10 UNCOMMON but Valuable Tools (Most Techs Don’t Have)

[@KENYEL2003]

You need to do this like every month. “Top 10 tools of the months” 😘

[@ToolBoxTour]

Good idea!

[@YNARUTO97]

I agree, I love buying tools I didn't know I needed.

[@Carterthielftw_]

This format is really neat, I enjoy the unusual tools we overlook.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like it Carter!

[@cornfusedatbest3980]

​@@ToolBoxTourYes, good stuff, but you should show the tools in action. I'd like to see the carb adjustment tool being used on different applications.

[@kvernesdotten]

I use a Ryobi glue gun with an adapter for DeWalt batteries spesifically because Ryobi has their overcurrent protection in their batteries while DeWalt has theirs in the tool, and this way I bypass both! Works super well on the glue gun since its just a resistive heating element and takes as much power as it can

[@AsiAzzy]

Manual impact driver, aviation safety wire plier, electrical plug disconect plier, boroscope camera, vicegrip crescent wrench (it's adjustable wrench, but also has locking plier handle that really tightens the adjustable wrench on the nut). E few of my oddities

[@enginebae3471]

Definitely picking up that mirror. And that soft blow hammer. I have done so much damage to my wrist over the last 20+ years of thinking I’ll just smack that into place or I’ll just push that in real quick. My wrist hurt nonstop now , wish I would’ve had that sooner.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah that soft face hammer could have helped a lot of people with wrist pain.

[@Coconut7403]

Yes, please do more of these videos! I would also enjoy it if you would visit more fabrication shops.

[@ToolBoxTour]

A fab shop is on the list! More to come!

[@timg8138]

First off the mechanical articulated mirror is awesome. 25 years in the field and never seen that before. Also that goofy ass hammer actually looks like it would help since I have minor arthritis in my hands.

[@EvanLugin]

Eat healthy. Do exercise. Be positive.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah that hammer is perfect for those that have to use their hands as hammers a lot. 👍

[@Crowe951979]

Those mirrors are used in the aviation industry.

[@bigb7157]

We call those booby hammers for obvious reasons. They are used in OEM manufacturing to adjust window trim. Hazet makes a good one.

[@KBLIZZ333]

The mirror is pretty cool, I've never seen one like that either 27 years as a mechanic. My first thought was, it would be better if the mirror angle could be locked in position one you found what you were looking for. Amd then released once done. This way you're not squeezing the whole time. I'm sure something like that probably exists already, I just haven't seen it.

[@dodiwomack5608]

Not a mechanic but I use forceps everywhere at home. I bought a big set of multi sizes and lengths on Amazon. Pulling annoying foil and plastic caps off of food containers. Works way better than peeling them off with your fingers. I use another to clean hair out of the bathtub drain. I have them in little tool caches all over the house.

[@timothymunz929]

As a bike guy, the most useful uncommon tool I have is a Manual impact driver with JIS bits

[@interceptor7905]

Is it Koken brand?

[@timothymunz929]

@@interceptor7905 my impact driver is not, I bought it through the site I get my parts from because it was a great deal. I do have a 1/4" set of koken JIS sockets that are incredibly nice tho

[@For_What_It-s_Worth]

In my youth, we had Honda cycles which had case screws with Philips heads that were notorious for getting stripped out by Philips drivers. Well, it turns out they weren’t Philips, but JIS, hence the ease of stripping. The more you know…

[@markm0000]

They sell “industrial” syringes in multiple sizes that have larger diameter tubes. I got one filled up with dielectric grease and slightly clamped the pipe so it fits perfectly inside that tiny groove to get grease all the way around tiny connector seals without touching the pins. Extremely effective and keeps everything clean.

[@ToolBoxTour]

That’s genius!!

[@MarzNet256]

Excellent. Imma add one more: Koken Nut Grip sockets. Retains nut/bolt to make installing or removing them a breeze. They use mechanical retention, so they work with fasteners made of any material. They prevent the dropping (and losing) of nuts and bolts...they are awesome.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Oohhh good one!

