"Spend the money, get a good gun, keep it oiled and it'll last a long long time" same thing my grandpa would tell me but he wasn't talking impacts. Solid advice FRM!
@@toddmcafee The stuff that goes on up here... Back in the day you tripped over beer and gin bottles to get to the plant entrances up here in Detroit. Always smell weed burning in the parking lots...There are still problems, heroin is one, and of course the weed. Depends on the plant and location more so today. These younger kids seem to be less likely to involve themselves in any of that. Different breed, which is good.
my Harborfreight toolbox and tools(most of them) last for 3 years in great condition. Idiots pay thousands of dollars just for the SnapOn toolbox. I had 3/8 to 1/4 adapter SnapOn which costs $16 - I broke it on 1st day when I was using for taking off screws from the plastic grill on a truck hood. $3 husky I have been using for my impact wrench for 3 years with no problem. Fuck the fucking snapon.
@@predater5017 And with the way harbor freight is going with there tools, the quality is so much better than some of the other cheap tools out there. You make a profit when using cheap tools cause your not paying off a $10K Tool box and all the tools in it
Its not the tools its the mechanic/tech. I have heard of guys showing up to work with cresent wrench hammer pliers and a screw driver tackling all kinds of different jobs.
A lot of the tools mentioned are great from harbor freight. Screw drivers, pry bars, Pittsburgh ratchet sets, flashlights, magnetic dishes. HF has really updated there tools
I’m only 6 minutes in and already the best video for new mechanics I’ve seen. Every other video tells you to buy the biggest box right off the bat. I worked my way up.
😍 first time I watch this video I was just get started in the industry with $40 of tools from Harbor Freight. Lol $20,000 dollars later it feels funny watching it now. Thanks for all the help over the years.
This is the best video I've seen describing what's needed for Beginning Technicians. Very realistic in that not all everything in your toolbox has to come off the truck.
I directed a friend of mine to your channel. He has a 17yr old son who is about to start in an auto tech program and in a shop as a low level tech. This is spot on advice I wish I had available at this age.
I remember the time my shop hired a new technician he showed up on Snap-on Tuesday and is the first one on the truck and buys a toolbox not a cart a box. Then he couldn't decide what color screwdrivers to get so he was on the truck for 3 hours. He finally decided on dark blue handles then for 2 weeks he asked to borrow everyone's tools because he couldn't afford to buy his own amazingly he still works there 3 years later but with his own tools now.
today i bought 4 gear wrench ratcheting combination wrenches, they were going to be 104 otd, but the girl gave me a discount and i got them for 90 because i go there all the time 15/16", 1", 1 1/16," 1 1/8", four fucking wrenches for 100 bucks... geez.... glad we have a company account there XD
Pro tip: don't keep a pocket knife clipped on your pocket. Trying to get in and out or around vehicles on a lift you will scrape it against the paint a d leave a nice scratch. Got the t-shirt for that one
Get the protective flaps that hang down over the quarter panel to protect the body of the car as your working around the engine. The magnetic ones are the best but either way there important when starting out
Fun fact I have a couple magnetic trays that my grandpa had that he modified and put magnets on the bottom.. they were ceramic pill trays from a 1930’s Insane-asylum. 😂😂
I absolutely love that you stress that you buy tools from places other than the tool trucks. I tried to stress that to my young techs so much. A lot of them get stuck in the glamour of the tool trucks and then I march them to my tool box and show the variety of tool brands and some that I've used since the 80s that are still used everyday.
Been wrenching for 40 years. l don't do tool trucks at all. learned something new watching your video. lang caliper tool. Ordered one today from Amazon . Thanks for the video.
Yep. I used a 26 inch, 10 drawer red box for my first year. I had it on top of an Apollo cart. That box is surprisingly strong and stored more than I thought it can. I had 2 impact guns in the bottom drawer with a case of 10 oil filter sockets, and the bottom drawer also fit my giant Hitachi driver without the battery on it lol. I just brought it back home today because I finally got a 54 inch Cornwell box to go with my Cornwell cart.
For those interested, in my own experience one of the best tire pressure gauges I own is a BluePoint, fairly inexpensive, and very accurate. For oil filter removers I'd say the 3 Jaw universal oil filter remover tool is one of the best I have, it can be used on almost *any* canister style filter. For Cartridge filters I usually use a oil filter cup.
Best tool I've ever bought for it and it does dual pistons like a champ. I use a smaller autozone twist tool oem brand for the ones to small for it to fit
I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now and one thing I’ve noticed after watching this video from a year and a half ago.. you’ve lost a significant amount of weight and I wanna congratulate you on that! Keep up the good work in the bay and in the gym!!
Of all the tool purchases I've made over the years, my ratchet wrenches and dead blow hammer, believe it or not, has saved the day for me more than anything else in my toolbox. The dead blow was something I didn't know I needed until after I got one.
Hf 1/2 impact extensions are so good for the money. I've used them as punches cheater pipes put alot of heat to em and have put alot of torque through them (enough to snap a 5/8ths thick steel stud) and I'm still on my first set
Solid advice. Thanks for the video. Don't forget socket rails, start with the cheap metal harbor freight rail and if you break or bend those, upgrade to polymer ones. That way no blow molded socket cases wasting space in the drawers.
my gearwrench love stared with the good ol gearwrench its self first sae then metric then a 3/8th full set with ratchets, now i find myself with a full box of gearwrench and a grearwrench box as well! i must admit im a all out gear wrench fan boy now since they are great quality for the price of the tool
I would consider myself to be advanced DIY and started off (long ago) with that basic 200-something piece Craftsman "mechanic's tool set." It was really cost effective, but now I outgrew it and the specialty tools have been huge for me. I tend to lean on Harbor Freight until it breaks, and then go from there so your mentioning other brands to look at was really helpful (their picks do suck, but torque wrench has been great).
Good video, refreshing to see a professional mechanic not pushing Snap-On tools all the time. I am not a mechanic but am trying to keep my daughter's car on the road for her without costing her much money because she don't have any! Learning lots from you tubers making videos and Thomas EXO is one of my favourites (very humble guy). He actually suggested to check out your video channel. I listen to your pet peeve video and liked your frankness and believe you were spot on with all your points, so I subscribed and clicked on the notification option for your channel. I can usually smell BS pretty quickly and did not see this in this video. I like that you keep it real, for us poor dudes that cant afford real tools because we got to buy diapers every week (I think you know what I mean). Looking forward to seeing more videos. What kind of cars do you work on.
