Tools That A Beginner Should Buy

Grey Pneumatic 81635MRD
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GreatNeck 18622 Metric Socket Set, 1/4 Inch Drive, 24-Piece
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GearWrench 81916 22 Piece Metric Combination Wrench Set
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Astro 40SLMAX 450 Lumen Rechargeable COB LED Slim Work Light
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Channellock 449 High Leverage Diagonal Cutting Plier, 9.5-Inch
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Wiss A9N 3-Inch Cut Capacity 12-1/2-Inch Straight Pattern Tinner's Snip
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Knipex 8701250 10-Inch Cobra Pliers
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Channellock SD-7CB Code Blue Screwdrivers 7-Piece Set
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Milwaukee 2754-22 M18 Fuel 3/8" Impact Wr- Xc Kit
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Milwaukee 2457-21 3/8-in Cordless M12 Lithium-Ion Ratchet Kit
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62333 - 3/8 in. Drive Professional Flex Head Long Handle Ratchet
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67914 - 9 Pc 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Star Bit Socket Set
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67898 - 7 Pc 1/4 in, 3/8 in. Drive Impact E-Socket Set
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67926 - 4 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Impact Extension Set
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67066 - 3 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Impact Wobble Socket Extension Set
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60819 - 1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Breaker Bar
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69546 - 6 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Metric Hex Socket Set
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94725 - 36 Pc SAE & Metric Long Reach Hex Key Set
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61282 - 3 ton Low Profile Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack
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61196 - 3 Ton Steel Jack Stands
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39537 - 11 in. Long Reach 45° Offset Needle Nose Pliers
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39539 - 11 in. 90° Angle Long Reach Pliers
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1654 - 4 Pc Heavy Duty Pry Bar Set
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69012 - 32 oz. Ball Pein Hammer
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69240 - 4 lb. Hickory Engineer's Hammer
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97801 - 9-1/2 in. Magnetic Parts Tray with Hood
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[@zew1414]

I'm a 26 year vet in the field, with 5 years in a diesel/hydraulic construction machines shop. I had to quit the field when my wife got cancer and I had to become her full time caretaker and I had to sell off all my tools, diagnostic equipment and everything in between. I had Snap On/Blue Point to Matco to Hear Wrench and everything in between plus all my boxes in order to pay for her treatments and rent, medications, etc..and I had to sell fast and I got a fraction of what my shit was worth and cried. After 8 years of fighting, cancer finally took her from me 8 months ago...and now I'm just getting my motivation back to move on and having to start buying everything back. I'm on a budget but Gear Wrench was ALWAYS good to me so I picked up the 236 set from Home Depot for $200. Had the wrenches, 1/4 & 3/8 sockets, and all the euro sockets. Went with Rigid 1/2 Impact, Pittsburgh impact sockets, line wrenches , new Milwaukee vice lock vice grips, I still have some Snap On pliers assorted, still alive Blue Point wire strippers and crimpers. I bought the Pittsburgh Pro Long handle flex head 72 took 3/8 ratchet, it's never failed me. Have some other SK, Gear Wrench ratchets, got a 19 piece Husky 1/4-1/2 extension set for $20. Pick set, pet bar set, Neiko magnetized screwdriver set, a couple Milwaukee hammer tip screwdrivers a couple different lights and magnets. Then rebought new Foxwell scanner with ABS autobleed, TopDon battery/alternator/starter tester, 24 piece caliper piston set, a caliper push tool, a new power probe, volt meter and test light, then of course wheel hub socket set, and then there's for oil changes, got the smaller cannisters sockets up to 27mm then all the Toyota, jaguar, range Rover etc, 64.3mm cannisters sockets, adjustable filter wrench plus the little three arm adjustable filter tool. 3/8/1/2 spin type torque wrenches, T Handle alley key set, bolt extractor set, rethread set, ball joint separator This is all I've been able to get back so far. Shit I still need a decent 3/8 cordless ratchet, then all my gauge testers (compression kit, oil pressure/ fuel injector & pump tester, coolant system pressure/antifreeze tester, spark tester/trans preassure test), Gear Wrench O2,TVS,PVS, Oil pressure sending unit, thermal sensor & vacumm senaor socket set, wheel bearing press, slide hammer, ball joint seperator/pitman arm set, Pickle fork set, Offset, S shape and Half Moon wrench sets, tie rod and serpentine belt set, snap ring plier set and brake bleeder kit. Plus a new jack, jack stands and a new box (bit only when I go back to work in a shop, can't have that in my apartment). Sorry for the long post but I just felt better taking the time to write it out because since my wife past away, I've became a recluse and have nobody really to talk to so getting this out just makes me feel that little bit better. And I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of stuff but I can't believe I'm saying this but looking forward to getting back to help people and try saving them money and warning them about all the shitty scams in our line of work. So of you read to the end, from deep down thank you for reading. And I wish all you young oil changers just starting out a long career and moving up that ladder from lube guy, to C mechanic, B, A, Master..I truly wish you all well! ✌️ & ❤️

[@millerhighlifend]

1/4” is best used on interior of cars 3/8” is best for under hood of cars and 1/2” is best for suspension and under cars

[@johnaranjo6354]

Id say i use 3/8s the most then 1/2 , and prob use 1/4 inch the least

[@Tecalitlan1943]

MMHHH. interesting concept. Nice comment.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Nicholas Dill if in doubt, go with 3/8

[@TheLexiconDevils]

I use my 1/2” rattle gun on the interior

[@daltonandrew168]

Well when it comes to diesel trucks....go with 1/2 inch

[@kurzjames]

When your impact driver has more torque than the car you work on... XD

[@50sKid]

hahaha

[@johnmine5609]

then you get mouthy and Sandy slaps the shit out of you

[@viivii4479]

TO Funnnnnny, and so true at times...