[@daveunderwoodjr682]

I have time to watch both formats of your videos man. (This style and the hour and a half took box tours) Good stuff. Keep it up!!!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha I’m glad!! Thanks Dave!

[@mikepappas6415]

You Sir are my Sensei of tool purchasing with that one. Never stop doing this type of format.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Mike! One day I’ll catch up to you! 😄

[@mikepappas6415]

You will have me passed before you know it!!!

[@nathanadcock2153]

I’m glad you decided to gather some of these cool concept tools that work in the field.

[@ToolBoxTour]

More to come!

[@jotu173]

I am a big fan of yours and this is possibly your best video ever. Kudos to you fine sir!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Wow, thanks!

[@Los831]

I really appreciate how you took the time to show how the fuel injector works, great job!!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah! It’s an amazing tool.

[@nathanbaxter2329]

Let’s see that S2K!

[@jimb1783]

Thank you for sharing, I now NEED more tools!

[@jimgrady7458]

@6:55 Those electric screwdrivers are great if you work on computers or other electronics. 👍

[@ToolBoxTour]

Definitely!

[@vexor7]

Really great video man, I watch all the tours but it's nice to have a quick opinion video and highlight from you. Some great stuff here, a couple of which I'll be offering soon. Keep up the great work man.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks! More to come

[@nathankisner8332]

Thanks for taking my request! There are no channels showing this!!! There are tons of channels showing the new torque wrenches but nobody shows what adapters they use. I have never seen anyone have these or ever seen them for sale anywhere, but they work so much better than standard crow feet. 206FRHLM1621 Flare Nut Torque Adaptors. Maybe you can do a vid on special torque tools for everyones new torque wrenches

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for the idea!

[@edrannou3914]

My wife told me I buy the stupidest stuff a long time ago. Then there is a problem and I go to my toolbox, grab the perfect solution and fix the problem. Last time was in February. Retiling the entire floors in our house, they went to move the fridge. No shutoff valve in the water line to the icemaker. My solution was Lisle vacuum line clamps. I put two on to be sure it wouldn't leak. Four days later, the fridge was back in place. Without those clamps, I'd have had no running water for those days. If something appears useful, grab it and put it in your toolbox. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha I love it!

[@COBRO98]

You probably don't remember but I gave you a hard time about tool costs, assuming you were an elitist because of the toolbox tour videos. Clearly you understand not everything needs to be overpriced Snap-On nor is it realistic. My apologies. These home videos of tools & tips are excellent, I added 3 to my shopping list from this video alone. Thanks, hopefully you continue these even if it's just giving your own insight/perspective.

[@waiakalulu7544]

Awesome job, learning a few things and confirming that I had some of these tools. Nice see others had same!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It's amazing what we take for granted as professional mechanics. I thought most had these, well most of them :).

[@johnmagill6392]

I do have a Milwaukee M-18 heat gun that’s pretty handy. I am with you on them not having a glue gun

[@beerwrenchgarage]

Super awesome video. I have the hammer strike breaker bar, the Gearwrench oil pressure tester, the tie rod end removal strikers, and the alligator forceps on my 'to buy' list.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Right on!

[@MarcS-mp1je]

That squeeze handle inspection mirror looks like a must have for a timing belt job on a pt cruiser.

[@mikedavidson2117]

Hi I have been using the articulating mirror for over 20 years very useful and I bought those CTA tie rod end remover a few months ago they are a time saver but as usual a very informative video

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Mike!

[@justinvanburen8259]

Very nice little list!!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Your videos have been incredible for learning about tools and organization, and I’m constantly adding tools to my wish lists based on your videos. This video is proof you’re just as susceptible to tool GAS as I am 🤣

[@ToolBoxTour]

Ohhhh you don’t know the half of it 😅. I had to buy a second toolbox even though I don’t wrench professionally anymore lol

[@gtcam723]

Neat vid! And thank you for being part of the inspiration to get me off my behind and start working on my channel.

[@ToolBoxTour]

You got this!

