What Tools To Get Or Not Get When Starting Auto Mechanic

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[@eliezerramosjr1017]

When i started 10 years ago I was able to get decent JIS drivers but now you can get Vessel, Capri, Tekton etc for the same money you will spend at harbor fright, Now we have better higher quality for cheap money. These days are much better than over 15 years ago.

[@Tech-28]

Thanks for the insight I’ll check it out

[@mosthated8190]

Yes I agree !

[@Jadams0410]

Vessel makes great screwdrivers in general. I myself like the way their tips are cut with precision and defimed to really fit into the head of the fasten you're using. They just fit tight and exact into the fastner heads

[@Danielxperez14]

Sunex too!

[@mrcokez1]

I got the black handle tekton screw driver set, super comfy handle, feels great and it's even made in USA highly recommend that black oxide set

[@Lycan_24_7]

Don't care about the length of the video as long as the info is on point. Thank you for posting your knowledge

[@Tech-28]

Glad you enjoyed it, if there’s anything else you’d like to see just let me know

[@coleyslone4988]

After 30 years I still have many of my original starter tools and about all of my up grade stuff. I still use my craftsman tower I bought new in 94. My snap on screwdriver set I bought after two years only one has been replaced in the set. Have bought a few tools off the snap on and Mac trucks, but most came from flea markets.

[@autoguy5-dp5kq]

as a new tech, I really needed to hear this thank you.

[@Tech-28]

Best of luck to you and your career! You got this man :)

[@pretzelhugs3751]

Maximum ratchets are great, warranty is just going into Canadian Tire and saying it broke and after about 5 minutes you have a new one in your hands, I'm also a huge fan of knipex pliers, they're expensive but I wouldn't go back

[@m.t.v.7934]

For the first time car guy, Harbor Freight is a GREAT way to get started. You do not need the best of the best to get going. Great video and good tips man! Thanks for sharing it I recently started buying Tekton brand and I have been really happy with them. TBH they are the first non-DYI brand of hand tools I bought. Usually I have Craftsman or Husky tools but I really like the Tekton brand and they are not too expensive

[@VineV-Dutch]

Sonic tool box. You can see in 1 glance what's missing so you don't leave tools behind. Sizes are printed on the foam. Perfect for a first tool box. Not even that expensive so you don't end up in debt. Pro tip: stay away from the tool truck! Run Forrest; RUN!

[@Techformative557]

I got my tool box from a senior mechanic that just retired, its a Waterloo, now known as Stanley Black & Decker. About 40 years old but still better than anything at the 200-300$ price range available these days. Its a smaller rolling box with an upper drawer attachment and side tray

[@Tech-28]

I just checked them out, they look pretty nice 👍

[@Techformative557]

@@Tech-28 they are indeed..best part is, made in the US. Quality steel, not a single bit of rust

[@airmobiledivision7759]

@@Techformative557 I have a couple of older Craftsman boxes made by Waterloo. I have zero issues with them. Although, ball bearings would be nice. At the end of the day, it’s just a box for you tools. No need to go crazy on it.

[@HansWick]

Im not a mechanic but I fix all my own vehicles, I would add a blowtorch, magnetic trays for nuts and bolts, oil filter wrench. Also i have that same tap and die set they still sell it on amazon. Nice tool collection!

[@Tech-28]

Yeah a blowtorch or heat source is definitely a must and also that great to hear that set is on Amazon, I know a few apprentices that should buy it

[@techman7141]

Hello, Really like your video!, you have a nice set of tools all Snap On. But I really like that you are honest and tell people they don't have to break the bank and buy what you can afford and upgrade later. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tech-28]

Thanks for the comment techman!

[@pehenry]

1:05 - If I ever have to do drums again, I might try that.