[@MrsMartini444]

@@viivii4479 wood tools

[@DissTrackTed]

Ratchet haha

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Tekton doesn't skip sizes, available on amazon and affordable too! Reliable quality

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

Sunex are great as well. Yashong if you're looking for ratchet wrenches. Amazon is great.

[@temoentertainingendeavors9730]

A decent bit of tekton tools are made in America as well. Not all by any means but quite a bit.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Tekton is a Michigan company. Can get them at Meijer also.

[@billherzog5375]

@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago I'm gonna check that out but honestly my Pittsburgh set from harbor freight was 20$ and has a lifetime warranty no complaints yet after two years of hard regular use lol hard regular use hahaha

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

@@billherzog5375 I've done so many jobs using my Harbor Freight tools, but I just want to step up and get quality now. I figure it's a great way to store wealth too.

[@cocotazo8279]

Great information. I am scrappy home mechanic with a knack for tools. You did a fine job. Lowes offers quite complete pliers sets for a decent price. Keep up the good work.

[@irfanchaudhry8042]

Certainly one of the most informative videos that I have seen so far! The 37 minute duration kinda held me back from watching it, but boy, it was worth every second. Sir, you are naturally gifted teacher!

[@xXCigarXx]

Pro tip,buy Tekton brand stuff...they don't skip sockets have matco/snap on level quality on most or their tools and have a great always warranty you don't even have to be the original owner. Tekton is the best quality for price I've seen.

[@LouieMcFly23]

I can approve of this comment, 90% of my tools are all from the Tekton brand.

[@brotherbrian1]

I got my Craftsman mechanic's set about 20 years ago, and it is a VERY complete set. 101 pc socket set without bits to increase their numbers. No skipped sizes, and some odd sizes like 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, and lots of 32nds in the 1/4" drive. Still using it today. Set #33101

[@ggilreath02161964]

Your first craftsman set is identical to mine. I just want to thank you for all the videos you post. Very helpful on my 2003 530i. I've had to replace my radiator and heater pipes. The video where you re,move the intake manifold is priceless. My engine isn't identical to yours but it's very similar. The only trouble I'm having trouble with is rewriting the harness, I seem to have a couple of extra plugs. I'll figure it out eventually and I just wanted to express my appreciation.

[@Jack-yl7cc]

Thank you for doing this vid! It was extremely helpful to me when I decided to start fixing/working on my own vehicles. I bought Grey Pneumatic Dou socket set based on the recommendation in this video and because ETCG also recommended them. I have been very happy with them and haven't had any problems with them since I got them a couple years ago. Although, as mentioned in the vid I don't tend to use the included ratcheting socket wrench because I am either using a nicer version(higher tooth count or specialized for dealing with certain situations) from another brand or, I am using the sockets on a power tool.

[@roncooke2188]

I must say superb advice, in my day we didn’t have an advisory service like you, i use side cutters all the time working on electric bikes and indeed different tools now compared to when i was working on vehicles, yes it is surprising how useful pick tools are, a light i use a head torch. Do keep the video’s coming thank you.

[@bonbonflippers4298]

this is the best beginner/DIY essential tools Video I've seen so far. I go to harbor freight for everything when I started collecting tools. These tools you talk about are starters and replaceable later on as you slowly learn what you use and abuse most. that's when you spend a good penny for specific tools such as sockets, wrenches, pry bars, torque wrench etc... One thing I learned is that leverage is king in automotive repairs. 3/8 drive ratchet and sockets can get 80% of jobs done... but that ratchet better be able to handle 17mm and up torque specs. I usually use 1/2 ratchet anything above 15mm if it fits. From my experience I use 1/2 drive regardless of location if space allows. Let the tool do the work for you. I've wrestled with too many sockets using hand tools when an impact gun or long handle would of done it the first time lol

[@wbudd]

Great introduction for me the beginner. Gets right to the point and adds very helpful anecdotal insights. Thanks!

[@MattSadis]

Thanks for this video. I was looking to put together a basic tool bag for road emergencies and this helped a lot!

[@alexarul3124]

Thank you so much! I'm an absolute beginner and I'm very grateful to have all this experience put together in a quick video tutorial. Liked and subscribed :-)

[@Yophillips3272]

Visegrips come in handy a lot. And allen/torx socket sets are good to have when changing brake pads on most cars. Also if you can't afford a breaker bar or only a wrench will fit a cheater bar is essential, I just use a 2.5ft old pipe. It's always the worst times when you need them.

[@vlmoua]

I usually don’t comment on videos, but this is one of the most informative videos on KZbin. Great job!

