10 UNCOMMON but Valuable Tools (Most Techs Don’t Have)
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Thank you all!
Mag-Mate Articulating Inspection Mirror - amzn.to/3WcqL6H
Motion Pro 90 Degree Hex Driver - amzn.to/3VQOGIv
¼” Drive to ¼” Hex Adaper - amzn.to/3S0kz03
Generic Brand Carburetor Adjustment Tool - amzn.to/4eOUniN
Headband LED Light (Updated) - amzn.to/466HZH9
Vessel Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/4buEdIt
Capri Soft Face Hammer - amzn.to/3zErvcX
Power Bar Manual Impact - amzn.to/4bwOVhx
OTC Fuel Injector Tester - amzn.to/45TUMMQ
CTA Ball Joint Hammer Nut Kit - amzn.to/3VRZuGd
Gearwrench Oil Pressure Test Kit - amzn.to/4eSX9Uk
8” Alligator Forceps - amzn.to/3Le8pgn
12” Alligator Forceps - amzn.to/3Lc7JIb
Milwaukee (Mellif) Glue Gun - amzn.to/4cK1aJn
Milwaukee (Ohyes) Blow Gun - amzn.to/3RW3Pao
0:00 Articulating Mirror
1:45 Carb Tool
4:43 LED Headlamp
6:18 Vessel Electric Screwdriver
8:07 Power Bar Impact
9:27 Fuel Injector Tester
11:40 Ball Joint Air Hammer Nuts
13:13 Capri Soft Hammer
14:19 Oil Pressure Tester
16:19 Alligator Forceps
18:13 M18 Glue Gun
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You need to do this like every month. “Top 10 tools of the months” 😘
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Good idea!
@YNARUTO97
13 күн бұрын
I agree, I love buying tools I didn't know I needed.
This format is really neat, I enjoy the unusual tools we overlook.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Glad you like it Carter!
@cornfusedatbest3980
11 күн бұрын
@@ToolBoxTourYes, good stuff, but you should show the tools in action. I'd like to see the carb adjustment tool being used on different applications.
It's amazing what we take for granted as professional mechanics. I thought most had these, well most of them :).
Yes, please do more of these videos! I would also enjoy it if you would visit more fabrication shops.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
A fab shop is on the list! More to come!
First off the mechanical articulated mirror is awesome. 25 years in the field and never seen that before. Also that goofy ass hammer actually looks like it would help since I have minor arthritis in my hands.
@EvanLugin
17 күн бұрын
Eat healthy. Do exercise. Be positive.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Yeah that hammer is perfect for those that have to use their hands as hammers a lot. 👍
@Crowe951979
17 күн бұрын
Those mirrors are used in the aviation industry.
@bigb7157
16 күн бұрын
We call those booby hammers for obvious reasons. They are used in OEM manufacturing to adjust window trim. Hazet makes a good one.
@KBLIZZ333
13 күн бұрын
The mirror is pretty cool, I've never seen one like that either 27 years as a mechanic. My first thought was, it would be better if the mirror angle could be locked in position one you found what you were looking for. Amd then released once done. This way you're not squeezing the whole time. I'm sure something like that probably exists already, I just haven't seen it.
The rule that states "you can't use the same tool for every job" is proof of an example why you can never have too many tools.
Excellent. Imma add one more: Koken Nut Grip sockets. Retains nut/bolt to make installing or removing them a breeze. They use mechanical retention, so they work with fasteners made of any material. They prevent the dropping (and losing) of nuts and bolts...they are awesome.
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Oohhh good one!
Manual impact driver, aviation safety wire plier, electrical plug disconect plier, boroscope camera, vicegrip crescent wrench (it's adjustable wrench, but also has locking plier handle that really tightens the adjustable wrench on the nut). E few of my oddities
As a bike guy, the most useful uncommon tool I have is a Manual impact driver with JIS bits
@interceptor7905
15 күн бұрын
Is it Koken brand?
@timothymunz929
15 күн бұрын
@@interceptor7905 my impact driver is not, I bought it through the site I get my parts from because it was a great deal. I do have a 1/4" set of koken JIS sockets that are incredibly nice tho
@For_What_It-s_Worth
3 күн бұрын
In my youth, we had Honda cycles which had case screws with Philips heads that were notorious for getting stripped out by Philips drivers. Well, it turns out they weren’t Philips, but JIS, hence the ease of stripping. The more you know…
I have time to watch both formats of your videos man. (This style and the hour and a half took box tours) Good stuff. Keep it up!!!
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Haha I’m glad!! Thanks Dave!
Let’s see that S2K!
You Sir are my Sensei of tool purchasing with that one. Never stop doing this type of format.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks Mike! One day I’ll catch up to you! 😄
@mikepappas6415
17 күн бұрын
You will have me passed before you know it!!!
