Tools to get started as an auto tech

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Getting started building your tool collection for your first job!

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  • @itstroydh
    @itstroydh5 жыл бұрын

    "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!

  • @tttarms1970

    @tttarms1970

    5 жыл бұрын

    And Ingersoll has the grease fittings... give it a squirt...

  • @1145theman

    @1145theman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Xdm 9mm 4.5

  • @fumanpoo4725

    @fumanpoo4725

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a serial killer...

  • @t-bone6864
    @t-bone68646 жыл бұрын

    "That tire guy that has a drinking problem" 🤣

  • @fuckjewtube69

    @fuckjewtube69

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep one in every shop. They usually think they are the best too.

  • @taylorrochford6611

    @taylorrochford6611

    5 жыл бұрын

    We all know the guy...

  • @michaelwright1602

    @michaelwright1602

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@taylorrochford6611 And he will steel you blind...

  • @toddmcafee

    @toddmcafee

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seen video of union gents drinking & smoking weed at the park then return to the Fiat-Chrysler Plant?

  • @michaelwright1602

    @michaelwright1602

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom35805 жыл бұрын

    It's better to have a harbor freight toolbox filled with snap on matco mac than snap on box filled with harbor freight tools

  • @nazigrammar9728

    @nazigrammar9728

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @predater5017

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nazigrammar9728 i would never by snapoff tools. many good quality tools out there that dont cost stupid money

  • @fadedempirecarclub948

    @fadedempirecarclub948

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @cfmechanic

    @cfmechanic

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rolandob4492

    @rolandob4492

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nazi Grammar imma open up that harbor freight tool box like nothing and steal all your tools :)

  • @Brady.John87
    @Brady.John875 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LegoDork
    @LegoDork5 жыл бұрын

    My hood-prop is an adjustable cane I found in the dumpster behind the shop.

  • @Dcc357

    @Dcc357

    5 жыл бұрын

    One of my coworkers had to use the shop broom once because his little hood prop can't keep up a Buick hood.

  • @christopherhunt3961

    @christopherhunt3961

    4 жыл бұрын

    I use a pry bar..

  • @Mordorer

    @Mordorer

    4 жыл бұрын

    You could also just remove the hood.

  • @kevinvaughn7337

    @kevinvaughn7337

    3 жыл бұрын

    W

  • @Mistyfgdf

    @Mistyfgdf

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mordorer putting on hoods are ass Never line ups

  • @mattwiltfong2626
    @mattwiltfong26265 жыл бұрын

    A test light and a multimeter would be great for starting mechanics as well.

  • @mikemorrow6736

    @mikemorrow6736

    2 жыл бұрын

    Except in todays cars that are computerized, a test light can destroy electronic circuits. Have to know where and when you use test light.

  • @ericklopez1682
    @ericklopez16826 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you glad you enjoyed the Video

  • @jamesbatdorf1665
    @jamesbatdorf16655 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @danielbackos6491
    @danielbackos64915 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Why did I become a mechanic again?... to buy tools of course. Never ending cycle.

  • @b0lbi
    @b0lbi6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @prestonmeadows3564

    @prestonmeadows3564

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kinetic Automotive yep

  • @GammaFields

    @GammaFields

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ethansmith8813

    @ethansmith8813

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get a cheap home depot pliers rubber handle to put on the knife pocket clip

  • @beardedtoolreviews7185

    @beardedtoolreviews7185

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ToroMoto

    @ToroMoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    It took me doing this exact thing 2 times to resize and stop carrying a pocket clip knife on my pants.

  • @blakewaddell451
    @blakewaddell4515 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @chickenfixn4439

    @chickenfixn4439

    4 жыл бұрын

    @uhチュンチュンマル Maybe not so much rich but not knowing what he's doing 😂😂😂

  • @charlesshankle3178
    @charlesshankle31785 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kippainter3480
    @kippainter34804 жыл бұрын

    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. 😂😂

  • @jw200

    @jw200

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are haunted 100%

  • @andrek5533

    @andrek5533

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @claybirdnone6804

    @claybirdnone6804

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you crazy about them?

  • @hiddenspringsfarm2596

    @hiddenspringsfarm2596

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's pretty cool

  • @aaronhill3529
    @aaronhill35293 жыл бұрын

    😍 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.

