Every Single Tool You Need To Start Working On Cars! *Full List*

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • This video covers every tool you need to start working on cars, as well as which of those you can buy cheap, and which you should spend some money on to get a quality tool. Full List with links below.
    1:12 Sockets and Ratchets
    1/4" Nice Combo Kit - amzn.to/32DfPSz
    1/4" Cheaper Combo Kit - amzn.to/33SjEU0
    1/4" Socket Set - amzn.to/33X0QmH
    1/4" Ratchet - amzn.to/2Jdwkg6
    1/4" Extensions - amzn.to/35QPySJ
    1/4" Wobble Extension - amzn.to/2N3aT2D
    3/8" Nice Combo Kit - amzn.to/32zGzTM
    3/8" Cheap Combo Kit - amzn.to/2Jdy8po
    3/8" Socket Set - amzn.to/31DAtjO
    3/8" Ratchet - amzn.to/2pDMEjv
    3/8" Extensions - amzn.to/2Jcgtib
    3/8" Wobble Extensions - amzn.to/2N1YlIR
    1/2" Combo Kit - amzn.to/2MFfZ6d
    1/2" Cheap Combo Kit - amzn.to/31DFIQK
    1/2" Socket Set - amzn.to/33SsSQ3
    1/2" Ratchet - amzn.to/360NjMO
    1/2" Extensions - amzn.to/2WakiJR
    1/2" Wobble Extension - amzn.to/2pKF32w
    Socket Organizers - amzn.to/2BzA8UX
    4:29 Breaker Bars and Torque Wrenches
    Breaker Bar - amzn.to/32EhmYq
    Small Torque Wrench - amzn.to/2Wc44QA
    Big Torque Wrench (12-250ft/lbs) - amzn.to/2pMtVCc
    Flex Head Ratchet - amzn.to/32DupJr
    6:28 Wrenches
    Milwaukee Ratcheting Wrenches - amzn.to/2qzDCV7
    Flex Head Ratcheting Wrenches - amzn.to/2W94Zkz
    Normal Wrenches - amzn.to/33NGaxc
    Adjustable Wrench - amzn.to/2MFrI4S
    Nicer Adjustable Wrench - amzn.to/2p44VGN
    Pipe Wrench - amzn.to/2N8P7ue
    9:18 Pliers
    Vice Grips - amzn.to/2o8kxsh
    Snapring Pliers - amzn.to/32EjiAa
    Knipex Cobra's - amzn.to/2MAwS1P
    Normal Pliers - amzn.to/2NgTofx
    Cutting Dikes - amzn.to/2BAzFli
    Needle Nose - amzn.to/2BBM1d8
    Flush Cut - amzn.to/35QU97r
    13:53 Screw Drivers
    Channel Lock Screw Drivers - amzn.to/2Pbbsde
    Other Set - amzn.to/2Paojg0
    15:18 Allen Sockets And Torx Bits
    Big Set of Allen Sockets - amzn.to/32BU0m8
    Small Set of Allen Sockets - B000GYLGU8
    Torx Sockets - amzn.to/2qu5TML
    Tamper proof Torx Sockets - amzn.to/32zMrwi
    E-bits - amzn.to/33U6x4A
    17:02 Hammers
    Normal Hammer - amzn.to/2MC8lt8
    Mini-sledge - amzn.to/2W3lHC5
    Dead blow Hammer - amzn.to/2WeKAed
    18:20 Pry-Bars, Picks, Files
    Cheap Pry Bar Set - amzn.to/2BB7Lpg
    Nice Pry Bar Set - amzn.to/2W8NYXY
    Cheap Picks - amzn.to/33UDmP6
    Nice Picks - amzn.to/32DHcMb
    Mini Files - amzn.to/2P7WTXU
    20:45 Drill/driver sets and accesories
    M12 Drill/Driver - amzn.to/35QVZoR
    M18 Drill/Driver - amzn.to/2p6WuKJ
    Drill Bits - amzn.to/2MCKNnZ
    Step Bits - amzn.to/35Xvm1p
    Driver Kit - amzn.to/2W6cjxs
    Wire Brush Set - amzn.to/2BzFEqD
    24:43 Grinders
    Cheap Corded - amzn.to/2MDWPOc
    Nice Corded - amzn.to/2p57fNM
    Cordless - amzn.to/2N75gjN
    26:47 Wiring Tools
    Multimeter (Backlit) - amzn.to/2MFcAUM
    Auto Wire Strippers - amzn.to/2Jd9q8U
    Normal Wire Strippers - amzn.to/2N7Qk52
    M12 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/31BztwW
    Corded Soldering Iron - amzn.to/2Bxa50r
    Bonus Power Probe - amzn.to/2BBapeG
    Knockoff power probe - amzn.to/32FxHvQ
    31:22 Lights
    Underhood Nice - amzn.to/32BhfwQ
    Underhood Cheap - amzn.to/32Fy3ma
    Headlight Big and Rechargeable - amzn.to/33SGoTJ
    Headlight small - amzn.to/31DoRO7
    Super Bright Tiny Flashlight - amzn.to/2o7W5ar
    32:47 Measuring Tools
    Calipers - amzn.to/2W2IaPF
    Tape Measure - amzn.to/32DKWNJ
    33:39 Power Tools
    Milwaukee Tool Stubby 3/8" Impact - amzn.to/2Jdirid
    Milwaukee Tool Big 1/2" Impact - amzn.to/32K0CiE
    Milwauke Tool 3/8" Ratchet - amzn.to/2JcpQhy
    Milwaukee Tool 1/4" Ratchet - amzn.to/35VZM41
    M12 Drill/Driver - amzn.to/35QVZoR
    M18 Drill/Driver - amzn.to/2p6WuKJ
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  • @drengskap
    @drengskap Před 4 lety +1124

    A few pretty essential things you missed:
    12" steel rule
    Utility knife
    Magnetic pick-up tool
    Magnetic parts bowl

    • @DaroriDerEinzige
      @DaroriDerEinzige Před 3 lety +30

      That he didn't mentioned a Magned on some sort of flexible extension is mind buffeling for me.

