coming thank you.
My first truck I learned to only use 6 point the hard way I was young and changed my oil with a 12 point and rounded it off had to have a mobil mechanic come fix it lol he asked what did you do I told him i used this socket and he said well here is your first lesson get rid of your 12 point and only use 6.
Your first craftsman set is identical to mine. I just want to thank you for all the videos you post. Very helpful on my 2003 530i. I've had to replace my radiator and heater pipes. The video where you re,move the intake manifold is priceless. My engine isn't identical to yours but it's very similar. The only trouble I'm having trouble with is rewriting the harness, I seem to have a couple of extra plugs. I'll figure it out eventually and I just wanted to express my appreciation.
Visegrips come in handy a lot. And allen/torx socket sets are good to have when changing brake pads on most cars. Also if you can't afford a breaker bar or only a wrench will fit a cheater bar is essential, I just use a 2.5ft old pipe. It's always the worst times when you need them.
Old school mechanic here, cool video, good point on some tools to begin with or starting out. As for me my opinion, I would start off with the Dewalt 204pc Mechanic tool set. It's price $212.99. And thats a complete set with all three drive ratchets socket set and a good set of extension along with allen sockets T-torx socket & wrenches. Next would be the Grey pneumatic 3/8 socket set duo, SAE & Metric. Definitely! comes in handy. The socket set can be used as a regular socket and impact socket. It's price $225.99. If you want extra extension set, I would go with kobalt 22pc set for $44.99 & for impact extension I would go with Casoman 21pc impact extension, price $39.99. For wrenches I would go with Icon Anti-slip combination wrench set. Both SAE & Metric. Price for each $129.99. For ratcheting wrench set I would go with Jaegar ratcheting wrench set both SAE & Metric the set price is at $79.99 together, or the Horusdy 48pc ratcheting wrench set, price $59.99, plus it comes with a roll sack. As for cordless drive ratchet set I would go with the kimo cordless set, price at $89.99 & it comes with everything, charger, 2 batteries, & sockets. As for impact driver for starters I would go with Bauer the 3/8 price $69.99 & the 1/2, price $99.99. And for torque drive wrench set I would go with the Pittsburgh torque drive wrench set all combined set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4 will cost ya $99.99. Also for drive flex head ratchet, I would go with the gearwrench locking flex head drive ratchet set, the comfort grip is phenomenal! Price at $169.99 for the set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4. note all these are just for starting out or beginners mechanic tools for home diy. And last and not least. Tool cart to store the tools in, may I suggest the 26in US General roll cart. Price at $359.99. Overall this is just my opinion for people on a budget for starting out. But overall cool review.
The tack life jump pack is amazing Hardly uses any juice to jump start a vehicle and the USB charger is a fast charge for ur electronics I've needed to use this more than I thought I ever would. I am impressed as hell with tack life
this was a super helpful vid! every time you said "pretty much all the pros" i could only imagine mr. regular doing his harry voice saying "this is the one the PROS have!"
buy yourself a set of harbor freight, then head to northern tool & equipment and fill in the skips for sockets. Worked well for me and saved hundreds of dollars on high priced complete sets.
Thank you for doing this vid! It was extremely helpful to me when I decided to start fixing/working on my own vehicles. I bought Grey Pneumatic Dou socket set based on the recommendation in this video and because ETCG also recommended them. I have been very happy with them and haven't had any problems with them since I got them a couple years ago. Although, as mentioned in the vid I don't tend to use the included ratcheting socket wrench because I am either using a nicer version(higher tooth count or specialized for dealing with certain situations) from another brand or, I am using the sockets on a power tool.
When i first got into the industry i bought the HF 301 piece set for $99 with the coupon. For $99 the sockets are worth it alone. They don't skip and have every single fastener type. The set comes with a bunch of other tools like pliers, wrenches, and screw drivers but they're trash. Buy the HF 301 set and supplement it with some higher quality tools and you could easily have everything you need to work on cars professionally for around $600. Hope this helps a noobie out there somewhere
@@M16xDr0pSh0tz No, I recall getting the 301 piece for $99 here on the east coast. Regardless, its not very much to pay to have every chrome socket you'll need
@WHO WHO WALKWA it’s still worth it despite the price increase. Surprisingly the sockets are high quality and I’ve used them on my Impact without breaking one yet and I’m a heavy duty diesel mechanic. The impact sockets have to be purchased separately but for around $300 you’ll have the basics needed to get started
Just ame across your channel Great Vid! For those of us who worked late 70s and early 80s, the reason there were no 8mm or 16mm sizes was because the 5/16 and the 5/8 are equivalent to the 8mm and 16mm respectively. Not rocket science just being economical back in the day.
Bill, We all new that, we were just testing you! : ) Although I just went through a tub full of sockets at the pawn shop today looking for 8mm! Only found two, but saw plenty 5/8 and 5/16, geesh. I'll round out any sets I have missing those mm sizes with the SAE. Although 13mm and 1/2" aren't a perfect swap. 19mm and 3/4" are close enough for lug nuts.
I can testify. My 3/8 set that I've had since college is still going strong and I love how there's no skips unlike competitors in the same price range.
Yes they are I've noticed a lot of the parts house brands are rebranded name brand tools. I only wish I knew about Lowes kobalt when they first came out. The original kobalt tools were made in USA that intrigued me and blew me away when I found out they were actually rebranded snapon
Solid recommendations! The Gray Pneumatic Duo is a great starter set as are the other tools you had on the table. Also, hf Pittsburgh Pro has a good 1/4” set of SAE and Metric sockets with ratchet that is under $20 and is adequate. Also I like the Pittsburgh pro plastic covered ratchets they are non marring and are great for working in the wintertime.
Nice video and great responses from the viewers, best that I've seen in a long time. I have set of GEDORE (Metric sockets and / flat and ring spanners). I think they're made in the UK. I've used the same set for close on 40 years with not one incident of poor quality. Keep posting your videos and thanks again. Regards from S Africa Clive
I have a similar kind of set of what u mentioned always in my truck bed tool box. When u start out, this is really good to have as u said and then add or upgrade up as u go. Awesome video👍🏾
My thinking is that just like the long handled ratchets are good for taking things OFF, the shorter handled ones are good for putting things back ON, especially when dealing with steel bolts into aluminum parts. Limiting your torque is helpful in that if you want something super tight or closer to stripping something, you have to do it on purpose.
That's one way to go, but changing ratchets during a job can be a little annoying. It's better to learn exactly how much torque you need to give a fastener. Learning how not to snap a bolt off with an extra long ratchet is a skill everyone should master--then you will never need a torque wrench.
I like that you didn't skimp on the wrenches and the sockets but it cheap picks and pliers and such. I think if you have the base of sockets and wrenches you can slowly build up the rest as it comes great video!
It's fine to skip sizes. Most sets will only skip the 20mm socket, which I've yet to use. I have seen socket sets that skipped 11mm, 15mm, 16mm, and 17mm sockets. I can understand skipping 20mm seeing as I never used mine in 9 years, and I rarely use an 11mm socket... but 15mm, 16mm, and especially 17mm are very common. I may be mistaken, but I recall seeing a Harbor Freight set that skipped the 12mm socket as well, which is a huge deal-breaker. You can't get by without a 12mm socket. The only time I remember seeing a 20mm fastener was working on a Caterpillar generator - and I had to use a wrench because of the stud it was on, so my sockets are unused. I've never run into one on a car. Anyway, spend the extra money and get an SK socket set. They don't skip sizes and it's the best quality for the money. Their sockets fit fasteners snugly, almost never round a fastener, the ratchets are top-notch and the SuperKrome finish lasts forever. But if you go the cheaper route, you can also always go purchase an individual socket if you really need to. Most mechanics have a general rule something like "If I have to borrow a tool once, I'll go out and buy it." - I think that's a bit extreme, I generally will purchase a tool if I have to borrow it more than once.
I've tried so hard to find JIS. I work on Japanese stuff alot and Phillips #2 doesn't fit right. The only JIS tips I could find at the store is #0 and #1
I will add that if you own a newer jeep you will need a 24mm socket to change the oil filter. I work at an independent shop so I have a oil filter socket set, but before I bought that I just used a regular socket and it worked just fine.
Thank you so much! I'm an absolute beginner and I'm very grateful to have all this experience put together in a quick video tutorial. Liked and subscribed :-)
The 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" discussion reminds me of the handgun barrel discussions. If you're only going to have one, get the 3/8" with adapters for the 1/2" breaker bar. What I hate with the industry is the overlap. 1/4" that go up to 14mm, 3/8" that go up to 20+mm, and 1/2" that come down to 10mm or less. I have a set of 1/2" sockets that cover 10mm - 37mm, and a 1/4" that cover 4mm-13mm sockets. I use 3/8" less and less, but I still have a ton of them.
