Tools I wish I bought years ago: My toolkit v2

I've dialed in my grab and go toolkit based on your ideas so now it is my only set of tools in a small 17lb Veto toolbag with Wera, Knipex, Milwaukee, Klein and other high quality tools that should last a lifetime.
Spreadsheet with prices and product links:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Every product mentioned in the video, in order of appearance (affiliate links)
Veto Pro Pac TP-LC toolbag - $135
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Wera Kraftform Kompakt racheting screwdriver - $70, $40 sale
amzn.to/3FAXRob
Wera Tool Check Plus, metric - $73, $60 sale
amzn.to/3uZBcwY
Wera Tool Check Plus, imperial - $73, $60 sale
amzn.to/47FBMBj
Wera hex key set, metric - $55, $35 sale
amzn.to/3PCFLGV
Wera Zyklop 1/4” rachet - $100, $62 sale
amzn.to/3G7ssdH
Wera Zyklop 1/4 rachet kit with bits & sockets (replaces ToolCheck Plus) - $110 sale
amzn.to/3sFMwAP
Wera 3/8” socket set, metric - $110
amzn.to/3QOAFbG
PB Swiss ratcheting stubby - $80
amzn.to/3R8Km6p
Wiha 5 pieces insulated screwdrivers - $36
amzn.to/3SJ9UIp
Klein 14-in-1 precision screwdriver - $22, 15 sale
amzn.to/49X0fnV
Dremel electric screwdriver - $50, 30 sale
amzn.to/3hBboUM
Milwaukee Surge 12v kit - $180, $130 sale
amzn.to/3SYAmxO
Milwaukee 2 7/8” extender - $9
amzn.to/46EtwRl
Milwaukee 6” extender - $14
amzn.to/3uDKZvO
Klein Tools 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set - $20
amzn.to/3R4ousK
Milwaukee M12 bit holder - $20
amzn.to/3SOI8Kp
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Titanium Drill Bit Set 23Pc - $35
amzn.to/47hJguw
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Bit Set 40-Piece - $25
amzn.to/49GtWJE
Neiko 02432A 3/8” Drive SAE and Metric Impact Socket Set - $26
amzn.to/3R1eijv
Dewalt Impact Socket Adapter 1/4” to 3/8” - $6
amzn.to/412d4cc
Klein Tools Electrician Scissors - $17, $13 sale
amzn.to/47mlKMT
Knipex 6 1/4-Inch Diagonal Cutters - $25, $18 sale
amzn.to/3FFE72G
Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife - $15
amzn.to/3FEqcu0
Knipex 6.5” Needle Nose Pliers - $42, $22 sale
amzn.to/3HLaG2e
Knipex TwinGrip 8” Pliers - $52, $34 sale
amzn.to/49KIuIk
Knipex 10” Pliers Wrench - $62, $40 sale
amzn.to/3FzG5Sh
Knipex 10” Cobra Water Pump Pliers - $58, $30 sale
amzn.to/3BJwkjc
Estwing 9" Pry Bar - $16
amzn.to/3Ipv4VT
Estwing 12 ounce hammer, 11” - $38
amzn.to/3sJt06D
Workpro 6.5” Torpedo Level - $15
amzn.to/3SO2G63
Dewalt 16' Atomic measuring tape - $15
amzn.to/49Blc7s
Mileseey laser measuring tape - $35, $28 sale
amzn.to/3SMICRi
Zircon StudSensor Pro - $35
amzn.to/3upyYdp
Libraton Small File Set - $17 ($2ea)
amzn.to/3MSvHJM
Toolan 8-In-1 Multi Blade Hand Saw - $19
amzn.to/40K0dvk
Dewalt reciprocating saw blades, 6 pack - $12 ($2ea)
amzn.to/47juXpu
Dewalt T-Shank Jigsaw Blades, 14 pack - $20 ($2ea)
amzn.to/40PdKlo
Lenox 10” hacksaw blades, 2 pack - $8 (4ea)
amzn.to/46GGJJc
Nicholson 4 in hand rasp and file - $11
amzn.to/3N5ATKA
3M assorted sandpaper - $2
amzn.to/413LZW0
Gorilla Mini Duct Tape, 2 pack - $6 ($3ea)
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Black Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea)
amzn.to/3MQplus
Silver Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea)
amzn.to/46lcMyf
Brass Center Punch, 2 pack - $10 ($5ea)
amzn.to/40PdEu2
Magnetic Telescope Tool - $6
amzn.to/3sJtOZd
White Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea)
amzn.to/3G8GQT8
Black Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea)
amzn.to/3GdKOtv
Electrical tape, 3 pack - $7 ($3.33ea)
amzn.to/3MQ7ZxW
Gorilla double sided tape - $9
amzn.to/3R5sfOt
Gorilla mini duct tape - $12 ($5ea)
amzn.to/3sJflMY
Teflon Plumbers Tape, 4 pack - $7
amzn.to/3uq89Ww
Black Diamond Headlamp
amzn.to/3T5ljCm
Flashlight set
amzn.to/3N9oipJ
- Electrical upgrades
Klein Tools Dual Wire Stripper - $20
amzn.to/3uoLppX
UNI-T UT210e Mini Digital Clamp Meter - $62
amzn.to/46hveYJ
Cable clips for multimeter leads - $8
amzn.to/3RnXW5L
Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester - $38
amzn.to/3upvAiH
Klein Tools NCVT1P Voltage Tester - $20
amzn.to/3ug36rq
Knipex 9.5-Inch Lineman's Pliers - $43
amzn.to/3R8PKXb
- Wrench upgrades
GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrenches (S + L size) - $65
amzn.to/3PJuXHc
GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrench (M size) - $47
amzn.to/3hM78SC
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 Screwdrivers and sockets
5:02 Milwaukee impact driver
7:42 Scissors and cutters
8:36 Pliers
10:04 Hammer, level, measuring
11:25 Saw and files
12:36 Small stuff
13:22 Electrical
15:10 Wrenches
15:52 Pricing
16:54 Building your first kit

