Unfortunately, no. Because I don't have air tools at home. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir_vtec
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Unfortunately, no. Because I don't have air tools at home. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir_vtec
don't go snap on, I bought one when and now I regret it, it could easily power a small garage. Although I did get a sweet ford model with the purchase that is really nicely detailed
I havent read all the posts but everyones saying get...
-sockets
-spanners
-hammers
-pliers/sidecutters/multigrips etc
-screwdrivers
By the time you buy all this and find storage for it all.... it will be fairly $$$.
IMO being an apprentice mechanic your best bet is to get one of the TFYT (Tools For Your Trade) kits that the auto tools stores offer. These are kits put together for apprentice mechanics (mechanic apprentices get a $800 government grant for tools when they begin their apprenticeship).
You usully get a decent toolbox with the tools everyone most have mentioned in it for around $1000 (add up the cost of all the individual tools and you will realise it isnt a bad offer). You can always go dearer with the kits to get a heap more in them. Most come with all the things mentioned above and have other things like chisels/centre punch/pin punches/shifters etc etc.
That kit along with a jack, and stands... You will be set. Then when doing jobs for the first time like oil change, buy a oil filter tool and funnel at the time, will only cost you $20 at the time and its yours to keep.
Another great thing to have is a pole about 1m in length that fits over your breaker bar/ratchet/spanner for getting those extra tight bolts. I use my jack handle for this. You would be truely amazed at how often you need to use it. Leverage FTW.
Another thing that you would use all the time would be a lead light, justs a cheap one for like $10 from supercheap is fine aslong as you dont throw it around and be rough and smash it. It's all i use.
I am an apprentice mechanic and i built my project car up in my home garage with these tools.
Tools are not cheap you know..
Other things, depending on what you do that may be handy are things such as:
-cordless drill
-4" angle grinder
-bench vice
-files (cheap ones are pathetic)
Also, a bag of rags is very handy, get them from any auto store for like $5 or cut up your old clothes/towels etc...
^^post is win
with regards to air compressors, i bought my old man one from supercheap like, 2 years ago, was 200 bucks and its still sweet
it does what you need, powers a rattle gun, pumps tyres up, and does spray jobs
use a long hollow pole on a decent length wrench...
bunnings actually sell an aluminium pole for like $8 which slips over my breaker bar and i can crack those axle nuts easy :)
get a 1' drive breaker bar.
Paul1985... most here would agree with you but most backyard/at home mechs here build their collection as they go on an as needed basis.
Btw 2 foot breaker bar from supercheap was like $30 from memory pretty strong.. ended up breaking good quality sockets trying to remove the nut from the rear subframe and didn't realise it was welded lol.
yeah those ones are pretty strong... was gonna get one till i found a demolished steel street sign at some street.. managed to salvage a goodQuote:
Originally Posted by vinnY
1.5m out of it via grinding lol.. this slips perfectly over my 2foot breaker bar
anyone know of where i can get the cheapest set of ratchet spanners? those things are a ****ing boon for tight spots.
basically i don't need it to be sturdy or overly strong.. just enough for me to be able to get a bolt on in tight spaces just before finger tight and tighten with a proper spanner.
supercheap auto
repco
ive seen ratchet spanners there
the BEST thing to do, is buy tools with lifetime warranty. it breaks, you get a new one.
easy! forever!
also VERY useful tools for servicing=
flexible hoseclamp screwdriver
http://www.springmasters.com/sp/imag...rewdrivers.jpg
vacuum hose and fuel line removal tool, works like pliers but backwards and sideways lol
http://www.usatoolwarehouse.com/Merc...3/otc-4522.gif
mini air ratchel tool, very useful
http://matcotools.com/ProductImages/mt1840.jpg
and 1 more lol- rounded nut removers
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BXBACXBJL.jpg
those are some of the tools that can make life ALOT easier for the beginner mechanic
also,, im not recommending that particular brand, just an example
edit again,, sorry for long post lol but has anyone ever used an indexable ratchet?
http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/upl...%20ratchet.jpg
How many hp was it if u could remember? Have u used it to undo axel nuts?Quote:
Originally Posted by trism