Thats where im at....trying watch these videos and get some ideas...i have the same issue but its because my boss keeps me in a space where yeah i can pay my rent and take care of my family BUT...i can't buy my own tools im stuck using Milwaukee 1st gen everything and watching it all break...everytime
@@mdavid7149 wait for one of the big box stores to come out with special financing. 18 months at zero interest or something. Only do it if your positive you can make the payments.
My Grandfather was a lumberjack in the Canadian east coast, and when he met my grandmother he had just come out of the lumber camp and she thought he was just another dirty bearded lumberjack, then coming to their first date with a shave, a haircut, and a pressed suit sold her that he could be both.
A bright little flashlight has proved to be indispensable. I never leave for work without one. I like to have one small enough to fit in my pocket, it's far superior to your phone flashlight.
Chris Gilliam Man Stuff Channel Coast is a very good brand. My new favorite is the olight i3eos it's amazing how a single AAA flashlight could put out 120 lumens.
Personally the greatest addition to my toolbag was a headlight. So many times I've found myself in dark situations where I needed both my hands, far more useful than a flashlight
Best advise a father can give a son: “The time to buy a toilet plunger is not the day you need a toilet plunger.” Similar to the Scout’s Be Prepared Moto.
As a target "young condo dweller who isn't very handy" - this video made me very grateful for my dad, who I realize has been slowly gifting me general purpose tools for years. He certainly had different priorities than you though. When I moved out he gave me a small 'tool' kit with a fastners, hammer, vice-grips, wrench, screwdrivers, WD-40, duct tape, a paintbrush, mini-trowel and putty-filler..... The first tool I bought for myself was, unsurprisingly, a plunger. To be fair I think renters in condos fix blocked toilets, hang paintings and patch small holes in walls a lot more frequently than they're laying decking or drainage systems.
Yeah, some of the tool advices are odd. Like, you surely don’t need a sanding block to use sandpaper. It’s surely useful, but considering the basics I would swap it to tape measure (as a rent apt dweller - I use it much more often than sandpaper) But overall - that’s nice set, as well as the one your father gave you. My dad also gave me tools over the years, but unfortunately I had to relocate and leave all my stuff behind, including these tools. But my younger bro is now using it, hopefully he’ll also find it useful)
Anne Shirley Marshall I agree! I would love to see a (realistic) list geared toward women in mind. 90% of the it’s the same tools don’t matter. But that other 10% is struggle. I’ve been inheriting tools from my dad, but I’m struggling with 1) finding gloves, tool belts or other gear in smaller sizes 2) weights or tool handle size is way TOO big for my smaller grip Maybe partner up with female makers for a collab. I think it’s good, for women buying for themselves or dads buying for daughters starting out
Yes! I'm buying a new tool or tool set every 2 weeks and learning to use it. I'd like to see a video on what tools not to buy or mistakes made when buying tools.
Good for you Anne! Go getem girl. One of my most fond memories was my children’s great grandmother (ex wife’s side) who when i first met her 20 years ago was enrolled in a residential wiring class at the local trade school. She was an amazing and inspiring woman!! We joke about women and tools (all in good fun) but women are certainly capable! Stay safe. I know this comment is a year old but it’s still relevant!
I can’t even fathom that. I’m an electrician and have every tool I could possibly ever need in any situation for the most part. Mostly Klein hand tools and all power tools are Milwaukee m12 and m18. I don’t know how much I’ve spent but if I had to guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 7k.
In regards to “setting yourself apart.” I’ve had a lot of friends or friends of my wife comment “you(he) know(s) how to do that?” when it came to some sort of repair, wether home or automotive. It’s not just buying the tools but learning how to use them. Through experience, and TH-cam has really become a ‘one stop shop’ to show you how to do things. If you do have to hire a repair person, watch them make the repair and ask a few questions...don’t pester them or hover too much, but try and learn something. The more you’re willing to tackle and try, even if you fail, you’re still learning.
This was such a good tip, never thought about just looking when repair people work, its free lessons! I will try to remember to ask if that is ok next time I hire someone for a job, if they say no I will call someone else 😅
If someone is starting out forget the 100 dollar hammer. A 12 dollar stanley is fine. Instead of the pliers snap on please get channel lock. I use a folding pocket knife most used tool. A 11 to one screwdriver instead of two screw drivers. Wire strippers.
Totally agree. The vast majority of people will rarely use their tools (especially if they don't own a home, or homestead, land/property, and like to do physical work). This is the hammer I recommend: amzn.to/2G9tKqE
Thank you so much for making this. I am in my first year of college and first year away from home. I started building a tool kit, but your recommendations on what to get helped so much. This has been one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I became a convert to Ballistol several years ago. It was developed by the Germans during WWI as a single cleaner/lubricant/conditioner for steel (firearms), leather and wood. It works well. The woodwinds repairman who services my daughter's clarinet and saxophones (alto and baritone saxes; twin sister is a trombonist) has started using it.
Sorry Cody but I disagree i told a women today really men do NOT have arm hair because we either burnt it off over shaved it of testing the Edge of knives.
I’m starting to gain some independence from my parents and I’ve divided I finally need my own tools. I’m definitely using this video as I guide. Only thins is I can’t find the hoppes anywhere!
$100 plus hammer???? Come on. I'm a Master Electician and have had the same $20.00 - 20oz hammer for 20 years. For $100.00 the carpenter should come with it. A good hammer is less than $30.00 and will lower the budget big time.
My Father's Estwing [steel shaft, claw] that we found on the roadside after some county workmen had finished doing something there [and left a mess when they went - so the hammer was compensation] It has had super mistreatment through the years but has always been reliable, remains unchipped, unbent, and is beautifully balanced and weighted. I treasure it. Over 50 years old, used at least every week. Probably cost $20 max? back in the '70s.
@@daggylmcgra9653 true but your great great grandson will have your hammer and it will look like a 50 year old estwing hammer not saying go out and buy $120 if a $20 hammer last for 70 years you have to go through 6 hammers for 1 hammer that will last for 70 years 70x6=420 so 420 years for the price of a titanium hammer
The Stiletto is the Cadillac of hammers, but it's total overkill for the average person and even most professionals. I used to frame houses and naturally have driven many thousands of nails, and I would have never considered spending that much money on a hammer because I've never experienced or even heard of a $25 hammer from Estwing or Irwin or Stanley breaking. But I've been through a bunch of them because I misplaced them or fumbled them into a crevice, or they got carried away by someone.
I have a Promaster van chock full of DeWalt tools that I use everyday, so I second that brand and having one brand is definitely better than various. Makita, Milwaukee and DeWalt all make all the power tools you'll need without crossing over. Also you're right the Mora chisel is controversial when you say you use it to open a paint can! I am going to start a PETA type of group to end chisel abuse lol
If you’re starting out, PLEASE don’t buy all this stuff brand new without checking Habitat for Humanity, secondhand stores, etc. Some of my favorite screwdrivers are from junk stores. Just beware of buying tools in bad shape.
Agreed! There's a great little company by me in Pompton Plains NJ Called RETOOL. The guy is a shop teacher by day and runs this store after school/ weekends. He's got the knowledge and the inventory, I have things for sale with him on consignment. Very happy to have a secondhand shop a few towns over.
Yeah you can get wonderful tools at garage sales, estates sales, thrifts shops, etc. USA or West German made. You might need to refurbish stuff but a lot of those same places have steel wool and sandpaper for cheap.
