Essential Mechanic Tools for DIY\Beginner for Toyota and Lexus
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- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician covers Essential Mechanic Tools for DIY mechanics and Beginner mechanics in the field. These are recommendations specific to working on Toyota, Lexus and Scion products.
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In this much requested video by my viewers and patreon community I'll cover the very basics of tools. There's no way I can cover every single little detail of tools as tools have somewhat of a personal touch but I tried my best to convey as much information as possible in a single video which will help you make better decisions when it comes to tools.
I am a big advocate of experience over tools. I see this in the shop where the mechanics that do the least amount of work have the most amount of tools and the mechanics that do the biggest jobs have the least amount of tools. This theory only works in a single brand dealership. Mechanics in independent shops are forced to have a very large tool set because of the nature of their work.
DIY mechanics often start with the most basic tools and end up over buying or buying the incorrect sets and finding out later they need more tools. If you already know which type of cars you'll be working on you'll be able to narrow down which key tools you need to have in a particular set you're buying.
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Tools Overview
2:02 Basic Hand Tools : Sockets
8:36 Power Tools
15:34 Wrenches
20:14 Pliers and Screwdrivers
21:52 More Tool Recommendations
23:28 So which brand should you buy? - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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My parents owned a 4 family house that we lived in too. Always helped my Dad paint and do electrical & plumbing & carpentry fixes.
Never thought of it as "on the job training" when I was a teenager. Saved me thousands of dollars over the years with home ownership.
Still have a few tools we used.... great memories.... Thanks Dad....you are missed.
That sucks, divorces are always bad for the kids.
I’ll be 30 this month, and my dad did the same with me (or at least tried, I was a knucklehead back then) those times with dad now that he’s gone, he passed over 7 years ago now, are my best memories. Sounds like you had the same great dad.
@@joshhemingway7294 Sorry for your loss. I won't get into all the dumb ass things I did when I was young...but hopefully we all get wiser as we get older... Guess we all wish we could have some do-overs...
Good day, I’m glad to read that you had someone the took care of teaching you the basics to survive in this word. Thank God for him. I’m also glad that you recognize him as the great person on your side, blessings to you and your family. I strongly recommend all the fathers out there to do the same, teach your kids/teens or youngsters to defend their selves. Blessings. Unfortunately I grew up with out my dad, he was killed when I was four. I thank God there are still good people that are open to help, like they did with me.
I still have PTSD working with my dad, there were only 3 tools in the garage, a plier, screwdriver, and a wrench. Pick the wrong wrench, it always became a scene. Nowadays, if he needs help, it's better to just ignore him.
I remember when I first started I would binge watch all of Ericthe carguy's content and then Chris fix, Scanner Danner and now I'm binge watching all of AMD videos. The minute I see you post a video I watch it like it and love it thank you so much for everything
I still binge watch Scotty Kilmer's clips. He's funny AF and his advice on what to look for when buying vehicles is usually excellent. His repair advice however, is not that great. I remember one time, he was demonstrating how to do a cylinder compression test using a conventional compression gauge. He said if the insert that you screw into the spark plug hole is ever tight or gets jammed for any reason, spray it with WD40. Now, that stuff is petroleum-based and is flammable. You don't want to use it around anything where fire or combustion is present. Engine cylinders have both! The only lubricant that's safe to use on anything that screws into the spark plug holes is copper-based anti-seize, which you're supposed to apply to spark plug threads every time you remove or replace them for any reason.
@@je19662008 says who..? Have you personally ever tried to light wd40 with just the spark of a bic lighter.??. Try it 1st b4 you go and blather on the web. And FYI if you lube up those spark plugs, you for sure will throw what ever torque setting they’re supposed to be set at into the weeds.
My first tools were hand me downs from my Dad. We went thru his ammo boxes of tools and I ended up with a ammo box of a variety but basic assortment. The beginning of my career. I ended up as a mechanic then as Lead mechanic at our school district for 31yrs with a fleet of 98 buses. Now a great retirement 👍
That's awesome.
