50 Tools You Need To Survive Life | 21-30

[@travisraynes6394]

Back in the day a lot of people did build entire houses with a Skilsaw. That’s why nothing was ever square.

[@spacemanbill9501]

My dad can cut it square, blind, with 9 fingers 😂

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

I have a basic Skil circular saw I bought in college in 1990. My first power tool. I’ve used it on about a million DIY’s over the years and it still rips like brand new. Wouldn’t consider replacing it before it dies. I got a DeWalt circular saw at a yard sale last year and just resold it because I still went to the Skil every time.

[@jamesonnorth]

More than twice I've needed a wire brush, and nothing else would do the job. From grilling to cleaning battery terminals (different brush of course) they're super handy.

[@schmojo33]

Its like a forgotten love. I use them for so many things and so often that I forget about them. Especially if you live in the rust belt.

[@jacobditmer9826]

Im sure these will be part of the list but I will throw these out there just in case: Some type of square, multitool, set of chisels, file/stone, wire brush, flashlight, sawsall, wet/dry shop vac, maybe clamps of some kind? and maybe some PPE like dust mask, ear muffs, goggles? Great video series!

[@chevyman6999]

Angle Grinder! 4.5" angle grinder! I use mine for literally everything in all trades of workmanship/craftsmanship, and hobbies! Plastic, metal, wood, concrete, stone, tile, paint, EVERYTHING! Sharpen, polish, hone, cut, notch, shape, clean, debur, etc etc. Just the other day I used one to help a friend cut the lug nuts off his car because the wheel studs were stripped on the backside, lug nut just spun the stud. Also used it to split the bearing races on the same vehicle. Use it every day. Also makes a great flush cut saw, yeah dangerous, but with great muscle memory it works.

[@miket6978]

"grab a couple 50's and a 3-way" sounds like my kind of evening.

[@jjbailey01]

@Wranglerstar I know you are a man who takes pride in his work. You brought up extension cords in this video. One not very well known bit of cord handling is proper coiling for storage to prevent damage by twisting. This is caused by improper coiling and is not just something that happens. Not only is it unsightly and makes the cord tangle and hard to handle, it actually destroys your cord from the inside out. That 12ga cord will begin to perform like a 14ga, and eventually fail altogether. These problems are all solved by "over-under" coiling. Look into it, you'll be glad you did.

[@tristanwarren2233]

For a workshop, A nice solid bench vice, for versatility a set of F Clamps. As a fitter I'd also say correct size spanners and sockets, nothing is worse then when people round the tops of bolts off accidentally.

[@223rocks]

My lovely wife bought me a black and decker super saw cat circular saw. It’s not a worm drive and is heavy at 8.25” but it is fantastic! The weight helps keep it from walking due to the power. I love it.

[@tylerhinton4869]

Socket sets!!! Extremely useful in every day life, keeping vehicles running putting together various things I use mine every time I work on something

[@edaker4684]

I gotta say, I've never seen a man look so close at shovel before with so much romance.

[@winfieldjohnson125]

This is nit-picking I know,but that shovel you're waving around is not a spade.A spade has a long narrow blade,with a squared off end.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

I don't think so. A spade has a pointed end, like the card suit.

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Ok,I've been straightened out by my wife.Some do have a rounded end.The only ones I've ever seen have a flat end.I think we may be wading through another instance of regional differences.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

I'm not your wife.

[@FerociousSniper]

A man and his shovel. It's a beautiful thing.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

Commenting as I'm watching. I was already thinking of the "falling off" story about extension cords when you said it. My brother told me that about welding leads. It also works for air hoses. Of course, it'll hang up whether you have a 3-plug end or not. I also have a bunch of really short extension cords (6 feet or less). I made them up either from a loose cord that came with some piece of electrical equipment, or from damaged cords that I turned into two cords. They are handy for "in-shop" work where you need a cord, but it's a hassle to mess with a long one. The "proper" term is "jillion", not "bazillion". ;o) I would suggest that a bit set that includes hex bits, Torx bits, square bits, etc. would be the thing to get. 30 years ago my grandmother-in-law gave me a tool kit from Costco for Christmas. It had a ratcheting screwdriver handle, SAE and metric 1/4" drive sockets (with a hex-to-1/4" drive adapter), and gobs of bits: phillips, straight, hex (SAE and metric), Torx, and square. It's still my go-to tool kit for lots of the stuff I have to do around the homestead.

