50 Tools You Need To Survive Life | 1 - 10

[@wranglerstar]

HERE ARE MY TOP 10 TOOL PICS !!! Wilton Sledge Hammer: goo.gl/rjZr8H Side Cutters: goo.gl/GhhxGM Chalk Box: goo.gl/qMs4Y6 Putty Knife Scraper: goo.gl/JHQHkc Klein 11 in 1 Screwdriver: goo.gl/onHoFp Electric Jig Saw: goo.gl/52jpth Vice Grip: goo.gl/YVg9Z5 Drill Bit Set: goo.gl/cb1fvZ Crescent Wrench: goo.gl/3uSZzY Pliers: goo.gl/QQeFer Total cost of all ten tools $300.66 These tools are Amazon affiliate links, thank you.

[@sheogorath2657]

Wranglerstar Love your vids ma dude keep going forward

[@leifsimmons2464]

Are you not considering everyday items, such as forks, spoons, etc as tools?

[@nunyubiznezz]

Wranglerstar There's one tool missing from your 50 . . . *this* *channel!*

[@ScottSmith-fe6vr]

im very happy this title doesnt say "50 tools *a man* needs" to survive life"

[@JTrak86]

I'd switch the Klein 11 and 1 out for the Wiha 26 in 1 Screwdriver.

[@nunyubiznezz]

You'll know you have a good quality set when everyone wants to borrow them.

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

We need a 6 year update!

[@derschafer1012]

1. Chanellock 10” tongue and groove pliers 2. S-K 8” adjustable wrench 3. Klein 9” lineman’s pliers 4. Klein 5” needle nose pliers 5. Klein screwdriver set 6. Fluke 117 multimeter 7. Snap-On FX-80 3/8” drive locking flex head ratchet 8. S-K 6 point, 3/8” drive socket set, metric and SAE 9. Snap-On male torx bit sockets 10. Snap-On female torx sockets 11. various adapters, universal joints and extensions for socket set 12. Snap-On hex bit sockets 13. Milwaukee cordless sawzall 14. Milwaukee cordless drill 15. Milwaukee 3/8” impact wrench 16. Milwaukee flashlight 17. Milwaukee cordless cut off tool/grinder 18. Milwaukee cordless miter saw 19. Estwing 28 oz. straight claw hammer 20. Wilton 2.5 lb. ball peen hammer 21. Snap-On 24 oz. dead blow hammer 22. Werner 6 foot fiberglass ladder 23. Werner 32 foot fiberglass extension ladder 24. Daytona 3 ton floor jack 25. Mac Tools hooks, picks and scrapers set 26. Irwin 10” vise-grips 28. Irwin 8” needle nose vise-grips 29. Klein wire strippers/crimpers 30. Rigid table saw 31. Milwaukee cordless circular saw 32. Bosch table router 33. Rigid wet tile saw 34. Square notch trowel 35. Putty and drywall taping knives 36. Sanding blocks 37. Drywall hand sander 38. S-K X-Frame ratcheting combination wrench set, metric 39. Snap-On flare nut wrench set 40. Snap-On Verus Pro 41. Mayhew Prybar set 42. Rigid basin wrench 43. Rigid tubing cutters 44. Empire 1 foot level 45. Stanley Fatmax utility knife 46. Stanley Fatmax tape measure 47. Drill bit sets 48. Plunger 49. Paintbrushes and rollers 50. A million clamps

[@RememberTheSlapFilms]

1.Extension Ladder 2.Wheelbarrow 3.Bucket 4.Rope 5.Clamp 6.Spirit Level 7.Square 8.Trestles&Planks 9.Knife. 10.Screwdrivers 11.Hacksaw 12.Woodsaw 13.Bowsaw 14.Fretsaw 14.Hatchet 15.Axe 16.Shovel 17.Pick 18.Heavy Bar 19.Sledgehammer 20.Lumphammer 21.Clawhammer 22.Prybar 23.Mattock 24.Pliers 25.Vise-grip 26.Adjustable Spanner 27.Pulley 28.Chainfall 29.Blowtorch 30.Bench Vise 31.Workbench. 32.Ratchet Straps 33.Files 34.Toolbelt 35.Tape Measure 36.Drillbits 37.Drill 38.Chisels 39.Wooden Mallet 40.Tube Sealant Applicator 41.Paintbrushes 42.Scraper/Spreader 43.Bricklayer's Trowel 44.Four-tine Hayfork 45.Rake 46.Stepladder 47.Chalkline 48.String Level 49.Machete/Billhook 50.Flat Spade