I drove pass a City of Houston,TX, Fire department ambulance broken down on a city street.
Guess the city is cutting back on scheduled maintenance or laid off experienced mechanics. . .
Gear wrench is highly underrated too! Especially for a beginner. The prices are really really good. Bolt biters will change your life in the rust belt.
Excellent video on “proper@
Tools to purchase. As a none mechanic, its very good to know as a “home” user
A thank you once again for you open and honest opines
A lot of information provided that should be taken to heart.
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Yep been using them for years my box is 75% gearwrench I love them and I have all the brands but I always go to my beloved gearwrench
@@jamesdodson9417 yep, they’re fantastic.
The 👎 is from someone who bought a complete tool kit right before watching this video. 😁
Why you have to be right😁.
I bought so many tools.
Just to end up with a Pittsburgh 301pc set.
🤣 🤣 🤪
@@charlespayne1909 That 301 set is low key one of the best when it comes to kits though.
Lol that was the best message!
Right outside of the return date
30 years in the Airlines, my Craftsman tools have served me well. Trucks and cars at home a mix even tools from Pittsburgh have been fine. Car care nut is absolutely correct, some my best tools are the cheapest tools. I have literally beat Harbour Freight tools to death and never failed me. Thanx for another great video.
@@Jj-gi2uv I don’t think so. I have more trouble getting a tool replaced with warranty. I go gear wrench or S&K mostly now. I really do have great luck at HF. No problems tearing stuff up. 👍
That’s because THEY USED to be the best, now their the worst
That's the most honest tool buying guide I have seen by far on the internet. Kudos! 👌
Yeah I agree! Most of the idiots on TH-cam are tool truck fan boys. Of course they are going to say buy only snap on or MAC… when you spend a huge amount of money you have to justify it some way psychologically
AMD, Once again thanks for sharing your practical experience. Your video needs to contain a proviso that buying a Toyota may result in having a lot of dust gather on your tool collection while you wait for something to fail. In general, people can save a lot of money by buying second hand tools.
I’m an elevator mechanic. I still use old craftsman v series USA made stuff, Carlyle from Napa, and tekton from Amazon. I’ve got the added requirement that my tools must survive a fall.
Isn't that a hot second to the tool being able to function as a hammer? Lol
The v series Craftsman tools are very good. I also like Tekton tools.
I got super blessed and received my late father's snap on tool box filled with snap on wrenches, socket wrenches and a plethera of specialty tools. Most all snap on brand. He was a master Honda tech for almost 20 years. I'll admit I didn't realize how good I got it until i started working on my own cars more.
That was quite a memory to use your dads tools all the time. Keep them locked up better than you think. Would be sad to lose them.
Consider engraving all of them..
@@cayman9873 All mine are engraved with my house number. It is 4 digits. The chances of someone else having the same number is about 0%.
I feel the pride and joy you must feel! I have my old mans tools, lawn mower and car lol! I'm grateful and blessed too
@@starastronomer knew a new mech who used to put a grind mark on wrenchs showed him error of his way - grabbed wrench and add second grind mark and told him I used two marks lol changed his I D marking
Amazingly Harbor Freight has some really good socket sets.
My only complaint is the Pittsburgh sets have skips like 16 mm. Their Quinn and Icon sets have no skips so just make sure you realize that before you buy if that is important to you.
I don’t drive a Toyota. Still, I love your videos. I’m a simple diy Mercedes guy and in really every video you posted I’m impressed by your attitude. So honest and correct. Please go on giving people knowledge!
Awesome video! I got to replace the struts on my 99 Camry.
What I love is how easy Toyota has engineered the car to perform maintenance with minimal tools.
Well they don't make the oil change easy when you need a special tool to remove the filter cover. Poor design for what ? 😎
If you don't have the wobbly sockets and are working on the v6 you might be cursing those same engineers. 5sfe Camrys have access for days and are very easy to work on. One of the harder things to do on that car is actually the front sway bar bushings.