I use my harbor freight 5 drawer box as a roll cart and keep all my big stuff and stuff that’s not normally used in my big box. Snap on wrenches are the best in my opinion. Can’t stand snap on sockets get a lot moneys worth a with a good set of GP impact sockets. And have expert brand sockets for my chrome never had a issue. Also harbor freight screwdrivers with the metal caps on the back are great for smacking them with hammer instead beating on my good screwdrivers
Nice video a lot of good points brought out. For me I bought a Snap-On KR1000 that was 5k 20 years ago for a grand. Used boxes can go pretty cheap, usually it's a situation where the previous owner is moving up to a better box or moving out to a different kind of job and want to let go of full sized 20 year old box's very reasonably. Sometimes I have even found where guys want out of wrenching all together.. right now.. and wants to get rid of a whole, nice tool set included with a full sized box for 5k or less.
That Vessel ph2 spring loaded impact screwdriver is phenomenal. It was my favorite tool for a while. I was so impressed. I’ve been able to bang off so many really thought rotor screws with them. Also the general fit of them is awesome.
I turned over 26 cars in three days. Oil changes, alternator, belts, CPS in a 92 Dodge, tires, wheels, brakes, batteries. I work out of a tent outside with one of those Buddy Lifts.
@@gizzync1525 I work at a Toyota dealership and older Siennas and Tundras have this problem. We get a lot of them but our quicklube only supplies 21 or 22
@@gizzync1525 fair enough. We definitely get at least 2 or 3 cars each week with a swollen lug whatever the make so those half steps would get used. I didn't even think about them
I purchased the US General 44", because it's a very versatile toolbox that can grow and expand. Add a top chest, sides or lockers available, great expansion.
I'm a mechanic in US, originally from Japan. Vessel screw drivers are the BEST. I've used snapon craftsman harbor freight screw drivers at work, school, everywhere but my vessel screw driver that I brought from Japan has the best quality, and never stripped any screw with it. My father bought vessel screwdriver set at Japanese Home Depot and gave it to me when I was like 5 yrs old. I'm using it for more than 20 years.
For the flashlights I actually prefer a small penlight sized light. Keep it in my shirt pocket 24/7. Plenty bright enough to do the job, always within easy reach, and small enough that I can cigar it while I'm working on something. I don't really like the headlamps because the beams are too wide for me. I know it sounds weird, but I like my light focused only on what I'm working on. Edit: also a good Leatherman or Gerber. Having one on my belt has saved me plenty of trips back to the toolbox.
I'm the tire guy with the drinking problem. Lol. I do engine and transmission rebuilds now. I still patch a tire now and then just to show off to the new kids that struggle on how fast I can do it. But I never stole anyone's tools. I hate to borrow and rarely do but I return them nice and clean with some beer. I work hard to support my habit. Lol. But I know what you mean. people stole my shit before. Oh speaking of magnets I love my h.f. magnetic tip screw drivers and magnetic trays too. I got kobalt wrench and socket set. But I got the h.f. ratchet wrenches....all styles and sets. Pliers and crescent wrenches are Stanley's dewalt label or kobalt. Impact sockets are h.f. I got craftsman tools at home. Mostly older tools I acquire or bought growing up or dad gave to me. I've had to warranty craftsman tools more than h.f. tools and I got lot more from h.f. had to return kobalt channel locks and ratchet before. Craftsman were tape measure.....4 times. Couple wrenches and sockets. H.f. returns were snap ring pliers....like who hasn't broke a tip off a snap ring pliers? Also torx wrench and torx socket. I drilled the bolt after that. It was rusted so bad. Oh I had 4 ft pipe on the breaker bar with that h.f. torx socket. So that was kinda my fault. Hey just came across your channel. Nice meeting you! Thanks for videos and info!
12:54 I would also highly recommend getting semi deep sockets, I got a set of Gearwrench ones for $15, and I have saved my coworkers and myself so much time with those sockets. 15:21 I would also recommend to just get a fairly cheap set of combination wrenches, and then a set of Gearwrench locking flexhead ratcheting wrenches. Everyone I work with has had issues with the standard flexhead getting loose, get the locking ones.
Craftsman was ok maybe a decade ago. Now you might as well buy at Harbor Freight because there's a fair chance the HF ones are actually better. As far as boxes and cabinets, there is zero reason to spend more than what you'll pay for US General tool boxes and cabinets. I'd actually pay more attention to the tool holders in the drawers, since being able to grab the tool you need and easily re-rack it when your done makes you more efficient. When you eventually have to add a separate storage cabinet, you'll be doing some swapping of tools between them and you don't want to be dumping them all over while doing so. It would be entirely possible (and not unreasonable) to spend more on the tool holders than you did on the cabinet and tools initially. Seriously, I'd probably just outfit myself from Harbor Freight if I were a starting mechanic and see what ended up needing replacing sooner than I thought it should and upgrade those items with better ones. Remember, most Harbor Freight tools are lifetime warranty and you can just walk in and get a new one if one breaks (keep the receipts in a box or binder). The parts and customers don't give a crap what brand tools you use to do the repairs. I do agree about the tire pressure gauge. Get a quality one. This goes for any measuring tool, get decent ones. For a multimeter, just spend the money on a Fluke or B&K. They are accurate, well made, and maybe most importantly, have the proper circuitry to protect you if you do something stupid.
