Here's a tip I heard from an aircraft mechanic: "Buy cheap tools to start and the tools you break are the ones you use the most, so upgrade them."

@JocoChill1235

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason H Yeah but not every body can afford snap on, mac, matco, and etc... but you do you.

@JocoChill1235

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason H well regardless expensive brands are out of reach for people like me. especially if automotive maintenance is a side thing and not a source of income.

@brendancross2767

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason H Ok you don't need to brag about it.

@Dorngrunder

4 жыл бұрын

Top tip 👌🏻

@MrKinglyon2010

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason H Never heard of these tools. Just looked them and WOW!!

Friend: -Do you have a 10mm socket? Me: -Yes I do. Do you want to know why I have one? Friend: -Why? Me: -Because I don't lend it to anyone.

@Anna-tc6rz

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I dont lend to my family for that exact reason. My friends must leave a deposit when they borrow anything. Only to be returned when my set comes back complete

@camr.c.p3937

5 жыл бұрын

Beshev Games who's asking you for one, this never happens in reality

@brucejones2354

5 жыл бұрын

10 mm sockets ought to be sold in lots of 10, or get the bulk price when you buy 20 or more. That way you might be able to find one when you need one.

@jamestunget2644

5 жыл бұрын

Me: Where is my 10mm socket... Me: ... probably in the last car I worked on. Somewhere. Me in reality: Its in the customers car.

@benclark7312

5 жыл бұрын

Accumulate tools over Time

My dad passed away last year. He had the best tool collection ever and I’m so lucky to inherit it. I’ve saved thousands working on my own car because of him, it’s just sad that now I’m really good at working on cars he’s not here to see. I would have loved working on cars with my dad.

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he’s looking down and watching! Make him proud!

@zacinnc78

Жыл бұрын

i hope he wasnt like my dad,he was so smart and knew how to do everything and use alternate methods(jerry rigging)but he would easily get so pissed at the drop of a hat i couldnt work much with him and learn as much as i would like to.Thankfully now we have youtube and channels like Chrisfix!

@axelromanpereira7350

Жыл бұрын

I was born in a very poor country. My dad used to have a rusty box with all kinds of rusty tools on it. He loved that thing and I used to borrow any tool I needed. Now I left my country and moved somewhere else where I can actually afford new and shiny tools. I have them and I finally got my first car on which I'm working, yet my dad is thousands of miles away. I only whish I could share this with him, but I can't.

@Scotty-vs4lf

Жыл бұрын

mine died a couple months ago (well my grandpa, my grandparents adopted me) and all of his tools have already been given away by my nana, and she knows nothing about tools so if i ask where she put a certain tool (because she moved all of them out of the logical places) she doesnt know what im talking about or if she got rid of it or not. makes doing anything pretty difficult and im already rebuying tools

@Navs126

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful stuff, great to hear.

Chris, you are a staple to my son and I. He is 18 and getting into car repair. We are spending so much quality time together that I am in heaven. He is welcome to all of my tools and, actually, he knows there is nothing I wouldn't get him if it was reasonable. Thank you for inspiring both of us. My own dad was NOT mechanically inclined (to say the least) so I am playing catching up and enjoying every step along the way.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear! I'm so glad you are teaching him and I'm sure you are still learning a lot as well!

@fernyruiz7576

Жыл бұрын

wish my dad would help me🥲

@claynevers3253

Жыл бұрын

So wholesome, hope you guys are having a great time!

@Rm00321

Жыл бұрын

Wish I still had my dad around. Would always help him change the oil 😞

@omartochixochil8261

Жыл бұрын

husky and gearwrench are great tools and gave lifetime warranty, this coming from a honda/acura tech I use big name brand such as snapon,matco,mac and even cheaper brands like icon, sunex, pittsburgh

I'm a 25 yr old girl, started driving last year and I'm really interested in maintaining my own car. I did my first oil change today and it's all thanks to you Chris fix!

@richardparker471

3 жыл бұрын

Been 3 months, time to change again 🤣

@mobbdeep615

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardparker471 Been 10 hours, time to change again 🤣

@DA_BEEEEEAAAAAAMS

3 жыл бұрын

@@mobbdeep615 been 10 seconds change again

@simranthiara6616

3 жыл бұрын

@@DA_BEEEEEAAAAAAMS been 10 milliseconds , time to change again 🤷🏽‍♂️.

@harrisonrobbins017

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardparker471 bruh you killed her🤣🤣🤣

“This discount is up for a week” **me watching 4 years later**

@Ed-yj1ep

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@romeinkadir9819

4 жыл бұрын

same here..

@Cardboardtruck-vc2qw

4 жыл бұрын

Hi how are you

@Ram-rm2gz

4 жыл бұрын

Lincoln Dreesen me

@juanma9694

4 жыл бұрын

*cries in the dark*

Been flipping through some old videos of yours & just wanted to say how much you've helped me & my friends over the years. I went from a teenager who didn't know how to change spark plugs to being able to fix nearly anything myself. Largely bc you showed me that I could. I really appreciate what you've done for me and the millions of others out there.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Same here Chris, I’m a delivery driver at Pizza Hut and with the amount of wear we put on our cars it can get expensive having to constantly go to a mechanic to fix your car. I got tired of it and started working on my car myself and with the help of yours and many other youtuber videos, I’ve managed to save thousands of dollars getting the job myself all thanks to people like you👍

@PlasticAddict301

Жыл бұрын

Been driving Dominos for a year and I hate to say I'm late to the party but I'm ready to start saving and working on my car. It's already such a trooper and I gotta make it last :)

@Septagrim

Жыл бұрын

@@PlasticAddict301 what car do ya have? im on the lookout for genuine reliable vehicles for one of my friends. so far most toyotas and hondas are looking like absolute beasts.

@anandkazanka2438

Жыл бұрын

@@Septagrimyeah Toyota is best. Camry Corolla Venza Prius depends what you need and for what price but they all last good long times

@Lenwulf

8 ай бұрын

This is me. Drive an old truck and work at Pizza Hut trying to find a better paying job. Got ripped off too many times and now multiple visits to a dealership over brake work of all things. Decided screw it and decided to start fixing things myself recently. Still $2000 in the hole through the dealership trying to get the brakes fixed (correctly, they keep screwing it up) but at least today I replaced the serpentine belt and belt tensioner myself! Glad I got a toolbox along with the truck when grandpa passed!