That Hoppes #9 is also a great penetrating oil. I was tearing down my 289 engine and ran out of penetrating oil. I busted my knuckle taking off the exhaust manifold because it was too easy.!
TOP 3: Aside from a cordless drill, for a small toolkit or apartment living there's almost nothing more universally useful than these three essentials if you have nothing else in the toolbox: - Irwin 6" long-nose vise-grip pliers ($15) - Husky quick-load 12-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver ($15) - Kobalt lock-back folding utility knife ($10)
Every battery tool maker, even DeWalt, has changed their battery connection THREE or more times in just the last twenty years, since I have been buying tools. I have a set of DeWalt tools from back in the day of the XR 9.6 volt battery and they still work great, but the batteries are $50 each to buy new ones now. The only tool maker that has not changed their battery connection is Ryobi. Their 18 volt "ONE+" battery system has been upgraded over the years but the old tools will still run on the new batteries because they have not changed the connection between the tool and the battery. The new tools are even being made in a "Brushless" model that is even better than they used to be. If you want something where you can keep expanding your system over YEARS (decades) Ryobi is what you want
i appreciate that, and i wish other makers would make battery attachments standard. but, at the same time i cant really stand behind ryobi. i know if i carried it id just be replacing it after 6 months. im a framer and my saws and drillset both get 40 hours a week at a minimum. Makita, dewalt and milwaukee all hold up pretty well over time. but ryobis just dont hold up to that amount of hours. If you need them for repairs or if youre a homeowner, ryobi might be fine, but if you have the means i would just decide to spring for makita or dewalt.
My list would be 1. Vise grips 2. Crescent wrench 3. Channel locks 4. Utility knife 5. Regular pliers 5. Side cutters/ diagonal cutters 6.needle nose pliers 7. Philips and spade screwdrivers 8. Set of Micro screwdrivers 9. Good hammer 10. Chisel knife 11. Wood saw 12. Hacksaw 13. Small socket set from 1/4-3/4 with comparable metric sizes 14. Cordless drill 15. Set of drill bits 16. Good set of drive bits with torks, hex security bits and the standard flat and phillips. 17. small level 18. 4way rasp/file 19. Multitester 20. Wire strippers Love your set by the way i applaud you for educating the youth of today and wanting to make men out of them. This is also good for the single female who wants to dabble in fixing her own stuff or dosent have the option of asking a strapping young lad with the skills you teach. Keep up the good work and videos and God bless you for showing your skills to those who havent the resources or knowhow your sir are an asset to humanity. 👍👍
In my 10 years of new homeownership and DIY work, a set of Allen wrenches has been essential- especially ones with a ball end so you can use it while tilted to turn fasteners in tight places. I love your DIY videos, keep up the great work!
Mr.W, you are such a great role model for today's youth! In a generation that needs guidance on how to be a Man, it's great that we have guys like you on TH-cam! A lot of Kids don't have Fathers and I think it's awesome that you take the time to try and teach kids as well as adults. Anyhow, you're really doing Gods Work! Thanks and keep it up My Friend! God Bless. -Michael J. (Longtime Subscriber and Fan)
As additional info, the plunger you showed is a PROPER toilet plunger. The flat ones without the extra lip thingies is for a SINK. There is a difference. .... the more you know........ ;)
Great video Cody. I have been watching you and gathering tools for about 2 years. Gave me a bit of pride knowing that I have all but 2 of the tools in phase 1... thank you for the experience and knowledge.
I just graduated college in Stevens Point Wisconsin, I moved out to Wyoming from Wisconsin and I'm really on my own across the country for the first time, before, Iwas always just a few hours away from my home near Milwaukee. Before I left, I was packing my things, and my dad took me down by the workbench and we went through old tools of his, and one by one he set me up with some variant of every tool here that you mentioned. Now I'm sitting here with a glass of whiskey, shut in during a fall thunderstorm, watching this and missing my father now more than ever. Thanks for making these great videos, you remind me of him in some ways, and are a great example of the man I am trying to become.
Ditto! I’ve got a bunch of them too. The little 6 1/2” circular saw is amazing, I’ve even got a weed wacker that will do the whole yard 2-3 times on one battery. I wish Makita would make a table saw and miter saw like DeWalt.
Definitely recommend for a first cordless tool is the drill/driver. It can drill holes, drive screws, mix paint you can put a sanding or wire brush attachment on it. And if you’re gonna be doing a decent amount of work with it, you will need at least 2 batteries preferably 3. That way you can work, charge and have an extra battery to keep on working.
I'm a cashier at home depot, and I was able to affirm that the 25' dewalt tape measure they were buying for dad was indeed a quality tape measure and they were very thankful!
@@barrygolden9823 yeah if you work in construction you wouldn’t be watching this video though (for advice), he’s recommending a hammer that is meant to be used HARD every day to an audience that will use a hammer a few times a year.
Note on the Screwdrivers, one thing I was taught with my lil time as an Electricians helper was instead of spending more money on insulated screwdrivers we would take 3M Super 44 electrical tape and wrap the shank with it. I'm not suggesting this will keep you from getting shocked but just wanted to share what journeymen had taught me, look up the rating of 3M super 44 and make your own conclusion. Now yes I have gotten out of the electrician field but I am a certified Hybrid/EV automotive tech and will tell you that if you buy and use these insulated screwdrivers you should ALWAYS check for Knicks and cuts in the insulation before using them on any circuit. Check if the circuit or system you are working on is hot before hand. YOU CANT BE SCARED OF ELECTRICATY, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO RESPECT IT! (also another tip I was told)
The stanley 6 1/2” retractable carpet knife is the one i keep close by. Its tool-less, doesnt rattle, ergonomic and you CAN retract the blade with the twist of a thumb screw. Uses the rectangular dual sided blades which are thinner but sharper. The knife can store extra blades inside the handle and secure with a rubber o ring so no rattling. The orcons ive seens had a leather sheath on someones belt.
I'd mostly agree with this video. I do HVAC, commercial and residential, so I need more field specific tools, but this is a solid home owner starter pack. I'd add a 6 in 1, or 11 in 1 screwdriver.
Kyle Salva an argument could be made in the adjustable doing what a socket set can in a bare bones situation, an allen key set though, Yes. Replace the plunger with an allen key set and i like this list a little better. A plunger is a regular household item, not a “tool” in the sense of this video. Telling someone they need a plunger is like telling them they need towels, washcloths and toilet paper🤣
Yeah, swap it for the awl. I have never owned an awl and I'm a general contractor -- all I do is build and fix. Honestly, just buy something cheap when you need it and if you use it enough to wear it out, get a good one. I have lost more expensive tools than I have worn out cheap ones.
@@cletusclem8758 Sockets work WAY better. They might not be good but HF has a $6 40pc set. Use it in emergencies. And get a good one for home. I'd say Craftsman because warranty or Stanley because quality and a similar warranty
@@cletusclem8758 Adjustable wrench is the go-to tool when you cannot find the right-size tool, but nonetheless beware: there is a reason it's called a "knuckle-buster".
I'm 45. I have most of what's on your list. A few of the tools I got as hand-me-downs from my father and father-in-law (i.e. they've already lasted a while), but some things, especially the 4-in-hand rasp, I got on my own. I prefer tape measures that do standard and metric measurements, but I do like 25' ones, especially by Stanley. I like screwdrivers with interchangeable bits, but I'll consider getting a few insulated ones. I am MOST INTRIGUED by the pull saw- I think it would suit my needs nicely! All of that said, my wife is actually handy, and will sometimes fight me to do some projects, unless it's minor electrical work, which she leaves to me. We had to re-map our breaker box (crummy older house) and I just don't give a rip if I get shocked once in a while. Granted, I have plug-in electrical circuit testers to double-check my wiring work.
