What's in your tool box?
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Originally Posted by chocoholic
Bingo. If you lads are able to list what you have from memory, you clearly don't have anywhere near enough tools!
Just for clarification, was the OP's question relating to tools for use on the car that are in the toolbox on the trailer, the toolbox in the back of the car, the contents of the toolboxes in the lock-up, the tools in the spare bedroom, those under the stairs, the ones in the basement, or...?
Just for clarification, was the OP's question relating to tools for use on the car that are in the toolbox on the trailer, the toolbox in the back of the car, the contents of the toolboxes in the lock-up, the tools in the spare bedroom, those under the stairs, the ones in the basement, or...?
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Originally Posted by Smokin Joe
I just skimmed the post...
what about air tools.
Two air compressors (but not a two stage), impact gun, air ratchet, bead blast cabinet, cutting wheel, air chissel, air sander, ... oh an tire valve stem adapter
I don't have any welders though...hmm.
what about air tools.
Two air compressors (but not a two stage), impact gun, air ratchet, bead blast cabinet, cutting wheel, air chissel, air sander, ... oh an tire valve stem adapter
I don't have any welders though...hmm.
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
You will ALWAYS find a reason for a new tool. That said, I have the following:
Full 6 point 3/8 Drive Metric and Standard Socket Set through 7/8" and 20mm, short and long
Short 1/2" Drive M and S socket set
1/4" Drive short and long M and S socket Set
2,3,6,9" 3/8 drive extensions
Screwdriver set
7 Piece Craftsman REversible Ratcheting Wrench Standard Set (You WANT these)
7 Piece Craftsman REversible Ratcheting Wrench Metric Set (You WANT these too)
Craftsman Professional Stubby Wrench Set, Standard
STandard and Metric 7 piece (each) Allen Head Socket Sets
Torx Bit Socket Set, 7 piece
Metric Allen Wrench Set
Standard Allen Wrench Set
Craftsman Digitork 1/2" Torque Wrench
Standard and Metric Boxed End Wrench Sets
Various Pliers, Lock Jaws, Vice Grips, Wire Cutters, ect.
Exhaust Pipe Spreader/cutter set
LARGE c-Clamp for brake jobs
40 Amp battery charger
Large 3 Prong Pulley Puller
Hub Puller
...........that's all I can think of right now. Yes, I do most of my own work. Just waiting for the engine machines.......
Full 6 point 3/8 Drive Metric and Standard Socket Set through 7/8" and 20mm, short and long
Short 1/2" Drive M and S socket set
1/4" Drive short and long M and S socket Set
2,3,6,9" 3/8 drive extensions
Screwdriver set
7 Piece Craftsman REversible Ratcheting Wrench Standard Set (You WANT these)
7 Piece Craftsman REversible Ratcheting Wrench Metric Set (You WANT these too)
Craftsman Professional Stubby Wrench Set, Standard
STandard and Metric 7 piece (each) Allen Head Socket Sets
Torx Bit Socket Set, 7 piece
Metric Allen Wrench Set
Standard Allen Wrench Set
Craftsman Digitork 1/2" Torque Wrench
Standard and Metric Boxed End Wrench Sets
Various Pliers, Lock Jaws, Vice Grips, Wire Cutters, ect.
Exhaust Pipe Spreader/cutter set
LARGE c-Clamp for brake jobs
40 Amp battery charger
Large 3 Prong Pulley Puller
Hub Puller
...........that's all I can think of right now. Yes, I do most of my own work. Just waiting for the engine machines.......
What is the difference beside the obvious between 6 pt and 12 pt sockets. I have several deep sockets that aren't deep enough for the sway bar lower clamp. Bolt is too long. Do sockets come in SMLXL size for depth? Also curious why 1/2" and 3/4" why both and if no reason why one over the other?
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To save from having redundant tools, I picked up a set of gear drive sockets which are hollow in the center and allow infinite bolt length to pass thru the wrench so you can get to ANY nut. They work real nice for threaded rod and/or shock bolts and other similar applications. They seem to hold up nicely so far and have a lifetime warranty if they fail. However, I still have deep and shallow 6 and 12 pt sockets for normal daily use...
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From: Dayton Ohio
Originally Posted by ErnieN85
I think the original person was looking for a starting point. 
It's a never ending quest
It's a never ending quest
I buy the tools necessary to do my next repair/mod. If I need a specific tool (like a deep metric socket), I usually try to get a set of them. The cost of the tools is usually far less than the labor at a repair shop.
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From: Poulsbo WA
I have all the basic hand tools, and then:
220V 60gal air compressor
Millermatic 170 220V Mig welder
engine hoist
engine stand
14" craftsman chop saw
impact gun, air grinder, air rachet, powder coating gun and oven,
grinder
recipricating saw
craftsman multimeter
I pretty much do all my work except for alignments...haven't tackled that one, but after my last experience with an alignment shop it might be worth doing myself
In the past I've had my exhaust done at an exhaust shop, but think I'm going to do some exhaust modifications at home.
I'll tell you what though, the right tools make a job A LOT easier.....for instance did a clutch on an '01 Camaro....used a 24" extension and a 12" wobble extension. Not going to get it done with just a 6 incher.
220V 60gal air compressor
Millermatic 170 220V Mig welder
engine hoist
engine stand
14" craftsman chop saw
impact gun, air grinder, air rachet, powder coating gun and oven,
grinder
recipricating saw
craftsman multimeter
I pretty much do all my work except for alignments...haven't tackled that one, but after my last experience with an alignment shop it might be worth doing myself
In the past I've had my exhaust done at an exhaust shop, but think I'm going to do some exhaust modifications at home.
I'll tell you what though, the right tools make a job A LOT easier.....for instance did a clutch on an '01 Camaro....used a 24" extension and a 12" wobble extension. Not going to get it done with just a 6 incher.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by Dream Machine
What is the difference beside the obvious between 6 pt and 12 pt sockets. I have several deep sockets that aren't deep enough for the sway bar lower clamp. Bolt is too long. Do sockets come in SMLXL size for depth? Also curious why 1/2" and 3/4" why both and if no reason why one over the other?
I use the 3/4 driver and have a few adapters for the small sockets.
also have a craftsman 1/8" driver with 2mm to 14 mm sockets kit.
