Automotive and other garage-worthy tools and equipment.
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Jacks and Jack Stands
Hand Tools
Power Tools & Accessories
Air Tools
Cargo
Lighting
Jacks and Jack Stands
“I want to—pump you up.”
You won’t find a jack with a lifetime warranty, so the next best thing is to buy one from a store with a satisfaction guarantee and allows returns anytime.
Pro Forged | 3 Ton Steel Garage Jack
You’re going to need a pair of these to accompany your jack.
Pro Forged | 3 Ton Professional Jack Stands
Hand Tools
Most hand tools these days have lifetime warranties. It comes down to how convenient it is to get your hand tools replaced.
Project Farm approved
GEARWRENCH | Mechanics Tool Set in 3 Drawer Box (243-Piece) 80972
13/16 in., 3/4 in., 5/8 in., 14 mm, and 18 mm sockets designed for spark plugs
PITTSBURGH | 3/8 in. Drive SAE and Metric Spark Plug Socket Set, 5-Piece
I’m not a professional mechanic, so I normally don’t buy the top of the line tools, but when it comes to torque specifications I want a reliable and accurate tool.
ICON | 1/2 In. 40-250 ft. lb. Professional Split Beam Torque Wrench
The screwdrivers in this 8-piece bolstered screwdriver set feature butt end hex bolsters for use with wrenches, nut drivers, or even ratchets to develop maximum driving force. Oil-resistant handles and magnetic tips for added convenience.
PITTSBURGH | Bolstered Screwdriver Set, 8-Piece
Great assortment to get started with.
Kobalt | Assorted Pliers and Wrenches Set - 10 Piece
Best bolt extractors you can get.
ROCKETSOCKET | 13 Piece Extraction Socket Set – ⅜” Drive
Power Tools & Accessories
“I've got the power"
At minimum you should be able to remove your tires and rotate them with this. Don’t forget you’ll need impact rated sockets though.
RIDGID | 18V Impact Wrench
Both SAE and Metric available
PITTSBURGH | 1/2 in. Drive Impact Deep Socket Set, 13-Piece
Ridgid’s cordless ratchets come in short and long neck versions. You’ll never have to worry about how much room you have for your ratchet again.
RIDGID | 18V Cordless Ratchets
Set up a jig and you can use this to sharpen your mower blades.
RIDGID | 18V 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder
Air Tools
Even if you are full of hot air and a tool, I have not listed you here.
Will work with air-powered (pneumatic) tools.
RIDGID | 6 Gal. 150 PSI Air Compressor
It’s an air hose—nothing special, but it does come with a lifetime warranty unlike other hoses.
RIDGID | 1/4 in. 50 ft. Lay Flat Air Hose
Who wouldn't want to own tools from a brand named Merlin?
Merlin | Dual Head Air Chuck Inflator with Dial Gauge
They should have called this a wand instead of a gun--missed opportunity, Merlin.
Merlin | High-Flow Blow Gun Kit
Pack it in your vehicle or carry it where your air tank won’t reach.
RIDGID | Hybrid Inflator
Cargo
S-Type
Pair of ratchet straps and a pair of cam straps from a store with a satisfaction guarantee.
Cat | 4pc Ratchet Tie Down and Cam Buckle Set
These are great to use when you’re hauling cube and don’t want all the stuff in the back of your truck bed moving around while you’re driving.
HAUL-MASTER | Ratcheting Cargo Bar
If you are going to haul around long pieces of board or pipe then you need this.
HAUL-MASTER | Truck Bed Extender
Lighting
“I love lamp.”
Great to have with you when you are crawling under your vehicle.
RIDGID | 18V LED Mat Light
Magnetic, so you can attach it to the hood of your vehicle when you’re doing some maintenance.
RIDGID | 18V Magnetic Task Light
More flexible work light than the other I recommended in the household toolbox list when you don’t have a helper.
RIDGID | 18V LED Stick Light
Beast of a light.
RIDGID | Hybrid LED Panel Light
Power / Electricity
AC/DC
Turn any extension cord into a power strip.
RIDGID | 5-Outlet Hub
15 Amp at 25 ft.
RIDGID | 25 ft. 14/3 Extension Cord
15 Amp at 50 ft.
RIDGID | 50 ft. 12/3 Extension Cord
15 Amp at 100 ft.
RIDGID | 100 ft. 10/3 Extension Cord
Cleaning
It’s a requirement that you can’t call your garage a shop unless you have a shop vac.
If you need a shop vac (wet/dry vac) that is powered by battery for complete portability then this is the one.
