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.
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 :( ).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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👍🏾
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Buy a top quality 1/4 drive socket set and rachet it will be the most used because it will fit in tight spots if it's cheap then it won't last long and I agree about 6 points and if it's store bought it will be 12 point and buy sets with no skips at all
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
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?
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 .
Thank you for calling that out. That's quite acceptable in a "combined" set. There are omissions on cheap metric sets for sure but this set covers that.
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.
Honestly except for the lack of 1/2 sockets in the set, I was surprised by the 225 piece harbor freight pittsburg set. It has a no skip set of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. They leave out 1 size on both ends of the Deep sockets but you get a full set of each drive size. I am currently in the process of upgrading to the tekton sets but this set has gotten me by for a long time.
7 mm hex is essential for BMW brakes. Often skiped. 9 mm is sometimes used at VW brakes. Also often skiped. I definitely would not recommend a impact tools for beginners. I think it is one of the Most abused Tool by mechanics. You Never use it to tighten screws or nots! Use (torque)wrenches or spanners! I also think a torque wrench up to 100 Nm is good for absolute beginners to get an idea how tight different screws should be. Well you can also get an idea when losen them but I like to use the exact right torque. A 36 mm socket is required to change the oil filter of BMW M54/M52(TU) engine. 32 mm spanner for the fan clutch of those engines.
Sebastian Pfennig I actual use swivel, nano, standard socket and working on my BMW I have not seen any problems also I agree Mercedes and BMW do net to be torque according to spec
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 may get a cordless electric ratchet one day now that HF carries one. One of my recommended purchases for beginners would be the relatively unknown "rotator ratchet", which is like a poor man's cordless ratchet. Another recommendation might be Knipex Cobra pliers, especially for salt belt-driven cars. I have the lower-priced Craftsman-branded pair of Knipex pliers.
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
301 piece harbor freight master tool kit, hf 5piece ball peen hammers, 4lb sledge from Walmart, buy a set a wrenches, buy a set of screw drivers, pry bars, a 1/2 impact, 1/2” impact sockets, a couple torque wrenches, set of picks, and any other odds and ends you like. All for well under 1000$ bucks
@WHO WHO WALKWA you might be able to get by with the screwdriver but the wrenches are short and not many sizes. I would recommend getting some basic wrenches from gearwrench or another affordable company. As for impact gun, 1/2 inch Milwaukee impact gun is very good, but a little pricy, and large. Honestly at the end of the day tools are about preference, after using that hf set for a while your find out what you like and don’t like about it. I just wanted to give people an idea of how to get tools without spending a bunch of money on tool trucks
I'm a heavy duty diesel technician and I can tell you from experience that 12 point sockets are not only for 12 point fasteners. in fact most of my impact sockets are 12 point. although most of my stuff is professional tool brands like snapon
6 point sockets deliver enough torque to remove rusted fasteners or fail and snap off bolts and nits. 12 point sockets deliver enough torque to remove uncorroded fasteners or fail and round out bolts and nuts. There's nothing wrong with 12pt sockets on a new car but if you're only going to buy one set why wouldn't you buy the one that works on everything?
@@98triffid I work on mostly on Caterpillar equipment in varying ages from brand new to 20-30 years old but all Caterpillar bolts are grade 8 or better bolts so I dont experience bolt rounding as much as others might although I definitely see your point. except for some exceptions 6 point will do about everything.
I would be careful with the HF Torx socket set. I own it and use them quite a bit on my Harley, the bits don’t fit very snug, they’re definitely usable, but just be careful if you’re working on your motor cycle because they can slip out very easy and scratch up your bike.
Hah! Harbor Freight is a China/India sourced beater tool store. The reason it is mentioned a lot is because they are 1/10 the price of "normal tools" (1970s-90s U.S. made), and therefore affordable to casual mechanix.
Extremely good kit. On the thumbnail. Unfortunately don’t have time to watch at the moment but to anyone reading really good quality tooling like pictured will laugh a lifetime. Started with a decent Stanley set back in 2012-3 at 16 and still use the sockets to this day. Ratchets broke though.
Awesome video! Great for the home mechanic. I'm no professional, so Snap Ons, Macs, and Matcos are way out of my budget. This is the perfect video for me. Gonna subscribe to ya.