@@lejoshmont2093 yeah I have the 5sfe and I did the sway bar ends. It wasn’t too bad. But I’m happy it’s not the v6.
I'm a tool addict. I bought the OTC made in the usa ball joint press with the F150 adapter to replace my truck's ball joints and probably won't ever need it again.....
Building your tool kit is a life long thing. Way back in 1981 I bought a Stanley 1/2" metric/SAE socket set to work on my RX4, and it is still my main socket set today. Only last year I spent over $2500 in new tools at one retailer, and well over $4000 in unique test gear for my trade in communications electronics.... Yes, you are always buying more tools.
Am so glad I haven't needed to use any of my tools on my Toyota so far...even though so many live in the back of it, including the socket set...
I've been waiting for this one....great job! I agree, don't waste too much money on the professional grade stuff when other stuff will get the job done that we don't do every day! As a DIYer, I've found putting certain tools/items in those big orange Home Depot tool boxes (and are labeled) helps...I have "oil change" and "brake job" and "tire tools" and "electrical tools"...really makes the jobs go faster. And the 10mm socket stays on my little cheapo cordless power wrench...Toyota loves their 10mm bolts!
When I built my toolset, I purchased All my Craftsman tools thru eBay. I Only bought vintage Craftsman tools “Made in USA”. They have served me extremely well.
Also handy tools are a 5/8" swivel magnetic spark plug socket (with a thin wall socket) and extra long Metric Allen Hex Bits (the 5mm is needed to remove/replace those intake manifolds). I, also, find myself using my needle nose pliers with 45 and 90 degree bends for a lot of things (hose clamps, cowl clips, etc.)
Now 76, I have been working on cars forever. Best tool: a jewelers eye 'lupe', 10 power.
Sold in sets at Harbor Freight, 5 for $5. Close exam of threads, sliver removal, worn off part numbers, black on black plastic ... and as I get older ... ya.
I bought one of those "mechanic's tool sets" (~ 300 pieces) about 20 years ago. I was lucky. It was the made in USA Craftsman variety. It was a really good value. I'm a fairly light DIY user so I still have the entire set without a single piece lost or broken. I guess I will sell them when I'm too old to use them.
how much for the whole set?
still have the entire set? Did you lock the 10mm spanner in a secure place lol
I've used 10mm socket by far the most on all types of different vehicles, that's the one I'm constantly replacing in my 220 piece set
Pawn shops often have a bucket or two of sockets. If you're broke and patient that can be a really good way to put together a socket set
I wish I've seen your video 15 years ago. I've spent a lot of money on tool sets and they're collecting dust in my garage. As a hack and DIY, I've been using the Astro Pneumatic Tools and I have no complaints. I don't know who makes their tools. I did purchase several Craftsman tool sets from Sears and 90% of them have not been used. I own Japanese cars and the SAE tools are still in the original box.
I believe you will need 16 mm socket for the Toyota Supra wiper arm nuts assuming it uses the standard size as most BMWs. In a pinch, you can use 5/8 inch SAE as its close enough if you have that. Also for the supra, you will need a good set of torques and allen (hex) drivers and/or bits especially 8mm, T20 and T25. For the home diyer like myself with 3 different manufacturers in my garage, you should just get sockets, bits, and wrenches without skips. Make sure all your hand tools have lifetime warranties like Icon and Quinn from Harbor Freight, Tekton, VIM, and Gearwrench. Also one last tip, the harbor freight quinn individual 90T ratches are identical to gearwrench and come from the same factory eith only cosmetic differences. You can save a few bucks at HF quinn rebadge and they have a great warranty process if you live near one.
Great practical advice on this video. Based on the AMD rating scale I am just an "apprentice" that mostly does DIY brakes and suspension work. Having done brakes, struts, sway bar links, lower control arm, hubs, tie rods and more, I offer a couple of other tool considerations.
1) The corded impact drivers are another option that are bulky but reasonably good. Mine easily spins off lug nuts.
