Essentials for my Garage

[Ghost Lemur]

As I've almost got my baby in my greasy hands.

Now it's time to think about all the things I'll need if my hands are to get greasy. As my "tool box" consists of a hammer and a screwdriver. No not even in a tool box.

Here's my list so far. Would appreciate additions including where from and how much.

Essentials.
Torque wrench?
Spanner set.
Allen key set.
Sissor jack (not really essential as I can use a crate in the meantime but would make things easier.
Tie downs.
Some sort of punture repair kit?
Cleaning stuff (not sure what everyone uses but I know there has been a couple of threads on the issue so will do a search and update).

[Edbear]

PM me if you like. I sell tools. Various brands and pricing to suit any purpose.

[What?]

A mechanic friend gave me a bit of advice many years ago, and it has served me well, so I shall pass it on...

Buy tools as you need them, and buy the best quality that you can reasonably afford at the time.

This means you don't waste money on tools you will never use, and the tools you buy should be fit for the job (nothing like having a cheap ratchet explode in your hand while you are giving a stuck fastener the berries!). The only time to buy cheap stuff is when it is for a one-off job; no point in spending big money on something you will never use again.

A scissors jack is always a handy thing to own. Go to your local car dump and get one for free.

[MSTRS:Me]

You mention a spanner set....ensure you get ring and open end. Probably just metric will do.
You will also need a good selection of sockets...get 1/2" drive with adaptors for 1/4" and 1/3"
A selection of screwdrivers too....straight and philips. Get at least one with a magnetic tip.
Pliers and the related wire-stripper and crimp tool. Don't forget about circlip pliers of both types.
By the time you get all requirements, you'll be ....oooohhh....about 50

[Flyingpony]

Buy tools as you need them or break them That's what I've done.

I'd say owning the following would be enough keep you handy and dangerous at the same time.

• Socket set
• Spanner set
• Pliers
• Allen keys
• Assortment of screw drivers - straight & philips
• Hammer
• Sissor jack (usually located in boot of your car)
• Collection of rags
• Sparkplug socket bits

Those 100 piece sets are quite good as a starting point, they'll give you a bit of everything.

A tool collection will take decades to grow into something useful. Take your time, it'll get there.

[Ghost Lemur]

Yeah I figure it's one of those things that that never ends, with the majority of bits being "ooo I need".

Just trying to get an idea of the most common essentials, so I can maybe start picking up a piece here and there.

Going to

[Ghost Lemur]

Yeah I figured it was one of those long term things with the majority of items being aquired as needed.

More just trying to get an idea of everyone elses common essentials so I can start looking at aquiring pieces here and there as the CFO allows.

[Pwalo]

You need a heater and some sort of pad to kneel on - or perhaps I'm just getting old.

[sAsLEX]

You need a heater and some sort of pad to kneel on - or perhaps I'm just getting old.

I dont have a garage and do my work under a car port out side at night with an old headlight connected to an old battery at light, in short yes you are old

[nadroj]

You mention a spanner set....ensure you get ring and open end. Probably just metric will do.
You will also need a good selection of sockets...get 1/2" drive with adaptors for 1/4" and 1/3"
A selection of screwdrivers too....straight and philips. Get at least one with a magnetic tip.
Pliers and the related wire-stripper and crimp tool. Don't forget about circlip pliers of both types.
By the time you get all requirements, you'll be ....oooohhh....about 50

I must find myself one of those 1/3" socket sets (pt)

[ManDownUnder]

PM Swanman and get a rear bike stand.

Brilliant for any work on the back wheel, lubing the chain etc

[Pwalo]

I dont have a garage and do my work under a car port out side at night with an old headlight connected to an old battery at light, in short yes you are old

Yep, so do I, and that's why I'd like a heater. And a radio. And a small fridge. And ..................

[frogfeaturesFZR]

......a supermodel in a bikini to pass the tools to me as I need them......

[riffer]

You all forgot the rubber mallet. Essential tool.

An air compressor and some basic tools are handy too. I use mine so much its not funny.

Also some stainless steel bowls for holding and washing parts are bloody handy too.

An oil filter wrench and a small crank puller could be added when needed.

Also long nose pliers, and a can of CRC or WD-40, and a brake bleeding kit.

[The_Dover]

beer fridge?

hard work requires refreshments.