    • @bigwrenchgarage1360
      @bigwrenchgarage1360 Před 3 lety +43

      Lighted magnetic pick up tool. Bunch of magnetic bowls. At least a half dozen 10mm 1/4" drive 6 point shallow and deep sockets.

    • @cbarajas52
      @cbarajas52 Před 3 lety +9

      not crucial but yes nice to have,

    • @stever5887
      @stever5887 Před 3 lety +7

      I'd add a 6-inch steel ruler, for measuring parts in place on the car where space is tight. It's all relative, however; no two people will ever have an identical list. Everyone's needs and wants are different, based on their experiences and what they think they need to do a job.

    • @JazielR
      @JazielR Před 3 lety +7

      I came into the comments for this exact reason and an inspection mirror or a endoscope and I believe a butane soldering iron is better than corded or battery (imho)

  • @jayburrough4308
    @jayburrough4308 Před 4 lety +1893

    Don't forget to get extra 10mm lol

    • @whiphore
      @whiphore Před 4 lety +57

      I find I loose 12 and 13 more as they are genuinely more common on a car in my experience

    • @hectorcalderon3011
      @hectorcalderon3011 Před 4 lety +101

      The 10mm socket gets lost in the Bermuda Triangle constantly, the crazy thing is once I buy more 10 mm then I find my old ones but when I need it I lose them all.

    • @Gabriel.4190
      @Gabriel.4190 Před 4 lety +63

      @@whiphore I don't understand the joke as I've never lost a 10mm simply by putting my tools back when I'm finished

    • @harrisonyoung6115
      @harrisonyoung6115 Před 4 lety +9

      Literal nightmare back in my ag classes, someone always running off with it, and losing it

    • @mikemuzzell5167
      @mikemuzzell5167 Před 4 lety +5

      Air hammer.

  • @mibmophba
    @mibmophba Před 3 lety +138

    Best advice I was ever given when it came to tools was “buy the cheapest shit to start, if you break it or wear it out. Then you can justify replacing it with the nicer version”

    • @YeetxBoi
      @YeetxBoi Před 3 lety +12

      That's actually an amazing piece of advice

    • @NativePride4051
      @NativePride4051 Před 3 lety +8

      Not amazing advice when you got your car apart and you break that cheap tool. Now your stuck without your car for a day or 2

    • @mibmophba
      @mibmophba Před 3 lety +6

      @@NativePride4051 if only there was a way you could borrow a buddys tool. Or have a buddy drive you to the store so you can buy the more expensive version. Or another cheap one as a stop gap....

    • @NativePride4051
      @NativePride4051 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mibmophba some new comers don't have car buddies. Hell I didn't really have friends or "buddies" to call to get a ride or get a tool. Also how you gonna go to the auto store if you aint got another car. And what if you don't have money for a Uber or lyft to and from the auto store.

    • @mibmophba
      @mibmophba Před 3 lety +9

      @@NativePride4051 if you don’t have money for Uber or Lyft. I guess you’re buying the cheap tools anyway.

  • @EpicMel0ns
    @EpicMel0ns Před 3 lety +109

    One tool I recommend getting is a brake caliper compressing tool so you can do your own brake jobs, very cheap and pays its self the very first use. Also it’s good to have different types of lube/grease around like dielectric, brake grease, silicone paste etc so you don’t have to keep buying those little “sample” packets at the parts store

    • @LeverPhile
      @LeverPhile Před 2 lety +20

      A cheap 6 inch C clamp will compress brake calipers just as well.

    • @Alucard-gt1zf
      @Alucard-gt1zf Před rokem +4

      @@LeverPhile try doing that with a 4 pot caliper....

    • @cody4873
      @cody4873 Před rokem +4

      @@LeverPhile Good luck using that C clamp on newer cars with electronic parking brakes. Good way to ruin a caliper

    • @LeverPhile
      @LeverPhile Před rokem +1

      @@cody4873 Right, you'd need to unactuate the electronic p brake motor on the caliper first, before using a clamp or screwdriver.
      Just unplug the electronic motor and put 12volts across the two pins to release the p brake (generally, always research your car first).

    • @cody4873
      @cody4873 Před rokem +2

      @@LeverPhile Using a clamp of any kind can damage the motor. It has to be turned either clockwise or counter clockwise. Only way to properly reset the motor is by manually disassembling the motor and hand cranking it prior to piston retract or put the car in maintenance mode.

  • @IamByzer
    @IamByzer Před 4 lety +89

    The video I didn’t want. But definitely needed. This gets my hyped for the day I buy a house and set up my garage

  • @averykruger7957
    @averykruger7957 Před 4 lety +165

    As a professional auto technician I can say that this video would be extremely helpful for any new mechanic or even a seasoned tech. All the hand tools and wiring tools are a must have. The Milwaukee stuff is definitely nice if its in the budget.

    • @IIGeminiGemII
      @IIGeminiGemII Před rokem +5

      VERY GOOD feedback, bc I wasn't sure if it'd be worth my time to watch this video. Now I know it IS work my time.
      THANKS MUCH!

