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Going to break this out from a thread where I was asking for general stuff. I need to do the brakes on my car soon. Big caveat: I haven't done this before! I'm wondering what tools would make this job easier. I was pointed to three different kinds on tool. Most common 'tool' seems to be a...

Having a Cars 2 moment. I found a Whitworth bolt on my Jag - the battery connector. Think there's a few more in the electrical system. Where do you find good Whitworth tools - especially sockets?

I know it's not a proper GJ question :lol_hitti but as I build up my tool inventory to meet my needs I need to prioritize - then I can go over board. What tools do you really need more than one of? What tools are very helpful to have more than one of? Thought about this when I saw someone...

I know it's a stretch but I thought I'd ask. I have a Porter Cable 6 gallon air compressor (rated at about 2.5 at 90PSI). Would it be enough to drive an impact wrench solely enough to undo the lug nuts on four tires on a car?

Never realized there were some many different kinds of hammer. For the uninformed (yours truly) what are the different materials good at? Brass - not sparking Copper - same? Plastic - non-marking? Aluminum -? Rawhide - non-marking? Other I haven't found and will come back and ask when I do...

I'm looking at getting my BFH for working on my cars but I have some chronic health issues (back and fibromyaligia). What weight would give me the best compromise between enough 'umph' to get the joe done and still be able to wield it without getting fatigued? I'm thinking 2 lbs. Bonus...

There are some tools I'd like to upgrade and think of going the vintage route to fill the needs. I have a good idea of where to find them - flea markets, yard sales, pawn shops etc. What I don't know is what to look for. Is there a thread somewhere or can someone tell me what brands, what...

I've got back issues and maybe some collateral stuff going on that has me where I have to get around with a cane and have very little energy. I've got a list of things I want/need to do to our cars. What things/tools/tips make it easier to work if you're not at 100 percent?

I hope to actually have room for my tools when I move sometime before the end of the year. I'm not sure if I want a big tool box or have a lot of stuff hung on the wall. I have a few piece of the Gladiator Garage Works stuff and really like it. So what are the pro's and con's of each? What...

Howdy. Joining from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Building up my tools as I start to work on my own cars after a long hiatus of spending way too much for dealerships to do it.

Relatively new home mechanic. Started with basic maintenance on my wife's SUV a couple of years ago and now have a 1994 Jaguar XJS that I'm bringing back to daily driver status. I had very little tools when I started and have been slowly building up to meet challenges. I have pretty complete...

I'm going to need to get some trim off a car interior including the door panels. I see some sets of plastic tools for that purpose including a $22 set at my local O'reilley's. What tools have you used that work well? What would you recommend?