Small nitpick on terminology at 9:35: annealing is a heat treatment process that softens material. Perhaps chrome sockets are "tempered" is a better description. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
Yes, annealing is how we soften metals to make them more mailable or easy to work with. Heat treating is where you make something very hard, and brittle, like chrome sockets and files. Tempering is actually what you would do to something that you have hardened (heat treated) but want to sharpen and hold an edge, like a knife or a chisel. When it comes to sockets it's really about the chrome vanadium for chrome sockets vs the chrome molybdenum used for impacts.
50sKid Yeah, it happens. I was actually going to let it slide since it's not really common knowledge anymore. I mean come on Bruce kardashian hasn't said anything about the difference between annealing, tempering, or heat treating. So how are the kids supposed to know what those terms actually mean anymore...
If you want to avoid skips, go with GearWrench or Tekton, there affordable and better than I expected, I'm building a GearWrench myself since my 40 year old Craftsman set walked off without me.
I like gearwrench a lot. Tekton is more on the harbor freight level of quality, somethings are good, some are not, but I do like their warranty replacement process. Just email them a picture of your broken tool and they send you out a replacement.
I use imperial sizes of sockets when you have a slightly worn metric nut say 13mm is a bit loose 12mm too tight put a 1/2 inch on sometimes moth a hammer, 16mm isn’t that common in the uk
They skip socket sizes no 16mm?? The most important socket?? (:-D is your cars bolts and nuts mostly 16mm? My car has a 16mm deep socket and its for the spark plug
That was very very informative. A lot of details, I never thought about. Just one question, you didn't suggest air tools. Any reason? Because I think the battery powered tools are rather expensive compared with air tools with compressor.
To run an impact wrench that will do what his Milwaukee will do you need an air compressor that's over $500. If you work at a shop can use shop air. If wrenching from home cheaper to buy cordless. Mechanics also use drills here and there so nice to get into Milwaukee, DeWalt etc. Also nice not to deal with air hose
The first set skipped the 16mm but I bet it had a 5/8"..... Same effective size at socket tolerances. Same for 19mm and 3/4. 15/16 and 24mm are pretty interchangeable as well.
I started with craftman now i have harborfright pro impact sockets 3/8 and 1/2 metric socket sets then i got my 1st impact milwuakee hex impact then got got high torq impact after that i got mid torq impact then my 3/8 ratchet rench that i like most also
There's nothing wrong with Craftsman sockets and wrenches but I've also used the HF versions and I'm struggling to define what is enough worse about the HF sockets that I wouldn't grab their "master" kit in a heartbeat and add another $20 for a universal kit with their best ratchet. I haven't used every hand tool that HF makes but their sockets and ratchets I am familiar with and they seem genuinely decent.
And a workshop manual for your specific car! Nothing suck more to have your car in pieces and then you realize your missing essential tool X. Or reading the manual and you'll sure the job is way over your head.
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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! ✌️ & ❤️
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.
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
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
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 :( ).
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.
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.
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.
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-
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.
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and I use the grey pneumatic 3/8 set. It's a good set.
I usually don’t comment on videos, but this is one of the most informative videos on RUclips. Great job!
I always come back this video every few months as I build out my tools. Thanks for the video
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 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!
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.
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.
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?
The best introduction of car tools. Thank you !
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.
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.
I do wish we had Harbour Freight in the UK.
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.
Thanks for the video. I am 51 and I learned a thing or three today!
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
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.
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.
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👍🏾
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 😁
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!
Thanks for this video. I was looking to put together a basic tool bag for road emergencies and this helped a lot!
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
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.
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
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
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
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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.
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
12 points can be used on 6 point sockets and will not strip the 6 point so they are good sockets to start,
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
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
Some ford calipers are 9mm Allen it took a while to find one when working on my dad's escapes brakes.
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
Buy a top quality 1/4 drive socket set and rachet it will be the most used because it will fit in tight spots if it's cheap then it won't last long and I agree about 6 points and if it's store bought it will be 12 point and buy sets with no skips at all
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
This video taught me so much and answered so many questions.
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?
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 .
They skip 16mm because it's the same as a 3/8 SAE......11mm is 7/16 and 19 mm is 3/4....when equivelants occur they often skip....
Thank you for calling that out. That's quite acceptable in a "combined" set. There are omissions on cheap metric sets for sure but this set covers that.
Mmm the student has become the master Daniel son haha
I'd rather they leave the Metric and take the equivalent SAE out.
Thank you thank you... Your wisdom has helped me along the way of becoming e46 330xi diy'er.
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.
Honestly except for the lack of 1/2 sockets in the set, I was surprised by the 225 piece harbor freight pittsburg set. It has a no skip set of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. They leave out 1 size on both ends of the Deep sockets but you get a full set of each drive size. I am currently in the process of upgrading to the tekton sets but this set has gotten me by for a long time.
