Anyways, great video, I wish I had the chance to watch it before spending so much on tools I don't use or being too cheap with the tools that matter the most!
Agree on pliers, the knipex I've bought are my favorite tools, I enjoy using them so much! For sockets, I bought a good quality but huge set with both metric and imperial, shallow and deep sockets, wrenches etc because I never wanted to miss a socket dimension... But guess what, the box is so heavy and unwieldy that I loathe when I have to take it out. Wish I went for a 5-22 mm in a convenient package instead, and have other dimensions in other boxes... Also I have been surprised at how many different lengths of extenders you need, have found myself in several situations where 75 mm was too short and 150 mm too long. Remember to check the box for the tools you are buying as well! You use it way more than any individual tool after all, if it's poor quality or hard to open or the sockets always falls out then it's going to be a pain in the ass to use. That goes for all tools, cheap tools might only be cheap because they don't come with a proper box to store them in. And good toolboxes are expensive! Also agree with screwdrivers, hex wrenches and torx, get yourself good quality ones in those exact sizes, other dimensions you can go for a cheaper set. I was not impressed with the quality of a 56 piece set of screwdrivers, lots of sizes you don't use and poor quality on those that matter. If you are going to keep the screwdrivers upright it's really nice to have the size and type on the end of the handle for fast identification but if it is a bright material you can just write it yourself with a permanent marker. A small flat screwdriver is also really useful to have in your pocket for a million things. Having many calipers is really nice, they are never around when you need them. I have one nice digital, some metal, and even a few of those cheap plastic digital ones you can get on aliexpress for 4-5 usd with shipping for fast measuring when precision is not as important. Something that also surprised me that is connected to power tools really is long reach hex bits. Often find myself wanting to unscrew a long torx or ph2 screw that's in a deep hole not much larger than the screw itself. It is really nice to have long bits that can reach all the way down so you can use your electric screwdriver, one of my best investment. Biltema has a really nice set for 179 SEK if you can ever find them in stock, I think it's one of their 10 year guarantee ones. One of the buys I'm happiest about. I bought a set of ratchet wrenches in decent quality at a discount. They are durable, but still don't get so much use because they are too large around the "socket", so often when you need them they still don't fit. And also they are completely straight, often you need to come in at an angle to clear parts around the bolt. In the end I more often than not end up using a combination wrench in the end. So I guess don't cheap out on ratcheting combination wrenches.
For the "quick measuring where precision is not important" i use the 100mm ruler tattoo on my left index finger. No joke. I use that a lot. I guess I should have included that in this video too 😅
One more thing... More important than tools is good working surfaces, and organized storage. There’s so many projects that haven't been completed or even started because I don't have the right work bench or organized workshop. Would rather use a cheap drill on an expensive work bench than an expensive on the floor!
Yes, having a clean working surface is important. I have always had a very small workshop where it's hard to find a place for everything, and then often things end up on the workbench. For my it also impacts motivation a lot. Beginning a task with "damn, this is a mess, i should clean this, but i have no idea where to leave it... let's work on this 30x30cm part that has no mess on it" is not really motivating.