In the kit that have a mix of SAE and Metric will skip the 16 because there's a 5/8 and they'll skip the 19mm because there's a 3/4 ... you don't need them just use the SAE equivalent...4:00 .... They're made in Taiwan...5:30...Tekton makes all of their ratchets and sockets are six point only and they do not skip at all... well made tools and very affordable
sockets are called single hex and double hex and there is another called metrinch which covers imperial and metric ..I had a set of metrinch sockets and very good but expensive 1/2" Socket 10mm & 3/8" MET-1211 1/2" Socket 11mm & 7/16" MET-1212 1/2'' Socket 12mm & 15x32'' MET-1213 1/2" Socket 13mm & 1/2" MET-1214 1/2" Socket 14mm & 9/16" MET-.. with hammers I would definitely recommend a Thor copper and hyde because they are heavy and copper does not damage when you have to bash something off ...another great video and straight to the point
Yeah I can agree with you there on investing in metric tools. What frustrates me to no end is going into chain automotive stores and they have the shelfs stocked with standard size tools, and slim choices for metric. alot of there metric will be 12 points. I just wish these parts stores would get with it and understand no one uses standard tools anymore other than farm equipment, and old vehicles.
Thanks for putting this video together. But, my wallet is quite a bit lighter now! LOL! I bought the Grey Pneumatic metric set you show + a breaker bar and a few others. I'm not a serious hobbyist, mostly driven by necessity. I will admit I admire finely crafted tools/machines. One reason why I love the E46. I love wrenching on this. It's an easy design to work on (relatively). Keep up the good work. I know it takes, time and a lot of work.
Excellent video! Missing a couple things imo,but I like your get email as you go approach. One thing tho, torx bit sockets, really important for modern cars. Here is a cheap way to get started at harbor freight 301 piece Pittsburgh pro socket mechanics tool set . Doesn't skip sizes , goes up to 32 or 36, torx up to 55 i think (need add 62 ) very good, actually IS professional quality, I bought it to replace my stolen tools, expecting something like a big version of a 10- $20 cheapo socket set , that I would replace with my first check, nope! I'll use these proudly . Keep the receipt tho, lifetime guarantee. I counted, 72 tooth, occasional material defects asside, comparable to snap on, (ratchets arecalmost exact copy, feels the same) smokes new china craftsman, husky, Stanley, etc. And strong, the 3/8 drive anvil breaks at 200- 350 foot pounds, pretty standard for ball retainer anvil, but the gears didn't pop like craftsman often do. Surprised. Very surprised, wrenches are crap imo. These are EXCELLENT, basically you buy this for the socket and ratches.its not full of useless 12 point duplicate sockets and screwdriver bits, or other things to get the piece count up. Craftsman 's 200$ set only goes up to 22mm I think, this one 32-36? Also it has big torx bits. I have to check, but I think it goes to 55t. I would add these tools to have a fairly comprehensive home mechanics tool kit. I put stars next to stuff you don't really need. Pittsburgh 1/2" drive 25 inch breaker bar. $19.99 Someone tested it compared to matco,snapon,mac, and it preformed perfectly. Pittsburgh click type Torque wrench $19.99. This is important, do not confuse inch pounds for foot pounds tho! Works grear, but you MUST calibrate it every time. Luggage scale works ok. *Tap and die set. $20 Chisel and punch set 10 Long punches. 5$ Oil filter wrench, plyers type $5 3 piece 3 jaw puller set 35$ (save a trips from borrowing at auto zone) Rubber mallet $5 *Dead blow hammer $10 4 # pound short sledge $6 Serpentine belt removal tool $15 Vacuum tester 15 *diagnoses many problems ** Fuel pump tester $20 ** Oil pressure tester $20 3 piece pry bar set $10 Pro Mechanics gloves $15 so you don't get Golum knuckles 4 piece adjustable sliding "channel lock" style pliers (big ones and small, helpful for removing radiator hoses ( $10 *Seal puller $8. 3 piece vice grip set (for everything from clamping off hoses to grabbing stripped fasteners $10 for harbor freight , but I would spend 36 and get real vice grips, harbor freight has the only generic vice grips I've found that are even close!) Screw type puller type tie rod end separator $14. So much better than the hammer and fork type, let's you reuse them. Need this for any suspension work, and many engine jobs now require it. Wobble extension set (1/4,3/8,1/2), often nuts and bolts are just a bit hard to get to, the universal knuckle type that comes with the kit can be too much, and do break. $10 * 4 piece 3/8 and 1/2 Impact extension sets(comes with a 1" extension so you can use regular sockets with an impact wrench, otherwise they ate too hard and can damage the anvil on your impact wrench! 10$ * (but just the best tool to have ) Earthquake 3/8 impact wrench $179 , get it with a 20% coupon. It's a good as the 600$ snap on, as powerful as a solid 3/8 anvil can take, or spend another 100 for the $269 1/2" model and you can even crack off high torque axle nuts! (Or try ebay for a used Milwaukee fuel 18v). Also add a digital tourqe adapter for installing bolts with it, $49 on amazon, I don't think harbor freight has one. 12v emergency 1/2" impact wrench. If you don't have the scratch for above grab this. It's heavy, and bulky, probably won't last, but it is powerful enough to crack loose lug nuts, and helpful for the 22-24 mm suspension bolts, using breaker bars on really tight or rusty ones can damage suspension parts. Helpful for weak people to change tires too. Works with your factory scissor jack as well. I think everyone should have this in with the spare tire. $24! Safety glasses , put a vacuum hide on it to keep them on $2 ** Stick welder, can be handy. Ie, you break the head off a 15mm EGR valve mounting nut. Too tricky to get a drill into to try an ez out, which probably will just also break, so when you break a nut, put a 15mm in vice grips, and weld it to the broken bolt, it won't stick to the aluminum head, then, while still hot it should turn right out. $99 Even better is the $200 wire feed mug welder, but any welder is better than none. FREE WELDER If you are crafty, find 2 microwaves, and Google diy a c welder. A few feet of heavy copper wire, set of jumper cables, and you have a welder. Get the $5 ammo can to mount it in. Drill holes for wires in and out,, epoxy the transformers in, fill with packing peanuts, clamp on the lid. Done! $$5-20 Compression tester kit 20-$25 **Compression and leak down tester $49 Nylon pry bar set( to remove panels) $6. 12 piece screwdriver set $15 ( or at least the Big Phillips head) Long nose 45 and 90 degree needle nose pliers.. $10 Pick set , useful to undo wiring harness clips, and hoses, clean stuff, etc. $5 Pocket screwdriver. $1-free Magnetic base rechargeable led stick light. Super handy. $15 Pittsburgh 14 piece metric long wrenches, 4mm-22mm , unless your working on earlier thsn about pre 1990 American cars, then you want the 32 piece sae and metric . Pittsburgh 7 piece ratcheting wrench set, 10mm-17mm so handy as FCUK ! 8mm-17mm19? 23$ 14" Car ramps $20 * ...maybe can skip 2ton floor jack, get the $89 racing 3 pump if you can, it's world's better,you will love it, or the 3 ton $10 bottle jack is better than nothing. Make many 5"- 8" long sections of 2×4 wood, or cut up pallets. A piece of wood between the jack and car can be nice, and stacking them can get it high enough to use high lifts. $26 3 ton jack stands SAFETY NOTE, if you use thesr ratcheting style jack stands , be sure to drill a hoke in each to put a bolt or pin in so if the lever is accidentally bumped they don't fall. Or zip tie them, or at very least duct tape $35 Or make some from 2x4s, Google diy jack stands. Don't make the stacking kind, do the one that uses 3" screws. Shears. $7 6" magnetic parts tray (s) amazon has a nice big 12x12 inch one that is great. $4. Big C clamp or brake piston compressor $8-10. Test light $2 Logic probe $8 Clamp on 7 way volt ohm meter $9 (very important tool) Flare nut brake line wrench $3 . *Brake kit (spanner,star adjuster,flare nut wrench,etc) 20 Fuel / a c / high pressure fitting removal set, these perplexed me when I first saw them, look like you can just squeeze and pull off like electric connection s, but actually require these $4 *Measuring calipers, 8-10" $10 General tool cart. Very nice. $150-199. Wire brushes set, tooth brush to 5" $7 Battery terminal cleaner (Fixes 90% of alternator/battery / problem s) 3$ *Vacuum break bleeder (some abs need this ) $20 looks like Pittsburgh copies snap on, and they don't skimp on materials. The racing floor jack is an example, exactly the same. Other stuff you need/want.,some is available at harbour freight ,some not. Quic Steel epoxy stick 5 Super glue & baking soda (best to get 10 pack of small tubes) 5 JB WELD Priceless.not JB quick 6 Wd-40 for everything from fixing wet electronics, to lubrication to rust removing $4 Liquid Wrench. Helps free rusty bolts. $4 Rags, cut up 1' squares and 2-6" wide long strips of t shirts , old jeans, cotton dresses, whatever Free. Blue paper shop towel rolls.(differentthan regular ) $2 Regular blue paper towels Lift the lid on trashcan at wawa/gas station, grab a 3" stack. Free. Zip lock baggies, quart sized, maybe gallon too. (To keep part s like nuts n bolts together, mark with sharpie ) Sharpie permanent black marker $1 Sharpie white paint marker $2 Carb or Throttle body cleaner spray Brake cleaner spray (gets stuff 100% degreased and clean). Toluene, do not inhale! $6 Various zip ties $4 .gorilla duct tape. $5 Black Electric tape. $1.. Masking tape to label parts $1 Wet/drt Black aluminum oxide sandpaper 180,220,400,800,1000,1500 are good grits to have. Lube with wd40 when sanding bare metal $@5 1', 2',3',5' lengths of 3/4" steel pipe, to extend breaker bars, home Depot will cut them for you, smooth sharp with 180 sandpaper. Free-5 depending on if you find it Lastly, if you can't afford a nice handheld obd scanner, get a real elm327 and toad pro.for pc. 129$ live engine, abs, ubd1,ubd2, read ,clear codes, clear check engine light, etc. 129. If you can't afford the real one, get a Chinese knock off, 6-20 on ebay, look for the 1.4 or 1.5 version, 2.1 can be buggy. Order 2 different ones to double your chance it will work torque pro app for Android costs 5 . Gives live info
Lowes has a kobalt 189 piece set with sae and metric 1/4 and 3/8 and 1/2 socket set. No skips, deep and shallow for all sizes and all 6 point. Also comes with quit a few wrenches. Little high priced at $250 but comparing them with husky and craftsman with same style of walk in hassle free lifetime replacement in a store. Every set I saw had there 1/2 all 12 point which was annoying. Glad I found the perfect set.
