The TOOLS You Should Save $$$ on as a Mechanic

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  • @BeardedVeteran1776
    @BeardedVeteran1776 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Project Farm is a wealth of information! Cannot fault Todd. Great fella.

  • @yhird
    @yhird Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm DIY'er. When I decided to do my own maintenance on my cars, I invested in Ingersoll Rand air impact wrenches and ratchets. Craftsman regular and impact sockets. Gearwrench ratchet wrenches, torque wrenches, and box wrench sets. I have had them for over 10 years and not one tool has failed after many brake jobs, oil changes, exhaust work, engine and suspension mounts. Great advice. Great video. Cheers.

  • @pontiacgt60
    @pontiacgt60 Před 4 měsíci +7

    You mean I don’t need to sell my house to buy snap-on tools to fix my cars.?

  • @BeardedVeteran1776
    @BeardedVeteran1776 Před 4 měsíci +4

    So I've actually searched auto parts stores dumpsters and have scored some perfectly good tools.

  • @hickorystx
    @hickorystx Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks, nice well rounded selection of tools to use and cost savings tips!!

  • @MrSilver708
    @MrSilver708 Před 3 měsíci

    Please do one on scan tools? Love your advice! Thank you

  • @stansbruv3169
    @stansbruv3169 Před 4 měsíci

    Subscribed bruv! I appreciate your content and enjoy the step by step view of your work.

  • @1045yale
    @1045yale Před 4 měsíci +4

    Should discuss Code Readers

    • @garretwaugh5651
      @garretwaugh5651 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I like this idea a lot! He keeps it real when it comes to overpriced and over featured products. I feel like code readers are one of the most notorious for jam packing features into a tool that may not need it.

    • @kingyankee69
      @kingyankee69 Před 4 měsíci

      Autel and heard some Topdon has some nice stuff for cheap. I use a Ms908 and Ms909pro. There good on a budget for mobile work.

  • @ozzmann3217
    @ozzmann3217 Před 21 dnem

    Not to hate but snap on screwdrivers are outstanding broken icon gearwrench Cornwall duralast husky craftsman and Milwaukee all before the snap on break.. hammers I get as well I think most sockets and wrenches if you aren’t a professional get whatever if you are and you beat on them put them to work and can’t just swing by a store to warranty mid job then tool truck brands “professional tools” are worth it in my opinion you absolutely pay well over the odds though there is no doubt about that but I can go to any snap on truck and get a tool warrantied

  • @kblinn68
    @kblinn68 Před 4 měsíci

    very informative Ernest ,thank you!

  • @qcbtbx
    @qcbtbx Před 4 měsíci +1

    As I grow and get better, I'm appreciating more and more the higher quality and more expensive tools for what I use on a regular basis (wrenches, sockets, ratchets, etc). Overall, higher quality, neat features (e.g. chamfered edges on sockets for better grip), and more durability.
    On specialty tools and ones I seldom use, I'll get the cheaper stuff since there's less chance of it breaking due to infrequent use.
    As of late, I've been investing on the ICON line. Very happy with them.

    • @RoadsideRescue
      @RoadsideRescue  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Been considdering ICON Looks nice. thanks for the suggestion

  • @williampaskewitz5383
    @williampaskewitz5383 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just broke a craftsman 18mm 3/8 socket on 1/2 adapter tryin to get 148foot lbs. Yessir.

  • @vitaliyryabinin4786
    @vitaliyryabinin4786 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very, very long ago I made money on a side by repairing electronics, mostly computers. Saving money on precision screwdrivers bites you in the rear, if you strip a screw then removing it from under a board is beyond difficult.

  • @kingyankee69
    @kingyankee69 Před 4 měsíci

    That's strange your breaking icon extensions. Maybe your buying the cheap stuff from Harbor Freight. My service truck is loaded with Icon tools and haven't had any issues.

  • @kickazz1224
    @kickazz1224 Před 4 měsíci

    I agree on the screw drivers no need to spend 100+ when they all do the same thing. And me personally pretty much use impact sockets theres no need to really use chrome

  • @markcavandish1295
    @markcavandish1295 Před 4 měsíci

    BOOM! Nice

  • @anonanon7235
    @anonanon7235 Před 3 měsíci

    When you work on other people's cars, it makes NO sense to use the best tools.

  • @BeardedVeteran1776
    @BeardedVeteran1776 Před 4 měsíci +1

    How much was that giant impact drill you always use?

  • @MistaHoffinata
    @MistaHoffinata Před 4 měsíci

    I’m a fan of air hammers, that’s a tool I wouldn’t mind spending a little more than average on

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 Před 3 měsíci

    milwaukee lithium tools.

  • @kevinmeraz1566
    @kevinmeraz1566 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I would get the hyper tough pry bar but they don't come with a lifetime warranty 👎

  • @alexk7286
    @alexk7286 Před 4 měsíci

    50$ 🪛 😬. i still have my american made craftsmen sets from the early 90,s i do have some kobolt flex head wrenches and milluakke impact guns. 👍

  • @williamsanders1296
    @williamsanders1296 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I buy icon at harbor freight

    • @kingyankee69
      @kingyankee69 Před 4 měsíci

      I just switched all my wrenches out in my service truck with icon. For the money I'm liking them so far. Spent around $1600 after using a bunch of 25% coupons lol. All my sockets are Sunex because the blow molded case's. Wish icon would sell impact sockets in blow molded.

  • @madteyahoo
    @madteyahoo Před 4 měsíci

    Comment for the algorithm!

  • @Jaylikescar
    @Jaylikescar Před 4 měsíci

    Mac or snap on ?

    • @RoadsideRescue
      @RoadsideRescue  Před 4 měsíci +1

      If i had to chose one. I would probably pick snap on.

    • @kingyankee69
      @kingyankee69 Před 4 měsíci

      Neither endless its a stupid deal. I own a few snapon things I got second hand but had to but their new shrader needle nose pliers. Yes, they make nice tools but you can buy alot more of other brands that compete for way cheaper. Nobody wants to loose a $100 socket in the customer's yard.

  • @lelecoq8434
    @lelecoq8434 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi i just in processing to have my mobile mechanic business. What commercial insurance do recommend our job?

  • @starkscapesllc6616
    @starkscapesllc6616 Před 4 měsíci

    Link to the volt meter set you like.