[@clivegreenall309]

Nice video and great responses from the viewers, best that I've seen in a long time. I have set of GEDORE (Metric sockets and / flat and ring spanners). I think they're made in the UK. I've used the same set for close on 40 years with not one incident of poor quality. Keep posting your videos and thanks again. Regards from S Africa Clive

[@richb2229]

Solid recommendations! The Gray Pneumatic Duo is a great starter set as are the other tools you had on the table. Also, hf Pittsburgh Pro has a good 1/4” set of SAE and Metric sockets with ratchet that is under $20 and is adequate. Also I like the Pittsburgh pro plastic covered ratchets they are non marring and are great for working in the wintertime.

[@jamesf9610]

Those squared jaw vise grips have saved me more times than I can count. Definitely a must have.

[@florascent9ts]

this was a super helpful vid! every time you said "pretty much all the pros" i could only imagine mr. regular doing his harry voice saying "this is the one the PROS have!"

[@mallikwassim007]

Greetings from Wassim... Super super super honest explanation for anybody to understand all about auto starter tools.... Great video....

[@LaZerMouse]

I have a similar kind of set of what u mentioned always in my truck bed tool box. When u start out, this is really good to have as u said and then add or upgrade up as u go. Awesome video👍🏾

[@dutchynehtam]

I have a HF 3/8 and 1/2 master set. Duralast 1/4 set. Best combo and never missing anything.

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

Here's a video on a very good full metric 1/2" 6 point socket set for $19.98! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3KXnHyJhdyeobM

[@gojuanito1164]

Thank you for taking your time to compile this video. Very informative! Thank you again!

[@DjCapnWolf]

Fantastic video, especially for clue-less beginners, like myself. Tons of useful info! Thank you kindly for sharing, sir!

[@IMPICKLERIICK]

I think the harbor freight dead blow hammer is great. I use mine all the time and it is great. Once it gets messed up I just head up to harbor freight and they replace it. I suggest 2lbs and up

[@50sKid]

I keep meaning to get one of those

[@x1134x]

next time you get one replaced, get a rubber mallet, so you stop tearing up your dead blow using it where a solid rubber mallet is needed. Dead blows are good for straightening hydraulic cylinders, and tapping your breaker bar to pop a bolt lose, Most pounding on sharper stuff that would eat the plastic covering on the dead-blow would be better performed with the rubber mallet. Once I had both, my dead-blow looks pristine still, and I could stop warrantying them out. Also like the dead-blow for setting in landscaping edging brick and pavers, and have done tons of that stuff and it doesn't tear them up, although leaving them out in the UV rays is terrible for that particular plastic too, it turns black and forms deep cracks.

[@dcoff2]

They are commonly referred to as a "BFH", with repairs involving them as requiring application of the BFH technique i.e. stuck rotors, etc...

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Ruin them in a day pure junk

[@ChrisBranleh]

I always come back this video every few months as I build out my tools. Thanks for the video

[@PaulsToolReview]

Back in the day, they skipped sizes in metric when they included the close equivalent in SAE. For example, you mentioned that they skipped 16 mm, but often 5/8 in is there and will work especially for 6 point. You need to know your close equivalents. Still no skips is always better and less likely to strip a fastener. I agree with your recommendations and advice.

[@2012mchammer]

I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and I use the grey pneumatic 3/8 set. It's a good set.

[@maggiealena]

Thank you for the video. Very useful. On jack stands. If anyone plans to work on a variety of vehicles, get a 2 ton and a 20 ton set. Or make your own jack stands if you have a welder. If your a mechanic DIYer or professional your got to need a welding machice. Get a muliprocess welder. It does Tig Mig and is a plasma cutter.. For exhaust pipes and frame work. A good qualty tap and die set. Get cobalt bits. Don't waste the $ on cheap bit. Few years ago i bought the hatbor fieght bits titanium and cobal sets. They are to cheaply made. Get a good brand and the will last you a long time. To shatpen the bits i recommend Drill doctor. It does a great job in keeping bits at ther best. A brass hamer is also for safety working around fuel like gasoline. Steel ones spark brass does not. Brass punches and chisels. It only takes a small leak and you could have a fire or worse an explosion. You only have one life protect it. Safety glasses and ear protection. I wear earing aids to to loud noise working around motors most of my life. If you have ever fire up a motor with bad or not muffler you will know what i mean. Over alls is very important to keep contaminates off your body. Nitrile gloves. Face masks or respirator. Had i known 50 years ago how importand these items can be, i would not have some heath problems i have today. I learned the hard way. It never occured to me how unsafe many things i did back then.

[@wildbill23c]

Don't just rush out and buy all these tools brand new, go to some estate and yard/garage sales, and pawn shops, sometimes you can find brand name tools like Snap-On, Mac, the old Craftsman stuff (don't really matter now though because its not like you can take it to Sears and get them replaced when they break :( ).

[@salsalguero6770]

Really helpful video! Thanks for going through it and breaking it down!

[@edwardhuang2475]

The best introduction of car tools. Thank you !

[@crazedchef5169]

Thanks for the video. I am 51 and I learned a thing or three today!