The only thing that I disagree with in this list is the "inexpensive" adjustable wrench. I have had Crescent, Craftsman, Kobalt and Husky adjustable wrenches slip on nuts and bolts and round the heads. My solution was to step up and spend the bucks on the Bahco black finish adjustable wrenches when I put together my latest kit for my truck last summer. Over the last 4 months, I have used these wrenches around the Pennsylvania condo and the Kentucky Compound making sure there was not a situation they would fail and round off a nut or bolt and so far, I have had zero issues. They have worked perfectly in every situation they have been placed. Also note that these Bahco are the same wrenches that are sold under the Snap On name but for a little bit lower price. The only other adjustment that I would make would be to include a #1 Phillips screwdriver in addition to the #2. Most electronics today use #1 head screws and what "jack of all trade" should be handy in repairing a PC as well as a toilet. For pliers, go Channel Lock and get a whole set for the price of that one pair of slip joint pliers from Snap-On. If you get a deal on N.O.S. ViseGrip, you can get all the pliers you need for a 1/3rd of the price of the new line of Craftsman at Lowes as long as you don't mind NewellRubbermaid on the back of the packaging.
I think the best hammer i have owned is by far is my estwing 22 oz framing hammer. It is durable and will do anything ive used it for framing to mechanic work in A pinch.
Painting will be one of the most common tasks and a 5-1 painters tool is amazing even for non paint related tasks. Useful for removing caulk, cleaning your paint roller, prying open paint cans and closing them, scraping, even driving smaller nails in a pinch.
I love hammers… I just don’t care for Estwing handles...It’s a fantastic product but you either love them or hate them. I’ve always preferred Vaughn But as long as you buy a high-quality one that you like, you are set.
You make some good points here about building a tool kit. The key is to start early in life collecting tools. I started when I was about 11 years old. Got a cheap tool box an began putting tools in there. Never left tools out after use. My dad taught me that. I became somewhat obsessive about being able to find all my tools. If I ever loose one, I am a wreck till I find it again. I like what you said about buying the best. Cheaper in the long run. I get many of my tools at pawn shops because they can be purchased for a fraction of what a new one would cost. I enjoy your channel and your commentary. A man is only as good as his tools. You might have the smartest man in the world but if he doesn't have tools, what good is he?
I had never seen or heard of the 4 in 1 hand file before. I picked one up the other day after seeing this video and I have used it a few times this week already on home diy projects. Super handy thanks!! I second the hoppes gun oil, it’s all I use
I loved this video!! I always enjoy watching your basic tool suggestions. My boys are in their early 20's and I'm going to recommend they watch this so they can have a good start on being prepared for basic repairs. Adding that part about possibly meeting a girl, at the end of the video, as a nice touch!
I am 73 and been in the ranching farming mining engineering construction business for nearly 60 years. I really enjoy listen to a real day to day person
I disagree. I believe in punctuality. I show up the time I said. Not before and not after. It's about doing what you said you will do. People will say good things , that guy does what he says and timing is just one of those things. I actually find it irritating people who are not disciplined enough to show up at the time designated. This goes for people Who are early too. If you must show up early, then no more than 5 minutes. Showing up super early just to sit around waiting to punch in just comes off as a waste of time.
A multi tip screwdriver with a ratcheting action would be more useful for someone first getting out on there own. It's a good substitution for a drill in most situations and gives a lot of flexibility to handle most jobs with a single tool.
Brilliant video... I appreciate this as a 16 year old who was kicked out of a beautiful property up north to live in a townhouse with my mother and stepfather in Florida... and I often get caught doing most of the basic maintenance around the house down here due to my stepfather's lack of willingness to do practical homeowner's work, so this video is a good start that should come in handy down the line...
Actually, just personal preference, but I really like the Klein screwdrivers. The Stilettos are still available. Dewalt driver assortment. They come in the same yellow plastic box as the drill assortment.
Best screw drivers in the world are wiha great german made screw drivers i have a good micro set as well as a 5 driver phillips and spade dont need any others since i bought them.
Great video! Also the end about the young guys not standing out or not having skills....totally agree. I'm 26 and none of my "peers" have any skills. I can one of the most basic things for them....change a gasket, replace an outlet, use a multimeter 😄 and they're amazed. Really is sooo easy these days too stand out. Very very hard to find someone to trust though as you said. People want to go too an easy job too play these day and feel so entitled for doing nothing, they will steal and not think twice. I'm a young entrepreneur and finding someone I can cautiously trust even has been difficult.
So, I think it's important that you should distinguish the difference between a water closet plunger and a sink plunger. They look similar enough that many people only own sink plungers, and a water closet plunger is MUCH better at unclogging toilets. The plunger you showed was indeed a closet plunger, however, many people will mistake sink plungers as that tool. Just a little plumbing PSA.
Thanks for doing these videos. They allow me to think over my own tools in my head. I also like the bits about work ethic and the like. It helps keep me honest and keep going in a commercial industry where quality it's that high. Thanks again, Dan
This is just a great video and I’m going to forward it to both my daughters… 20 and 25 years old. They’re both beautiful and they could probably get a guy to do the work… But they can do anything their boyfriends can do!
I think I’ll really like this series! I want to see if I’ve got any holes in my system. Maybe a good Wranglerstar carpenters pencil would round out a kit?
Two tools I use the most: multimeter and magnetic bowl. The multimeter is so amazingly useful! I've been able to fix electronics, lights, and a bunch of other stuff that would have been replaced if I hadn't been able to troubleshoot it with my meter. The magnetic bowl lives in my toolbox and is almost always with me when I'm doing projects. It keeps hardware organized, I can magnetize screwdrivers, and it's by far my most used tool.
I would add some of your great organization tips in the form of boxes, bags, buckets... I use DeWalt bags and have them organized into framing, plumbing, electrical.... guess where I got the idea from? Changed my life now I organize everything like this.
@@wranglerstar Got the idea from you, but you're right it might not be a top priority when you are just starting to build out your tool collection. It really did change my organization in and out of the garage. Thanks for the great videos!
as a engineer heres my tool bag. 1.socket set,2.allen hex set,3.needle nose,4.punch set,5.crest wrench,6.channel locks,7.side cutters,8.ultity knife,9.combination square,10.metal,electric,blade,latex gloves,11.wrench set,12.drill bit set,13.multimeter,14.wire strippers,15.impact driver,16.portable band saw,17.tape measure,18.brass/bell hammer,18.chissel set,19.pry/crow bar,20.vice grips, oh and get some dam boots and safety glasses
Great list, I've found a million uses for having a pair of channel lock wrenches, have TWO 12" or 14". I believe that oil company is pronounced hops, like jump, or the grain.
Hello, I paint houses and apartments for a living and the only brushes we use are E&J. The Purdy is a good brush but the tip on the E&J is double cut which makes cutting easier. Love your videos.