[@bryanlittle4041]

As an Irish man who's worked in forestry, farming and small mechanical work, a good quality vise grip is a must have too, skimp on quality anywhere else but buy a good vise grip, you'd be amazed just how versatile a tool it it

[@chrismason6903]

I lucked out this summer at a local flea market. One vendor had FSS shovels made in Ireland for sale two for $15, I bought all of the ones he had.

[@aaronstone5899]

I like the Allen wrenches all in a one that flip out personally because all the other sets I have are missing the one I need.

[@billyw6837]

husky

[@mrstowe12]

second that. i always need the small ones that get lost quick in the free sets.

[@peterryan7340]

Torx can fit into metric Allen heads

[@JTimberB.45]

My dad has had a set of 2 Estwing hammers for well over that 14 years (they are older than me.) and they still work and feel like they are straight off the assembly line. They are THE BEST hammers you could ever buy.

[@TheSavagederek]

My oldest one is 50+ years old . It used to belong to my dad , who like me was a carpenter .

[@Withplaneandsaw]

Torpedo level with a magnetic base is great for doing drawer slides in a kitchen! Carpenter here

[@ametalguitarist]

Must haves for me in my belt are a square (speed or tri), a pencil, and a razor knife which you already covered. I do a lot of framing so the skill saw you mentioned with the hammers, tape and nail punches. I'm not sure if a sawzall was covered but a good one is an oscillating tool like the Bosch Starlock or something similar. It's great in tight places for removing grout, scraping, and a million other things since it has 100 different attachments for the blade.

[@craigmeloche2291]

I'm liking the 50 plus tool selection. Suggestion for bonus video, all 50 tools organized in tool box, tool belt, and work bench set up.

[@corysell6048]

As far as hex keys go (allen wrench) I use them everyday as a tool and die maker. Bought a set of Ecklind at the local farm store when I started and can't say anything bad about them. A few years later was looking through a friend's snap-on box when I came across his set of allen's. I popped one out of the holder and realized the snap-on brand had the exact same markings on the tool as my set of Ecklind wrenches I'd been using for years.

[@rld1278]

Just used the big crow bar to help dig out the roots from a small volunteer tree. Thankful I had it!

[@jacobchandler1260]

That flat bar is a god send when doing interior remodeling or flooring

[@nickm9123]

Wire strippers with the built in cripms? Maybe a pair of lineman pliers.- im an electrician, and those two tools can make or break my day.

[@nickm9123]

XGC Scrappy ill take a look. Thanks🙃

[@willemerson9332]

In my electrical bag I like to carry a simple AC power detector. You push a button, wave it over a wire, and it beeps if it's hot. Has saved me a few times on unfamiliar electrical systems.

[@AgentZ3R0.]

I am a General contractor and carpenter in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I Largely agree with the list, Cody. But its funny how we use different tools. For example, you will very very very rarely see a worm drive saw being used by anyone in Canada. The standard seems to be the Makita sidewinder, and the Olfa (yellow) 1 inch razor blade knives. I swear by Stabila levels as well. Sure they're insanely expensive, but at least you know you've got a level that will read true for life, no matter how much you abuse it. I love these videos Mr. Wranglerstar. Thanks for the time and effort. Thumbs up!

[@james6794]

i think worm drive is a regional thing for him. i don't see many in east coast usa either. they sell them at home depot but i don't see people ever using them

[@antwhite4248]

Lighting is a must, flashlight, drop light or headlamp. Saw horses are extremely useful. And I don't remember if you included a speed square or t square yet. DIY mechanics and woodworkers will benefit with c clamps or any type of clamp. A torque wrench and breaker bar. A 1 inch chisel is handy a lot. Files? Maybe.You added a multi meter. So maybe electrical pliers can be added to that.

[@calebfail2116]

An angle grinder is an amazing tool. Any sort of metal work will benefit from it.

[@x7slim8x]

Absolutely!

[@aaroncraig2250]

There is almost nothing an angle grinder won't cut, plastic metal wood plexiglass some marble amd concrete type materials they are great, especially a cordless one

[@yannickstern7133]

I always use my leatherman surge... Talking about versatility! Great tool!

[@Doobie603]

Same here but I have a Leatherman Wave

[@yannickstern7133]

@@Doobie603 basicly the same but smaller. I just love em.

[@TheSavagederek]

I love my Makita cordless rip saw (Skilsaw) . It's one of my favourite tools , and I also love my Estwings . A 22oz framing model and a 20oz curve claw , for general and finish work . A 6 ft level is very handy also .