On power tools I invested in Makita by chance because I could buy a used set for cheap, I'm glad I did because I've had so much use for their battery system since you can usually get an adapter for most other brands as long as you have makita batteries. And the Chinese knockoff tools are quite decent if you don't use them that often, and they invariably use makita batteries. I actually bought a Chinese made die grinder for 18v batteries even though I couldn't find any reputable reviews on it since it only cost 45 usd shipped, I have had surprisingly much use for my corded die grinder. I use genuine makita for tools that I use and abuse the most, except for an impact wrench from ryobi which was supposedly best bang for the bucks (the three speed version) and I could get it cheap used. An impact wrench is so useful I would probably say it would be my third power tool if I would start again from my scratch... Makita has so many garden tools as well so it's been useful for other things as well. But I don't think you can go wrong with any brand really, I would get Ryobi if it wasn't for the batteries. In Sweden Julas 18v multiseries tools are surprisingly good for the price, I have quite a few of those tools and they have lasted me a long time, although they aren't as powerful as makita or ryobi. But, if you start from scratch, I would first buy a good cordless drill and any cheap angle grinder. After a while you get a better angle grinder and use the old one for other purposes. I actually have three angle grinders on my welding cart, one for cutting, one with a flap disc and one with those abrasive sponge discs. It saves so much time to not have to switch discs when you are working so it makes up for having a grinder with a little less power. If you are going to get body panels or other parts from salvage yards you'll have good use for a battery powered reciprocating saw, as most salvage yards don't allow angle grinders due to fire hazard I've found. Wouldn't be my top priority, but one of my best buys is a metal band saw. They cut so much faster and cleaner than a grinder. I actually have two, one stationary on which I make more precise cuts, and one battery powered I can bring with me to cut down pipes etc from junkyards for welding projects. I love using it and if you find yourself cutting bars or pipes on more than on occasion it is nice to have. One last thing I didn't regret buying is an electric ratchet wrench, I got one pretty cheap from a brand called Workpro which was the cheapest one with adjustable speed with reviews. It has saved me much time when working on the car since you often can't get to bolts and nuts with an impact wrench. Definitely not a necessity but quite a time saver. Also, for a shop vac you don't need an expensive one, I'd buy the cheapest wet/dry one I could find.
I have been contemplating getting a metal band saw too, but I am afraid that I will not be using it very much since I have the stationary Bewo saw and the cordless angle grinder. An electric ratchet wrench is also on the list, but I haven't found one from Hikoki (yet).
@@bad_decision_works if you have a bewo you don't need a stationary band saw, you get much better performance from the bewo. If you cut a a lot of pipes on the go then a portable band saw is useful (especially if you want to do it a bit sneaky and quiet like if you take discarded construction material in a legal gray zone-manner 😉) My stationary band saw is kind of accurate, but I have been thinking of getting one of those handheld corded that also comes with stands. A lot of people build a small table for those that you mount on a vice, then you can use it as a small upright band saw as well, quite a versatile tool!
Looking forward to the next video 👍
Anyways, great video, I wish I had the chance to watch it before spending so much on tools I don't use or being too cheap with the tools that matter the most!
Agree on pliers, the knipex I've bought are my favorite tools, I enjoy using them so much!
For sockets, I bought a good quality but huge set with both metric and imperial, shallow and deep sockets, wrenches etc because I never wanted to miss a socket dimension... But guess what, the box is so heavy and unwieldy that I loathe when I have to take it out. Wish I went for a 5-22 mm in a convenient package instead, and have other dimensions in other boxes... Also I have been surprised at how many different lengths of extenders you need, have found myself in several situations where 75 mm was too short and 150 mm too long. Remember to check the box for the tools you are buying as well! You use it way more than any individual tool after all, if it's poor quality or hard to open or the sockets always falls out then it's going to be a pain in the ass to use. That goes for all tools, cheap tools might only be cheap because they don't come with a proper box to store them in. And good toolboxes are expensive!
Also agree with screwdrivers, hex wrenches and torx, get yourself good quality ones in those exact sizes, other dimensions you can go for a cheaper set. I was not impressed with the quality of a 56 piece set of screwdrivers, lots of sizes you don't use and poor quality on those that matter. If you are going to keep the screwdrivers upright it's really nice to have the size and type on the end of the handle for fast identification but if it is a bright material you can just write it yourself with a permanent marker. A small flat screwdriver is also really useful to have in your pocket for a million things.
Having many calipers is really nice, they are never around when you need them. I have one nice digital, some metal, and even a few of those cheap plastic digital ones you can get on aliexpress for 4-5 usd with shipping for fast measuring when precision is not as important.
Something that also surprised me that is connected to power tools really is long reach hex bits. Often find myself wanting to unscrew a long torx or ph2 screw that's in a deep hole not much larger than the screw itself. It is really nice to have long bits that can reach all the way down so you can use your electric screwdriver, one of my best investment. Biltema has a really nice set for 179 SEK if you can ever find them in stock, I think it's one of their 10 year guarantee ones. One of the buys I'm happiest about.
I bought a set of ratchet wrenches in decent quality at a discount. They are durable, but still don't get so much use because they are too large around the "socket", so often when you need them they still don't fit. And also they are completely straight, often you need to come in at an angle to clear parts around the bolt. In the end I more often than not end up using a combination wrench in the end. So I guess don't cheap out on ratcheting combination wrenches.
