Best Mechanic Tool set for Under $200? And it's not Harbor Freight?
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Mechainc Tool Set for Under $200?? What!!! Ya, This is the Best Tool Set for any Mechanic Bar None. Make sure to Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe. Cheers to those of you that Have your Beers!
In this Video not only will I show you what I believe is the Best Tool Set for any Beginner Mechanic, but I will actually test the fitment of the sockets, ratchets and wrench's of this set.
continue watching and I will even cover a few other tools you may need as a beginner Mechanic and I welcome the comments of my viewers to add tools to the list.
Thanks for watching. See you all real soon. Cheers!
If you have to borrow a tool once, consider getting one someday. Borrow a tool twice, and you better plan on making sure you never have to borrow it a third time.
rebelcat420 The man who loans his tools isn't here.
There are very few people at work I'll let borrow a tool. Probably 3/50 employees. I'll straight lie to your face and tell you I don't have the tool you need, and if you call me out on it, get ready to get cursed out, YOU FUCKING BUMS lol. INVEST IN YOURSELF. I buy a new tool every week, that tool cost me the same it cost you, not my fault you chose not to buy it.
In my day you never ever ask to barrow a tool.
rebelcat420 its not like that where i work...but all the guys have been here along time very rarely do we get new mechanics...if you have to borrow something then sure we end up buying that tool...but noone has a problem lending tools on the rare occasions someone doesnt have it...it only becomes a problem if that tool is not returned timely, is returned damaged, or it dissapears...
You automotive mechanics are dicks to each other, in an ag shop we all help each other out loan tools if we need to share info that someone els may not know to get the job done.
Good timing on the video. Been considering a small, basic kit for a work truck so we don't have to keep packing a bag full of tools if we gotta go fix a machine or a trailer or whatever in the field. I will say one of the most crucial tools for early riser and night owls is a head lamp. I keep a couple under my seat and sometimes need them during the day if I'm trying to look into an engine compartment or dark pump.
Justin. That’s awesome. Great suggestions you have there. This kobalt set looks really decent.
Have a great weekend bud👍
Good to see you back at it. Thanks
I just got into Kobalt; my grandfather, father, and I were diehard Craftsman guys. Their tools went overseas and became one of the more unreliable imports which prompted my breaking the family tradition. They're good to great hand tools and I agree on the set you covered. New to your channel but this was well done. Great job
Freaking awesome video! I'm picking up this set this weekend. It has everything I'll need and then some. Cheers brother!👊
Great video! I'm a DIYer that wants to start working on my own cars. Going to rewatch all this again and write down a list of all the stuff you showed on the video. Have a few of the items you mentioned, but planning on getting everything and more. Subscribed. Thanks again!
Awesomeness. Happy Tool Collecting! Best of luck brother and thanks for the support.
I’m an amateur starter mechanic and searched RUclips for a video on the best all-around tool set bundle. I’ve gotta say, pretty impressed with this kit, but more importantly, I’m impressed and appreciate how much in-depth you went showing each tool. Consider the video added to my liked playlist :)
God bless you. Great video and yes looking a good set of vise grips.
The best thing about the set you show are the cases. They look like they would last a long time and keep the tools organized quite well.
That is a good starter set. Harley Davidson motorcycles have a lot of SAE fasteners to this day.
Very nice video !
Harbor Freight has a very nice Dual Drive ratchet....one end has 1/4" drive, the other end of the same ratchet has 3/8" drive.
Worth it's weight in Gold !!
Looks like a nice starter kit for a young mechanic on a budget. I still have most of the Husky kit I bought about 20 years ago when I started out. The ratchets from that kit STILL work perfectly to this day. I use them around the house from time to time.
Dude. my Saturday was dragging and then I came across your video. Got my step back to productivity. the socket set and screwdriver sets looked pretty good to me. Enjoy the weekend!
Thanks Brother. Always glad to entertain. Hope the day goes quicker for you. Cheers to the weekend!!
