I noticed a ton of the instructors at my school mention craftsman as their favorite, or at least mention it before Snap-on. Is Craftsman just the staple in the aviation industry whereas (from my experience) the automotive scene leans toward Snap-on? My father was a car mechanic for about 40yrs and said that Snap-on used to be the undoubtedly best out there and worth every penny, but that nowadays it all kinda feels the same (Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, etc.). Would you say that Husky is generally a good brand, or would you only use them for select tools, such as the screwdrivers you talked about?
Craftsman is honestly just a good quality brand that's not too expensive, so you won't feel bad about cutting and grinding on it to make it work for a specific job. I'll grind down a Craftsman wrench to take out a vacuum pump. But it would hurt a little bit to do that to a Snap On Wrench. As far as husky goes, I would say that their fitment is spot on. But the quality and how long they last isn't. The grip on my husky screwdriver Is padded with rubber and that has broken down over time and is really sticky in your hand. There are certain things from Snap on that. I think are better like ratchets and torque wrenches. But I'm not going to spend 15K on a Snap on toolbox. When I can get one the same size at Harbor freight for 3K.
@@Jimanderson124 I’ve been working in the field for about 7 months now, and I’ve never had an issue with my craftsman tools getting the job done. There’s a clear difference between them and snapon as far as feel goes, but I would still stand by the statement that overall, it’s arguably better to go craftsman for the price alone. Some tools I will only use snapon, but generally, craftsman does it just fine and doesn’t hurt the wallet as much.
@@hendogg1299 I took an automotive class in high school which you could earn college credits through. AMT school is very similar to it. There are things that can be a grind but as long as you are motivated anyone can do it. I'm not very far into the course so I can't sum it all up but, I love it. Also I have no idea how the O&P's or the A&P tests are gonna be, I'm assuming lots of studying should do me well.
My 35 year A&P (Radio-Electric) career was all in line maintenance ( terminal) so most of the time our toolboxes grew spider webs. You never saw an A&P pushing a roll-away around on the ramp, meanwhile dodging vehicles intent on doing you harm.
Great info, also as a current A&P student, the big tool truck brands, MATCO, Snap-On, Mac offer 50 percent off student discounts on most of their hand tools, example reversible safety wire pliers from MATCO I paid 86 dollars vs almost 160 regular price. Gearwrench is another gem that is over looked and is affordable as well.
As a fellow A&P my tool box is very different but I work as a structural/electrician on helicopters. Main brand of my tools are the higher end harbor freight tools for 98% of it and then craftsmen for screwdrivers (might have to long in husky) and specialty tools like their tiny pass threw ratchet wrenches and sockets in size’s harbor freight doesn’t carry etc.
I have test lights for checking for current (voltage), a circuit breaker with alligator clips on booth ends for looking for shorts… beats replacing fuses while you’re diagnosing, I recommend DVOM for electrical diagnostics too. As an X auto tech, all power tools were our responsibility not dealer. You will require pneumatic air guns for tires, 3/8” drive for everything else. My Sears tools came with crows feet… a waste, used maybe twice in 17 years. Also in automotive you need all metric too so everything’s doubled except screwdrivers & your hammers. Your stuff is nicely arranged but wouldn’t work in a car dealership. TY for sharing
PS. Craftsman was ok when Sears was all over, SnapOn is excellent if you can afford. S&K were good too. Harbor Freight… I didn’t know they had an upper quality line. I thought everything was junk if you are in the professional world & wanted longevity. They used to sell digital volt meters for $10 which I have a few but if you are in the electronics world I’d stick with a Simpson 260… about $600 now (analog) & maybe a Fluke DVOM or any reliable DVOM.