[@todd.parker]

If you want to buy any of these products, here are Amazon links to everything. Spreadsheet with prices and product links: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mp6Q_0hGRRxBELU9xtTTuR1y9ttMJ3RocC4SI3ZczGs/edit?usp=sharing ---------------------------------------- - - - - - Every product mentioned in the video, in order of appearance (affiliate links) Veto Pro Pac TP-LC toolbag - $135 amzn.to/3jgZD6k Wera Kraftform Kompakt racheting screwdriver - $70, $40 sale amzn.to/3FAXRob Wera Tool Check Plus, metric - $73, $60 sale amzn.to/3uZBcwY Wera Tool Check Plus, imperial - $73, $60 sale amzn.to/47FBMBj Wera hex key set, metric - $55, $35 sale amzn.to/3PCFLGV Wera Zyklop 1/4” rachet - $100, $62 sale amzn.to/3G7ssdH Wera Zyklop 1/4 rachet kit with bits & sockets (replaces ToolCheck Plus) - $110 sale amzn.to/3sFMwAP Wera 3/8” socket set, metric - $110 amzn.to/3QOAFbG PB Swiss ratcheting stubby - $80 amzn.to/3R8Km6p Wiha 5 pieces insulated screwdrivers - $36 amzn.to/3SJ9UIp Klein 14-in-1 precision screwdriver - $22, 15 sale amzn.to/49X0fnV Dremel electric screwdriver - $50, 30 sale amzn.to/3hBboUM Milwaukee Surge 12v kit - $180, $130 sale amzn.to/3SYAmxO Milwaukee 2 7/8” extender - $9 amzn.to/46EtwRl Milwaukee 6” extender - $14 amzn.to/3uDKZvO Klein Tools 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set - $20 amzn.to/3R4ousK Milwaukee M12 bit holder - $20 amzn.to/3SOI8Kp Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Titanium Drill Bit Set 23Pc - $35 amzn.to/47hJguw Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Bit Set 40-Piece - $25 amzn.to/49GtWJE Neiko 02432A 3/8” Drive SAE and Metric Impact Socket Set - $26 amzn.to/3R1eijv Dewalt Impact Socket Adapter 1/4” to 3/8” - $6 amzn.to/412d4cc Klein Tools Electrician Scissors - $17, $13 sale amzn.to/47mlKMT Knipex 6 1/4-Inch Diagonal Cutters - $25, $18 sale amzn.to/3FFE72G Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife - $15 amzn.to/3FEqcu0 Knipex 6.5” Needle Nose Pliers - $42, $22 sale amzn.to/3HLaG2e Knipex TwinGrip 8” Pliers - $52, $34 sale amzn.to/49KIuIk Knipex 10” Pliers Wrench - $62, $40 sale amzn.to/3FzG5Sh Knipex 10” Cobra Water Pump Pliers - $58, $30 sale amzn.to/3BJwkjc Estwing 9" Pry Bar - $16 amzn.to/3Ipv4VT Estwing 12 ounce hammer, 11” - $38 amzn.to/3sJt06D Workpro 6.5” Torpedo Level - $15 amzn.to/3SO2G63 Dewalt 16' Atomic measuring tape - $15 amzn.to/49Blc7s Mileseey laser measuring tape - $35, $28 sale amzn.to/3SMICRi Zircon StudSensor Pro - $35 amzn.to/3upyYdp Libraton Small File Set - $17 ($2ea) amzn.to/3MSvHJM Toolan 8-In-1 Multi Blade Hand Saw - $19 amzn.to/40K0dvk Dewalt reciprocating saw blades, 6 pack - $12 ($2ea) amzn.to/47juXpu Dewalt T-Shank Jigsaw Blades, 14 pack - $20 ($2ea) amzn.to/40PdKlo Lenox 10” hacksaw blades, 2 pack - $8 (4ea) amzn.to/46GGJJc Nicholson 4 in hand rasp and file - $11 amzn.to/3N5ATKA 3M assorted sandpaper - $2 amzn.to/413LZW0 Gorilla Mini Duct Tape, 2 pack - $6 ($3ea) a.co/d/15htxIb Black Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea) amzn.to/3MQplus Silver Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea) amzn.to/46lcMyf Brass Center Punch, 2 pack - $10 ($5ea) amzn.to/40PdEu2 Magnetic Telescope Tool - $6 amzn.to/3sJtOZd White Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea) amzn.to/3G8GQT8 Black Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea) amzn.to/3GdKOtv Electrical tape, 3 pack - $7 ($3.33ea) amzn.to/3MQ7ZxW Gorilla double sided tape - $9 amzn.to/3R5sfOt Gorilla mini duct tape - $12 ($5ea) amzn.to/3sJflMY Teflon Plumbers Tape, 4 pack - $7 amzn.to/3uq89Ww Black Diamond Headlamp amzn.to/3T5ljCm Flashlight set amzn.to/3N9oipJ - Electrical upgrades Klein Tools Dual Wire Stripper - $20 amzn.to/3uoLppX UNI-T UT210e Mini Digital Clamp Meter - $62 amzn.to/46hveYJ Cable clips for multimeter leads - $8 amzn.to/3RnXW5L Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester - $38 amzn.to/3upvAiH Klein Tools NCVT1P Voltage Tester - $20 amzn.to/3ug36rq Knipex 9.5-Inch Lineman's Pliers - $43 amzn.to/3R8PKXb - Wrench upgrades GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrenches (S + L size) - $65 amzn.to/3PJuXHc GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrench (M size) - $47 amzn.to/3hM78SC