[@Comm0ut]

The display in the lid is genius for reading tech data. Everything he says in this video is on point and I've been wrenching much longer than he's been alive. He's right about debt which is deadly and gets many boxes repoed! BTW ask your tool truck guy if he has an repo'ed boxes for sale as they don't make the franchisee any money sitting in storage. Re: boxes I've run USAF support section and was chosen to spec my F-16 units tools and boxes. Since Uncle was buying we mostly got Lista. While I rate Lista the best they're so expensive at least one business buys them up at auctions then refurbs them to make buckets of money. My personal boxes are Lista, Kennedy (for my machine shop), and Matco none bought new. I buy Harbor Freight boxes new and they work fine. I would not hesitate to use them professionally then put more money into tools and equipment. If you manage to wear one out it made you far more than it cost.

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

One Word, Organized. Fun to watch. Great video

[@tracyamcneal9597]

Hey thanks for the detailed video on the basics of what an auto-mechanic needs to pursue that career. Personally, I just wanted a general idea of necessary items for the do it your selfer piddling with my hotrod as a NOVICE. Thanks again for a video well done.

[@marko11kram]

Nice tour, good advice, listen to him newbies!

[@s1nl3ss28]

Best starter box to get is the US GENERAL cart I love it and still use it

[@Tech-28]

I’ve heard they are pretty good and affordable, I’ve never used one myself

[@weeaboo_weirdo]

appreciate the organized toolbox. can't wait to get there one day

[@notkyleschultz]

TV under the lid is so icy. What a fantastic choice. I will be copying that decision.

[@Tech-28]

Thanks man :) I just watched UFC and hockey on it today while I was working on an engine

[@cjtfishing384]

Well spoken get what you need and if it something you’re going to used day in day out get something nice

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Honest opinion. Liked it. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@Tech-28]

I am also in Ontario 🍻

[@richardbates2367]

Most of my first wrench and sockets were master mechanic brand tool stuff from true value hardware stores

[@richardbates2367]

I need to upgrade my 3/8 impact sockets, and the main 1/2 inch sockets impact i have now since someone borrowed my Campbell hausfeld and the great neck shallow wall deep impact sockets... Anyways now my main 1/2 inch impact sockets are the Pittsburgh $14 deep well socket sets phosphate black coated

[@Jadams0410]

Buy the best tools you can afford i say. Tools don't make the technician but there basically a preference. Certain tools yes you wanna spend the extra money on and do it " rite" the first time. I tell young techs get what you can afford to start and upgrade based on necessity or amount of use, other then that the rest will all fall into place

[@richardbates2367]

And I have 4 very long 3/8, and 1/4 inch extension set two of each Dr size,, the armory in the town i went to highschool had a overstock surplus sale Cummins industrial tools corp that is the name of those extensions..

[@BVAutoService]

Good video sir

[@crcdesign9886]

Hey what size monitor did you mount in your box? Do you have it wirelessly connected to your laptop?

[@shanestrains2849]

Snap on valve core tools are great, all the cheap ones twist the flanges off after a week of use

[@richardbates2367]

My tools go in a Kennedy mechanics tool 11 drawer top chest and the 2 inch riser and the bottom roll around 3 drawer cabinet with the fold up door on the front on the bottom of the cabinet,it was made around mid 88-early 1990's made in usa and powercoated orange not the normal red, or brown and i am just a farm kid so I kinda want to upgrade the box and get the 26 inch us general series 2 green top box and the end single bay us general black tool cabinet and mount them on the end of my red Kennedy box but I don't see me getting rid of the Kennedy tool box set,

[@richardbates2367]

My what I call my mini sledge hammer is a 4lb estwing made in the USA

[@Wrigley66]

Moral of the story is it never has to be snap on unless you want it to be or you have the money

[@mypony7310]

I have the same snap on trim tool. I got it from a yard sale for 35 cents! Score!

[@Tech-28]

Holy! What a deal :)

[@remotleywrong6837]

wow!

[@richardbates2367]

I think I would do what I am really considering the Milwaukee max bite combination 15pc wrench set sae and metric, and I have a set of tekton tools combination wrenches..i really like their complete set of 3/8 Dr sae and metric shallow and deep sockets and extensions and ratchet and even the breaker bar in the lid that is also tekton, and I kinda want to try a set of the chrome polish husky brand sae and metric combination wrench sets..

[@RedShiftedDollar]

Pick sets, get something cheap until you break the tip off and it gets lost inside the engine.