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
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
7 mm hex is essential for BMW brakes. Often skiped. 9 mm is sometimes used at VW brakes. Also often skiped. I definitely would not recommend a impact tools for beginners. I think it is one of the Most abused Tool by mechanics. You Never use it to tighten screws or nots! Use (torque)wrenches or spanners! I also think a torque wrench up to 100 Nm is good for absolute beginners to get an idea how tight different screws should be. Well you can also get an idea when losen them but I like to use the exact right torque. A 36 mm socket is required to change the oil filter of BMW M54/M52(TU) engine. 32 mm spanner for the fan clutch of those engines.
Sebastian Pfennig I actual use swivel, nano, standard socket and working on my BMW I have not seen any problems also I agree Mercedes and BMW do net to be torque according to spec
7 mm hex on some Ford calipers as well.
I agree...way too much use of impact tools when putting on fasteners. Use hand tools.
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!!
Multigrip pliers are essential if you are doing valve stem seals on engines without the specialized tool for them.
I may get a cordless electric ratchet one day now that HF carries one. One of my recommended purchases for beginners would be the relatively unknown "rotator ratchet", which is like a poor man's cordless ratchet. Another recommendation might be Knipex Cobra pliers, especially for salt belt-driven cars. I have the lower-priced Craftsman-branded pair of Knipex pliers.
just got some of the cobras. love 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
301 piece harbor freight master tool kit, hf 5piece ball peen hammers, 4lb sledge from Walmart, buy a set a wrenches, buy a set of screw drivers, pry bars, a 1/2 impact, 1/2” impact sockets, a couple torque wrenches, set of picks, and any other odds and ends you like. All for well under 1000$ bucks
Ps when you’re ready to upgrade sockets I agree with him get the gp duo set they make them for 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 inch
@WHO WHO WALKWA you might be able to get by with the screwdriver but the wrenches are short and not many sizes. I would recommend getting some basic wrenches from gearwrench or another affordable company. As for impact gun, 1/2 inch Milwaukee impact gun is very good, but a little pricy, and large. Honestly at the end of the day tools are about preference, after using that hf set for a while your find out what you like and don’t like about it. I just wanted to give people an idea of how to get tools without spending a bunch of money on tool trucks
I'm a heavy duty diesel technician and I can tell you from experience that 12 point sockets are not only for 12 point fasteners. in fact most of my impact sockets are 12 point. although most of my stuff is professional tool brands like snapon
Cummings 855 love of square nuts!!!
6 point sockets deliver enough torque to remove rusted fasteners or fail and snap off bolts and nits. 12 point sockets deliver enough torque to remove uncorroded fasteners or fail and round out bolts and nuts. There's nothing wrong with 12pt sockets on a new car but if you're only going to buy one set why wouldn't you buy the one that works on everything?
@@98triffid I work on mostly on Caterpillar equipment in varying ages from brand new to 20-30 years old but all Caterpillar bolts are grade 8 or better bolts so I dont experience bolt rounding as much as others might although I definitely see your point. except for some exceptions 6 point will do about everything.
Some Craftsman are still made in the USA. Sold at Lowe’s. At least they are labeled as Craftsman. Lifetime warranty still intact.
Thank you for taking your time to compile this video. Very informative! Thank you again!
I would be careful with the HF Torx socket set. I own it and use them quite a bit on my Harley, the bits don’t fit very snug, they’re definitely usable, but just be careful if you’re working on your motor cycle because they can slip out very easy and scratch up your bike.
I wish Harbour Freight sold their gear in the UK, they seem to get some good props from you guys across the pond!
Hah! Harbor Freight is a China/India sourced beater tool store. The reason it is mentioned a lot is because they are 1/10 the price of "normal tools" (1970s-90s U.S. made), and therefore affordable to casual mechanix.
Ironton and Titan raised panel metric combination wrench sets are the best for $ 24. 10mm to 32mm! I have a video on my channel of them.
Lol the buddy system... That was nice
Extremely good kit. On the thumbnail. Unfortunately don’t have time to watch at the moment but to anyone reading really good quality tooling like pictured will laugh a lifetime. Started with a decent Stanley set back in 2012-3 at 16 and still use the sockets to this day. Ratchets broke though.
Well need to be repaired and skip often. Still useable.
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.
Awesome video! Great for the home mechanic. I'm no professional, so Snap Ons, Macs, and Matcos are way out of my budget. This is the perfect video for me. Gonna subscribe to ya.
