06-26-2006, 09:44 AM
Needle nose pliers are a must in any tool set. A few other items that I consider a must for my tool set are:
Above all others not mentioned in this thread, Vice Grips are a MUST. A tool box isn't complete without them. I don't consider brand to be really important in vice grips, just make sure they are sturdy. Hell we've got 3 or 4 pairs in the garage that my dad got in the 1970s that still work perfectly, use them about once a week.
A good set of Torq bits. Mine are Craftsman.
Allen head wrenches. Not sure what brand mine are, but they work fine.
Good sturdy set of Channel Locks.
Another thing I've found to be very valuable is a nice butane powered soldering iron. Butane is 100000x better than the electric. You can pick up a decent one at lowe's for about $20.
Since I tend to do a lot more around the house work than automotive work I also recommend having easy access to a jigsaw and skillsaw, but they aren't all that necessary for automotive work.
Above all others not mentioned in this thread, Vice Grips are a MUST. A tool box isn't complete without them. I don't consider brand to be really important in vice grips, just make sure they are sturdy. Hell we've got 3 or 4 pairs in the garage that my dad got in the 1970s that still work perfectly, use them about once a week.
A good set of Torq bits. Mine are Craftsman.
Allen head wrenches. Not sure what brand mine are, but they work fine.
Good sturdy set of Channel Locks.
Another thing I've found to be very valuable is a nice butane powered soldering iron. Butane is 100000x better than the electric. You can pick up a decent one at lowe's for about $20.
Since I tend to do a lot more around the house work than automotive work I also recommend having easy access to a jigsaw and skillsaw, but they aren't all that necessary for automotive work.
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