    • @sasquatchrosefarts
      @sasquatchrosefarts Před 9 měsíci +2

      $4 test light with a sharp probe. If I was managing a shop and a guy didn't have a cheap test light for in case the fancy tools break, I wouldn't hire them. Don't need a whole drawer of test lights, but one as a backup. And bonus points for the $10 harbor freight two lead logic test light.

    • @PlasticAddict301
      @PlasticAddict301 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yeah I'm starting with just 1/4-1/2" ratchet+socket sets, an impact wrench, and a hammer lol. Anything extra will come as needed

  • @willowsendstudios4751
    @willowsendstudios4751 Před 7 měsíci +21

    Finally getting to start my career in automotive and so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the run down on tools I’ve been needing advice. Love how you are honest and speak like the audience is your friend.

  • @tomsawyer9637
    @tomsawyer9637 Před 4 lety +61

    Long 90° needle nose pliers are my favorite for reaching hard to get hose clamps. Must have

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 Před 3 lety

      I have a pier of those I found them in my grandpas old tool box.

    • @rockyloccgarage2040
      @rockyloccgarage2040 Před 3 lety

      Best

    • @katelynlowe3559
      @katelynlowe3559 Před 2 lety

      Just bought a snap on pair, Honda tranny plugs are hard to reach

    • @ethanwrx2802
      @ethanwrx2802 Před 2 lety

      @@katelynlowe3559 just bought the snap on 5 pack of needle noses. Barely used them yet but already love them

  • @skateadicts
    @skateadicts Před 4 lety +20

    Dude this is the work of the lord. I wish there was video like this years ago when I first got into cars and working on cars. You nailed it with the list and what is and ins't as important. Keep it up!

  • @connoro1600
    @connoro1600 Před 4 lety +361

    That is definitely a good use of my 40 minutes. Can we get a full on Toolbox tour/ tool collection video too?👍🏻👍🏻

    • @spinner1294
      @spinner1294 Před 3 lety +11

      You basically just did get a tool collection vid

    • @Yoshi-jy7nq
      @Yoshi-jy7nq Před 3 lety +3

      Idiot he technically did

    • @paulyoung4814
      @paulyoung4814 Před 2 lety

      Good presentation

    • @MrZimmaframe
      @MrZimmaframe Před 2 lety +5

      @@Yoshi-jy7nq Well no not really at all because part of a tool "box" tour is seeing their layout, how they organize things and specialty tools.

  • @ricardoiglesias8877
    @ricardoiglesias8877 Před 4 lety +58

    A vise is a must. I don’t know how I lived without one for so long.

    • @megatrolltrollington
      @megatrolltrollington Před 2 měsíci +1

      12:05
      There's really no argument. Just ignorant Americans saying it wrong.
      The company has commented officially on their name numerous times.
      It's pronounced KA NIP EX; it's German the "K" is hard, not silent.

  • @trophbrwntrouthunter
    @trophbrwntrouthunter Před 3 lety +1

    Man I have been watching you for years and literally just notice I wasn’t subbed, man I’m glad I saw that. I appreciate all the time you put into teaching and demonstrating, not skipping over the details for flash! Thanks man.

  • @NNFaNRacing
    @NNFaNRacing Před 4 lety +264

    You forgot an obd 2 reader, Really helpful with diagnostics and they have gotten cheap enough it's hard to justify driving to the auto parts store every time a check engine light comes on.

    • @jonnnn4895
      @jonnnn4895 Před 3 lety +7

      Auto parts gives a really in-depth read that cheap ones don’t

    • @bubbaslaughter8379
      @bubbaslaughter8379 Před 3 lety +13

      @@jonnnn4895 meh not really I’ve been slanging parts for the zone almost 8 years and our scanners even the new updated ones that do abs , srs and all that jazz are very vague mostly due to the system used, basically 2-600$ paperweights that’s you’ll still either end up throwing parts at or ending up at a shop.

    • @snafuequals
      @snafuequals Před 3 lety +10

      @@jonnnn4895 you're crazy

    • @jonnnn4895
      @jonnnn4895 Před 3 lety +1

      @@snafuequals u ever went to autozone ? I always go when my codes on it shows what part I need and what the code means for engine light codes would be nice if it read abs and etc

    • @snafuequals
      @snafuequals Před 3 lety +4

      @@jonnnn4895 😐

  • @carsonclonan228
    @carsonclonan228 Před 4 lety +5

    This is awesome. Thanks Taylor.
    The complete list in the description is so helpful.

  • @edwinacevedo8420
    @edwinacevedo8420 Před 3 lety +2

    This has to be the most thorough and practical advice I’ve gotten. Thank you so much.

  • @ericlewandowskivlogs
    @ericlewandowskivlogs Před 3 lety +8

    Thanks for the list. I've just started getting serious about my tools and actually just started a new job as a mechanic apprentice at my work. After plumbing for 17 years, time to learn and master a new skilled trade. Slowly building my tool kit.

  • @scottyspeedshop9951
    @scottyspeedshop9951 Před 4 lety +140

    I swear Taylor knows exactly what I want to know tools, welders, wheels absolutely love these videos keep it up big man👍🏻

  • @QuinnSomeLoseSome
    @QuinnSomeLoseSome Před 4 lety +528

    As a bodyman it hurt my soul hearing that 1/4” isn’t important

    • @stephngibson5517
      @stephngibson5517 Před 4 lety +46

      Quinn Michalec for real and he has no ball peen hammer that’s all I use

    • @Ironsights85
      @Ironsights85 Před 4 lety +28

      yeah that one stung! i work on everything from combines to mini bikes and i love my 1/4" sockets!

