Yes I meant millennial, I’m a boomer so I’m old lol he’s a great kid I just like giving him crap. Didn’t meant to offend the X folks. Thanks for the views
Hi Dave, just a tiny hack. Put a spark plug in your plug wrench(es), keep the plastic thread and electrode sleeve on it, and tape them in. It won't take up hardly anymore space, and let's you carry some extra parts.
I've always said, the most important member of any survival group is the man with lots of tools and the skills to use them! He can fix, repair or fashion all the necessary items to make a good life no matter the circumstances. Dave, as always is right on the money!
I found those tool backpacks are amazing. I can generally fit 90% of all the non-power tools I could ever need in one. It gets heavy but being able to grab one bag for my car repair, house repair, or basic needs is awesome. I just go to the garage, grab my power tools I need, grab the bag, and get to business.
Dave, you might want to look into the surplus 25 and 30mm ammo cans. They are polymer, except for the latches, and open up from either end. They are less prone to rust. They also provide more storage for bigger items. Worth a look.
Awesome Video Dave! the only thing I could think to add would be some Zip ties. I usually throw a bag of each small medium and large in my vehicle tool boxes.
This is a good simple set of tools that will handle 90% of your daily needs. The sad thing about building a toolbox, is you can always find another tool that you might need or want to put in. Soon you have to find a bigger box, then when have more room you start thinking oh hey, I can put this in now, and the cycle never ends.
The flea markets in my area used to be a awesome place for tools and most anything else you needed. They now have a bunch of nothing and a bunch of clothes and shoes
Maybe include an index card with all of the contents itemized. That way you, or anybody else, will quickly know what is in there without dumping all of the carefully packed contents out. Also if some odd tool shows up, you will know if it belongs in that particular box.
My 2 cents, put the fluid in a separate container, they like to get punctured and spill all over everything. Put the common chainsaw tools, like the files and screntch with the chainsaw. They should live together. Add a socket rail, the socket you need will always be lost or at the very bottom under everything.
A couple tools I always keep in any tool kit where they will fit is a large flat screwdriver and a painters tool. Very rarely use them for their intended purposes but mainly scraping and prying. They also come in handy for a lot of other things
A couple of suggestions for you Dave. Get a Milwaukee fast back knife instead of the plain utility knife. It has a built in 1/4" screwdriver bit holder. The other thing I would suggest is some sort of adhesive backed liner so the tools aren't rattling around and making noise.
I've kept my sockets on one of those bead chain light pull extensions. Keeps them in order, and from rolling around by threading through sockets and/or box wrenches.
Real talk, professional stagehands, studio mechanics, roadies, and travel crew we use ammo cans for tools and hardware all the time. Multiple different cans travel with different kits. Then larger tools travel wrapped in a moving blankets or in pelicans. Highly recommend that Cressent C Wrench with PASS THROUGH sockets. Things are great. Run a piece of parracord back slipp looped through the sockets have them on a string then you can untie when you need them. :D Also Spray your tools with WD-40 before you close them up for storage. They'll be fine. I know plent of folk who keep their tools in below freezing conditions and they work great. Keep a clothe on top for cleaning and padding.
Another little tip…, replace or add to your gorilla tape with some scapa tape! ….. because it can be written on for signalling, communication etc..or it’s just as good for repairing tarps, outdoor kit etc… it can be used to make good cordage out of…. It’s more flexible than plastic tape so it lends itself to emergency first aid better too.. It is also great for putting on shiny items to help with concealment if you’re hunting or need to be stealthy., It’s flammable with open flame ignition and can be lit by ferro rod with a little preparation just as well as plastic tapes…And it’s best party trick is that because it’s a cotton based tape it can be charred (to make char cloth) to allow for your next fire mentality!! I hope you see this Mr Canterbury and please give it a try! I’m sure as a ex military man you will appreciate the value of the good old scaper tape! Love your videos and all that you do for our subject! Very best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎
A little hint about files. They rarely dull. The teeth get filled up with the material they are intended to remove. Soaking them overnight in white vinager will usually dissolve the softer metals. Be sure to neutralize the file with baking soda and water. Oil the file lightly and its new again. This will also work to remove rust from tools too.
One thing I carry in my problem child of a vehicle is a little container with extra fuses, electrical connectors, short run of wire, couple of bolts & washers, and some different o rings. Tools are great to have but extra parts are what solve the problem and get ya going again
Suggest add tin snips. Small round of bailing wire, and florist wire. Liquid steel, it is clay shaped like a cigar, cut a piece, kneed it, apply quickly. 24 hours you can drill/ tap threads if necessary. In a ball round, can be shot.