[@edwardwilliams9185]

I wanted one of those Toolan hand saws, but it is £40 on Amazon UK. Wild!

[@todd.parker]

Somebody said they were $120 in Germany so that's a steal! I'd say that is worth $20-25 max, it's neat but not worth paying much for.

[@edwardwilliams9185]

@@todd.parker $120, madness! Does it have a manufacturer's stamp on it anywhere? I'd love to get in on Amazon cheaper but can't find the original manufacturer.

[@renesalinas9491]

I Ordered a Velocity Pro Gear Rough 2.0 Bag from UK to germany and payed 60€ on Taxes and toll @@edwardwilliams9185

[@asoma64]

Might be a weird request but could you post pics or videos on how you organized it

[@saeklin]

Don't forget yer 5 gallon blue or orange bucket (with lid of course!). It's a tote, mixing drum, seat, trashcan, ice chest, whatever you need it to be.

[@booneatbulls4103]

If you work outdoors it’s also a toilet

[@taylorcoleman8097]

stool as well

[@powerplayer75]

Hat

[@suntzu6122]

Literal drum.

[@TheRealMrLaserCutter]

Bloody love a bucket

[@meymoto4810]

For plumbing, clip on a small collapsible silicone dog bowl. You’d be amazed at how often it comes in handy. Not just for dripping residual water when doing plumbing work, but as a quick catch all for bolts, screws, fasteners, etc.

[@TheKajunkat]

The little collapsible magnetic bowls from craftsman work well for that too and they have magnets to hold it in place and help control fasteners.

[@johnlocke_1]

That's genius. Great tip!

[@stringlarson1247]

@@TheKajunkat I have a magnetic Craftsman(?) dish for holding parts on the bench. I didn't know there was a collapsable.

[@eastonwilliams1722]

@@TheKajunkati feel like that would get annoying to clean

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

@@stringlarson1247 They're all collapsible once.

[@CarstenWolfram]

European IT/Electricity guy here. That's an excellent compilation of tools. I'm using many of these myself and can absolutely confirm they're worth it.

[@mattd.8775]

I'm a CNC machinist by trade and those Knipex parallel pliers are the best pliers to ever grace this earth.

[@johnrhodes3350]

Just for use around the home they are my favourite. Closely followed by Vessel megadora 980 impacta JIS Japanese Industrial Standard screwdriver

[@TommiHonkonen]

I CNC for money at work too

[@Volkbrecht]

At my workplace these are the most stolen item. Been at my company for over ten years, there was no year where I didn't have to replace at least two. Don't know who keeps nicking them, with the amount gone missing in every team over the years everyone should have at least two at home...

[@stringlarson1247]

Right? I've picked up the 5" parallel and 7" cobra to check them out. I love the parallel design. Definitely going to get the bigger version soon.

[@damienbates]

A great set of tools. Have to say that I outfitted my older boy with a new quality tool for each birthday and Christmas. Now that he’s a young adult living on his own, he seriously appreciates them. I’m sure at the time he would have preferred a new video game but I just kept on preparing him for adulthood. He’s the go to guy for all his friends who appreciate his tools. It also means I don’t have to “loan out” my nice tools because he has his own. 😁

[@todd.parker]

I’ve been starting to do the same thing and that was one of the inspirations for this video. If you wanted to start building a kit, where is the best place to start?

[@damienbates]

The basics are always great but for my son I started with a nice precision bit set. We built his first computer together and he clearly liked the one we used. So I got him a nice set as a stocking stuffer. From there I added tools we used to fix his electric scooter, then his first car and now his first rental house.

[@SusiesRepeat]

I can’t wait for my grand son to be able to use tools. Knipex and Wera here we come.