They sell “industrial” syringes in multiple sizes that have larger diameter tubes. I got one filled up with dielectric grease and slightly clamped the pipe so it fits perfectly inside that tiny groove to get grease all the way around tiny connector seals without touching the pins. Extremely effective and keeps everything clean.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
That’s genius!!
I’m glad you decided to gather some of these cool concept tools that work in the field.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
More to come!
@6:55 Those electric screwdrivers are great if you work on computers or other electronics. 👍
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Definitely!
I really appreciate how you took the time to show how the fuel injector works, great job!!
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Yeah! It’s an amazing tool.
You probably don't remember but I gave you a hard time about tool costs, assuming you were an elitist because of the toolbox tour videos. Clearly you understand not everything needs to be overpriced Snap-On nor is it realistic. My apologies. These home videos of tools & tips are excellent, I added 3 to my shopping list from this video alone. Thanks, hopefully you continue these even if it's just giving your own insight/perspective.
That squeeze handle inspection mirror looks like a must have for a timing belt job on a pt cruiser.
I am a big fan of yours and this is possibly your best video ever. Kudos to you fine sir!
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks!
My wife told me I buy the stupidest stuff a long time ago. Then there is a problem and I go to my toolbox, grab the perfect solution and fix the problem. Last time was in February. Retiling the entire floors in our house, they went to move the fridge. No shutoff valve in the water line to the icemaker. My solution was Lisle vacuum line clamps. I put two on to be sure it wouldn't leak. Four days later, the fridge was back in place. Without those clamps, I'd have had no running water for those days. If something appears useful, grab it and put it in your toolbox. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Haha I love it!
I do have a Milwaukee M-18 heat gun that’s pretty handy. I am with you on them not having a glue gun
That otc fuel injector tester my dad bought his back in the early nineties
I use a Ryobi glue gun with an adapter for DeWalt batteries spesifically because Ryobi has their overcurrent protection in their batteries while DeWalt has theirs in the tool, and this way I bypass both! Works super well on the glue gun since its just a resistive heating element and takes as much power as it can
Very nice little list!!
Not necessarily a tool, but you can get full boxes of single use medical/surgical rags/cloths that have been cleaned and sanitized on eBay, etc. They're cheap, absorbent, and don't leave lint or anything. Great shop rags. I believe Adam Savage has talked about them at some point.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Oh nice!! That’s a great idea
Thanks for taking my request! There are no channels showing this!!! There are tons of channels showing the new torque wrenches but nobody shows what adapters they use. I have never seen anyone have these or ever seen them for sale anywhere, but they work so much better than standard crow feet. 206FRHLM1621 Flare Nut Torque Adaptors. Maybe you can do a vid on special torque tools for everyones new torque wrenches
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
Neat vid! And thank you for being part of the inspiration to get me off my behind and start working on my channel.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
You got this!
Definitely picking up that mirror. And that soft blow hammer. I have done so much damage to my wrist over the last 20+ years of thinking I’ll just smack that into place or I’ll just push that in real quick. My wrist hurt nonstop now , wish I would’ve had that sooner.
@ToolBoxTour
10 күн бұрын
Yeah that soft face hammer could have helped a lot of people with wrist pain.
Awesome job, learning a few things and confirming that I had some of these tools. Nice see others had same!
Thank you for sharing, I now NEED more tools!
Love this format! Great addition to the regular content
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
"You don't want this thing blaring at your service manager" ...You haven't met mine
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
😅
Great video. Going to add things to my list for sure!
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it Jerry! Thanks for your contribution to it!!
Love this format for a video series
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Glad you like it!!
That was fun to watch. Thanks
Definitely won't watch a 40 minute video but maybe a second video of just the highlights and neat ideas?
I use the Bauer glue gun from harbor freight with the Milwaukee adapter from eBay. It’s come in handy in the shop more than one would think. Definitely fixed some goofy stuff with that thing for sure
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
I was surprised how much I grab it. Tons of small fixes around the house but if I still wrenched professionally I know I’d grab it for other things too.
Thanks for the video. Saw a couple things I wanna pick up and also saw a couple tools I already have in my box 😌
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome as always. Thank you Sir.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks Javier!!
I inherited that inspection mirror. Aircraft mechanics have been using those for a long time. I also bought the Powerbar to get the crank pulley off of a BMW. I'd like that alligator forceps. I've seen them in ear wax videos for pulling gunk out of ears.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Yeah I love how only the end opens up.
This was an awesome video! I am totally saving this for later
@ToolBoxTour
3 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Really great video man, I watch all the tours but it's nice to have a quick opinion video and highlight from you. Some great stuff here, a couple of which I'll be offering soon. Keep up the great work man.