Don’t forget to buy a locking safe/vault for your 10mm and 13mm sockets.

@Aashishkebab

5 жыл бұрын

15, 17, 19 are my most common ones.

@brendanl9011

5 жыл бұрын

I got 99 sockets but a 10 mm ain't 1

@dylanphillips9745

5 жыл бұрын

@@brendanl9011 what brand

@brendanl9011

5 жыл бұрын

@@dylanphillips9745 mastercraft. Does the trick but when they go missing not to much of an investment

@dduncan55330

4 жыл бұрын

Can't find my 15mm :/

A magnetic bowl or two. Seriously one of the best investments ($6) and I use them all the time. No more lost nuts/bolts/screws etc.

@reddust7656

4 жыл бұрын

Tregeta or sockets, a couple guys at work lost 3 sockets together in I think 2 days, found one though 😂 snap on impact sockets aren’t cheap

@lordofdunvegan6924

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The magnetic bowl is so cheap and it keeps all my nuts and bolts in one place....that should be on the list of must haves and I use it for any work in my garage or home when doing repairs. The worse thing though is to finish and job and you have nuts or bolts left over and the repair is complete and everything works! ( for awhile....)

@papatorr3669

4 жыл бұрын

@@lordofdunvegan6924 the sign of a true amateur!

@lordofdunvegan6924

4 жыл бұрын

@@papatorr3669 yup..I do all my usual repairs myself. I buy good tools for the things I need to do. Many professionals get lazy over time and greedy, taking advantage of their clients. Be independent and wise with your money. So glad to be a 'true amateur'/ LOL

@papatorr3669

4 жыл бұрын

@@lordofdunvegan6924 you mentioned having nuts and bolts left over. I made a mean comment. I removed and replaced an airbag control module from under a center console recently and ended up with extra nuts and bolts which I now have in a Ziploc bag and I'm still mad at myself! I've observed "professional" shops do the same thing for decades!

I waited until the like 250+ set of tools from home Depot went on sale for $100 and I'm really happy with it. It comes with 2 lower plastic drawers which are kinda goofy, but it's well organized and I can still carry it around. Also, Husky does lifetime warranty and I've heard from friends it's as easy as taking a tool back to home Depot and leaving with a new one.

Analogy: Harbor Freight tools are like the straight piped hona civic that races down your street at 3AM

@Asmith-1111

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@mrkrabs6425

2 жыл бұрын

Accurate

@preston8082

2 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight is some shit

@zachhoward9099

2 жыл бұрын

@Fusion 72 as an owner of a straight piped into coffee can exhaust ‘97 Civic DX I can confidently say you are 100% spot on about using Harbor Freight tools to keep it running🤣🤣

@zachhoward9099

2 жыл бұрын

I both own a straight piped Civic and also tools from Harbor Freight that I use to fix it lol, hard to beat when it’s literally 5 minutes from me and always has what I need in stock🤷🏻

everyone know that early mechanics just borrow the best kind of tools, their dads tools.

@Tekeydieb

3 жыл бұрын

Ah man, the first time I change my oil, my scissor jack started to bend over so I borrowed my dad's hydraulic jack. 10/10 would recommend dad's tools

@tavim5481

3 жыл бұрын

wish my dad had tools

@dylanv3813

3 жыл бұрын

Tavim same

@hisokamorow6709

3 жыл бұрын

@@tavim5481 He is not your dad then. Every dad has tools, I'm not a dad yet, and i already got a tool box with tools.

@Jonathan-sw7hg

3 жыл бұрын

S/O to those of us who don’t have dads around and are learning things ourselves. You got this! I believe in you.

my tools are like a cop car...never around when you need them but always there when you don't.

@tessaharris9276

6 жыл бұрын

I am gonna try

@user-gv4wi1yp3r

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@anthonydecesare1847

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@eduardoalejandro8685

5 жыл бұрын

This is so true 😂

@Mikey-ym6ok

5 жыл бұрын

Plus half the time they don’t work

Couple things I highly recommend even if you are just starting out. Long needle nose pliers, straight, and 45°. Also a good telescoping magnet tool. Matco makes a magnet that has a solid flexible long magnet tool that I really like and it doesn't cost to much. And a good flashlight, ones with a magnet built in can be really helpful, or just a small bright light.

Not exactly the most ideal case but I've been slowly building my tool box the last couple years and my dad bought me a 225 piece Pittsburgh tool kit for about $100 at Harbor Freight to add to my collection. It has literally been my saving grace at times!

It's so satisfying seeing you opening them draws and seeing all those filled spaces, anyone else?

@plumbbum2655

5 жыл бұрын

I came a little tbh

@Ethan-mn9gi

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah especially the 10mm spaces filled

@ShopTalkWithJason

5 жыл бұрын

I'm too busy noticing that everything is brand new and unused. Clean is one thing but, once a tool has been used, it'll never look brand new again

@jasonmurphy435

5 жыл бұрын

i was thinkin same

@anthonydecesare1847

5 жыл бұрын

YES TRUE

a shop tried charging me $100 to change the oil on my truck..... did it myself for $25..... that is what made me decide to do all the work on my truck myself..... so far I've changed CV axles, hubs, tie rods, ball joints, transmission fluid, thermostat, my oil..... I've saved so much money..... thanks Chris

For $99 a year ago I got a husky mechanics 270pc set already in a box with everything. If you can name it it’s in there hand tool wise, oh and it’s lifetime warrantied from Home Depot.

craftsman would be like the Subaru of tools. Not as fancy as the Snap-On but you can't kill it. Runs like new for practically forever. Super reliable and a great gold standard.

If it moves and it shouldn’t: Duct Tape If it doesn’t move and it should: WD-40

@corbinsteffen594

4 жыл бұрын

That's right all you need is duck tape and WD 40

@jessicah3450

4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Flex Tape though? That's the stickiest tape ever 🙃

@corbinsteffen594

4 жыл бұрын

@@jessicah3450 ya you right

@syloui

4 жыл бұрын

Duct Tape: the handiman's secret weapon

@kamerongreene7750

4 жыл бұрын

If it’s stuck and won’t come loose TORCH

Always have a drawer full of 10mm sockets. You have to make them feel at home or they will leave your toolbox.