For the "quick measuring where precision is not important" i use the 100mm ruler tattoo on my left index finger. No joke. I use that a lot. I guess I should have included that in this video too 😅
@@bad_decision_works that actually sounds really useful 😂
Regarding shop vac or not, if you do have one please also invest in a cheap cyclone. My best ever piece of plastic!
I have had one on the sandblaster, when i still had it. Very good investment and also very cheap from china.
One more thing... More important than tools is good working surfaces, and organized storage. There’s so many projects that haven't been completed or even started because I don't have the right work bench or organized workshop. Would rather use a cheap drill on an expensive work bench than an expensive on the floor!
Yes, having a clean working surface is important. I have always had a very small workshop where it's hard to find a place for everything, and then often things end up on the workbench. For my it also impacts motivation a lot. Beginning a task with "damn, this is a mess, i should clean this, but i have no idea where to leave it... let's work on this 30x30cm part that has no mess on it" is not really motivating.
@@bad_decision_works have found myself way too often working on the floor or even outside!
On power tools I invested in Makita by chance because I could buy a used set for cheap, I'm glad I did because I've had so much use for their battery system since you can usually get an adapter for most other brands as long as you have makita batteries. And the Chinese knockoff tools are quite decent if you don't use them that often, and they invariably use makita batteries. I actually bought a Chinese made die grinder for 18v batteries even though I couldn't find any reputable reviews on it since it only cost 45 usd shipped, I have had surprisingly much use for my corded die grinder. I use genuine makita for tools that I use and abuse the most, except for an impact wrench from ryobi which was supposedly best bang for the bucks (the three speed version) and I could get it cheap used. An impact wrench is so useful I would probably say it would be my third power tool if I would start again from my scratch...
Makita has so many garden tools as well so it's been useful for other things as well. But I don't think you can go wrong with any brand really, I would get Ryobi if it wasn't for the batteries. In Sweden Julas 18v multiseries tools are surprisingly good for the price, I have quite a few of those tools and they have lasted me a long time, although they aren't as powerful as makita or ryobi.
But, if you start from scratch, I would first buy a good cordless drill and any cheap angle grinder. After a while you get a better angle grinder and use the old one for other purposes. I actually have three angle grinders on my welding cart, one for cutting, one with a flap disc and one with those abrasive sponge discs. It saves so much time to not have to switch discs when you are working so it makes up for having a grinder with a little less power.
If you are going to get body panels or other parts from salvage yards you'll have good use for a battery powered reciprocating saw, as most salvage yards don't allow angle grinders due to fire hazard I've found.
Wouldn't be my top priority, but one of my best buys is a metal band saw. They cut so much faster and cleaner than a grinder. I actually have two, one stationary on which I make more precise cuts, and one battery powered I can bring with me to cut down pipes etc from junkyards for welding projects. I love using it and if you find yourself cutting bars or pipes on more than on occasion it is nice to have.
One last thing I didn't regret buying is an electric ratchet wrench, I got one pretty cheap from a brand called Workpro which was the cheapest one with adjustable speed with reviews. It has saved me much time when working on the car since you often can't get to bolts and nuts with an impact wrench. Definitely not a necessity but quite a time saver.
Also, for a shop vac you don't need an expensive one, I'd buy the cheapest wet/dry one I could find.
I have been contemplating getting a metal band saw too, but I am afraid that I will not be using it very much since I have the stationary Bewo saw and the cordless angle grinder.
An electric ratchet wrench is also on the list, but I haven't found one from Hikoki (yet).
@@bad_decision_works if you have a bewo you don't need a stationary band saw, you get much better performance from the bewo. If you cut a a lot of pipes on the go then a portable band saw is useful (especially if you want to do it a bit sneaky and quiet like if you take discarded construction material in a legal gray zone-manner 😉)
My stationary band saw is kind of accurate, but I have been thinking of getting one of those handheld corded that also comes with stands. A lot of people build a small table for those that you mount on a vice, then you can use it as a small upright band saw as well, quite a versatile tool!
“Shafts” 😅