  • @gregblau8082
    @gregblau80826 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @imbrandon16

    @imbrandon16

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @sterlingvanhayden7997
    @sterlingvanhayden79974 жыл бұрын

    This cow's still giving fresh milk over 3 years later. Excellent work... thank you.

  • @Brady.John87
    @Brady.John875 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @tedmattingly7564
    @tedmattingly75645 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @billyadams9985
    @billyadams99856 жыл бұрын

    Man I started with a craftsman 26 inch toolbox... I think everyone started with that box before harbor freight came around.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    6 жыл бұрын

    +harvey adams lol i started with crappy husky box

  • @fromstarlighttosunrise128

    @fromstarlighttosunrise128

    5 жыл бұрын

    that old red box lol

  • @twentysacdiscprest2k

    @twentysacdiscprest2k

    5 жыл бұрын

    Still got a few of em too

  • @Dcc357

    @Dcc357

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @CodyDoesIt

    @CodyDoesIt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Started 3 years ago with one and still have it. 2 tear box 6 jore

  • @Chevelle-ry2fx
    @Chevelle-ry2fx7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lsswapeverything2518

    @lsswapeverything2518

    5 жыл бұрын

    @shiestjoo I've been loving the Tekton products i've bought.

  • @ridingwiththereids
    @ridingwiththereids5 жыл бұрын

    I had the same Matco ratchet about 10 years ago. Absolutely loved it 👍

  • @acu112
    @acu1122 жыл бұрын

    Magnetic sticks are my one of my favorite tools, 5lb pull, I keep in my pocket, saves my lower back

  • @troytrudo2710
    @troytrudo27104 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @EXOVCDS
    @EXOVCDS7 жыл бұрын

    That ratcheting caliper piston retractor is pretty cool... never seen one like that before! Real nicely laid out cart!

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Thomas!

  • @project-5724

    @project-5724

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just saw that too - and just bought it. I've been using the quick grip clamps - this will be so much easier!

  • @CWR_56

    @CWR_56

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's a good tool. I bought the Napa rebranded one (Napa P/N SER 279) for about $30.00 on sale.

  • @ethansmith8813

    @ethansmith8813

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dkgrace6743
    @dkgrace67435 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Good selection of tools. To the point. Great job.

  • @angeljuarvez3826
    @angeljuarvez38266 жыл бұрын

    Dude I wish I could work at your shop and learn your knowledge man huge fan keep it up

  • @Mikesmeyer88

    @Mikesmeyer88

    5 жыл бұрын

    He works in a lube shop calm down. Just because he has 4 rollers boxes around him doesn't mean hes any good

  • @Mistyfgdf

    @Mistyfgdf

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mike Meyer in his current videos it looks a lot more then oil changes..

  • @GARAA111

    @GARAA111

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's a Master Mechanic get your facts straight before talking shit.

  • @davemurphy3813
    @davemurphy38134 жыл бұрын

    With the amount of ads in this video, it looks like someone still has a lot of tools to pay off.

  • @TheRadralph

    @TheRadralph

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣😂💀

  • @papi-champoo6033
    @papi-champoo60336 жыл бұрын

    Love they tiMax impact gun, with the harbor freight tool cart you can add a top box for the bottom to add drawers.

  • @arielleon7236
    @arielleon72365 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice.We truly appreciate it.

  • @r2c479
    @r2c4796 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @deespasojevic3013
    @deespasojevic30133 жыл бұрын

    Just came here to tell you KZread loves you bro this video is in my feed every day of my life! Cant escape it!! Help

  • @LuziannaBoy
    @LuziannaBoy5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @alkalineph9446
    @alkalineph94462 жыл бұрын

    I love flex head and quick release ratchets in standard and stubby sizes.

  • @earlchannels8347
    @earlchannels83474 жыл бұрын

    i like that bel air snap-on with the flip top. real nice.

  • @mikevonkleist6767
    @mikevonkleist67674 жыл бұрын

    Good video for showing beginners what's needed. Keep it practical and functional until you learn more about our trade.

  • @mrMacferson
    @mrMacferson5 жыл бұрын

    Really Great review ! Professionally and quickly.

  • @BIGWILLSCARCARE
    @BIGWILLSCARCARE5 жыл бұрын

    Great video you kept it simple for flat rate and DIY's.

  • @MrTravisAl
    @MrTravisAl Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wcollins4191
    @wcollins41916 жыл бұрын

    Great video it encouraged me into adding three new tools to my tool box thanks for some tips.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @lockcracker
    @lockcracker5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bildo508
    @bildo5083 жыл бұрын

    Wish I found this when I started out! Great video!