[@caseyhoke2362]

Another great product is the forged wire strippers. They are awesome and I think for many home jobs they could replace linesman pliers as well as wire strippers.

[@camerontechstuffs]

I like keeping a few different colored paint markers along with my sharpie. If you are taking something apart and need to mark certain parts that need to match back up with each other, color coding makes for very quick reassembly.

[@ACoustaDC]

That's a good idea... If you only have one color.. then use a different number of hash markings.. 1 to 1... the 2 to 2... etc.

[@hovig]

Todd!! Ive been clean for two weeks but watching your video made me relapse. I tried repeating to my self over and over that i didnt need it but i caved and bought more tools, thanks alot Todd! jk great impovements to the last setup. My next puchase will be a knipex pliers wrench or toolcheck plus depending on which ever goes on sale first.

[@MrDochorrible]

Dang this is such a great video. Saves me a ton of time trawling forums, reddit, and other videos honestly. Plus every time you used the "knipex" voiceover I laughed out loud

[@wongster3000]

For stud finder, I've had my Franklin Sensor for years. Reliable, quick to start up (doesn't require a calibration at every start up unlike other sensors) - and has lights to show the width of the stud. I've always found other stud finders just inferior, or just non-functional.

[@meymoto4810]

I came here to call out the same. Has a level bubble and works very well. I’ve been through half a dozen different stud finders including more expensive Bosch ones, Franklin is what I reach for and lives in my tote.

[@strenfoo7396]

I was going to say the same thing. I've had a Franklin for years and love it. I know everyone always suggests magnets but I never liked that method because that just tells you were the drywall installer put the screws and sometimes they're not even in the stud at all, much less in the middle. With the Franklin, you can easily see where the middle of the stud is.

[@patrickweckermann9121]

Bonus points the newer M210 has higher resolution and a the live wire sensor compared to the 710. Worth every penny. No experience with plaster however.....

[@dsgamecube]

@@patrickweckermann9121 I have the M210. Do beware that it does *not* work with 1.2V NiMH rechargeable batteries or Lithium disposables, but it *does* work with Alkaline disposables and Li-Ion rechargeables. Otherwise, it's quite good.

[@millibarman]

Love my Franklin too, but ALL stud finders are nearly useless on plaster walls with lath boards. Magnets help, but it’s still a pain.

[@pauldaufen309]

Thank you so much for doing these videos. They are enjoyable to watch and get me in front of new tools I didn’t know I needed. I’m excited to continue to perfect my kit, and build one out for my son.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Friends laugh at me , my tool storage is a six gallon bucket with a lid , also used as a stool . Full small and large Toyo tool boxes placed within . Vessel has quality and affordable tools . Very Clear and Concise

[@AmandaWoolsey]

I’m usually just here for EDC and camp stuffs, but thought I may find hubby something. Too cute that you kept up the Knipex

[@isellchickens]

One of my favorite power tools is the Milwaukee Installation Driver. It has attachments for right angle and offset and it’s taken over my Surge Impact in use. Great video and I’ll be adding some of your suggestions to my kit soon!

[@ozzmann3217]

I’m a heavy equipment tech have all the tools for that but trying to build out my home garage kit and my home grab and go home jobber kit for when people need help.. I have this same bag but I haven’t perfected mine like this .. sadly I usually grab stuff from work kits to fulfill home obligations and or from my home box for mechanical work and I am attempting to smooth my kit out to do almost all home improvement jobs without robbing from my other assortment of kits this has been very helpful I’m a sucker for quality tools and something like this is Perfect so I appreciate all the work you put into this

[@todd.parker]

Thanks so much. This kind of kit seems perfect for you. I like knowing I can grab it and probably be able to cover most things I run into

[@FowlerAskew]

Totally with you on the meter, the 210E is incredible in that there's basically nothing else like it on the market. It's super small and does clamp measurements on DC with like a 10mA range. If anyone out there is like me and primarily uses their meter for DC, you can reprogram the meter to default to DC mode, and change a bunch of other settings like sleep time and backlight

[@todd.parker]

Wait you can set this to default to DC!?

[@blueclaymations]

@@todd.parker Also it contains a non-contact voltage mode (the upper setting of the dial)

[@TheDunnjo57]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I’ve always wanted to come up with my own version of something similar, but never took the time to do it, but I will now! Thanks! Great video.

[@xferme]

Absolutely agree with most of the points and I would like to emphasize the point about picking up quality tools. Don’t skimp on the important stuff that you use most often. However, It’s okay to pick up a cheap item if you know you will use it a couple times at best.

[@lmlm2500]

Exactly what I do. My pro tool box is high equality. But when I'm out visiting family abroad, I can't exactly ship my tools. So I scavenge around pawn shops or cheap tools for a particular job. I usually end up leaving the cheap tool with them so they have something instead of nothing.

[@brentott6225]

Nice set up! You definitely have a wide variety of tools that actually fit into a fairly small package. Well done!

[@todd.parker]

Thanks, glad it was useful!

