My Top 5 Best Mechanic Tools
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- In this video I am going to go over the top 5 best and most useful tools whenever I am working on my car or even for work like remodeling around the house. These useful tools are both hand tools and power tools like the Milwaukee 3/4 Ratchet, Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 1/4 " inch impact gun, Extendable flex head reversible 3/8 Ratchet, Extra Long reversible offset Ratchets with a swivel head.
Here are links to products which were used in this video:
Milwaukee 3/8" Ratchet (Tool Only): amzn.to/2NUnnbF
Milwaukee Double Battery Set: amzn.to/2ArAMpT
Milwaukee Charger: amzn.to/2v4dKAe
XL Set of Ratcheting Wrenches (Metric): amzn.to/2mZ4ybG
XL Set of Ratcheting Wrenches (SAE): amzn.to/2v4eQMm
1/4" Impact gun by Chicago Electric: bit.ly/2v32cNw
Extendable 3/8" Ratchet with a flex head: amzn.to/2OvY80r
Socket Organizer: amzn.to/2v4fYj4
Ratchet Adapters: amzn.to/2AxWQiK
Extensions: amzn.to/2LQjIhx
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Or as the drill sergeant taught us, “This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for fightin’, this is for fun”. I appreciate your work--without you, my 4 old paid-for cars wouldn’t work!
if you ever have the money, get the milwauke m12 fuel 1/4 impact. It's an amazing tool.
There are socket adapters if you don't know
I'm always surprised when folks complain about the torque of that ratchet. Power ratchets are not for breaking or tightening, you do those by hand, with the power mostly for running bolts/nuts up and down quickly. They are not impact driven (i.e. which would remove the reaction from your hands) as is that nut driver, so it would be a knuckle buster if the torque were any higher. I agree with that extendable flex head ratchet, use mine a lot, only switching to the regular ratchets when there are space constraints, like, master cylinders and under dash work. Almost never have to switch to 1/2 drive ratchet even on larger suspension bolts, axle nuts, now that's another story.
I love my flex head ratchets. Mine are a little different (they swivel in the centre and can become like a straight vertical screw driver), but same idea in that they work with different angles. Well worth what I paid.
You are spot on about the newer EZ Red ratcheting wrenches...….have already had to replace the swivel head locking mechanism after very light use. Thanks for posting.
I got a chicago electric hammer drill from harbor freight and i have put that thing through the ringer with loads of concrete work and still going strong. Was unexpectedly impressed with it for the cost. Other than harbor freights central pneumatic accesories i havent had any problems. Ill be going with high dollar brands a lot less from here on.
One of the most recent tools I bought... not spectacular but has proven to be amazingly useful... 600mm breaker bar for 1/2" drive sockets... bought to assist in fitting an emove to a caravan, but has been used lots since.
007JHS could of just said a 2 foot breaker bar
M12 ratchet is the best gen1. The gen 2 fuel is just to big ,something inside of me wanted but when I compare it side by side, is hard to choose.is just Less versatile in tight spaces.
You have your sockets upside down in your socket organizer. It seems counterintuitive but they fit better the other way. Took me a while to realize this myself. Not only do they fit better, but you will find it really handy when you are done with the socket to just place your ratchet head over the spot on the organizer and push the button to release the socket right down onto the stem.
rueliotube correct... sockets are upside down. The base of each spindle is sized to fit the corresponding socket... this helps keep them from moving around and helps prevent sockets from being placed in the wrong location
What part of video sockets are up side down? Unless he edited video and corrected them.
Pirouz Farhani At 7:51. The “face” should be down. Still wrong...or, rather, not ideal.
@@rueliotube For this particular socket holder maybe. But for harbor freight socket holders or any standard one the six points hex opening should be faced up not down like how he has them. Besides the readings on sockets themselves are not upside down.
I'm really liking this channel. Thanks for the info
He is like a more detailed version of Scotty Kilmer. While Scotty just tells you the results, this guy is a bit more detail oriented. Both are very practical and really think about automobiles in owner terms.
Cal L Scotty is just clickbait
Scotty is a money hungry, self-centered douchebag. This guy is humble and legit.
Scotty is a little bit more old school that's it.
Do not compare this humble guy with that scotty crack head
I don't think there is anything wrong with Kilmer. Everything he says has came true for the vehicles in my household over the decades. So what if he is click-baity, it's still worth watching. Lots of good little tips and I quite enjoy the Chrysler bashing if you are know how much we sank into these PoS. I like Toyota's too, our toyotas have all been comically cheap to drive and maintain. More money in pocket for the kid's future education.
Also what's wrong with making money? He is not getting sponsored, you don't have to watch his content of you don't want Google ads to give him money.