if you are near Macon GA there is a military surplus store that sells 1/4" snap-on sockets pennies on the dollar. built a socket set from 7/32 - 9/16 for 70 dollars. cant remember the name of the place (happened to be fixing a helicopter at a local airfield and stopped in on a whim)
#1-Don't bother with the high end truck sales tools... in 2024: Craftsman or Harbor Freight work just the same. #2- For aircraft, buy ALL 12 point. No need to buy 6 point anything. The torques aren't that high to need 6 point and 12 will fit the splined fasteners. #3- The one to buy name brand- Safety wire plyers. But don't buy the Snap-On ones, get the ones from the airplane supply. #4- The biggest collection will be your odd-ball tools: some handmade- such as scrapers, PRC mixing tools, cannon plug tools, diagnostic jumpers, a random bag of AN caps, etc. These you just have to collect as you progress in your career. #5- NEVER forget your PPE: gloves, masks- being dust and/or chemical.
I honestly buy cheap Walmart work shoes because they get torn up so fast. I have a pair of red wing work boots, but I think they are too heavy for what i do.
Hey man great question. I personally don’t care about the particular brand however I think that every mechanic should have a long and short pair of safety wire pliers. The short ones come in handy quite often.
A 12 will always work, if you have a 6 and get to a 12 pt. Bolt that's tuff. I have both because when I torge a propeller bolt to 80' pounds I don't want the socket to slip
I noticed you also didn’t have any grinders or much of any air tools. Is that also a requirement or not really? I’m Shooting for big airports by the way
Hey Bryce great video!!! I love the cut out foam in your toolbox to keep everything organized!!!! Did you make the cut outs yourself? What was the process for making them?
It's called shadowing foam. and it was already done to this box when I got it at work. I have done it in the past and it takes days to do an entire box. I just trace it and cut with an exacto knife or use a torch to heat up the sockets and melt them into the foam.
@@brycebuildsit I've never considered using a torch to heat up the sockets and melt the foam....... Thats a great idea...... I have had other people tell me that there is a company that can make cut outs if you put the tools in a drawer and send them a picture of it... I've never done this personally because I'm sure it's expensive as heck. Have you ever considered working in Ag aviation?
GA and automotive are about the same. Airlines pay much higher. Honestly, this is more of a look at the basic tools you will need. I'd say the tool costs are about the same unless you happen to work at a repair station that provides toola
What jets did you work in the military? Flighline jet troop here..B-1b, U-2, A-10 and the Buff💪🏻 Also, we should drop a line of aircraft hydraulic fluid/JP-8 scented cologne. Bitches love jet fuel 😂
I was never military but have worked on King Airs and cropdusters with a pt6. As far as the cologne, it should be permanently engrained in the fabric, never to be removed by any washing machine, just like real JP-8
I noticed a ton of the instructors at my school mention craftsman as their favorite, or at least mention it before Snap-on. Is Craftsman just the staple in the aviation industry whereas (from my experience) the automotive scene leans toward Snap-on? My father was a car mechanic for about 40yrs and said that Snap-on used to be the undoubtedly best out there and worth every penny, but that nowadays it all kinda feels the same (Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, etc.).
Would you say that Husky is generally a good brand, or would you only use them for select tools, such as the screwdrivers you talked about?
Craftsman is honestly just a good quality brand that's not too expensive, so you won't feel bad about cutting and grinding on it to make it work for a specific job. I'll grind down a Craftsman wrench to take out a vacuum pump. But it would hurt a little bit to do that to a Snap On Wrench.
As far as husky goes, I would say that their fitment is spot on. But the quality and how long they last isn't. The grip on my husky screwdriver Is padded with rubber and that has broken down over time and is really sticky in your hand.
There are certain things from Snap on that. I think are better like ratchets and torque wrenches. But I'm not going to spend 15K on a Snap on toolbox. When I can get one the same size at Harbor freight for 3K.