[@timkrouse345]

...and clearly doesn't use any of them 😆. j/k - I try to keep my tools spotless as well (at least most of them) 👍

[@chadharvey]

I feel your pain on a studfinder that works well on plaster walls. Also, I use my Husky 15 in 1 painters tool for all sorts of tasks. Worth checking that out as an additional multitool that does way more than it's designed to do.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I have similar tools in my Veto bag. For needle nose I upgraded to the Snap-on LN46AFC. It doesn’t cut soft wire but for other tasks it’s very useful

[@smeten101]

Really appreciate this video, balance of tools and weight is important and often overlooked. Thanks for the spreadsheet.

[@OneGold_777]

Just ordered the Veto street being in cart for months, Thanks for the update, as we use these kits it becomes immediately apparent what is superfluous and necessary

[@todd.parker]

You’ll really like the Veto. Nothing else has the kind of organization they offer

[@MG-bv1vl]

Thank you, for taking the time and putting together the spreadsheet with the all the links and prices!

[@todd.parker]

You bet!

[@jsavage22]

I recommend klein's stubby, im an electrician and I never leave home without it in my pocket. The best feature is that it extends and almost feels like a regular sized screwdriver.... also, ill go ahead and say it. Wera is the $hit :).

[@asoma64]

Which specific stubby do you have

[@colloidalsilver5274]

I like how very well thought out your set up is.

[@todd.parker]

Thanks so much

[@tin1551]

Extremely well done video! Clear, concise. Thank you for all the time and work you’ve put into this as well as all the links and google sheet with the price breakdowns!!! Will be building one with your help after the first of the year.

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iplayzthegames6968]

Im a carpenter by trade and tend to do trim work. The knipex are one of my favourite tools, i always carry them as they are so handy for getting smaller nails out of walls and timber where a hammer wont get enough grip on the head

[@rustydogrustydog9191]

Nice job. I have the same bag with the same estwing hammer. I found I can store it claw side down in between the two main pockets. It take a little maneuvering but it quickly becomes second nature.

[@robert.j.forrest]

This is almost definitely the MOST VALUABLE video for a new (or newly organized) DIYer I've ever seen. AMAZING WORK

[@Captmorgann]

I bought the Milwaukee 2553-20 and its a game changer. I use it for working on furnaces and vaporizers. Makes like so much easier. Really impressed with the m12 fuel line.

[@jbones2121]

Amazing that it’s only 17lbs. At least a few times a week I need a tool for something around the house. And I’m thankful that I can just go to my toolbox or bag and grab exactly what I need for the job at hand. Nothing beats that feeling of repairing or installing something and having exactly the tools you need at hand. Quick and easy and on to something else!

[@J.Wick.]

That M12 Surge is also my favorite tool I think I've ever purchased. It's between that, and the Dewalt 12V Brushless Screwdriver. Between those 2, they handle almost everything.

[@brianstollings6416]

This was absolutely sound advice. Every time I was thinking “but what about…” you covered it almost as soon as I thought it. Nice tool bag sir and great video.

[@HughPecon]

That is an excellent setup. Well done.

[@Issicilies]

This is an awesome tool kit! I think the M12 driver was your best upgrade from the last setup. Been using impacts in different trades for years and the little M12 is so versatile with the locking extension. I have the smaller veto bag and the tape measure clip works well to hold the impact so you don't have to carry it around. I made a paracord lanyard to attach the tape measure on the side of the bag

[@todd.parker]

Thanks for the tips!

[@alittax]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@bryanweaver53]

I use a StudBuddy stud finder. It's essentially just a really strong magnet that finds screw/nail heads. It works great on drywall. You mentioned plaster though, don't know how well it would work there.. It's pretty small though, might be worth throwing in the bag anyway.

[@CamTracey]

Yeah, I was trying to remember what is called. I have a rare earth magnet in my kit that finds the screws holding on the gyprock. You just need to find 1, & measure out from there

[@adamboyle193]

For a stud finder I use a pack of neodymium magnets, as I use them to stick to the drywall screw/nail heads, it also means you don't have to mark the walls with a pencil.

[@dmbassett]

I can tell this channel is going to keep my credit card busy… Dammit😜

[@thomasalison6188]

Nice selection of tools! Thanks for the review!

[@bruceclyne5254]

Nice job. The spread sheet is awesome!👏

[@Phleanix]

Very much appreciate your closing sentiments. When starting out: Buying a small selection of higher quality tools is absolutely the right way of doing things. You can still buy yourself the initial "beater" tools first, but use this as a guide to work out what you use most. Get quality versions of THOSE tools. Expand later when you requirements change and you're able to earn/save more.

[@fezwhy]

This is a great setup! I plan on making something similar for myself as well. Having a bag you can grab with your most used tools is not only handy but a huge time saver.

[@todd.parker]

Exactly, I like knowing I have what I need when I grab this bag and know everything is organized. You’ll like having this kind of setup.

[@oliverallen5324]

I loved this video. More would be great. I move a lot and having well organized tools makes life better. Vet pro packs seem great!

