Tools That A Beginner Should Buy

[@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

[@edwardhuang2475]

The best introduction of car tools. Thank you !

[@gojuanito1164]

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

[@williamhendrix3253]

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

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

That was very very informative. A lot of details, I never thought about. Just one question, you didn't suggest air tools. Any reason? Because I think the battery powered tools are rather expensive compared with air tools with compressor.

[@jasonfoster8871]

To run an impact wrench that will do what his Milwaukee will do you need an air compressor that's over $500. If you work at a shop can use shop air. If wrenching from home cheaper to buy cordless. Mechanics also use drills here and there so nice to get into Milwaukee, DeWalt etc. Also nice not to deal with air hose

[@joepape2229]

90scars and trucks still used SAE not Metric

[@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

[@ASEmastermechanic]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@danf8047]

Tools/power tools to men are what shoes and purses are to women hahaha

[@50sKid]

totally

[@x1134x]

Yes, especially when you compare Snap-on to Manolos.

[@chaytonruijsenaars3971]

lol true, i have a box of harbor freight tools i beat the shit out of and they take it very well, if i was a girl i would wear cheep clothes, cheep shoes, have a small cheep purse and still be better at my job than snobby girls that talk shit cause they think price equals quality. snap on tools are not for utility they are for status

[@timrobles5417]

Shittt and we tell them they're crazy and they tell us we are crazy

[@timrobles5417]

@@chaytonruijsenaars3971 hahahahahha nices

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelc1154]

They purposely skip important sockets so you come back to buy their stuff

[@GH-oi2jf]

The 16mm is covered by 5/8”. Such a set is an add-on for someone who has SAE tools.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :( ).

[@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!

[@mrharleytx6813]

1.5x

[@jeffbarnard348]

Also add a JIS standard screw driver for Japanese cars and bikes. They might look like Philips heads, but they're not. Wish I knew this sooner.

[@firebladex8586]

I've tried so hard to find JIS. I work on Japanese stuff alot and Phillips #2 doesn't fit right. The only JIS tips I could find at the store is #0 and #1

[@trubbyrubbish]

@@firebladex8586 VESSEL is a good brand for JIS screwdrivers, you can find them on Amazon

[@treycannington3583]

They skip 16mm because it's the same as a 3/8 SAE......11mm is 7/16 and 19 mm is 3/4....when equivelants occur they often skip....

[@98triffid]

Thank you for calling that out. That's quite acceptable in a "combined" set. There are omissions on cheap metric sets for sure but this set covers that.

[@billherzog5375]

Mmm the student has become the master Daniel son haha

[@desertratedc9596]

I'd rather they leave the Metric and take the equivalent SAE out.

[@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?

[@optimusmikey]

my Chevy is a 2002, my Ford is 1999, my Jeep is a 1996 and I need SAE sockets to work on them

[@takeadayofff]

Then what happened?

[@traviskeyser7495]

There is no SAE sizes on on 2002 Chevy, I know this for a 100% fact

[@debtminer4976]

@@traviskeyser7495 2012 equinox, traverse etc.. requires 1-1/4 shallow, to get the oil filter out. Same for 2016.. can't speak for other yrs and models, but imperial is still around. Think they do this to be pricks.

[@azmudrat]

@@traviskeyser7495 my 2002 chevy has SAE.

[@Constipatedoverlord]

@@debtminer4976 or just use a 32mm. Gets everything just fine for me

[@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

[@transport21]

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

[@xXCigarXx]

Tektons tools are top notch,I love em.

[@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.

[@sqike001ton]

The skips are usually a SAE clone in a mixed kit

[@worldofzap]

Agreed thinking a 16 mm is close to 5/8

[@98triffid]

This exact thing

[@sqike001ton]

@WHO WHO WALKWA in alot of smaller form factor kits the skips usually have a metric or SAE that is similar to it an example is a 16mm is close enough to 5/8. Then they can save some room and expense buy skipping one of the 2.