Pretty damn good info. I second the HF US General tool box recommendation. I bought a 72 about 2 months ago. I have 22 acres, a couple tractors, couple side by sides, two Jeeps (one is a 1953 lol), and so I’m always working on something. I have two 20x50 shops on the property, so I have space for working on things. Also have some Craftsman tool boxes that were my dads from the early 90s/late 80s. I bought the US General box, but slapped a snap on plate on it lol. I tell everyone I did it, it’s a joke amongst my friends really. I would never misrepresent it if I ever sell it, and knowing me I’ll never sell it anyway (why would I? I need this stuff too much...) The only SnapOn stuff I owned until just the other day when I bought some sets of screwdrivers and ratchets was the tools I inherited from my dad. Most of those are from the 60s, he was a railroad worker, but that older generation just knew how to work on just about anything (he cleared 40 acres of land with a 1959 Farmall Cub and a 58 Ford 1/2 ton truck lol, he was poor but wanted some decent land back in the 60s). I learned many things from him, inherited lots of old tools and knowledge. I’m not a mechanic by any means, but I do enjoy turning a good wrench on Sunday afternoon....
I use the harbor freight half inch extendable rachet for loosening just about anything. It can be long or short as needed and on things that I'm not worried about breaking like caliper bolts and things like that it works real good and putting lots of pressure on it and it holds up. I don't know about the 3/8 or 1/4 but I imagine they work fine. I also bought a duralast 180 piece set from an auto parts store for like 150 bucks and it's a really good starter kit. Has all sorts of stuff from torque bits and 3 nice hard handle rachets, it's got plenty of good 6 sided sockets though as you get bigger you get into 12 which I'm personally not a big fan of but they obviously will do the job until you can upgrade to a good set of 6 sided for things like 18mm and bigger. Also one other thing which I think is a good buy is a Klein manual multimeter. I got one at home Depot for like 45 bucks, it's high quality, it has fuses in it so if you overload the meter you won't destroy the actual meter, it's high quality and will handle most of your electrical diag you get to start.
Thanks a lot . Very informative video.. you squeezed years of yours experience with tools into this short but yet very helpful video.. excellent content.
For mag wheels, I love my Koken wheel nut sockets set. Paired with my Milwaukee 2962 1/2" impact wrench and Precision Instruments M3R250FX 1/2" torque wrench, it is the cat's meow. That stated, the Auto Shut-off Control (ASC) feature on my Milwaukee has weakened, not torquing to anything near the advertised 35 lb-ft after only two months of light use, so I need warranty service and a good explanation. I love the 4-Mode Drive Control feature concept for peeling-off and slapping on wheels, but the feature has got to work consistently.
I love this video and all the young kids in my tire shop need to watch this. i have the same air wrench also if I got a dollar every time the young kids asked me for the toyota oil cap wrench I would be a very rich man
Nice video, best one I've seen that would help the potential apprentice. Oh, and you're spot-on with the advice to avoid gaps in tool sizes. "No one uses a 20mm wrench." I said. Yeah? Well I bought one the next day because I actually needed one. In all fairness, that 30 pc wrench set only had that one size gap, and I've only used it that once.
I've watched a few of these now and they all have a basic common theme. Hadn't seen the caliper opening tool before though, good to know they exist. Going to be getting back into the field after the first time left a bad taste in my mouth.
The HF cart is an amazing quality peice. Very heavy duty, and a complete bargain, if you are starting out it is a very worthwhile investment, once you have a big box you will appreciate a lightweight cart with essentials later on.
Thanks for the video! I’m just a home DIY guy with a four different vehicle brands and started doing all of my own work. So far “prying and praying” has worked but it’s time for me to get more serious.
The ICON ratchet is pretty decent. I've been using a standard 3/8" drive with a comfort grip for about a month, and it's still in good shape. By now I would have broken the anvil off several Pittsburgh ratchets.
Thank you! As some one whose worked on his own stuff and decide I love it and want to do it as a career this was very informative of what tools I'll need to upgrade right away!
They usually are. Not to mention it's honest opinion. This is meant for professionals (obviously) but it's good advice for an at home parts changer such as myself.
I like mayhew dominator pry bars, 58inch bar is $78 shipped on ebay. Great for those stubborn wheels. Or those days where you dont care what breaks. Lol
11 mm=7/16, 13 mm= 1/2, 14 mm=9/16, 16 mm=5/8 17 mm= 11/16 , most of the larger sizes can use sae tools unless a perfect fit is needed. I started with Wentworth working british cars in the 60's then metric on Italian, then sae working for a police department, then back to metric working for Toyota Industrial
The Oil Tech my stream light gets used as a hammer more often it does as a flashlight 😂 I put that thing three hell and and back and it’s still kickin. It’s been ran over, thrown left under cars and dropped at 50-60 on test drives and it is bullet proof.
I’m a Heavy Equipment Tech. I started with a Husky double bank tool box. I worked out of that box for 8 months then upgraded to a Matco 770 service cart. I worked out of the 770 for 3 years then moved into a service truck. I decided to come off the truck. My 770 was absolutely over full and way over weight. I worked for a year WAY over full on the service cart which killed my efficiency. With an over flowing service cart I changed jobs a few times because they build those toolboxes on wheels for a reason. I found a shop that appreciates me and my skills. Then upgraded to a Snap-On 1023 Master Series triple bank toolbox. Started pulling out my drawers and wow they are empty. After 6 months with buying from Mac and Snap-On it’s almost full.
Wize Minds I have one harbor freight Pry bar one Hyper tuff from Walmart and a craftsman 4pcs set of pry bars my harbor freight pry bar is my go to bar it served me well in the 5/7 years I’ve had it no issues
Their tire irons are ok too. You’ll bend it eventually. But you shouldn’t be putting that much stress on it anyway. If you do, get the big snap on or Matco
Harbor freight has a good air chuck with a gauge. The Merlin. And no battery to fail. Best value on sockets are Tekton same for wrenches especially since they are 6 point which means less rounding.