Thanks for sharing this video. The only comment that I have is , true , metric is the way to go with wrencjes , sockets both impact deep and shallows for fixing modern cars or truck. Unfortunately, i use my tools on other things around the house, and I have to have SAE items in my tool box.
At the risk of being lynched, I have to say for generic stuff that is budget friendly, Husky has been pretty good to me. I'm not saying they're the highest quality, but many times you just need a tool that does the job and works without breaking the bank and Husky is pretty good for that.
Nothing wrong with Husky or Kobalt man. I'm actually digging kobalt these days, they have nice looking stuff. Haven't bought any of it yet because I don't want yet another socket set lol.
My Husky set got me through like 10 years of working on on my Camaro and Civic before I lost or had enough pieces "borrowed" to make me mad I can't find things sometimes and ended up buying super complete really nice tekton metric sets and ratchets.
lol true, i have a box of harbor freight tools i beat the shit out of and they take it very well, if i was a girl i would wear cheep clothes, cheep shoes, have a small cheep purse and still be better at my job than snobby girls that talk shit cause they think price equals quality. snap on tools are not for utility they are for status
When i first started on the diesel line in a ford dealer my trainer told me to get a good 1/4 set and we barely used 3/8 drive it was either 1/4 or 1/2
Wow, that is interesting. I would say they all have their place and everyone has his personal preference and nobody is wrong if they prefer to use a 1/4" set as their daily. Except that they're doing it wrong and 3/8 is the best. ;-)
Papa Torr those weren't very popular until very recently now that the 1/4 battery impact drivers have become viable and popular now everyone is making 1/4 impact sockets
If the head on your swivel ratchet loosens. Use a torx bit to tighten it. Problem solved. It happens on my Pittsburg and my Snap-On. I haven’t replaced one yet
True you can, but the first designs of these ratchets had a different kind of shim inside there and no matter how much you tighten it, it wouldn't stiffen up and I eventually stripped the screw, so that's why I replaced it that time. Another time I bent the ratchet at the u-joint.
Soo true!! Just get every metric 6 point socket and you'll be able to take anything off even if it doesn't fit perfectly. 12 points all need to fit perfectly or else they will strip the bolt
@@traviskeyser7495 2012 equinox, traverse etc.. requires 1-1/4 shallow, to get the oil filter out. Same for 2016.. can't speak for other yrs and models, but imperial is still around. Think they do this to be pricks.
A lot American cars into the late 2000s still commonly had a random mix of SAE and Metric, and in the 90s and early 2000s there were still American cars which had 90% SAE. Unless you're focusing on Japanese or European, SAE is still very much functional. At least outside of the rust belt, there's tons of 90s cars and trucks still around with SAE.
age 11 My dad got me a cheap china socket set 1973 for working on my Honda SL 70 had all MM 8 to 18 , and STD 1/4 to 3/4 both 1/4 and 3/8 with a 1/4 x 3/8 adapter , 2 plug sockets 5/8 and 3/4 . 12 point are thin wall let you get in tight area a 6 point is to thick for , yes the 12 point is the bolts Harley Davidson use in 2 size 1/2 and 1/4 . I was 25 when I got a 3000 pc tool set Craftsman called the compleat auto mechanic set 500$ 1/4 3/8 1/2 , sockets up to 1-1/2 in 1/2 , combo wrench open box ends line wrenches open ends carb tuning kit , 3 sets of torx t15 -t40 allen every size . This was for Beginners If you do not plan on working on your own stuff , just a cheap set is best .
Just get the pittsburgh 301 piece set. Very few skips, extended sizes in 1/2" (which is where the skips are, but in sizes that most sets don't even cover in the first place), and nearly completely 6 point. At only $150 w/ coupon, it's really excellent. Also, if you do a little googling, some of them have 72 tooth ratchets ... you need a specific SKU. I think it's the one that's maid in taiwan instead of china. Also, if you plan to go with both 3/8 and 1/2" impact sockets, the gearwrench 84916N is nice. Doesn't cover as many of the big sizes, but does have SAE, which still matters if you plan to work on lawn equipment (B&S, Deere, etc.) or tractors. Also, I find that having chrome and impact sockets is kinda nice. Can have the same size on my impact wrench and ratchet.
@@snowpro90 I still have many SK tools, wrenches and sockets I bought in 1974 and have used professionally on a daily basis. The ratchets gave up after a mere 25 years.
Vise grips are essential to me for replacing airbags on my semi so you can clamp the airline and still raise the frame off the old bag using the leveling valve much better than using a jack on a 17,000 lbs bobtail weight truck 😂 which leads to add that be sure you know what you're working on first, for cars yeah your set is fine but heavier duty equipment you need 1/2 inch+ drives and I do prefer air tools than battery powered just because I don't like replacing batteries and I can't exactly pull into a tool store with a 70 ft rig unless I happen to be delivering a load there as well but I do have an m18 half inch Milwaukee because ill either have air or power but never none
I do find myself agreeing with most of what you said besides the torx bits from harbor freight. I love harbor freight. They have made me money for a few cars so I will forever be grateful to them but their torx bits are terrible. I tried using them to remove a star bolt inside my truck and twisted like Licorice and eventually broke. Yeah I had them replaced but still prefer to use my gearwrench torx bits
I do agree with you on grey pneumatic they are a great socket set bar none. But I did my due diligence when it comes to there life time warranty. Here is what They told me they will NOT warranty their sockets if bought from Amazon. You need to Purchase there sockets threw a distributor. By the way great channel keep up the good work.
Go to home Depot. Get there 400 piece set. In a case. Some have wheels. Find a rolling bench or tool chest. Nice to roll up to your work and put things back when done. Also nice to put parts or tools on the bench
I'm a professional mechanic I own Grey's pneumatic Snap-on and some mac and Matco what's funny about this whole scenario is I went when I very first started as a tech I had a husky set it had 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 and I still got that set and I don't see another reason to buy one and I use all the deWalt impact drivers and impacts I find impact drivers are so much more versatile then your standard 3/8 in pack because I can put Allen Torx whatever the job requires as long as I can get to it just please do your research before you buy anything cuz a lot of the times when you run across something for the first time there's something cheaper and better out there you just got to find it. Iv even got Harbor Freight Flex heads and just ratchets. And I've yet to wear any of them out and I use them daily the only major difference between Harbor Freight and a tool truck brand is that one the tool truck Brands way more expensive and 2 how many teeth are are cuz there has been some times where I've had to switch to a name-brand ratchet because the Harbor Freight ratchet was just a little too sloppy but for how much it cost it's well worth it
I use a Snapon long flex 1/4 dr ratchet TLLF72, Kobalt cordless 3/8, its half price of Milwaukee and beat it in torque 215ft/lbs. Kobalt wrenches torque, was at 1167 ft/lbs. just under snapon
Lowe's sells individual sockets in both 6 and 12 point. Fill in the skips with their sockets. Or northern tool and equipment is pretty good. Tekton is a great online seller, with sets that are complete sets, no skips, for a great price compared to other no skip sets.
The sae thing is not correct. A 1980's ford truck is exclusively sae, and that's true going into the 90's. Chevy trucks from the 90s are mixed sae and metric, and I still see sae fasteners on newer shit today. So it's wrong to say you don't need sae as a tech it depends on the shit you work on
Could it be because there are some SAE sizes which are equivalent to metric sizes? Are you always going to your SAE's first and finding that they fit, rather than the other way around?
50sKid I'm gonna say no, I do work on 3/4 ton and up trucks ranging from the 80's till early 2000's so again it may be different. Some older as well as some newer vehicles as well and I'd agree if you work on new cars metric will take you further than sae but sae was still in use much later than what's stated in video. So as someone who still works on older diesels and gas trucks/construction equipment I still need sae. Good video regardless
BricksOfButter yup I was replacing the head on a gmc s15 and everything was metric up until the head bolts and bolts that attach to head are all standard
@WHO WHO WALKWA in alot of smaller form factor kits the skips usually have a metric or SAE that is similar to it an example is a 16mm is close enough to 5/8. Then they can save some room and expense buy skipping one of the 2.