Yes....I have this set...I use it and it's great... for low cost quality tools.....
And those Pittsburgh Flex head ratcheting wrenches are actually pretty good... I bought my set for $25 about 5 or 6 years ago and I still use them.... incidentally, Tekton sells the exact same ones made from the same place that makes the Pittsburgh ratcheting flex head wrenches... and a lot of other similar tools
another great video my man glad i stumbled onto ur video channel I've been mechanic bout same as u goin on 18yrs now but still always great seein what another great mechanic has to say n info u can get from each other..
Thanks Brotherman. Cheers!
Excellent presentation. I agree with your additional recommendations. Add a small bright light to that to see where you dropped that nut. Oh, and get a long 3 finger reaching tool to get at said nut.
Great vid. That tool set is an excellent starter set.
A pocket screwdriver can also flip a bottle cap off in a pinch.
Great vid Justin!!!
Awesome video, I’m going to go get that tool set tomorrow.
Love it Justin, not a mechanic, but I love tools!
Incredible kit for the money. My local Lowes are starting to sell Craftsman tools. They have a nice big red box on display today. Great vid!
bill beckett yes,only in sets, no replacement sockets.
Selling off their Chinese made junk!
It's kind of a shame what has happened to Sears. I bought a craftsman set 14 years ago and only had to replace a warranteed socket I chewed up once. Those days are no more.
I know I'm late to the party, but craftsman sets now are awful. I was given one as a gift, the actual ratchets are great, but the sockets are neither a 6 or 12 point. It's a weird slotted socket. Strips bolts like none other.
@@prairiefarmer5994 Which one is better Craftsman 450 piece mechanics tool set or Pittsburgh 301 Piece Mechanics Tool Set from Harbor Freight?
Great Vid.... I got this Kobalt set on your recommendation and am truly impressed with it.... I am just a weekend warrior and work on my dirt bike and UTV thanks love the Channel!!!
Right on. Thanks brotha. Cheers & glad your enjoying it.
Awesome video will be buying this set. I have mostly Milwaukee but I need more tools. Thx mate
That is a great kit for mobile jobs and someone starting out. I think the additional tools you suggested were great. I would add a cheapo code reader and the lug nut flip sockets. When I started out as a tire & lube those metric standard flip sockets were amazing!
I think that is a great idea. I may do a video about what kind of things I look for in a cheapo code reader for the average DIY or starting Mechanic. Cheers and thanks for the comment.
Justin Dow I know when I first started out I had one of those 2 button pocket code readers and a diagnosis code manual to point me in the right direction. Love the videos! Keep them coming! Cheers!
As a current tire and lube guy, those flip sockets are a God send. So convenient to have. I flip my shirt if I can't find mine
At minute 5:20 did you guys see that 10 mm socket trying to jump away and run away so you can never find it again
lol
To be followed shortly thereafter by the 13 mm and the 1/2 inch ones too.
Lol!! Good one! So True!!
@@timkaldahl right
Only to roll off into some dark, desolate, hidden-away corner of the shop never to be found again.
Great vid brother! That is a spot on set for new dudes for sure. I'm like you and I would give those rachets to someone that was ambidextrous lol. They drive me crazy turning opposite of what I'm used to. 👍👊
lol yup! Cheers Eric!
Great overview of the tool set. Thanks. With you on those additional beginner additions. A small add on... a length of 2x4 and a 1x4 about 8" long is good enough for all around...and a set of jack stands. Thanks again, Beer Man. Recently subscribed.
I wasn't ready, no beer in hand but I still enjoyed the video, sockets look handy and all the tools in the top for quick access, gotta upgrade the bottle opener to snap on if ur drinking on the job! Lol
I looked up the dodge tool is it the lisle 57030 for diesel and gas?
I have some kobalt diagonal cutters and they feel too good in the hand but I prefer the ones I got from a harbor freight pack with a spring to keep them open!