I used to work on Caterpillar heavy machinery and most of the tools i needed were basic, i’d recommend the ratcheting serpentine belt tool almost like yours but it has a ratcheting mechanism, i used it all the time with the tensioners on the cat engines, I work at a diesel shop now, i’m the go to clutch guy for the semi trucks (i’m probably about the same body build as you lol) i get a trans don fairly quickly as long as i get the right parts from the parts runner, i always use a 3/8” drive dewalt cordless impact, a 1/2” drive dewalt cordless impact and a Snap-On 3/8” drive cordless ratchet so i got the best quality and warranty i found, i’ve had my impact wrenches for well over 2 years and they still haven’t quit on me
Am I the only person that never runs 1/4 in sockets , I watch all these toolbox tour and general tool videos and they all have a plethora of 1/4in I have a small truck fleet and some heavy equipment think I've used them once in the past year
Milwaukee makes awesome screwdriver set at home depot $26 dollars and if you go all husky from homedepot it's just gear wrench low end line but I got an massive set up for only 5grand and my $1,700.00 autel ms906ts was almost half the bill but the bet tool I added to my set. Next my 3/8 " 90 air ratchet ,1/2 air ratchet, 1/4 ,1/2, and 3/8 torque wrenches are probably the next best thing I bought. Then I bought open end ratcheting long and shorty wrenches and then of course short and deep socket wrenches. Also you should get an lissel fly wheel wrench for trans and motor swaps. Plus husky had an set of extensions $30 for all including 3/8 flex extension!
I'm freaking out. I start my job at a used car lot and I'm stressing hardcore. I've had 2 years of automotive training as a full time student. Don't feel prepared.
If u think HF pry bars suck then I can guarantee you bought the ones with the handle. Stay away from those but their “lining bars/pry bar” that are completely steel can take a beating. Everyone uses them at the plant I work at.
Gearwrench is a really good brand, purchased a 503 peice toolkit, full tool box with a top box for $4000 aud, very impressed with it so far, would recommend for anyone looking for getting into he business
Well done video. With toolbox’s I was told they hold your money maker not make you money so get something decent but don’t spend loads of money one it. Also I learned if I have to barrow a tool from some one 2 or 3 times in a week or 2 then I need to buy it for my self. That way your not pissing off a tech by always asking for the same tool. Then when it comes to tools yes the tool truck is nice but ask for the deals they got you can find good trade in tools for cheap and when starting out best thing to do is get the trade in impact gun till your making better money.
I think I have about everything mentioned here plus more. I have my own diagnostic tester, compression tester, and multimeter capable of doing HVAC. Die grinders and sanders are good to have if you're doing some touch up painting or buffing jobs. Swivel impact sockets are always good to have. Crowsfeet and flexhead line wrenches are good to have too. Don't forget the instrument and door panel removing tools.
"Spend the money, get a good gun, keep it oiled and it'll last a long long time" same thing my grandpa would tell me but he wasn't talking impacts. Solid advice FRM!
And Ingersoll has the grease fittings... give it a squirt...
Xdm 9mm 4.5
He was a serial killer...
"That tire guy that has a drinking problem" 🤣
Yep one in every shop. They usually think they are the best too.
We all know the guy...
@@taylorrochford6611 And he will steel you blind...
Seen video of union gents drinking & smoking weed at the park then return to the Fiat-Chrysler Plant?
@@toddmcafee The stuff that goes on up here... Back in the day you tripped over beer and gin bottles to get to the plant entrances up here in Detroit. Always smell weed burning in the parking lots...There are still problems, heroin is one, and of course the weed. Depends on the plant and location more so today. These younger kids seem to be less likely to involve themselves in any of that. Different breed, which is good.
It's better to have a harbor freight toolbox filled with snap on matco mac than snap on box filled with harbor freight tools
my Harborfreight toolbox and tools(most of them) last for 3 years in great condition. Idiots pay thousands of dollars just for the SnapOn toolbox. I had 3/8 to 1/4 adapter SnapOn which costs $16 - I broke it on 1st day when I was using for taking off screws from the plastic grill on a truck hood. $3 husky I have been using for my impact wrench for 3 years with no problem. Fuck the fucking snapon.
@@nazigrammar9728 i would never by snapoff tools. many good quality tools out there that dont cost stupid money
@@predater5017 And with the way harbor freight is going with there tools, the quality is so much better than some of the other cheap tools out there. You make a profit when using cheap tools cause your not paying off a $10K Tool box and all the tools in it
Its not the tools its the mechanic/tech. I have heard of guys showing up to work with cresent wrench hammer pliers and a screw driver tackling all kinds of different jobs.
Nazi Grammar imma open up that harbor freight tool box like nothing and steal all your tools :)
A lot of the tools mentioned are great from harbor freight. Screw drivers, pry bars, Pittsburgh ratchet sets, flashlights, magnetic dishes. HF has really updated there tools
I’m only 6 minutes in and already the best video for new mechanics I’ve seen. Every other video tells you to buy the biggest box right off the bat. I worked my way up.
😍 first time I watch this video I was just get started in the industry with $40 of tools from Harbor Freight. Lol $20,000 dollars later it feels funny watching it now. Thanks for all the help over the years.
This is the best video I've seen describing what's needed for Beginning Technicians. Very realistic in that not all everything in your toolbox has to come off the truck.
Thank you glad you enjoyed the Video
My hood-prop is an adjustable cane I found in the dumpster behind the shop.
One of my coworkers had to use the shop broom once because his little hood prop can't keep up a Buick hood.
I use a pry bar..
You could also just remove the hood.
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@@Mordorer putting on hoods are ass
Never line ups
A test light and a multimeter would be great for starting mechanics as well.
Except in todays cars that are computerized, a test light can destroy electronic circuits. Have to know where and when you use test light.
I directed a friend of mine to your channel. He has a 17yr old son who is about to start in an auto tech program and in a shop as a low level tech. This is spot on advice I wish I had available at this age.
Great info. Why did I become a mechanic again?... to buy tools of course. Never ending cycle.
I remember the time my shop hired a new technician he showed up on Snap-on Tuesday and is the first one on the truck and buys a toolbox not a cart a box. Then he couldn't decide what color screwdrivers to get so he was on the truck for 3 hours. He finally decided on dark blue handles then for 2 weeks he asked to borrow everyone's tools because he couldn't afford to buy his own amazingly he still works there 3 years later but with his own tools now.
