Wish list help!

[Dart715]

hey guys so im starting to put my wish list together for x-mas. I want to be an auto mechanic here in the new future and the past few years on my list has all been tools. I got all the basics pretty much and i am looking to get a little more in depth items to put on my list such as things like radiator hose pick sets and such. So i was just wondering if you guys could help me with some things that i could help put on. Thanks

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

Good things to have beyond the basics:

Pick set
Prybars (in different styles and lengths)
Measuring tools (mikes, calipers, dial indicator w/stand, feelers)
Pickup/retrieving tools
Fender covers!!! (Pet peeve of mine)

 

[Dart715]

Good things to have beyond the basics:

Pick set
Prybars (in different styles and lengths)
Measuring tools (mikes, calipers, dial indicator w/stand, feelers)
Pickup/retrieving tools
Fender covers!!! (Pet peeve of mine)

Got the pick set, and prybars covered. But good advice with the measuring tools they didnt even cross my mind! And fender covers are also a check i learned that the hard way!

 

[TheFarmer]

Timing light, good scan tool, hand held vacuum pump, pullers, and much more

 

[USMCdodge]

Good things to have
retaining ring pliers
multimeter
tap and die set
mechanics chair.
breaker bars in every size or some piping sections if you need more leverage.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

some piping sections if you need more leverage.

DON'T do this in a shop!! Some shops will can you if you get caught using a cheater pipe. I've got a friend that went from a high dollar diagnostic job with a dealer shop to the lube line at Speedco after busting his knuckles when a breaker bar let loose with a cheater on it. Apparently the liability insurance carriers have gotten REALLY rigid on the cheater issue.

 

[Keving]

Good pair of vice grips haha, cant tell ya how many times those things have saved me

 

[Appleyard]

Pinless impact swivel sockets
Wobble extensions
Impact extensions
High-tooth count ratchets (Snap On Dual 80's, Matco 88's, Ect.)

 

[Dart715]

Seems like goodstuff here!