[@Historiot]

The sae thing is not correct. A 1980's ford truck is exclusively sae, and that's true going into the 90's. Chevy trucks from the 90s are mixed sae and metric, and I still see sae fasteners on newer shit today. So it's wrong to say you don't need sae as a tech it depends on the shit you work on

[@50sKid]

Could it be because there are some SAE sizes which are equivalent to metric sizes? Are you always going to your SAE's first and finding that they fit, rather than the other way around?

[@Historiot]

50sKid I'm gonna say no, I do work on 3/4 ton and up trucks ranging from the 80's till early 2000's so again it may be different. Some older as well as some newer vehicles as well and I'd agree if you work on new cars metric will take you further than sae but sae was still in use much later than what's stated in video. So as someone who still works on older diesels and gas trucks/construction equipment I still need sae. Good video regardless

[@50sKid]

Oh yeah, diesels and big trucks totally still sae or a mix

[@AK74Man87]

Right, my 80 Malibu is SAE

[@TheMotocross4life]

BricksOfButter yup I was replacing the head on a gmc s15 and everything was metric up until the head bolts and bolts that attach to head are all standard

[@x1134x]

23:16 DON'T Buy new wrenches, scour craigslist, ebay, and pawnshops for *used* wrench sets, you can buy american wrenches for almost asian prices and snap-on/matco/mac at mid-grade prices if you just put in a little effort.

[@TribbleBot]

At a garage sale just down the street I scored a set of Williams long-handled box wrenches for $20.

[@fakiirification]

craftsman today is junk. better off with harbor freight stuff. its all the same steel. lol

[@TribbleBot]

Probably the same factories too!

[@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

[@papatorr3669]

Just looked this up: SAE established early 1900's. Metric established 100 years earlier in 1799! Imperial system standardized (?) 1824 (who cares right?) English measurements went back to combination of Anglo-Saxon and Roman measurements, OK that's purely historical. So why didn't we just stick with Metric to begin with?

[@marsbase3729]

I agree, metric is so much easier to deal with

[@frajim29]

Capitalism? More products to sell? Idk just guessing lol

[@franktib]

if u were a tradesman u would know why sae is used.

[@marsbase3729]

@@franktib why not just tell us?

[@takeadayofff]

Metric was for scientists and their fancy expensive rulers. Inches were for commoners who could only afford the privilege to keep their own thumbs and sticks. A variety of thread pitch and depth was established much later in regards to metallurgy of the time, because tensile limits.

[@snowpro90]

S&K all the way. Their sets don't skip.

[@snowpro90]

Aaron Whipple- just from experience.

[@jimmyraythomason1]

@@snowpro90 I still have many SK tools, wrenches and sockets I bought in 1974 and have used professionally on a daily basis. The ratchets gave up after a mere 25 years.

[@saturnmedia1]

Have you seen SK’s website? Go check their prices. It’s hilariously expensive. Retardedly expensive.

[@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?

[@Aaron-hd8ql]

My first truck I learned to only use 6 point the hard way I was young and changed my oil with a 12 point and rounded it off had to have a mobil mechanic come fix it lol he asked what did you do I told him i used this socket and he said well here is your first lesson get rid of your 12 point and only use 6.

[@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.

[@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-

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

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.

[@kainoasanchez1426]

If you dont want to skip sizes make sure it says MASTER SET ...

[@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?

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

I will not knowingly buy Chinese tools. I did it once. I should have known better even then.

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

Most of the time you pay for what you get. Quality cost money and these tool companies know it too.

[@kllgrogto5838]

I really hate tool sets that have skips!! Damn you craftsman!!

[@xXCigarXx]

Tekton never skips anything,I love them for it. Plus their tools are top notch for a reasonable price too.

[@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.

[@markharrisllb]

I do wish we had Harbour Freight in the UK.

[@Saikocity]

I'm thinking of buying the harbor freight torx sockets... My girl's 92 mustang uses them on the brakes.. WTF.. but most likely I'll get some Gearwrench or OTC brand ones..