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Thanks! More to come
This is excellent! Keep these top 10 uncommon tools coming. I'm sure I'm not alone by saying that a big reason for watching the toolbox tour videos, is to get new ideas for tools I wasn't aware of, or even a new method of using a tool I may already have. Plus, this allows you to extract valuable info from the work/videos you have already done in the past, touring different toolboxes. Keep up the good work boss 👍.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Great idea. I like seeing cool and different tools.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Loved this. Added a few to my Amazon list today. Thanks
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Awesome! Glad to help!
Thanks for posting this video!
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Of course! Thanks for watching!
Hi I have been using the articulating mirror for over 20 years very useful and I bought those CTA tie rod end remover a few months ago they are a time saver but as usual a very informative video
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks Mike!
Go to Smith and Edwards for the Hemostats that he used to clean. They have short and long ones. Pretty cheaply priced.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Awesome
Those CTA air hammer tools for tie rods, are they the same size for all 4 nuts? Do they fit all vehicles?
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
This kit only has four of different ones. There’s another kit by CTA that has 6. They are the most popular thread sizes.
Great video, keep em comin...
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Great video just had a idea with the power bar I meant to buy one years ago but out of sight out of mind but what if you pair that with the fan clutch tool for the air hammer I have ran into many of times needing it and was a field repair with no air supply on hand.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
They make one like that! If you shop around for power bar for air hammer it should pop up for you.
For the algorithm, you the man. Perfect video.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks!
Great collection. I've got a couple of tools that you have shown.. The vessel screwdriver is so handy I use for dash work all the. The power bar is useful for crank bolts for sure. I'll definitely be looking into some others I've seen on here today 😅
This kind of aggregation of knowledge is awesome.
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Thanks Kacee!
That onyx stubby is one of my favorite tools! Ordered thinking meh lets see what it does and it continues to surprise me.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Yeah it packs a PUNCH!
Not a mechanic but I use forceps everywhere at home. I bought a big set of multi sizes and lengths on Amazon. Pulling annoying foil and plastic caps off of food containers. Works way better than peeling them off with your fingers. I use another to clean hair out of the bathtub drain. I have them in little tool caches all over the house.
I have the DeWalt version of the Mellif glue gun and it works great. Not having is a gamechanger since you can take it anywhere.
Your videos have been incredible for learning about tools and organization, and I’m constantly adding tools to my wish lists based on your videos. This video is proof you’re just as susceptible to tool GAS as I am 🤣
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Ohhhh you don’t know the half of it 😅. I had to buy a second toolbox even though I don’t wrench professionally anymore lol
Why am i just watchin? Great vids. Love tools
Can we please have a tour or your black Epiq?
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Yeah I’ll have to get into it one of these days 😄
Powerbar absolutely is a must have. it is seriously useful.
@frotobaggins7169
16 күн бұрын
clutch fans come to mind.
Wow, those head lamps were $12.04 shipped after a 12% coupon that was available. Just purchased a new bike, so putting a stop on all purchases for a moment. But couldn't say no to that lol!
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Right??
Love this format. I could watch these all day. I really appreciate your expertise when it comes to tools. I’d even love for you to show me how you actually use some of these tools. I’m a somewhat advanced DIY guy and this kind of knowledge would help me a ton. Don’t get me wrong I love the tool box tours as well I just think these videos are a great way to augment your content. Thanks for all your hard work. Peace out from Bluffdale.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
I’m glad you like these videos! Thanks for watching Traydon!
I have the vast majority of the specialty tools that you showed. But I'm definitely going to check into the injector tester. Oil pressure if have special cups for Chevy trucks. Good video my friend
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Yeah there’s special attachments for Chevy motors!
Hehad a ton of cool tools id not seen in long time .
Very good content. New sub. Cant wait to check out your vids!
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for the video. I did want to throw out that a good set of medical shears, the ones that ER personnel carry to cut clothes on patients are extremely handy. I have used them to cut hoses in a pinch and various other things that scissors would not. Also, kobalt has an air inflator on sale that I got and have been using to clean my work area. Plus I can inflate a mattress on a long night at the shop 😅
You could do a part 1 and part 2. Keep up the cool videos.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks Roger!
Awesome video!
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Thanks!
I usually slide my mirror in and push it against something to change the angle. Not difficult.
Thanks for lightening my babk account 😂 Great video. Fiund a few things to pick up!
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Any time! 😅
Super awesome video. I have the hammer strike breaker bar, the Gearwrench oil pressure tester, the tie rod end removal strikers, and the alligator forceps on my 'to buy' list.
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Right on!
Hey a trick with that motion pro carb tool, use a spare piece of paper and put it over the hole in the tool and shove the bit through the paper. you may have to tear the paper the rest of the way but the bit should be stuck. You can also use that with a socket and a nut or bolt
@ToolBoxTour
10 күн бұрын
Good tip!