[@jeffsnyder5456]

12 point sockets are not just for 12 point fasteners. Before we had ratchets with high tooth count the 12 point sockets were used so you could get on a fastener you could with 6 point.

[@anthonygm85]

I learned that years ago doing a plumbing job where I could only use 12 point box end wrenches constantly flipping the wrench around 12 points sockets and wrenches are a must

[@predater5017]

@@anthonygm85 wrenches yes i would agree. but sockets you want 6 point. with 72 tooth ratches 12 point sockets dont offer anything

[@anthonygm85]

@@predater5017 for me the sockets are a must on spacifc sizes for my automotive/mechanical work I work a lot of bikes and European things at the the moment

[@predater5017]

@@anthonygm85 maybe im missing something but i dont see what a 12 point socket offers over 6.

[@anthonygm85]

@@predater5017 on modern Harley davidson's they use 12 point 10mm and 3/8 bolt heads for brake calipers hondas use 12 point 14/16mm spark plugs, bmw Volkswagen use them a lot to along with E torx bolts. A 6 point wont grab these bolt head at all. They'll round off

[@jyo8914]

Thanks for putting this video together. But, my wallet is quite a bit lighter now! LOL! I bought the Grey Pneumatic metric set you show + a breaker bar and a few others. I'm not a serious hobbyist, mostly driven by necessity. I will admit I admire finely crafted tools/machines. One reason why I love the E46. I love wrenching on this. It's an easy design to work on (relatively). Keep up the good work. I know it takes, time and a lot of work.

[@tfoster32]

This video taught me so much and answered so many questions.

[@williengumi9920]

Thank you very much for this. Answered many questions i had in mind.

[@cardo1111]

The best video on this topic, thanks for posting it!

[@GenXer1975]

Thank you thank you... Your wisdom has helped me along the way of becoming e46 330xi diy'er.

[@mikey358976]

Old school mechanic here, cool video, good point on some tools to begin with or starting out. As for me my opinion, I would start off with the Dewalt 204pc Mechanic tool set. It's price $212.99. And thats a complete set with all three drive ratchets socket set and a good set of extension along with allen sockets T-torx socket & wrenches. Next would be the Grey pneumatic 3/8 socket set duo, SAE & Metric. Definitely! comes in handy. The socket set can be used as a regular socket and impact socket. It's price $225.99. If you want extra extension set, I would go with kobalt 22pc set for $44.99 & for impact extension I would go with Casoman 21pc impact extension, price $39.99. For wrenches I would go with Icon Anti-slip combination wrench set. Both SAE & Metric. Price for each $129.99. For ratcheting wrench set I would go with Jaegar ratcheting wrench set both SAE & Metric the set price is at $79.99 together, or the Horusdy 48pc ratcheting wrench set, price $59.99, plus it comes with a roll sack. As for cordless drive ratchet set I would go with the kimo cordless set, price at $89.99 & it comes with everything, charger, 2 batteries, & sockets. As for impact driver for starters I would go with Bauer the 3/8 price $69.99 & the 1/2, price $99.99. And for torque drive wrench set I would go with the Pittsburgh torque drive wrench set all combined set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4 will cost ya $99.99. Also for drive flex head ratchet, I would go with the gearwrench locking flex head drive ratchet set, the comfort grip is phenomenal! Price at $169.99 for the set of 1/2, 3/8, & 1/4. note all these are just for starting out or beginners mechanic tools for home diy. And last and not least. Tool cart to store the tools in, may I suggest the 26in US General roll cart. Price at $359.99. Overall this is just my opinion for people on a budget for starting out. But overall cool review.

[@mantequillas1278]

Lowes has a kobalt 189 piece set with sae and metric 1/4 and 3/8 and 1/2 socket set. No skips, deep and shallow for all sizes and all 6 point. Also comes with quit a few wrenches. Little high priced at $250 but comparing them with husky and craftsman with same style of walk in hassle free lifetime replacement in a store. Every set I saw had there 1/2 all 12 point which was annoying. Glad I found the perfect set.

[@m4a1JAY]

Very good informative video. I recommend the Made in Taiwan CR-M sockets and hand tools from Harbor Freight.

[@snake5635]

The tack life jump pack is amazing Hardly uses any juice to jump start a vehicle and the USB charger is a fast charge for ur electronics I've needed to use this more than I thought I ever would. I am impressed as hell with tack life

[@Questchaun]

Basic Craftsman 6 point metric socket set with 6 inch ratchet. Milwaukee 3/8 impact ratchet Milwaukee 1/2 inch stubby impact wrench Pittsburgh 25 inch 1/2 inch breaker Tekton 1/2 inch metric impact Knipex 6 inch Cobra pliers Snap on 10 mm wrench Craftsman metric wrench set. No name angle pry bar Lowe's branded big arse screw driver ( for drive shafts) You could dismantle every Honda in the world with this set up I'ma need to get that socket set.

[@goldfish8196]

I loved this video.THANK YOU.

[@azadaranda5634]

Channel locks are amazing for breaking hoses loose from fitting and heater cores and all that type of bond

[@quincyquincy8450]

I use 1/2” most often but good video im getting all my tools togheter that i collected over the years and now i can see what in missing 😁

[@CapitalWorksPro]

buy yourself a set of harbor freight, then head to northern tool & equipment and fill in the skips for sockets. Worked well for me and saved hundreds of dollars on high priced complete sets.