Dave, I have a tool box just working on my brakes. I too hate having to search for all the correct tools when doing a brake job. It does cost a little more, but it also makes it easier to do the job with the correct tools… at hand. Thanks, Skillet
Great kit! I think I would wrap the files in a piece of rag to stop them rubbing together and blunting themselves, and maybe add a bar towel in the top, always useful and will stop some of the rattling.
Great coverage of kit. Put extra knife blades on knife handle. Like others have stated small baling wire roll (farmer/rancher fix all), some med zip ties, small wire connectors, like straw idea for round files. Found my kit was missing a small scraper that you can p/u at Harbor Freight (small,metal , safe with blade reversed).
As a small engine guy you need a few more things but I know they won't fit but you really should find a small can of carburetor cleaner it'll act as starting fluid and obviously cleaner
Putty knife. As an electrician, I use an 11-in-1 screwdriver. I also have a beater (3/8" slotted screwdriver with square shank) and a thinblade (cabinet-tipped slotted screwdriver) that can be be used as levers or for prying. My combination wrench set is ratcheting flex head, which diminishes my need for sockets. I put a small magnet on the end of a 12' tape measure for pickup tool (I can pick up dropped fasteners or fittings from a ladder or lift without getting down).
A tape measure, rag, piece of card and pencil, pipe cleaning brush, small plastic pot to contain bits, some spare fixings eg hose clamps, zip ties, nuts, bolts, wire ( esp to act as third hand).
Awesome kit. Worth cobsidering a set of wire strippers and crimpers, with common electrical fittings bullet, spade ect for fixing simple shorts or burnt wires as well as a handful of hardware nuts bolts screws. Other than that this is perfect
Hi Dave.. Great idea. Just a quick suggestion about storing your hammer. You could take a short piece of 2" conduit and a couple of conduit straps and bolt a hammer holder from top corner to bottom corner of your ammo can, a little bit of your gasket sealant will take care of any water seaps. IF your worried about that. Just a thought.
Hi, you need to make something to keep all your combination wrenches together. I use a 6’’ 1/4 20 threaded rod with 2 nut between fender washer on one end and the other end has a wing nut. Simply organize your wrench biggest to smallest and then tighten the wing nut. It doesn’t take up too much room in your box.
In the late 80's I was driving a slightly bettered 1968 Ford F-100. Working as a contractor at a nearby Army Base( Fort Hunter Liggett) I procured a .50 Cal ammo can, and put together a nice tool kit with room for plenty of tools and some spare parts as well (Point based ignition parts.) If off roading I add a can of starting fluid to blow a tire back on the rim if necessary.
Good job. My only two suggestions would be to, yes, definitely put the sockets in a small pouch. Second, exchange the large wire brush for a smaller one from the dollar tree. Then you should be able to fit the hammer in. Otherwise, it's a really comprehensive kit. I like it.
Awesome set up! This is what I am setting up now for my ATV. I love the selection and what it covers. Definitely love that hammer and need to get one. Here are something’s I would add for my application on my homestead…. - exchange that ammo can for a 30MM can - basic plumbing tools (small torch, pipe wrenches, cutters, glue) - tool roll or pouches for groups of tools - fencing pliers/tool - lineman’s pliers - tie wire - cordage - tape measure - notebook - T-50 stapler - spud wrenches or drift pins - separate can/box with common fasteners (screws, nails, hose clamps, wire nuts, etc)
Pretty cool set up ! I would eliminate the large chisel , 1 pair of channel locks , I would fine a good size ballpeen hammer and cut handle to fit . With the utility knife find one that carries spare blades in the handle . The multi meter is good but maybe downsize it . On the sockets , grab some bailing wire and make several strands and run sockets over it. This way your sockets a bit easier to keep track of and you have a bit of bailing wire . That combo adjustable wrench ratchet is cool , do you have a brand name for it ? Throw a couple handfuls of miscellaneous nuts n bolts, electrical connectors , sheet metal screws in the can too . Don't forget ty straps . I've carried 2 ammo cans full of tools n supplies for years and have always managed to get and keep all types of equipment running . Thx for the video .