Great video Justin
Dude is a freakin saint. Jus finished tech school. Have an interview at a small independent shop. They asked if i had tools. I have none but have 300 bucks saved for some. I dont want to spend the $300 on certain tools and find myself without small special inexpensive tools only because i didnt know any better. So this was beyond helpful. Now i watched one of your videos on the quality of certain tools and i am now im trying to find a good quality tool set that will last me until i can afford better ones. Stuck between Pittsburgh, kobalt, sears and some huge piece sets i see on amazon. But thanks for the cool vid. Very informal man
Great set also craftsmen set too.
PB Blaster, first I heard of the product, I am wrestling with a rusty water valve. Going to give it a try tomorrow. I think it will do the trick....Thank You!
Very good video. I would add a set of line wrenches to that list. If only one set I'd go with the metric but a set of both would be best. And a quick disconnect tool set. Get a quality set as the cheap plastic washer type are a pain in the ass to work with. Thanks again.
Great video Justin! Been looking for one for to throw in the truck for mobile repairs.
Great video my friend! Love your review.
As a 35 year auto and aviation mechanic, this was one well done review. I sure wish I had you 30 years ago to get tool advice from..lol ide probably be a lot richer by now. But at least I helped out the Snap-on guys kids through college. Thanks again for a great tool review. Very well done. I conquer with your entire video. 🇺🇸👍🏾
Another informative video.👍🇨🇦
I have the channelock made in USA bottle opener.. gets used daily lol. Have an old number 3 Craftsman as my "beater" screwdriver in my tool bag. Sweet video brother
I love how most of us use some brand names for common tools, like a crescent wrench, vise grips, saws all, etc
Nice set there coming up on this world 😀
Great video and i agree that is a very good starter kit
I use cheap little cobalt set to have on hand for yrs never had problems with kobalt there actually good quality great vid
Thanks Brother. Cheers!
Great video thanks brother. I like my Fluke and two test lights. I have a long I guess standard size test light and a short one for the in dash or tight spots. They are both Snap on the long one has the coil cable the other doesn't. I need to get the filter socket's for the new car's and trucks. I went through so many pins and paper in 30+ years and the job isn't done till the paper work is turned in. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
That was great film, Dow. I liked your demonstration with the wrench and socket and kudos to Lowe’s for the inclusion of the bottle opener. Snap-on doesn’t even do that! I pert near expected to you offer that Kobalt set as a giveaway to the qualifying, recent tech school grad whose school didn’t have a tool program, and then the tech could save his money for purchasing the other needed items you displayed.
Very nice video, when I move to the US I sill sure pick up
this starter set :)
fucking metrics get me all of the time :)
Love your vids
Good review. Looks like a nice kit. I may get one to have an extra set. Heck of a lot better than my expensive gearwrench set that are way too soft and distort on bolts.
Nice set, beer bottle opener is the cherry on the shake!
Three go to tools for me beyond the basics (sockets, wrenches, pliers, etc.) are the following: Magnetic Pickup Tool, Headlamp, and Magnetic Screw Tray. I use these not only when working on cars, but also in my secondary job of computer repair/building. Never know when you'll drop a screw into a hard to reach area, and always need your screw secure.
I have the sae and metric 19 piece Kobalt kits from Christmas a few years ago. The sockets are solid, nice chrome and coloring.
great set for the money!....and I do like Kobalt....
Nice kit well rounded
Impact gun & I would just go with impact sockets for 1/2”. Otherwise that’s a great starter set & the rest of the list is pretty good. Definitely the gearwrench belt tool. It’s scary when the 3/8 breaks off the long bar on those other ones.
Awesome video very informative. Thank you.
Just picked up a TSC Job smart 324pcs mechanic tool set for $99 on a Xmas sale. It is mostly sockets, bits, wrenches and Alan keys. I like that kobalt kit too. Just got my first mechanic job as an apprentice with no real garage experience. So, pretty pumped. I need to start building my tool collection now.