[@communityonline]

Thanks for this info

[@oldpackfan]

Cody I would only change one of those tools and that is, I would get a painters 5 in 1 tool instead of a putty knife. You can do every thing a putty knife can plus a lot more. I would also say the jig saw should be variable speed and also have an oscillating cut option.

[@TheRedNeckConnection]

Russel Brown I agree

[@justin4251]

Russel Brown I agree I love my painters putty knife. It has come in handy for multiple projects for me

[@Disposable9010]

Plus one. Also. For the screw driver. I have used a Klein 10-1 for 10 years as my main go to. Great tool for the price. So if budget allows. It's worth it

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Russel Brown. Good choice, I've probably performed at least 20 different tasks with my 5 in 1 painters tools. I carefully sharpened the long side to make it even more useful.

[@Papperlapappmaul]

Josh, is your keyboard broken or do you have a different reason for using periods instead of commas?

[@desolatetree]

As an electrician I may be a little biased, but a pair of linesman pliers are an absolute must.

[@williamlewis3965]

linemans and 440 channellocks they are good for electrical work and plumbing those slip joint pliers useless

[@samcarroll7451]

Klien lineman pliars and dykes channel lock brand 440 adjustible pliars are as good as it gets in my opinion

[@stellarpod]

When I was a kid, working in an upholstery shop, one of my jobs was to remove the existing fabric from the frame of chairs, sofas, etc. The most indispensable tool to use for removing upholstery staples was a pair of side cutters. Gently grab the head of the staple and roll the side cutter on its side and the staple pulls right out, smoothly and almost effortlessly. I've never forgotten that tool and the usefulness for a job that it arguably was not designed for. Steve

[@davidmarzolino7159]

stuff I used to work in an upholstery shop myself. You're right, I've pulled many a staple that way also.

[@SolLignum]

I've recently pulled out an inch long nail out of the wooden plank with those. "Well, they're kinda like a crowbar" - i thought, then **crack** job's done :)

[@kearneyfamilylondon68]

stuff i

[@timelmore2]

Who is he kidding? His first 10 would all be axes.

[@joelvarela4444]

XGC Scrappy a file not a stone haha I see him talk about files a lot

[@Wakeywhodat]

I was thinking a plane, even though it makes little sense.

[@joshuanorris5860]

Tim Elmore haha yup. As well as my first 10 xD

[@patrickdoherty8063]

I'm a tool guy and don't own a large pair of side cuts. I have a small pair for electrical work and a specialized flush cut version for trimming pin nails in trim. I think linesman pliers are more versatile and except for really tight places give most of the functionality of sidecuts. A huge improvement over pliers are the Knipex cobra series, with the 10" my go to tool. The features are far superior to regular pliers and channel locks, but aren't apparent until you use them. The most important is that the geometry doesn't fight you. The harder you twist the harder they bite. Your hand isn't forced open by the torque. They are thin and very strong. Fine teeth. One hand push button adjustment. Parallel jaws with recesses for a firm bite on hexes. My favorite pliers. You won't be disappointed. .

[@twoonthewall]

A 5' crowbar, clawhammer, boltcutters, phase tester, handsaw , shovel and spade, lump hammer, plane, spokeshave, a good tool box, calking gun, a funnel, just some others I use all the time 😊

[@awesomearizona-dino]