@uhチュンチュンマル Maybe not so much rich but not knowing what he's doing 😂😂😂
Absolutely love my gearwrench sockets. I bought them from a tech that was upgrading my first week on the job. 6 years later they’re still my go to.
today i bought 4 gear wrench ratcheting combination wrenches, they were going to be 104 otd, but the girl gave me a discount and i got them for 90 because i go there all the time 15/16", 1", 1 1/16," 1 1/8", four fucking wrenches for 100 bucks... geez.... glad we have a company account there XD
Pro tip: don't keep a pocket knife clipped on your pocket. Trying to get in and out or around vehicles on a lift you will scrape it against the paint a d leave a nice scratch. Got the t-shirt for that one
Kinetic Automotive yep
Worked in a powersport assembly shop, we weren't allowed to wear pants or carhartts with the brass pins at the corners for the same reason.
Get a cheap home depot pliers rubber handle to put on the knife pocket clip
Same advise when you deliver furniture and you squeeze by a dresser or a belt buckle. Trust me I know. Lol I was a newbie once
It took me doing this exact thing 2 times to resize and stop carrying a pocket clip knife on my pants.
Get the protective flaps that hang down over the quarter panel to protect the body of the car as your working around the engine. The magnetic ones are the best but either way there important when starting out
This cow's still giving fresh milk over 3 years later. Excellent work... thank you.
Fun fact I have a couple magnetic trays that my grandpa had that he modified and put magnets on the bottom.. they were ceramic pill trays from a 1930’s Insane-asylum. 😂😂
They are haunted 100%
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Are you crazy about them?
That's pretty cool
I absolutely love that you stress that you buy tools from places other than the tool trucks. I tried to stress that to my young techs so much. A lot of them get stuck in the glamour of the tool trucks and then I march them to my tool box and show the variety of tool brands and some that I've used since the 80s that are still used everyday.
Magnetic sticks are my one of my favorite tools, 5lb pull, I keep in my pocket, saves my lower back
Just came here to tell you CZcams loves you bro this video is in my feed every day of my life! Cant escape it!! Help
With the amount of ads in this video, it looks like someone still has a lot of tools to pay off.
🤣🤣😂💀
Good video for showing beginners what's needed. Keep it practical and functional until you learn more about our trade.
Been wrenching for 40 years. l don't do tool trucks at all. learned something new watching your video. lang caliper tool. Ordered one today from Amazon . Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@shiestjoo I've been loving the Tekton products i've bought.
Man I started with a craftsman 26 inch toolbox... I think everyone started with that box before harbor freight came around.
+harvey adams lol i started with crappy husky box
that old red box lol
Still got a few of em too
Yep. I used a 26 inch, 10 drawer red box for my first year. I had it on top of an Apollo cart. That box is surprisingly strong and stored more than I thought it can. I had 2 impact guns in the bottom drawer with a case of 10 oil filter sockets, and the bottom drawer also fit my giant Hitachi driver without the battery on it lol. I just brought it back home today because I finally got a 54 inch Cornwell box to go with my Cornwell cart.
Started 3 years ago with one and still have it. 2 tear box 6 jore
For those interested, in my own experience one of the best tire pressure gauges I own is a BluePoint, fairly inexpensive, and very accurate. For oil filter removers I'd say the 3 Jaw universal oil filter remover tool is one of the best I have, it can be used on almost *any* canister style filter. For Cartridge filters I usually use a oil filter cup.
I love flex head and quick release ratchets in standard and stubby sizes.
That ratcheting caliper piston retractor is pretty cool... never seen one like that before! Real nicely laid out cart!
Thanks Thomas!
Just saw that too - and just bought it. I've been using the quick grip clamps - this will be so much easier!
It's a good tool. I bought the Napa rebranded one (Napa P/N SER 279) for about $30.00 on sale.
Best tool I've ever bought for it and it does dual pistons like a champ. I use a smaller autozone twist tool oem brand for the ones to small for it to fit
Dude I wish I could work at your shop and learn your knowledge man huge fan keep it up
He works in a lube shop calm down. Just because he has 4 rollers boxes around him doesn't mean hes any good
Mike Meyer in his current videos it looks a lot more then oil changes..
He's a Master Mechanic get your facts straight before talking shit.
if your pocket screwdriver isnt in your pocket is it still a pocket screw driver?
Money Mac so if i put a regular screwdriver in my pocket does it make it a pocket screwdriver?
Mini prybar
I think in prison it's called a shank
If the captain is not on is ship, is he still the captain?
I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time now and one thing I’ve noticed after watching this video from a year and a half ago.. you’ve lost a significant amount of weight and I wanna congratulate you on that! Keep up the good work in the bay and in the gym!!
Of all the tool purchases I've made over the years, my ratchet wrenches and dead blow hammer, believe it or not, has saved the day for me more than anything else in my toolbox. The dead blow was something I didn't know I needed until after I got one.
Hf 1/2 impact extensions are so good for the money. I've used them as punches cheater pipes put alot of heat to em and have put alot of torque through them (enough to snap a 5/8ths thick steel stud) and I'm still on my first set
Solid advice. Thanks for the video. Don't forget socket rails, start with the cheap metal harbor freight rail and if you break or bend those, upgrade to polymer ones. That way no blow molded socket cases wasting space in the drawers.
Two more very very handy tools to have, a three square smooth file and a thread file. I use the three square file about 97% of the time now.
my gearwrench love stared with the good ol gearwrench its self first sae then metric then a 3/8th full set with ratchets, now i find myself with a full box of gearwrench and a grearwrench box as well! i must admit im a all out gear wrench fan boy now since they are great quality for the price of the tool
I would consider myself to be advanced DIY and started off (long ago) with that basic 200-something piece Craftsman "mechanic's tool set." It was really cost effective, but now I outgrew it and the specialty tools have been huge for me. I tend to lean on Harbor Freight until it breaks, and then go from there so your mentioning other brands to look at was really helpful (their picks do suck, but torque wrench has been great).
Good video, refreshing to see a professional mechanic not pushing Snap-On tools all the time. I am not a mechanic but am trying to keep my daughter's car on the road for her without costing her much money because she don't have any! Learning lots from you tubers making videos and Thomas EXO is one of my favourites (very humble guy). He actually suggested to check out your video channel. I listen to your pet peeve video and liked your frankness and believe you were spot on with all your points, so I subscribed and clicked on the notification option for your channel. I can usually smell BS pretty quickly and did not see this in this video. I like that you keep it real, for us poor dudes that cant afford real tools because we got to buy diapers every week (I think you know what I mean). Looking forward to seeing more videos. What kind of cars do you work on.