[@todd.parker]

Veto makes great bags because of the organization. I hate those big bags where you just chuck your tools down a hole

[@paytoncash3285]

Wiha slimline insulated bit set with the pico finish insulated blade holder, and the standard size insulated blade holder is a great pick for compact insulated screwdriver work. Pick up a small leather pouch to keep bits in, load in your regular use bits and it takes up almost no space. The kit i bought was around $230 and I would buy it another 5 times if I had to.

[@davidlewis1886]

Subbed - the Knipex pronunciation gag got me. Great way to shut down hecklers.

[@billsmith8339]

I got tired of using a bucket for all my tools, so I searched for "tool kits" and came across your original and this V2 video. I was impressed with your video so much that I went all in! A guy can't have too many tools, so I got just about everything except the meter and measuring items (but of course I had to have the Milwaukee driver!) and it ran about $1115 including taxes. I did get both SAE and metric Wera sets so that added a bit ... The next few days will be like Christmas ;-) Thanks for all your efforts to put a video like this together!

[@todd.parker]

Wow, that will be an amazing Amazon delivery!

[@charlottecunninghammtb]

‘Knipex’ 🤣🤣. Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Clint3029]

An amazing kit! Really appreciate your video and all of the links.

[@todd.parker]

Glad you like it!

[@fabbro9999]

Great tools, the M12 Surge kills. Love Wera and Wiha, Klein also makes quality stuff.

[@ryanwhite5482]

The twin grips are the underrated add here. Since adding them to my tool bag, they've been my first choice when tackling almost anything pliers related.

[@romasato]

What a beautiful set of tools. Great selection of "Knipex" as well, i have an almost identical setup. I work on electrical. All I can recommend to you is a vessel electric screwdriver for light screwing/fine electrical work, smaller than dremel driver and light weight, wont strip fine screws and can be used manually as a hand driver. For when my m12 series is just too powerful/cumbersome.

[@lastbesttool]

Great Vid. Thanks! I have an ancient Stanley 77-255 stud finder that works great in plaster. It has three depth settings, and my old lath and plaster house gave it a workout. Score on the Knipex overdub. The nipex police are out in force on KZbin.

[@Brian-Burke]

I just found your channel yesterday and I love it. You and I have very similar opinions on tools, especially buying quality. Subscribed!

[@digitalghost81]

Enjoyed video nice tool collection. I’m going to pick up a couple things you showed 👍

[@hoslogistics]

What’s that old saying “ Buy once, cry once.” I always believe in buying the best tool you can afford and not buy a cheap tool several times. Nice kit, honestly, it’s the dream kit.

[@michaelprovenzano1895]

Vaco, who is owned by Klein, makes an identical flip socket set in metric. The sockets are even interchangeable from the Klein to the Vaco. Great stuff!

[@EnnTomi1]

cheap tool definitely has its places, knowing what to use for what application is key. great video and showing all the options we have nowadays !

[@SilentEarthMovers]

Agreed about BIFL. When starting out, and either short on funds, or unsure how much you'll use which tools, I'd complement that philosophy with buying used. So many solid tools with plenty of life to be had at tool swaps, garage sales, etc. And I'll probably never replace my 50+ year old nail setters, center punches, pipe wrench, etc. The designs are classic, and (for the most part) haven't really changed since then. And you can even score some on same great electric tools... my first drill press was a used Delta, before I had any business owning a Delta...

[@todd.parker]

Great call on used tools. 100% agree

[@ryanwhite5482]

The first of these videos inspired me to put together a tool bag like this using a lot of the same tools. I was using a bigger bag from the start so already added a small Bosch impact and full sized hammer. I was surprised to see some substitutions (Wera compact drivers) but they make sense given the bag size. I've been avoiding the Veto bag because of its price but the larger Husky bag I'm using gets quite heavy as I tend to load it up too much. Glad you made an update video and I definitely love this kind of content!

[@todd.parker]

Thanks for watching both videos. Yeah this bag is quite small but it keeps me honest. I’ve been researching tool bags again and still feel like the Veto bags can’t be beat as far as organization. So many just have some outside pockets and a huge inner space that’s just a black hole. Look for them used on marketplace

[@ryanwhite5482]

@@todd.parker Well, just made the leap and picked up both the TP-LC and the Tool Check Plus. Your videos were a "bad" influence on me, between the first video and this one now I almost have the same tool kit. You're right on the reasonings behind each choice though! I was very close to returning the TP-LC for the TP XL almost immediately until I figured out a different hammer solution. I attached one of those coated metal wire keychains to one of the handle rings and I can slip the 12" hammer through and it holds it on the outside of the bag. If you're on reddit, I might have to post a tool bag pic and tag you.

[@todd.parker]

@ryanwhite5482 awesome, I’m on Reddit and would like to see your setup

[@ryanwhite5482]

@@todd.parker I posted my setup to r/tools today. I commented earlier but it included a link which might have gotten it auto deleted.

[@opulentcorners6277]

@@ryanwhite5482 nice! Where can we see it? How to find you?

[@willb3018]

Those Knipex Twin Grips are great. Use them far more than I imagined.