1-Screwdriver-straight 2-Screwdriver-phillips or adjustable 3-Sledgehammer 4-Hammer 20oz 5-Pliers=regular 6-dykes=sidecutters 7-visegrips-medium & needle nose 8-Large Jaw adjustable pliers aka Channellock 9-3/8 Socket Set with Ratchet std - metric 10-Sawzall or Jab Saw 11-Scraper-putty knife 12-chisel set 3 .25-.50-.75 13-C-Clamps 14-Square - 16x24 15-Jig Saw 16-Drill- cordless 17-Drill bits many styles 18-allen wrench set 19-Flashlight 20-Crescent wrench medium 21-File set for metal 22-Needlenose pliers 23-Prybar flat style 24-Metal Snips 25-Tape Measure 26-Torx Bit set 27-Awl or center punch- nail set 28-allen wrench set 29-Knife- utility 30-Sharpening stone 31-Pencil 32-Pen 33-Magnifying Lens 34-WD40 35-Tool Belt 36-Hatchet 37-Vise 38-Box end-Open end Wrench Set 39-Scissors 40-Ruler-Straightedge 41-Hack Saw 42-Cats Paw nail puller 43-Level 44-Framing Square small 45-Propane Torch 46-Chalk line 47-Voltmeter 48-Angle grinder with wheels 49-Shovel 50-Brushes - Misc types

[@LucefieD]

Dudes gonna make an absolute killing on the affiliate links in these videos, especially with black friday deals.Tactical.

[@MarylandWearAndCarry]

I have been waiting for this video. My father is no longer with us and in the time we had together we never discussed what makes up an essential tool kit. Thank you very much Cody.

[@MichaelSDoran]

This really is so helpful to me. I have been planning on getting a new set of drill bits but wasn't really sure how many or what sizes. Now I know what would make good sense for my situation. Thanks Cody!

[@Slayerwr77]

I’m enjoying these videos to grow my education with tools. This is quite the series to start to rack in the amazon affiliate revenue as well!

[@vaccardi]

Great concept for a series! I think all the choices so far are great. Maybe a painters 5 in 1 scraper instead of a putty knife. I could see a need for both. Thanks as always for the great content!

[@pansejra]

Cody, this was a great idea for a miniserie! I've been enjoying it very much, thank you! I would have a suggestion for a miniserie, if you wanted to hear my opinion. How about something like "God, family and homestead"? I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on being a Christian and taking care of your homestead, making decisions, raising children and so on. I have been reading your book and I've been enjoying reading your thoughts on our Lord. My wife and I are thinking about moving to a house in the near future, so we have a place to bring children to, and your opinions on this subject are very important to me. So I've thought that maybe Mrs.W and you could make a couple videos and talk about most important things to consider and keep in mind, when being a Christian on a homestead and having children. Thank you for reading this message. Have a great day and may our Lord bless you and your family.

[@TheHandyman1]

Gotta get that Amazon Associate money for cyber Monday.

[@brianh.000]

Leave now and never come back!

[@quietrioter]

@@brianh.000 he wasn't wrong

[@MichaelDillin]

A lathe and mil would be my first 2 tools

[@Mrgunsngear]

great video

[@towtruckaj]

To be honest, An average day joe could easily have 50 tools and be happy with it, A lot do. 1. Hammer 2. Drill 3. Screw driver set 4. Hex head set 5. Chainsaw depending on the place you live 6. Chains if they count 7. Crow bar 8. Vise 9. Miter saw 10. Flashlight 11. Glock 12. Sledge hammer 13. Welder 14. Soldering iron 15. duct tape 16. Pliers 17. File set 18. Wire cutters 19. Wire strippers 20. Razer blade 21. Level 22. Pencil 23. Tape measure 24. stud finder 25. Pudy knfie 26. Vehicle of some sort 27. Jig saw 28. Vise grips And that's about all I can think of right now. Those will cover pretty much any around the house job you have.

[@TheMikeRybak]

Really dig this concept. Can't beat good hand tools

[@JaketheJOATGOAT]

I have one of those screwdrivers but it is 5/16 nut driver on one side and 1/4 nut driver on the other side. Works great I agree completely

[@Mrbfgray]

My grandparents and dad as a kid bought army barracks, took them apart and hauled for a few hrs and built a nice lakeside resort with 8 cabins.

[@schmojo33]

Vice Grips aren't as good as they used to be and they are no longer made in the USA. Now when I look for locking pliers, I like the Milwaukees over modern Vice Grips though neither are bad. If I can spend more, Grip on and Proto make great locking pliers. If I remember correctly Snap On rebrands Grip On's locking pliers.