1000km/week Glad you enjoy my videos! Most beginning techs also have no money too,so thats why i suggest other options.
Why don't you teach your daughter to work on her own car?
I use my harbor freight 5 drawer box as a roll cart and keep all my big stuff and stuff that’s not normally used in my big box. Snap on wrenches are the best in my opinion. Can’t stand snap on sockets get a lot moneys worth a with a good set of GP impact sockets. And have expert brand sockets for my chrome never had a issue. Also harbor freight screwdrivers with the metal caps on the back are great for smacking them with hammer instead beating on my good screwdrivers
Nice video a lot of good points brought out. For me I bought a Snap-On KR1000 that was 5k 20 years ago for a grand. Used boxes can go pretty cheap, usually it's a situation where the previous owner is moving up to a better box or moving out to a different kind of job and want to let go of full sized 20 year old box's very reasonably. Sometimes I have even found where guys want out of wrenching all together.. right now.. and wants to get rid of a whole, nice tool set included with a full sized box for 5k or less.
Thank you! I will have a tools box purchase video coming out soon where I go more in depth about tool boxes. Thanks for watching
That Vessel ph2 spring loaded impact screwdriver is phenomenal. It was my favorite tool for a while. I was so impressed. I’ve been able to bang off so many really thought rotor screws with them. Also the general fit of them is awesome.
Thx for the info! I start as a entry level mech. tomorow.
Awesome Good Luck!
I turned over 26 cars in three days. Oil changes, alternator, belts, CPS in a 92 Dodge, tires, wheels, brakes, batteries. I work out of a tent outside with one of those Buddy Lifts.
Dougman sounds good to me
I would add a 21.5mm & a 22.5mm socket to those for the swollen lug nut caps too! worth their weight in gold
Depends on were you work, we don't see a lot of those, mine sits very unused, but if you work at a CDJR dealer it would be a requirement!
I work at an independent so everything & its dog comes in. RAM I have seen at 11k miles with swollen nuts & ford are getting just as bad.
@@gizzync1525 I work at a Toyota dealership and older Siennas and Tundras have this problem. We get a lot of them but our quicklube only supplies 21 or 22
@@rfrbz1269 deen it on like 4 Toyotas. dodge & Ford though. virtually every other 1
@@gizzync1525 fair enough. We definitely get at least 2 or 3 cars each week with a swollen lug whatever the make so those half steps would get used. I didn't even think about them
Love they tiMax impact gun, with the harbor freight tool cart you can add a top box for the bottom to add drawers.
I purchased the US General 44", because it's a very versatile toolbox that can grow and expand. Add a top chest, sides or lockers available, great expansion.
I’ve watched this video at least 10 times and just watched it again because it’s really well done 👍
Harbor freight picks and pry bars realy arent that bad, I use em everyday and dont have trouble with em
Sears Sells the same screwdriver under the craftsman label its also made in J A pan
I see you comment on lots of tool comment sections, can’t miss the Wright Tools logo. Love Wright Tools, I’m assuming you do as well....
Judging by your name, you know all about JIS screws,
LandCruiser is my weapon of choice
I'm a mechanic in US, originally from Japan. Vessel screw drivers are the BEST. I've used snapon craftsman harbor freight screw drivers at work, school, everywhere but my vessel screw driver that I brought from Japan has the best quality, and never stripped any screw with it. My father bought vessel screwdriver set at Japanese Home Depot and gave it to me when I was like 5 yrs old. I'm using it for more than 20 years.
i like that bel air snap-on with the flip top. real nice.
I had the same Matco ratchet about 10 years ago. Absolutely loved it 👍
For the flashlights I actually prefer a small penlight sized light. Keep it in my shirt pocket 24/7. Plenty bright enough to do the job, always within easy reach, and small enough that I can cigar it while I'm working on something. I don't really like the headlamps because the beams are too wide for me. I know it sounds weird, but I like my light focused only on what I'm working on.
Edit: also a good Leatherman or Gerber. Having one on my belt has saved me plenty of trips back to the toolbox.
I'm the tire guy with the drinking problem. Lol. I do engine and transmission rebuilds now. I still patch a tire now and then just to show off to the new kids that struggle on how fast I can do it. But I never stole anyone's tools. I hate to borrow and rarely do but I return them nice and clean with some beer. I work hard to support my habit. Lol. But I know what you mean. people stole my shit before.
Oh speaking of magnets I love my h.f. magnetic tip screw drivers and magnetic trays too. I got kobalt wrench and socket set. But I got the h.f. ratchet wrenches....all styles and sets. Pliers and crescent wrenches are Stanley's dewalt label or kobalt. Impact sockets are h.f. I got craftsman tools at home. Mostly older tools I acquire or bought growing up or dad gave to me. I've had to warranty craftsman tools more than h.f. tools and I got lot more from h.f. had to return kobalt channel locks and ratchet before. Craftsman were tape measure.....4 times. Couple wrenches and sockets. H.f. returns were snap ring pliers....like who hasn't broke a tip off a snap ring pliers? Also torx wrench and torx socket. I drilled the bolt after that. It was rusted so bad. Oh I had 4 ft pipe on the breaker bar with that h.f. torx socket. So that was kinda my fault.
Hey just came across your channel. Nice meeting you! Thanks for videos and info!
12:54 I would also highly recommend getting semi deep sockets, I got a set of Gearwrench ones for $15, and I have saved my coworkers and myself so much time with those sockets.
15:21 I would also recommend to just get a fairly cheap set of combination wrenches, and then a set of Gearwrench locking flexhead ratcheting wrenches. Everyone I work with has had issues with the standard flexhead getting loose, get the locking ones.
Craftsman was ok maybe a decade ago. Now you might as well buy at Harbor Freight because there's a fair chance the HF ones are actually better. As far as boxes and cabinets, there is zero reason to spend more than what you'll pay for US General tool boxes and cabinets. I'd actually pay more attention to the tool holders in the drawers, since being able to grab the tool you need and easily re-rack it when your done makes you more efficient. When you eventually have to add a separate storage cabinet, you'll be doing some swapping of tools between them and you don't want to be dumping them all over while doing so. It would be entirely possible (and not unreasonable) to spend more on the tool holders than you did on the cabinet and tools initially.