If you want the best quality insulated electrician screwdrivers get KLEINS. I normally buy the fat max tapes but just recently grabbed the dewalt also. I call them dummy tapes but it saves time not counting 16ths
Next time you need a tape try out the dewalt fat max autolock, it looks like a transformer, but its a workhorse of a tape, but avoid the cheap autolock dewalts, they are absolute garbage
I would think channel locks would be in there somewhere. I don't even have a set of slip joint pliers simply because I haven't needed them. I use channel locks for everything that I would need pliers for. They just have a better grip to me, and I can work around things with them because of the angled jaws. My channel locks are indispensable for me. I even carry a tiny pair in my pocket wherever I go, just in case. As for being dependable and trustworthy, that's great, but never be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
I'm a teenager and I love working with my hands it's awesome. Now carpentry is mostly fun for me I already have some tools like a drill, a tool box, 2 tape measure, screwdrivers and a tool belt. I'm just starting learning how to read a tape measure. I enjoyed the video Plus when I get more tools their all going to be Dewalt I love that brand
Nothing worse then a shitty plunger. I'm now the proud owner of an awful plunger: trying to get the suction in the bowl is awful.... What ever happened to a no-frillz toilet plunger that just works?
Literally realized I didn't have one in my apartment the other day, lived here for nearly two years and the toilet never backed up. I just used Saran wrap across the toilet bowl and taped the edges, flush then slowly burp the toilet and release the pressure. Worked perfectly in a pinch
My dad also uses the same hammer. Although the new heads don't say Ruger anymore because Ruger stopped making the heads a handful of years ago, at least to my knowledge. Absolutely a fantastic hammer 100% worth the price.
This is a really good list of things to buy my kids as they move out on their own. Nice to get someone set up with the basics I appreciate this thank you
True about employment. In my experience we would always hire a guy who didnt know much but was good to get along with and was always there over the prima donna guy who thought he was a gift to all and acted like it. Liked your list except for that big framing hammer. That I would leave until I truly need it. Especially at the prices the good one go for.
I bought that double sided chinese pull saw a yr or 2 ago after you recommended it and it's the only hand saw I own now. It's an amazing saw!! You can RIP a 2x4 or cut some crown molding or quarter round for finish work and it leaves a nice clean cut
I know you say to always buy the best, but for hammers you don't need a $120 for almost any reason. I've known a bunch of contractors who have had the same estwing for 40+ years and it's almost brand new and $100 cheaper. Don't bother with something that expensive.
I'm a contractor and have a cheap Husky one lol. If you do that much hammering, you'll just get a nail gun. You can get a brand new compressor for less that 100 if you wait for a sale.
Love your work. I think videos like this are great advice for young people starting out and saves them spending money on tools they probably would not need. God bless.
Good list so far, thanks! What kind of drywall anchors are those? Also if you're taking about Knipex the K is not silent it's pronounced the way it's spelled (I only know that because I've actually called their customer service which is surprisingly helpful:)
Newly divorced - he got all the tools, building my tool kit. Thank you so much! 6 in 1 painters tool is something I've been using daily - awesome tool.
I’m not sure if it was my dad that told me this or another one of my influential mentors I’ve had, but they told me, “Buy a plunger before you need a plunger.” Very solid advice.
Great video! only change i would recommend is swapping the plunger out for a toilet auger/snake. its around 80 dollars or so but its more reliable, and if it cant get the job done its a good way to judge if its something more substantial that requires a service call. Im a service plumber myself, and its something i recommend to any landlord or DIYer looking to save themselves a call or claim.
You're just like a dad that I never had. Thanks, man.
Your not the first person to call him daddy if you’ve seen mrs W
Minecraft Iron pickaxe 🤣🤣🤣🤣
just like the dad i do have im very lucky
You didn't have a dad??! Now that's biologically impossible, Skeletor.
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One of my favorite quotes from my grandpa was "I was too poor to buy cheap tools".
Thats where im at....trying watch these videos and get some ideas...i have the same issue but its because my boss keeps me in a space where yeah i can pay my rent and take care of my family BUT...i can't buy my own tools im stuck using Milwaukee 1st gen everything and watching it all break...everytime
@@mdavid7149 wait for one of the big box stores to come out with special financing. 18 months at zero interest or something. Only do it if your positive you can make the payments.
@@mdavid7149 same here
@@mdavid7149 bro ur boss ain't keeping you poor-you are
gotta hustle
That's a really good quote
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
Thays correct red green
Glad someone got the reference. 😉
My Grandfather was a lumberjack in the Canadian east coast, and when he met my grandmother he had just come out of the lumber camp and she thought he was just another dirty bearded lumberjack, then coming to their first date with a shave, a haircut, and a pressed suit sold her that he could be both.
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fellow Canadian right here!
How could you forget the two most important tools - duct tape and cable ties!
JAMTGP and a shovel and a bag of lye. 🤷🏼♂️😂
Duck tape and WD40 are the only tools you need. If it moves but shouldn't - use the tape. If it doesn't move but should - use the WD40.
Allen key 🙂
Yes wd40
Those are not tools. Then again , neither are screws and nails. Maybe they come In Stage 2 or 3?
A bright little flashlight has proved to be indispensable. I never leave for work without one. I like to have one small enough to fit in my pocket, it's far superior to your phone flashlight.
A small flashlight should already be part of your EDC,
Coast HP-1 has been in my pocket and used everyday for two years. It's a $10 light these days. 😉👍👍
Chris Gilliam Man Stuff Channel Coast is a very good brand. My new favorite is the olight i3eos it's amazing how a single AAA flashlight could put out 120 lumens.
@@kobelcofan I have one on my keychain and one on paracord for around my neck. Great little light.
Streamlight microstream, I don't leave home without it
Personally the greatest addition to my toolbag was a headlight. So many times I've found myself in dark situations where I needed both my hands, far more useful than a flashlight
and protective glasses
Best advise a father can give a son: “The time to buy a toilet plunger is not the day you need a toilet plunger.” Similar to the Scout’s Be Prepared Moto.
After "follow Jesus" that's the #1 best advice 😊
As a target "young condo dweller who isn't very handy" - this video made me very grateful for my dad, who I realize has been slowly gifting me general purpose tools for years. He certainly had different priorities than you though.
When I moved out he gave me a small 'tool' kit with a fastners, hammer, vice-grips, wrench, screwdrivers, WD-40, duct tape, a paintbrush, mini-trowel and putty-filler..... The first tool I bought for myself was, unsurprisingly, a plunger.
To be fair I think renters in condos fix blocked toilets, hang paintings and patch small holes in walls a lot more frequently than they're laying decking or drainage systems.
Yeah, some of the tool advices are odd. Like, you surely don’t need a sanding block to use sandpaper. It’s surely useful, but considering the basics I would swap it to tape measure (as a rent apt dweller - I use it much more often than sandpaper)
But overall - that’s nice set, as well as the one your father gave you. My dad also gave me tools over the years, but unfortunately I had to relocate and leave all my stuff behind, including these tools. But my younger bro is now using it, hopefully he’ll also find it useful)
Great list for ladies who live alone and like to DIY!
Anne Shirley Marshall I agree! I would love to see a (realistic) list geared toward women in mind. 90% of the it’s the same tools don’t matter. But that other 10% is struggle. I’ve been inheriting tools from my dad, but I’m struggling with 1) finding gloves, tool belts or other gear in smaller sizes 2) weights or tool handle size is way TOO big for my smaller grip
Maybe partner up with female makers for a collab. I think it’s good, for women buying for themselves or dads buying for daughters starting out
According to him women aren’t allowed to have tools or use the same tools as men.
Fatvod what a harsh comment
Yes! I'm buying a new tool or tool set every 2 weeks and learning to use it. I'd like to see a video on what tools not to buy or mistakes made when buying tools.
