TOOL BOX TOUR
This video will be very helpful for the new Mechanic or even a do it yourself at home mechanic. I have been working on cars for a living since 1988 and became a ASE Cerified Master Technician in 1990, so trust me when I tell you I know a thing or two about what tools you will need for this profession. Below is a list of what I believe are the important and necessary tools to get you started. Keep in mind you do not need to get all of these at one time. Do not put yourself in debt trying to get everything as soon as you start. Also, be wise and shop around for the best price, don’t just get everything off a tool truck. Some tools with be a major investment, while others you won’t have to spend as much on. We will post a link to our BLOG in the coming days that will give a lot more detail and more links to where you can purchase some of these tools, so be sure to come back soon for the link. Below is a list of tools, some we have already found links to purchase. Thank you for watching
- Tool Box = Don’t buy the biggest toolbox off the tool truck in the beginning. Check out Sears Craftmans toolboxes, they are very reasonably priced and durable.
- Sockets of all sizes – Standard and Metric = A big Craftsman set is a good starter with various tools.
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- Various Extensions = 1/2″, 3/8″, and 1/4″
- Ratchets = 1/2″, 3/8″, and 1/4″
- Impact Driver = A handy tool to have when removing brake rotors on some foreign cars.
- Oxygen Sensor Socket
- Breaker Bar = 1/2″ drive
- Safety Glasses/Goggles
- Flashlight
- Torx Bits = in 3/8″ drive socket form
- Allen Bits = in 3/8″ drive socket form
- Swivel Sockets = 3/8″ drive impact swivel – A MUST in this business. I recommend getting a Snap-On or Mac.
- Torque Wrench = just get an inexpensive one for torquing lug nuts and an expensive one for doing engine work
- Wrenches – standard and metric = I found you a Craftsman set of about every size you will need.
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- Crowfoot Wrenches
- Gear Wrenches = wrenches with a ratcheting box end
- Line Wrenches = I recommend buying Snap-On brand
- 1/2″ Impact Wrench = I recommend buying Ingersoll Rand (IR) brand. CLICK THIS LINK to purchase:
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- 3/8″ Air Ratchet = come back soon for link
- 3/8″ Cordless Impact = come back soon for a link
- 90 degree Die Grinder = a must have tool for cleaning gaskets
- Air Chuck = for setting tire pressure
- Oil Filter Wrench = you will need many different types of these
- Torque Sticks = for installing lug nuts so that you don’t over tighten them
- Air Hammer = handy tool to have for various repairs
- Screw Drivers = various types, straight and philips
- Chisels
- Pliers = various types
- Big Channellocks = A MUST HAVE for removing some oil filters and squeezing back calipers
- Vice Grip Pliers
- Hammers = 20 oz ball pein, 3 lb and 4 lb sledge
- Pry Bars
- Magnet = you will need one of these to help retreve a tool or a bolt down in the engine bay of a car.
- Pipe Wrench = handy tool to have when dealing with rusted tie rod ends
- Tap & Die Set
- Drill Bits
- Multimeter
- Crimping & Wire Stripping Tool
- Vernier Caliper = for measuring in thousanths of an inch
- Scan Tool = OB2 CLICK THIS LINK to purchase: https://www.awesomescantool.com/
- Cordless Drill
- Tape measure
- Snap Ring Pliers = various sizes
Feel free to ask me any questions in the comment section down below and I will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.
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Now friends and neighbors, let’s get out there and Make It Happen!
MintHillBilly / RJW Creations
Post time: Aug-28-2017