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Shop essentials 🔧🛠️
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items Every good garage has to have a set of great tools. While I do believe in you get what you pay for, you don't always have to break the bank! Let's get to it💪
Sections
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Hand tools
Power tools
Car essentials
Safety
Specialty tools
Hand tools
This section will have some essential hand tools that I find a good value to use in your garage!
Another great bang for your buck and a great addition to your garage. Toolbox is a good ratcheting wrench that will last you a decent amount of time on small projects, this kit even comes with stubbies!
GEARWRENCH Assorted Ratchet Wrench Set, 32 pc. at Tractor Supply Co
If you're someone like me who loves to have everything in one box and is extremely organized, this is the kit for you. Not only is it an insane deal but also great quality
Kobalt 297 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
This is a great little set that you could even take on the go if you needed to, nice and compact and ready to tackle your projects!
1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. Drive SAE and Metric Hi-Vis ...
Of course, an essential piece of equipment to have in your shop is a good set of screwdrivers, this set has Flathead and Phillips head
PITTSBURGH Screwdriver Set, 22 Piece
You don't always need these, but when you do, you'll be glad you bought them off this list!
Kobalt Assorted Metric and standard (SAE) 22 -Pieces Ball End Hex key set
This is an absolute beast of a set! I guarantee you'll be using something out of this set almost every time you work on anything!
Kobalt Assorted pliers 10 -Piece
I really don't think you can beat the value of harbor freight tools for your typical weekend project warrior! This set of wrenches has all the essential sizes to tackle your project!
Raised Panel SAE and Metric Combination Wrench Set, 22 ...
Power tools
Now we start getting a little more mechanical! These are some of my favorite power tools in the industry!
This kit is absolutely great for the individual just starting out working on their own things, comes with everything you need to get introduced into the power tool world!
Milwaukee M12 Subcompact Combo Kit, Drill, Impact ...
This is for the person who uses their tools a little more often, a little more power involved, but still a great deal! I personally prefer the M18 series
Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 2-Tool Combo Kit ...
This is just for the impact driver alone, but you can still get so much done in the garage and in the house with this!
Milwaukee 18V M18 Compact Next Gen 1/4 in. Cordless Brushless Impact Driver Kit (Battery & Charger)
If you're not looking to break the bank but you also want to be able to rotate your own wheels without the hassle. This is a great impact for you!
BAUER 8.5 Amp, 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Rocker Switch
Car essentials
Of course you can't have a fully operational garage without some car specific tools!
Now this is definitely A very strong tool, that's why I'm placing it under the vehicle section, because this will provide plenty of power for taking off those old rusty bolts
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2in. High Torque Impact Wrench ...
I love this because of its name (creeper) and because of how useful it is, nobody wants to be crawling around on their garage floor!
350 lb. Capacity Premium Adjustable Headrest Creeper
Absolutely need these for working under any vehicle, multiple of them is even better! Do not jack up a car and crawl under it without these jack stands
Strongway Double Locking 6-Ton Jack Stands (12,000 lb Capacity) – Pair
I love this jack! I personally have it, and it's low profile design is perfect for any application!
DAYTONA 3 Ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack ...
Maybe you're more old school in the aspect of wanting to take off your lug nuts, this is the tool for you!
AutoCraft 14" Heavy Duty Lug Nut Wrench with Comfort Grip, SAE / Metric AC96 - Advance Auto Parts
Safety
I think this section is probably the most important because without these you do risk severe injury to yourself or even worse, others.
Absolutely need these for working under any vehicle, multiple of them is even better! Do not jack up a car and crawl under it without these jack stands
Strongway Double Locking 6-Ton Jack Stands (12,000 lb Capacity) – Pair
When heavily wrenching on anything in your garage you're definitely going to want to protect your knuckles and hands, these gloves are perfect for that
Mechanix Wear M-Pact Gloves Brown Touchscreen Capable
This is like insurance, you never want to have to use it, but you'll be glad you have it if you do!
FIRST ALERT 2.5 lb. Garage/Workshop Fire Extinguisher
This is a great added part when working on a vehicle or equipment to avoid roll aways! Can prevent serious injury!
Ironton Double-Sided Rubber Pyramid Wheel Chock with Eye Bolt – 10in x 5.5in x 7in (85154)
Specialty tools
This section is a little shorter, but these are some specialty tools that I find I use more often than not.
I'm listing these under the specialty section because you don't always need a hammer, but when you need a hammer, it's really nice to have one.
JobSmart 3 pc. Fiberglass Handle Hammer Set at Tractor Supply Co
The small level really packs a punch when it comes to doing simple projects, now I do recommend also having longer levels which I will add to the list as well. But I think this one is essential.
Kobalt Aluminum 9.00-in 3 Vial Magnetic Torpedo level
This is an insane deal for the amount of value you get for your dollar, I'm going to let this one speak for itself and look at that case!
VEVOR 6-Piece Torpedo Level, 78/48/32/24/16/10 Inch Box Levels Set, Bubble Vials Ruler for 45/90/180 Degree, Shock-Proof Aluminum Alloy Magnetic Leveler Tool, SAE/Metric Scale(Only 10-inch has magnet)
Once again, this list is based on value. This item right here is a great value for what you would need in your garage! Essential for almost any automotive purpose
1/2 in. Drive, 10 to 150 ft-lb Click Torque Wrench