My fist [and currently only] tool set was/is a Halfords Advanced 120 piece set. It has been adequate for my needs - but since I've been exposed to SnapOn; the plan is to acquire a full set of SnapOn sockets and rachets. Before that though, I'm looking to get that 18V ip56 Hitachi Impact driver to speed things up a bit
You know, I don't think Snapon makes sense unless you are a professional and have access to the tool truck guy. Because half of Snap-on's appeal is the lifetime warranty where you can just swap a bad tool for a good one right on the truck. After that you're just paying for the name, you know? But, if you got the money, they really are the best.
Autozone tool sets are really good for the price. They do skip sizes but a lot of the sizes they skip are unimportant except for 16. Ive had mine for 2 years and no issues. the only thing that broke was my 3/8's swivel but it broke because I was being an idiot and used an impact on it.
Been working on cars for like 3 years as a diy. Finally getting more serious abt tool. I aint gonna lie most of my tools are harbor freights lol But I been looking at gear wrench, craftsman, kobalt ect. Dont really know whats the big difference in these tools. Will I notice the difference if I spend more on a ratchets/sockets set?
I use a 20 MM socket every once in a while when Ford lug nuts get so swollen that not even a 19.5 MM will fit on it. Other than that though, it's pretty much never used. But definitely still worth it to have.
I have to wonder what genius thought it was a good idea to cover a steel lug nut with a shiny plastic or bi-metal cover? (Chrysler isn't the only guilty party) Given the chance I ever meet this person(s), I promise to kick them more than once in their reproductive organs for all of us weekend knuckle busters! Lol!!
I'm a 26 year vet in the field, with 5 years in a diesel/hydraulic construction machines shop. I had to quit the field when my wife got cancer and I had to become her full time caretaker and I had to sell off all my tools, diagnostic equipment and everything in between. I had Snap On/Blue Point to Matco to Hear Wrench and everything in between plus all my boxes in order to pay for her treatments and rent, medications, etc..and I had to sell fast and I got a fraction of what my shit was worth and cried. After 8 years of fighting, cancer finally took her from me 8 months ago...and now I'm just getting my motivation back to move on and having to start buying everything back. I'm on a budget but Gear Wrench was ALWAYS good to me so I picked up the 236 set from Home Depot for $200. Had the wrenches, 1/4 & 3/8 sockets, and all the euro sockets. Went with Rigid 1/2 Impact, Pittsburgh impact sockets, line wrenches , new Milwaukee vice lock vice grips, I still have some Snap On pliers assorted, still alive Blue Point wire strippers and crimpers. I bought the Pittsburgh Pro Long handle flex head 72 took 3/8 ratchet, it's never failed me. Have some other SK, Gear Wrench ratchets, got a 19 piece Husky 1/4-1/2 extension set for $20. Pick set, pet bar set, Neiko magnetized screwdriver set, a couple Milwaukee hammer tip screwdrivers a couple different lights and magnets. Then rebought new Foxwell scanner with ABS autobleed, TopDon battery/alternator/starter tester, 24 piece caliper piston set, a caliper push tool, a new power probe, volt meter and test light, then of course wheel hub socket set, and then there's for oil changes, got the smaller cannisters sockets up to 27mm then all the Toyota, jaguar, range Rover etc, 64.3mm cannisters sockets, adjustable filter wrench plus the little three arm adjustable filter tool. 3/8/1/2 spin type torque wrenches, T Handle alley key set, bolt extractor set, rethread set, ball joint separator
This is all I've been able to get back so far.
Shit I still need a decent 3/8 cordless ratchet, then all my gauge testers (compression kit, oil pressure/ fuel injector & pump tester, coolant system pressure/antifreeze tester, spark tester/trans preassure test), Gear Wrench O2,TVS,PVS, Oil pressure sending unit, thermal sensor & vacumm senaor socket set, wheel bearing press, slide hammer, ball joint seperator/pitman arm set, Pickle fork set, Offset, S shape and Half Moon wrench sets, tie rod and serpentine belt set, snap ring plier set and brake bleeder kit. Plus a new jack, jack stands and a new box (bit only when I go back to work in a shop, can't have that in my apartment).
Sorry for the long post but I just felt better taking the time to write it out because since my wife past away, I've became a recluse and have nobody really to talk to so getting this out just makes me feel that little bit better. And I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of stuff but I can't believe I'm saying this but looking forward to getting back to help people and try saving them money and warning them about all the shitty scams in our line of work. So of you read to the end, from deep down thank you for reading. And I wish all you young oil changers just starting out a long career and moving up that ladder from lube guy, to C mechanic, B, A, Master..I truly wish you all well! ✌️ & ❤️
1/4” is best used on interior of cars 3/8” is best for under hood of cars and 1/2” is best for suspension and under cars
Id say i use 3/8s the most then 1/2 , and prob use 1/4 inch the least
MMHHH. interesting concept. Nice comment.
Nicholas Dill
if in doubt, go with 3/8
I use my 1/2” rattle gun on the interior
Well when it comes to diesel trucks....go with 1/2 inch
When your impact driver has more torque than the car you work on... XD
hahaha
then you get mouthy and Sandy slaps the shit out of you
TO Funnnnnny, and so true at times...
@@viivii4479 wood tools
Ratchet haha
Tekton doesn't skip sizes, available on amazon and affordable too! Reliable quality
Sunex are great as well. Yashong if you're looking for ratchet wrenches. Amazon is great.
A decent bit of tekton tools are made in America as well. Not all by any means but quite a bit.
Tekton is a Michigan company. Can get them at Meijer also.
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago I'm gonna check that out but honestly my Pittsburgh set from harbor freight was 20$ and has a lifetime warranty no complaints yet after two years of hard regular use lol hard regular use hahaha
@@billherzog5375 I've done so many jobs using my Harbor Freight tools, but I just want to step up and get quality now. I figure it's a great way to store wealth too.
Certainly one of the most informative videos that I have seen so far!
The 37 minute duration kinda held me back from watching it, but boy, it was worth every second.
Sir, you are naturally gifted teacher!
1.5x
I got my Craftsman mechanic's set about 20 years ago, and it is a VERY complete set. 101 pc socket set without bits to increase their numbers. No skipped sizes, and some odd sizes like 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, and lots of 32nds in the 1/4" drive. Still using it today. Set #33101
Pro tip,buy Tekton brand stuff...they don't skip sockets have matco/snap on level quality on most or their tools and have a great always warranty you don't even have to be the original owner. Tekton is the best quality for price I've seen.
I can approve of this comment, 90% of my tools are all from the Tekton brand.
this is the best beginner/DIY essential tools Video I've seen so far. I go to harbor freight for everything when I started collecting tools.
These tools you talk about are starters and replaceable later on as you slowly learn what you use and abuse most. that's when you spend a good penny for specific tools such as sockets, wrenches, pry bars, torque wrench etc...
One thing I learned is that leverage is king in automotive repairs. 3/8 drive ratchet and sockets can get 80% of jobs done... but that ratchet better be able to handle 17mm and up torque specs. I usually use 1/2 ratchet anything above 15mm if it fits.
From my experience I use 1/2 drive regardless of location if space allows. Let the tool do the work for you. I've wrestled with too many sockets using hand tools when an impact gun or long handle would of done it the first time lol
Back in the day, they skipped sizes in metric when they included the close equivalent in SAE. For example, you mentioned that they skipped 16 mm, but often 5/8 in is there and will work especially for 6 point. You need to know your close equivalents. Still no skips is always better and less likely to strip a fastener. I agree with your recommendations and advice.
Thank you for the video. Very useful. On jack stands. If anyone plans to work on a variety of vehicles, get a 2 ton and a 20 ton set. Or make your own jack stands if you have a welder. If your a mechanic DIYer or professional your got to need a welding machice. Get a muliprocess welder. It does Tig Mig and is a plasma cutter.. For exhaust pipes and frame work. A good qualty tap and die set. Get cobalt bits. Don't waste the $ on cheap bit. Few years ago i bought the hatbor fieght bits titanium and cobal sets. They are to cheaply made. Get a good brand and the will last you a long time. To shatpen the bits i recommend Drill doctor. It does a great job in keeping bits at ther best. A brass hamer is also for safety working around fuel like gasoline. Steel ones spark brass does not. Brass punches and chisels. It only takes a small leak and you could have a fire or worse an explosion. You only have one life protect it. Safety glasses and ear protection. I wear earing aids to to loud noise working around motors most of my life. If you have ever fire up a motor with bad or not muffler you will know what i mean. Over alls is very important to keep contaminates off your body. Nitrile gloves. Face masks or respirator. Had i known 50 years ago how importand these items can be, i would not have some heath problems i have today. I learned the hard way. It never occured to me how unsafe many things i did back then.
Great information. I am scrappy home mechanic with a knack for tools. You did a fine job. Lowes offers quite complete pliers sets for a decent price. Keep up the good work.
I think the harbor freight dead blow hammer is great. I use mine all the time and it is great. Once it gets messed up I just head up to harbor freight and they replace it. I suggest 2lbs and up
I keep meaning to get one of those
next time you get one replaced, get a rubber mallet, so you stop tearing up your dead blow using it where a solid rubber mallet is needed. Dead blows are good for straightening hydraulic cylinders, and tapping your breaker bar to pop a bolt lose, Most pounding on sharper stuff that would eat the plastic covering on the dead-blow would be better performed with the rubber mallet. Once I had both, my dead-blow looks pristine still, and I could stop warrantying them out. Also like the dead-blow for setting in landscaping edging brick and pavers, and have done tons of that stuff and it doesn't tear them up, although leaving them out in the UV rays is terrible for that particular plastic too, it turns black and forms deep cracks.