[@oldbowsaw9001]

Resale value--your kids will sell or keep dads old stuff--old 42 year Cat mechanic here. Still buying tools--quality

[@cwj138]

3:00 JIS not Phillips, Vessel make good screwdrivers for that and they work great in Phillips too.

[@mlieser1230]

You have the most organized junk drawer that I have seen.

[@Tech-28]

Thanks. I decided to go to the dollar store and buy a bunch of organizers.. make finding things so much faster

[@alinutzalin6346]

Just here at the 21 sec mark when he starts with the screwdrivers. First thing I would say instead, do not buy a fukin Epiq Snapon toolbox. The box is just holding your tools.

[@debtminer4976]

EZ Out was the extractor I think you were looking for..

[@Tech-28]

Yes, thank you!

[@jasonmondragon4528]

I’m barely starting my technician journey I bought a 1999 ram 2500 diesel and I really want to do some work with it if anyone has any tips or a discord I can join let me know

[@AG-ld2qt]

Very cool video and excellent advice.

[@beasyphone]

I heard "husky..around 1000".. BRO you can get KRL722S for under/up to a Grand ALLLLL DAYYY. I just sold my SO 40 roll cart fir 500. Just flipped a Homak 41 for 300, and picked up another SO 40/41? Cart for 400 that had been spraypainted off FBmarketplace. Got a 2000(new) ATD 55" for the hpuse a couole weeks ago = PAID 200 and 23$ off ATDCanadas/whatever site it took me too fir a new slide.. bad zss box fir home shop- 223$ 55" . Those 1000-1600 Huskys are JUNK. BUY USED TRUCK BOXES

[@randyfleming3004]

Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@cloneme34live33]

About to start as an apprentice technician and need to get some tools. In terms of longevity how will electric cars effect what tools I’ll need don’t want to spend an arm and a leg for tools that are useless in years to come.

[@Tech-28]

Internal combustion engines aren’t going away anytime soon. The only way you’ll be working on mostly or all electric vehicles is if your in a shop that chooses to do so

[@Tech-28]

Also your gonna spend a lot of money if you want to be well equipped.. you can by cheap tools to try and keep the costs low but just remember you get what you pay for and if your doing a lot of work then cheap tools for the most part just won’t hold up.

[@cloneme34live33]

@@Tech-28 Thankyou I’m excited to start but I am not excited to spend all this money on tools lol. Excited to have a nice organised tool box to get my ocd fix

[@Tech-28]

Get excited to grow your tool collection and be proud of what your about to accomplish my friend

[@Dane-bootsNcatsN]

22:15. Man. If you call that a junk drawer, I wouldn't know what you call my Abomination of a bucket. Lol

[@Tech-28]

It was all scattered everywhere before I organized it lol 😆 I’m glad to hear you’ve got a “junk” bucket

[@mattwernecke2342]

Do they repo tool boxes? I thought that the dealership provided you guys with tools? I just wish my service advisor would let me talk to the tech.

[@Tech-28]

Yes they do repo tool boxes and to answer your second question it depends where you work, I’ve had to purchase all my own tools and boc

[@beasyphone]

Ill throw another example- my cornwell dealer cant get the 0-offset/ratcheting long double box anymore so he sells PLATINUM.....FOR 268!!! , if you go to Platinum directly/ or any authorized dealer online you can get them for 175...Sorry truck, nit paying your fuel bill this week..

[@Tech-28]

Thanks for the tip Bret!

[@beasyphone]

@Tech28 love your stuff brother, ALSO YOUR BOX! LOL

[@Tech-28]

Thanks man, took a lot of years to get to this point

[@rubendfernandez4747]

Cool tools box nice video

[@daviddriscol8018]

Great video!!!

[@JonesingForTools]

Good advice, Brother, I subscribed!

[@Tech-28]

Thank you

[@genel4405]

Beautiful “junk drawer”!

[@Tech-28]

Thanks! 10$ in organizers from the dollar store and I can find things way faster

[@HiFiInsider]

I believe in buy better, buy less if I can afford Snap-on.