[@jackkirkpatrick2849]

Wow. You are so spot on about the chalk line and can lights. You're the man. Lol. Also, you're not afraid of your faith. I love it. We share a lot of views. Your channel is awesome. Thank you for what you do

[@mikecostigan9913]

I was a young man walking with my father and we were tool shopping. We were almost to the power tool section and we were talking about brands. I called the Porter Cable brand the Porter Wagner and he started to laugh hard. I pulled a Norm Crosby bit without thinking. He died years ago and it's silly, but it is one of my fond memories of my father. We always had good laughs together.

[@808jpm]

The Klein 10-in-1, now 11-in-1 are so good. I had my work buy everyone one and I've given them as gifts to many many friends.

[@jimhutton2390]

I like them alot too, but the sleeve that holds 1/4 in bits didn't hold up well as an extension when chucked up in a drill. I would like the slotted bit to be separate from the philips bit, having them mixed is often frustrating.

[@TheNytehunter]

The tools I always have on my belt are: Klein 11 in 1 screwdriver, Leatherman Wave with the bit kit, side cutter, 18-10 awg wire strippers, a panel screw driver(insulated), a terminal screwdriver(insulated), folding utility knife, a straight blade folding knife, 8” crescent, small slip groove interlocking plyers, and a pouch containing a set of hone stones. I use these tools on a daily basis and that covers a huge variety of situations.

[@JoryValley]

You may mention channel lock pliers in a future video, but if you haven't tried the knipex brand cobra channel lock pliers get a pair. Game changer for sure. I haven't found a better gripping pair of pliers yet. If I had to limit a tool kit for weight or some other reason those could take the place of vise grips, regular pliers, and even pipe wrenches. I've used them to remove oil filters, fit pipe, and even used them to remove a stuck spindle nut when I didn't have the proper socket available. I was able to put my hands under the fender and push on the pliers with my foot. Since they self lock once there is tension on them you don't need to squeeze the handles to maintain grip.

[@Bsh-pt6xh]

Great set of tools. For the screwdriver I’d choose a Klein 11-1, has Phillips, flat, torx, and square drives. I’d also get an adjustable spud wrench, can use it as a punch, align holes, and a pry bar if need be. Keep up the good work and stay safe

[@AlexLaw_Qld]

Putty knives are also a wonderful smooth steel slide. lifting/setting sliding glass doors, moving industrial tools or engine components or stone blocks, your tool kit has a perfect smooth surface to slide on that will hold a surprising amount of weight. Oh, and take a workshop on how to putty with them, or watch some youtube videos and practice. Wooden frame glazing, door & window trim, not to mention other materials that are worked in a putty like state like epoxy putty, gummy sealants, patching plaster, caulking walls or boats, working auto body filler.The skills are very transferable.

[@bingnowtv]

50 Tools You Need To Survive Life | 1 - 10 thanks for the video Cody. Gods' Blessings to all...

[@benjaminruggss7220]

You should use these tools for the entire summer next year

[@mattmoore1311]

My Granddad put a basement in his house the same way. When I was a young teen, my dad, uncle, and I helped him finish digging out the last part, and poured a slab floor. Your story reminded me of that. I remember him handling his miner's pick with casual familiarity, as much as he was able to work by then. I suspect my uncle still has Grandad's pick, I should call him. I know no one else in the family would have interest in it. I also detest plastic handles, but my "truck" shovel that rides year round in the back of my truck has one. I live near Astoria, it rains here, if you hadn't heard, lol.

[@AlexLaw_Qld]

To get a bonus tool from your sledge hammer, go for one with a splitting maul head back to back with a basic slegde head. Bit of a compromise, but can also be used as a cutting edge for softer/lower temperature alloys when smithing.

[@DarkRaptor99]

Adjustable wrench is good but I would splurge for a Knipex Pliers wrench and cobras. They have saved me so much time and hassle over crappy versions of the tools

[@danquirke443]

DarkRaptor99 Knipex are awesome. Used to have two Knipex pliers and lent a pair to someone.. Wish I could remember who!

[@DarkRaptor99]

I just replaced my water heater they made the job so easy no busted knuckles or anything like that. It broke loose a 25 year old gas line connection no problem. I love em would only borrow them to someone I really trusted or had a deposit for a replacement!!