Forgot your Craftsman Bottle Cap Opener. I'm sure it was your favorite tool while filming this. 🍻
nice tool choices. Seems items have a combination of : simpler, durable, value, multi-purpose, unique, practical, etc. thanks
One of your beat video so far...😂. I guess one thing I learned is don't operate tools, and record yourself after a case of beers! 🖒🍻
My milwaukee rachet driver is the best damed tool I've ever owned, love it
I see the new garage is working out well. My go to tool is my 24 inch breaker bar on my ' 05 Altima up here in Toronto. Lots of salt on those winter roads= frozen bolts.
That 3/8 extended ratchet is a tool sent from God !! Man I don’t even need a swivel sometimes with it
Impact wrench is, hands down, the best tool I bought for auto work. I stopped stripping the heads off bolts and immensely reduced my work time because I wasn't taking an hour trying to undo a stuck fastener. When I got one I was like, "Why didn't I get one of these months ago?"
Same bro lmao 😂
I just ordered the Extendable 3/8" Ratchet with a flex head thanks to your video. That's a highly needed tool for any DIYer. I already have the Milwaukee 3/8" ratchet is a nice tool to have, for engine work and all of the above, I got mine off Amazon in separate orders too, 35 bucks for 2 batteries/charger and 95 bucks for the bare tool and I agree it's torque is lack luster, but then again I didn't buy it for its torque power I got it for convenience. That My 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 impacts couldn't get too.
Amazon is good, but Harbor Freight has the lowest prices for sockets, adapters, extensions and wrenches.
None have failed on me yet.
P V make sure not to use them or the China(harbor freight) store will disappoint you
hah! This is one of the most helpful vids.. better than Scotty Kilmer's! Keep it up.. we are watching! I like the level of detail too.. there is "enough".
Gave a thumbs up for the innuendos
Just fyi the Hansen socket organizers are designed for the sockets to be stored hex side down. Then the numbers on the stick show up better, along with the drive size of the socket being visible (3/8, 1/2 etc). Great videos man, I'm subscribed.
CUT! Thanks for leaving that in - great info and a bit of humor.
Nothing wrong with your tools getting you excited. I suffer from the same affliction :-) I'm so glad I watched this video. While I had a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter that came with my socket set, I did not have the other ratchet adapters shown in your video. I decided to pick some up and I'm so glad I did. When I found myself working on an old rusty BMW there were numerous instances where the various sized adapters were lifesavers. Thanks for the recommendation!
Metric and 'standard'... made chuckle.
Thanks for sharing.
I personally prefer the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh swivel head 3/8 ratchet. Although the quality of the build has gone down in recent years (plastic seems to be utilized in the mechanism), their ratchets can get the majority of the work done at any angle. There is a huge difference in the design of the head compared to flex head ratchets, and I implore you to investigate that for yourself.
Also, I have a set of Stanley locking flex ratchet wrenches. Just like how you mention that a flex head ratchet that is flimsy can cause you more grievance, a locking flex ratchet wrench definitely comes in handy. I am intrigued by your recommendation of an offset, I'll be looking for a set of locking flex ratchet wrenches with the offset box
You can get a Milwaukee impact driver, brand new on Ebay for 36 bucks tool only. MUCH better than Chicago electric, and it uses the same batteries as the ratchet. My favorite tool of all time is the Milwaukee m12 3/8" stubby fuel impact gun. So small and has 250 ft lbs torque. $199 for the kit w charger and 2 batteries online
Good tips. I’ve been slowly growing my tool selection and wasn’t sure which ratchet to get.
Snap on there pricy for a d.i.y guy but coming from a professional mechanic who uses them every dah and abuses them there worth the money
@@bjgjnubby5084 BS nothing about Snap-on that much better, other tool makers have similar warranties without the outrageous pricing.
This dude cheaps out on ratchets. You can get a 1/4", 3/8", AND a 1/2" ratchet on the "Professional" line from Harbor Freight for under $50. I've never broke one. Even if you do, they have lifetime warranties and will exchange it for a new one right there on the spot. They look good, I've never broken one or had an issue with any of mine that I bought a decade ago. I've put them through the ringer too using them professionally virtually everyday. Don't use reducing adapters either. They dont take much to break. A 3/8" are made the torque applied on a 3/8" ratchet. If you need to reduce down to use a 3/8", just buy a long handled 3/8" $20USD. Its something you buy once but have forever. Most of the time, you use it more than once. If he can afford to buy long handled ratcheting wrenches, there's no reason he can't afford long handled ratchets to do it right
I just found your channel while putting together a toolkit for my sons new car. You kept my attention and I enjoyed all the bloopers.while still getting the information I needed.Liked and subscribed.
I got same box end ratcheting wrench set by ATD tools branded as Platinum similar to Mountain before starting a timing belt job. They are extremely useful in hard to reach areas. Another important feature is reversible lever which prevents ratchet to be locked in a tight place when removing a bolt.