[@horacerumpole6912]

Fucking. chi-com JUNK-

[@mardoborson7531]

Thank you very much. It's very informative.

[@toddlavigne6441]

great video that answered all my questions

[@TheRealAlove]

Such a great informational video thanks so much!

[@shanesubashe787]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@andrewvisiko5250]

Yeah I can agree with you there on investing in metric tools. What frustrates me to no end is going into chain automotive stores and they have the shelfs stocked with standard size tools, and slim choices for metric. alot of there metric will be 12 points. I just wish these parts stores would get with it and understand no one uses standard tools anymore other than farm equipment, and old vehicles.

[@x1134x]

My thinking is that just like the long handled ratchets are good for taking things OFF, the shorter handled ones are good for putting things back ON, especially when dealing with steel bolts into aluminum parts. Limiting your torque is helpful in that if you want something super tight or closer to stripping something, you have to do it on purpose.

[@50sKid]

That's one way to go, but changing ratchets during a job can be a little annoying. It's better to learn exactly how much torque you need to give a fastener. Learning how not to snap a bolt off with an extra long ratchet is a skill everyone should master--then you will never need a torque wrench.

[@trevordg419]

Just use a torque wrench

[@therealinus]

your videos are so great!

[@robeasy13]

Lots of great advice! 👌🏽

[@slipkmaggot]

Ah damn wish i saw this earlier. got a $270 Teng set that was only 1/4 in and 1/2 in drive because I thought that'd be better. Either way it hasn't let me down yet and the ratchets are super comfortable.

[@icemonk12]

Duralast makes good sets for on the go with no skip sizes👍

[@Jasha333]

Lone Star Auto yup I love duralast sockets

[@Jaredbar]

I can testify. My 3/8 set that I've had since college is still going strong and I love how there's no skips unlike competitors in the same price range.

[@jamesf9610]

Yes they are I've noticed a lot of the parts house brands are rebranded name brand tools. I only wish I knew about Lowes kobalt when they first came out. The original kobalt tools were made in USA that intrigued me and blew me away when I found out they were actually rebranded snapon

[@austindavis1984]

@@jamesf9610 what's rebranded snapon today?

[@derschafer1012]

It's fine to skip sizes. Most sets will only skip the 20mm socket, which I've yet to use. I have seen socket sets that skipped 11mm, 15mm, 16mm, and 17mm sockets. I can understand skipping 20mm seeing as I never used mine in 9 years, and I rarely use an 11mm socket... but 15mm, 16mm, and especially 17mm are very common. I may be mistaken, but I recall seeing a Harbor Freight set that skipped the 12mm socket as well, which is a huge deal-breaker. You can't get by without a 12mm socket. The only time I remember seeing a 20mm fastener was working on a Caterpillar generator - and I had to use a wrench because of the stud it was on, so my sockets are unused. I've never run into one on a car. Anyway, spend the extra money and get an SK socket set. They don't skip sizes and it's the best quality for the money. Their sockets fit fasteners snugly, almost never round a fastener, the ratchets are top-notch and the SuperKrome finish lasts forever. But if you go the cheaper route, you can also always go purchase an individual socket if you really need to. Most mechanics have a general rule something like "If I have to borrow a tool once, I'll go out and buy it." - I think that's a bit extreme, I generally will purchase a tool if I have to borrow it more than once.

[@carloskeim]

Love the video, congrats!

[@olen2808]

Good Presentation. Thank You.

[@napdan5421]

I've been looking for a set just like that Pittsburgh. Thanks

[@falettima]

This really helped! Thank you.

[@RedSeedlesslive]