Not really. Craftsmans tools lack angles and flimsy. Easily fails just to get it replaced with snapon. Name is the reason why mechanics get it
@@Jimanderson124 I’ve been working in the field for about 7 months now, and I’ve never had an issue with my craftsman tools getting the job done. There’s a clear difference between them and snapon as far as feel goes, but I would still stand by the statement that overall, it’s arguably better to go craftsman for the price alone. Some tools I will only use snapon, but generally, craftsman does it just fine and doesn’t hurt the wallet as much.
Invaluable information for me to get my toolbox going as I am in AMT school.
How hard is it being in amt school? I'm in automotive now but thinking about making the change.
@@hendogg1299 I took an automotive class in high school which you could earn college credits through. AMT school is very similar to it. There are things that can be a grind but as long as you are motivated anyone can do it. I'm not very far into the course so I can't sum it all up but, I love it. Also I have no idea how the O&P's or the A&P tests are gonna be, I'm assuming lots of studying should do me well.
@brandixzva5431 great, thank you for the info. I've always been fascinated by jets and airplanes.
My 35 year A&P (Radio-Electric) career was all in line maintenance ( terminal) so most of the time our toolboxes grew spider webs. You never saw an A&P pushing a roll-away around on the ramp, meanwhile dodging vehicles intent on doing you harm.
Great info, also as a current A&P student, the big tool truck brands, MATCO, Snap-On, Mac offer 50 percent off student discounts on most of their hand tools, example reversible safety wire pliers from MATCO I paid 86 dollars vs almost 160 regular price. Gearwrench is another gem that is over looked and is affordable as well.
massive w! Offered only by the truck and not online?
As a fellow A&P my tool box is very different but I work as a structural/electrician on helicopters. Main brand of my tools are the higher end harbor freight tools for 98% of it and then craftsmen for screwdrivers (might have to long in husky) and specialty tools like their tiny pass threw ratchet wrenches and sockets in size’s harbor freight doesn’t carry etc.
I have test lights for checking for current (voltage), a circuit breaker with alligator clips on booth ends for looking for shorts… beats replacing fuses while you’re diagnosing, I recommend DVOM for electrical diagnostics too. As an X auto tech, all power tools were our responsibility not dealer. You will require pneumatic air guns for tires, 3/8” drive for everything else. My Sears tools came with crows feet… a waste, used maybe twice in 17 years. Also in automotive you need all metric too so everything’s doubled except screwdrivers & your hammers. Your stuff is nicely arranged but wouldn’t work in a car dealership. TY for sharing
PS. Craftsman was ok when Sears was all over, SnapOn is excellent if you can afford. S&K were good too. Harbor Freight… I didn’t know they had an upper quality line. I thought everything was junk if you are in the professional world & wanted longevity. They used to sell digital volt meters for $10 which I have a few but if you are in the electronics world I’d stick with a Simpson 260… about $600 now (analog) & maybe a Fluke DVOM or any reliable DVOM.
Bro you are super helpful to everyone that’s becoming an A&P mechanic
I start my classes this month March 25th
Buddy I use 1-1/8" sockets crows feet and 1-1/4" on 767 engines quite often. Crows feet and Torque adapters up to 2 inch are life savers.
if you are near Macon GA there is a military surplus store that sells 1/4" snap-on sockets pennies on the dollar. built a socket set from 7/32 - 9/16 for 70 dollars. cant remember the name of the place (happened to be fixing a helicopter at a local airfield and stopped in on a whim)
Great rundown
great video. What are the blue boxes on the wall? I'm guessing instrument testers or training devices for circuitry.
They are actually training equipment for building AC/DC circuits and using a meter
safety wire pliers!
How did I forget those
Been using Apex phillips bits for decades.
My buddy Daren uses those as well. Also fit aircraft screws great
I’ve if the understanding that Apex makes some Husky tools. Are you saying the they make the screwdrivers?
@@Sean-bp6xb I buy Apex phillips bits. Don't think they make the whole scredriver that I've ever seen in all my years.
Also brass punches are invaluable in aircraft maintenance
Especially with engine work.
#1-Don't bother with the high end truck sales tools... in 2024: Craftsman or Harbor Freight work just the same.