Just a quick tip…. If you replace the WD40 with a small tin of car bumper “back to back “ spray you will have a better versatile piece of kit! Because… bumper spray is silicone based it is water repellent (as is WD40… Water Displacement 40!) It is a good lubricant for zippers, nuts bolts levers etc for smooth operation… it will seal your tent or tarp shelter seems, it can be used to protect against corrosion on your tools or firearms to include air rifles over here in the uk! ( silicone does not deteriorate the seals) and will protect your blueing on your barrels. It is great for waterproofing your boots and small kit items that need to be sealed from the elements, it can even be used on your vehicle door rubbers to prevent freezing closed in winter and stop the sticking in the summer! It is also a good fire accelerator to help in adverse weather conditions. I even use it on my saws when I’m cutting a wood that isn’t ideally suited for my blade design and it helps lubricant the cutting! … it’s much more versatile than WD40 that isn’t actually a lubricant if you look into it. Hope this helps someone! Very best wishes all👍🏻👍🏻😎
Only suggestion I have is you can save some space by getting a pair of needlenose that has strippers built in. Klein makes a some really good ones and that's almost exclusively what I use professionally. I would like to know where you got that adjustable wrench with the ratchet socket. I could use one of those.
Hi Dave. Spanners all together in a ranger band. Grips etc all in a band. Keep them all separated and tidy. Easy to find. Hope this helps you. Regards Colin.
I have two similar traveling boxes. One 50 cal truck box, one plastic HarbFrate sidexside box. Both have torx sets. Sidexside has tire kit (including flex super glue and slices of bike tire for sidewalls).
looks well rounded. it could also handle alot of jobs around the house like light plumbing and electrical. maybe add a big flat head screwdriver. i dig it!
I know the ammo box is cool and can be sometimes got cheap from army surplus, but surely a similar size of organised/layered tool box would be more helpful when you need quick access to a specific tool without rummaging?
i have the same kinda kit in my truck. other then what you have i also have i have a 12v solder iron, solder, electrical tape, and a small roll of bailing wire, self sealing silicone tape for hose repair. and a few rages. has been more then worth its weight a few times to get me and others home.
I would replace the large wire brush and battery brush with a 1-2in head wood handle stainless brush, a small 2-3 blade jack knife or swiss army knife, and a small tin or bag of crimp able wire terminals and splices and a few fuses. I have found that soft tube style pencil cases work well for the loose sockets and even wrenches. We had a ammo can tool box in my moms 71 ford that we fixed everything with including our bikes. Love this video.
Hi Dave. Tape measure, I understand you guys have imperial only ones there but we have both imperial and metric which an easy to use conversion system as well as being a measuring device. Also I've been looking at "shadow foam" I think you guys call it Kaizen Foam which you could adhere to the inside of that lid to hold your sockets in an easy to see and access place. You'll just have to leave a thin gap on 3 sides to allow the sides and front of the box to slot around the foam to close the lid. You may fit more than just the sockets in it.
As far as the multimeter goes you could probably find a smaller one for the “general maintenance” box for some extra room if you want to get more items in there.
I bought my little granddaughter some colored tools when she was small, because she couldn't read numbers, but she knew colors. Made for quick i d in a pile like yours. She got her driving permit last month , still has the sockets.
Hi Dave, long handle insulated linemans/ diagonal cutters are multi purpose and safer across tool kits. They cost a bit more-Knipix is the best bang for the buck but with moderate care will outlast the apocalypse.
Add cords, hose clamps, headlamp, crowbar, thin rubber mats to make gasket or sandals, rags tied to the handle, any small magnetic cheap tools that can stick to the outside.
Great video! I have been going back and forth on my setups alot, thats a great kit, i would just suggest a good headlamp , and a medium to large pipe wrench has saved so much time on round bolts and things when the pliers didnt work , i like to alway have a set i can lock on and put a pipe on it also and break stuck things loose! I think im going to get a ammo can and try that idea with one of my truck box setups! Great videos! That box should get you through alot for sure! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯💯 .
Decent set up for what you might run across day to day. I work maintenance by trade, and I have some suggestions that you might find helpful. I would dump the open end SAE wrench set unless everything you work on is SAE. They take up a lot of room, they are heavy, and in all my years of doing maintenance, it's rare that I have to use them. Stick with 3 different sizes of adjustable wrenches. As for the sockets, if you're looking for an all-around set, I recommend the Channellock 39100 Ultra Access Socket Set. That will give you access to both SAE and Metric. They have a lot of teeth, so if there is something in particular you might need to break loose such as a tire lug, toss in a six point socket specifically for that so you don't strip it. Take some of that electrical tape and wrap it around that 11 in 1 screwdriver that you have just like you would a ferro rod. It never fails, when you need the whole roll of electrical tape, it's missing. Having some wrapped around that 11 in 1 has saved my butt a few times. Ditch the standard pipe thread tape and get Blue Monster. Trust me, it works better. Add some wire nuts to the kit. I suggest some single wire (gray), 2 wire (blue), and 3 wire (orange). You generally won't need more than that, but if you want to cover your bases you can toss in some 4 wire (yellow). For people that don't know how to use a multimeter, I suggest something simple like a hot stick that will tell you if there is power or no power just to prevent them from potentially getting shocked or damaging equipment. Multimeters are always the better and safer option, but if you don't know how to use it, it's no good to you. If you find yourself having to clean battery terminals often, I suggest adding petroleum jelly to the kit. Once they are cleaned, coat them with it. They won't corrode for a long time after that. Other than that, I suggest some gloves to protect your hands and a tape measure. I hope some of you find this information useful!