@andries5783

5 жыл бұрын

10mm and 13

@luuk3213

5 жыл бұрын

and 8

@bobwilson8816

5 жыл бұрын

u s. general tool chest

@TheSking585

5 жыл бұрын

10 or 12...... Most always 12

@carlosbaker8284

5 жыл бұрын

And keep that 7mm also. YOU WILL NEED IT. deep well and shallow.

I got two large stacked tool boxes from an estate sale. The guy took care of his tools and Its been 6 months and I'm still finding new useful tool. It's like a bag of wanting

I'd like to add that good practice as a new mechanic is to not spend so much on a toolbox, but spend that money that you would spend on the box on a good 200 or 300 piece set of tools. it'll have almost everything you need besides specialty stuff and comes with a plastic box that organizes them. Better than tools that keep snapping leaving you stranded halfway through a simple rotor job.

Why dont they call them postive and negative screw driver

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

haha never thought of that!

@yael-clashroyaleandmore4989

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Slazlo-Brovnik

7 жыл бұрын

Nice idea, BUT the "positiv" Screw drivers actually come in 2 sorts: - Phillips - Pozidriv (sounds a bit like your idea) The are NOT the same and it is important to use the right ones or you will dull the screw quite quick. Look it up.

@Dishman1978

7 жыл бұрын

Phillip wouldn't appreciate changing his tool name..

@Demogorgon19

7 жыл бұрын

Peyton Essex because it's the stupidest thing I've ever heard about it

“How to get tools for free?” The secret ingredient, is crime.

@Jacob-su8zq

3 жыл бұрын

I use to buy 100 tools for 10 dollars but now they have cameras

@danbrown4420

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Super Hans 😅

@pumpjackmcgee4267

3 жыл бұрын

That, or if you work in a big shop/site where some sneaky bastards pilfer your shit when you're not looking/are away.

@OCDlosp

3 жыл бұрын

no just get 7 million followers and sure you will have 20000 tons of free tools

@martinmarusinec6204

3 жыл бұрын

There is no secret ingredient, it is just you!

Hey Chris I'm graduating from college this week :) You've made my study breaks much better and I can't wait for start working on my car. Imma do my oil change first and eventually (once I have my a torque wrench, breaker bar and jack (stands)) the front brakes and rotors. Keep it up 🔥

It's funny and amazing that your garage is more sofisticated than many mechanic garages! Even professional ones.

"You're gonna need that 20 and this will just drive you nuts." Isn't that what a socket set is supposed to do?

@pocok5000

3 жыл бұрын

gawd

@Asmith-1111

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@JoveRogers97

2 жыл бұрын

🤦 Goddammit 🤣😂🤣

@bread-gz3rl

2 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute DAMMIT

Chris is like the cool uncle the shows us cool stuff😂😂👍👌❤

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

haha

@thomasjohnson1664

6 жыл бұрын

For real though

@GodMaxDrinkerofTea

6 жыл бұрын

bleh blah my cool uncle didn't show me cool stuff... It hurt Lol just a meme

@Scubadog_

6 жыл бұрын

I thought that was AvE

@jretana562

6 жыл бұрын

lmao i have an uncle like that.

I started working on my own car a few years ago in highschool. I wanted to be able to do the basics like oil changes and brake jobs. Now I'm pulling engines and welding exhausts ( poorly I might add, but I'm doing it). My goal was to get the tools that will get me the farthest for the least money. Most possible jobs done for the least money (without danger). Looking back I accidentally did a really good job and would recommend it to others. I will list below a long list of tools but they will allow you to overcome a huge number of car repair jobs. I will also note, I am not much of a tool snob, but harbor freight doesn't make the greatest tools. However, they give the greatest value imo because all their tools have lifetime warranty, the customer service is great, and I've given my set pretty hard use and have never had a socket break. One time I broke a ratchet and they replaced my whole set for free. Another time the licking pliers broke and I got them replaced for free as well. I bought the 3 ton low profile harbor freight jack for 100 bucks on sale and I have never needed anything else. I got 2 pairs of husky 3 ton jack stands for about 30 bucks each. I originally got harbor freight jack stands, but after two recalls in a row, I bought husky. I got 3 ton everything because it's easier to work under a car knowing the things holding it up have a ton more capacity than what is on them. And I could do just about every car on the road. Then I bought the 130 dollar harbor freight Mechanics tool set. It was a medium size one. The biggest one was actually full of crap you don't need. I'm glad I couldn't afford that one because I would have bought it. Mine came with a ton of 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drive long and shallow sockets, rachets, extensions, and joints. It came with Allen keys and screwdriver bits and pliers. I'd also recommend a 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" torque wrench, and 3/8" torque wrench, and a dual 3/8 and 1/4 drive flexible head ratchet from harbor freight. Using coupons over a period of time I got all of those for between 11 and 16 dollars a piece. The dual head ratchet is my ratchet with the thinnest head and can fit in really tight spaces which isn't most of the time but is important some of the time. I'd also recommend getting a set of extractor sockets. The kind you hit on with a hammer. The number of times thats saved me in the past 3 months I've owned them is ridiculous. All in all, I think that's less than 600 dollars and will get you really really far. I've grown my collection past that but most of the improvement has been in speed and convenience, not capability. For example my 3/8" Milwaukee M18 compact impact wrench has sped up my work by maybe 20%, but not made new jobs possible.

@chrisfix

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man!!! Keep at it!

I just got my own 03 Mustang about 2 weeks ago and your videos are so helpful when planning out what I plan to do with my car. I got a lot of work to do, but watching your videos just makes me excited to get to work.

@travisharrington5819

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool man! His videos are motivating me to get a little project car going. I've never done it in my life, I've always wanted to. I've done brake jobs, tune-ups, flushes, oil changes, and engine cleaning. I want to change out my suspension struts and coil. The shop quoted me 2000 for front and rear. Hell nah lol

Great advice Chris. As a kid, I spent my school holidays in a service station. When I started to buy tools, an old mechanic advised. Never leave a gap in size, and buy two sets, one for each side. My most handy tools, are a couple of sets of open end wrenches, with a box (ring) spanner on the other end.

@chrisfix

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@poopenheimer1270

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix i just got an old Chevy with a bad wiring harness, could you try and make a video about replacing one?

@joecruz1898

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by buying two sets??