[@christopherblakeley]

DarkRaptor99 Knipex for the win, absolutely! The 7 or 8" side cutters will cut a #10 aircraft grade machine screw in half with nary a mark on the tool. And use the parallel jaw pliers instead of the Crescent wrench, less prone to slipping.

[@SandCrabNews]

When I took a maintenance job in a manufacturing plant the 6-in-1 screwdriver in my pocket got a lot of use. It's a good urban survival tool.

[@stevenochoa9904]

Chalk box as a plumb bob?!?!?! Brilliant!

[@firestorm8471]

My first tool, I was born with... Second is my 1911A1 .45 ACP.. Third is a Buck 110 Folder.. Fourth is a Hammer Hatchet . Fiffth is my Truck.. Sixth is a medium set of vice grips pliers. Seventh is a hand saw that was Father's and Grandfather's.. Eigth is my FN49 rifle that was my Fathers.. Ninth is a medium Crescent Wrench. Tenth is a Leatherman Surge multi tool...

[@handmade3681]

My top ten would be. 1. My pocket knife, super useful, can’t do without. 2. My welder. 3. My grinder, for shaping metal. 4. My sharpening kit. 5. Speed square. 6. My hatchet. 7. My folding saw. 8. My truck, need that. 9. My drafting tools for making blueprints. 10. My cell phone, use it every day, need it for work. With my welding gear I can make most of the other tools I could need, to exclude screw divers and such. If I was told I could only have 10 tools and never make or trade for more, the list would be different.

[@Kevinb1821]

What my grandpa did and my dad did which I’m doing now is besides your essential tools they would buy tools as they needed them for projects or working on cars. Buying tools little at at time for decades and now my dad has a garage full of every tool you could ever imagine. You don’t need every tool right away. It takes a lifetime to collect tools.

[@michaelkane6797]

Funny..I could talk about this stuff all day. You got me with the chalk box, I wouldn't have thought of that one, even though mine is older than I am and I've used it on nearly every large project I've worked on. I might differ in some specifics, a 10 or 12 inch crescent would be my preference, and I have switched to the Klein long reach 6 in 1 screwdriver (the longer shanks I have found more useful). Of course, you could ask 20 men and get 20 different responses. Thanks for the interesting vid, looking forward to the rest!

[@adamcroker_hg]

Glad to see how many of these I already have!! This series will be very helpful, though, in building a good set for my son. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Wranglerstar Family!!

[@roysnider3456]

I’ve found that a high quality heavy duty all steel scissors will cut everything from paper to thicker plastic even thin sheet metal they are very versatile.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Cody, I have been getting rid of all my coded tools, I was fed up with every time I wanted something the cord would be tangled with all sorts of other tools, so I bit the bullet and cut off all the cords. I bought twenty good quality three pin connectors and put the mail connection onto all my tools. I then bought a fifty-foot reel of good quality flexible three cord wire and made several extensions ten feet, fifteen feet, and twenty-five feet extension and I have never looked back, I got the idea from Festool and it is so much easier to keep tools that do not have long cords on them and I use less room storing them as well.

[@electriciantv5174]

For screwdrivers I think that the best multi screwdriver is the Klein 11 in 1. You get 8 screwdrivers 3 nut drivers. And a lifetime warranty with the quality of Klein tools

[@jsmith5443]

I have Craftsman locking pliers, and they are great! They have a longer piece of metal that sticks out past the handles, so getting them open is much easier.

[@corycg9624]

Locking pliers are my favorite hand tool

[@DragonBuilds]

My brother is a straight A student at a top university and he can't figure out how to use a screwdriver. Anyways, for someone just starting out with tools, get a nice solid tool chest and be ORGANIZED. Get a sturdy workbench with a nice Taiwanese made vise. No need to buy top quality tools at first, but NEVER buy cheap junk like Black and Decker. Mid-grade tools are good for someone getting into DIY projects as a hobby. For power tools, cheapish brands like Skil or Ryobi are fine for household use, but always get good quality accessories. Also do not buy cordless tools unless you absolutely need the portability.