2) Jack stands. Since most of us DIYers don't have lifts and safety is at a premium getting under a vehicle consider jack stands made 100% in the USA.
Im a Toyota Technician as well and I definitely agree with MOST of what was said EXCEPT ever since I started at toyota I bought this 216 Piece tool set from Craftman and I can’t see myself using any other alternatives as much as that set on a daily. No it doesn’t hqve everything and occasionally you might need socket wrenches that can give a little more leverage but that set is so masterfully organized and the 3 drawers are divided all 3/8 in one drawer, all 1/2 in another and all 1/4 in another and it helps me so much not needing to get up of the floor every 3 minutes if I forget something. It only cost me 100 dollars and has produced 1000’s in earnings without breaking or losing any of them
Also my experience I use Rigid and stand by that brand in regards to quality and price but Milwaukee is more versatile for a mechanic since the offer some really nice mechanic focused battery tools that Rigid doesn’t that said nothing out there competes with the Rigid subcompact impact wrenches they fit in a lot of uncomfortable areas and makes changing suspension componentes a breeze with a small impact wrench that wont damage anything since the torque isn’t overkill
Not a mechanic but I have a very similar if not the same set and it’s been fantastic. I’ve definitely used that 1/2 for things it’s not meant for and it’s held up great.
Do you know exactly which tool set it is you bought ? Name would be helpful, thanks
there is also a 230 piece similar box on special right now that includes torx sockets for 130$ on amazon but the wrenches are different looking so I don’t know if it’s the same quality
Thank you for your knowledge on these tools, I appreciate all your videos 🙏🏼
Great video AMD, always enjoy your wisdom and encouragement.
20 years ago, I started changing oil, I bought my first socket set from Kmart, champion brand. I still have them, the metrics are dirty but the standard are still shiny.
Thank you for this great video AMD! You did a great job and appreciate the size recommendations for the size socket's. I appreciate your knowledge and help, Thank you again
AMD- I’ve been following you for quite a while now. You are not only informative you also present well and clearly. Bravo!
Your honesty always makes your videos enjoyable to watch. My latest favourite tool. Chain wrench. Boy those camshaft bolts are tight!
I can not thank you enough for this practical "down to earth video". I have the older Craftsman tools that have been past down and some Pittsburgh stuff mixed in along with Husky..... I own one Snap-On wrench and it has not made me any smarter! Thanks again for what you do.
I will say, I feel very blessed to be able to use my dads tools for the repairs I've had to do so far.
He's slowly over my entire life collected quite a few and man is that a money saver.
Also, one can sometimes find good deals on tools at garage sales, auctions and places like that where (assuming you know what you're looking for) you can buy quality tools for quite cheap.
Thank you so much about your advising us about what Tools we need to have
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wisdom through your videos. So much appreciated. As a tier 3 quality inspector for the manufacture of some of Toyota parts, it’s nice for me to work on my own RAV4 in my free time with confidence - knowing I’ve been advised by a professional, one who can relate to the DIY home mechanic. God bless! 👍🏽
100% agree with you on IR guns, I bought my 1st one (IR231) as an auto tech student in 1989 and it’s still running strong. But have switch over to the M18/M12 stuff from Milwaukee
OUTSTANDING breakdown of what a gear head needs. Great video. 👍 love the way you dreak down your teaching and guiding people
Being an Electrician, I know all about having the right tool for the job. Loved the video CCN.
Thank you. Don't forget a good jack and ramps as well. Eventually you can save up enough money for a lift :)
Take care
Good info. I also love the Ingersoll it really lasts forever and have rebuilt several of them. Another thing I have noticed if your air line isn't big enough you lose a lot of power
I love the 1/2 in cordless impact, takes off truck tires 👍
Was looking at buying a complete tool kit as I felt like I never had the right tools. After watching this video I now know have 95% of the tools I will need to keep working on my 03 sequoia. And I just did my front suspension this weekend with 3 trips to get specific tools I needed 😂
Yes, I will own Toyotas forever. Thank you so much for this video. It's extremely helpful.