    • @babybarber7916
      @babybarber7916 Před 4 lety +4

      That was the only thing I could think about through this whole video

    • @CKilger12
      @CKilger12 Před 4 lety +30

      YEAH...not just as a body person. The ratchet drive size really IMO depends on the kind of torque you are needing, not all 10mm bolt heads are the same. I snapped many a bolt head with 3/8 that 1/4 probably would not have. Just sayin

    • @automedic9781
      @automedic9781 Před 4 lety +42

      Even as a service guy and not a body guy I thought that was weird
      1/4 isn’t a “luxury” it’s a necessity

  • @the_boatswain
    @the_boatswain Před 3 lety +7

    Hey man, this is probably one of the most important videos I have watched on youtube. It's an awesome video and has really helped me make a lot of choices when it come to buying tools. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Also, an updated version down the line if any new tools or changes are made!

  • @davidlindsey6514
    @davidlindsey6514 Před 3 lety +6

    I'm starting to build out my Milwaukee power tools and after watching today's upload I referenced back to this video to see which options you recommend. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

  • @mtschoenrock
    @mtschoenrock Před 4 lety +4

    This is probably my favorite video man, I've always been curious about what tools you use the most. I'll be keeping an eye out for some of these tools that are missing in my collection

  • @bobgnarly1985
    @bobgnarly1985 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video man. I’m in the same boat as you kind of, was a mechanic for years then went to the military while building cars on the side now I’m getting back into cars as a job and want to go back with a stocked box. Thanks for the tips, always good to hear what someone else uses and why!!

  • @matthewclark2627
    @matthewclark2627 Před 3 lety +52

    A Knipex Pliers Wrench is a great tool as well. They are like an adjustable wrench combined with slip groove/channel lock. Countless uses and they don’t damage the workpiece like channel locks could

  • @user-hr8pt4rp4f
    @user-hr8pt4rp4f Před 4 měsíci

    Taylor Ray,
    I am very grateful & thankful for taking the time to go over the tools!!!

  • @Phil60084
    @Phil60084 Před 4 lety +31

    Definitely pick up an impact swivel socket set! The harbor freight set literally changed how I work on cars. I use them 80% of the time now unless it's a deep socket. They dont swivel as much as universal joints so they don't get bound up and make it soooooo easy to get onto hard to reach bolts. Biggest unexpected game changer tool I've probably ever gotten.

  • @junior3815
    @junior3815 Před 4 lety +9

    I've been on the fence on picking up the Stubby impact, so thanks for this. Gonna be grabbing that realllll soon.

  • @meltdownblitz
    @meltdownblitz Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I'm somewhat of a new mechanic with my own cars. I had almost all of this in some form but I added a few things to my list and learned a lot. Thank you!

  • @nicksrandomviews1296
    @nicksrandomviews1296 Před 2 lety +1

    I really appreciate your videos in a huge way my friend. The videos you make are a service to the people that is so very valuable and just wanted you to know that I think you are phenomenal guy and I greatly appreciate you.

  • @rei39
    @rei39 Před 4 lety +11

    Very informative video Taylor! I feel like I already have more than half of these exact tools just from watching your videos for a while. 3/8 stubby impact for the win. If anyone needs an impact, get that one.

  • @tbonelittlet
    @tbonelittlet Před 4 lety +481

    A jack and stands is a must !! :P

    • @spm1209
      @spm1209 Před 4 lety +9

      Came here tonsay this.

    • @ChromeCowboyGaming
      @ChromeCowboyGaming Před 4 lety +21

      Hes got a lift so that's not a must for him :/

    • @FSGAMER35
      @FSGAMER35 Před 4 lety +5

      ShortGeared or a piece of log

    • @kllgrogto5838
      @kllgrogto5838 Před 4 lety +18

      @@ChromeCowboyGaming but we are not talking just about him, most people watching this video are not going to have a lift so jack stands and a jack are a must have

    • @Barrage_Xr6t
      @Barrage_Xr6t Před 4 lety +8

      Should be one of the first things on the list

  • @jumbleman101
    @jumbleman101 Před 2 lety +21

    Air hammer, chisel, a nice long sharp punch, air compressor plus a blowgun for sure, some type of scanner/code reader as well. Thanks for the video I enjoyed it and I can honestly tell you that your opinion on the KNIPEX and the stubby Milwaukee 3/8 impact is shared on 100% and is spot on both of those tools are my best investment I've ever made and most used tools.

  • @skipstevson9713
    @skipstevson9713 Před 3 lety +1

    Taylor, great video! Just the links to all the tools is worth the price of admission alone.
    Thanks for all your great research and sharing your experiences!

  • @briand2195
    @briand2195 Před 4 lety +7

    A couple of notable mentions in my experience, Pass-thru sockets. While not a requirement they come in handy say when you have a long alternator bracket bolt you're trying to remove close to a fender well, in occasions like that I prefer them to ratcheting box wrenches. Since you mentioned crank removal, I'd mention chain wrenches for holding the crankshaft when you go to reinstall the crank bolt, I used to ratchet strap the crank arms to the sub frame to hold them before discovering that method.

  • @spazda_mx5
    @spazda_mx5 Před 4 lety +25

    Great vid! And I'd say a cheap-ish tap and die set can be pretty useful to have as well.

    • @guitarwizzz
      @guitarwizzz Před rokem

      I would agree but opt for the mid to high end taps, or just the most expensive you can afford. Much less likely to break.

  • @davebuts1921
    @davebuts1921 Před 4 lety

    Mate a great rundown of the tools you need with no BS no snapon this and that, but real tools to do the job Very refreshing to see a real person doing a real review. Nice work.

