Garage Shop: Tools

He’s not wrong

 

Exactly. Sure, you can get equal quality elsewhere but I think more so than quality, you’re buying a service with your tools.

 

Some stuff is just expensive. Hopefully it’s for good reason.

 

Surprised they made the rocket light for the MX line (which is not standard M12/M18 stuff). Especially since the MX line isnt really a replacement for the M18 stuff but rather just added bonus tools. Guess an added benefit is the built in charger for MX batteries if its plugged in though.

But anyone who is in the MX line probably isnt going to complain about a 3k light lol

 

15% off select brands including Klein, Proto, Tekton, others...

http://view.e.zoro.com/?qs=7ce14711...de12bdd408d96b97fdc61efc781d1df053d88bab36c3a

 

I assume this a great set of tools... looking to pick this up, possibly today:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-2-in-Impact-Wrench-2997-25-2861-20/309033450

Looks like good price to me also.

What do you think? Should I pull the trigger?

 

Thats a good price for a pretty complete set. I have that recip saw, hammer drill, impact wrench.
I do really like that my M18 circular saw runs the 7-1/4 blades so I only need one full set of blades between the corded and cordless circular saws.
Be aware the light is absolute shit, like if I were given one I would take it but I would not pay more then $20 for one of them.

 

yea I want it for the Impact Wrench, the Hammer Drill, and and the Impact Driver. The Sawzall and circular saws are great to have in a kit. The light is not something I really care about.

But it seems like a really good price for all those tools.

 

The circ saw if its brushless is $180, Mid torque impact is like $200 bare tool, Sawzall is at least $130, hammer drill/impact driver set is brushless and goes for like $250-$300. Id say with the light and batteries thrown in, not a bad deal at all.

 

Getting a crane or tow truck next time it needs to be moved.

 

What’d you do

 

Only broke some entry concrete. It was a little sketchy getting it off the trailer though lol

 

Yeah moving is a pain. I used my trailer last time and it was a pain even with my smaller box. That is a very nice box though, my foreman has the same and I would love all that space.

 

I've been planning on stocking up on tools for my DIY garage, and I've been using this list of tools from Dig My Ride as my reference. Would you guys have any recommendations on which ones I should buy first? or would there be a good bang for buck tool set I could buy? I'll be working on general car maintenance and home maintenance. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

I never knew that due to Hilti tool using the black over red colors would force Milwaukee to switch to red over black in the UK. Now that I’ve seen it, I kinda want some.

https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/packout/

 

I am not a big fan of premade sets to start a true tool set of, they have lots of stuff you do need but leave out other not as often used stuff and its annoying finding and filling in the gaps.

Go to home depot/harbor freight/northern tool/lowes. For a DIY you don’t need anything that nice. This is for your Tacoma which is metric.


Sockets – 1/4 drive shallow and deep, 6mm to 14mm. 3/8 drive shallow and deep, 8mm to 19mm. 1/2 drive deep 6 point impact sockets, love my harbor freight ones, you will eventually need shallow 1/2 drive but can get by without them for a while. A 5/8 spark plug socket, there are three spark plug socket sizes and I would just buy a set with all three. Its nice to have both a set of allen and torx sockets.

Ratchets – 1/4 drive normal length, 3/8 drive normal length, 3/8 drive longer (flex head is nice), 1/2 drive normal length optional, 1/2 drive break bar.

Socket extras – Set of all three drives universal/swivel adaptors. Set of all three drives extensions, mainly 1/4 and 3/8 drive though.

Wrenches – 7mm to at least 19mm normal length wrenches, 8mm to 19mm (at least) long wrenches, Optional set of ratchet wrenches at least 8mm to 16mm.

Crescent wrenches – 6, 8, 10, 12 inches.

Pliers – Slip joint, needle nose, channel lock, vice grip, wire snip, giant pair of channel locks (I think mine are 20 inches). Pay good money and get a good set that will truly bite down and not slip, Channel Lock is good, Knipex is better.

Screw drivers – You dont need a large set, there are only 4 sizes of phillips and flat head you will regularly use. I think the Icon ones look pretty good. Make sure you get a #3 phillips and a large flathead that’s basically a prybar.

Hammers – a dead blow, a 2 pound sled, eventually you will get a 4 or 5 pound sledge as well.

Prybars – Set of four or five, ranging from 6 to 8 inches all the way to 24 inches.

Other – FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC PICK UP TOOL. Floor jack and jack stands. You will eventually want a impact wrench for larger bolts/lug nuts, its very very nice having a impact driver for smaller bolts. I like Ryobi for DIY power tools, good quality but not to high of price.

Im gonna stop spending your money now but be ready to spend over $500, keep track of what labor you do now and dont need to pay a shop $100+/hr to do, the savings pays for the tools even after only three or four medium jobs.
Here is a very good list of all tools needed.

*I edited this post so it’s a list and not just run on sentences.

 

Those look awesome.

 

I’ve got mates in the UK still so might ring one to see what a stack will cost to purchase and to ship. Depending on how much I really want them and if shipping is too high I could always fly back when we are all given permission to be normal big boys and girls again and ditch a cheap suitcase upon arrival and use them as luggage for the return.

 

https://www.tekton.com/

basic ratchet and socket sets 1/4” ($55) and 3/8” ($125) are very reasonable, warranties for life and come in a blow mold case

I have each set I use for home use, in addition to my professional stuff I use in my service van (mix of tool truck and random store bought stuff)
My go to everyday are Matco mid length 3/8” drive metric set, And Matco 1/4” drive set I keep in tool bag along with assorted craftsman and gearwrench Wrenches. Most everything I work on is metric except the hydraulic fittings, those are SAE mostly with a few metric fittings occasionally.

the basic home gamer will see no real need to mess with tool trucks unless they need something specialized or specific.
A good set of Gearwrench and a basic set of standard combination wrenches up to 24mm, 6pt 1/4”, 3/8” Socket set and a basic set of 1/2” impact sockets and related extensions. Unless you need 12pt or “triple square” sockets, try to stay with 6pt, your knuckles will thank you.
Good pliers (Knipex is a good brand, the Cobras are kick ass ) needle nose, dikes, and slip joint. A set of screw drivers, flat, Phillips, Torx, a set of GOOD metric socket head (Allen)
Set of dead blow mallets, and ball peen hammers and a brass hammer, and a good set of chisels and punches (these are wear items, usually no warranty)

 

I like this, its too expensive for me but the larger cases would make for pretty awesome luggage.