That toolbox (loaded) is $1983.99 if anyone is wondering EDIT: The toolbox is much cheaper now but it sells out quick

@emmaclarke9243

5 жыл бұрын

I'd pay that upfront tbh an incomplete toolbox would drive me mad

@GoldenAura32

5 жыл бұрын

Not only is it loaded but it has all the cutouts done. That can be a huge pain in the ass if you haven't had to do it before.

@danielmasterson2184

5 жыл бұрын

i was thanks lol

@hunterv431

5 жыл бұрын

That price is a fraction of my uncles snap on box

@ashleyhooper2680

5 жыл бұрын

Can you provide a link?!

ur attention to detail is insane. u got the tools you don’t recommend to show us. for example the ones that skips sizes. i’m watching all ur vids to build my future rally car

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! And I needed a good example haha

If you live in a location where cars get rusty, another must-have tool is a can of Liquid Wrench or similar quality penetrant (I like PB Blaster) to loosen stubborn, rusted on nuts, etc. But be patient! If you don't have a rushed repair, pre-soak whatever you'll need to loosen and let it soak in and do its job for a few hours. You'll thank me and yourself, trust me! If it 's really, really stubborn, you'll want to gradually attempt to loosen and start working the parts apart and re-soaking with penetrant each time. When you put all the parts back together, go a step further and apply a light coat of Never-Seize to the threads so they will come apart much easier next time. Great video, Chris! And to end, a quote borrowed from another great KZread professional mechanic, "If I can do it, you can do it." Don't be afraid to learn how to work on your car, especially you girls and guys who think you can't or it's too hard. We (ChrisFix, neighbors, friends, other youtube channels) are here to help you and encourage you. YES, YOU CAN!

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@NovaZocket52

2 жыл бұрын

And even a torch sometimes, it can’t be tight if it’s liquid

oddly this is one of my biggest stresses on moving out. im going to remember how much i rely on my dad's tools when im on my own

@internetperson9110

8 жыл бұрын

I feel you bro

@StephenButlerOne

8 жыл бұрын

The trick is to keep borrowing them one at a time , he will keep replacing them thinking he just can't find [insert tool], and in 8 years time you'll have a whole free set. That's how I got mine, back in the day. Now my kids are due to be moving out soon, I'm changing the locks to the garage lol.

@xplorearizona154

8 жыл бұрын

My dad still has his little green toolbox that he has had since i can remember. Its one of those toolboxs that you have to play tetris to get everything back into it and the lid closed. Man if those tools could talk.

@chrisfix

8 жыл бұрын

That is really how I got started! I used my dad's tools which helped! But then I started getting my own as I worked and now I dont touch his tools!

This video is oriented toward building a comprehensive home tool set (over time, of course) for someone who will do a lot of work on cars, with things like a roll-around tool cart and such. I’d like to give my experience from the point of view of someone who had limited resources and wasn’t aiming for a big home garage, being poor and moving frequently. I just wanted to fix a few things myself that didn’t require a lot of expensive specialized tools - brakes, clutches, water pumps, etc. I will also talk about brands, although I have no connection with any brand. My first piece of advice is that a tool set can contain many brands. Don’t eye those huge sets with envy. You will get a big set of one brand only by spending a lot of money, or getting inferior quality. Don’t rule out used tools. I started with a 3/8” drive ratchet. I bought it in high school, more than 50 years ago. I’m pretty sure it was 2nd hand. I still have it. It’s a classic 3/8” drive SK and it’s like an old and true friend. I knew even then that SK was a good one to get and that turned out to be true. I didn’t get a set because I didn’t have enough money. I just bought things as I needed them. Naturally, I built up a hodgepodge collection of sockets and extensions. If I were starting over today and had a little money, I would definitely get the SK again, but I would get a small set. The ratchet, with one extension and a set of either US or metric sockets is about $200. It includes a metal box with room for a few additional pieces. I would add another extension, a universal coupling and a spark plug socket. This little kit will last your entire life. You will need another box for more tools, but there is nothing wrong with that. My spark plug socket, by the way, is Snap-on. It’s an example of why sometimes you have to have another brand, which might be more expensive. In my case it was because I bought a car for which my socket wouldn’t fit, due to inadequate clearance at the top where the extension plugs in. The Snap-on socket has a narrower shoulder, so fits in a tighter space. I made do with a hodgepodge of inexpensive additional wrenches for years, bought as I needed them. Eventually, I reached a point where I had more money, and I upgraded to set of Proto combination wrenches. This was before Proto was bought by Stanley. Mine are really nice, but I don’t know what they are like now. I would say look over several different brands looking for affordable quality. There is no reason they should be the same brand as your sockets. A pouch that keeps them in order is nice, so finding the right one is easy. I have always had some oddball wrenches that don’t match anything. I used to have a short open end I used only to adjust the distributor on my Slant-6, now long gone. Now I have a double 10/13 mm open end which is my battery wrench, as I need just those two sizes to disconnect my battery. A wrench like that is easier to find in a box full of loose wrenches, or it can be kept in a separate kit. Ultimately, your tool set will reflect your individual needs, experience, and taste. It will be unique. You will probably keep your tools long after you have lost interest in working on cars, until you pass them on to some deserving family member.

@whendovesfly4844

3 жыл бұрын

Great analysis

@emmo8171

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@m3rkedout

2 жыл бұрын

Reading this made me feel like I was standing over the engine bay of my first car, talking to my grandfather, before learning to change the oil for the first time. What an awesome point of view, so expertly presented. Thanks!

@yowikicks507

2 жыл бұрын

That’s crazy

@johndoen.h.4966

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Having a large collection takes time. By what you need when you need it. Buy quality.get the best you can with what you got. I do have snap on. But I dont rave over them. There are many brands that'll do the same job, just not as sparkly as they do it. Avoid large sets. End up with junk youll never use. I will say as I got older and earning more. I gave my beginner stuff to guys starting out and got better for myself. I have a thing for American made. But don't kill yourself over it

Bro I say this with complete honesty. You have the single best, most well put together channel on KZread. Helped me a bunch through the years. I pray for you and your channel bro. 💯

I've been using the Pittsburg 225 piece kit for a few years now. I have zero regrets and I use them a lot on 3 vehicles. All organized within the box. I do have the 1/2" and 3/8" Icon torque wrenches. Love them both...accurate and priced right.