Great video! I've been buying a lot of Tekton tools lately and love them 👍
This is perfect as someone trying to get a job at Lexus, thank you!!!
My first ratchet/socket set was a 1/2-inch Penncraft set that I bought at a J.C. Penney's store, back when they had a hardware/paint/firearm department. I worked there during high school; their tools were made by Husky. My Dad liked Western Auto (Wizard) hand tools; I inherited a few of those.
Thankyou for taking the time to make this video, i found this the most informative and helpful video i've watched about this subject.
Tools are like those good books to read, never lend always ready to help👌
Excellent advice. I've been DIYing for 50 years, and I had to discover much of what he recommends the hard way.
Biggest game changer for me this year was a 1/2 brushless Makita impact and a set of deep-well Icon impact sockets from harbor freight. The set goes down to 10mm, so the tool is so versatile for fastener removal-especially with the impact on Pwr Lvl 1 and in “fastener mode”, which auto-brakes once a fastener is loose, so as not to damage smaller stuff
Savage
I wish i had this video a couple years ago when i went on a hoarding spree collecting all sorts of tools i rarely use...I'm that apprentice 😲...Thank you for yet another informative video 👍
AMD this is most awesome. I am getting more into more advanced diy repaires on my 2004 Tundra due to you and the Toyata Maintenance guys channels have given me the confidence to do timing belt , serpentine belt, valve cover gaskets, ball joints tie rods, brakes . I would much spend the money saved on travel.
Fully agree with you when you say it's not about the tool, but experience.
If you are a DIY on a tight budget, you can be innovative to get the job done. 🇹🇹
I started learning how to repair cars in the 70s with my Dad. Our first big project was a complete teardown and rebuild of a Dodge 270 cubic inches V8 for the Dodge Dart. (The same car I learned how to drive in three years later.)
I still have some of the Craftsman sockets and wrenches from my Dad's tool kit.
You are my favorite spot on TH-cam. Continued success, AMD.
Thank you for this video. Getting ready to invest in some tools to do my own basic maintenance on my 06 Sequoia and 04 LX 470 and this saved me from making some uneducated purchases. Love this channel.
Your so correct, thank you I really enjoy your videos and learn things cuz I'm always learning there's not a day that goes by with out learning some thing it might be small or large but it's some thing I did not know there's so many models out there it bogles the mind...
Great topic , i collected my tools base on my work and always plane to buy on black-Friday or any day when sale is going on such as memorial day etc , and got knowledge while i use to go to the GYM , some people do the same exercise by using different machines and result same exercise for same muscle or portion for your body , same way sometimes tool work same way if you buy different brands etc , make sure the tool you have possible good for multipurpose use .
This video is very valuable to me! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
I was about to ask for this video! Awesome that you already made it!
Your usual great presentation. Thank you!
I have a set of Wrightgrip combination wrenches (which have teeth on the open end) and a set of Matco double flex ratcheting wrenches (they are branded Matco, but Icon, ATD, mountain, and others sell the same set). They are awesome. I also have a set of Sunex 3/8 wobble sockets, they are truly amazing. I’ve always used adjustable wrenches for alignments, just so I don’t have to guess which sizes I need.
Great video, thank you. For Toyotas I'd also recommend picking up a couple of JIS screwdrivers. Phillips heads tend to round out fastners.
Magical Mechanic!!! Wrench made noise without a hose hookup
This video is pure gold, AMD congratulations for the most comprehensive tool review on youtube, i might add if you allow me, the fricking oil filter wrench in those toyotas with a cartridge oil filter. Take my advice and buy a steel one and use it with a 26 mm socket to loose it, ask me how i know 😂
Another great practical advice, extremely valuable!
I have been a carpenter and amateur DIY mechanic for 30years. I also use the Dewalt 20volt and Milwaukee M12 and recommend both. Thank you that was the best tool advise.