  • @wine_country_moto
    @wine_country_moto4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kmweek
    @kmweek7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    1000km/week Glad you enjoy my videos! Most beginning techs also have no money too,so thats why i suggest other options.

  • @zippy1981dotnet

    @zippy1981dotnet

    6 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you teach your daughter to work on her own car?

  • @natedowd
    @natedowd4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'm at a tech school rn. Graduating in june. Good info. I got alot but def need to expand my tools. Definitely gonna watch more of ur videos.

  • @mattferns2058
    @mattferns20585 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @gizzync1525
    @gizzync15257 жыл бұрын

    I would add a 21.5mm & a 22.5mm socket to those for the swollen lug nut caps too! worth their weight in gold

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @gizzync1525

    @gizzync1525

    7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rfrbz1269

    @rfrbz1269

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @gizzync1525

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rfrbz1269 deen it on like 4 Toyotas. dodge & Ford though. virtually every other 1

  • @rfrbz1269

    @rfrbz1269

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @lilmike2710
    @lilmike27102 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @adnany2
    @adnany2 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot . Very informative video.. you squeezed years of yours experience with tools into this short but yet very helpful video.. excellent content.

  • @kevinlamarr1424
    @kevinlamarr14242 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched this video at least 10 times and just watched it again because it’s really well done 👍

  • @martinschaffmeir7729
    @martinschaffmeir77296 жыл бұрын

    Hey great post sir. I love the Astro Pneumatic flip lug sockets I have I use them often and they look better than the snap-on

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    6 жыл бұрын

    Astro makes some really good stuff!

  • @christopherelrod8788
    @christopherelrod87882 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ricardobeltran9487
    @ricardobeltran94875 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the guidance bro !!!

  • @1974kenm
    @1974kenm5 жыл бұрын

    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).

  • @sleepyancient6655
    @sleepyancient66555 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ernestamar4730
    @ernestamar47305 жыл бұрын

    Good info, I got majority of the tools mentioned and I start in 2 days at a local dealership. Was a little worried I didn’t have sufficient tools

  • @AS-hp3je
    @AS-hp3je2 жыл бұрын

    I'm just starting from the beg beginning thanks. Really did help

  • @raider762
    @raider7622 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kopboy55
    @kopboy555 жыл бұрын

    I have the same Matco swivel head 3/8ths. It is my favorite ratchet..

  • @PollosHiPerformance
    @PollosHiPerformance5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @k_h_nobody
    @k_h_nobody Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DadGang81
    @DadGang81 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video sir. Thank you for all the helpful information and advice.

  • @jadonharrison8491
    @jadonharrison84914 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JackOSUrulz

    @JackOSUrulz

    5 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @bobbillings
    @bobbillings3 жыл бұрын

    The only tools I have ever had stolen were never from a customer coming through. They were from other mechanics in my shop.

  • @mikemorrow6736
    @mikemorrow67362 жыл бұрын

    45 years in the field. Great video👍

  • @inyoudeep1
    @inyoudeep14 жыл бұрын

    BlueFuel 85-912 The best I have found, for flashlights! I love my Gearwrench tools! I haven't broke one in over 6 years.

  • @xbox360rook
    @xbox360rook5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your help.

  • @northwestmechanic8991
    @northwestmechanic89914 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @normansmith7806
    @normansmith78067 жыл бұрын

    Good information ! My ratcheting caliper tool is a Blue Point and its the same as the Lang.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    yep lang makes a lot of blue point stuff, and for other companies, Lang used to be call Kastar FYI

  • @0401xavier
    @0401xavier5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an excellent tutorial. I've found that Stanley tools at Walmart are pretty good and have good prices, in fact I saw the same 3/8 ratchet you like for $19,99....which I plan to get. Plus at Facebook Market Place, I found a 3 piece Craftsman Tool box matching set on wheels for $139.oo. I cleaned and repainted them. And they look like new....beats paying $400 to $1000

  • @donaldpainter628
    @donaldpainter6283 жыл бұрын

    I even found a 3/8 drive extension that's bend 90 degrees it can't take alot of torque but is handy to have

  • @donaldpainter628
    @donaldpainter6283 жыл бұрын

    I've glued magnets to different size baking pans and have a nice selection of trays from the dollar store

  • @sideshow45
    @sideshow455 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @donovanjagroop902
    @donovanjagroop9022 жыл бұрын

    Impressive advice!