[@Afraithe]

I like the channellock pliers that have a little button spring lock on them, easier to lock into the size you want and not rattle around, loose grip, have to re-adjust etc.

[@mikewong5888]

You’ve got to get a set of Knipex plier wrenches and Cobra pliers. Five inch and 10 inch versions are a great set to have. Will replace all your channel locks and crescent wrenches. Expensive but well worth it!!

[@savageamerican7908]

I would strongly recommend 1 tool to replace 2 that you have already mentioned and oddly enough they seem to work better than both of them. The Knipex adjustable wrench a little pricey but well worth it it can really replace the channel locks and the regular adjustable wrenches. I also prefer using the 8in. model but the 10in. model is better for versatility

[@ConorMakes]

Cody's comment on the crowbar "this is not just for wood working, this is when things go bad" haha never a more true statement. I can't argue with any of the choices so far

[@rayscustomcarpentry3242]

The Lutz 88 utility knife has got to be the best one I’ve ever used, durable, blade change is fast and simple, plenty of room for blades, no extra tools needed to change the blades, they’re just great! I️ highly recommend if you’re looking for a good knife to carry for working in the trades.

[@j.b.phillips8868]

Was gonna say the razor knife was one of my most used tools.

[@2009statechamps1]

Knipex are superior to Channel Locks...IMO. I use them daily at work and they do not pinch your hands like channel locks can and grip round objects better.

[@nejatia8745]

Andrew Branham they are and I have a pair of knopex alligators and they are great.

[@silasrempel5411]

Andrew Branham you are a smart man

[@AtimatikArmy]

They are mlre expensive but I agree and have them as well.

[@phillipluke27]

Absolutely!!! The very best

[@williamlewis3965]

if you pinched your hand you were not using Channell Locks you were using foriegn made knock offs. I have never been pinched with real Channel Locks only with the junk made over seas mine are 30 years old

[@GenderSkins]

I am going to say this, as I would add the torx screwdrivers. Now the reason I say I would add those to the list, is a lot of manufacturers are going to Torx head screws, and I am even seeing them in general carpentry with dry wall and even wood screws. As for the volt meter, I would actually go with one that is a volt ohm meter, that also can read mil-amps. My dad had one of those, and he was the Number 1 Equipment installer in the state of Texas for what use to be GTE. I would also go with a volt/ohm meter because sometimes, you do need to know if the ohm's of things will allow it to conduct electricity as metal does break down over time. I would even add a telescoping magnet, just in case you drop something in a hard to reach place.

[@agent4266]

Watching a man tear his mind apart over what he needs in his tool belt, the opinions that can't settle

[@deltasierra1774]

I made my own extension cords. Two 50 foot cords. One cord is just a standard cord and the other has a 2 gang box at the end. All 4 outlets are GFCI protected. If I need some extra length, I just plug in my standard 50 footer as an extension. Works beautifully.

[@MultiTrollboy]

How about a set of wood working chisels, maybe a handplane or an electric one. perhaps an orbital sander or belt sander could be good too, so many sanding machines that are useful. love the videos keep it up.

[@BobSmith-oe3hf]

I have to disagree with the fire shovel vs. standard spade. For digging post holes of any depth that fire shovel’s angle will get you fighting the hole. In fact for almost any ditch digger that angle is going to be taking the force strength away from the handle. Might be nice for farmers till style dirt/ soil. The steep sweep of the sides might be nice in roots. Over all though for construction purposes, standard spade. Love this series Cody! I really look forward to them. Could we have another manly manners please? I really miss those, even some of the old ones rehashed would be fine.

[@TheOldestSoul]

For use around the yard, and for burning leaves and even regular fires outside, I have found a good steel heavy prong pitchfork to be invaluable. It's one of the the tools I use the most around my acre and a half wooded lot!

[@Homesteadhow]

Chainsaw is #1 for me. The amount of work it saves is immense on our homestead!

[@jaynaforsgren4755]

This is the third time I’ve watched this series I love it

[@37south47]

The angle on that shovel is awesome! You don't find those very often anymore.

[@JPBennett]

I picked up an extra long version of that flat bar. It mostly fills both crow-bar niches.

[@JoeCensored]

I've got an old multimeter (volt meter) from the 90's, RadioShack brand. Works great. Back then you could buy relatively inexpensive tools and still expect a minimum level of quality.