Seriously, I'd probably just outfit myself from Harbor Freight if I were a starting mechanic and see what ended up needing replacing sooner than I thought it should and upgrade those items with better ones. Remember, most Harbor Freight tools are lifetime warranty and you can just walk in and get a new one if one breaks (keep the receipts in a box or binder). The parts and customers don't give a crap what brand tools you use to do the repairs.
I do agree about the tire pressure gauge. Get a quality one. This goes for any measuring tool, get decent ones. For a multimeter, just spend the money on a Fluke or B&K. They are accurate, well made, and maybe most importantly, have the proper circuitry to protect you if you do something stupid.
Pretty damn good info. I second the HF US General tool box recommendation. I bought a 72 about 2 months ago. I have 22 acres, a couple tractors, couple side by sides, two Jeeps (one is a 1953 lol), and so I’m always working on something. I have two 20x50 shops on the property, so I have space for working on things. Also have some Craftsman tool boxes that were my dads from the early 90s/late 80s.
I bought the US General box, but slapped a snap on plate on it lol. I tell everyone I did it, it’s a joke amongst my friends really. I would never misrepresent it if I ever sell it, and knowing me I’ll never sell it anyway (why would I? I need this stuff too much...)
The only SnapOn stuff I owned until just the other day when I bought some sets of screwdrivers and ratchets was the tools I inherited from my dad. Most of those are from the 60s, he was a railroad worker, but that older generation just knew how to work on just about anything (he cleared 40 acres of land with a 1959 Farmall Cub and a 58 Ford 1/2 ton truck lol, he was poor but wanted some decent land back in the 60s). I learned many things from him, inherited lots of old tools and knowledge. I’m not a mechanic by any means, but I do enjoy turning a good wrench on Sunday afternoon....
I use the harbor freight half inch extendable rachet for loosening just about anything. It can be long or short as needed and on things that I'm not worried about breaking like caliper bolts and things like that it works real good and putting lots of pressure on it and it holds up. I don't know about the 3/8 or 1/4 but I imagine they work fine. I also bought a duralast 180 piece set from an auto parts store for like 150 bucks and it's a really good starter kit. Has all sorts of stuff from torque bits and 3 nice hard handle rachets, it's got plenty of good 6 sided sockets though as you get bigger you get into 12 which I'm personally not a big fan of but they obviously will do the job until you can upgrade to a good set of 6 sided for things like 18mm and bigger.
Also one other thing which I think is a good buy is a Klein manual multimeter. I got one at home Depot for like 45 bucks, it's high quality, it has fuses in it so if you overload the meter you won't destroy the actual meter, it's high quality and will handle most of your electrical diag you get to start.
The only tools I have ever had stolen were never from a customer coming through. They were from other mechanics in my shop.
I'm just starting from the beg beginning thanks. Really did help
Thanks a lot . Very informative video.. you squeezed years of yours experience with tools into this short but yet very helpful video.. excellent content.
For mag wheels, I love my Koken wheel nut sockets set. Paired with my Milwaukee 2962 1/2" impact wrench and Precision Instruments M3R250FX 1/2" torque wrench, it is the cat's meow. That stated, the Auto Shut-off Control (ASC) feature on my Milwaukee has weakened, not torquing to anything near the advertised 35 lb-ft after only two months of light use, so I need warranty service and a good explanation. I love the 4-Mode Drive Control feature concept for peeling-off and slapping on wheels, but the feature has got to work consistently.
I love this video and all the young kids in my tire shop need to watch this. i have the same air wrench also if I got a dollar every time the young kids asked me for the toyota oil cap wrench I would be a very rich man
LOL, everyone in the shop used my filter caps, except the toyo one as they all have that:)
I just bought one so I don’t have to bother my buddy/coworker everytime or screwed when he’s not there
If i had a dollar for every time i lost a toyota oil filter cup i could buy a new one. Lmao
Don't even get me started on the Toyota oil filter cap lmao. It may very well be the most borrowed tool in my box.
I confess. I just tuned in to see that bel air box! That thing is sweet!
Nice video, best one I've seen that would help the potential apprentice. Oh, and you're spot-on with the advice to avoid gaps in tool sizes. "No one uses a 20mm wrench." I said. Yeah? Well I bought one the next day because I actually needed one.
In all fairness, that 30 pc wrench set only had that one size gap, and I've only used it that once.
BlueFuel 85-912 The best I have found, for flashlights! I love my Gearwrench tools! I haven't broke one in over 6 years.
I've watched a few of these now and they all have a basic common theme. Hadn't seen the caliper opening tool before though, good to know they exist. Going to be getting back into the field after the first time left a bad taste in my mouth.
Good luck! Find a good shop, that makes life so much easier!
That bad taste was my load if you remember correctly.
The HF cart is an amazing quality peice. Very heavy duty, and a complete bargain, if you are starting out it is a very worthwhile investment, once you have a big box you will appreciate a lightweight cart with essentials later on.
Haha no shot you'll reply to this but i just got that harbor freight cart on sale for like $200 with the extended warranty.
I have a set of texton screwdrivers and they have been really good I've had them almost 5 years now used everyday.
Thanks for the video! I’m just a home DIY guy with a four different vehicle brands and started doing all of my own work. So far “prying and praying” has worked but it’s time for me to get more serious.
The ICON ratchet is pretty decent. I've been using a standard 3/8" drive with a comfort grip for about a month, and it's still in good shape. By now I would have broken the anvil off several Pittsburgh ratchets.
Thank you! As some one whose worked on his own stuff and decide I love it and want to do it as a career this was very informative of what tools I'll need to upgrade right away!
Thanks for these tips mike
Super video, down to earth professional.
They usually are. Not to mention it's honest opinion. This is meant for professionals (obviously) but it's good advice for an at home parts changer such as myself.
Excellent video sir. Thank you for all the helpful information and advice.
