Basic Garage Tools, My Opinion Part 1/2

2018-09-15 · 23:22 · 3,754 views

Video by Paulo — Paulo's Garage.

Part 1/2 of Paulo's take on basic tools for a DIY garage, breaking down what he considers essential for beginners. Featured items include a Gedore socket set, Robust adjustable wrench, Bosch X100E bit set, and PPE such as a half-face respirator mask and safety glasses

Tools used

• flathead screwdriver (large/medium/small set) (large, medium, and small sizes)
• Phillips screwdriver (large/medium/small set) (large, medium, and small sizes)
• mini precision screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips) (small size, awl/pointed tip for punching holes)
• Bosch X100E bit set (flathead, Phillips, Torx bits; 4 to 13 mm sockets; drill bits included)
• hammer
• cold chisel (medium size)
• tape measure
• WD-40 (or equivalent penetrating oil)
• combination pliers
• diagonal cutting pliers
• needle-nose pliers (straight nose (more useful than bent nose in Paulo's opinion))
• scissors
• utility knife (wide blade) (wide blade (larger than standard size), replacement blades available)
• Robust adjustable wrench (wide adjustment range, works on small to large fasteners)
• Gedore socket set (12 to 32 mm sockets (with jumps in larger sizes); manual reverse ratchet; 2 extensions (short and long); sliding T-handle breaker bar)
• combination wrenches 6 to 19 mm (6, 7, 8, 9, 10... up to 19 mm; combination box-end and open-end on either side)
• safety glasses
• protective gloves (various types: thin gloves, fuel/solvent-resistant gloves)
• half-face respirator mask with filters (half-face respirator; replaceable filters; protects against particles and vapors (not all solvents))