Need tools

"Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car" (pilot-and-car-guy) 11/20/2015 at 13:03 • Filed to: None

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I just got a job as a mechanic at a local indy shop.

I have a decent tool set but know I’m gonna need more stuff for work.

I currently have a 1/2 drive craftsman torque wrench, a few ratcheting wrenches, screw drivers, a pry bar, multi-meter, hammer, 1/2 drive air impact, 1/2 drive air ratchet, 3/8 drive air ratchet, 1/2 impact sockets, 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, 1/2 u-joint, 3/8 u-joint and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

What else should I get? I’d like to stay cheap on this.

crowmolly > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:05

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Multimeter.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > crowmolly 11/20/2015 at 13:08

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Forgot that in my list. It’s already in my tool bag.

Patrick Nichols > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:10

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A reddit account to post on r/justrolledintotheshop

Patrick Nichols > Patrick Nichols 11/20/2015 at 13:10

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oh and a thing to take pictures with

Future next gen S2000 owner > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:11

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OBD II scanner

3,6,9” wobble extensions

deep well 3/8” sockets

rubber hammer - sometimes a light touch is all you need.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Patrick Nichols 11/20/2015 at 13:12

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Yeah. I can’t wait to see the crap that’ll come in. But there are awesome cars too. My first task is installing a torque converter in some jag.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Patrick Nichols 11/20/2015 at 13:12

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I always have my phone on me.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Future next gen S2000 owner 11/20/2015 at 13:13

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I have deep 3/8 sockets.

Do need some wobble extensions.

Shop as a snapon opd2 scanner.

CalzoneGolem > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:13

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What about some magnetic parts holders and drop lights?

Nibby > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:14

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multitools are handy

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > CalzoneGolem 11/20/2015 at 13:15

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I have a 4” and a 6” parts holder.

Where can I find some cheap lights?

I’m pretty short of money for a few weeks.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:18

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I should add vice grips and a pair of pliers.

CalzoneGolem > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:19

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Harbor freight or Walmart. Anywhere you can get tools from will have lights for under $20.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Future next gen S2000 owner 11/20/2015 at 13:19

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I have some small vise grips, needle nose vise grips, and some basic lineman and needle nose pliers.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > CalzoneGolem 11/20/2015 at 13:20

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I’ll go get a few then. Anything else you can think of? I’m pretty well set but there’s always those last few things.

RallyWrench > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:20

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Congratulations! You won’t want to stay cheap for long, but Craftsman Pro series stuff isn’t a bad way to begin, until you get on the “$20 a week for life” plan on the Snap-On truck.

You’ll want an LED test light, test leads, a multimeter as Cromolly pointed out, picks, a set of electronics screwdrivers, Torx and Allen keys and sockets, a variety of different hammers (ball peen, dead blow, small sledge), prybars from 6” to 2-3 feet, gasket scrapers, a long magnet, large and small mirrors, 1/4”,3/8”, and 1/2” extensions up to 12”, and more as you gain experience.

Not to scare you, but I’ve got $60k+ in tools (including boxes and electronics) over the last 19 years, and I’ve used them all. Just don’t be the guy that buys a bunch of shit because it’s new and shiny to fill out your box, get what you need.

What is your experience? What is the shop’s specialty? Will the other guys let you borrow tools you don’t have yet?

Future next gen S2000 owner > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:21

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13 bucks at home depot. Lowes probably has something similar. I doubt it is the greatest light but should get you started.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rite-Lite-7-…

CalzoneGolem > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:22

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I think you’ve got the basics pretty well covered.

RallyWrench > CalzoneGolem 11/20/2015 at 13:23

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Excellent suggestions, I forgot those. So many trays. So many lights.

CalzoneGolem > RallyWrench 11/20/2015 at 13:24

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I can never seem to have too many of either.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > RallyWrench 11/20/2015 at 13:25

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Thanks!

It will get expensive over time but I want to start cheap. I do prefer cobalt over craftsman though. Sears sucks around here where Lowes is very good.

I have a multimeter, allen keys, the hammers, prybars, a long flexible magnet with light, Some extensions,

I only have DIY stuff so far, but always willing to learn. I’ve done the basics, timing belt, water pump, alternator, axles, sway bars, ball joints, things like that. The shop does general maintenance and repair, nothing too special. We’ll work on pretty much anything. The shop owner told me I can borrow anything I need as long as it’s put back clean, the other guy doesn’t have many tools, he’s mostly just shop help.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > CalzoneGolem 11/20/2015 at 13:26

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I think so too. Thanks.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/20/2015 at 13:47

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Amazon has some great stuff for a fair price. Gearwrench is their popular brand, but you can find anything really.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car 11/21/2015 at 06:15

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well done!

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/21/2015 at 19:38

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Thank you!