You are great with a healthy sense of humor-nice fall, lol
I bought me a Gearwrench through socket set many years ago the only socket set I've ever needed
You are putting the sockets on in the wrong direction in the Hansen socket holder. The drive end should face up. Another great tip for these socket organizers is if you put the Deep Wells on the short pegs you can put one set of shallow sockets with the drive size up on the tall pigs ( I put 12 point sockets on the bottom) and 6 point sockets face up on top of the 12 point sockets save Room in the toolbox
Another video that relates too real world situations that we all deal with. This is a great channel!
Add RnW to the short list of people I'd like to have a few beers with before I die.
AND a case of beer? Lol.
Love the Humerus side of the channel bro.
7:50 you have the sockets upside down. Turn them other way around, and they fit better and the size is more visible
Thanks for the video. The newer Milwaukee cordless ratchets have better power but far from an impact. I gave my old model to a friend when I upgraded and he loves it!
The Hanson socket organizers are okay, but the rods that ID and support the sockets break very easily. I gave up on them and now use magnetic trays or socket holders. They provide better support when moving them around, there's no breakage and it's easy to remove/reinstall sockets with one hand compared to using those thin rails socket sets come on. I use Mechanic's Time Savers (MTS), but there are several brands out there that would probably work fine, too.
I Replace that Harbor Freight Impact with a BOSCH PS4(from a Pawn) years ago. Not only its smaller and shorter(for tight spaces), its also has more Impact. Nothing is smaller than Bosch...
The New PS42 is brushless(i dont have).
Excellent video and great tools. Thanks for the funny :-)
zrkn1 putting a flywheel into a 2000 Ford F-150 what would the transmission mess up
those xl flex extended head ratchet wrenches are super sweet.
my favourite tool is the flashlight.i got a streamlight stylus pro with a 15 minute charger.pretty good stuff.
Thank you for your videos. I just purchased the E-Z Red redhead expendable ratchet as a part of doing my first DIG timing belt, water pump, and crank/cam seals on my RX300. Wrench worked great on both flex and extra leverage on extension. They have upgraded the wrench so the head locks in place by pressing a button on the side of it. I'm normally a Harbor Freight person but their version doesn't have the head click/lock you recommended. I got mine for $26 bucks on Amazon. Only $5 bucks more than H-F with better features.
DIY
This guy is ine of the best!
I like your laid back style how you present information. Great job! 👌
Can't believe you don't put a big hammer in the top five!
Golo1949--Part of having a big hammer is knowing WHEN (and especially WHEN NOT) to use it. If something won't come off easily, first ask yourself "why?" and try to logically find a work-around. Check CZcams and other resources; maybe you missed a cotter pin, there's a bit of corrosion or something else equally basic. If you've exhausted all the possibilities, then use the extra force. Remember: With great power comes great responsibility (otherwise known as "You break it, you pay for it".).
4lbs mini sledge for the win lol love mine
I really learned something today about collecting and choosing my tools correctly and to add to my tools collection great and awesome video! Thx Ortiz
1. Yeah, man! Great videos! Lots of help. Especially the one when you examine a used car for sale. Thank you very much for it.
2. I also would like you to start a DIY car repair/ maintenance videos series for complete noobs like myself.
3. Please make a video on 5 most reliable cars under 10,000 dollars.
Thank you again. You are a very knowledgeable man and I will continue to support your channel.
Since you already have the Milwaukee, get the stubby impact.
Or if you don’t want to spend 200.00 Dewalt has the new 12v xtreme impact wrench for 99.99
I see that you're working on a Chevy Cruze with the 1.8 liter Ecotec engine. Good car , but I have to replace my oil cooler on my 2015 Cruze LS. Pain in the ass job because of location , and your tool selection helped me in what to buy to access difficult places. Great video as usual from your channel.
Very profitable clean up after hacks that don’t have a clue!
6:47 Best Part!!!!!
LOL!!! I agree. :D
Lol nice... The bloopers are funny
Great video buying some of your suggestions now Thanks!
I'm surprised you don't have the Milwaukee impact driver why you still rocking the Harbor Freight
Budget tools I would imagine because it is working for him
Or maybe he didn't catch the Milwaukee when it was on sale a few days ago for $32bucks
Budget tools where was that ?!
The Milwaukee Impact Driver is gods gift to this earth
7:34 It costs about 1/3rd as much. Plus, once you get past what the HF impact driver can do, then you're into 1/2" impact wrench territory as socket for those are commonly available in about 10mm and larger (smaller too if you buy a big enough set).
Excellent selection of tools
$100 and a case of beer. LOL that is a lot of money. LOL you are awesome
Great video. Thanks. Wish all Iranians were as cool as you are.
For the impatient: the action happens at 6:42. Great video, by the way.