[@50sKid]

Pedro Hernandez believe me the harbor freight ones are really good. I have yet to break a single one, yet I’ve broken other brands that I have bought. Dunno about the ones you mentioned though

[@rustyjeep2469]

It should actually be Hex fasteners on the brakes rather than Torx FYI, I believe mine were 7mm, I had a Foxbody for many years... unless some weird off brand aftermarket calipers are using Torx fasteners on brakes, but that sounds like a terrible idea....

[@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.

[@bathtubfart8991]

If the head on your swivel ratchet loosens. Use a torx bit to tighten it. Problem solved. It happens on my Pittsburg and my Snap-On. I haven’t replaced one yet

[@50sKid]

True you can, but the first designs of these ratchets had a different kind of shim inside there and no matter how much you tighten it, it wouldn't stiffen up and I eventually stripped the screw, so that's why I replaced it that time. Another time I bent the ratchet at the u-joint.

[@canadian_wolf8395]

Metric is better than sae in my opinion

[@takeadayofff]

I was going to buy twice as many tools, but then wasted half of my money on gambling ;-)

[@HardKnocksForge]

Craftsman are not apex tools. They are owned now by Stanley black and decker, which is a better company, just for the fact they make Proto tools. Apex is matco and gearwrench which are fine tools, but apex has closed down American companies like Allen and Armstrong, after acquiring them, in favor of chinese manufacturing. A dead blow or lead hammer would be very beneficial to a 'starting kit' as they are way less likely to muck something up bashing around threaded parts and fasteners.

[@50sKid]

So Stanley Black and Decker has bought the Craftsman tool line, but that doesn't mean they have shifted the production of those tools to their actual factories yet. The whole Craftsman line has multiple manufacturers who make the tools, with Apex being the one making the hand tools, which they continue to do. Stanley has just taken the place of "Sears" as the owners of the brand. Also, Apex is not Matco--Matco WAS owned by the conglomerate Danaher until they spun it off into a separate company called Fortive. Apex was owned by Danaher as well at some point and got sold to a different conglomerate. But Matco and Apex were always separate companies with separate tool brands and factories and such. Interestingly, Apex still makes the Craftsman Professional and Industrial lines in the USA where the consumer tools used to be made. I didn't know that Apex was killing Armstrong and Allen--that sucks!

[@HardKnocksForge]

50sKid Yeah apex has a history of killing off American companies but that may have rubbed off on them by danaher, who knows. Matco is still owned by danaher as far as I can tell, but you're right they aren't under the same umbrella of apex anymore. Matco has been absorbed into their industrial technologies numbers for danaher on their 2015 earnings report. I haven't heard of fortive so I'll have to do some digging. Tools and the companies that own them have always been an interest of mine. As far as craftsman, I have their old school professional tools back from 2000 when I bought my tools for tech school. Craftsman no longer makes a professional line of hand tools, unless you want to count a few power tools. Craftsman was trying to reinvigorate a made in USA line of tools again in late 2016 under the 'industrial' tool line which was basically a renamed professional line, but it never took off. People have been hating on craftsman for so long that the damage has been done for the foreseeable future, unless Stanley brings them back to USA production, which has been the talk in the seedy underbelly of the internet tool forums. All the tools I have that are craftsman that were 'farmed out' such as pliers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc... were all done by Ideal, Western Forge, Lisle and Wilde. As far as socket, ratchet, and wrench production I'm guessing that those are made in the same factories as Apex stuff, either in Taiwan (2nd best Asian factories) or china. I love my craftsman stuff and would love for them to come back to the USA for production, but only time, and bottom lines in the black, will tell.

[@HardKnocksForge]

I've been hearing a lot lately, and even more today, that Stanley will be bringing back the Craftsman brand to be made here in the states again. Some say it's because of the bad reputation for moving jobs overseas, others are saying it's because of Trump pushing for more manufacturing jobs to come back to the USA. We all know if Stanley backs out and decides to manufacture in china Trump will tweet about it. Really I don't care how it gets brought back to the states just as long as it happens.