I'm an automotive instructor and am going to show this to students. I always get asked "what tools should I get?" and hate hearing how the tool dealer sold these kids one tool for $200 when they can get full starter sets for the same amount. Great video with good useful info!

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin!

@jingles373

5 жыл бұрын

I would strongly suggest YARD SALES as a starting place for youngsters to buy tools. I have been going to yard sales for 40 years and couldn't count all the times I got a good quality tool for 10% of the new price.

@Skidtire

5 жыл бұрын

"tool dealer" you could have just said the snapon truck, fucking selling ratchets for 170$ a piece.

@jamevay

4 жыл бұрын

@@Skidtire What snap-on sells is their service. when the tool breaks, they will come to your garage and fix it in their truck on the spot.

@SynZ777

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamevay Or I could drive to Harbor Freight which is around the corner from me and get a new tool in seconds (never had one break, but it's nice to have that security).

To get free tools: go to a pick a part and look in vehicles for tools other people left behind.

@wailnshred

4 жыл бұрын

It's funny, my last trip to the junkyard, I lost a screwdriver but found a wrench.

@0flyswatter0

4 жыл бұрын

True. I once found a SnapOn socket wrench in the engine bay after I got my struts changed.

@extrasteez5727

4 жыл бұрын

Last time I was in the junkyard my friend list my tool box, a WHOLE ASS TOOL BOX

@MrPerito777

4 жыл бұрын

Dammmmmmnnnnnn I left my phone behind and just 3 people was around before they close the yard .I comeback to the place i was and my phone was gone ...I stand on the line and a ask for my phone and no one had it .... I try to call but my phone was already off

@papatorr3669

4 жыл бұрын

@@0flyswatter0 So did you leave your name and number in case someone could describe the tool and where they may have left it?

Tool analogy Anything free or found is just the car your uncle gives you when he gets a new one, it’s just something different that still works fine, you’ll probably replace it in a few years but it’s nice to have one

@77ballin98

2 жыл бұрын

U guys got stuff for free? Damn

Thanks Chris, always a pleasure to listen to and watch your videos. Glad to be a part of this channel.

If your new to tools, just buy the cheapest ones you can and don't beat on them. They'll most likely last you until your friends barrow them and never give them back.

@lopaka76

4 жыл бұрын

You can also keep on eye out at garage sales and pawn shops to buy extra loaner tools cheap that you know you'll possibly never see again

@mooredann69

4 жыл бұрын

I just hope my harbor freight tools break on my friends.

@screamrad218

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark! I’m very new to tools here.

@R0cketRed

4 жыл бұрын

@@screamrad218 no problem I found that black Friday is the day/ few days to get amazing deals on tool sets. My first socket set cost me $50 and I not only still own it but use it all the time. There was a few things missing from it that I bought years later when I not only had the money but got irritated doing things without it, like a breaker bar. I bought a complete craftsman set that came with 3 socket sized wrenches and metric and standard sizes with screw drivers and pliers with the case. It might be more now but I've left it in my garage and they gotten rusty and beat up over the last decade and still work, and at the end of the day it's not how a tool looks it's if you can still use it without damaging what your using it on. I suggest getting a complete socket set with a breaker bar and maybe a set of sockets for removing rounded bolts because it does happen. I've been in the middle of doing brakes and rotors on my car and rounded off bolts that wouldn't come off and then had to wait for a ride to the store to get a set of sockets to get that bolt off, but that was recently so I went at least 10 years before needing it but there not expensive so it's up to you and your budget.

yo i been stuck on your videos since you taught me how to detail my car properly now I'm a big fan , I appreciate how genuine and honest you are and you really wanna uneducated people like me to understand and do things the correct way I think you dope and I'm a new subscriber

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Welcome aboard!

Love that you have blinker fluid handy on the shelf! Great video. I started with Craftsman tools in the late 90s, I'd say they were like the Diesel Trucks of tools. They did the job and as long as you didn't abuse them they lasted a long time. Those were USA made Craftsman though... and yes, I still have the professional wrenches (and OG Rally box) however sadly some sockets, ratchets, and extensions didn't make it.

I've always enjoyed using my SCA Tools here in Australia. SCA is like a bit of both the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. They're tough, great quality, and can be used very quickly if you know the proper technique. They're budget friendly too

Black and Dekker is like a riced out 1998 honda civic with a busted out tail light but somehow lasts 10 years

@gplusgplus2286

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they last but are the most crap

@nicolasmorillo5328

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplusgplus2286 what about DeWalt ?

@gplusgplus2286

4 жыл бұрын

Nicolas Morillo stanley, black and decker, Dewalt, facom all the same group. Stanleyblackanddecker.

@ibrarsadaat6776

4 жыл бұрын

@@gplusgplus2286 don't forget the most expensive one mac is also part of stanly

@Bonbonbon739

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I have a 2001 accord that has a busted headlight but will not die

Top tip: DON'T LET YOUR DAD TOUCH YOUR TOOLS. HE WILL MESS UP EVERYTHING

@mattcrouch8984

4 жыл бұрын

Or wind up with them all. Inherited a ton of quality tools and when we were moving everything out of my grandpa's house I lost the argument on whether or not the tools were being transported in my dads car or my moms. (I just didnt drive) The went in my dad's, I've never seen them since.

@dijonnoodles663

3 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting into cars and I WAS going to use my dad’s tools but they are so unorganized that I would never find what I need lmao

@alecb8509

3 жыл бұрын

Top tip: Don't let your kids touch your tools. You'll never see them again.

3 жыл бұрын

@@alecb8509 basically dont ever let anybody touch your tools, not even your own seed/blood. Its good advice.

@pmp2559

3 жыл бұрын

True my dad dropped my nice tools onto cement finally scratching some badly

I have purchased many of my tools at estate sales. I've gotten Snap-on, Matco, Mac, Bonney and Craftsman, among others. I have made up some very nice sets but they are of various brands. All the good quality brands work well, so it's fine by me if there is a little mixing and matching.