[@lancewaitalot]

"Eldest" I'm guessing is the book. The entire series is my all time favorite.

[@kindellh7495]

As a mechanic at a very large malting facility my three tools I carry absolutely everywhere I go is an 8 inch Cresent wrench, a pair of knipex channel locks and a dual head pocket screw driver. Tons of calls can be completed with these three tools.

[@charleslane2735]

one quick thing I want to note is that when it comes to jigsaws corded is nice because you don't have to worry the battery not being fully charged,however that's literally the only benefit vs cordless,if you take into consideration that with a cordless jigsaw you can use it both indoors and outdoors because you don't have to worry about plugging it and you don't have worry about tripping over the cord and you don't have to worry about how long f an extension cord to reach your work area unless you have a receptacle nearby,however the problem with cordless is that some brands aren't very precise with their cutting so I can totally relate to why you use corded,another downside to cordless is that they're always more expensive than corded regardless of what brand you want,but those are just my opinion's on my own personal experience with jigsaws and I thought I'd share.

[@Sceme1991]

I'd switch the standard pliers to a groove joint pliers. They can do most of the same tasks, but groove joint pliers are a lot better for plumbing and with crescent wrench they are the tools I as a plumber would choose if I had to pick only two.

[@pyrokiller4682]

Vice grips depending on thicknesses can be used as a clamp if u use a rag or some tissue to protect surfaces

[@jmorrow6913]

Cody as your tongue tried to do 😀 I would include a 10 pound or so maul not a sledgehammer. Also for use on church mission trip projects I built a table for my jig saw, make it kind of like a band saw. It clamps to the tail board of my pickup.

[@stevenkwiatkowski9937]

WOW....WRANGLE STAR!!!!!...love this vid....great idea...as soon as i saw the title i got mad,,,serious...cause i use tools everyday,,,,and was waiting what to see.....after watching i agree 100%

[@paulsmith8356]

What a Great set of videos. Of course, I am patting You on the back, having not seen the rest. But, I love the quality of this subject. And, and, You bring not only Your experience, but have inculcated all the experience from Your family history. My Bride and I are traveling to California to celebrate a Grand Niece's recent wedding. We will include these 10 tools in a box as a gift. I will also include lists from future videos as You present them.

[@nicholasroyer9066]

I disagree on the vice grips. I worked at a camp as a "light maintenance" guy. I would hang paper towel holders, tighten door hinge screws, etc. I put a very similar kit together and I researched the best "vice grips." I looked at the Irwin ones and the harbor freight ones and by far the best are Milwaukee. They have the same mechanisms except for two important differences. First is that they don't come apart. When you open normal vice grips, if you don't hold them just right, they can spring open and the locking mechanism can disengage from itself. Milwaukee solved this so that the mechanism is held in place by a piece of the handle. Second is that they also changed the tightening screw. It is longer and flat so that your fingers get a much better grip. Also there is a hole in the middle so you can use a screw driver to tighten it AFTER you clamp them onto your project. The other important thing is that you can get the normal, regular size Milwaukee and a 6 inch needle nose pair for about 15 or 20 dollars. I am pretty sure that if they are not more, Vice Grips are not much cheaper than that.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

No one survives life.

[@kristinfrostlazerbeams]

Ya know, that's a really good point. This should be renamed. Maybe "Most used tools to make your life easier while fixing stuff." Does not have the same ring to it. Oh I have an idea for a video Wranglerstar! So, I am not saying all men do dangerous dumb stuff when trying to fix things, but we have all seen those crazy meme pictures for example where some guy is on a ladder 20 feet in the air with the base of the metal ladder supported on a tiny board while fixing an electrical thing with a huge metal screwdriver with the power still on while his friend is holding his beer. Ok, maybe that's an exaggeration. Lol How about do a video on the top 10 or 20 safety tips to survive life when fixing stuff while not being dumb? Or another one I myself would appreciate is: So you have made an investment in good tools spending your hard earned money. How do you keep them in good working condition so they last? Just a suggestion because I know I am super guilty of not putting effort into upkeep until I pull out some tool and it is stuck and will no longer work. It makes me sad when that happens. :(

[@gabe8138]

Lmao fair point

[@GothicVash123]

lathe, mill, grinder, bandsaw, oxy acetyl torch, and welder are way high up on my list of needed tools.