  • @stephencutts8856
    @stephencutts88565 жыл бұрын

    I have the identical matco ratchet I love it as well

  • @virginia7125
    @virginia71252 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome - Thomas mentioned you . Look forward to more.

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you liked it!

  • @douglaswilliams184
    @douglaswilliams1844 жыл бұрын

    I have that same little orange cornwell tool cart.

  • @rniejx4219
    @rniejx42195 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @henrymarocchi7844

    @henrymarocchi7844

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loganjohnson7551
    @loganjohnson75515 жыл бұрын

    Harbor freight picks and pry bars realy arent that bad, I use em everyday and dont have trouble with em

  • @joehyundaitech7961
    @joehyundaitech79617 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @flatratemaster

    @flatratemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    LOL, everyone in the shop used my filter caps, except the toyo one as they all have that:)

  • @alexandercabral1396

    @alexandercabral1396

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one so I don’t have to bother my buddy/coworker everytime or screwed when he’s not there

  • @sideshow45

    @sideshow45

    5 жыл бұрын

    If i had a dollar for every time i lost a toyota oil filter cup i could buy a new one. Lmao

  • @LuziannaBoy

    @LuziannaBoy

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @1337penguinman
    @1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @zoethegreat6049
    @zoethegreat60494 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the knowledge

  • @feildcar4578
    @feildcar45782 жыл бұрын

    I have a set of texton screwdrivers and they have been really good I've had them almost 5 years now used everyday.

  • @angelf9800
    @angelf98006 жыл бұрын

    I am a backyard mechanic, I been working on cars for 22 years and some of my tools are from Harbor freight since I am not a full time mechanic they seem to work fine.

  • @josephlopez8428
    @josephlopez84282 жыл бұрын

    Thank you .great video 👌

  • @ben10mama
    @ben10mama Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @toro64xxx
    @toro64xxx5 жыл бұрын

    Super video, down to earth professional.

  • @davidschwartz3427

    @davidschwartz3427

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @maxwellschmidt235
    @maxwellschmidt2355 жыл бұрын

    I love my gearwrench sets (ratcheting and non-) from Amazon. Great price for great big sets with no skip.

  • @maxwellschmidt235

    @maxwellschmidt235

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @philipbohlinger4150
    @philipbohlinger41502 жыл бұрын

    I confess. I just tuned in to see that bel air box! That thing is sweet!

  • @alkalineph9446
    @alkalineph94462 жыл бұрын

    Great video my home garage will be well stocked! Do you have videos related to the best shop jacks for home use. I’m planning on having one installed in my garage.

  • @louisdellanno5801
    @louisdellanno58016 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @moneymac2864
    @moneymac28647 жыл бұрын

    if your pocket screwdriver isnt in your pocket is it still a pocket screw driver?

  • @Elias_Abrego

    @Elias_Abrego

    6 жыл бұрын

    Money Mac so if i put a regular screwdriver in my pocket does it make it a pocket screwdriver?

  • @sideshow45

    @sideshow45

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mini prybar

  • @godshaw187

    @godshaw187

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think in prison it's called a shank

  • @futurelink5967

    @futurelink5967

    3 жыл бұрын

    If the captain is not on is ship, is he still the captain?

  • @wallyg.2409
    @wallyg.24096 жыл бұрын

    I'm hearing good things about Carlyle and Tekton. They look pretty good and won't break the bank. So many more options out there now.

  • @ZERONEINNOVATIONS
    @ZERONEINNOVATIONS2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @seanfallo592
    @seanfallo5926 жыл бұрын

    I literally started with this exact setup, with exception of certain brands. Even the I R impact and Lang brake caliper press. Weird. As time went on, what tools I borrowed I knew to purchase.

  • @76Fordblue
    @76Fordblue6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!!

  • @WrecklessEnterainment
    @WrecklessEnterainment5 жыл бұрын

    Pittsburg has a 3/8’s flex head long handle comfort grip and it’s been awesome lol for $20 you can’t beat it. They’re tough as hell too.

  • @guridhesi
    @guridhesi5 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @christianmatson5170
    @christianmatson51704 жыл бұрын

    When I started parts pulling for lkq cornwell tools were the way to go exactly the same thing if not better then snap on at half the price

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