I started with a $350 Craftsman tool set and a Dremel. Now I have quite the collection. Each time I needed a tool for a job, I would purchase it. If I thought I would use it a lot, I would buy a decent quality, if not, rando China brand. I now have a set that rivals my master mechanic Dad's set. Albeit his is all Snap-on and much nicer, but I still can get the job done in my small garage

Finally somebody who looks after there tools and has them squeaky clean

@TheRandomDead

4 жыл бұрын

Kian Sutton I’m pretty slow when working on cars. Not because I don’t know what I’m doing, because I’m always wiping off dust and grease in my tools with a rag. And I’m always putting them back so I don’t lose them. There’s fast mechanics out there but they also have a big ass pile of tools that need to be put back at the end of the job and they are always greasy and grimey.

@kiansutton2795

4 жыл бұрын

I do that sometimes if it's late and I'm tired I will put them all together and go in and get up earlier to put them away and start the day

@cinnamonbunsss2698

3 жыл бұрын

They’re *

@kiansutton2795

3 жыл бұрын

@@cinnamonbunsss2698 hove you politics back up where it came from

@francelor

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRandomDead

It’s been three years something tells me I missed out on the discount

@babypinkbean

4 жыл бұрын

You and I brudda 🤣 .. its cool tho . I went on their page, saw the prices and ill just keep going harbor freight 😂😂 .

@michaelsaine

3 жыл бұрын

Na, you can probably still use it, but really, five them a call, and if they have only had a few like that, the may humour you and give yiu the discount

What's with the random blurring?

I love your reasoning out of purchasing tools. I do the same, only I always wished someone was paying me that difference, LOL. This is how I get my wife to agree of on the money spent. Every once in a while I'll let my local mechanic do a job (one I just don't want to tackle) so it bring into reality how much it does cost. He does let me purchase the parts and pay cash for the labor. Thanks for your great channel. In life you either got to be rich or learn how to do things yourself. My adult children think dad will always be here to do it. I do guide them, in doing their own, with your help of course.

DON'T LOSE YOUR 10MM SOCKET!

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

+xcvll28377eopie :P lol

@COBRAWILLY05

6 жыл бұрын

xcvll28377eopie :P lol that’s always the first one to disappear

@RoRo-kc8zv

6 жыл бұрын

xcvll28377eopie :P right!!!

@yalcncanturk3815

6 жыл бұрын

It was here 5 minutes ago

@ffuentes777

6 жыл бұрын

xcvll28377eopie :P bruh just lost mine about a day ago

Always keep dirt cheap tools on hand for certain sacrificial situations! Like when you round a bolt head off, you can hammer on the next size down !!!

@chrisfix

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

I am a aviation mechanic and I work whit Gedore all the time. I love the tools and the service they have!

Wow. That first toolbox you got when you were a kid was the same one I got about a year ago from my grandpa. He cant drive out anymore to where I live so I only get to see him couple times a year. I miss him alot and wish to see him soon.

For toolboxes, I wholly recommend buying 2nd hand. Sometimes they're a bit beat up but with a quick sand down and a bit of paint they come up lovely 👌

@TheSaxAppeal

2 жыл бұрын

I personally like the aged look of an old toolbox, gives me confidence in my skills whenever I use my grandfather's stuff

@alexanderdelacruz217

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a snap on tools box that was pretty banged up for a fraction of the price. It helps that I'm an auto painter because I was able to to repair and paint the box to an original midnight pearl blue. I recommend anyone buy used and add a little elbow grease and you've got yourself a new box

@embreesmith7613

Жыл бұрын

I bought only one new box A Crapsmam in 1971

I bought a husky car set from Home Depot on sell for $100. It has over 260 pieces. I love it. My first DIY I did was change the thermostat, water pump and radiator on my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That is a good starter set!

@nathanstoltzfus4593

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix I'm getting a 200 and some piece husky tool set.

@GiTxSHuM

5 жыл бұрын

I own the same set for two years. I always polish my tools. Lol

Harbor freight hose gripping pliers. They're fantastic. They work great for getting wiring pigtails in hard to reach areas like a gauge cluster behind a dash, especially with my big ass hands. I unplugged every connector on my k20 civic with a set of those pliers and didn't break a single one. The ONE I did by hand on that car broke. Just to put you guys on one

My mum just got me a huge WZG toolbox to celebrate finishing my GCSE’s!! Love it

*My tool analogy:* Craftsman is like BMW. They don't make them like they used to.

@stevennihipali3607

4 жыл бұрын

such a sad story there... miss the old Craftsman

@NovaZocket52

4 жыл бұрын

It’s crapsman now

@liveandletlive2894

4 жыл бұрын

I have craftsman with lifetime warranty...where can I get them replaced?

@Nevarnost

4 жыл бұрын

This sentence is true Now more than ever

@stevennihipali3607

4 жыл бұрын

@@liveandletlive2894 take them to any Sears or Lowe's

i usually just use vise grips they double as wrenches and a hammer

@rileyp9909

7 жыл бұрын

haha i hope this is just b8 m8

@bitchesbecrazyable

7 жыл бұрын

i wish it was

@dre04mach

7 жыл бұрын

Every respectable hillbilly would admit that he's also using wd40 and duct tape... if it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape, if it should move and it doesn't, wd40!

@tomrobie4374

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds good at first. until you wants to remove it again 5 years later .

@azzz..6

7 жыл бұрын

hillbillyboy 011 I vise my nuts

Finally deciding to look into repairing my own car. The times of inflation have driven me there. Thanks for putting material out. This makes a major difference and has put me on a path in life that will help me be more financially stable and also be able to help others...and if I actually persists...maybe make some money for myself.

I know this is an old video but the best tools I've used was the set my wife gave me when we first got together. The Hart 215 piece mechanic set. This has been my go to set and has been the best set I've owned.

My number One rule, sadly s NEVER LEND OUT MY TOOLS, people never return them or return damaged and never offer to pay to replace

Throw all you tools in a single drawer and spend a whole hour trying to find a non existent 10mm

@rustyshackleford7265

5 жыл бұрын

>draw >hole Christ

@FloridaBoilermaker

5 жыл бұрын

It's always that 1/2", 13mm, 10mm, or 3/8 that always grows legs and walks a way when you need it most.

@johnmine5609

4 жыл бұрын

5 gallon bucket is all you need to store tools

@wesleywindham1880

4 жыл бұрын

The bottom of a Klein bolt bag makes a great storage solution for ten thousand sockets randomly thrown in lol also the bottom of my gang box randomly thrown in along with everything else lol

@ryanmccue8180

4 жыл бұрын

@@rustyshackleford7265 don't blaspheme

One of the best tools I ever bought - ratchet screwdriver. If I hold the centre, it also turns the same direction no matter which way I twist. It’s great when taking apart facia, removing door cars etc.