[@joshleduc1771]

Knocks, Whatever happened to the idea of producing products and pricing them so that the people making them can also afford to buy them? Like Ford with the Model T. If we aren't producing the products here how is anybody going to be able to afford to buy them? That is the number one reason I think Japanese auto makers decided to start building cars here. Along with not having to deal with ports and salty air ruining things long before there time.

[@daveedvalds3326]

Hard Knocks Forge My speculation is stanley will consider reinvigorating the craftsman brand after the demise of Sears. Currenty under contract with stanley, Sears can put Craftsman on any tool they want, no matter what the quality. SEARS IS BLEEDING CASH.... So they will be gone in one to three years.

[@2a-auto487]

Wrong! 12 point allow you to get on a fastener at smaller angular increments. They are not only for 12 point fasteners.

[@samobalco5744]

dont forget to get a torque wrench so you dont over tighten bolts

[@gregsmith332]

Jason is 100% against the use of torque wrenches and I think the reason for that is because: 1) he's lazy 2) his sponsor, Milwaukee, doesn't make a decent low price torque wrench. Their Fuel M12 torque wrench cost $700 and is geared towards electricians.

[@aust4105]

A lot American cars into the late 2000s still commonly had a random mix of SAE and Metric, and in the 90s and early 2000s there were still American cars which had 90% SAE. Unless you're focusing on Japanese or European, SAE is still very much functional. At least outside of the rust belt, there's tons of 90s cars and trucks still around with SAE.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jamesf9610]

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

[@DeezNuts-el4zi]

Stay away from harbor freight the best us tool company you can buy for pro use is S-K but there not to expensive for a home owner but sk is like the same as snap on and my snap on guy even told me that cuz he said a lot of his tools are sk at Home and he doesn’t see a difference from the sk socket or the snap on. But your completely wrong about 12 point sockets defiantly buy them because in a tight space there a lot easier to get on the head of the bolt than a six point would. And those new craftsman tools are shit. That harbor freight ratchet I bought because at the time I couldn’t find my snap on at the time so I was like five minutes from harbor freight so I went in there and then bought it, brought it to the shop 3rd day after the teeth freakin striped and it was a 17m bolt thank god I did end up finding my snap on.

[@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.

[@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!"

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

They skip the 16 because the set has a 5/8 so thats your 16. Its a complete set. Skipping the 12mm is just stupid

[@SilchmuellerEpicnezz]

12 points can be used on 6 point sockets and will not strip the 6 point so they are good sockets to start,

[@50cts]

7 mm hex is essential for BMW brakes. Often skiped. 9 mm is sometimes used at VW brakes. Also often skiped. I definitely would not recommend a impact tools for beginners. I think it is one of the Most abused Tool by mechanics. You Never use it to tighten screws or nots! Use (torque)wrenches or spanners! I also think a torque wrench up to 100 Nm is good for absolute beginners to get an idea how tight different screws should be. Well you can also get an idea when losen them but I like to use the exact right torque. A 36 mm socket is required to change the oil filter of BMW M54/M52(TU) engine. 32 mm spanner for the fan clutch of those engines.

[@michaeldaniel8736]

Sebastian Pfennig I actual use swivel, nano, standard socket and working on my BMW I have not seen any problems also I agree Mercedes and BMW do net to be torque according to spec

[@rustyjeep2469]

7 mm hex on some Ford calipers as well.

[@starastronomer]

I agree...way too much use of impact tools when putting on fasteners. Use hand tools.

[@mrtaktiks]

Just watched Code P0701. Nice, thorough presentation. I currently use a Blue Driver but their manual is incomplete. Sure information is provided but how would I know some of the parameters of the readings should be? 1.Is there a source of BD tutorials that are at or near your level? 2. Watched the 5yr. old tool recommendations. What would be a good diy bidirectional scanner that can isolate misfires? Currently working on a BMW 0701 and a Cadillac Northstar misfire issue. Thank you. If you are able to answer a qu5now and then I'd gladly contribute.