Hose clamps, heater hose barbed fitting for repairing automotive heater hoses, I have the same kind of boxes, you will add or take away as you go with each repair
Thanks a linen bag or something similar for the sockets . I have multiples of tools that I pick as I find them especially if the price is right. I will look for the rachet adjustable wrench Thanks again. Old camera cases could be used for small items
🤣😂yes Dave Canterbury!! I have 2 grandkids!! Oh boy!! We got our hands full with GEN X!! 👍🏿💯❤️. However, we love them anyways!! STRENGTH AND HONOR my brother!! I’ll always love Self Reliance Outfitters!! And will my grandkids!!👍🏿💯❤️🇺🇸
I would chuck every wrench and plier you put in that box in lieu of a pipe wrench, a strap wrench and a dog bone wrench. I would also chuck the wire brush and battery terminal cleaner, replace them with a roll of 180 grit Emery cloth. You best put a little pipe cutter in there too, for copper tubing and such. That or a hacksaw blade or two. The pipe wrench doubles as your big hammer. Throw a little roll of that bank line you're so tickled with, it comes in handy for all manner of things. Some J-B weld might be good also. If you've ever had a rounded off bolt in the way of a project, a small pipe wrench is worth gold yo. Good luck with your box.
I looked through the comments and didn't see it, but there is a "Claw Retriever Tool" in every tool box I own. With all modern vehicles, a set of Torx sockets are a virtual necessity. And, I carry a hex to 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" socket adaptor set lets me use the Klein screwdriver as a nutdriver. (Really good basic set up though. - Thanks.)
Id replace the volt meter with a good set of screw drivers . Mosty bc my truck is from the 80s and some times u gotta mess with the carburator or maybey some hose clamps . Great video 👌
A tool I would add for small engine repair is Fluid Line Clamps. I prefer the Hose Pinch Pliers to pinch off fuel lines so I can work on the Carburetor without having to drain fuel or worry about gas leaking out somewhere. However, the Fluid Line Clamps can do the same thing but are much smaller and take up much less space.
You may want to add a tarp to tip everything out on to do you can get the tool you need. A Yorktown tool roll from A247 Gear is a much more practical, convenient, organised, packable and user friendly option. I have been using mine for over 5 years for similar purposes. There are cheaper options available, knock offs etc.
Yes I meant millennial, I’m a boomer so I’m old lol he’s a great kid I just like giving him crap. Didn’t meant to offend the X folks. Thanks for the views
That's a great set up. Suggestion: run a piece of cordage through your sockets so they all come out of the box at once when needed.
Hi Dave, just a tiny hack. Put a spark plug in your plug wrench(es), keep the plastic thread and electrode sleeve on it, and tape them in. It won't take up hardly anymore space, and let's you carry some extra parts.
Baling wire is a good addition to the consumables. Great little kit.
Hey Dave I use a steel fishing leader to gather all my sockets together with a snap hook.
I've always said, the most important member of any survival group is the man with lots of tools and the skills to use them! He can fix, repair or fashion all the necessary items to make a good life no matter the circumstances. Dave, as always is right on the money!
If it fits, a set of fence pliers can cover a few different needs when you are doing outdoor repairs.
I found those tool backpacks are amazing. I can generally fit 90% of all the non-power tools I could ever need in one. It gets heavy but being able to grab one bag for my car repair, house repair, or basic needs is awesome. I just go to the garage, grab my power tools I need, grab the bag, and get to business.
Dave, you might want to look into the surplus 25 and 30mm ammo cans. They are polymer, except for the latches, and open up from either end. They are less prone to rust. They also provide more storage for bigger items. Worth a look.
Awesome Video Dave! the only thing I could think to add would be some Zip ties. I usually throw a bag of each small medium and large in my vehicle tool boxes.
