GeneraTool discussion : Average do-it yourself tools

[bobbie45617]

Hello folks,

Let us know what you consider to be the basic tools for your average do-it-yourselfer.

-Tool chest
-Ratchet/Socket sets (SAE and metric)
-Screwdrivers
-Cordless screwdriver/drill, bits
-Stepladder
-Jack and jackstands
-Creeper
-Air compressor
-Timing light
-Drop light(s)
-Plier set
-couple of hammers, mini sledge or two and a mallet.
-the flashlight and saw
-the Sears Craftsman 19.2 volt drill driver kit.
-Etc.

bobbie

 

[wrenchr]

Here yuh go!!! lol

 

[speed bump]

Whatever it takes.

Arc welder
Oxy-acetylene setup
grinders
Drill Press
Press
complete sets of sockets in 1/4", 3/8," 1/2" and at least a cheap 3/4" set.
Body hammers, Mallets, Dead blows, ball peins, several different types of claw hammers, a couple of sledges, engineers hammer, drillers hammer and a brass hammer
Punches, Chisels, prybars the more the merrier.
Wrenches in atleast 1/4"-1" and 7-19mm
Lots of Pliers, vice grips, pipe wrenches etc
Tap and die sets
Engine code scanner
Basic hand concrete floats and trowels
Pneumatic impact gun, ratchets, DA, grinder, and an appropriate compressor.
Miter saw, skillsaw, sawzall, hammer drill, and lights.
Corded and cordless drills
Screwdrivers
Hex keys, torx drivers
various pullers and vehicle assembly tools as well as a slide hammer
bearing packer
tool boxes
various drywall tools.
DMM and an AC voltage detector
knives
Various plumbing and HVAC tools
Files
more stuff that I can't think of at the moment

 

[Merkava_4]

 

[krusty the clown]

now THATS funny

 

[daveblank]

Hello folks,

-the flashlight

Make sure it's a Streamlight with the piggy back charger.

 

[Frank Elson]

Hello folks,

Let us know what you consider to be the basic tools for your average do-it-yourselfer.

-Tool chest
-Ratchet/Socket sets (SAE and metric)
-Screwdrivers
-Cordless screwdriver/drill, bits
-Stepladder
-Jack and jackstands
-Creeper
-Air compressor
-Timing light
-Drop light(s)
-Plier set
-couple of hammers, mini sledge or two and a mallet.
-the flashlight and saw
-the Sears Craftsman 19.2 volt drill driver kit.
-Etc.

bobbie

not sure about the use of the word "basic" here.
I know a lot of long term mechanics who don't own a creeper, don't use a step-ladder, for instance.
Your list is a lot more than "basic".

 

[chammyman]

who or what are these? I want some for Elizabeth.

 

[Spookrider]

Pat & Rusty of the cartoon that teaches Spanish to little kid on Nickelodeon "handy Andy" I think his name is Andy or could it be Manny?

 

[Jay H 237]

It varies between people, there's no set "list" as it depends on what type of repairs each individual plans on doing and not doing and on what they plan on working on.

I know of a few people who own 50-60s cars to wrench on as a hobby but won't do anything except check fluids on thier newer everyday drivers, the dealer does everything for them. They own little or no metric tools because of this.

Tell us what type of repairs you are comfortable with or plan on doing then it's easier to suggest.

 

[dxdexter]

Love it.

 

[dps]

It varies between people, there's no set "list" as it depends on what type of repairs each individual plans on doing and not doing and on what they plan on working on.

I know of a few people who own 50-60s cars to wrench on as a hobby but won't do anything except check fluids on thier newer everyday drivers, the dealer does everything for them. They own little or no metric tools because of this.

Tell us what type of repairs you are comfortable with or plan on doing then it's easier to suggest.

I agree. The OP said "average do-it-yourselfer" but implied that it was someone who would work on his (her) own car, at least to some extent. I also inferred an older car since a timing light was suggested.

To me, the average DIY is a homeowner that doesn't mess with his car, and that would be the basis for a "kit". An apartment dweller would subtract certain items (e.g. no stepladder needed, but maybe a step stool) and have a small carrying toolbox.

So there would probably be a relatively small list that everyone should own, and then you'd start adding from there based on your interests; general fix-up, home improvement, woodworking, automotive, hobbies, etc. For people on this board, tool collecting just for the joy of the collection would also figure in there.

 

[kartracer55]

Most of us are all "do-it-your-selfer's We all started out with "basic" tools and ran across a job, at one point or another, where we needed a tool we didn't have, or realized there was one specialty tool that could have made our lives easier. So we bought it. Later down the line, we were getting ready to do another job, were browsing through the shop manual or were just looking it over, and realized we would need another tool we didn't have, and went out and bought it.

Then, we broke the same tool like 3 times, and decided we needed to replace everything with Snap-On

 

[paramudduck]

For the average DIY'er?

Don't forget the red emergency box with list of contractors, Fire/EMS numbers, Utility company numbers, and doctors names and numbers.

Add in a nice first aide kit. Cell Phone, voice activated dialing of course.

Hey I worked Fire/Squads/ER's for 20 years I never understimate the power of human stupidity.