Good for you Anne! Go getem girl. One of my most fond memories was my children’s great grandmother (ex wife’s side) who when i first met her 20 years ago was enrolled in a residential wiring class at the local trade school. She was an amazing and inspiring woman!! We joke about women and tools (all in good fun) but women are certainly capable! Stay safe. I know this comment is a year old but it’s still relevant!
I'm an automotive technician of 10 years, and own probably $70+k in tools, and this video was still entertaining. Awesome advice for the newbies.
I can’t even fathom that. I’m an electrician and have every tool I could possibly ever need in any situation for the most part. Mostly Klein hand tools and all power tools are Milwaukee m12 and m18. I don’t know how much I’ve spent but if I had to guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 7k.
@@mesohunt704 maybe they only own snapon and have a massive snap on box
The best place to start is going to garage sales.
Adam Kreutzer definitely
I robbed my neighbor and got the majority of tools for free.
Ya I'll be sure to report you
Pawn shops are good, too.
And antique stores
In regards to “setting yourself apart.” I’ve had a lot of friends or friends of my wife comment “you(he) know(s) how to do that?” when it came to some sort of repair, wether home or automotive. It’s not just buying the tools but learning how to use them. Through experience, and TH-cam has really become a ‘one stop shop’ to show you how to do things. If you do have to hire a repair person, watch them make the repair and ask a few questions...don’t pester them or hover too much, but try and learn something. The more you’re willing to tackle and try, even if you fail, you’re still learning.
This was such a good tip, never thought about just looking when repair people work, its free lessons! I will try to remember to ask if that is ok next time I hire someone for a job, if they say no I will call someone else 😅
If someone is starting out forget the 100 dollar hammer. A 12 dollar stanley is fine. Instead of the pliers snap on please get channel lock. I use a folding pocket knife most used tool. A 11 to one screwdriver instead of two screw drivers. Wire strippers.
Go out buy a 40 dollar Vaughn you'll have it for ever
Totally agree. The vast majority of people will rarely use their tools (especially if they don't own a home, or homestead, land/property, and like to do physical work). This is the hammer I recommend: amzn.to/2G9tKqE
Eastwing last for ever
I don't like interchangeable bit screwdrivers, they are a ton weaker for tough jobs.
@@doctordrommos6432 also to easy to loose
Thank you so much for making this. I am in my first year of college and first year away from home. I started building a tool kit, but your recommendations on what to get helped so much. This has been one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Fantastic video. A good starting point for many people. Heck it might be a great end point for many of us casual DIYers.
I became a convert to Ballistol several years ago. It was developed by the Germans during WWI as a single cleaner/lubricant/conditioner for steel (firearms), leather and wood. It works well. The woodwinds repairman who services my daughter's clarinet and saxophones (alto and baritone saxes; twin sister is a trombonist) has started using it.
Sorry Cody but I disagree i told a women today really men do NOT have arm hair because we either burnt it off over shaved it of testing the Edge of knives.
but only on the left arm 🤣
That’s so funny and so true. My left arm never has hair on it. I’m a total knife guy.
thepowerbill1 word
Real men don’t have arms because they spent them all around in war.
Joking btw
I’m starting to gain some independence from my parents and I’ve divided I finally need my own tools. I’m definitely using this video as I guide. Only thins is I can’t find the hoppes anywhere!
$100 plus hammer???? Come on. I'm a Master Electician and have had the same $20.00 - 20oz hammer for 20 years. For $100.00 the carpenter should come with it. A good hammer is less than $30.00 and will lower the budget big time.
My Father's Estwing [steel shaft, claw] that we found on the roadside after some county workmen had finished doing something there [and left a mess when they went - so the hammer was compensation] It has had super mistreatment through the years but has always been reliable, remains unchipped, unbent, and is beautifully balanced and weighted. I treasure it. Over 50 years old, used at least every week. Probably cost $20 max? back in the '70s.
@@daggylmcgra9653 true but your great great grandson will have your hammer and it will look like a 50 year old estwing hammer not saying go out and buy $120 if a $20 hammer last for 70 years you have to go through 6 hammers for 1 hammer that will last for 70 years 70x6=420 so 420 years for the price of a titanium hammer
The Stiletto is the Cadillac of hammers, but it's total overkill for the average person and even most professionals. I used to frame houses and naturally have driven many thousands of nails, and I would have never considered spending that much money on a hammer because I've never experienced or even heard of a $25 hammer from Estwing or Irwin or Stanley breaking. But I've been through a bunch of them because I misplaced them or fumbled them into a crevice, or they got carried away by someone.
I have a 20$ Vaughan California framing hammer that has lasted me 8 years of use with no issues
My stepdad was in carpentry and his boss bought him the same stiletto hammer that was in the video and it is a really good hammer and worth the price
I have a Promaster van chock full of DeWalt tools that I use everyday, so I second that brand and having one brand is definitely better than various. Makita, Milwaukee and DeWalt all make all the power tools you'll need without crossing over. Also you're right the Mora chisel is controversial when you say you use it to open a paint can! I am going to start a PETA type of group to end chisel abuse lol
If you’re starting out, PLEASE don’t buy all this stuff brand new without checking Habitat for Humanity, secondhand stores, etc. Some of my favorite screwdrivers are from junk stores. Just beware of buying tools in bad shape.
Christian Benfell true you can often get very highend tools like snapon for cheap
and check craiglist for stuff like the cordless drill, quality pliers, etc.
Agreed! There's a great little company by me in Pompton Plains NJ Called RETOOL. The guy is a shop teacher by day and runs this store after school/ weekends. He's got the knowledge and the inventory, I have things for sale with him on consignment. Very happy to have a secondhand shop a few towns over.
Can't beat the $1 screwdriver bin!
Yeah you can get wonderful tools at garage sales, estates sales, thrifts shops, etc. USA or West German made. You might need to refurbish stuff but a lot of those same places have steel wool and sandpaper for cheap.
That Hoppes #9 is also a great penetrating oil. I was tearing down my 289 engine and ran out of penetrating oil. I busted my knuckle taking off the exhaust manifold because it was too easy.!
The Mora chisel is one of the best tools I've ever bought. So glad you recommended that in the past.
TOP 3: Aside from a cordless drill, for a small toolkit or apartment living there's almost nothing more universally useful than these three essentials if you have nothing else in the toolbox:
- Irwin 6" long-nose vise-grip pliers ($15)
- Husky quick-load 12-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver ($15)
- Kobalt lock-back folding utility knife ($10)
A good quality headlamp, a flashlight is great but a 20-30 dollar headlamp is worth it's weight in gold
The best tools = whatever is in my old mans tool box
You said it.
Why no Vise Grips ? Estwing hammer would be my choice. For in a car or truck, I like the orange handled multi bit screwdriver. 4 sizes if bits.
Chuck Small he couldn’t afford vise grips because he spent more on a hammer than he did his drill.......
I'm with you vise grips are a must. A good set is probably in my top 10 must have tools.
agreed, no need for the fancy snap on pliers when you have vise grips, channel locks, an adjustable wrench and a nail puller
Every battery tool maker, even DeWalt, has changed their battery connection THREE or more times in just the last twenty years, since I have been buying tools. I have a set of DeWalt tools from back in the day of the XR 9.6 volt battery and they still work great, but the batteries are $50 each to buy new ones now. The only tool maker that has not changed their battery connection is Ryobi. Their 18 volt "ONE+" battery system has been upgraded over the years but the old tools will still run on the new batteries because they have not changed the connection between the tool and the battery. The new tools are even being made in a "Brushless" model that is even better than they used to be. If you want something where you can keep expanding your system over YEARS (decades) Ryobi is what you want
i appreciate that, and i wish other makers would make battery attachments standard. but, at the same time i cant really stand behind ryobi. i know if i carried it id just be replacing it after 6 months. im a framer and my saws and drillset both get 40 hours a week at a minimum. Makita, dewalt and milwaukee all hold up pretty well over time. but ryobis just dont hold up to that amount of hours.
