Tools I wish I bought years ago: My toolkit v2
I've dialed in my grab and go toolkit based on your ideas so now it is my only set of tools in a small 17lb Veto toolbag with Wera, Knipex, Milwaukee, Klein and other high quality tools that should last a lifetime.
Spreadsheet with prices and product links:
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Every product mentioned in the video, in order of appearance (affiliate links)
Veto Pro Pac TP-LC toolbag - $135
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Wera Kraftform Kompakt racheting screwdriver - $70, $40 sale
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Wera Tool Check Plus, metric - $73, $60 sale
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Wera Tool Check Plus, imperial - $73, $60 sale
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Wera hex key set, metric - $55, $35 sale
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Wera Zyklop 1/4” rachet - $100, $62 sale
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Wera Zyklop 1/4 rachet kit with bits & sockets (replaces ToolCheck Plus) - $110 sale
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Wera 3/8” socket set, metric - $110
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PB Swiss ratcheting stubby - $80
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Wiha 5 pieces insulated screwdrivers - $36
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Klein 14-in-1 precision screwdriver - $22, 15 sale
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Dremel electric screwdriver - $50, 30 sale
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Milwaukee Surge 12v kit - $180, $130 sale
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Milwaukee 2 7/8” extender - $9
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Milwaukee 6” extender - $14
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Klein Tools 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set - $20
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Milwaukee M12 bit holder - $20
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Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Titanium Drill Bit Set 23Pc - $35
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Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Bit Set 40-Piece - $25
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Neiko 02432A 3/8” Drive SAE and Metric Impact Socket Set - $26
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Dewalt Impact Socket Adapter 1/4” to 3/8” - $6
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Klein Tools Electrician Scissors - $17, $13 sale
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Knipex 6 1/4-Inch Diagonal Cutters - $25, $18 sale
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Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife - $15
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Knipex 6.5” Needle Nose Pliers - $42, $22 sale
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Knipex TwinGrip 8” Pliers - $52, $34 sale
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Knipex 10” Pliers Wrench - $62, $40 sale
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Knipex 10” Cobra Water Pump Pliers - $58, $30 sale
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Estwing 9" Pry Bar - $16
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Estwing 12 ounce hammer, 11” - $38
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Workpro 6.5” Torpedo Level - $15
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Dewalt 16' Atomic measuring tape - $15
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Mileseey laser measuring tape - $35, $28 sale
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Zircon StudSensor Pro - $35
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Libraton Small File Set - $17 ($2ea)
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Toolan 8-In-1 Multi Blade Hand Saw - $19
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Dewalt reciprocating saw blades, 6 pack - $12 ($2ea)
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Dewalt T-Shank Jigsaw Blades, 14 pack - $20 ($2ea)
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Lenox 10” hacksaw blades, 2 pack - $8 (4ea)
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Nicholson 4 in hand rasp and file - $11
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3M assorted sandpaper - $2
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Gorilla Mini Duct Tape, 2 pack - $6 ($3ea)
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Black Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea)
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Silver Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea)
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Brass Center Punch, 2 pack - $10 ($5ea)
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Magnetic Telescope Tool - $6
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White Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea)
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Black Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea)
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Electrical tape, 3 pack - $7 ($3.33ea)
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Gorilla double sided tape - $9
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Gorilla mini duct tape - $12 ($5ea)