This is a good simple set of tools that will handle 90% of your daily needs. The sad thing about building a toolbox, is you can always find another tool that you might need or want to put in. Soon you have to find a bigger box, then when have more room you start thinking oh hey, I can put this in now, and the cycle never ends.
The flea markets in my area used to be a awesome place for tools and most anything else you needed. They now have a bunch of nothing and a bunch of clothes and shoes
Maybe include an index card with all of the contents itemized. That way you, or anybody else, will quickly know what is in there without dumping all of the carefully packed contents out. Also if some odd tool shows up, you will know if it belongs in that particular box.
My 2 cents, put the fluid in a separate container, they like to get punctured and spill all over everything. Put the common chainsaw tools, like the files and screntch with the chainsaw. They should live together. Add a socket rail, the socket you need will always be lost or at the very bottom under everything.
A couple tools I always keep in any tool kit where they will fit is a large flat screwdriver and a painters tool. Very rarely use them for their intended purposes but mainly scraping and prying. They also come in handy for a lot of other things
I like that adjustable wrench combo!
A couple of suggestions for you Dave. Get a Milwaukee fast back knife instead of the plain utility knife. It has a built in 1/4" screwdriver bit holder. The other thing I would suggest is some sort of adhesive backed liner so the tools aren't rattling around and making noise.
I've kept my sockets on one of those bead chain light pull extensions. Keeps them in order, and from rolling around by threading through sockets and/or box wrenches.
As long as i remember, my dad always carried an ammo box full of tools, today I am carrying that same ammo box with the same tools...
Real talk, professional stagehands, studio mechanics, roadies, and travel crew we use ammo cans for tools and hardware all the time. Multiple different cans travel with different kits. Then larger tools travel wrapped in a moving blankets or in pelicans. Highly recommend that Cressent C Wrench with PASS THROUGH sockets. Things are great. Run a piece of parracord back slipp looped through the sockets have them on a string then you can untie when you need them. :D
Also Spray your tools with WD-40 before you close them up for storage. They'll be fine. I know plent of folk who keep their tools in below freezing conditions and they work great. Keep a clothe on top for cleaning and padding.
Another little tip…, replace or add to your gorilla tape with some scapa tape! ….. because it can be written on for signalling, communication etc..or it’s just as good for repairing tarps, outdoor kit etc… it can be used to make good cordage out of…. It’s more flexible than plastic tape so it lends itself to emergency first aid better too.. It is also great for putting on shiny items to help with concealment if you’re hunting or need to be stealthy., It’s flammable with open flame ignition and can be lit by ferro rod with a little preparation just as well as plastic tapes…And it’s best party trick is that because it’s a cotton based tape it can be charred (to make char cloth) to allow for your next fire mentality!! I hope you see this Mr Canterbury and please give it a try! I’m sure as a ex military man you will appreciate the value of the good old scaper tape! Love your videos and all that you do for our subject! Very best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎
If you are working on small engines I would recommend 1/4" drive socket set and Carburetor adjustment tools.
Outstanding video
A little hint about files. They rarely dull. The teeth get filled up with the material they are intended to remove. Soaking them overnight in white vinager will usually dissolve the softer metals. Be sure to neutralize the file with baking soda and water. Oil the file lightly and its new again. This will also work to remove rust from tools too.
Top job Dave. Many thanks.
One thing I carry in my problem child of a vehicle is a little container with extra fuses, electrical connectors, short run of wire, couple of bolts & washers, and some different o rings. Tools are great to have but extra parts are what solve the problem and get ya going again
Suggest add tin snips. Small round of bailing wire, and florist wire. Liquid steel, it is clay shaped like a cigar, cut a piece, kneed it, apply quickly. 24 hours you can drill/ tap threads if necessary. In a ball round, can be shot.
Put each chainsaw file in a plastic straw and the 4way file wrapped in thin cardboard like cearl box to protect.
Dave, I have a tool box just working on my brakes. I too hate having to search for all the correct tools when doing a brake job. It does cost a little more, but it also makes it easier to do the job with the correct tools… at hand. Thanks, Skillet
It's nice to see Dave, a man among men, also struggle with getting that dang cap back on the battery terminal brush. I feel better about myself.
Great kit! I think I would wrap the files in a piece of rag to stop them rubbing together and blunting themselves, and maybe add a bar towel in the top, always useful and will stop some of the rattling.
Great coverage of kit. Put extra knife blades on knife handle. Like others have stated small baling wire roll (farmer/rancher fix all), some med zip ties, small wire connectors, like straw idea for round files. Found my kit was missing a small scraper that you can p/u at Harbor Freight (small,metal , safe with blade reversed).