[@kungfutuber]

Great series! Other suggestions would be a compressor and / or generator, a square, survival knife (no doubt you'll have decided on one anyway), chisel, trowel and a vice.

[@aaronbaughman6264]

Thanks for making this series. I've really enjoyed it so far. I have most of these tools, so I guess there's no more excuses for home repairs.

[@jimschofield8734]

I'm enjoying these. In terms of crow bars/pry bars... In terms of "essentialness"... The full size one, because you could pound out a flat bar with a hammer (assuming you can find some steel and so forth), but not so easy to make the big one. And the big ones will rip more stuff open/apart, and are more durable....

[@auzzy89]

I've had really good luck with the razorback spade shovel. I know this is an older video but Im rewatching the series.

[@cadmuscurtis4794]

Cool add for this video, it was not selling or purswading , it was simply about how to care for and dispose of your lithium ion batteries.

[@Xenooni]

love these videos, thank you for all the great info over this series. I don't know about how the majority of people buy tools, but most of mine have come from needing to get specific a job done. I just bought my first detached house with a decent yard. It's good to know what I'll need that I don't already own. I definitely need a skill saw and a good rope.

[@craigdedecker4599]

I would suggest a wheelbarrow and a 5 gallon bucket. Also a garden rake or something that helps with planting grass seed/cleaning up. Also a good light.

[@turnersparadise8368]

lol, my dad would always say, "If I were falling off a cliff it would be the one time that SOB wouldn't snag on something..."

[@numismaticokie9243]

I use my 12v test light ALL the time! I also use my "Widow Maker" on a nearly weekly basis (The one that beeps if the outlet has power). So much faster than setting up my multi-meter. Also, don't just get a "volt meter" get a Multi-Meter that includes a Continuity Tester setting. It has saved me countless hours of tracing electrical issues. Also you can use a T-set or Torx set in Allen screws. So I would have the SAE and Metric T bit set since I can use them in both Torx and Allen fasteners.

[@sherizaahd]

I like that candle holder and horse in the background.

[@benschildgen4994]

I also find that a rubber mallet is handy along with a combination wrench set

[@tiderfish]

Good call on the full multi-meter. That was one of my first tool purchases as a teen.

[@daltonmorris3756]

You can't forget a good pair of channel locks!!

[@nulious]

Make a top 10 or so honorable mentions, the tools that didn't make it but you debated over.

[@SandCrabNews]

I keep a 12 inch channel locks in the kitchen as a convenient in-house tool. It's good for loosening the cap on glue, nail polish, ...

[@cody_the_bum8946]

a cold chisel would be great. you never know when your going to be breaking and busting concrete or block. I use a cold chisel atleast once a week doing remodels. Also a grinder or some sort bench would be ok but all around an angle grinder, you can cut with it but also I have used them alot to do a fought shapening job on different tools in the field when you have to just get it done. plus you can put all different kinds of disk depending on what your doing.

[@kyleb428]

We call em wonder and flat bars over here on the east coast also. Enjoying this little series of videos

[@justinbeery5194]

Agree with this guy I keep a 30 inch crow bar,36 inch connecting bar,4ft level, torpedo level,8 pound ironworker beater,7 adjustable wrenches, a 16 inch Klein wrench and a couple of spud wrenches for bolting up.

[@macnudd]

I have used a flat bar to remove automotive door panels. Works great.

[@turnersparadise8368]

On channellocks, I got a set of Craftsman Robogrip pliers a couple decades ago and man, they are the most used pliers I own. I use them things every day. Like you say, it's the little things in life...

[@ChristianLawrence77]

I think a quality pair of work gloves is a must for this list!

[@jokersnighrmare19]

There are several other manufacturers that make the ball ended allen (hex) wrenches. Grainger carries a bunch and they even have double ball ended. My choice would be to either use a T-handle version or a ratchet with the desired size if you know you're going to be putting a bunch of torque onto it though.

[@markedwards7721]

flat bar is great for digging up sprinkler heads in sprinkler systems!

[@jeffmay1332]

I am loving this series. Makes remember a lot of tools I have and rarely use, but would never give up!

[@LeftOne23]

Grandpa was from Mississippi. He called the wonder bar a reckon bar. Not sure why, but if a claw hammer won't pry it out, I reckon this will. Or, it's time for a materials reckoning. Thanks Cody

[@Hadgfeet]

Park Tool do some nice Allen Wrenches. Especially the 3 way set, very handy and ergonomic. Use it all the time when working on my bike.