Excellent video! Missing a couple things imo,but I like your get email as you go approach. One thing tho, torx bit sockets, really important for modern cars. Here is a cheap way to get started at harbor freight 301 piece Pittsburgh pro socket mechanics tool set . Doesn't skip sizes , goes up to 32 or 36, torx up to 55 i think (need add 62 ) very good, actually IS professional quality, I bought it to replace my stolen tools, expecting something like a big version of a 10- $20 cheapo socket set , that I would replace with my first check, nope! I'll use these proudly . Keep the receipt tho, lifetime guarantee. I counted, 72 tooth, occasional material defects asside, comparable to snap on, (ratchets arecalmost exact copy, feels the same) smokes new china craftsman, husky, Stanley, etc. And strong, the 3/8 drive anvil breaks at 200- 350 foot pounds, pretty standard for ball retainer anvil, but the gears didn't pop like craftsman often do. Surprised. Very surprised, wrenches are crap imo. These are EXCELLENT, basically you buy this for the socket and ratches.its not full of useless 12 point duplicate sockets and screwdriver bits, or other things to get the piece count up. Craftsman 's 200$ set only goes up to 22mm I think, this one 32-36? Also it has big torx bits. I have to check, but I think it goes to 55t. I would add these tools to have a fairly comprehensive home mechanics tool kit. I put stars next to stuff you don't really need. Pittsburgh 1/2" drive 25 inch breaker bar. $19.99 Someone tested it compared to matco,snapon,mac, and it preformed perfectly. Pittsburgh click type Torque wrench $19.99. This is important, do not confuse inch pounds for foot pounds tho! Works grear, but you MUST calibrate it every time. Luggage scale works ok. *Tap and die set. $20 Chisel and punch set 10 Long punches. 5$ Oil filter wrench, plyers type $5 3 piece 3 jaw puller set 35$ (save a trips from borrowing at auto zone) Rubber mallet $5 *Dead blow hammer $10 4 # pound short sledge $6 Serpentine belt removal tool $15 Vacuum tester 15 *diagnoses many problems ** Fuel pump tester $20 ** Oil pressure tester $20 3 piece pry bar set $10 Pro Mechanics gloves $15 so you don't get Golum knuckles 4 piece adjustable sliding "channel lock" style pliers (big ones and small, helpful for removing radiator hoses ( $10 *Seal puller $8. 3 piece vice grip set (for everything from clamping off hoses to grabbing stripped fasteners $10 for harbor freight , but I would spend 36 and get real vice grips, harbor freight has the only generic vice grips I've found that are even close!) Screw type puller type tie rod end separator $14. So much better than the hammer and fork type, let's you reuse them. Need this for any suspension work, and many engine jobs now require it. Wobble extension set (1/4,3/8,1/2), often nuts and bolts are just a bit hard to get to, the universal knuckle type that comes with the kit can be too much, and do break. $10 * 4 piece 3/8 and 1/2 Impact extension sets(comes with a 1" extension so you can use regular sockets with an impact wrench, otherwise they ate too hard and can damage the anvil on your impact wrench! 10$ * (but just the best tool to have ) Earthquake 3/8 impact wrench $179 , get it with a 20% coupon. It's a good as the 600$ snap on, as powerful as a solid 3/8 anvil can take, or spend another 100 for the $269 1/2" model and you can even crack off high torque axle nuts! (Or try ebay for a used Milwaukee fuel 18v). Also add a digital tourqe adapter for installing bolts with it, $49 on amazon, I don't think harbor freight has one. 12v emergency 1/2" impact wrench. If you don't have the scratch for above grab this. It's heavy, and bulky, probably won't last, but it is powerful enough to crack loose lug nuts, and helpful for the 22-24 mm suspension bolts, using breaker bars on really tight or rusty ones can damage suspension parts. Helpful for weak people to change tires too. Works with your factory scissor jack as well. I think everyone should have this in with the spare tire. $24! Safety glasses , put a vacuum hide on it to keep them on $2 ** Stick welder, can be handy. Ie, you break the head off a 15mm EGR valve mounting nut. Too tricky to get a drill into to try an ez out, which probably will just also break, so when you break a nut, put a 15mm in vice grips, and weld it to the broken bolt, it won't stick to the aluminum head, then, while still hot it should turn right out. $99 Even better is the $200 wire feed mug welder, but any welder is better than none. FREE WELDER If you are crafty, find 2 microwaves, and Google diy a c welder. A few feet of heavy copper wire, set of jumper cables, and you have a welder. Get the $5 ammo can to mount it in. Drill holes for wires in and out,, epoxy the transformers in, fill with packing peanuts, clamp on the lid. Done! $$5-20 Compression tester kit 20-$25 **Compression and leak down tester $49 Nylon pry bar set( to remove panels) $6. 12 piece screwdriver set $15 ( or at least the Big Phillips head) Long nose 45 and 90 degree needle nose pliers.. $10 Pick set , useful to undo wiring harness clips, and hoses, clean stuff, etc. $5 Pocket screwdriver. $1-free Magnetic base rechargeable led stick light. Super handy. $15 Pittsburgh 14 piece metric long wrenches, 4mm-22mm , unless your working on earlier thsn about pre 1990 American cars, then you want the 32 piece sae and metric . Pittsburgh 7 piece ratcheting wrench set, 10mm-17mm so handy as FCUK ! 8mm-17mm19? 23$ 14" Car ramps $20 * ...maybe can skip 2ton floor jack, get the $89 racing 3 pump if you can, it's world's better,you will love it, or the 3 ton $10 bottle jack is better than nothing. Make many 5"- 8" long sections of 2×4 wood, or cut up pallets. A piece of wood between the jack and car can be nice, and stacking them can get it high enough to use high lifts. $26 3 ton jack stands SAFETY NOTE, if you use thesr ratcheting style jack stands , be sure to drill a hoke in each to put a bolt or pin in so if the lever is accidentally bumped they don't fall. Or zip tie them, or at very least duct tape $35 Or make some from 2x4s, Google diy jack stands. Don't make the stacking kind, do the one that uses 3" screws. Shears. $7 6" magnetic parts tray (s) amazon has a nice big 12x12 inch one that is great. $4. Big C clamp or brake piston compressor $8-10. Test light $2 Logic probe $8 Clamp on 7 way volt ohm meter $9 (very important tool) Flare nut brake line wrench $3 . *Brake kit (spanner,star adjuster,flare nut wrench,etc) 20 Fuel / a c / high pressure fitting removal set, these perplexed me when I first saw them, look like you can just squeeze and pull off like electric connection s, but actually require these $4 *Measuring calipers, 8-10" $10 General tool cart. Very nice. $150-199. Wire brushes set, tooth brush to 5" $7 Battery terminal cleaner (Fixes 90% of alternator/battery / problem s) 3$ *Vacuum break bleeder (some abs need this ) $20 looks like Pittsburgh copies snap on, and they don't skimp on materials. The racing floor jack is an example, exactly the same. Other stuff you need/want.,some is available at harbour freight ,some not. Quic Steel epoxy stick 5 Super glue & baking soda (best to get 10 pack of small tubes) 5 JB WELD Priceless.not JB quick 6 Wd-40 for everything from fixing wet electronics, to lubrication to rust removing $4 Liquid Wrench. Helps free rusty bolts. $4 Rags, cut up 1' squares and 2-6" wide long strips of t shirts , old jeans, cotton dresses, whatever Free. Blue paper shop towel rolls.(differentthan regular ) $2 Regular blue paper towels Lift the lid on trashcan at wawa/gas station, grab a 3" stack. Free. Zip lock baggies, quart sized, maybe gallon too. (To keep part s like nuts n bolts together, mark with sharpie ) Sharpie permanent black marker $1 Sharpie white paint marker $2 Carb or Throttle body cleaner spray Brake cleaner spray (gets stuff 100% degreased and clean). Toluene, do not inhale! $6 Various zip ties $4 .gorilla duct tape. $5 Black Electric tape. $1.. Masking tape to label parts $1 Wet/drt Black aluminum oxide sandpaper 180,220,400,800,1000,1500 are good grits to have. Lube with wd40 when sanding bare metal $@5 1', 2',3',5' lengths of 3/4" steel pipe, to extend breaker bars, home Depot will cut them for you, smooth sharp with 180 sandpaper. Free-5 depending on if you find it Lastly, if you can't afford a nice handheld obd scanner, get a real elm327 and toad pro.for pc. 129$ live engine, abs, ubd1,ubd2, read ,clear codes, clear check engine light, etc. 129. If you can't afford the real one, get a Chinese knock off, 6-20 on ebay, look for the 1.4 or 1.5 version, 2.1 can be buggy. Order 2 different ones to double your chance it will work torque pro app for Android costs 5 . Gives live info

