joehalford01
'Vette brake specialist!
Alright guys,
This is pretty basic but I figured someone just getting into the hobby might be able to use it. Everyone needs to start somewhere, but if you don't know what to buy and have never really worked on a car, it can be confusing.
Toolbox: You need a place to store your tools right? This is the most important thing to start with. There are a lot to choose from but a beginner only needs about five drawers. The best bet will be the lower cabinet of a modular system similar to those at sears which allow you to stack three tool boxes on top of each other. These can retail anywhere from $100 to $500. For a quality five drawer unit, expect to spend around $200. (tip: sears sells a five drawer project center for about $150 around christmas time)
Initial tool set: Buying all of your sockets one by one will add up quickly. Start by purchasing a 200-300 piece socket set from sears. The set will come with all of the basic 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets along with ratchets and a set of wrenches. This will be a good base to start from. Expect to spend $150-$300. Prices are much better around christmas also.
Additional tools: You will need to add these tools to your starter set on your own.
1. Set of screwdrivers
2. Set of pliers
3. Set of Vise grips
4. set of crescent wrenches
5. hammer (nothing huge or fancy, just a medium solid hammer)
6. extensions for your ratchets (if your set didn't come with any)
7. mechanics gloves
8. oil filter ratchet (i think that's what it's called)
9. jack and jackstands
This is a very basic tool set for the beginner. There is quite a bit more out there to spend your money on, but wait until you need it and you know what your're doing (don't worry, you'll know when you need it ). Otherwise you may buy tools you don't need.
One last word: Brands. You can buy your tools for cheap or spend as much as you want to. I bought most of my first tools at Harbor freight. They worked ok for the price but over half of what i bought four years ago is now the mangled tool pile. The socket set i bought at sears four years ago is cherry and all still there. Don't get me wrong, if your on a budget, get the cheap tools. But if you can, craftsman tools along with a few other higher end brands are a great value as they will offer years of use.
If anyone wants to, feel free to add anything i forgot. Remember though, this is a basic tool list for the beginner. No plasma cutters or 10 ton hydraulic presses.
This is pretty basic but I figured someone just getting into the hobby might be able to use it. Everyone needs to start somewhere, but if you don't know what to buy and have never really worked on a car, it can be confusing.
Toolbox: You need a place to store your tools right? This is the most important thing to start with. There are a lot to choose from but a beginner only needs about five drawers. The best bet will be the lower cabinet of a modular system similar to those at sears which allow you to stack three tool boxes on top of each other. These can retail anywhere from $100 to $500. For a quality five drawer unit, expect to spend around $200. (tip: sears sells a five drawer project center for about $150 around christmas time)
Initial tool set: Buying all of your sockets one by one will add up quickly. Start by purchasing a 200-300 piece socket set from sears. The set will come with all of the basic 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sockets along with ratchets and a set of wrenches. This will be a good base to start from. Expect to spend $150-$300. Prices are much better around christmas also.
Additional tools: You will need to add these tools to your starter set on your own.
1. Set of screwdrivers
2. Set of pliers
3. Set of Vise grips
4. set of crescent wrenches
5. hammer (nothing huge or fancy, just a medium solid hammer)
6. extensions for your ratchets (if your set didn't come with any)
7. mechanics gloves
8. oil filter ratchet (i think that's what it's called)
9. jack and jackstands
This is a very basic tool set for the beginner. There is quite a bit more out there to spend your money on, but wait until you need it and you know what your're doing (don't worry, you'll know when you need it ). Otherwise you may buy tools you don't need.
One last word: Brands. You can buy your tools for cheap or spend as much as you want to. I bought most of my first tools at Harbor freight. They worked ok for the price but over half of what i bought four years ago is now the mangled tool pile. The socket set i bought at sears four years ago is cherry and all still there. Don't get me wrong, if your on a budget, get the cheap tools. But if you can, craftsman tools along with a few other higher end brands are a great value as they will offer years of use.
If anyone wants to, feel free to add anything i forgot. Remember though, this is a basic tool list for the beginner. No plasma cutters or 10 ton hydraulic presses.