[@RJbell5]

Good stuff Cody. While I disagree on a few of the tools, the idea of having just 50 tools is a stretch . You might want to take that list out to at least 100 tools and that might still make it a stretch. Keep it up and keep them coming!

[@johnj.baranski6553]

I think he's trying to get the new guys or young guys started out for their first shopa. 50 for now. The real number is probably 464 lol.

[@joecool509]

I too finally had to buy the same style of allen wrenches. i got tired of not finding what I needed.

[@zacmclaughlin773]

Definitely a come-along winch and a 25' quality chain with hooks

[@Rabbitt23]

I like the Kobalt flip utility knives. Theyre so nice. I can even carry it as a pocket knife.

[@alasdairmagic2883]

in a pinch, a lot of torx can be worked with the allen sets

[@LionAstrology]

Alasdair Magic that's why I always come across stripped out torx' s cause of people like you 😂

[@Hick25]

and torx can work on allen bolts

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

My bench vise and clamps are something I can’t live without. I use those more then anything.

[@LLUEVE]

I sat for 20 minutes listening to the man talk about his pant...better believe I'm watching 29 minutes of awesome!!!

[@trongod2000]

The shovel you are promoting is, as you said, for forest work. What you didn't mention is that the "spade" shape is superior to the round shovel in forest work because that point will force the shovel to either side of a root it meets up with. A round or flat shovel will always get hung up on roots.

[@DeePsix501]

Allen sets in the Swiss Army knife format are at the dollar store. Bought Allen and Torx set for the kitchen junk drawer

[@NRCustom]

I think a good vise should make the list. It's for sure one of the most used tools in my shop.

[@claytonmareno]

you definitely need a quality vise I use mine almost every day. it is one of my most used tools.

[@coastalbbq1]

Flashlight or head lamp. Stick magnet for retrieving nuts, screws etc. Narrow file set. Soft and stiff wire brushes.

[@holymackerel]

Bondhus FTW. I love my sets

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Brother Cody, that is a common digging shovel. The best ones have the number 2 stamped on them. In industry, the nickname for that shovel is, the Number 2 Dragline. It's a good thing you like English stuff. The word you kept using was a spade. A spade will likely have a short, D handle; the steel part will be a longish rectangle. Most often used by women and Englishmen.

[@brentdenicola8692]

Socket wrench set either the ones that go with the rachet or the screwdriver style are super handy when you need it. Great series can't wait to see the rest!

[@juanchirino7135]

A good VISE is a tool that you have to have, is just the most useful and indispensable tool to have in the shop, makes the life a lot easier clamping stuff

[@dojmike]

Don't forget the bottle opener. A must have to open a bottled brew at the end of the work day!

[@scottgilsrud4708]

Along with your multi-meter you need a plug tester it is so easy to use to check your wiring i'm a MN master and i carried one for 20 years

[@jayscott5890]

Please do a video on the multi meater.

[@sethmyers3375]

speed demon there a millions of videos on you tube already

[@mumblinge5892]

And besides that this is a family channel. I see what you did there. Hahahaha

[@carlscarl263]

My most used tools: 3ft pry bar, 3lb brass mini sledge and vise grips I would also say a good set of wrenches or a good fit all

[@scottjohnson3226]

I say good call on the multi meter. Too useful, and not that difficult to learn the basics on how to use.

[@matthewwhite2971]

What about a combination Square or a speed square. I use my combination Square both for Woodworking and metal fabrication. If your talking about building a home with these tools a speed square would be a must. Keep up the good work I'm really enjoying these videos!

[@nicholasricardo8443]

Ireland makes such good shovels because they dig peat there. The dried peat is used as firewood.

[@neilrankin4133]

I know it is counterintuitive but a 'spade' has the flat head. You can look it up if you don't believe me. What you are advocating for is, in fact, a "shovel." Thanks for your great channel!

[@37south47]

Would love for you to do a video or series on how to use and troubleshoot with the voltmeter. Which specific meter, vehicle troubleshooting and home electrical. I can build about anything but this is a weakness of mine.

[@luisjaviergutierrezjeronim4883]

I recommend a vice or a c-clamp, that comes handy almost for any kind of job

[@brianfitzpatrick7451]

You should check out the Milwaukee utility knife. The full sized one. It folds, so it can be kept in a pouch or pocket. And it can be flipped open with one hand. Very handy, and well made.

[@mvblitzyo]

I live in an apartment but did have my own home, but keep all my tools you mentioned in this video. 😎🤩