[@acuadras12]

You made me want to buy way more tools now 😭 i just bought an impact wrench and im excited to use it tomorrow to change my oil pan gasket on my 335

[@pep7890]

Awesome video! Great for the home mechanic. I'm no professional, so Snap Ons, Macs, and Matcos are way out of my budget. This is the perfect video for me. Gonna subscribe to ya.

[@mcycleserv]

sockets are called single hex and double hex and there is another called metrinch which covers imperial and metric ..I had a set of metrinch sockets and very good but expensive 1/2" Socket 10mm & 3/8" MET-1211 1/2" Socket 11mm & 7/16" MET-1212 1/2'' Socket 12mm & 15x32'' MET-1213 1/2" Socket 13mm & 1/2" MET-1214 1/2" Socket 14mm & 9/16" MET-.. with hammers I would definitely recommend a Thor copper and hyde because they are heavy and copper does not damage when you have to bash something off ...another great video and straight to the point

[@baja1980s]

Awesome video bro.. thank you

[@ianalderson5133]

I'm in love with my DeWalt set

[@caru3257]

My 1/4 impact drill has an electric smell to it when I use it.

[@danjayh]

Just get the pittsburgh 301 piece set. Very few skips, extended sizes in 1/2" (which is where the skips are, but in sizes that most sets don't even cover in the first place), and nearly completely 6 point. At only $150 w/ coupon, it's really excellent. Also, if you do a little googling, some of them have 72 tooth ratchets ... you need a specific SKU. I think it's the one that's maid in taiwan instead of china. Also, if you plan to go with both 3/8 and 1/2" impact sockets, the gearwrench 84916N is nice. Doesn't cover as many of the big sizes, but does have SAE, which still matters if you plan to work on lawn equipment (B&S, Deere, etc.) or tractors. Also, I find that having chrome and impact sockets is kinda nice. Can have the same size on my impact wrench and ratchet.

[@50sKid]

That's a good point about having one for your impact wrench and another for your ratchet

[@yuhaz]

Great vid, thx for sharing!

[@newsogn5148]

I like that you didn't skimp on the wrenches and the sockets but it cheap picks and pliers and such. I think if you have the base of sockets and wrenches you can slowly build up the rest as it comes great video!

[@markharrisllb]

I do wish we had Harbour Freight in the UK.

[@williamhendrix3253]

pretty good guide. I wonder what the 20” size is actually for. triple square for vw/ audi too

[@billbeckett1021]

Just ame across your channel Great Vid! For those of us who worked late 70s and early 80s, the reason there were no 8mm or 16mm sizes was because the 5/16 and the 5/8 are equivalent to the 8mm and 16mm respectively. Not rocket science just being economical back in the day.

[@50sKid]

I didn't realize that, Bill. Thanks!