  • @Danielxperez14
    @Danielxperez14 Před 2 měsíci

    This video has so much value! I appreciate you dropping links for the majority of the items

  • @xxxxxxx3760
    @xxxxxxx3760 Před 4 lety +126

    21 dislikes wtf this man really just spent at least a hr probably 2hrs looking up the tools an posting links

    • @YOUZTUBE2000
      @YOUZTUBE2000 Před 4 lety +8

      graphic_ twinkie 2hrs 😂
      I was thinking more like a couple of days!
      Heck of a good job!

    • @xxxxxxx3760
      @xxxxxxx3760 Před 4 lety +1

      YOUZTUBE2000 for sheer I like when you tubers do that my wallet doesn’t though

    • @boricuajr84
      @boricuajr84 Před 4 lety +1

      Haters

    • @maxotzenberger8374
      @maxotzenberger8374 Před 3 lety +1

      He thinks that 1/4in ratchets are unnecessary and doesn't care about breaking ratchets, man needs to respect his tools and start using some more 1/4in drive because it's a necessity.

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 Před 3 lety

      @@maxotzenberger8374 you need it but you don’t use them enough to warrant the nice expensive stuff.

  • @mickeyyy7571
    @mickeyyy7571 Před 3 lety +4

    I recently bought a headlamp after holding it off simply because i was thinking it was overkill and i wasnt going to need it or use it often but mannnn i was wrong! One of my most favorite purchases! Can work on my car(s) outside at night if i want to with little to no issues

  • @_ash_adventures7745
    @_ash_adventures7745 Před 4 lety

    Dude this is actually such a good video! I didn’t even know I would need some half of these tools! Spot on 🤘🏼 subscribed!

  • @andrelereu497
    @andrelereu497 Před 4 lety

    Great video man, getting into working on cars now and this is really helpful. Ill be buying through your links a fair bit.

  • @IntentionallyLeftBlank.
    @IntentionallyLeftBlank. Před 3 lety +94

    Harbor Freight would be like "yo get everything in that table for $49.99!!!!"

    • @SnD340
      @SnD340 Před 3 lety +14

      That's one hell of a deal lmao

    • @curtisreitmeier1599
      @curtisreitmeier1599 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeeeeeessssss! Yes! Yes!

    • @lucasromero9377
      @lucasromero9377 Před 3 lety +10

      Harbor freight has 2 people lovers and haters Im a lover.

    • @swide2750
      @swide2750 Před 2 lety +2

      theyre going out of business all their stuff is 50% of

    • @mercury0214
      @mercury0214 Před 2 lety +6

      @@swide2750 lol no they arent

  • @trd8749
    @trd8749 Před 4 lety +58

    When you're talking about screwdrivers, and mentions Japanese ones fitting better, many people forget that Phillips is different to JIS.
    They look similar and many people think they're the same but they aren't.
    This could be what you're talking about.

    • @John-ds9ih
      @John-ds9ih Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah JIS is real working on Yamaha bikes.

    • @LordOfSilense
      @LordOfSilense Před 3 lety +1

      Doesn't make sense to talk about it though since all screwdrivers you buy nowadays are JIS screwdrivers, since the ISO standard for screwdrivers is the same one as JIS. The issue is when you buy screwdrivers that aren't made to modern spec, in which cause you're buying old outdated Phillips

    • @stevecallachor
      @stevecallachor Před 3 lety +1

      Philips screw drivers are designed to slip. Use Pozidrive it's designed to hold on!!!
      Stavros

  • @garywain4011
    @garywain4011 Před 3 lety +1

    Taylor Ray. A most wonderful video, for which I offer many thanks. As an Englishman who's odometer has just hit 50 i'm looking to start wrenching on my 30 year old Land-rover Defender, and my relatively young (15 year old) 2006 BMW 335i N54 e92. As a younger and much poorer man back in the 90s i had to do much of my own maintenance on some very dodgy cars, and I have kept my tools safe should I ever need them. Since then I've had some male relatives pass away who have placed their tools in my care (I am merely their guardian). What's delightful to see is that apart from a few cordless impact wrenches I have pretty much all that is required, and a few more besides. Keep up the good work my good man, and more strength to your elbow.

  • @t0munist
    @t0munist Před rokem +1

    Been coming back to this vid for a long time now slowly building my collection. Appreciate the content man 🤝

  • @DaltonBalkwill
    @DaltonBalkwill Před 3 lety +148

    Anyone still coming back to this to buy tools 😂 I know I am

  • @Irond3vil2
    @Irond3vil2 Před 2 lety +5

    This is a really good set. I'd add plastic trim tools and clip remover. dirt cheap and very useful

  • @truthfinder6996
    @truthfinder6996 Před 4 lety

    This is a one video covers all I was looking for, thanx man .

  • @keyboarddevil
    @keyboarddevil Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, thanks for putting the time into this!

  • @nickolascunningham8039
    @nickolascunningham8039 Před 2 lety +3

    I totally agree on the knipex cobra pliers, best $35 I’ve ever spent and another thing I would definitely get is something called a mechanical finger. Little grabby thingy that can grab ahold of any bolt of lost screw if it falls into a hole where your hand can’t reach!