#2- For aircraft, buy ALL 12 point. No need to buy 6 point anything. The torques aren't that high to need 6 point and 12 will fit the splined fasteners.
#3- The one to buy name brand- Safety wire plyers. But don't buy the Snap-On ones, get the ones from the airplane supply.
#4- The biggest collection will be your odd-ball tools: some handmade- such as scrapers, PRC mixing tools, cannon plug tools, diagnostic jumpers, a random bag of AN caps, etc. These you just have to collect as you progress in your career.
#5- NEVER forget your PPE: gloves, masks- being dust and/or chemical.
Interesting. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉
Cool man, thanks for hanging out with me.
I got the tool list 😭 and all of my sockets are 6 point and I’m like well that sucks because I have to buy all my socket set again
As an aviation mechanic what shoes you find best to wear ?
I honestly buy cheap Walmart work shoes because they get torn up so fast. I have a pair of red wing work boots, but I think they are too heavy for what i do.
I love knipex plier wrench
Did you have to cad up those foam inserts and have them laser cut?
They were already made when I got the box but I know many guys just cut them by hand
going to get some husky bits now haha
What brand safety wire tool?
Honestly, Milbar is the way to go. My buddy has a pair that's 25 years old and is still working beautifully.
@@brycebuildsit Thanks! in AMT school. Part 147 - and it will be a little before I need them but I hear they are hard to find right now.
They are always hard to find tbh. ATS Aircraft Tool Supply has many brands, Aircraft Spruce also carrys some tools.
Blue point or there’s a Hong Kong brand named “king Tony” an they made a very decent and affordable reversible twisters
Hey man great question. I personally don’t care about the particular brand however I think that every mechanic should have a long and short pair of safety wire pliers. The short ones come in handy quite often.
Do you think it’s more common to see 6 points? Or 12 point?
12, there are allot of 12 pt. Fasteners. Even in my personal toolbox I have 2 sets of all sockets in 6 and 12 point though
@@brycebuildsit ok cool cause my school gave me all 12 point stuff
A 12 will always work, if you have a 6 and get to a 12 pt. Bolt that's tuff. I have both because when I torge a propeller bolt to 80' pounds I don't want the socket to slip
I noticed you also didn’t have any grinders or much of any air tools. Is that also a requirement or not really? I’m
Shooting for big airports by the way
Hey Bryce great video!!! I love the cut out foam in your toolbox to keep everything organized!!!! Did you make the cut outs yourself? What was the process for making them?
It's called shadowing foam. and it was already done to this box when I got it at work. I have done it in the past and it takes days to do an entire box. I just trace it and cut with an exacto knife or use a torch to heat up the sockets and melt them into the foam.
@@brycebuildsit I've never considered using a torch to heat up the sockets and melt the foam....... Thats a great idea...... I have had other people tell me that there is a company that can make cut outs if you put the tools in a drawer and send them a picture of it... I've never done this personally because I'm sure it's expensive as heck. Have you ever considered working in Ag aviation?
No torque wrenches?
Not in my work toolbox. Since I am freelance general aviation work, I do have 4 calibrated ones I keep. From 10 inch pounds to 300ft. Pounds.
The hammers!
How does aviation pay compared to automotive? Seems like you have to invest far less in tooling than anywhere else.
GA and automotive are about the same. Airlines pay much higher. Honestly, this is more of a look at the basic tools you will need. I'd say the tool costs are about the same unless you happen to work at a repair station that provides toola
What jets did you work in the military? Flighline jet troop here..B-1b, U-2, A-10 and the Buff💪🏻 Also, we should drop a line of aircraft hydraulic fluid/JP-8 scented cologne. Bitches love jet fuel 😂
I was never military but have worked on King Airs and cropdusters with a pt6. As far as the cologne, it should be permanently engrained in the fabric, never to be removed by any washing machine, just like real JP-8