[@Jaioctai]

thanks for the great video

[@rcjames5286]

👍👍

[@larrrythecableguysoldneigh8899]

Love taking advice from snap on guys cuz they'll all tell you you don't need it

[@Tech-28]

I mean I mostly bought snap on when I started and I don’t regret it, didn’t have to buy stuff twice

[@larrrythecableguysoldneigh8899]

@@Tech-28 congratulations

[@smoothboye4203]

It bothers me how much the snapon stuff looks like pittsburg stuff now

[@Tech-28]

Right!!? It’s like a direct copy of

[@andrewscott8892]

The screws in the import motorcycles aren't Phillips, they are JIS. Vessel makes great jis screwdrivers but there are some other manufacturers as well

[@Tech-28]

Right, I knew they had a name but I always just call em Philips

[@andrewscott8892]

@@Tech-28 I was watching a video the other day and she claimed jis isn't made by anyone anymore and vessel actual calls theirs jis complaint or something of the like. I'll have to go back and confirm this though

[@Hub593]

So you mentioned getting snap-on rackets right off the bat... If someone were to just buy a couple of general purpose ones to start off, which one's would you recommend?

[@Tech-28]

I honestly don’t have any honest recommendations as I haven’t really tried and tested any other brands, personally I’d just buy something that looks cool until I could afford to upgrade

[@Hub593]

@@Tech-28 Ah, sorry. I meant, which snap-on ratchets to buy. -- Having little experience and so many different heads and lengths to choose from, it's hard to get a good idea of which one's are are going to be the most beneficial.

[@Tech-28]

@@Hub593 I bought that circular swivel head ratchet and it has been great throughout my career, I don’t think I’ve ever had to get it rebuilt compared to the traditional style ratchet head, and also it works great for speedy bolt/spark plug removal

[@Hub593]

@@Tech-28 Alright, thank you.

[@rschreck876]

Dude needs a Snap On stool to see what is in his top drawers. 😂😂😂😂

[@Tech-28]

Almost 😂 the top flat on my top box is level with my nose

[@xaverfriedrich7392]

Hello I really like to here your opinion on the tooolbrand Hazet. I like SNAP on but the Mirror finnisch some Times annoying so I switch to Hazet and like hazet now more san snap on. What do You think?

[@Tech-28]

I’ll look into them and see

[@xaverfriedrich7392]

@@Tech-28 let me heart. Hazet is hy end German tools.

[@brentonstaunton7827]

Is snap on really worth it ?

[@Tech-28]

@@brentonstaunton7827 my personal opinion is yes 👍 the only thing to watch out for is their electronic things

[@smoothboye4203]

Psht. You need 0 tools to become a technician. A nice guy in a truck will happily let you get whatever you could possibly need.

[@Tech-28]

😆 mhmm

[@user-sy6ix9eb1f]

Ok Tell all the young kids how much that tool box caught ?? could you do your job better better out of an old set of dresser drawers

[@Tech-28]

I use my toolbox everyday of my life, so although the box does not make me any money at work it does increase the satisfaction I get every time I walk into the shop and set my eyes on such box. Also other people see me as more professional with a nicer tool box, just means you take pride in your work and that your serious about your career. This toolbox list price is 40,000 CAD

[@jasoncrompton3701]

The snap on screwdrivers are absolutely rubbish please don't buy

[@itz_anchhh495]

did a whole lot of fucking yapping

[@dirtanwater911]

the cameraman jumping in to help finish the occasional sentence cracks me up 🫡

[@andrewmulhall]

Ok Tell all the young kids how much that tool box caught ?? could you do your job better better out of an old set of dresser drawers

[@Tech-28]

The tool box was expensive + tax. It doesn’t make you money or make you a better technician but eventually through the years you will build your arsenal of tools and you will need space to put them. I choose to spend the money on the box because I’ve always wanted one, I enjoy having the space to keep all of my tools and also not have to worry about running out of room for new tools, and also the your tool box is something you will have to use everyday when your at work so ya might as well enjoy it. I take pride in owning my box and having it paid for

[@nordicpride9708]

The issue is you can’t appreciate the Snap On quality difference with tool boxes because you have never owned one. They are worth every penny IF you are a technician