If you need them for repairs or if youre a homeowner, ryobi might be fine, but if you have the means i would just decide to spring for makita or dewalt.
My list would be 1. Vise grips 2. Crescent wrench 3. Channel locks 4. Utility knife 5. Regular pliers 5. Side cutters/ diagonal cutters 6.needle nose pliers 7. Philips and spade screwdrivers 8. Set of Micro screwdrivers 9. Good hammer 10. Chisel knife 11. Wood saw 12. Hacksaw 13. Small socket set from 1/4-3/4 with comparable metric sizes 14. Cordless drill 15. Set of drill bits 16. Good set of drive bits with torks, hex security bits and the standard flat and phillips. 17. small level 18. 4way rasp/file 19. Multitester 20. Wire strippers
Love your set by the way i applaud you for educating the youth of today and wanting to make men out of them. This is also good for the single female who wants to dabble in fixing her own stuff or dosent have the option of asking a strapping young lad with the skills you teach. Keep up the good work and videos and God bless you for showing your skills to those who havent the resources or knowhow your sir are an asset to humanity. 👍👍
I like your list more!
I couldn't believe a caulk gun was not in there!
I agree, I thought for sure vice grips would make the cut . A socket set and open / box end wrench set also . Those two sets IMHO are a MUST .
Joe Nothum a caulk gun is a good tool to have but you can get around it buy buying a tube of caulk with a capped nozzle the toothpaste looking tube
What! No sawzall?!
In my 10 years of new homeownership and DIY work, a set of Allen wrenches has been essential- especially ones with a ball end so you can use it while tilted to turn fasteners in tight places. I love your DIY videos, keep up the great work!
I’m 20 and I’m an electrician and man it’s paid off and no one is my age doing it.
Rehoboth Farm my tool bags full of southwire tools and Klein
And It didn't cost you 30 years of your life in college payments either.
Im a metal framer and drywaller and not only am i the only one in my 20s but im also the only white guy, white guys hate hard labor these days
I'm electrical engineer and get more job as residential electrician than in engineering...
How tf are you electrician at 20? Are you Apprentice or journeyman?
Mr.W, you are such a great role model for today's youth! In a generation that needs guidance on how to be a Man, it's great that we have guys like you on TH-cam! A lot of Kids don't have Fathers and I think it's awesome that you take the time to try and teach kids as well as adults. Anyhow, you're really doing Gods Work! Thanks and keep it up My Friend! God Bless. -Michael J. (Longtime Subscriber and Fan)
As additional info, the plunger you showed is a PROPER toilet plunger. The flat ones without the extra lip thingies is for a SINK. There is a difference. .... the more you know........ ;)
@@678friedbed That's a good tip. I live in minnesota and the water is very cold in the winter.
Having worked in a trade for 16 years now, I can say this is absolutely true.
Great video Cody. I have been watching you and gathering tools for about 2 years. Gave me a bit of pride knowing that I have all but 2 of the tools in phase 1... thank you for the experience and knowledge.
I just graduated college in Stevens Point Wisconsin, I moved out to Wyoming from Wisconsin and I'm really on my own across the country for the first time, before, Iwas always just a few hours away from my home near Milwaukee. Before I left, I was packing my things, and my dad took me down by the workbench and we went through old tools of his, and one by one he set me up with some variant of every tool here that you mentioned. Now I'm sitting here with a glass of whiskey, shut in during a fall thunderstorm, watching this and missing my father now more than ever. Thanks for making these great videos, you remind me of him in some ways, and are a great example of the man I am trying to become.
Best thing i did was buy my Makita drill and impact combo. I have bought several other tools in the line and they are all awesome.
Ditto! I’ve got a bunch of them too. The little 6 1/2” circular saw is amazing, I’ve even got a weed wacker that will do the whole yard 2-3 times on one battery. I wish Makita would make a table saw and miter saw like DeWalt.
@@Galt4570 You talking about the cordless Table and Miter Saw?
I also went with Makita and very happy ovor last 5 years.
Definitely recommend for a first cordless tool is the drill/driver. It can drill holes, drive screws, mix paint you can put a sanding or wire brush attachment on it. And if you’re gonna be doing a decent amount of work with it, you will need at least 2 batteries preferably 3. That way you can work, charge and have an extra battery to keep on working.
I love channel lock pliers
I'm a cashier at home depot, and I was able to affirm that the 25' dewalt tape measure they were buying for dad was indeed a quality tape measure and they were very thankful!
Channel Lock Pliers were a staple in my tool kit when all I had was a small carry tool box.
I was thinkin the same thing. I rather have some channel locks over any slip joint.
I am so happy I grew up in a family that was hands on, fixed stuff and made stuff themselves! Many young adults today can't hammer a nail!
when the hammer is more expensive than the power drill...
Stiletto makes really nice hammers.
An estwing would have sufficed 🤣🤣
I have 3 stilleto's. Yes, they are expensive but if you use a hammer, they are worth it.
@@barrygolden9823 yeah if you work in construction you wouldn’t be watching this video though (for advice), he’s recommending a hammer that is meant to be used HARD every day to an audience that will use a hammer a few times a year.
Note on the Screwdrivers, one thing I was taught with my lil time as an Electricians helper was instead of spending more money on insulated screwdrivers we would take 3M Super 44 electrical tape and wrap the shank with it. I'm not suggesting this will keep you from getting shocked but just wanted to share what journeymen had taught me, look up the rating of 3M super 44 and make your own conclusion. Now yes I have gotten out of the electrician field but I am a certified Hybrid/EV automotive tech and will tell you that if you buy and use these insulated screwdrivers you should ALWAYS check for Knicks and cuts in the insulation before using them on any circuit. Check if the circuit or system you are working on is hot before hand. YOU CANT BE SCARED OF ELECTRICATY, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO RESPECT IT! (also another tip I was told)
The stanley 6 1/2” retractable carpet knife is the one i keep close by. Its tool-less, doesnt rattle, ergonomic and you CAN retract the blade with the twist of a thumb screw. Uses the rectangular dual sided blades which are thinner but sharper. The knife can store extra blades inside the handle and secure with a rubber o ring so no rattling. The orcons ive seens had a leather sheath on someones belt.
I'd mostly agree with this video. I do HVAC, commercial and residential, so I need more field specific tools, but this is a solid home owner starter pack. I'd add a 6 in 1, or 11 in 1 screwdriver.
I’d add some kind of socket set and Allen keys there’s nothing worse than the tools furniture comes with
Kyle Salva an argument could be made in the adjustable doing what a socket set can in a bare bones situation, an allen key set though, Yes. Replace the plunger with an allen key set and i like this list a little better. A plunger is a regular household item, not a “tool” in the sense of this video. Telling someone they need a plunger is like telling them they need towels, washcloths and toilet paper🤣
Came to say this.
Yeah, swap it for the awl. I have never owned an awl and I'm a general contractor -- all I do is build and fix. Honestly, just buy something cheap when you need it and if you use it enough to wear it out, get a good one. I have lost more expensive tools than I have worn out cheap ones.