[@carabela125]

I inherited that inspection mirror. Aircraft mechanics have been using those for a long time. I also bought the Powerbar to get the crank pulley off of a BMW. I'd like that alligator forceps. I've seen them in ear wax videos for pulling gunk out of ears.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah I love how only the end opens up.

[@wlongmore]

This is excellent! Keep these top 10 uncommon tools coming. I'm sure I'm not alone by saying that a big reason for watching the toolbox tour videos, is to get new ideas for tools I wasn't aware of, or even a new method of using a tool I may already have. Plus, this allows you to extract valuable info from the work/videos you have already done in the past, touring different toolboxes. Keep up the good work boss 👍.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks, will do!

[@kaceesavage]

This kind of aggregation of knowledge is awesome.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Kacee!

[@Charles-lane277]

The rule that states "you can't use the same tool for every job" is proof of an example why you can never have too many tools.

[@vinnyivanov2906]

Definitely won't watch a 40 minute video but maybe a second video of just the highlights and neat ideas?

[@chrisoller3097]

Great idea. I like seeing cool and different tools.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you liked it!

[@mikefalappi]

I use the Bauer glue gun from harbor freight with the Milwaukee adapter from eBay. It’s come in handy in the shop more than one would think. Definitely fixed some goofy stuff with that thing for sure

[@ToolBoxTour]

I was surprised how much I grab it. Tons of small fixes around the house but if I still wrenched professionally I know I’d grab it for other things too.

[@tiffanyverrett]

That otc fuel injector tester my dad bought his back in the early nineties

[@jocarr1791]

I love this type of video. Can you make a series about homemade or modified tools, with a brief description or demonstration of what they're used for?

[@seanshute9284]

Love this format for a video series

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like it!!

[@TraydonDunkheel]

Love this format. I could watch these all day. I really appreciate your expertise when it comes to tools. I’d even love for you to show me how you actually use some of these tools. I’m a somewhat advanced DIY guy and this kind of knowledge would help me a ton. Don’t get me wrong I love the tool box tours as well I just think these videos are a great way to augment your content. Thanks for all your hard work. Peace out from Bluffdale.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’m glad you like these videos! Thanks for watching Traydon!

[@tyte90]

That onyx stubby is one of my favorite tools! Ordered thinking meh lets see what it does and it continues to surprise me.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah it packs a PUNCH!

[@noimagination99]

Great tool ideas! Thanks for sharing. Alligator Forceps are my favorite special, infrequently-used tool to have on hand, and I recommend them often. You may buy a pair and not need them for years, but when you finally do, you will be so glad you had them! 😉

[@jtowers93]

Thanks for the video. Saw a couple things I wanna pick up and also saw a couple tools I already have in my box 😌

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bt1959]

My dad had to have a vein replaced due to "hand hammer syndrome" Decades of smacking things with his hand collapsed the veins in his palm. That soft face hammer would have saved him misery.

[@38skippers]

Coachman's Claw, I was told during my apprenticeship at Cummins in 1981.

[@firstmkb]

Damn, that stinks!

[@jerryf703]

Great video. Going to add things to my list for sure!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you liked it Jerry! Thanks for your contribution to it!!

[@saluki417]

"You don't want this thing blaring at your service manager" ...You haven't met mine

[@ToolBoxTour]

😅

[@devvoid1312]

Not necessarily a tool, but you can get full boxes of single use medical/surgical rags/cloths that have been cleaned and sanitized on eBay, etc. They're cheap, absorbent, and don't leave lint or anything. Great shop rags. I believe Adam Savage has talked about them at some point.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Oh nice!! That’s a great idea

[@CountryMileGarage]

I have the vast majority of the specialty tools that you showed. But I'm definitely going to check into the injector tester. Oil pressure if have special cups for Chevy trucks. Good video my friend

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah there’s special attachments for Chevy motors!

[@MotoJohn]

Love this format! Great addition to the regular content

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@beetleworks738]

My newest tool doesn't fit in a tool box but really helps with my job as a container mechanic I have a jaw forklift useful for grabbing cans and flipping them upside-down for wheel repairs or castor to skid plate conversions and dumping smashed rear load cans and beats climbing underneath a raised forklift and not needing help up fixing the can while on the ground.