They are commonly referred to as a "BFH", with repairs involving them as requiring application of the BFH technique i.e. stuck rotors, etc...
Ruin them in a day pure junk
Basic Craftsman 6 point metric socket set with 6 inch ratchet.
Milwaukee 3/8 impact ratchet
Milwaukee 1/2 inch stubby impact wrench
Pittsburgh 25 inch 1/2 inch breaker
Tekton 1/2 inch metric impact
Knipex 6 inch Cobra pliers
Snap on 10 mm wrench
Craftsman metric wrench set.
No name angle pry bar
Lowe's branded big arse screw driver ( for drive shafts)
You could dismantle every Honda in the world with this set up
I'ma need to get that socket set.
12 point sockets are not just for 12 point fasteners. Before we had ratchets with high tooth count the 12 point sockets were used so you could get on a fastener you could with 6 point.
I learned that years ago doing a plumbing job where I could only use 12 point box end wrenches constantly flipping the wrench around
12 points sockets and wrenches are a must
@@anthonygm85 wrenches yes i would agree. but sockets you want 6 point. with 72 tooth ratches 12 point sockets dont offer anything
@@predater5017 for me the sockets are a must on spacifc sizes for my automotive/mechanical work I work a lot of bikes and European things at the the moment
@@anthonygm85 maybe im missing something but i dont see what a 12 point socket offers over 6.
@@predater5017 on modern Harley davidson's they use 12 point 10mm and 3/8 bolt heads for brake calipers hondas use 12 point 14/16mm spark plugs, bmw Volkswagen use them a lot to along with E torx bolts. A 6 point wont grab these bolt head at all. They'll round off
Don't just rush out and buy all these tools brand new, go to some estate and yard/garage sales, and pawn shops, sometimes you can find brand name tools like Snap-On, Mac, the old Craftsman stuff (don't really matter now though because its not like you can take it to Sears and get them replaced when they break :( ).
I usually don’t comment on videos, but this is one of the most informative videos on UA-cam. Great job!
I must say superb advice, in my day we didn’t have an advisory service like you, i use side cutters all the time working on electric bikes and indeed different tools now compared to when i was working on vehicles, yes it is surprising how useful pick tools are, a light i use a head torch. Do keep the video’s coming thank you.
I always come back this video every few months as I build out my tools. Thanks for the video
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and I use the grey pneumatic 3/8 set. It's a good set.
Those squared jaw vise grips have saved me more times than I can count. Definitely a must have.
The best introduction of car tools. Thank you !
My first truck I learned to only use 6 point the hard way I was young and changed my oil with a 12 point and rounded it off had to have a mobil mechanic come fix it lol he asked what did you do I told him i used this socket and he said well here is your first lesson get rid of your 12 point and only use 6.
Your first craftsman set is identical to mine. I just want to thank you for all the videos you post. Very helpful on my 2003 530i. I've had to replace my radiator and heater pipes. The video where you re,move the intake manifold is priceless. My engine isn't identical to yours but it's very similar. The only trouble I'm having trouble with is rewriting the harness, I seem to have a couple of extra plugs. I'll figure it out eventually and I just wanted to express my appreciation.
I have a HF 3/8 and 1/2 master set. Duralast 1/4 set. Best combo and never missing anything.
Visegrips come in handy a lot. And allen/torx socket sets are good to have when changing brake pads on most cars. Also if you can't afford a breaker bar or only a wrench will fit a cheater bar is essential, I just use a 2.5ft old pipe. It's always the worst times when you need them.
Old school mechanic here, cool video, good point on some tools to begin with or starting out. As for me my opinion, I would start off with the Dewalt 204pc Mechanic tool set. It's price $212.99. And thats a complete set with all three drive ratchets socket set and a good set of extension along with allen sockets T-torx socket & wrenches. Next would be the Grey pneumatic 3/8 socket set duo, SAE & Metric. Definitely! comes in handy. The socket set can be used as a regular socket and impact socket. It's price $225.99. If you want extra extension set, I would go with kobalt 22pc set for $44.99 & for impact extension I would go with Casoman 21pc impact extension, price $39.99. For wrenches I would go with Icon Anti-slip combination wrench set. Both SAE & Metric. Price for each $129.99. For ratcheting wrench set I would go with Jaegar ratcheting wrench set both SAE & Metric the set price is at $79.99 together, or the Horusdy 48pc ratcheting wrench set, price $59.99, plus it comes with a roll sack. As for cordless drive ratchet set I would go with the kimo cordless set, price at $89.99 & it comes with everything, charger, 2 batteries, & sockets. As for impact driver for starters I would go with Bauer the 3/8 price $69.99 & the 1/2, price $99.99. And for torque drive wrench set I would go with the Pittsburgh torque drive wrench set all combined set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4 will cost ya $99.99. Also for drive flex head ratchet, I would go with the gearwrench locking flex head drive ratchet set, the comfort grip is phenomenal! Price at $169.99 for the set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4. note all these are just for starting out or beginners mechanic tools for home diy. And last and not least. Tool cart to store the tools in, may I suggest the 26in US General roll cart. Price at $359.99. Overall this is just my opinion for people on a budget for starting out. But overall cool review.
The tack life jump pack is amazing
Hardly uses any juice to jump start a vehicle and the USB charger is a fast charge for ur electronics
I've needed to use this more than I thought I ever would. I am impressed as hell with tack life
this was a super helpful vid! every time you said "pretty much all the pros" i could only imagine mr. regular doing his harry voice saying "this is the one the PROS have!"
buy yourself a set of harbor freight, then head to northern tool & equipment and fill in the skips for sockets. Worked well for me and saved hundreds of dollars on high priced complete sets.
Fucking. chi-com JUNK-
Thank you for doing this vid! It was extremely helpful to me when I decided to start fixing/working on my own vehicles.
I bought Grey Pneumatic Dou socket set based on the recommendation in this video and because ETCG also recommended them. I have been very happy with them and haven't had any problems with them since I got them a couple years ago. Although, as mentioned in the vid I don't tend to use the included ratcheting socket wrench because I am either using a nicer version(higher tooth count or specialized for dealing with certain situations) from another brand or, I am using the sockets on a power tool.
Thanks for the video. I am 51 and I learned a thing or three today!
When i first got into the industry i bought the HF 301 piece set for $99 with the coupon. For $99 the sockets are worth it alone. They don't skip and have every single fastener type. The set comes with a bunch of other tools like pliers, wrenches, and screw drivers but they're trash. Buy the HF 301 set and supplement it with some higher quality tools and you could easily have everything you need to work on cars professionally for around $600. Hope this helps a noobie out there somewhere
wait what? that 301 piece is 150 with coupon, not 99? Are you talking about the 225 piece?
@@M16xDr0pSh0tz No, I recall getting the 301 piece for $99 here on the east coast. Regardless, its not very much to pay to have every chrome socket you'll need
@WHO WHO WALKWA it’s still worth it despite the price increase. Surprisingly the sockets are high quality and I’ve used them on my
Impact without breaking one yet and I’m a heavy duty diesel mechanic. The impact sockets have to be purchased separately but for around $300 you’ll have the basics needed to get started
Tekton is the best!! Cheap prices and great tools. AND NO SKIPS
Tektons tools are top notch,I love em.
Just ame across your channel Great Vid! For those of us who worked late 70s and early 80s, the reason there were no 8mm or 16mm sizes was because the 5/16 and the 5/8 are equivalent to the 8mm and 16mm respectively. Not rocket science just being economical back in the day.
I didn't realize that, Bill. Thanks!
3/4 = 19.05mm for more savings :)
Bill, We all new that, we were just testing you! : ) Although I just went through a tub full of sockets at the pawn shop today looking for 8mm! Only found two, but saw plenty 5/8 and 5/16, geesh. I'll round out any sets I have missing those mm sizes with the SAE. Although 13mm and 1/2" aren't a perfect swap. 19mm and 3/4" are close enough for lug nuts.
U can u use a 12 point socket on anything 6 point is sits in Six points it won’t round if you have the correct sizes
That really depends on the quality and state of the head of the bolt, also what kind of spastic picks the wrong one?
I do wish we had Harbour Freight in the UK.
Duralast makes good sets for on the go with no skip sizes👍
Lone Star Auto yup I love duralast sockets
I can testify. My 3/8 set that I've had since college is still going strong and I love how there's no skips unlike competitors in the same price range.
Yes they are I've noticed a lot of the parts house brands are rebranded name brand tools. I only wish I knew about Lowes kobalt when they first came out. The original kobalt tools were made in USA that intrigued me and blew me away when I found out they were actually rebranded snapon
@@jamesf9610 what's rebranded snapon today?
Solid recommendations! The Gray Pneumatic Duo is a great starter set as are the other tools you had on the table. Also, hf Pittsburgh Pro has a good 1/4” set of SAE and Metric sockets with ratchet that is under $20 and is adequate. Also I like the Pittsburgh pro plastic covered ratchets they are non marring and are great for working in the wintertime.
I own SAE and MM because if I need it and don’t have it I’m gonna throw a wrench
Wacky Fox this is the best comment I’ve seen all week
relateable
and then you run into a whitworth size bolt....