Milwaukee automotive tools have never let me down. They’re a bit pricey. But so worth it. 3/8 drive compact impact wrench works wonders doing suspension work.

Man! Your tools are perfectly organized. Great job! Thumbs up if you search Craigslist for tools wayy too much. Buying a whole toolbox filled with tools is a great way for a beginner to get started.

@TheJared1445

7 жыл бұрын

Matt's Shop dude I wouldn't have thought of that. such a great idea

@singhtheking7291

7 жыл бұрын

Matt's Shop For sure. Im 16 in Australia and got a small handheld toolbox with 30ish sockets, 24 spanners, torque wrench, a ratchet plus heaps of other random bits and pieces for 100 bucks which is how much just the torque wrench would have cost me new. From a site aclled gumtree which is like the australian version off Craigslist

@leonspringsboystv2025

7 жыл бұрын

SinghTheKing​ nice deal... I traced a snap on logo in sharpie all ghetto to troll on my boss who always says I need to get a snap on box...😎

@RedZedHeadTV

6 жыл бұрын

The dude even has a toaster oven so he doesn't have to go inside to eat... damn.

@karenaudreytodd

6 жыл бұрын

Microwave, mini fridge, couch, coffee table and bathroom also mandatory if you are to think of yourself as a serious garage dweller LOL! As a friend once noted: "The house is where the wife and kids live, I go there for the 3 S's, showers, social occasions and sex, otherwise this is where I live and it seems to make everybody happier and our time together better." Another guy I know has a bunch of acres and his garage/shop is almost a mile from the house. When he is there it may be for a couple of days, but when he is at home he is also there for a couple of days and neither situation interrupts or intrudes on the other and everybody is quite happy with this situation as there is no running to the garage for a screwdriver and then it's hours later...

How to get free tools: borrow from a friend on a permanent basis.

@mrkrabs6425

2 жыл бұрын

There’s also crime

@Caleeb

2 жыл бұрын

Mr Krabs broski you should know i'm always down for crime

@cori3656

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrkrabs6425 not if you say you’ll bring them back!

when i first saw this video, i used it to buy my own tool set, now its 2022, i come back with an analogy: Craftsman is like the ford of tools, always has the weirdest ways to frustrate you, gets you from point A to B, and it was probably your first tool set Milwaukee on the other hand is more like a Honda, you can beat it to hell and back, but itll still work just fine... well given the price of most Milwaukee stuff its like a S2k or a del sol

Im a teen who likes working on cars and I'm new to it and your vids help me a lot so thank you so much for making them!

Without even watching the video. I can tell you, as a professional mechanic, any tool that gets the job done is the best tool. Makes no difference if it's a snap-on, or a cheap ass off brand. ANY tool is better than not getting it fixed! Yes I have expensive day to day tools, but my set I carry arround with me in my car is a mish-mash of off brands, and misfits.

@chrisfix

5 жыл бұрын

#truth

@2442pimp

5 жыл бұрын

Same here, my truck has master craft and Stanley

@CP-kb1du

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on right on target ....

@jacobmaland8028

5 жыл бұрын

For me the Snap on makes you money. And the Craftsman and harbor freight get you out of sticky situations, when you’re not expecting it

I bought a 52” snap on box for 600 found it at a yard sale from a retired machinery engineer he was a nice guy helping me out alot

@whydoihave6neutrals772

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wright yeah but since you decided to make the comparison yours is a lot worse quality than his.

@whydoihave6neutrals772

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wright yeah but still your tools break and there’s never will. Harbor freight sockets strip crack and suck absolute ass. It’s a joke child’s tools.

I was a few years Chris I've enjoyed watching your shows. But here's something that would be worth showing on one of your videos taking a set of different wrenches brand. Example 13 mm open wrench and measure each opening of each wrench. You'll be surprised how much of a difference there is. It's a good reason why people strip off bolts and nuts

If I were to do it all over again from scratch, I would've started by buying a mechanics tool set w/ the hard plastic case (ie. Craftsman's 450 piece set). Plenty of tools for most people and their needs at an affordable price. The trays/drawers can come out, which means they can be placed in a larger tool chest at home when the time is right to upgrade. When it's time to hit the road, head to the track, lend it to a friend, etc. just slap the drawers into the case it came with and you're good to go. All the tools remain organized in there too, so some kaizen foam to hold the tray in place is all that's really needed. Even if more tools are eventually bought for the tool chest, it's always nice to have that case of tools on hand for the sake of portability/convenience.

buy harbor freight wrenches, pliers, and such, and their boxes are decent. buy craftsman socket sets and ratchets. buy milwaukee and rigid power tools

@johnnycowboy_2167

5 жыл бұрын

I say dewalt power tools because screw milwaukee

@jacobsweat1520

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnycowboy_2167 Milwaukee's last a little longer

@johnnycowboy_2167

5 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsweat1520 ive had the same dewalt fir over 10 years

@carpenter3461

5 жыл бұрын

Makita's are real nice

@jamesflanary8146

5 жыл бұрын

Xbox gamer dewalt has some decent tools, but Milwaukee is at the top of the market when is comes to power tools, dewalt doesn’t come close. Tool trucks for instance, Snap-on, Mac, Matco and Cornwell, all sell Milwaukee power tools, Mac also sells both Milwaukee and dewalt. They all selling way more Milwaukee than dewalt or their own brands. Milwaukee 1/2 electric impact is cheaper then a snap-on but has more breakaway, the battery life last so much longer, everyone I know who has had a snap-on one has had it rebuild, at least once or twice within the first year. And they ended up trading it in for a Milwaukee.

Ingersoll Rand: like a Chrysler. 70% of them come out the factory broken nowadays, but when they're a well made one, they work *very* well.

When I first discovered this channel my "toolbox" was a bin in my garage that only had a simple $20 socket set. For a while that was (and for the most part still) all I needed. When I need a specific tool I typically will just buy-use-return. Great video though, I hope for the day I can have a proper tool set.