[@Morrisonspouch]

Powerbar absolutely is a must have. it is seriously useful.

[@frotobaggins7169]

clutch fans come to mind.

[@ToddKing]

I have the DeWalt version of the Mellif glue gun and it works great. Not having is a gamechanger since you can take it anywhere.

[@niallcosgrove5596]

Great collection. I've got a couple of tools that you have shown.. The vessel screwdriver is so handy I use for dash work all the. The power bar is useful for crank bolts for sure. I'll definitely be looking into some others I've seen on here today 😅

[@rogerlatterell7157]

You could do a part 1 and part 2. Keep up the cool videos.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Roger!

[@javierosorio5169]

Awesome as always. Thank you Sir.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Javier!!

[@Crowe951979]

Go to Smith and Edwards for the Hemostats that he used to clean. They have short and long ones. Pretty cheaply priced.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Awesome

[@ramtruck2011able]

That was fun to watch. Thanks

[@jamesrahn8339]

Loved this. Added a few to my Amazon list today. Thanks

[@ToolBoxTour]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@RenBobbins]

Listen…when I get that notification that Tool Box Tours has uploaded a new video, I watch. I don’t care how long the video is, or how mad my wife and kids gets at me. 😆

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha that’s great

[@VhOteda]

you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !

[@Westfamilyracing]

Hey a trick with that motion pro carb tool, use a spare piece of paper and put it over the hole in the tool and shove the bit through the paper. you may have to tear the paper the rest of the way but the bit should be stuck. You can also use that with a socket and a nut or bolt

[@ToolBoxTour]

Good tip!

[@dylanhaines346]

Wow, those head lamps were $12.04 shipped after a 12% coupon that was available. Just purchased a new bike, so putting a stop on all purchases for a moment. But couldn't say no to that lol!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Right??

[@bernitup6492]

Thanks for the video. I did want to throw out that a good set of medical shears, the ones that ER personnel carry to cut clothes on patients are extremely handy. I have used them to cut hoses in a pinch and various other things that scissors would not. Also, kobalt has an air inflator on sale that I got and have been using to clean my work area. Plus I can inflate a mattress on a long night at the shop 😅

[@jnic2003]

Another great suggestion is low profile socket adapters.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Good call!

[@rbarr1200]

Awesome vid. Getting the articulating inspection mirror and headlamps. Maybe forceps too

[@user-bg2pt7rj9s]

Hehad a ton of cool tools id not seen in long time .

[@samblanche6015]

Great addition to the channel....

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

For the algorithm, you the man. Perfect video.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Wow, thanks!

[@ben10mama]

This was an awesome video! I am totally saving this for later

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewgeniti4235]

Great video just had a idea with the power bar I meant to buy one years ago but out of sight out of mind but what if you pair that with the fan clutch tool for the air hammer I have ran into many of times needing it and was a field repair with no air supply on hand.

[@ToolBoxTour]

They make one like that! If you shop around for power bar for air hammer it should pop up for you.

[@stevenbenavidez2564]

That Zooyork shirt is sick haha haven’t seen one in forever!

[@ToolBoxTour]

🤘

[@user-sy3ls4me1d]

Thanks for lightening my babk account 😂 Great video. Fiund a few things to pick up!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Any time! 😅

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Great video. I particularly would like to see the last item, the air gun, as a heat gun. Usually, industrial heat guns are big and throw a broad wash of heat. That little gun, if it could make heat, would be perfect for interior upholstery work or detailed work..

[@ToolBoxTour]

Milwaukee actually makes an m18 heat gun 😃

[@matthewpeterson3329]

@@ToolBoxTour True, but it has a normal (big) nozzle. I would like to see a mini heat gun for fine work. I know, there are reducer nozzles, but they are hard on the heating element... I went through hundreds of them when I worked in the packaging industry. That little air gun you had would be neat if it was also a heat gun. Vinyl repair (center consoles, arm rests, etc.) would be so easy without a big, cumbersome heat gun. Anyway, great channel!