You may need them both on on an American car or Foreign.
Adam Sifford American cars still use metric fasteners.
Nice video and great responses from the viewers, best that I've seen in a long time.
I have set of GEDORE (Metric sockets and / flat and ring spanners). I think they're made in the UK.
I've used the same set for close on 40 years with not one incident of poor quality.
Keep posting your videos and thanks again.
Regards from S Africa
Clive
I am proud to have a standing craftsman tool box full of American made Craftsman from the late 80's and early 90's
I have a similar kind of set of what u mentioned always in my truck bed tool box. When u start out, this is really good to have as u said and then add or upgrade up as u go. Awesome video👍🏾
Greetings from Wassim... Super super super honest explanation for anybody to understand all about auto starter tools.... Great video....
My thinking is that just like the long handled ratchets are good for taking things OFF, the shorter handled ones are good for putting things back ON, especially when dealing with steel bolts into aluminum parts. Limiting your torque is helpful in that if you want something super tight or closer to stripping something, you have to do it on purpose.
That's one way to go, but changing ratchets during a job can be a little annoying. It's better to learn exactly how much torque you need to give a fastener. Learning how not to snap a bolt off with an extra long ratchet is a skill everyone should master--then you will never need a torque wrench.
Just use a torque wrench
I like that you didn't skimp on the wrenches and the sockets but it cheap picks and pliers and such. I think if you have the base of sockets and wrenches you can slowly build up the rest as it comes great video!
It's fine to skip sizes. Most sets will only skip the 20mm socket, which I've yet to use. I have seen socket sets that skipped 11mm, 15mm, 16mm, and 17mm sockets. I can understand skipping 20mm seeing as I never used mine in 9 years, and I rarely use an 11mm socket... but 15mm, 16mm, and especially 17mm are very common. I may be mistaken, but I recall seeing a Harbor Freight set that skipped the 12mm socket as well, which is a huge deal-breaker. You can't get by without a 12mm socket.
The only time I remember seeing a 20mm fastener was working on a Caterpillar generator - and I had to use a wrench because of the stud it was on, so my sockets are unused. I've never run into one on a car.
Anyway, spend the extra money and get an SK socket set. They don't skip sizes and it's the best quality for the money. Their sockets fit fasteners snugly, almost never round a fastener, the ratchets are top-notch and the SuperKrome finish lasts forever.
But if you go the cheaper route, you can also always go purchase an individual socket if you really need to. Most mechanics have a general rule something like "If I have to borrow a tool once, I'll go out and buy it." - I think that's a bit extreme, I generally will purchase a tool if I have to borrow it more than once.
Thanks for this video. I was looking to put together a basic tool bag for road emergencies and this helped a lot!
Also add a JIS standard screw driver for Japanese cars and bikes. They might look like Philips heads, but they're not. Wish I knew this sooner.
I've tried so hard to find JIS. I work on Japanese stuff alot and Phillips #2 doesn't fit right. The only JIS tips I could find at the store is #0 and #1
@@firebladex8586 VESSEL is a good brand for JIS screwdrivers, you can find them on Amazon
I will add that if you own a newer jeep you will need a 24mm socket to change the oil filter. I work at an independent shop so I have a oil filter socket set, but before I bought that I just used a regular socket and it worked just fine.
Thank you so much! I'm an absolute beginner and I'm very grateful to have all this experience put together in a quick video tutorial. Liked and subscribed :-)
The 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" discussion reminds me of the handgun barrel discussions. If you're only going to have one, get the 3/8" with adapters for the 1/2" breaker bar. What I hate with the industry is the overlap. 1/4" that go up to 14mm, 3/8" that go up to 20+mm, and 1/2" that come down to 10mm or less. I have a set of 1/2" sockets that cover 10mm - 37mm, and a 1/4" that cover 4mm-13mm sockets. I use 3/8" less and less, but I still have a ton of them.
In the kit that have a mix of SAE and Metric will skip the 16 because there's a 5/8 and they'll skip the 19mm because there's a 3/4 ... you don't need them just use the SAE equivalent...4:00 .... They're made in Taiwan...5:30...Tekton makes all of their ratchets and sockets are six point only and they do not skip at all... well made tools and very affordable
Channel locks are amazing for breaking hoses loose from fitting and heater cores and all that type of bond
sockets are called single hex and double hex and there is another called metrinch which covers imperial and metric ..I had a set of metrinch sockets and very good but expensive 1/2" Socket 10mm & 3/8" MET-1211 1/2" Socket 11mm & 7/16" MET-1212 1/2'' Socket 12mm & 15x32'' MET-1213 1/2" Socket 13mm & 1/2" MET-1214 1/2" Socket 14mm & 9/16" MET-.. with hammers I would definitely recommend a Thor copper and hyde because they are heavy and copper does not damage when you have to bash something off ...another great video and straight to the point
Great introduction for me the beginner. Gets right to the point and adds very helpful anecdotal insights. Thanks!
I use 1/2” most often but good video im getting all my tools togheter that i collected over the years and now i can see what in missing 😁
7:00 “I mean you’re not gonna need the 20mm that’s kind of a unicorn size” LOL I thought that was so funny
Yeah I can agree with you there on investing in metric tools. What frustrates me to no end is going into chain automotive stores and they have the shelfs stocked with standard size tools, and slim choices for metric. alot of there metric will be 12 points. I just wish these parts stores would get with it and understand no one uses standard tools anymore other than farm equipment, and old vehicles.
Thanks for putting this video together. But, my wallet is quite a bit lighter now! LOL! I bought the Grey Pneumatic metric set you show + a breaker bar and a few others. I'm not a serious hobbyist, mostly driven by necessity. I will admit I admire finely crafted tools/machines. One reason why I love the E46. I love wrenching on this. It's an easy design to work on (relatively).
Keep up the good work. I know it takes, time and a lot of work.
Excellent video! Missing a couple things imo,but I like your get email as you go approach. One thing tho, torx bit sockets, really important for modern cars.
Here is a cheap way to get started at harbor freight
301 piece Pittsburgh pro socket mechanics tool set .
Doesn't skip sizes , goes up to 32 or 36, torx up to 55 i think (need add 62 ) very good, actually IS professional quality, I bought it to replace my stolen tools, expecting something like a big version of a 10- $20 cheapo socket set , that I would replace with my first check, nope! I'll use these proudly . Keep the receipt tho, lifetime guarantee.
I counted, 72 tooth, occasional material defects asside, comparable to snap on, (ratchets arecalmost exact copy, feels the same) smokes new china craftsman, husky, Stanley, etc. And strong, the 3/8 drive anvil breaks at 200- 350 foot pounds, pretty standard for ball retainer anvil, but the gears didn't pop like craftsman often do. Surprised. Very surprised, wrenches are crap imo.
These are EXCELLENT, basically you buy this for the socket and ratches.its not full of useless 12 point duplicate sockets and screwdriver bits, or other things to get the piece count up. Craftsman 's 200$ set only goes up to 22mm I think, this one 32-36?
Also it has big torx bits. I have to check, but I think it goes to 55t.
I would add these tools to have a fairly comprehensive home mechanics tool kit.
I put stars next to stuff you don't really need.
Pittsburgh 1/2" drive 25 inch breaker bar. $19.99
Someone tested it compared to matco,snapon,mac, and it preformed perfectly.
Pittsburgh click type Torque wrench $19.99.
This is important, do not confuse inch pounds for foot pounds tho! Works grear, but you MUST calibrate it every time. Luggage scale works ok.
*Tap and die set.
$20
Chisel and punch set
10
Long punches.
5$
Oil filter wrench, plyers type
$5
3 piece 3 jaw puller set
35$ (save a trips from borrowing at auto zone)
Rubber mallet
$5
*Dead blow hammer
$10
4 # pound short sledge
$6
Serpentine belt removal tool
$15
Vacuum tester
15 *diagnoses many problems
** Fuel pump tester
$20
** Oil pressure tester
$20
3 piece pry bar set
$10
Pro Mechanics gloves
$15 so you don't get Golum knuckles
4 piece adjustable sliding "channel lock" style pliers (big ones and small, helpful for removing radiator hoses (
$10
*Seal puller
$8.
3 piece vice grip set (for everything from clamping off hoses to grabbing stripped fasteners
$10 for harbor freight , but I would spend 36 and get real vice grips, harbor freight has the only generic vice grips I've found that are even close!)
Screw type puller type tie rod end separator
$14. So much better than the hammer and fork type, let's you reuse them. Need this for any suspension work, and many engine jobs now require it.
Wobble extension set (1/4,3/8,1/2), often nuts and bolts are just a bit hard to get to, the universal knuckle type that comes with the kit can be too much, and do break.
$10
* 4 piece 3/8 and 1/2 Impact extension sets(comes with a 1" extension so you can use regular sockets with an impact wrench, otherwise they ate too hard and can damage the anvil on your impact wrench!
10$
* (but just the best tool to have ) Earthquake 3/8 impact wrench
$179 , get it with a 20% coupon. It's a good as the 600$ snap on, as powerful as a solid 3/8 anvil can take, or spend another 100 for the $269 1/2" model and you can even crack off high torque axle nuts! (Or try ebay for a used Milwaukee fuel 18v).