[@av3594]

3/4 = 19.05mm for more savings :)

[@papatorr3669]

Bill, We all new that, we were just testing you! : ) Although I just went through a tub full of sockets at the pawn shop today looking for 8mm! Only found two, but saw plenty 5/8 and 5/16, geesh. I'll round out any sets I have missing those mm sizes with the SAE. Although 13mm and 1/2" aren't a perfect swap. 19mm and 3/4" are close enough for lug nuts.

[@raymorassini6093]

Soo true!! Just get every metric 6 point socket and you'll be able to take anything off even if it doesn't fit perfectly. 12 points all need to fit perfectly or else they will strip the bolt

[@transport21]

Tekton is the best!! Cheap prices and great tools. AND NO SKIPS

[@xXCigarXx]

Tektons tools are top notch,I love em.

[@farmsimnation4154]

i bought a cresent set from ace hardware and for what ive had to use it for its had everything i need except for a 3/8-1/2 adaptor

[@MeatballOne]

Excellent explainer/guide-thnx!

[@kd4baoc612]

Thanks for sharing this video. The only comment that I have is , true , metric is the way to go with wrencjes , sockets both impact deep and shallows for fixing modern cars or truck. Unfortunately, i use my tools on other things around the house, and I have to have SAE items in my tool box.

[@thesilverbackozzy8323]

Great video very informative and will save me a ton. Much appreciated 👍

[@connergoldberg]

Multigrip pliers are essential if you are doing valve stem seals on engines without the specialized tool for them.

[@MRIMan]

Been working on cars for like 3 years as a diy. Finally getting more serious abt tool. I aint gonna lie most of my tools are harbor freights lol But I been looking at gear wrench, craftsman, kobalt ect. Dont really know whats the big difference in these tools. Will I notice the difference if I spend more on a ratchets/sockets set?

[@CapitalWorksPro]

Lowe's sells individual sockets in both 6 and 12 point. Fill in the skips with their sockets. Or northern tool and equipment is pretty good. Tekton is a great online seller, with sets that are complete sets, no skips, for a great price compared to other no skip sets.

[@jonlenz5130]

U can u use a 12 point socket on anything 6 point is sits in Six points it won’t round if you have the correct sizes

[@georgecroney6168]

That really depends on the quality and state of the head of the bolt, also what kind of spastic picks the wrong one?

[@MystiqWisdom]

Need a set of funnels too. Amazon has a funnel set that has a set of various screw-on adapters so you get a seal between the funnel and hole. You'll know it when you see it.

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

Lol the buddy system... That was nice

[@wackyfox5046]

I own SAE and MM because if I need it and don’t have it I’m gonna throw a wrench

[@Tylerbone96]

Wacky Fox this is the best comment I’ve seen all week

[@hagoteem5077]

relateable

[@johnmine5609]

and then you run into a whitworth size bolt....

[@adamsifford6228]

You may need them both on on an American car or Foreign.

[@brycelund7155]

Adam Sifford American cars still use metric fasteners.

[@josejr4482]

I do find myself agreeing with most of what you said besides the torx bits from harbor freight. I love harbor freight. They have made me money for a few cars so I will forever be grateful to them but their torx bits are terrible. I tried using them to remove a star bolt inside my truck and twisted like Licorice and eventually broke. Yeah I had them replaced but still prefer to use my gearwrench torx bits

[@mikeshree3848]

Great video. Easy to understand for a beginner like me.

[@50sKid]

Awesome man, you were the intended audience

[@Deutschehordenelite]

great camera quality!

[@BienMesana]

Thank you for this sir. So informative.

[@jowens4160]

If you work on older domestic vehicles, especially classics, you also need sae sockets and wrenches.

[@CmdrStukov]

My fist [and currently only] tool set was/is a Halfords Advanced 120 piece set. It has been adequate for my needs - but since I've been exposed to SnapOn; the plan is to acquire a full set of SnapOn sockets and rachets. Before that though, I'm looking to get that 18V ip56 Hitachi Impact driver to speed things up a bit

[@50sKid]

You know, I don't think Snapon makes sense unless you are a professional and have access to the tool truck guy. Because half of Snap-on's appeal is the lifetime warranty where you can just swap a bad tool for a good one right on the truck. After that you're just paying for the name, you know? But, if you got the money, they really are the best.

[@johnrtrucker]

Vise grips are essential to me for replacing airbags on my semi so you can clamp the airline and still raise the frame off the old bag using the leveling valve much better than using a jack on a 17,000 lbs bobtail weight truck 😂 which leads to add that be sure you know what you're working on first, for cars yeah your set is fine but heavier duty equipment you need 1/2 inch+ drives and I do prefer air tools than battery powered just because I don't like replacing batteries and I can't exactly pull into a tool store with a 70 ft rig unless I happen to be delivering a load there as well but I do have an m18 half inch Milwaukee because ill either have air or power but never none

[@desertratedc9596]

Honestly except for the lack of 1/2 sockets in the set, I was surprised by the 225 piece harbor freight pittsburg set. It has a no skip set of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. They leave out 1 size on both ends of the Deep sockets but you get a full set of each drive size. I am currently in the process of upgrading to the tekton sets but this set has gotten me by for a long time.

[@nathanpellman3600]

Some ford calipers are 9mm Allen it took a while to find one when working on my dad's escapes brakes.