[@elbuggo]

Among the 5 tools I use the most is a 10" Japanese prybar. I have one like yours myself, but I never use it. Another of my 5 most used tools is a Knipex Concreters' Nipper. A card scraper is another one.

[@briangrady365]

I have a studbuddy magnetic studfinder. Never failed to find a stud and also handy for knowing where the screws are.

[@SilentEarthMovers]

Yes! I almost returned a Milwaukee cobalt drill bit set before even trying it out, because the case is so bad. Terrible labeling. Painful to get the bits in and out. But then I finally tried one of the bits, and it's so good. Swapping them out into an old case makes so much sense!

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, dunno why I hadn’t thought of it earlier. I always had a drill case, bit case, and neither was right. Just pick a good case and load it up yourself

[@DanielMores]

Knipex, Wera ... good stuff!

[@SykesAJ]

Exceptionally useful video, thanks for putting something so thorough together. The spreadsheet of links is the icing on the cake!

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Drpepperspray1010]

Sounds like you haven’t slept in years just to find the perfect tools

[@user-lk8cp1df6z]

Haha I have lost sleep too

[@thebloxxer22]

In response to the Stud Finder, I use a Zircon HD55. Works well, and has current detection so that electrocution is avoided.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

nothing feels better than when you build your own toolkit, ive built mine up over a few years and love my knipex tools, the pliers wrench gets used a lot.

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, I like knowing why each thing is there and that I made the best choice for my needs.

[@stringlarson1247]

Great kit. The Estwing caught my eye in the thumbnail as I used to play Little League ball across the street from their plant. We could feel the ground bounce from the massive drop forges. I also have a bunch of their tools, many of which are 40+ years old.

[@todd.parker]

Cool story!

[@AuthenTech]

Wow, sweet kit! I'll definitely buy some of those through your links. Great work

[@todd.parker]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. I watch your channel all the time so that’s high praise.

[@AuthenTech]

@@todd.parker - That's awesome to hear, thank you. (I just bought a *ton* of stuff through your links, thanks again for all your hard work putting this clean and efficient video together.)

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I have many of the same tools as you and agree with your selections. I recommend the Sofirn IF23 flashlight if you can fit a slightly larger flashlight - it is USB C rechargeable and doubles as a battery bank. It has a 4000lm main light and a 1000lm side light that can be used as a work light. Also recommend using a cheap rechargeable headlamp with the LED band on the front and the regular light on the side - the front wide band is great for working on stuff.

[@todd.parker]

Sounds like a nice upgrade, this is a cheap-o flashlight

[@AB-jm3iu]

Very comprehensive tools bag, the tools are so clean as if they were never used.

[@todd.parker]

Don't want to scratch 'em

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Good video I am constantly looking to make things better and easier to carry around. Your bag is really impressive at only 17 lbs completely full. Very tempting to set my go to tool bag up this way for rentals

[@jayjayhooksch1]

I used to carry a kit like this, it was very enjoyable to kit and build out. However I eventually came to despise it; it was just too heavy. Now I keep a small bag near my tool chests and fill it with the tools I need for whatever specific task I'm going to tackle that day. Then when I'm finished all of the tools get returned to their spots in my chests. It is a bit more time consuming but it beats lugging 60lbs of tools up and down multiple stairs to hang a picture at my mother in law's house.

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, I get so mad when I need to make multiple trips to do a basic task like hanging a photo or unclogging a sink and for that, this is perfect. As part of this, I’ve been whittling down my tools so this isn’t a grab and go kit, it’s now My Tools and just grab extra things like the Surge, jigsaw, 3/8” rackets, or electrical tools for bigger projects so I’ll probably stick with it. That mindset shift changed everything for me but if you’re someone who needs a lot of tools (mechanic, trades) then it’s a different story

[@PhilipBlank]

Not sure if I should be proud or embarrassed that every tool you showed I thought “Hey I already have that exact tool!” lol love the assortment! Item I’d highly recommend tossing in there is the ICON Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35 Piece - Item 58074. Don’t love that it’s ICON, but it’s made by Facom Tools, absolutely love it, very high quality and I now have 2 sets!

[@ZachRuizz]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for sharing!!

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steve99912]

Great setup..one of the best I have seen

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Recently added that Klein stick with the sockets myself. Great piece. Get a little 6 or 8" alligator locking pliers. It's like a third hand.

[@ToolsandTime]

That's one well set-up tool kit!

[@YoSpiff]

A useful piece and the closest I have seen yet for my own needs. I work on industrial printers and frequently have to travel by air. So I need something compact that closes completely with minimal empty space, as it has to go in checked luggage. My solution has been a "tactical" admin bag with several small molle pouches attached. I use a Fluke 101 for a meter. Nice and small with replaceable leads, which is important for me as I often need to get leads into very tiny connectors. It doesn't do amperage, however. But when I thought about it, I've never had to check current in the sort of troubleshooting I do. I saw a few tools in your bag that were very familiar, and a couple of others that I will consider obtaining. For flashlights, I like the "Slim" series from Nebo. Strong magnets on the bases, so I can attach them almost anywhere on the frame of the equipment. If I need a tool that I don't normally carry, I can always find a Home Depot wherever I am.