45 years in the field. Great video👍
I like mayhew dominator pry bars, 58inch bar is $78 shipped on ebay. Great for those stubborn wheels. Or those days where you dont care what breaks. Lol
11 mm=7/16, 13 mm= 1/2, 14 mm=9/16, 16 mm=5/8 17 mm= 11/16 , most of the larger sizes can use sae tools unless a perfect fit is needed. I started with Wentworth working british cars in the 60's then metric on Italian,
then sae working for a police department, then back to metric working for Toyota Industrial
I love my gearwrench sets (ratcheting and non-) from Amazon. Great price for great big sets with no skip.
Tekton is the other brand I had my eye on, but go through Tekton's own website for those. Also looking at them when my socket sets need upgrading
You mentioned VIM tools. Another great company that makes good quality affordable tools is Grey Pneumatic. Sunex also makes great stuff in my opinion.
I have the full pack of the lug nut sockets, they are tough as nails. And yes they do protect the tires from getting all scratched up.
I dropped my stream lite in Coolant the other day still works
The Oil Tech my stream light gets used as a hammer more often it does as a flashlight 😂 I put that thing three hell and and back and it’s still kickin. It’s been ran over, thrown left under cars and dropped at 50-60 on test drives and it is bullet proof.
man you went off on this one lol. I was thinking okay maybe just a couple things.
Haha same here bro
I’m a Heavy Equipment Tech. I started with a Husky double bank tool box. I worked out of that box for 8 months then upgraded to a Matco 770 service cart. I worked out of the 770 for 3 years then moved into a service truck. I decided to come off the truck. My 770 was absolutely over full and way over weight. I worked for a year WAY over full on the service cart which killed my efficiency. With an over flowing service cart I changed jobs a few times because they build those toolboxes on wheels for a reason. I found a shop that appreciates me and my skills. Then upgraded to a Snap-On 1023 Master Series triple bank toolbox. Started pulling out my drawers and wow they are empty. After 6 months with buying from Mac and Snap-On it’s almost full.
Harbor Freight Has great Pry bars
Wize Minds I have one harbor freight Pry bar one Hyper tuff from Walmart and a craftsman 4pcs set of pry bars my harbor freight pry bar is my go to bar it served me well in the 5/7 years I’ve had it no issues
Their tire irons are ok too. You’ll bend it eventually. But you shouldn’t be putting that much stress on it anyway. If you do, get the big snap on or Matco
Said no reputable technician.
Wize Minds yeah when you don’t constantly use them on tough jobs
They’re fine unless you try and hit them. Then it all goes bad.
Harbor freight has a good air chuck with a gauge. The Merlin. And no battery to fail. Best value on sockets are Tekton same for wrenches especially since they are 6 point which means less rounding.
u need a label maker for all them cases of specialized tools
I used to work on Caterpillar heavy machinery and most of the tools i needed were basic, i’d recommend the ratcheting serpentine belt tool almost like yours but it has a ratcheting mechanism, i used it all the time with the tensioners on the cat engines, I work at a diesel shop now, i’m the go to clutch guy for the semi trucks (i’m probably about the same body build as you lol) i get a trans don fairly quickly as long as i get the right parts from the parts runner, i always use a 3/8” drive dewalt cordless impact, a 1/2” drive dewalt cordless impact and a Snap-On 3/8” drive cordless ratchet so i got the best quality and warranty i found, i’ve had my impact wrenches for well over 2 years and they still haven’t quit on me
I've glued magnets to different size baking pans and have a nice selection of trays from the dollar store
Am I the only person that never runs 1/4 in sockets , I watch all these toolbox tour and general tool videos and they all have a plethora of 1/4in I have a small truck fleet and some heavy equipment think I've used them once in the past year
I am a diy guy and have good quality tools but I listened to Scotty K and bought toyota so I never get to use them 😂
Milwaukee makes awesome screwdriver set at home depot $26 dollars and if you go all husky from homedepot it's just gear wrench low end line but I got an massive set up for only 5grand and my $1,700.00 autel ms906ts was almost half the bill but the bet tool I added to my set. Next my 3/8 " 90 air ratchet ,1/2 air ratchet, 1/4 ,1/2, and 3/8 torque wrenches are probably the next best thing I bought. Then I bought open end ratcheting long and shorty wrenches and then of course short and deep socket wrenches. Also you should get an lissel fly wheel wrench for trans and motor swaps. Plus husky had an set of extensions $30 for all including 3/8 flex extension!
I feel very fortunate that we have people like ETCG FRM AND HM Igot so many ideas from them that truly help me make money
Thank you very awesome to be compared to those icons of Automotive CZcams channels!
Wish I found this when I started out! Great video!
Great video it encouraged me into adding three new tools to my tool box thanks for some tips.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm freaking out. I start my job at a used car lot and I'm stressing hardcore. I've had 2 years of automotive training as a full time student. Don't feel prepared.
Just curious, how did it go?
@@brycelund7155 fired first day
If u think HF pry bars suck then I can guarantee you bought the ones with the handle. Stay away from those but their “lining bars/pry bar” that are completely steel can take a beating. Everyone uses them at the plant I work at.
Gearwrench is a really good brand, purchased a 503 peice toolkit, full tool box with a top box for $4000 aud, very impressed with it so far, would recommend for anyone looking for getting into he business
Well done video. With toolbox’s I was told they hold your money maker not make you money so get something decent but don’t spend loads of money one it. Also I learned if I have to barrow a tool from some one 2 or 3 times in a week or 2 then I need to buy it for my self. That way your not pissing off a tech by always asking for the same tool. Then when it comes to tools yes the tool truck is nice but ask for the deals they got you can find good trade in tools for cheap and when starting out best thing to do is get the trade in impact gun till your making better money.
I think I have about everything mentioned here plus more. I have my own diagnostic tester, compression tester, and multimeter capable of doing HVAC. Die grinders and sanders are good to have if you're doing some touch up painting or buffing jobs. Swivel impact sockets are always good to have. Crowsfeet and flexhead line wrenches are good to have too. Don't forget the instrument and door panel removing tools.
Thank you. Good selection of tools. To the point. Great job.
Cyclops lights off the MAC trucks are bulletproof. Guy in my shop torched it with an oxy/acetylene torch and it still works
get a serpentine belt tool with the 1/2 square drive for sockets. double duty as a nice breaker bar.