    • @sweetkiller9696
      @sweetkiller9696 Před rokem

      Don't forget these small mirrors on a telescopic stock

  • @kovie9162
    @kovie9162 Před rokem +4

    I've found that a right angle die grinder and rotary tool are extremely useful for restoration work, if there's a lot of rust and old paint and crud to remove prior to treatment and painting. They're more maneuverable than an angle grinder and come in decent cordless versions. Mine are the Milwaukee M12 and I really like them.
    And like many I prefer the non-Fuel brushed M12 ratchet, because it's the least expensive and has the smallest head to get into tight spots easier.
    Also, if you're working on transmissions then you'll probably need lock ring pliers, which are like snap ring pliers but with flat tips for snap rings with flat tips instead of holes.
    And yeah, the M12 3/8" stubby impact wrench is great. Second favorite tool after the die grinder.
    I also think that locking adjustable pliers are handy, kind of like an adjustable crescent wrench but with a vice grip-like locking mechanism. Useful for tie rods and whenever you need two wrenches.
    And personally, I'd never use non-impact sockets with an impact tool. They'll usually work but you really don't want to risk that one time when they break and throw shrapnel everywhere.

  • @binagarten4667
    @binagarten4667 Před 3 lety

    Lovely video. When I was a young enthusiat and unleaded ruled I bought a set of £2.99 spanners, one in Metric and the other imperial. I was gifted a Kamasa Socket set by my sister with a jack and stands. I used to service cars with these when cars were simple. However I then went into high end tools, like Ingersol Rand and Rippoff. Then I found I was too old and cars too compliacted needing scan tools and ramps, with undertrays and I have called it a day now. But lovely to see your take on the tools.

  • @dingdongmagee
    @dingdongmagee Před 2 lety

    Great video! Tx for taking the time to do this

  • @thomasjohn7363
    @thomasjohn7363 Před 4 lety +4

    Didnt feel like 40 minutes, good work!

  • @cum_as_you_are
    @cum_as_you_are Před rokem +6

    So basically every tool ever

  • @delasantos
    @delasantos Před rokem

    Best explanation I have watched so far - thanks for making this, subscribed!

  • @OldBeaterGarage
    @OldBeaterGarage Před rokem

    Nice to see another Mechanic who's go to is 3/8"! I see so many of these CZcams guys saying their 1/4" is the go to. The recommended GW 84t is definitely a great budget 3/8 ratchet and was my go to for several years, for most of us the 3/8" ratchet is the tool we'll have in our hand more than any other and if you can afford it ponying up the extra $$ for one of the truck brands is totally worth it if you're doing a lot of wrenching. My personal preference on impacts has always been air, since with a little oil they last a LONG time; batteries are expensive and don't last decades, but as time goes on I'm slowing going towards the battery stuff.

  • @lukevanderburg2133
    @lukevanderburg2133 Před 3 lety +11

    Was on the hunt for the perfect adjustable wrench too. Found the knipex pliers wrench. Doing alignments is super nice with them!

    • @keatonmenefee9115
      @keatonmenefee9115 Před 9 měsíci

      Carlyle adjustable wrench from Napa is the best one I have found better than the snapon ones or mack ones that my buddies have

    • @user-bn1cz8vx4d
      @user-bn1cz8vx4d Před měsícem

      Got that right. The 7 and 10 inch pliers wrench almost completely replaced my wrench drawer.

  • @gweedo3578
    @gweedo3578 Před 4 lety +4

    That's a pretty good list I think I like that you included the quick connect tool because I've had to use 2 flat heads on each side pushing at the same time and pulling to get them off and it's honestly a pain

  • @wegopro7568
    @wegopro7568 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Have been looking for this video for years! Thanks :)

  • @errolpereira8292
    @errolpereira8292 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much for putting this together! Helps a newbie out

  • @seancook7224
    @seancook7224 Před 2 lety +37

    Haven’t seen it listed anywhere else yet but when I built my first tool set for working on cars I included a C-clamp for doing brakes. Yeah, a lot of the disc brake spreaders are same price any more but c-clamp can do more than just those spreaders as this past year I used one to put bushings into a control arm as I re-did suspension and not all control arms you could buy new but you could find the bushings

    • @sawgrassbrothers
      @sawgrassbrothers Před 2 lety +1

      Same I haven't upgraded mine for that very reason it's multi purpose and it's just what I'm used to for brakes now

    • @PhillipRhodes
      @PhillipRhodes Před rokem

      A handful of C clamps in different sizes come in handy for all sorts of things too. Definitely a nice thing to have. And they're not terribly expensive either, as long as you don't go out of you way to seek out the expensive ones.

  • @josephflores9705
    @josephflores9705 Před 10 měsíci +6

    My college is trying to get students to buy all snap on. We get half off but the price for the set still at 3000. Im not going to be stupid

    • @frank_texas7400
      @frank_texas7400 Před měsícem

      Good for you but as a rule if you break the same tool 2 times upgrade to the next tier and you will be fine

    • @caffeinatedbean8281
      @caffeinatedbean8281 Před měsícem +1

      My college said the same, my harbor freight sockets work well🤷

    • @javi5377
      @javi5377 Před měsícem +3

      I would buy 2 sets and flip the tools

    • @bio7377
      @bio7377 Před měsícem +3

      Buy two sets, sell one at just below full price and you pretty much have a free set of snapon tools with lifetime warranty.

  • @ryanfrizzell736
    @ryanfrizzell736 Před rokem

    Interesting video. Now I know more about every single tool that I need to start working on cars. Thank you.

  • @evelynalvarez8963
    @evelynalvarez8963 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks! I’m using this video to educate myself on tool names for an apprentice position for mechanics tomorrow

  • @mturawa
    @mturawa Před 3 lety +48

    From my limited experience working on my own cars, the tools that you need are the ones that you don't have.
    If you are crafty and creative, you can get away on smaller jobs using what you have. There's always a way to get the job done!
    Thank you for the comprehensive list and advice.

    • @pillowbugg
      @pillowbugg Před 2 lety +2

      Yep, get creative. Make a solution with what you have to work with. Excellent point.