[@triplee3296]

Only disagree with the size of the Crescent. I'd go with a 10". To each their own, definitely enjoy watching and getting your insight and reinforcement of my knowledge of tools.

[@hendonburgism]

You are profound. Thank you for all that you do.

[@AmericanOutdoorLiving]

If #1 is a sledgehammer i can tell this is gonna be a good list

[@nomadr1349]

Looking at it today I would urgently advice to replace crescent wrench with one Knipex pliers wrench - opens wider with smaller size, does all the same more convenient and more. I ditched about 3 kilograms of wrenches for just one Knipex pliers wrench in my work toolbox.

[@titohaffkok7588]

Totally agree and I'm glad to see someone said something about this tool, because I was going to. I have 3 sizes and made sure my family has them as well. I'll never use/buy a crescent wrench again.

[@YusakuGod]

i would say on the pliers make sure they have the cutters at the bottom very useful in a pinch to cut wire or whatnot

[@kevinoconnell1354]

Also, I would take a pair of linesman pliers over the pliers and side cutters. If I need to open the pliers wider I'm usually going for the vise grips or adjustable (if the nuts in good condition).

[@jimhutton2390]

Generally I would agree with you, but slip jaw pliers work nicely with water hoses, and side cutters can cut cable ties that the linesman pliers can't easily do.

[@michaelkennedy8573]

It is indeed an adjustable spanner!

[@frugalprepper]

In a pinch you can chuck the shaft of that 6n1 screwdriver up in the drill.

[@torjones1701]

That is a very interesting challenge! I just had to pause and go build my list to see what I came up with and how much we over lap! :) Side cutters, screwdrivers, vice grip, drill bits, crescent wrench, pliers, jig saw, all yes, so 70% match so far... I get why you chose a sledge type hammer, but I prefer a rock drill and wedges. sure, it's slow, but I can do a whole lot more than just break those rocks up, and if you've got a forge setup, they're really rather easy to make. The reason I didn't chose the chalk box/plumb bob is because they are such simple things to make, with the right tools of course! :) That's the same reason I didn't choose a putty knife either, way too easy to use a wood shingle shaved down to give the flex that you're looking for. (tools implies the ability to build things with them, which implies the ability to make other tools) Given that you've got drill bits, I'm guessing that there's going to be a drill somewhere on the list later on... Thanks for sharing this, it's a fun one!

[@JPBennett]

Klein makes a tool that is the 4 in 1 screwdriver, but also includes the bits for punching down phone and ethernet cable. For the work I do (telecom), that's an insanely valuable tool.

[@SethAllison]

Very thankful that I inherited so many tools from my dad. I think I'll probably have at least half of these 50.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Some people just have no idea how useful some of these tools can be, even for apartment dwellers.

[@xxbluel4goonxx141]

NobodyWhatsoever what apartment are you in that you need a sledge hammer?

[@carlzirk]

@@xxbluel4goonxx141 Some of these tools. But, you might use a sledgehammer to mash down a full dumpster as I need almost every week to push down my full recycling bin.

[@steveskouson9620]

Cody, if you're going with the 4 way (5 way) screwdriver, make SURE the main shaft is NOT aluminum. Yes, I DO use them for hose clamps. 5/16, or (sorry) 8 MM. Both measurements work. (There is about .020 difference between them.) steve

[@simplemanduke7128]

Great video series Cody. Perfect for those with a little less real world experience.

[@justincradduck3021]

I have to disagree with using Ryobi. I have had mine for years and use it a ton. And I love it it's been a very reliable useful tool.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

The 4-in-1 screwdriver also has a 1/4" driver. The small bit is a 1/4" hex, and the larger one is 5/16". Man, I love the Imperial system!

[@johnmartin4639]

I agree with most of the tools..the only difference I'd make is a 10" spud wrench instead of an adjustable as it is not only an adjustable but it's a spike it's heavy duty enough to beat on things with it and it can be used to align 2 holes

[@ferdinand26031980]

U forgot 1 thing.... The Knipex 12'' 88 01 300 Alligator pliers. These i have with me 24/7. Here in the Netherlands we call them 'waterpomptang' wich means water pump pliers. Every man has one in his toolkit, cheap brand or the best like the Knipex.