U made a good video Justin, it's a really good pick 4 a starter or home owner projects? Did U tell the viewers about the red & blue lines on the sockets? Perhaps I missed it? And your add-ons are on point bud. Thank you for your time kind Sir.
That is a great starter set and if you have say a 500 budget you still have money for mor specalist stuff great video and a blow lamp (blue tourch) is a must i use it everyday lol
Sometimes when you are first starting out you have to go with what is convenient, 12 years ago I bought a 200 piece craftsman set and just added to it . Sears was 20 miles away .lowes and home depot 100 miles away. Nice set though, great video
justin just found your page, dude u are awesome instant subscribe!
Great vid Brother, a good flashlight come in handy and I believe you and other wold agree a must have
absolutely! Can't forget about having a good flashlight. Thanks for adding to our tool list for starting mechanics. Cheers!
Justin Dow Welcome Brother, I just thought of one more Torque Sticks. Nothing worse then over torquing wheels.
I like that he always has a beer in hand.
That is a decent starter kit
Seems like a good kit to throw jn my trunk. Might scoop these up!
When I started out my career I bought something very similar, still have all of the tools in my tool box.
Your version of a "little" bit of play vary's a "little" bit from mine. Lol great video keep it up.
nice video man. I like your channel.
Can you do a updated video of this or something. Idk I fount it so satisfying to watch for some reason also 😂😂
Been a shade tree mechanic for over 40 years. I mostly agree, Justin. I like that Kobalt set, except for the slop you noted in the box end wrenches. That looks like almost 2 degrees! The storage box it comes in is really great also. Also the test light needs to be a logic type these days to avoid false readings or excessive loading of the engine computer. Instead of the multimeter, I'm ALMOST thinking a cheap code reader. Seen a lot of good ones for under $50.
Yup. That was a good video of the old man. cheers
Nice video. Hey....neat tip on putting tape on a swivel when it's worn out. Thanks for that tip.
Barry
Glad to help Cheers!
lisle hood prop is one of those tools many people don't think about but it's such a life saver... not only for holding hoods up but if you need to check brake light function and don't have a helper you can use it to hold down the brake pedal
Agreed! Cheers!
Alternatively you can just press the brake and look at the reflection off something behind it. If you need to bleed the brakes you just pump it then use something like a sledge hammer handle to hold it down
Great video. Thanks.
Nice setup for starters. Only thing I might add is alan wreches and e-torqx. Wish they would have had sets like this when I started 35 years ago
Great video, and I know you couldn't cover everything, but a pair of Wire Crimpers would be essential. Cheers!
I bought a kobalt 3/8 12 inch long flex head rachet a year ago and I abuse it everyday in the shop even beating it with a hammer it's held up great I spent 26 dollars on it and will buy another when I get back to Lowe's
So dope...... definitely getting a kobalt set for my cart
I couldn't agree more with you. I recommend that to everyone all the time tbh it's a set I use all the time and they are quality.they carry one that is almost the same but it has 1/2 inch stuff were this one had screwdrivers and that other set don't also no pliers they have different stuff instead.
Great video brother
Great vid
Air compressor, air ratchet, cordless 1/2 inch impact. The most time saving tools I have.
Cool. I would also add an extendable magnet, inspection mirror, and pen flashlight
Great video
Channellock has a 133 or 123 piece mechanics tool set that is really nice amd more compact at least for junkyard use etc. A magnetic tray, flashlight or worklight, a small or medium pry bar or lady slipper and a quality pair of Irwin wire strippers and you can make it through just about anything. Also maybe duct tape a rivet gun and some epoxy for those bad days....
Adam A i second that. have some of their wrenches and i have been noticing channel lock has some NICE tools. I dont have their kit tho i do however have a bunch of different brands. Everything ive seen from channel lock is nice
Alex58924 17 their quality is pretty decent and there newer sockets and extensions all have the ice knurled areas to help grip and tge sockets have improved from my older set which was already nice... I give i them a A for quality and an Aplus gor customer service as they sent me the big set for free after I had an issue with a couple older sockets in my set.. Funny thing was my old set had 90 tooth ratchets and the nee set has 45 tooth ratchets... So i put my old ratchets in eith the new tool set so I had nice fine ratchets in my to go or car box... Just as nice as my dual 80,s...