My dad had to have a vein replaced due to "hand hammer syndrome" Decades of smacking things with his hand collapsed the veins in his palm. That soft face hammer would have saved him misery.
@38skippers
10 күн бұрын
Coachman's Claw, I was told during my apprenticeship at Cummins in 1981.
@firstmkb
9 күн бұрын
Damn, that stinks!
Another great suggestion is low profile socket adapters.
@ToolBoxTour
9 күн бұрын
Good call!
Love your s2k it’s one of my bucket list cars.
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
Great addition to the channel....
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
This video was awesome! Very funny and engaging! Also, if that LX in your driveway is yours then you and I have some great taste in cars! I have a 2008 GXL Landcruiser 200 with the 2UZFE 4.7 in it! Beautiful cars with some very well built motors in them. Great stuff sir, thank you! Best, Sam.
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
It’s a GX, but close enough! Yeah they’re amazing cars and hard to beat. Thanks Sam!
Great video 👍
@ToolBoxTour
3 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
Great idea for videos.
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
great vid. I subbed, I think I'll like this channel!
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Hope so!
Great vid
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks!
You re making me spend sooo much money!!❤❤😂😂
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Haha glad I could help 😅
Thanks for adding to my collection 😂
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Any time! 😅
Nice s2000. Don’t see them often. I still have my 2006 w 35k on it. Love that car. Nice tool video too!
@ToolBoxTour
3 күн бұрын
Love it! S2k gang 🤘
This was great
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
I’ve actually purchased a few item that have been featured on the tours.
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
I’m glad it’s helping people make solid buying choices!
3:03 You can place and glue small neodymium magnet on back of gear to use it like magnetic bit holder. Not the strongest connection but better than nothing.
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Yeah that would probably work but it’s super shallow in there
@For_What_It-s_Worth
3 күн бұрын
@@ToolBoxTour I think they mean on the back outside, with the magnetic flux passing through the steel. Hence ‘not the strongest connection’ as less flux gets coupled into the bit.
Ooo I like that fuel injector tester!
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Me too!
@asmautollc
14 күн бұрын
@@ToolBoxTour I just bought it along with the Gearwrench oil pressure tester. I’ve been eyeing the Gearwrench for a while now.
the mechanical fingers are sweet too
Ordered the glue gun before I finished the video! 😂 thanks!
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
You won’t be disappointed! Takes a sec to heat up but once it’s there, it works so good!
Great video. I particularly would like to see the last item, the air gun, as a heat gun. Usually, industrial heat guns are big and throw a broad wash of heat. That little gun, if it could make heat, would be perfect for interior upholstery work or detailed work..
@ToolBoxTour
12 күн бұрын
Milwaukee actually makes an m18 heat gun 😃
@matthewpeterson3329
11 күн бұрын
@@ToolBoxTour True, but it has a normal (big) nozzle. I would like to see a mini heat gun for fine work. I know, there are reducer nozzles, but they are hard on the heating element... I went through hundreds of them when I worked in the packaging industry. That little air gun you had would be neat if it was also a heat gun. Vinyl repair (center consoles, arm rests, etc.) would be so easy without a big, cumbersome heat gun. Anyway, great channel!
Your always free to stop by if your in the central PA area! 💪🏻🔧🔥
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
Oh don’t worry! The time will come Matt!
@3seriesgarage
14 күн бұрын
@@ToolBoxTour 🫣😅👋 love all your videos man!!
LET'S GO 🏁 I have a Facom ratchet spinner..it's not as long but is clutch at times... 15:20.. how does it fasten/secure to the "oil filter boss" so it doesn't blow off while pressure is building?..
@ToolBoxTour
17 күн бұрын
You use the adapters in the center of the blow mold to screw into where the oil filter went. Then screw the cap attachment to that 👍
@boosted2.4_sky
17 күн бұрын
@ToolBoxTour nice..I couldn't tell from just that one piece..
Nice Streamlights🤘
Question man do you know who makes a 20mm 3/8 semi deep as well as 7mm 3/8 semi deep if you can put a part number on any brand thanks ☺️
@coreymartin-wk1fi
17 күн бұрын
I know Capri makes the 20mm in a semi deep impact. They're available on Amazon
That Zooyork shirt is sick haha haven’t seen one in forever!
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
🤘
I was quite surprised other than the last 3 items I have the same or similar tools in my toolbox you should mention how versatile an induction heater is or the many uses of the old manifold spreaders are.
@ToolBoxTour
14 күн бұрын
Ohhh! Good ones!
I've got a power bar but it's got a heavy slide hammer inbuilt then it also has the option to hit with a hammer
@ToolBoxTour
15 күн бұрын
That’s awesome!! Who makes it?
@snapped4433
15 күн бұрын
@ToolBoxTour couldn't tell you sorry old tool given to me. but it is blue thats about all I can tell you 😅