As a small engine guy you need a few more things but I know they won't fit but you really should find a small can of carburetor cleaner it'll act as starting fluid and obviously cleaner
Been waiting for that part 2 ! Thx Dave
I would suggest a flat head screw driver for prying
Putty knife.
As an electrician, I use an 11-in-1 screwdriver. I also have a beater (3/8" slotted screwdriver with square shank) and a thinblade (cabinet-tipped slotted screwdriver) that can be be used as levers or for prying. My combination wrench set is ratcheting flex head, which diminishes my need for sockets. I put a small magnet on the end of a 12' tape measure for pickup tool (I can pick up dropped fasteners or fittings from a ladder or lift without getting down).
A tape measure, rag, piece of card and pencil, pipe cleaning brush, small plastic pot to contain bits, some spare fixings eg hose clamps, zip ties, nuts, bolts, wire ( esp to act as third hand).
Awesome kit. Worth cobsidering a set of wire strippers and crimpers, with common electrical fittings bullet, spade ect for fixing simple shorts or burnt wires as well as a handful of hardware nuts bolts screws. Other than that this is perfect
Spark plug socket and zip ties. Those loose sockets are gonna drive you nuts. Ask me how I know.
Hi Dave.. Great idea. Just a quick suggestion about storing your hammer. You could take a short piece of 2" conduit and a couple of conduit straps and bolt a hammer holder from top corner to bottom corner of your ammo can, a little bit of your gasket sealant will take care of any water seaps. IF your worried about that. Just a thought.
Hi, you need to make something to keep all your combination wrenches together. I use a 6’’ 1/4 20 threaded rod with 2 nut between fender washer on one end and the other end has a wing nut. Simply organize your wrench biggest to smallest and then tighten the wing nut. It doesn’t take up too much room in your box.
In the late 80's I was driving a slightly bettered 1968 Ford F-100. Working as a contractor at a nearby Army Base( Fort Hunter Liggett) I procured a .50 Cal ammo can, and put together a nice tool kit with room for plenty of tools and some spare parts as well (Point based ignition parts.) If off roading I add a can of starting fluid to blow a tire back on the rim if necessary.
Good job. My only two suggestions would be to, yes, definitely put the sockets in a small pouch. Second, exchange the large wire brush for a smaller one from the dollar tree. Then you should be able to fit the hammer in. Otherwise, it's a really comprehensive kit. I like it.
Awesome set up! This is what I am setting up now for my ATV. I love the selection and what it covers. Definitely love that hammer and need to get one.
Here are something’s I would add for my application on my homestead….
- exchange that ammo can for a 30MM can
- basic plumbing tools (small torch, pipe wrenches, cutters, glue)
- tool roll or pouches for groups of tools
- fencing pliers/tool
- lineman’s pliers
- tie wire
- cordage
- tape measure
- notebook
- T-50 stapler
- spud wrenches or drift pins
- separate can/box with common fasteners (screws, nails, hose clamps, wire nuts, etc)
Now that's a great small tool box
Pretty cool set up ! I would eliminate the large chisel , 1 pair of channel locks , I would fine a good size ballpeen hammer and cut handle to fit . With the utility knife find one that carries spare blades in the handle . The multi meter is good but maybe downsize it . On the sockets , grab some bailing wire and make several strands and run sockets over it. This way your sockets a bit easier to keep track of and you have a bit of bailing wire . That combo adjustable wrench ratchet is cool , do you have a brand name for it ? Throw a couple handfuls of miscellaneous nuts n bolts, electrical connectors , sheet metal screws in the can too . Don't forget ty straps . I've carried 2 ammo cans full of tools n supplies for years and have always managed to get and keep all types of equipment running . Thx for the video .
Just a quick tip…. If you replace the WD40 with a small tin of car bumper “back to back “ spray you will have a better versatile piece of kit! Because… bumper spray is silicone based it is water repellent (as is WD40… Water Displacement 40!) It is a good lubricant for zippers, nuts bolts levers etc for smooth operation… it will seal your tent or tarp shelter seems, it can be used to protect against corrosion on your tools or firearms to include air rifles over here in the uk! ( silicone does not deteriorate the seals) and will protect your blueing on your barrels. It is great for waterproofing your boots and small kit items that need to be sealed from the elements, it can even be used on your vehicle door rubbers to prevent freezing closed in winter and stop the sticking in the summer! It is also a good fire accelerator to help in adverse weather conditions. I even use it on my saws when I’m cutting a wood that isn’t ideally suited for my blade design and it helps lubricant the cutting! … it’s much more versatile than WD40 that isn’t actually a lubricant if you look into it. Hope this helps someone! Very best wishes all👍🏻👍🏻😎
Only suggestion I have is you can save some space by getting a pair of needlenose that has strippers built in. Klein makes a some really good ones and that's almost exclusively what I use professionally.