They purposely skip important sockets so you come back to buy their stuff
The 16mm is covered by 5/8”. Such a set is an add-on for someone who has SAE tools.
12 point sockets are for better position when there is not enough space to twist, especially under hood.
Small nitpick on terminology at 9:35: annealing is a heat treatment process that softens material. Perhaps chrome sockets are "tempered" is a better description. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
Yes, annealing is how we soften metals to make them more mailable or easy to work with. Heat treating is where you make something very hard, and brittle, like chrome sockets and files. Tempering is actually what you would do to something that you have hardened (heat treated) but want to sharpen and hold an edge, like a knife or a chisel. When it comes to sockets it's really about the chrome vanadium for chrome sockets vs the chrome molybdenum used for impacts.
I knew someone was gonna catch that, lol. I caught it during editing but whatcha gonna do.
50sKid Yeah, it happens. I was actually going to let it slide since it's not really common knowledge anymore. I mean come on Bruce kardashian hasn't said anything about the difference between annealing, tempering, or heat treating. So how are the kids supposed to know what those terms actually mean anymore...
If you want to avoid skips, go with GearWrench or Tekton, there affordable and better than I expected, I'm building a GearWrench myself since my 40 year old Craftsman set walked off without me.
I like gearwrench a lot. Tekton is more on the harbor freight level of quality, somethings are good, some are not, but I do like their warranty replacement process. Just email them a picture of your broken tool and they send you out a replacement.
great video that answered all my questions
great selection. i would probably just add a dead blow hammer, magnet, mirror (with a light if possible) and a metal rule/tape measure
Stanley is a good tool kit to start with.
Don't forget the 5.5 mm x,x gm like that size under dash and fenders
Would you recommend buying a 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor so you can reuse the 3/8 socket set and 1/2 in breaker bar
Most 90s trucks have sea and I’ve seen some 3/8 on brand new freightliners
Why don’t the socket wrenches have the configuration knobs at the bottom, (like the ones I saw in Chris fix’s this video.)
Thank you very much for this. Answered many questions i had in mind.
That is a tight garage man
great camera quality!
what are your comments on 3 point jack stands vs 4 point stands on a less than ideal concrete surface?
I've been looking for a set just like that Pittsburgh. Thanks
I use imperial sizes of sockets when you have a slightly worn metric nut say 13mm is a bit loose 12mm too tight put a 1/2 inch on sometimes moth a hammer, 16mm isn’t that common in the uk
pretty good guide. I wonder what the 20” size is actually for. triple square for vw/ audi too
Matco has a great 1/4” set for 250 bucks
They skip socket sizes no 16mm?? The most important socket?? (:-D is your cars bolts and nuts mostly 16mm? My car has a 16mm deep socket and its for the spark plug
If you only pick one will you take 1/2" or 3/8" impact wrench and socket?
That was very very informative. A lot of details, I never thought about. Just one question, you didn't suggest air tools. Any reason? Because I think the battery powered tools are rather expensive compared with air tools with compressor.
To run an impact wrench that will do what his Milwaukee will do you need an air compressor that's over $500. If you work at a shop can use shop air. If wrenching from home cheaper to buy cordless. Mechanics also use drills here and there so nice to get into Milwaukee, DeWalt etc. Also nice not to deal with air hose
The first set skipped the 16mm but I bet it had a 5/8"..... Same effective size at socket tolerances. Same for 19mm and 3/4. 15/16 and 24mm are pretty interchangeable as well.
true true
I loved this video.THANK YOU.
Great video very informative and will save me a ton. Much appreciated 👍
Excellent explainer/guide-thnx!
I started with craftman now i have harborfright pro impact sockets 3/8 and 1/2 metric socket sets then i got my 1st impact milwuakee hex impact then got got high torq impact after that i got mid torq impact then my 3/8 ratchet rench that i like most also
There's nothing wrong with Craftsman sockets and wrenches but I've also used the HF versions and I'm struggling to define what is enough worse about the HF sockets that I wouldn't grab their "master" kit in a heartbeat and add another $20 for a universal kit with their best ratchet. I haven't used every hand tool that HF makes but their sockets and ratchets I am familiar with and they seem genuinely decent.
And a workshop manual for your specific car! Nothing suck more to have your car in pieces and then you realize your missing essential tool X. Or reading the manual and you'll sure the job is way over your head.
Can i just buy the impact sockets set an use it with impact tools and hand tools?