Bungee cords,the rubber ones.A big help holding things out of the area you are working on.Not that much money.I have about 4 of them,one use for them I use them for is holding up rack and pinions when the engine cradle is removed from a front wheel drive vehicle.
Haha that panel tool is nice what I've been using as a panel clip plyers is a end off of some cheap jumper cables😂😂 I'm a new mechanic in training so I don't have a huge took collection
It all takes time
A deeper broach in the socket is nice for adding in a magnetic bolt holder to put a bolt in where you might not be able to otherwise.
Nice set
for those looking to pay a little more ive personally looked into the husky 432 pc tool set. i looked at the list and for 350 to 400 bucks isnt bad. if your in an all metric shop (95% of cars anymore lol) ive seen a craftsman all metric set for under 200 as well. i personally am looking into getting the husky set and taking my older HF stuff home so i can start doing some light side work.
Just saw this set the other day at Lowe's and told the dude there to recommend it to new mechanics since it offers so much
That's Awesome! I completely agree! Cheers!
Great tool kit brother👍🔧 i would go with impact for 1/2inch drive because they are more heavy duty & come in bigger size set.
Lone Star Auto till ur in a tight spot the impact socket won't fit. Overall yes that's a good way to save some bucks but will put u in a bind sometimes as well
Agreed. I have found that the Harbor freight impact sockets work out very well over time. At least that has been my experience. Cheers!
I have this set, other than the 3/8 ratchet handle being broken from day 1, it's a decent set. I do recommend you put all the tools in a toolbox, because the plastic case sucks, you have to wrestle the tools out.
Excellent video.something to consider buying for the junkyard. The box wrench a little too much play though. Mm.
This is a great set, I have a kobalt set I think it's like a 130 peice, but this one is much better I like the case. One thing I will say is keep the torx and the carbon steel bits greased or oiled even a little bit of moisture rusts these kobalts pretty quick.
had mine for 2 years and i can tell you its been a good set. i don´t know about this one because i got mine when the plastic was a darker blue and haven´t looked to see if they are the same quality being the lighter blue case...
I have the 301 piece tool set from harbor freight and I love it! Does what I need it to do but that ratchet from kobalt and the harbor freight one is very very similar
Growing up my dad would refer to those pocket screwdrivers as tweakers. Because he used to use them to make minor adjustments (tweaks) to screws on electronic equipment. This was before the more modern and less flattering use of the term. Also, oil filter sockets and oil filter end cap wrenches. A low profile 32 mm is absolutely necessary if you're doing oil changes on any kind of regular basis. GM 2.2 oil filters do not give you enough room to get a regular size 32 socket in there. And crows feet or crescent wrenches will just round the plastic off. And those motors are still some of the most common out there.
Got a craftsman 450 piece set for half off and then $20 off it ended up being $180. It comes with a whole lot more sockets 12 point and 6 point and 1/2 inch drive, torque sockets, and spark plug sockets. This though has actually screw drivers instead of a bit and magnetic handle quick is nice. They would be a nice compliment to buy both.
Great setup thanks! What do you think about the 1/2" sockets... should they be impact rated... some people say there's no difference but idk! I have to wonder how well those grips hold up... I've had one in the past that kept sliding off or twisting! I'd definitely add a rubber mallet and a good quality set of mini screwdrivers (including star, hex, torx, etc) For the vise grips I say buy them at a garage sale or pawn shop but avoid the cheaper brands (haven't had good luck with Pittsburgh locking pliers)! Also I'd say avoid the ratcheting breaker bars (especially cheap ones)! Thanks
Go the beer! Greetings from Australia :)
Paul P Welcome. Cheers Mate!