[@kareemgalaroza822]

They skip socket sizes no 16mm?? The most important socket?? (:-D is your cars bolts and nuts mostly 16mm? My car has a 16mm deep socket and its for the spark plug

[@backwoodshippie9621]

SK is the only American made company that never skips numbers in every case they sell

[@robertcraciun9587]

Backwoods Hippie snap on, Mac, Williams, proto, and Wright do not skip neither.

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

Lol the buddy system... That was nice

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

If you're a beginner, go to the resale shop. You will break tools. Get cheap ones and replace them with higher quality as you progress. (i.e. destroy them). You may decide to take up bookkeeping and not need them anyway.

[@jameschanner3765]

When i first started on the diesel line in a ford dealer my trainer told me to get a good 1/4 set and we barely used 3/8 drive it was either 1/4 or 1/2

[@50sKid]

Wow, that is interesting. I would say they all have their place and everyone has his personal preference and nobody is wrong if they prefer to use a 1/4" set as their daily. Except that they're doing it wrong and 3/8 is the best. ;-)

[@jameschanner3765]

50sKid well we were turning 50-70hrs a wk so something right

[@papatorr3669]

I honestly never noticed that they made 1/4" impact sockets. Will look into it. Can't you muscle 1/4"?

[@jamesf9610]

Papa Torr those weren't very popular until very recently now that the 1/4 battery impact drivers have become viable and popular now everyone is making 1/4 impact sockets

[@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.

[@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

[@Dcook85]

At the risk of being lynched, I have to say for generic stuff that is budget friendly, Husky has been pretty good to me. I'm not saying they're the highest quality, but many times you just need a tool that does the job and works without breaking the bank and Husky is pretty good for that.

[@50sKid]

Nothing wrong with Husky or Kobalt man. I'm actually digging kobalt these days, they have nice looking stuff. Haven't bought any of it yet because I don't want yet another socket set lol.

[@xXCigarXx]

My Husky set got me through like 10 years of working on on my Camaro and Civic before I lost or had enough pieces "borrowed" to make me mad I can't find things sometimes and ended up buying super complete really nice tekton metric sets and ratchets.

[@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

[@JorgeGarcia-cl7of]

Horrible Freight

[@m7silvestri]

Basic tools needed is wrenches, ratchets, sockets, screw drivers, & a long breaker bar. Once jobs get more complex; extensions, universal joints, pliers, vise grips, and Allen wrenches are also important to have. Power tools and ratcheting wrenches are really nice to have but are not important. Notice how he never mentioned an adjustable wrench. Never use and adjustable wrench because they are very prone to rounding bolts and nuts. If you need the tools ASAP, Harbor Freight is the way to go. Get just the basics, socket set and wrenches. They are cheap, work just fine, and have a life time warranty In the mean time, save your money and save for decent tools. If you do not need tools right away or have enough tools to get your job done and saving, spend the money on the brand that matches what you need the tools for. If you are a mechanic, by professional grade tools like Photo and Snap On. If you are someone that does things every once in a while, stay with the Huskey or Kobalt brand. You can go with the Craftsman brand but I think that they are over priced for what they are and for the quality of which they are. They are a great brand but over priced and they are not what they use to be and their sets lack parts. You can get more in a Huskey or Kobalt brand for the same money and still have the same warranty. The companies that this guy is listing are also good brands for tools.

[@niteninja0133]

No you use the 11mm on driveshafts that havethe strap that holds the ujoint in

[@Alexitocubanito]

Hello Sr. I'm not a mechanic by any means but I can afford to buy a decent tool box like Extreme Tools 41″ 6-Drawer Deluxe Tool Cart or Extreme Tools 72″ x 30″ Deep, 19 Drawers Triple Bank Roller Cabinet. I just work on my own cars and I have a lot of tools. What do you recommend for just a home guy of those 2 options???????