I would like to know where you got that adjustable wrench with the ratchet socket. I could use one of those.
Hi Dave. Spanners all together in a ranger band. Grips etc all in a band. Keep them all separated and tidy. Easy to find. Hope this helps you.
Regards Colin.
Leather draw string bag you can make at home for those sockets.
I have two similar traveling boxes. One 50 cal truck box, one plastic HarbFrate sidexside box. Both have torx sets. Sidexside has tire kit (including flex super glue and slices of bike tire for sidewalls).
Hi Dave,good idea.I live in rural Az, and I would add some baling wire.
looks well rounded. it could also handle alot of jobs around the house like light plumbing and electrical. maybe add a big flat head screwdriver. i dig it!
Great tool choices Dave! That's crazy how many tools you got to fit in that ammo can that can do a ton of tasks!! Great content Dave!
I know the ammo box is cool and can be sometimes got cheap from army surplus, but surely a similar size of organised/layered tool box would be more helpful when you need quick access to a specific tool without rummaging?
i have the same kinda kit in my truck. other then what you have i also have i have a 12v solder iron, solder, electrical tape, and a small roll of bailing wire, self sealing silicone tape for hose repair. and a few rages. has been more then worth its weight a few times to get me and others home.
Hand tools, great teachable moments.
Maybe throw a pair of gloves and a few bandages or bandaids with a small bottle of hand sanitizer in a zip lock bag in case of a minor injury. 😅
A handful of zip ties and a heavy mill trash bag is the only thing I would add
For the sockets a socket rail works very well as long as it’s not a super cheap one.
Great. I was recently thinking I hadn’t seen any more videos on the subject, which I like, I thought maybe you had abandoned the topic. 😊
Thanks Dave. A socket rail would help immensely, that one socket you need seems to always wiggle it’s way down to the bottom of the pile.
Add small AAA flashlight for when the repair is happening as or after the sun does down.
Thanks Dave
Good informational video.
I would replace the large wire brush and battery brush with a 1-2in head wood handle stainless brush, a small 2-3 blade jack knife or swiss army knife, and a small tin or bag of crimp able wire terminals and splices and a few fuses. I have found that soft tube style pencil cases work well for the loose sockets and even wrenches. We had a ammo can tool box in my moms 71 ford that we fixed everything with including our bikes. Love this video.
Use a long zip tie and stick your sockets in line and together. You should be able to separate metric and standard sockets this way.
Hi Dave. Tape measure, I understand you guys have imperial only ones there but we have both imperial and metric which an easy to use conversion system as well as being a measuring device. Also I've been looking at "shadow foam" I think you guys call it Kaizen Foam which you could adhere to the inside of that lid to hold your sockets in an easy to see and access place. You'll just have to leave a thin gap on 3 sides to allow the sides and front of the box to slot around the foam to close the lid. You may fit more than just the sockets in it.
As far as the multimeter goes you could probably find a smaller one for the “general maintenance” box for some extra room if you want to get more items in there.
I bought my little granddaughter some colored tools when she was small, because she couldn't read numbers, but she knew colors. Made for quick i d in a pile like yours.
She got her driving permit last month , still has the sockets.
Typical gen x ? That hurt dave .....I always keep tools organized, maybe gen Z , still a great video ......
Hi Dave, long handle insulated linemans/ diagonal cutters are multi purpose and safer across tool kits. They cost a bit more-Knipix is the best bang for the buck but with moderate care will outlast the apocalypse.
For the sockets, just a wire or cordage to keep them together. That's what I use at work. I carry just
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Great info. I have fencing pliers in my kit.
Thanks Dave! Very cool
Add cords, hose clamps, headlamp, crowbar, thin rubber mats to make gasket or sandals, rags tied to the handle, any small magnetic cheap tools that can stick to the outside.
A couple of socket extensions would be useful.
Great video! I have been going back and forth on my setups alot, thats a great kit, i would just suggest a good headlamp , and a medium to large pipe wrench has saved so much time on round bolts and things when the pliers didnt work , i like to alway have a set i can lock on and put a pipe on it also and break stuck things loose! I think im going to get a ammo can and try that idea with one of my truck box setups! Great videos! That box should get you through alot for sure! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯💯 .
