@BobbyLide
I'm a DIYer and am still learning. Since I didn't really have someone to ask how to do things, I tended to break stuff... like bolts, or round off nuts trying to get them off. Maybe this isn't an issue for young technician but I would think the set would need a set of extractors. Also, I have a small propane torch I use all the time. Again, maybe shops provide real torches so it's not needed but I certainly benefited a lot once I got it. I actually wish I had seen something like this video 5 years ago when I started my adventures.
@TechScottBrown
This is so cool, we have just hired a second apprentice and although we’ve already begun assembling a tool kit, this video will be a great reference. I’ve been eyeing these boxes every time I walk through Home Depot. Thanks for this Charles!
@neiljohnston6304
I've worked as a mechanic for close to 10 years. Great video! A couple things I'd recommend for newer technicians is to look at used tools when starting out to save money. Something I think that is very important is using 6 point sockets. I work in an area where rust is prone and 12 point sockets/ wrenches can easily round fasteners.
@heyitsfranklynn168
"Buy cheap tools. The ones that you need to spend good money on will break so youll know exactly where you news to put your money." Heard that online for someone lol
@byronnlangley
I’m an electrician, this is a good set for a young mechanic. It’s good to see some of the seniors helping out the younger guys. I have used the General roller box before and loved it. I’m a DIY mechanic for my own vehicles and like some of the things your showing especially the scan tool I have never used anything but a basic OBDII scan tool.
@Santor-
Missing pop rivet set, drill bits, thread tools, brake line flare tool, propane torch, gas solder iron, heat gun, wire crimper and ends, shrink tubing set, O-ring set, spindle hammer, serpentine pulley wrench, impact (hammer) driver, battery charger with desulfating function and engine start, vacuum puller, valve spring compressor, tire plug kit, brake spring expander pliers, seger-ring pliers, grease gun, brake fluid pumper, feeler gauges, spark plug gap setter, coolant weight and battery acid reader, mechanics stethoscope, files and reamers, gasket scraper, punches, wiper arm pullers, general pullers, fuse tester.
@joshuatravismurphy271
I’m an apprentice Diesel tech, I have that husky mechanics set. And I have definitely put those sockets and ratchets through their paces. The only thing that was unfortunate was the combination wrenches, it skipped around on sizes. But other than that, that kit is pretty good for budget.
@y35n00b5
Craftsman has this handle ratchet tool. You twist the handle and it does the job. Great tool for tight spots and was $35.
@ALAPINO
I am not a mechanic. I had my mid-life crisis career change from LE to T&D machinist, mould maker, welder and I am astounded as to the overlap for the tools I see in the engineering and mechanical trades. It also allows me to think outside the box seeing what others in other trades use. (Ridgid has a lifetime service agreement which is not the same as a lifetime guarantee-- store to store they will make it difficult for you to be whole if you have a problem-- buy once, cry once) Tekton is a USA company that makes a lot of its tools in Taiwan and a growing catalog of USA made SKUs. They are great, and are worth the slight premium. Perhaps, you might have missed basic metrology tools. Vernier calipers, dial indicators and a magnetic base can be had for not a lot of money. I would add a full punch set, centre, pin punches, or even perhaps roll pin punches if that work is foreseeable. Cheers!
@davidhenderson9802
I have been a mechanic and body mechanic for about 20+ years... I started out with all those tools.. paid snap on and matco and cornwell for over 20 years... then one day the shop got broken into and the shop and stole everything.. the shop didnt cover it because I I needed to insure it under my home owners insurance... I really miss my box and tools
@mikeander8995
This is what I like to see especially in this industry. I went back to doing diesel a year ago and started a new box just about everything came from harbor freight and still does. I still pull and rebuild engines just fine. Thank you for what your doing and showing.
@rancedanko
I have that ryobi bit set and its not bad at all
@evandankowski415
I work as a scenic painter and use pneumatic spray guns every day. That one swivel joint connecter is EXACTLY what I need.
@chase5896
I agree lol sets come with so many allen wrenches
@brodiebh
My crockpot plan starting with my used $170 craftsman box (from the '93 Sears catalog lol) is ordering rusty metal drawers off eBay, sanding down, color matching, and mounting onto the current one. Better alternative to spending thousands on a bigger one, for the time being
@daveysvlogs3081
as a heavy equipment technician there’s a lot of random stuff i would’ve never thought of using lol definitely a good watch.
@majoritysrule1344
I’m not a mechanic but I do work at Best Buy doing remote start radios etc. that panel removal set I wouldn’t recommend just cuz those metal panel poppers are stamped steel and have very ruff edges and will scratch metal very easily. I would recommend going with a snap on ones just like that. they are amazing $120 for a set of three and I have not scratched a car with them. I have been ruff with them and haven’t broken one just a recommendation if you are going to do alot of panel removal. I buy alot of Cornwall tools as that the truck I have more available to and it’s is very easy to say yes to the deals they got and now I owe them alot of money
@olivertaylor4779
Great video, imo the best recommendation is ratchet spanners(wrenches), best tools I ever bought as a DIYer. From the yt videos I have seen US General boxes are the best value and high quality too, Tekton hand tools beat lots of other makes in tests, Bahco, Koken or Blue point if you want to spend more, over the pond here in the UK we have King Dick, Britool, Footprint tools for quality, also Teng, Sealey, Facom, Clarke, Halfords professional(made by gear wrench afaik) Hilka, Draper, and higher price stuff from Bahco, Wera, Knipex, Hazet.
@devinlehmann2064
I’ve been doing the same, I’m a boat tech 3+ years in. I bought pretty much all of my beginner tools at harbor freight and I’ve been slowly upgrading and adding over the last couple years
@HumbleMechanic