Also add a digital tourqe adapter for installing bolts with it, $49 on amazon, I don't think harbor freight has one.
12v emergency 1/2" impact wrench. If you don't have the scratch for above grab this. It's heavy, and bulky, probably won't last, but it is powerful enough to crack loose lug nuts, and helpful for the 22-24 mm suspension bolts, using breaker bars on really tight or rusty ones can damage suspension parts. Helpful for weak people to change tires too. Works with your factory scissor jack as well. I think everyone should have this in with the spare tire.
$24!
Safety glasses , put a vacuum hide on it to keep them on
$2
** Stick welder, can be handy. Ie, you break the head off a 15mm EGR valve mounting nut. Too tricky to get a drill into to try an ez out, which probably will just also break, so when you break a nut, put a 15mm in vice grips, and weld it to the broken bolt, it won't stick to the aluminum head, then, while still hot it should turn right out.
$99
Even better is the $200 wire feed mug welder, but any welder is better than none.
FREE WELDER If you are crafty, find 2 microwaves, and Google diy a c welder. A few feet of heavy copper wire, set of jumper cables, and you have a welder. Get the $5 ammo can to mount it in. Drill holes for wires in and out,, epoxy the transformers in, fill with packing peanuts, clamp on the lid. Done!
$$5-20
Compression tester kit
20-$25
**Compression and leak down tester
$49
Nylon pry bar set( to remove panels)
$6.
12 piece screwdriver set
$15 ( or at least the Big Phillips head)
Long nose 45 and 90 degree needle nose pliers..
$10
Pick set , useful to undo wiring harness clips, and hoses, clean stuff, etc.
$5
Pocket screwdriver.
$1-free
Magnetic base rechargeable led stick light. Super handy.
$15
Pittsburgh 14 piece metric long wrenches, 4mm-22mm , unless your working on earlier thsn about pre 1990 American cars, then you want the 32 piece sae and metric .
Pittsburgh 7 piece ratcheting wrench set, 10mm-17mm so handy as FCUK ! 8mm-17mm19?
23$
14" Car ramps
$20
* ...maybe can skip 2ton floor jack, get the $89 racing 3 pump if you can, it's world's better,you will love it, or the 3 ton $10 bottle jack is better than nothing. Make many 5"- 8" long sections of 2×4 wood, or cut up pallets. A piece of wood between the jack and car can be nice, and stacking them can get it high enough to use high lifts.
$26
3 ton jack stands SAFETY NOTE, if you use thesr ratcheting style jack stands , be sure to drill a hoke in each to put a bolt or pin in so if the lever is accidentally bumped they don't fall. Or zip tie them, or at very least duct tape
$35
Or make some from 2x4s, Google diy jack stands. Don't make the stacking kind, do the one that uses 3" screws.
Shears.
$7
6" magnetic parts tray (s) amazon has a nice big 12x12 inch one that is great.
$4.
Big C clamp or brake piston compressor
$8-10.
Test light
$2
Logic probe
$8
Clamp on 7 way volt ohm meter
$9 (very important tool)
Flare nut brake line wrench
$3
.
*Brake kit (spanner,star adjuster,flare nut wrench,etc)
20
Fuel / a c / high pressure fitting removal set, these perplexed me when I first saw them, look like you can just squeeze and pull off like electric connection s, but actually require these
$4
*Measuring calipers, 8-10"
$10
General tool cart. Very nice.
$150-199.
Wire brushes set, tooth brush to 5"
$7
Battery terminal cleaner
(Fixes 90% of alternator/battery / problem s)
3$
*Vacuum break bleeder (some abs need this )
$20
looks like Pittsburgh copies snap on, and they don't skimp on materials. The racing floor jack is an example, exactly the same.
Other stuff you need/want.,some is available at harbour freight ,some not.
Quic Steel epoxy stick
5
Super glue & baking soda (best to get 10 pack of small tubes)
5
JB WELD
Priceless.not JB quick
6
Wd-40 for everything from fixing wet electronics, to lubrication to rust removing
$4
Liquid Wrench. Helps free rusty bolts.
$4
Rags, cut up 1' squares and 2-6" wide long strips of t shirts , old jeans, cotton dresses, whatever
Free.
Blue paper shop towel rolls.(differentthan regular )
$2
Regular blue paper towels
Lift the lid on trashcan at wawa/gas station, grab a 3" stack.
Free.
Zip lock baggies, quart sized, maybe gallon too. (To keep part s like nuts n bolts together, mark with sharpie )
Sharpie permanent black marker
$1
Sharpie white paint marker
$2
Carb or Throttle body cleaner spray
Brake cleaner spray (gets stuff 100% degreased and clean). Toluene, do not inhale!
$6
Various zip ties
$4
.gorilla duct tape.
$5
Black Electric tape.
$1..
Masking tape to label parts
$1
Wet/drt Black aluminum oxide sandpaper
180,220,400,800,1000,1500 are good grits to have. Lube with wd40 when sanding bare metal
$@5
1', 2',3',5' lengths of 3/4" steel pipe, to extend breaker bars, home Depot will cut them for you, smooth sharp with 180 sandpaper.
Free-5 depending on if you find it
Lastly, if you can't afford a nice handheld obd scanner, get a real elm327 and toad pro.for pc. 129$ live engine, abs, ubd1,ubd2, read ,clear codes, clear check engine light, etc.
129.
If you can't afford the real one, get a Chinese knock off, 6-20 on ebay, look for the 1.4 or 1.5 version, 2.1 can be buggy. Order 2 different ones to double your chance it will work torque pro app for Android costs 5 . Gives live info
Lowes has a kobalt 189 piece set with sae and metric 1/4 and 3/8 and 1/2 socket set. No skips, deep and shallow for all sizes and all 6 point. Also comes with quit a few wrenches. Little high priced at $250 but comparing them with husky and craftsman with same style of walk in hassle free lifetime replacement in a store. Every set I saw had there 1/2 all 12 point which was annoying. Glad I found the perfect set.
Thanks for sharing this video. The only comment that I have is , true , metric is the way to go with wrencjes , sockets both impact deep and shallows for fixing modern cars or truck. Unfortunately, i use my tools on other things around the house, and I have to have SAE items in my tool box.
Some ford calipers are 9mm Allen it took a while to find one when working on my dad's escapes brakes.
At the risk of being lynched, I have to say for generic stuff that is budget friendly, Husky has been pretty good to me. I'm not saying they're the highest quality, but many times you just need a tool that does the job and works without breaking the bank and Husky is pretty good for that.
Nothing wrong with Husky or Kobalt man. I'm actually digging kobalt these days, they have nice looking stuff. Haven't bought any of it yet because I don't want yet another socket set lol.
My Husky set got me through like 10 years of working on on my Camaro and Civic before I lost or had enough pieces "borrowed" to make me mad I can't find things sometimes and ended up buying super complete really nice tekton metric sets and ratchets.
Thank you thank you... Your wisdom has helped me along the way of becoming e46 330xi diy'er.
This video taught me so much and answered so many questions.
Tools/power tools to men are what shoes and purses are to women hahaha
totally
Yes, especially when you compare Snap-on to Manolos.
lol true, i have a box of harbor freight tools i beat the shit out of and they take it very well, if i was a girl i would wear cheep clothes, cheep shoes, have a small cheep purse and still be better at my job than snobby girls that talk shit cause they think price equals quality. snap on tools are not for utility they are for status
Shittt and we tell them they're crazy and they tell us we are crazy
@@chaytonruijsenaars3971 hahahahahha nices
Fantastic video, especially for clue-less beginners, like myself. Tons of useful info! Thank you kindly for sharing, sir!
When i first started on the diesel line in a ford dealer my trainer told me to get a good 1/4 set and we barely used 3/8 drive it was either 1/4 or 1/2
Wow, that is interesting. I would say they all have their place and everyone has his personal preference and nobody is wrong if they prefer to use a 1/4" set as their daily. Except that they're doing it wrong and 3/8 is the best. ;-)
50sKid well we were turning 50-70hrs a wk so something right
I honestly never noticed that they made 1/4" impact sockets. Will look into it. Can't you muscle 1/4"?
Papa Torr those weren't very popular until very recently now that the 1/4 battery impact drivers have become viable and popular now everyone is making 1/4 impact sockets
If the head on your swivel ratchet loosens. Use a torx bit to tighten it. Problem solved. It happens on my Pittsburg and my Snap-On. I haven’t replaced one yet
True you can, but the first designs of these ratchets had a different kind of shim inside there and no matter how much you tighten it, it wouldn't stiffen up and I eventually stripped the screw, so that's why I replaced it that time. Another time I bent the ratchet at the u-joint.
SK is the only American made company that never skips numbers in every case they sell
Backwoods Hippie snap on, Mac, Williams, proto, and Wright do not skip neither.
Soo true!! Just get every metric 6 point socket and you'll be able to take anything off even if it doesn't fit perfectly. 12 points all need to fit perfectly or else they will strip the bolt
my Chevy is a 2002, my Ford is 1999, my Jeep is a 1996 and I need SAE sockets to work on them
Then what happened?
There is no SAE sizes on on 2002 Chevy, I know this for a 100% fact
@@traviskeyser7495 2012 equinox, traverse etc.. requires 1-1/4 shallow, to get the oil filter out. Same for 2016.. can't speak for other yrs and models, but imperial is still around. Think they do this to be pricks.