[@MikeF421]

I usually slide my mirror in and push it against something to change the angle. Not difficult.

[@user-fp3gx2ow7p]

Can we please have a tour or your black Epiq?

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah I’ll have to get into it one of these days 😄

[@TruckHaulinTalks]

Thanks for posting this video!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@asmautollc]

Ooo I like that fuel injector tester!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Me too!

[@asmautollc]

@@ToolBoxTour I just bought it along with the Gearwrench oil pressure tester. I’ve been eyeing the Gearwrench for a while now.

[@norumbenzschawel]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@talib05091995]

3:03 You can place and glue small neodymium magnet on back of gear to use it like magnetic bit holder. Not the strongest connection but better than nothing.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah that would probably work but it’s super shallow in there

[@For_What_It-s_Worth]

@@ToolBoxTour I think they mean on the back outside, with the magnetic flux passing through the steel. Hence ‘not the strongest connection’ as less flux gets coupled into the bit.

[@billybagley]

Why am i just watchin? Great vids. Love tools

[@jnic2003]

the mechanical fingers are sweet too

[@redmesa2975]

I’ve actually purchased a few item that have been featured on the tours.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’m glad it’s helping people make solid buying choices!

[@alexthemechanic8110]

You re making me spend sooo much money!!❤❤😂😂

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha glad I could help 😅

[@renebollengier1111]

Nice s2000. Don’t see them often. I still have my 2006 w 35k on it. Love that car. Nice tool video too!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Love it! S2k gang 🤘

[@warrenblanchard889]

Thanks for adding to my collection 😂

[@ToolBoxTour]

Any time! 😅

[@abaronsnumismatics]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SamueLordcrumpet]

This video was awesome! Very funny and engaging! Also, if that LX in your driveway is yours then you and I have some great taste in cars! I have a 2008 GXL Landcruiser 200 with the 2UZFE 4.7 in it! Beautiful cars with some very well built motors in them. Great stuff sir, thank you! Best, Sam.

[@ToolBoxTour]

It’s a GX, but close enough! Yeah they’re amazing cars and hard to beat. Thanks Sam!

[@djsi38t]

Its defenitely handy to have an electric screwdriver...some have a clutch too.They can work in a ton of situations.I call them an assembly gun.Great for putting together furniture and dissassembling things with screws and nuts.In most cases a drill or an impact is to powerful and to heavy....Harbor freight has one under the hercules 12 volt brand that is fantastic and Dewalt has a 12 volt also.Both are very compact,have a clutch and will do many jobs around the house....on a motorcycle and under the hood of the car..

[@gregorybarclay9822]

Ordered the glue gun before I finished the video! 😂 thanks!

[@ToolBoxTour]

You won’t be disappointed! Takes a sec to heat up but once it’s there, it works so good!

[@jackdawson23]

Bro bro bro bro I love you A lot Have a gooda day bruv

[@myboy051]

That headband light is nice. But it does get very warm. Our shop doesn’t have A/C. During the summer it definitely heats up your head.

[@BustedKnucklesGarage1]

Those CTA air hammer tools for tie rods, are they the same size for all 4 nuts? Do they fit all vehicles?

[@ToolBoxTour]

This kit only has four of different ones. There’s another kit by CTA that has 6. They are the most popular thread sizes.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

That soft hammer is cool

[@ToolBoxTour]

I thought so too!

[@tyte90]

Awesome video!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks!

[@jeffkulessa9398]

I was quite surprised other than the last 3 items I have the same or similar tools in my toolbox you should mention how versatile an induction heater is or the many uses of the old manifold spreaders are.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Ohhh! Good ones!

[@OneReferralAway]

Great vid

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks!

[@snapped4433]

I've got a power bar but it's got a heavy slide hammer inbuilt then it also has the option to hit with a hammer

[@ToolBoxTour]

That’s awesome!! Who makes it?

[@snapped4433]

@ToolBoxTour couldn't tell you sorry old tool given to me. but it is blue thats about all I can tell you 😅