Its amazing how fast electronic tools become obsolete. There are far better impact or battery charged impact guns and ratchets now. The one thing I think that I should invest in is the swivel ratchets. Gearwrench has a nice of set swivel ratchets with all anvil sizes that I might add to my tool box. I'm not sure that I also need swivel wrenches because I already have ratcheting wrenches and with the addition of swivel ratchets I should be more just ok for DIY jobs. If I ever upgrade my ratcheting wrenches it will probably be with the SK X-Frame set that has over 200 tooth. It doesn't get better than that in terms of normal wrenches.
My wife likes the drill with an adult toy at the end of it !!... lol
J ROD get the one that goes in the end of the Sawzall
sucks that she has to use a tool when you are the man thats supposed to be doing the job.
Drilldo 🤔
This guy should have his on TV show on the learning channel. 👌
As a DIYer, I've found that I could often get into tight spaces and remove fasteners with a stubby 3/8" ratchet. Especially useful for spark plugs, and you wouldn't need to have a flex-head to do it. The old-school flex-heads often didn't have locking positions, as the newer ones do. The texture you referred to on extensions is commonly known as "knurling", which I suspect you simply forgot in the heat of the moment. Happens to me all the time.
i prefer the black and decker impact gun.
I love my ratchet wrench. Yes it was expensive but as a time saver it's awesome. I do like your socket organiser, clearly visible sizes are great. I paint the sizes on the side of the sockets with a white paint pen. I do like the look of your long bendy wrenches, they look sweet!
Lolol. I watched it twice and laughed twice as much. Good video
slaps the head of milwaukee 12v ratchet.. you can fit so much torque on that bad boi!
Froilan Basanez me_irl
Just so you know the milwaukee m12 ratchet does not say that it is an impact ratchet. So if you want an impact gun then go that route. Milwaukee makes a lot of different m18 as well as m12 impact guns made to break lose those bolts or nuts.
Awesome video! Thanks!
Great video .I hope you are ok from the fall 😁
I was wondering what would be some good options for an edc tool kit...I want the best 4 to 5 inch Cresent wrench and same size ratchet wrench strong enough to break a 50 to 100 lb. Bolt its gotta fit into a maxpedition gear beefy pocket organizer and its gotta have a good array of sockets that'll also fit
I have a Milwaukee power drill that uses that same M12 battery, its got some balls for such a small drill. I'm not 100% sure but Im pretty sure it would have been able to get that hood latch bolt off
Awesome like always
This dude is great
If you already have the a Milwaukee ratchet and M12 2.0 battery why HF 1/4" impact? I mean it's ok for occasional use for homeowners but it won't last and corners are cut for both tool and battery at that price point. Look at the new Milwaukee 1/4" impact at 100 ft-lb, plenty of torque and will last in a work enviroment, 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery.
And falling backwards is an indication of a bad omen for having that HF impact. LOL.
Good tools
Good to see you back making videos. I hope once you're settled in your new place you'll also continue with your A6 project car.
I have that EZ Red expandable ratchet, I had to warranty it 2 times. It broke on the square drive were u attach a socket.
Thanks for the links!!!
Good video, I've watched your other videos and I really do appreciate your support and time for us folks who don't know to much on automobiles. Keep up the good work
The owners manual for the milwaukee ratchet says you are not supposed to break off with it.
Did you try batteries from that link
Some reviews said it's not original milwaukee
Cool video! Power tools make your life a little easy!
Your list are the best. Right to the point
At least you showed the head on your tool.
That ez red ratchet is very handy im not gonna lie i use mines alot at work cuhz you can change the length
Amazing tutorial videos absolutely the best channel and a CZcams star!
holy shit that extendable ratchet is cool, didnt know something like that existed
Comparing the power of a battery ratchet and a battery impact. Yeah right! Of course the impact will win
I thought of a top 5 before I played the video and you had all the same tools Id pick Lol.
Ahhh I have an ecotec engine too 😆✌
Really good video
Didnt know there was a swivel head extension!!!🤯🤯🤯
Surprisingly interesting video. Which brand of tools with reasonable price would you recommend? I prefer to pay a bit more for quality, than to buy cheap stuff again and again. And "Husky" which I use is just pice of crap.
The “texture” on the extensions is called knurling, and pronounced nerling.
Yes, and the "knurling allows you to get better 'purchase' on the tool." (Shortest, most accurate way to state it!) Also, the extensions that are designed with a little free-play on the ends are technically called "wobble extensions", not swivel, so as not to be confused with true swivel extensions that have a u-joint on the end. Still, great vid.
Wow, every tool ad I’ve seen and every mechanic and product package says wobbly.
ICON TOOLS FROM HARBOR FREIGHT ARE LEGIT . Ratcheting Wrenches are the shit !!! @ratchets and wrenches
Awesome ! Nice property and nice garage! I would suggest to work on the lighting get rid of the shadows