Decent set up for what you might run across day to day. I work maintenance by trade, and I have some suggestions that you might find helpful. I would dump the open end SAE wrench set unless everything you work on is SAE. They take up a lot of room, they are heavy, and in all my years of doing maintenance, it's rare that I have to use them. Stick with 3 different sizes of adjustable wrenches. As for the sockets, if you're looking for an all-around set, I recommend the Channellock 39100 Ultra Access Socket Set. That will give you access to both SAE and Metric. They have a lot of teeth, so if there is something in particular you might need to break loose such as a tire lug, toss in a six point socket specifically for that so you don't strip it. Take some of that electrical tape and wrap it around that 11 in 1 screwdriver that you have just like you would a ferro rod. It never fails, when you need the whole roll of electrical tape, it's missing. Having some wrapped around that 11 in 1 has saved my butt a few times. Ditch the standard pipe thread tape and get Blue Monster. Trust me, it works better. Add some wire nuts to the kit. I suggest some single wire (gray), 2 wire (blue), and 3 wire (orange). You generally won't need more than that, but if you want to cover your bases you can toss in some 4 wire (yellow). For people that don't know how to use a multimeter, I suggest something simple like a hot stick that will tell you if there is power or no power just to prevent them from potentially getting shocked or damaging equipment. Multimeters are always the better and safer option, but if you don't know how to use it, it's no good to you. If you find yourself having to clean battery terminals often, I suggest adding petroleum jelly to the kit. Once they are cleaned, coat them with it. They won't corrode for a long time after that. Other than that, I suggest some gloves to protect your hands and a tape measure. I hope some of you find this information useful!
I would put the sockets in a cloth sack, and add a thing jb weld and youre golden
Hose clamps, heater hose barbed fitting for repairing automotive heater hoses, I have the same kind of boxes, you will add or take away as you go with each repair
a headlamp or flashlight is always in mine as well as EZ Outs and the T wrench, which I can use too with small drill bits mostly in wood
Thanks a linen bag or something similar for the sockets . I have multiples of tools that I pick as I find them especially if the price is right. I will look for the rachet adjustable wrench Thanks again. Old camera cases could be used for small items
Would love to see the carpentry box in another video
Headlamp
No problem Mr. Cantabury
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Yes meant gen z I am old being a boomer
I would chuck every wrench and plier you put in that box in lieu of a pipe wrench, a strap wrench and a dog bone wrench. I would also chuck the wire brush and battery terminal cleaner, replace them with a roll of 180 grit Emery cloth. You best put a little pipe cutter in there too, for copper tubing and such. That or a hacksaw blade or two. The pipe wrench doubles as your big hammer. Throw a little roll of that bank line you're so tickled with, it comes in handy for all manner of things. Some J-B weld might be good also. If you've ever had a rounded off bolt in the way of a project, a small pipe wrench is worth gold yo. Good luck with your box.
One suggestion I keep in my vehicle kit is a dog bone wrench. It would replace 8 of those loose sockets.
I looked through the comments and didn't see it, but there is a "Claw Retriever Tool" in every tool box I own. With all modern vehicles, a set of Torx sockets are a virtual necessity. And, I carry a hex to 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" socket adaptor set lets me use the Klein screwdriver as a nutdriver. (Really good basic set up though. - Thanks.)
Safety glasses, putty knife, valve guts and gut tool and a paint brush I use them for cleaning off stuff mostly cable ties gloves Nitrile gloves
Id replace the volt meter with a good set of screw drivers . Mosty bc my truck is from the 80s and some times u gotta mess with the carburator or maybey some hose clamps . Great video 👌
A tool I would add for small engine repair is Fluid Line Clamps. I prefer the Hose Pinch Pliers to pinch off fuel lines so I can work on the Carburetor without having to drain fuel or worry about gas leaking out somewhere. However, the Fluid Line Clamps can do the same thing but are much smaller and take up much less space.
I’d add a Bic lighter and a headlamp with extra batteries
You may want to add a tarp to tip everything out on to do you can get the tool you need. A Yorktown tool roll from A247 Gear is a much more practical, convenient, organised, packable and user friendly option. I have been using mine for over 5 years for similar purposes. There are cheaper options available, knock offs etc.
Looks good, I’d add a set of picks.
Hold the hammer on top of the box with a ratchet strap 1-2”. That is a very useful tool as well.
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Hi David, I was wondering if you could do an updated Jeep Gladiator video. Maybe list the pro’s, con’s, and if you’ve had any issues with vehicle.