va_rider
Wizard
I was just talking to Adam as he was trying to diagnose a problem with a trailer connection... and it got me to thinking....
What tools do you think are necessary garage tools? The stuff that everyone should have in their garage?
I'll start things off:
Metric Sockets 3/8" Drive - Minimum 8mm-19mm
Metric Sockets 1/4" Drive - Minimum 6mm - 13mm
Metric Wrenches - 8mm - 19mm
Standard Sockets 3/8" Drive - Minimum 1/4" - 7/8"
Standard Sockets 1/4" Drive - Minimum 1/4" - 1/2"
Standard Wrenches - 1/4" - 7/8"
Extensions 1/4" - 1", 3", 6"
Extensions 3/8" - 3", 6", 10"
Screwdriver set from Jeweler's Size to #3 Screw size.
1/4" Driver set with assorted bits (Allen, Torx, screwdrier, etc)
Allen Wrench set (Long handle or t-handle) - Metric 2mm - 10mm; Standard 3/32 - 3/8"
12V Test Light
Electrical Meter w/ continuity tester
Assorted Spark plug sockets
Oil Filter cap wrenches to fit the vehicles you own.
Nylon and Steel wire brushes.
Large and Small needle nose pliers
90 degree needle nose pliers
Standard Pliers
Vise Grips - standard nose and needle nose
C-Clamp - large and small
Electrical Tape
Basic Electrical connectors
Electrical Strippers / Crimpers
Emory Cloth
Black RTV
Duct Tape
WD-40
Drill and GOOD Drill bits
That's a good start I think.... add to the list... What are your must have items?
What tools do you think are necessary garage tools? The stuff that everyone should have in their garage?
I'll start things off:
Metric Sockets 3/8" Drive - Minimum 8mm-19mm
Metric Sockets 1/4" Drive - Minimum 6mm - 13mm
Metric Wrenches - 8mm - 19mm
Standard Sockets 3/8" Drive - Minimum 1/4" - 7/8"
Standard Sockets 1/4" Drive - Minimum 1/4" - 1/2"
Standard Wrenches - 1/4" - 7/8"
Extensions 1/4" - 1", 3", 6"
Extensions 3/8" - 3", 6", 10"
Screwdriver set from Jeweler's Size to #3 Screw size.
1/4" Driver set with assorted bits (Allen, Torx, screwdrier, etc)
Allen Wrench set (Long handle or t-handle) - Metric 2mm - 10mm; Standard 3/32 - 3/8"
12V Test Light
Electrical Meter w/ continuity tester
Assorted Spark plug sockets
Oil Filter cap wrenches to fit the vehicles you own.
Nylon and Steel wire brushes.
Large and Small needle nose pliers
90 degree needle nose pliers
Standard Pliers
Vise Grips - standard nose and needle nose
C-Clamp - large and small
Electrical Tape
Basic Electrical connectors
Electrical Strippers / Crimpers
Emory Cloth
Black RTV
Duct Tape
WD-40
Drill and GOOD Drill bits
That's a good start I think.... add to the list... What are your must have items?
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