@@cletusclem8758 Sockets work WAY better. They might not be good but HF has a $6 40pc set. Use it in emergencies. And get a good one for home. I'd say Craftsman because warranty or Stanley because quality and a similar warranty
@@cletusclem8758 Adjustable wrench is the go-to tool when you cannot find the right-size tool, but nonetheless beware: there is a reason it's called a "knuckle-buster".
I'm 45. I have most of what's on your list. A few of the tools I got as hand-me-downs from my father and father-in-law (i.e. they've already lasted a while), but some things, especially the 4-in-hand rasp, I got on my own. I prefer tape measures that do standard and metric measurements, but I do like 25' ones, especially by Stanley. I like screwdrivers with interchangeable bits, but I'll consider getting a few insulated ones. I am MOST INTRIGUED by the pull saw- I think it would suit my needs nicely!
All of that said, my wife is actually handy, and will sometimes fight me to do some projects, unless it's minor electrical work, which she leaves to me. We had to re-map our breaker box (crummy older house) and I just don't give a rip if I get shocked once in a while. Granted, I have plug-in electrical circuit testers to double-check my wiring work.
The only thing that I disagree with in this list is the "inexpensive" adjustable wrench. I have had Crescent, Craftsman, Kobalt and Husky adjustable wrenches slip on nuts and bolts and round the heads. My solution was to step up and spend the bucks on the Bahco black finish adjustable wrenches when I put together my latest kit for my truck last summer. Over the last 4 months, I have used these wrenches around the Pennsylvania condo and the Kentucky Compound making sure there was not a situation they would fail and round off a nut or bolt and so far, I have had zero issues. They have worked perfectly in every situation they have been placed. Also note that these Bahco are the same wrenches that are sold under the Snap On name but for a little bit lower price.
The only other adjustment that I would make would be to include a #1 Phillips screwdriver in addition to the #2. Most electronics today use #1 head screws and what "jack of all trade" should be handy in repairing a PC as well as a toilet.
For pliers, go Channel Lock and get a whole set for the price of that one pair of slip joint pliers from Snap-On. If you get a deal on N.O.S. ViseGrip, you can get all the pliers you need for a 1/3rd of the price of the new line of Craftsman at Lowes as long as you don't mind NewellRubbermaid on the back of the packaging.
Great video! The proper tools on hand when you need them can’t be beat.
I think the best hammer i have owned is by far is my estwing 22 oz framing hammer. It is durable and will do anything ive used it for framing to mechanic work in A pinch.
Painting will be one of the most common tasks and a 5-1 painters tool is amazing even for non paint related tasks. Useful for removing caulk, cleaning your paint roller, prying open paint cans and closing them, scraping, even driving smaller nails in a pinch.
How is everyone glossing over the legend that is eastwing hammers
Estwing*
LOLKINGBABY I agree I have one passed down to me from my dad. Nearly indestructible.
I currently have 5 estwing hammers.
LOLKINGBABY; See my answer to "Kevin Kirk" [No 42; "$100 plus hammer???...."] above.
I love hammers… I just don’t care for Estwing handles...It’s a fantastic product but you either love them or hate them. I’ve always preferred Vaughn But as long as you buy a high-quality one that you like, you are set.
You make some good points here about building a tool kit. The key is to start early in life collecting tools. I started when I was about 11 years old. Got a cheap tool box an began putting tools in there. Never left tools out after use. My dad taught me that. I became somewhat obsessive about being able to find all my tools. If I ever loose one, I am a wreck till I find it again. I like what you said about buying the best. Cheaper in the long run. I get many of my tools at pawn shops because they can be purchased for a fraction of what a new one would cost. I enjoy your channel and your commentary. A man is only as good as his tools. You might have the smartest man in the world but if he doesn't have tools, what good is he?
I would add vise grips, 440 channel locks, needle nose pliers pipe wrench,pry bar and a 6 in one screwdriver to your basic kit there all very useful
I had never seen or heard of the 4 in 1 hand file before. I picked one up the other day after seeing this video and I have used it a few times this week already on home diy projects. Super handy thanks!! I second the hoppes gun oil, it’s all I use
I loved this video!! I always enjoy watching your basic tool suggestions. My boys are in their early 20's and I'm going to recommend they watch this so they can have a good start on being prepared for basic repairs. Adding that part about possibly meeting a girl, at the end of the video, as a nice touch!
I am 73 and been in the ranching farming mining engineering construction business for nearly 60 years. I really enjoy listen to a real day to day person
I love the ending about being on time to work,my dad always told me “if I’m 10 minutes early to work,then I’m 20 minutes late”
My Dad always told me: "If you show up early, you're on time.. If you show up on time, you're late"
Absolutely !
i say "if i need to be there early you need to pay me more"
I disagree. I believe in punctuality. I show up the time I said. Not before and not after. It's about doing what you said you will do. People will say good things , that guy does what he says and timing is just one of those things. I actually find it irritating people who are not disciplined enough to show up at the time designated. This goes for people
Who are early too. If you must show up early, then no more than 5 minutes. Showing up super early just to sit around waiting to punch in just comes off as a waste of time.
I would add a stud finder, they are quite handy when hanging stuff!!
A multi tip screwdriver with a ratcheting action would be more useful for someone first getting out on there own. It's a good substitution for a drill in most situations and gives a lot of flexibility to handle most jobs with a single tool.
Brilliant video... I appreciate this as a 16 year old who was kicked out of a beautiful property up north to live in a townhouse with my mother and stepfather in Florida... and I often get caught doing most of the basic maintenance around the house down here due to my stepfather's lack of willingness to do practical homeowner's work, so this video is a good start that should come in handy down the line...
Actually, just personal preference, but I really like the Klein screwdrivers. The Stilettos are still available. Dewalt driver assortment. They come in the same yellow plastic box as the drill assortment.
D Hyde I love my Klein screw drivers
Best screw drivers in the world are wiha great german made screw drivers i have a good micro set as well as a 5 driver phillips and spade dont need any others since i bought them.
Great video! Also the end about the young guys not standing out or not having skills....totally agree. I'm 26 and none of my "peers" have any skills. I can one of the most basic things for them....change a gasket, replace an outlet, use a multimeter 😄 and they're amazed. Really is sooo easy these days too stand out. Very very hard to find someone to trust though as you said. People want to go too an easy job too play these day and feel so entitled for doing nothing, they will steal and not think twice. I'm a young entrepreneur and finding someone I can cautiously trust even has been difficult.
So, I think it's important that you should distinguish the difference between a water closet plunger and a sink plunger. They look similar enough that many people only own sink plungers, and a water closet plunger is MUCH better at unclogging toilets. The plunger you showed was indeed a closet plunger, however, many people will mistake sink plungers as that tool. Just a little plumbing PSA.
Thanks for doing these videos. They allow me to think over my own tools in my head. I also like the bits about work ethic and the like. It helps keep me honest and keep going in a commercial industry where quality it's that high. Thanks again, Dan
This is just a great video and I’m going to forward it to both my daughters… 20 and 25 years old. They’re both beautiful and they could probably get a guy to do the work… But they can do anything their boyfriends can do!
I immediately bought the parachute hw bag -- such a good idea! Thanks so much for showing that!
I think I’ll really like this series! I want to see if I’ve got any holes in my system. Maybe a good Wranglerstar carpenters pencil would round out a kit?