[@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

[@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

[@themodernrenaissanceman2855]

I use a 20 MM socket every once in a while when Ford lug nuts get so swollen that not even a 19.5 MM will fit on it. Other than that though, it's pretty much never used. But definitely still worth it to have.

[@thecollector6629]

I've seen alot of these budget get started videos they never recomend just buying a 2-300 peice ratchet socket set instead of buying them individually...they are only 99$ ish bucks for a nice set then a few hundred in wrenches and screwdrivers and you got enough tools to basically take a whole car apart for about 300 bucks

[@aguilayserpiente]

Buy a complete 200pc tool set with sockets/socket wrenches, pliers, and screw drivers for $100, e.g. Husky or generic on eBay. Those sets come with 70+ tooth ratchets. Separately, buy 24 or 36 tooth ratchet set for your heavy work. Save the 70t for your fine/narrow work. You can have all of that for $140, the price of one $nap On wrench.

[@SE45CX]

And a workshop manual for your specific car! Nothing suck more to have your car in pieces and then you realize your missing essential tool X. Or reading the manual and you'll sure the job is way over your head.

[@GH-oi2jf]

I can’t believe he said Chinese quality was “basically the same.” No. An occasional socket from Taiwan, maybe, but your ratchets and most important sockets should be “Made in USA.”

[@juamart448]

What a waste of my time.11 is used alot

[@steelernation1989]

You'll find that professional or hobbyist. You'll never find a 10 mil socket. They're the unicorns of a workshop

[@craigadamkelly]

I have old craftsman made in USA and I have some new craftsman they are not the same quality they might be okay for a new hobbyist but if you're looking to go professional you need to find usa-made professional tools at least the stuff you're going to be using all the time

[@lovetolearn5253]

I agree with 99% but I hate grey pneumatics ratchet. I love their duo sockets freaking amazing. If I was starting out again with what I know now, i would buy a grey pneumatic duo socket set, snap on ratchets and Milwaukee power tools.

[@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

[@rickyparrish2570]

The reason it skips the 16mm is because it came with a 5/8. A 5/8 is a 16mm. If it came with both of them then it would have 2 of the same socket with different markings. Doesnt make sense for a set like this.

[@donaldpainter956]

Buy a top quality 1/4 drive socket set and rachet it will be the most used because it will fit in tight spots if it's cheap then it won't last long and I agree about 6 points and if it's store bought it will be 12 point and buy sets with no skips at all

[@jeffreyfell3764]

My company sells craftsman now that sears went out of business and we do warranty claim, let me tell you the 30/40 ratchets and sockets and breaker bars and wrench’s that come in a day broken as fuck, I’m a mechanic at night and these guys are actually breaking them not using a cheater on the end and these guys are all going to harbor freight sad to say.. #snapon

[@dannysautorepair]

Milwaukee makes some of the best tools.

[@2950al]

I was surprised not to see any info about torque wrenches. I am about to strip my m52tu intake manifold and valve cover, maybe even VANOS and my biggest fear is over tightening bolts! Any advice would be appreciated :)

[@50sKid]

True, but I didn't think it was something for a bigger. Best to get an idea what it feels like to actually torque something by hand first, otherwise you'll never learn to catch those times when your torque wrench is clearly set wrong and you can obviously feel you're going to snap the bolt you're torquing.

[@viperxstnitrotruck]

Never use a flat head as a chisel, you just end up fucking the screwdriver up and use a pickle fork for steering parts along with a 4lb sledge makes life 10000times easier

[@blakaxe]

Would you recommend buying a 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor so you can reuse the 3/8 socket set and 1/2 in breaker bar

[@pgadam5301]

Why don’t the socket wrenches have the configuration knobs at the bottom, (like the ones I saw in Chris fix’s this video.)

[@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 😁

[@demetrisa.8571]

I don't know why but maybe I'm the only one that hates electric rachets..i don't know why...maybe is the sound?

[@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

[@nathanpellman3600]

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

[@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