[@MarcusCreates]

Super video Todd. Haven’t seen one as good as this on tools. 😊

[@todd.parker]

Thanks 👍

[@joutilas]

This was a really handy video, much appreciated. Too many crap tools in my toolbag that I regret buying...

[@todd.parker]

Oh man, me too. I did this video to help people just stick to the stuff you really need to start. I’ve wasted so much money

[@kelkev85]

I have a very similar tool kit in a veto open style tool bag, the medium sized one otmc I believe. My 1/4” zyklop set has pretty much replaced my tool check plus which I never thought would happen. I use a 3/8 zyklop and it’s a full set of both mm and sae which are kept vertically in the center compartment, fits perfect but definitely makes the setup bigger and heavier then what you have.

[@todd.parker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@feedmyEgo_guts]

Was planning on trying to make a kit and this was so helpful. One tool that is a must for my bad is a rubber mallet it seems i always find a use for it

[@todd.parker]

Good call. Would be nice to find a rubber cover for my hammer to avoid carrying 2

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Nitecore makes a nice little combo lantern/flashlight/powerbank that I love for dark corners and a phone battery backup.

[@jasonjayalap]

Thank you. Suggestions: The 12v driver can't both be strong enough to break the non-impact wera sockets, yet not strong enough to replace the allen keys (with impact hex bits). Put the driver where the allen keys are! One of two sets of sockets and bits can be ditched or combined (In other words, it might be excessive to have a mini 1/4" ratchet, regular 1/4", 12v driver, regular sockets, regular bits, impact sockets, impact bits). Now everything might fit in the bag (which was supposed to limit you :).

[@todd.parker]

Good call. I bought some of these things before they really tried to reduce things down. Shows I can go further. I do like having an Allen key set for working on bikes and stuff like that though I agree it’s low on the priority list since I can use the bits in the ratchet or screwdriver or Surge. Makes you realize how many redundant tools we all feel compelled to get

[@johnhoward6201]

A set of tiny zip ties in different colors is very useful for a multitude of tasks. I use them to identify cables in a double socket where the cables are all the same color and I want to just replace the socket without changing the wiring.

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I've come to the conclusion that I carry far more tools than necessary! Though I'm just a self-employed gardener, I get asked to do all manner of jobs, and try to be prepared for everything!

[@audiquattro3963]

Nice kit. OLFA 9766 Scissors would be a good upgrade on your shears.

[@emarr3720]

I love the Surge. I bought the Milwaukee Installation driver in my search for a soft hitting driver that wouldn’t strip Delicate screws after stripping the screw on the tip of a stem & having to empty my entire linen closet to get the stem out!! What I really needed was the Surge bc of the very controllable variable speed control. & it’s quiet to boot. I have Walabot instead of the Zircon, which makes you 2nd guess all the time. I don’t use a measuring tape. I find it more useful to use a laser distance finder (Huepar) & for anything under 6’ I use a folding ruler (Hultafors A61). The best wire strippers are knipex. The Precistrip or my fav the knipex 12 12 13 I like the Veto idea of keeping by the bench & using the contents than just doing a grab & go when needed.

[@todd.parker]

Awesome, thanks for all the recs!

[@midiyr]

This is an incredible video. I have always been intimidated by buying quality (but pricey) tools, so I always resorted to purchasing the cheapest Husky set I found on the shelf. I have a 40-pound tool bag stuffed with tools and sets I NEVER use! This guide has been incredibly insightful, and I'm super excited to upgrade my EDC Toolkit with some of your tool recommendations. Thank You!

[@todd.parker]

Thanks! You know, that’s exactly why I started making these tool videos. I kept buying random tools and kits I didn’t need from big box stores and wanted to boil it down to just the stuff I need as an average guy who doesn’t work on cars (wrenches and a million sockets look cool but aren’t needed). Turns out, you don’t need that much so you can invest in better stuff where it matters.

[@lmlm2500]

Buy a particular tool when you need it. Saves buying big 'deal' boxes. I must admit, I'm a sucker for a deal.

[@jontnoneya3404]

LOVE IT! I like how the Wera bits will fit a variety of drivers, that's really important but hard to find. While I love Klein tools, their multi-bit drivers don't really work with well with standard bit sets. I 100% DO NOT appreciate Klein doing this. They need to make their tools work with standard sized bits cuz we've all got millions of them and don't need more. Also I saw a mini Knipex dual plier set on Amazon. It has the pliers wrench and cobra pliers but in the smaller size. Anyways great vid and I really love this whole set. Well done.

[@jmh033089]

I'm going to make this kit, this is a handyman wet dream set up

[@maproductions8495]

Great video! Real clean and clear love it!

[@todd.parker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@adamperry154]

Best stud finder, even in plaster, is a super strong magnet such as The Stud Buddy or the Rack-A-Tiers stud ball. It finds the fasteners holding the drywall or the lathe to the studs.

[@marko11kram]

Well done kit!

[@sixxtwo4785]

First I was like this guy needs an Klien 11-in-one... Then bam! A smaller more nimble version. Nice!