    • @makojuicedaniel9307
      @makojuicedaniel9307 Před rokem

      "there's always a way to get the job done" But not done right, get the right tools even if it is the cheapo version.

    • @ec6052
      @ec6052 Před rokem

      @@makojuicedaniel9307 Good little sheep!

    • @escapetherace1943
      @escapetherace1943 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ec6052 naw he's right, trying to repair a car with only a drill and a few sockets and a pair of pliers suck

    • @ec6052
      @ec6052 Před 9 měsíci

      @@escapetherace1943 What a wimp!

  • @matril01
    @matril01 Před 3 lety +12

    I watched a bunch of these videos before buying my tools and I have to say, yours was the best...I basically ordered 90% of what you recommend. I’m now wanting to build out and outfit my garage at the house. I would love to see a similar video to this one that covers what I would need/ want in my garage (i.e jack, jack stands, creeper, etc). Thx!

  • @lindenwadel8827
    @lindenwadel8827 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for promoting the knipex cobra pliers! Absolutely an amazing pliers and more and more i consider an essential!

  • @mstSean
    @mstSean Před 3 lety +3

    One thing that jumped out as missing to me is a set of flare wrenches for brake lines. I have seen way to many people round off nuts on hardlines using vice grips or open end wrenches. I would be interested to see how the milwaukee ones do since they have more contact.

  • @jobehoffmeister7122
    @jobehoffmeister7122 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video, thank you. I literally have most of the tools that you had shown. I've slowly been collecting over the years, and some I had to go and purchase in the middle of a project. Now I have a list of items I will need to have for just in case. There is nothing more frustrating to me than stopping in the middle of a project wishing I had a different tool.
    I would like to give a shout out to Radio Shack's soldering iron kit. I've had the same soldering iron kit since I was 16 years old, I am now 41. I still use that bad boy when doing head units, speakers, and stuff.

    • @Viper-py4pg
      @Viper-py4pg Před 3 lety

      Do they make them like they used to :c actually since the world started the big sick, do they make anything anymore? 😋

  • @firebird77clonefirebird89

    I scooped up a set of SK spanners (combination wrenches) for about 60% off on a Christmas sale, love them. My most used wrenches are the gearwrench flex heads.
    Tecton makes some excellent price value pliers.
    PROTO makes snap ring pliers which convert from inside to outside with the push of a button, wonderful!

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 Před 3 lety

    Nice startup set of tools, very nice over view, you will help a lot of beginners get started out on the right foot.

  • @Lynyrd4Skynyrd
    @Lynyrd4Skynyrd Před 4 lety +58

    Magnet ... thats for damn sure haha

    • @FredricMccubrey
      @FredricMccubrey Před 4 lety +3

      drop so many 10mm that have be saved by a magnet

    • @rikkarokassa
      @rikkarokassa Před 4 lety

      @@FredricMccubrey Maybe that's just meme but I don't think I have newer dropped sockets somewhere tight. They are secured on the ratchet. But nuts and bolts...

    • @rikkarokassa
      @rikkarokassa Před 4 lety +2

      And good size rechargeable magnet light is also awesome

  • @fireerik
    @fireerik Před 4 lety +53

    “Don’t really need the smaller pry bars you can use a screwdriver” as the smallest prybar is the dirtiest one of the set

    • @jonnnn4895
      @jonnnn4895 Před 3 lety +6

      @@fartsoundeffect5013 he’s saying that he uses it a lot derp 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @thebridge5483
      @thebridge5483 Před 3 lety +2

      Don’t use screw drivers as pry bar

  • @Parttimeweld
    @Parttimeweld Před rokem

    That was so satisfying to watch. Good job

  • @Bestoftherest222
    @Bestoftherest222 Před 3 lety

    I like your setup man! You're not a snapon/matco freak and your tools have been used!

  • @joelbravo2690
    @joelbravo2690 Před 3 lety +8

    It felt like a little kid showing me his toys. Now i know how my friends look at me when i buy a new power tool😂

  • @redturbofox9480
    @redturbofox9480 Před 4 lety +113

    You should teach cleetus how to weld 😂

    • @joshuamiller4681
      @joshuamiller4681 Před 4 lety +6

      I thought the same thing watching cleetus ‘s video today. Or he should let Taylor come and do his fab work for him. I think it would make another good collab video.

    • @reecewoodruff3255
      @reecewoodruff3255 Před 4 lety +6

      James can weld pretty well, cleetus just likes learning new stuff. Hence why he tunes a lot now even though he has a great LS tuner in his shop

    • @FreddyFunderbunz
      @FreddyFunderbunz Před 4 lety

      How's that plasma cutter treating u? Thinking about getting one.

    • @rallias1
      @rallias1 Před 4 lety +2

      Cleetus knows how to weld as much as can be taught, what he needs is practice.

  • @justinwong1307
    @justinwong1307 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice one. I came here to see how my collection stacks up and to see what I was missing.
    I'm an amateur diy mechanic (but mainly just cheap) so I've acquired tools over the years.
    Agree with the head lamp being the most used tool, impact wrench and electric ratchets being highly useful too.
    I still question the wrenches though .. I use sockets more than wrenches. I think I'm only missing the flex ratcheting wrench set (plus highly specialised tools like puller). The flex ratchet wrench may have saved me once... But I found a workaround.

  • @IIGeminiGemII
    @IIGeminiGemII Před rokem

    Very much appreciate you posting this. Recently took a PT position at an auto parts dealer to learn more about vehicles, their components, etc. I knew a lot of this, but most ppl expect me to IMMEDIATELY know EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING... (To be more accurate - They assume I'm equipped with a CRYSTAL BALL 😆)
    Thank you!