[@ferretlov]

If you don't have enough pressure to get a bolt undone with the adjustable spanner or any spanner you can use a length of pole to make it easier.

[@Johnny241948]

A really good start for the kit.

[@klamb9]

Would like to see a video entitled "Surprisingly useful totally um-necessary tools". A few examples from my list include: Jaw horse, Edge clamps, double-sided tape (to cut multiple pieces at one time), spring-loaded punch, elongated marker, etc.

[@adelarsen9776]

There is a wide chasm between a tradesman and a master craftsman.

[@LightingUpTheAbyss]

For me. Groove goint pliers, multi screwdriver, utility knife, cable cutters

[@williamlacey9861]

Is that book you were reading part of the inheritance cycle. I love that series!

[@floydiandays]

Ive lost so many tools over history, this was a nice list I could add to my Amazon to build my toolbox back up. Thanks!

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

Those type of drivers are actually 6 in 1, 2 flat 2 philips, 5/16th" and 1/4". They are VERY useful in the HVAC industry as well since most hex heads are 5/16" or 1/4" in that field. My entire life I've only heard people call them "6 ways". Grab that 6 way, will ya?

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Excellent choices ! I'm praying for you and yours

[@TDubble0]

As a commercial plumber we use the chalk box often. We dont use it as a plumb bob though. We use a laser instead.

[@kevinoconnell1354]

Best screw driver is the Canadian classic "Picquic." They come as SEA or MM hex as well as torx too. I keep all 4 in the tool bag encase I have someone working with me or I want to work more productively.

[@71tonywhite]

The crescent wrench here in Australia we call that a shifter not to be confused with the one you use to change gears in your car. Out of all the tools that is the only one we call it different.

[@orionthedefender985]

You could never go wrong with Vice Grips. The originals were made here in Nebraska in Dewitt, will be stamped on the side of the vice grip. There were made here and the name had also changed to American Tool, until they shut the plant down and moved production to China in 2008. Something like 330 people lost their jobs and really hurt the town of Dewitt, then eventually was bought out by Malco. Still very good tool, most now have wire cutters built into them and there are different models from Vice Grip C clamps and even chain strap wrenches.

[@frankdamelio1351]

Well thought out. I have most items, but missing a few. Chalk Box is now on my list. BTW Cody I highly Reccomended taking notes/ To Do lists utilizing “ FIELD NOTES” inspired by the vanishing sub genre of agriculture memo books, ornate pocket ledgers. Subscription based. Old School, but yet so 😎.. Made In the 🇺🇸... An honest memo book worth fillin’up with GOOD INFORMATION. As always. Great list.... Looking forward to part #2

[@wileycsg]

A farmers fence pliers can do multiple tasks, that could eliminate some of your tool choices allowing for more specialized tools to carry...

[@ASIMPSON54]

I'm a Ryobi fan but I also am a new homeowner not a contractor. I've used a Makita drill and it definitely has more torque than Ryobi and is built beefier but for my purpose I can make my budget go a lot further buying Ryobi and they work just fine. Zero issues thus far and I know others who agree that have used other types of tools. Definitely on most things corded go with the better quality, it's not going to be that much more expensive. On cordless I'm going to stick with Ryobi for awhile.

[@kidgokuxl]

Hey youtube paying you? Commercials on your channel today. You deserve it. Another useful video, thanks.

[@almadeckard8360]

Good idea for gifting, I need to replace my vice-grips due to being twisted.

[@greygoosemafia]

I live the klein 10n1. I just Vise Grips alot. mainly for holding shocks for that bolt that always strips or breaks off lol. needle nose vise grips for hose clamp pliers

[@insanmonster]

I definitely recommend the Klein 11 in 1 multibit screwdriver. I used to do apartment maintenance and didn't want to carry a huge tool kit with me all day so I got the Klein 11 in 1.....never regretted it. EDIT: You can get them at Home Depot for like $13

[@asakofdonuts]

this is a great idea. i love you explaining the reason behind the choices also, not that i expected any different from you.