Socket sets: one small addition that's made life easier is the 1" extension. With a standard ratchet and socket, it's shorter than a deep well and longer than just the short socket.

craftsman is like a old ford truck. tough reliable strong and gets the job done

@Ryan-wr4nx

8 жыл бұрын

No there not Ive bought so many over the years and they break so easy vs snap on

@ericg3354

8 жыл бұрын

*chevy

@HsCSpanky

8 жыл бұрын

I think he means old USA-made Craftsman, the stuff from 20 years ago. I got a decent amount of it and it works great.

@jordanhastingss1066

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan but not everybody has the money for snap on

@dannyrbailey

8 жыл бұрын

having good tools is like having a good woman

Chrisfix is just one of those people you can look up to and trust every word he says. Just an amazing dude!

This is the best car Chanel ever! I have learned so much with this guy

Hey Canadian here, just started working on my new truck (2010 Ranger) and found that investing in a good rust remover and some gun or tool oil is a great help to prevent rust from condensation in the cold weather, oh and don’t know if this is common but foam dance mats make great kneeling/tool pads

@obsidiancladfox

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy fellow Canadian! Just bought a 2011 Ranger FX4 this summer, looking at maintaining it myself as well! Going to be doing some fluid changes this weekend and I've been on Chris's channel for guides!

“Best tools to get” Me: duct tape and zip ties

@tullamorejameson480

3 жыл бұрын

This was funny till i spat my food, so i had to wash the dishes. Take my dish soap and wash your car

2:43 that random cumbia music 😂

@chrisfix

7 жыл бұрын

+eldom72 lol

@DrCanadianGamer

7 жыл бұрын

hello from the other side

@AntonioRios3

5 жыл бұрын

Burrito Sandwich I know it's been a year, but it's called Baila mi Cumbia

Your videos are always good, honest and informative.

Been working on cars for years and started out with my dad’s tools. I have yet to find any other tools I’ve liked as much as his. The feel and just overall usability can’t be replicated today

Husky: like a Honda. It’s reliable and not to expensive and with lifetime warranty.

@traviswrigg5158

4 жыл бұрын

@Jason H And all the wibbly wobbly precision wrenches, and ill fitting torx and allen heads your heart could desire!

@motorboat3478

4 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wright well in a Honda your life is short. No think about it Honda’s are usually beginner cars and beginners do handbrake turns into trees

@wichjr

4 жыл бұрын

Husky surprised the shit outta me when i bought some box wrenches on sale, I've got a bunch more of their stuff now

@justme8410

4 жыл бұрын

Andres Guevara and embarrassing to be caught with

@jaroodthefab5669

3 жыл бұрын

true

Don’t buy snap on until working on cars makes you 80k + a year

@xTheNameisEthan

4 жыл бұрын

Or you make alot of money doing something else and just want really good shit lol

@TheTyphoon365

4 жыл бұрын

@@xTheNameisEthan they're not that great, a lot of their products are made overseas anyway

@kylez2141

4 жыл бұрын

@Never Gonnatell never FINANCE snap on **

@whydoihave6neutrals772

4 жыл бұрын

Maxima there not crap they are the best you can buy but to expensive

@michealgray533

4 жыл бұрын

The only snap on I have is an air impact gun from like 20 years ago still running strong

Huge collection... Droolworthy Chris is king to have such a massive collection. And no doubt, he is pro in his job. 👍👌

No one does diy videos like chrisfix you rock chris never stop

In the end, the best tools are the ones that are actually in your toolbox (and not at the store). I'd rather have 100 Harbor Freight tools than 10 Snap-On's, and have to keep running to the store to buy what you need.

@chrisfix

6 жыл бұрын

#truth

@thomasjohnson1664

6 жыл бұрын

sminthian 1 snap on cost as much as 100 harbor freight tools

@tylanway5450

6 жыл бұрын

genius...its true

@mrobertsmr53

6 жыл бұрын

departmentofnatural awesomeness for $120 I got 3 ratchets, full set of sockets, full set of wrenches, pry bar, 2 sets of screw drivers, and a bunch of random things as well. For $120 at snap on I'd be lucky to get a ratchet maybe a set of wrenches. Sure they're good quality tools but at that price they're not worth it. You break a Pittsburgh tool? Take it in and swap it out. Don't have to wait for the rape truck to stop buy or open an online return. Definitely go harbor freight.

@jacklaughlin5782

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Though snap on is over priced i would still rather have snap on then harbor frieght. There is a review i found while googling u.s.a. brands that give 10 good reasons you should buy U.S.A. tools and not overseas tools. You should look into it its actually interesting to read about

Tool Analogy: Kobalt is like a Honda, reliable, cheap, and pretty cool in terms on functionality

@CheetahBigKitty

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy my Kobalt mechanics set. $200 was okay for an organized set of varying sockets and three 90 tooth wrenches. The wrench variety was sad tho. 8, 9, 10, 12, 13. The amount of times I'd of liked a 14 or 15 was too damn high. Ended up having to buy a set of Kobalt pliers (which are solid btw). Next purchase is probably a full set of metric wrenches. Maybe I'll get some ICON or Tekton though. I use wrenches too damn much not to have a good set.

@joshuastevens5910

2 жыл бұрын

@@CheetahBigKitty You can also get used snap on stuff from techs trying to sell it to make their money back. Tekton is good though. I use it daily for my job, along with some of the snap on I have. Want a hint about Icon? It was designed by a former snap on employee. I had my snap on truck guy do a stress test with a 21mil snap on socket and a 21 mil icon socket. The snap on held pressure and broke at 120ft lb, and icon held pressure and broke at 135ft lb.

Been a mechanic for about 9years now and I still have and use my pittsburgh combination wrenches on a daily basis. I also prefer my pittsburgh ratchet over my snap on because its more sensitive, sometimes the snap on will tighten the nut as I'm trying to losen it because the teeth won't disengage I never have that issue with the trusty pittsburgh always but CR-V or CRO-MO never "Forged"

I'm mid-way through college on the path to becoming a vehicle technician and as such, I'm building up my tools. I figured I'd watch this video, and I have taken some good ideas away from it. I'm not sure if you have them over in the US, but the majority of my tools are Halfords Advanced. Brilliant quality for the price, and come with lifetime warranty. Very good mid-range tools that get the job done.

@AlexConnor_

Жыл бұрын

Halfords Advanced is Husky in the US, or at least they are both made by Gearwrench and have a very similar range of tools.