  • @Bfragrance
    @Bfragrance Před 3 lety +3

    Dude didn’t even realize it was 40 min but was so focused and entertaining the whole time . Awesome video 👍🏻

  • @olivergarrone-rounds155
    @olivergarrone-rounds155 Před 4 lety +4

    I love u video’s I am 14 and really into cars because of my age though it can’t get a car so I got a l206 go cart that I worked my ass off to get and I am finally doing something to drive and work on love the video keep it up

    • @jvsky1140
      @jvsky1140 Před 4 lety

      Nice keep grinding, when i was 15 i started working with a mechanic

  • @brenttaylor2005
    @brenttaylor2005 Před 3 lety +2

    I agree for the most part. I prefer the snap on brand electric ratchet. It has a more slender profile and better reach. Also a big thing is a good set of swivel sockets. I use those about as much as regular ones.

  • @deluxe1of1
    @deluxe1of1 Před 2 lety

    I’m so lucky I ran into this video before building my first toolset. It really helped me

  • @Jordan-ym5gf
    @Jordan-ym5gf Před 4 lety +3

    I've definitely cracked chrome sockets using an impact. However I do agree, cheap sockets are better. You're more likely to lose it than to break it. And most every company has lifetime warranty on sockets these days anyway.

  • @kylenightingale1391
    @kylenightingale1391 Před 4 lety +3

    I didn’t need to watch this entire video, however I definitely did

  • @husseinkhalfan.7636
    @husseinkhalfan.7636 Před rokem

    Hi Taylor
    I'm watching your chanel several times and you inspire me to open my own workshop for a business .

  • @jonnnn4895
    @jonnnn4895 Před 3 lety

    I love that he made a video now I can buy stuff that I don’t have that I need ! Love the work

  • @hondacota4rt
    @hondacota4rt Před 4 lety +12

    Two talking hands on a steel table and a lot of tools. Got some serious TOT vibes. 👌

  • @Thecwarter
    @Thecwarter Před 4 lety +12

    You said you were looking for a good crescent wrench, or "adjustable wrench." I recommend the Proto brand wrenches. They are the cat's meow when it comes to crescent wrenches. I haven't found one that even compares.

    • @rickyparrish2570
      @rickyparrish2570 Před 3 lety

      The snap on adjusables are extremely nice as well.

    • @QuickQuips
      @QuickQuips Před 2 lety

      Another option are Knipex Cobras and Pliers Wrench. Those are amazing and even can do a ratcheting action.

  • @Munchiie
    @Munchiie Před rokem

    Great video ! Love the details !

  • @Amokof
    @Amokof Před 9 měsíci +1

    As a newbie DIYer, this video was incredibly informative!

  • @curtvanwinter6116
    @curtvanwinter6116 Před 4 lety +45

    Love you Taylor. my goal for 5 more years is to be where your at now. Just turbo k series instead of LS. Maybe at least 1 Doritos boy for fun to build. Thanks for everything you do. I'd offer to help on your team when you go pro am or pro 2. Get my travel cost and sleeping arrangement and no need to pay me for time at the track.

  • @rafaelmarin1963
    @rafaelmarin1963 Před 4 lety +4

    How's about an extendable magnet, ( antenna type)?

  • @archoplites
    @archoplites Před 3 lety

    Great video. Covers the basics, and like others...I wish I watched this video years ago.

  • @tomstandish106
    @tomstandish106 Před rokem +2

    100% agree with the ratcheting wrenches. They make things so much easier and faster then the normal wrenches. Could be done without, but after using them would never go back!

  • @Mastergeytion
    @Mastergeytion Před 4 lety +16

    Literally anyone that has ever worked on a vehicle, cannot disagree

    • @rickyburch6713
      @rickyburch6713 Před 3 lety

      He keeps mentioning metric sizes where is the sae sizes.

    • @jonnnn4895
      @jonnnn4895 Před 3 lety

      @@rickyburch6713 when are sae used ?😬

    • @rickyburch6713
      @rickyburch6713 Před 3 lety

      My Lincoln is sae, several cars around town are also.

    • @mythicalducky
      @mythicalducky Před 3 lety

      @@rickyburch6713 sae is irrelevant if you work on modern cars i have both but rarely use something that isn't metric

    • @rickyburch6713
      @rickyburch6713 Před 3 lety

      That's not true if you find a nice classic to buy.

  • @Gusmanbro
    @Gusmanbro Před 4 lety +56

    "a 40 minute Taylor video?" "Yes"

    • @lParohlx
      @lParohlx Před 4 lety

      Gusmanbro blind? Yes!

  • @itzrobertho
    @itzrobertho Před 3 lety

    For adjustable wrenches I’ve used a Stanley adjustable wrench. I’ve had it on my 18 wheeler for about 4 years. Used it on the tightest nuts and that thing still doesn’t loosen or back out. Really well made for a Walmart tool.

  • @amandasermon9625
    @amandasermon9625 Před 4 lety

    I'm not a mechanic but I like organization, so thank you for showing me your tools!

  • @nate7046
    @nate7046 Před 4 lety +12

    8:41 I would highly recommend the knipex pliers wrench I was looking for a better adjustable wrench to and they are by far my favorite ones they work a bit differently but in the end i feel they get the job done better.

    • @JohnBlack-dv8ss
      @JohnBlack-dv8ss Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah knipex make some quality hand tools, ive only ever gotten one thats actually worked as one would expect, ita a bahco black steel shifter. I guard it with my life, very rare. LOL.