Two tools I use the most: multimeter and magnetic bowl. The multimeter is so amazingly useful! I've been able to fix electronics, lights, and a bunch of other stuff that would have been replaced if I hadn't been able to troubleshoot it with my meter. The magnetic bowl lives in my toolbox and is almost always with me when I'm doing projects. It keeps hardware organized, I can magnetize screwdrivers, and it's by far my most used tool.
I would add some of your great organization tips in the form of boxes, bags, buckets... I use DeWalt bags and have them organized into framing, plumbing, electrical.... guess where I got the idea from? Changed my life now I organize everything like this.
I do the same. This is a starter kit,
@@wranglerstar Got the idea from you, but you're right it might not be a top priority when you are just starting to build out your tool collection. It really did change my organization in and out of the garage. Thanks for the great videos!
as a engineer heres my tool bag. 1.socket set,2.allen hex set,3.needle nose,4.punch set,5.crest wrench,6.channel locks,7.side cutters,8.ultity knife,9.combination square,10.metal,electric,blade,latex gloves,11.wrench set,12.drill bit set,13.multimeter,14.wire strippers,15.impact driver,16.portable band saw,17.tape measure,18.brass/bell hammer,18.chissel set,19.pry/crow bar,20.vice grips, oh and get some dam boots and safety glasses
Great list, I've found a million uses for having a pair of channel lock wrenches, have TWO 12" or 14". I believe that oil company is pronounced hops, like jump, or the grain.
Hello, I paint houses and apartments for a living and the only brushes we use are E&J. The Purdy is a good brush but the tip on the E&J is double cut which makes cutting easier. Love your videos.
If you want the best quality insulated electrician screwdrivers get KLEINS. I normally buy the fat max tapes but just recently grabbed the dewalt also. I call them dummy tapes but it saves time not counting 16ths
Next time you need a tape try out the dewalt fat max autolock, it looks like a transformer, but its a workhorse of a tape, but avoid the cheap autolock dewalts, they are absolute garbage
Wera makes some pretty slick screwdrivers too, but as far as what you can get readily at the store, you are correct good sir.
Oh, yeah, I love Klein tools, too.
You dont have that problem with the metric sistem
@@user-ki3dj9pu9y Indeed! Wera, Wiha, Carl Kammerling and Knipex are all top notch
I would think channel locks would be in there somewhere. I don't even have a set of slip joint pliers simply because I haven't needed them. I use channel locks for everything that I would need pliers for. They just have a better grip to me, and I can work around things with them because of the angled jaws. My channel locks are indispensable for me. I even carry a tiny pair in my pocket wherever I go, just in case.
As for being dependable and trustworthy, that's great, but never be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
Jason maybe he will put channel locks and pipe wrenches in the next video. I did notice he didn’t put much in for plumbing repairs.
He had channel locks and vice grips in one of his prepper tool videos
Gotta have channel locks!
Kind of an oxymoron don't you think?🤔
I'm a teenager and I love working with my hands it's awesome. Now carpentry is mostly fun for me I already have some tools like a drill, a tool box, 2 tape measure, screwdrivers and a tool belt. I'm just starting learning how to read a tape measure. I enjoyed the video
Plus when I get more tools their all going to be Dewalt I love that brand
I can imagine guys in L.A. on the phone with maintenance or something and getting offended of even being asked if he owns a plunger LOL
Nothing worse then a shitty plunger. I'm now the proud owner of an awful plunger: trying to get the suction in the bowl is awful.... What ever happened to a no-frillz toilet plunger that just works?
@J Hemphill let me know what and where you buy it and I'll be sure to order one from there. =D
Literally realized I didn't have one in my apartment the other day, lived here for nearly two years and the toilet never backed up. I just used Saran wrap across the toilet bowl and taped the edges, flush then slowly burp the toilet and release the pressure. Worked perfectly in a pinch
I got away with a plastic bag on a mop, it ain't pretty but it worked, if the ladies don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy
Offended? Why?
People have written about what women want. You have said it better than anyone, Ya Wranglerstar!!!
Best hammer, sure it’s expensive but It’s the only hammer I’ve had on my belt
Word,
My dad also uses the same hammer. Although the new heads don't say Ruger anymore because Ruger stopped making the heads a handful of years ago, at least to my knowledge. Absolutely a fantastic hammer 100% worth the price.
If you cant fix it with a hammer youre not hitting it hard enough🤣
This is a really good list of things to buy my kids as they move out on their own. Nice to get someone set up with the basics I appreciate this thank you
True about employment. In my experience we would always hire a guy who didnt know much but was good to get along with and was always there over the prima donna guy who thought he was a gift to all and acted like it. Liked your list except for that big framing hammer. That I would leave until I truly need it. Especially at the prices the good one go for.
I have a toolbox with most of these tools in my classroom and weekly I am in it or other teachers are borrowing tools. Extremely helpful
I really like this set you've put together.
I bought that double sided chinese pull saw a yr or 2 ago after you recommended it and it's the only hand saw I own now. It's an amazing saw!! You can RIP a 2x4 or cut some crown molding or quarter round for finish work and it leaves a nice clean cut
I know you say to always buy the best, but for hammers you don't need a $120 for almost any reason. I've known a bunch of contractors who have had the same estwing for 40+ years and it's almost brand new and $100 cheaper. Don't bother with something that expensive.
Estwing IS the best
I'm a contractor and have a cheap Husky one lol. If you do that much hammering, you'll just get a nail gun. You can get a brand new compressor for less that 100 if you wait for a sale.
Guy has a hammer fetish, but hey, no one is perfect. Its a good list otherwise
Love your work. I think videos like this are great advice for young people starting out and saves them spending money on tools they probably would not need. God bless.
Good list so far, thanks! What kind of drywall anchors are those? Also if you're taking about Knipex the K is not silent it's pronounced the way it's spelled (I only know that because I've actually called their customer service which is surprisingly helpful:)
A really cool video. I wish I had seen something like this when I was a young man and I really hope more young men today watch it.
Good video. Although, if I am around a man that can't fix anything I do it myself.
Newly divorced - he got all the tools, building my tool kit. Thank you so much! 6 in 1 painters tool is something I've been using daily - awesome tool.
thank you for sharing your knowledge
What are you doing here dellor
Beef, it’s what’s for dinner
I’m not sure if it was my dad that told me this or another one of my influential mentors I’ve had, but they told me, “Buy a plunger before you need a plunger.” Very solid advice.
Wranglerstar id love to see you do a medium sized project with just a swiss army knife.
I'm about to embark on the wonderful world of Japanese saws myself. I've seen enough videos on the subject, and I'm sold.
My Colleagues: "i OnLY BuY HiGh QuaLitY toOls"
*buys a Chevy*
*Laughs in side post battery*
Thank you for sharing! As a mom I'm trying to get together for my son so this is very helpful!
WD-40 & Duct Tape. Solved.
How about zip ties 😂
Good work anders. We should rehearse for a play later
Andy BoBandy you’re forgetting zip ties lmao
and a craftsman wrench
Plus the complete guide to fixing stuff:
If it moves and it shouldn't: use Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and it should: use WD-40
Great video! only change i would recommend is swapping the plunger out for a toilet auger/snake. its around 80 dollars or so but its more reliable, and if it cant get the job done its a good way to judge if its something more substantial that requires a service call. Im a service plumber myself, and its something i recommend to any landlord or DIYer looking to save themselves a call or claim.
Good list .. while I love that hammer, I'd recommend an Estwing... straight claw...the rest is not bad...good channel 👍