@@traviskeyser7495 my 2002 chevy has SAE.
@@debtminer4976 or just use a 32mm. Gets everything just fine for me
A lot American cars into the late 2000s still commonly had a random mix of SAE and Metric, and in the 90s and early 2000s there were still American cars which had 90% SAE. Unless you're focusing on Japanese or European, SAE is still very much functional. At least outside of the rust belt, there's tons of 90s cars and trucks still around with SAE.
age 11 My dad got me a cheap china socket set 1973 for working on my Honda SL 70 had all MM 8 to 18 , and STD 1/4 to 3/4 both 1/4 and 3/8 with a 1/4 x 3/8 adapter , 2 plug sockets 5/8 and 3/4 . 12 point are thin wall let you get in tight area a 6 point is to thick for , yes the 12 point is the bolts Harley Davidson use in 2 size 1/2 and 1/4 . I was 25 when I got a 3000 pc tool set Craftsman called the compleat auto mechanic set 500$ 1/4 3/8 1/2 , sockets up to 1-1/2 in 1/2 , combo wrench open box ends line wrenches open ends carb tuning kit , 3 sets of torx t15 -t40 allen every size . This was for Beginners If you do not plan on working on your own stuff , just a cheap set is best .
Just get the pittsburgh 301 piece set. Very few skips, extended sizes in 1/2" (which is where the skips are, but in sizes that most sets don't even cover in the first place), and nearly completely 6 point. At only $150 w/ coupon, it's really excellent. Also, if you do a little googling, some of them have 72 tooth ratchets ... you need a specific SKU. I think it's the one that's maid in taiwan instead of china.
Also, if you plan to go with both 3/8 and 1/2" impact sockets, the gearwrench 84916N is nice. Doesn't cover as many of the big sizes, but does have SAE, which still matters if you plan to work on lawn equipment (B&S, Deere, etc.) or tractors.
Also, I find that having chrome and impact sockets is kinda nice. Can have the same size on my impact wrench and ratchet.
That's a good point about having one for your impact wrench and another for your ratchet
S&K all the way. Their sets don't skip.
Aaron Whipple- just from experience.
@@snowpro90 I still have many SK tools, wrenches and sockets I bought in 1974 and have used professionally on a daily basis. The ratchets gave up after a mere 25 years.
Have you seen SK’s website? Go check their prices. It’s hilariously expensive. Retardedly expensive.
Vise grips are essential to me for replacing airbags on my semi so you can clamp the airline and still raise the frame off the old bag using the leveling valve much better than using a jack on a 17,000 lbs bobtail weight truck 😂 which leads to add that be sure you know what you're working on first, for cars yeah your set is fine but heavier duty equipment you need 1/2 inch+ drives and I do prefer air tools than battery powered just because I don't like replacing batteries and I can't exactly pull into a tool store with a 70 ft rig unless I happen to be delivering a load there as well but I do have an m18 half inch Milwaukee because ill either have air or power but never none
I wonder who doesnt like a video like that. Well done mate. Great video for begginers
There's always somebody disliking every video. I don't even pay attention! Thanks for watching.
I do find myself agreeing with most of what you said besides the torx bits from harbor freight. I love harbor freight. They have made me money for a few cars so I will forever be grateful to them but their torx bits are terrible. I tried using them to remove a star bolt inside my truck and twisted like Licorice and eventually broke. Yeah I had them replaced but still prefer to use my gearwrench torx bits
I do agree with you on grey pneumatic they are a great socket set bar none.
But I did my due diligence when it comes to there life time warranty. Here is what
They told me they will NOT warranty their sockets if bought from Amazon. You need to
Purchase there sockets threw a distributor. By the way great channel keep up the good
work.
Aww that blows man. Thanks for the info.
50sKid am planning my own channel BMW, Mercedes's and I have 2 engine rebuilds xterra and also 300zx can you give me any advice
that blows man, should stand the warranty so long as you hold the receipt to say you legit bought their tool!
I'm in love with my DeWalt set
My 1/4 impact drill has an electric smell to it when I use it.
i bought a cresent set from ace hardware and for what ive had to use it for its had everything i need except for a 3/8-1/2 adaptor
Go to home Depot. Get there 400 piece set. In a case. Some have wheels. Find a rolling bench or tool chest. Nice to roll up to your work and put things back when done. Also nice to put parts or tools on the bench
I'm a professional mechanic I own Grey's pneumatic Snap-on and some mac and Matco what's funny about this whole scenario is I went when I very first started as a tech I had a husky set it had 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 and I still got that set and I don't see another reason to buy one and I use all the deWalt impact drivers and impacts I find impact drivers are so much more versatile then your standard 3/8 in pack because I can put Allen Torx whatever the job requires as long as I can get to it just please do your research before you buy anything cuz a lot of the times when you run across something for the first time there's something cheaper and better out there you just got to find it. Iv even got Harbor Freight Flex heads and just ratchets. And I've yet to wear any of them out and I use them daily the only major difference between Harbor Freight and a tool truck brand is that one the tool truck Brands way more expensive and 2 how many teeth are are cuz there has been some times where I've had to switch to a name-brand ratchet because the Harbor Freight ratchet was just a little too sloppy but for how much it cost it's well worth it
I use a Snapon long flex 1/4 dr ratchet TLLF72, Kobalt cordless 3/8, its half price of Milwaukee and beat it in torque 215ft/lbs. Kobalt wrenches torque, was at 1167 ft/lbs. just under snapon
I really hate tool sets that have skips!! Damn you craftsman!!
Tekton never skips anything,I love them for it. Plus their tools are top notch for a reasonable price too.
Lowe's sells individual sockets in both 6 and 12 point. Fill in the skips with their sockets. Or northern tool and equipment is pretty good. Tekton is a great online seller, with sets that are complete sets, no skips, for a great price compared to other no skip sets.
The sae thing is not correct. A 1980's ford truck is exclusively sae, and that's true going into the 90's. Chevy trucks from the 90s are mixed sae and metric, and I still see sae fasteners on newer shit today. So it's wrong to say you don't need sae as a tech it depends on the shit you work on
Could it be because there are some SAE sizes which are equivalent to metric sizes? Are you always going to your SAE's first and finding that they fit, rather than the other way around?
50sKid I'm gonna say no, I do work on 3/4 ton and up trucks ranging from the 80's till early 2000's so again it may be different. Some older as well as some newer vehicles as well and I'd agree if you work on new cars metric will take you further than sae but sae was still in use much later than what's stated in video. So as someone who still works on older diesels and gas trucks/construction equipment I still need sae. Good video regardless
Oh yeah, diesels and big trucks totally still sae or a mix
Right, my 80 Malibu is SAE
BricksOfButter yup I was replacing the head on a gmc s15 and everything was metric up until the head bolts and bolts that attach to head are all standard
The skips are usually a SAE clone in a mixed kit
Agreed thinking a 16 mm is close to 5/8
This exact thing
@WHO WHO WALKWA in alot of smaller form factor kits the skips usually have a metric or SAE that is similar to it an example is a 16mm is close enough to 5/8. Then they can save some room and expense buy skipping one of the 2.
Thank you for taking your time to compile this video. Very informative! Thank you again!
My fist [and currently only] tool set was/is a Halfords Advanced 120 piece set. It has been adequate for my needs - but since I've been exposed to SnapOn; the plan is to acquire a full set of SnapOn sockets and rachets. Before that though, I'm looking to get that 18V ip56 Hitachi Impact driver to speed things up a bit
You know, I don't think Snapon makes sense unless you are a professional and have access to the tool truck guy. Because half of Snap-on's appeal is the lifetime warranty where you can just swap a bad tool for a good one right on the truck. After that you're just paying for the name, you know? But, if you got the money, they really are the best.
Autozone tool sets are really good for the price. They do skip sizes but a lot of the sizes they skip are unimportant except for 16. Ive had mine for 2 years and no issues. the only thing that broke was my 3/8's swivel but it broke because I was being an idiot and used an impact on it.
Been working on cars for like 3 years as a diy. Finally getting more serious abt tool. I aint gonna lie most of my tools are harbor freights lol But I been looking at gear wrench, craftsman, kobalt ect. Dont really know whats the big difference in these tools. Will I notice the difference if I spend more on a ratchets/sockets set?
I use a 20 MM socket every once in a while when Ford lug nuts get so swollen that not even a 19.5 MM will fit on it. Other than that though, it's pretty much never used. But definitely still worth it to have.
I use 20mm on Chrysler lugnuts, after they rust and swell and i peel off the casing and they go from 21 to 20
I have to wonder what genius thought it was a good idea to cover a steel lug nut with a shiny plastic or bi-metal cover? (Chrysler isn't the only guilty party) Given the chance I ever meet this person(s), I promise to kick them more than once in their reproductive organs for all of us weekend knuckle busters! Lol!!
Very good informative video. I recommend the Made in Taiwan CR-M sockets and hand tools from Harbor Freight.
You made me want to buy way more tools now 😭 i just bought an impact wrench and im excited to use it tomorrow to change my oil pan gasket on my 335
If you work on older domestic vehicles, especially classics, you also need sae sockets and wrenches.
12 points can be used on 6 point sockets and will not strip the 6 point so they are good sockets to start,