Great video I myself have a older Craftsman Toolset and a couple pieces of husky which is all I need to do most things for my Toyotas . I use the Ingersoll Rand W7152-K22 20V 1/2" Drive Cordless Impact Wrench which is a beast. Great for wheels and bigger nuts underneath the vehicle. Never came across anything that this impact gun could not take off. Pricey but worth every penny and a little on the heavy side but that's okay.
As a Toyota Camry owner , I really appreciate you , thanks for taking the time for making DIY a little less intimidating
Im been buying a couple of sets before I saw this video and more or less Im with what you been saying thank you.
I'm so happy I found this video. Thank you so much sir.
Another excellent video. And yes, I agree with not buying the "250 PC mechanics set".... learned thr hard way on that one 15 years ago. 😳. God bless my friend.
So true, my box is similar to his blue one. When I started working part time at a different shop it was so packed in that I had no room to bring my box in . I got 5 drawer rolling box with just the bare minimum taken out of my main box. You will be surprised at just how much you really dont need. I mean I didn't go all out and buy everything but bought as I needed it with the rule of calling for it at least 3 or 4 times. Also it feels nice for a change owning a smaller box and having fewer tools. Its a weird achievement, also a recognition feeling you get. Humbled but complete.
Exactly the video I needed to see for my Lexus GX ! Been researching various sets and couldn't decide between Husky and gear wrench ( at Home Depot ) and then of course these 225-290 piece boxes really threw me off!
In Canada, don't overlook the maximum line from Canadian Tire. The majority of them have been very good quality for the DIY mechanic. The rest of my tools are Legacy Craftsman and I have a few Snap-on
Very much enjoyed this video. I own a 4Runner and this really helps.
I'm a tech at a truck dealership who owns almost exclusively Toyota vehicles. Your advice is very interesting from my perspective. It makes sense in hindsight having worked on my cars, but at my job, the trucks use a smattering of s.a.e. and metric, 3/4 inch drive is a must, but also a long 1/4inch ratchet for high torque in a cramped space. Love your videos! And your voice is oddly soothing
As a DIYer I've been impressed by Tekton especially the Ratchet sets and standard Wrenches. Great Video!
I have added on tekton stuff in the last years and have been very happy with them
I've got the full socket and wrench sets. Get a lot of tool for your buck. Easy to turn a profit for an entry mechanic.
Excellent video AMD! As a Canadian I want to add that I would highly recommend the brand MAXIMUM/Mastercraft which is from our national auto store, Canadian Tire. Most of these tools come with a lifetime replaceable warranty. I had a 13yr old 3/8" Mastercraft torque wrench which failed on me. Brought it in and they replaced it on the spot, no questions asked! Great service for us DIY'ers! Cheers!
You consistently produce quality content. God bless you!
I have been running a 3/8s Dewalt impact for the last 6 years. I'm yet to break it. The battery seams to last for ever, never had one die on me. Good stuff man.
Well said AMD. And great advice!!👏👍
Great, solid advice, regardless of what make you’ll be working on, any newbie wanting to get the best bang for the buck will benefit by the wisdom shared in this video. Some common sizes may be different but the basic guidance given will steer you in the right direction. I’ve been working in & around mechanic shops for well over 40 years and have called on several thousand shops in the 15 plus years I’ve done outside sales. Some advice I can add: Milwaukee cordless rules by far for cordless tools, rarely do I see DeWalt or the Mac version of the same. The Milwaukee holds up very well and works terrific. My favorites of their line up are the fuel 1/4” M12 hex driver, the fuel 3/8” M12 stubby impact and the fuel M18 1/2” mid torque impact. Their high torque 1/2” is a total beast but is significantly bigger and unless you work on large trucks or equipment the mid torque should handle most folks needs. Their grease guns are great for service use, Also like the M12 ratchets. I have a 3/8 regular and am seriously thinking of trying the new fuel high speed. Stick with impact sockets rather than chrome, cheaper & tougher, just not as easy to spot if you drop one. Gearwrech tools are pretty popular, work very well, see lots of Sunex sockets, work great, hold up well and very reasonably priced. Ingersoll is the way to go for air tools, top notch. A good set of prybars is invaluable as is good lighting. I am very fond of my SnapOn ratchets, really a pleasure to use, one place I think paying extra is worth it, and their flank drive wrenches are wonderful, especially on goobered up nuts, but I got mine years ago when they were far more reasonable, no way would I spend what they’re going for now. Their hose removal tool and small pic set are both super too. Lastly, Knipex are worth what they cost for pliers etc IMHO, best I’ve tried.
This man is AMAZING! Thank you.
Awesome video! Glad you put this out. New to toyota and would like to do many projects on my 4Runner as possible. This will help a ton. I would rather invest in higher quality tool then a bunch of tool i dont need.
What a great video once again Ahmed!!! I remember a long time ago seeing a movie where a dying father decides to record teaching videos for his unborn son. This should have been one of them :-) I really admire your teachings but also the quality and honesty of your production and content. No wonder your channel is growing so well - but I knew it would happen from the very beginning! Have a great week my friend and God bless!
Hi Stephane! Thank you for watching my brother! Hope you’re doing well.
About 1/3 of all my tools came from pawn shops including floor jacks, jack stands, torque wrenches and all kinds of air tools. If you spend some time and get to know the people at several pawn shops you will find deals on all kinds of things. Battery powered hand tools are so common at pawn shops that they have piles of them. One pawn owner has three semi trailers full of power tools. The down side is that you end up with a bunch of stuff. I now have five chain saws, three 1950s to 1970s drill press's along with tool boxes and tote after tote full of all kinds of hand tools.
Really useful video. Thank you AMD.
Very Informative and educational. Keep up the good work.
Good advice. I see so many apprentices disappear into the "Snap-on" van and come out with the latest and greatest plus a copy of the most recent Snap-on catalogue. The other thing I have found with Snap-on tools is they attract thieves. I never used to lock my toolbox but I lost a lot of Snap-on gear whilst my other cheaper brands were left alone.
Super useful information. Well done!
Great video. When I began a career as a technician I started with Honda and Acura. I went to Toyota after. Both dealers had some great veterans who showed me what they used daily. They helped me put together basic usable sets. Later on when i stated making decent $, I began getting other tools that I wanted or needed for other manufacturer used vehicles. 👍
I used to be a good wrench tech in the 70s still have my ingersoll rand air tools still working too. Now with arthritis I got Milwaukee electric as my go to at home
Back in 1996 a friend of mine bought me my first tool set at Sears. It was a Craftsman 56 piece set. To this day, I still use that tool set. Yes I did added some screwdrivers and a dozen specialty tools. But that tool set allowed me to work on Import, Domestic and JDM vehicles as DIY mechanic. And the only power tool that I still have, is a Ryobi cordless drill that came with a flashlight.
Great review I like when you call out a company when their product is not worth the money.
Another part about buying impact sockets is that you don't have to buy regular sockets for your ratchet you can use those with your ratchet but you can't use the regular socket with an impact if you end up getting an impact so you end up saving money in the long run if you just buy the slightly more expensive impact sockets in the first place because an impact gun is totally worth the investment
This was great information! The only thing is the harbor freight 301 piece mechanic tool set is the only exception. The wrenches suck in that kit but everything else is pretty nice! And it's affordable tools. Great start to get any DIY going and maybe even a new mechanic.
Great video AMD...!! As for brands I didn't had much luck with Craftsman. I had to return it and got my self Kobalt one and I was very impressed about the quality. So I started buying only Kobalt tools. Anyways I'm not a mechanic so don't need serious tools.
Make sure your power tool battery comes with a long warranty. While using the 1/2" impact for breakaway torque, you likely will encounter and cause the battery voltage to drop, which causes the tool to stop rather than constantly hammering/impacting the bolt/nut to removal. The battery is still technically good for lighter torques or use as a vacuum or flashlight, but the battery really needs to be a higher quality level to sustain voltage drops experienced during higher loads. During a warranty request, they usually will let you keep the defective battery which can be used for lesser demand tasks.