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Teflon Plumbers Tape, 4 pack - $7
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Black Diamond Headlamp
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Flashlight set
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- Electrical upgrades
Klein Tools Dual Wire Stripper - $20
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UNI-T UT210e Mini Digital Clamp Meter - $62
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Cable clips for multimeter leads - $8
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Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester - $38
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Klein Tools NCVT1P Voltage Tester - $20
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Knipex 9.5-Inch Lineman's Pliers - $43
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- Wrench upgrades
GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrenches (S + L size) - $65
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GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrench (M size) - $47
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 Screwdrivers and sockets
5:02 Milwaukee impact driver
7:42 Scissors and cutters
8:36 Pliers
10:04 Hammer, level, measuring
11:25 Saw and files
12:36 Small stuff
13:22 Electrical
15:10 Wrenches
15:52 Pricing
16:54 Building your first kit
If you want to buy any of these products, here are Amazon links to everything. Spreadsheet with prices and product links: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mp6Q_0hGRRxBELU9xtTTuR1y9ttMJ3RocC4SI3ZczGs/edit?usp=sharing ---------------------------------------- - - - - - Every product mentioned in the video, in order of appearance (affiliate links) Veto Pro Pac TP-LC toolbag - $135 amzn.to/3jgZD6k Wera Kraftform Kompakt racheting screwdriver - $70, $40 sale amzn.to/3FAXRob Wera Tool Check Plus, metric - $73, $60 sale amzn.to/3uZBcwY Wera Tool Check Plus, imperial - $73, $60 sale amzn.to/47FBMBj Wera hex key set, metric - $55, $35 sale amzn.to/3PCFLGV Wera Zyklop 1/4” rachet - $100, $62 sale amzn.to/3G7ssdH Wera Zyklop 1/4 rachet kit with bits & sockets (replaces ToolCheck Plus) - $110 sale amzn.to/3sFMwAP Wera 3/8” socket set, metric - $110 amzn.to/3QOAFbG PB Swiss ratcheting stubby - $80 amzn.to/3R8Km6p Wiha 5 pieces insulated screwdrivers - $36 amzn.to/3SJ9UIp Klein 14-in-1 precision screwdriver - $22, 15 sale amzn.to/49X0fnV Dremel electric screwdriver - $50, 30 sale amzn.to/3hBboUM Milwaukee Surge 12v kit - $180, $130 sale amzn.to/3SYAmxO Milwaukee 2 7/8” extender - $9 amzn.to/46EtwRl Milwaukee 6” extender - $14 amzn.to/3uDKZvO Klein Tools 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set - $20 amzn.to/3R4ousK Milwaukee M12 bit holder - $20 amzn.to/3SOI8Kp Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Titanium Drill Bit Set 23Pc - $35 amzn.to/47hJguw Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Bit Set 40-Piece - $25 amzn.to/49GtWJE Neiko 02432A 3/8” Drive SAE and Metric Impact Socket Set - $26 amzn.to/3R1eijv Dewalt Impact Socket Adapter 1/4” to 3/8” - $6 amzn.to/412d4cc Klein Tools Electrician Scissors - $17, $13 sale amzn.to/47mlKMT Knipex 6 1/4-Inch Diagonal Cutters - $25, $18 sale amzn.to/3FFE72G Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife - $15 amzn.to/3FEqcu0 Knipex 6.5” Needle Nose Pliers - $42, $22 sale amzn.to/3HLaG2e Knipex TwinGrip 8” Pliers - $52, $34 sale amzn.to/49KIuIk Knipex 10” Pliers Wrench - $62, $40 sale amzn.to/3FzG5Sh Knipex 10” Cobra Water Pump Pliers - $58, $30 sale amzn.to/3BJwkjc Estwing 9" Pry Bar - $16 amzn.to/3Ipv4VT Estwing 12 ounce hammer, 11” - $38 amzn.to/3sJt06D Workpro 6.5” Torpedo Level - $15 amzn.to/3SO2G63 Dewalt 16' Atomic measuring tape - $15 amzn.to/49Blc7s Mileseey laser measuring tape - $35, $28 sale amzn.to/3SMICRi Zircon StudSensor Pro - $35 amzn.to/3upyYdp Libraton Small File Set - $17 ($2ea) amzn.to/3MSvHJM Toolan 8-In-1 Multi Blade Hand Saw - $19 amzn.to/40K0dvk Dewalt reciprocating saw blades, 6 pack - $12 ($2ea) amzn.to/47juXpu Dewalt T-Shank Jigsaw Blades, 14 pack - $20 ($2ea) amzn.to/40PdKlo Lenox 10” hacksaw blades, 2 pack - $8 (4ea) amzn.to/46GGJJc Nicholson 4 in hand rasp and file - $11 amzn.to/3N5ATKA 3M assorted sandpaper - $2 amzn.to/413LZW0 Gorilla Mini Duct Tape, 2 pack - $6 ($3ea) a.co/d/15htxIb Black Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea) amzn.to/3MQplus Silver Sharpie, 2 pack - $4 ($2ea) amzn.to/46lcMyf Brass Center Punch, 2 pack - $10 ($5ea) amzn.to/40PdEu2 Magnetic Telescope Tool - $6 amzn.to/3sJtOZd White Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea) amzn.to/3G8GQT8 Black Gaffer tape, 4 pack - $20 ($5ea) amzn.to/3GdKOtv Electrical tape, 3 pack - $7 ($3.33ea) amzn.to/3MQ7ZxW Gorilla double sided tape - $9 amzn.to/3R5sfOt Gorilla mini duct tape - $12 ($5ea) amzn.to/3sJflMY Teflon Plumbers Tape, 4 pack - $7 amzn.to/3uq89Ww Black Diamond Headlamp amzn.to/3T5ljCm Flashlight set amzn.to/3N9oipJ - Electrical upgrades Klein Tools Dual Wire Stripper - $20 amzn.to/3uoLppX UNI-T UT210e Mini Digital Clamp Meter - $62 amzn.to/46hveYJ Cable clips for multimeter leads - $8 amzn.to/3RnXW5L Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester - $38 amzn.to/3upvAiH Klein Tools NCVT1P Voltage Tester - $20 amzn.to/3ug36rq Knipex 9.5-Inch Lineman's Pliers - $43 amzn.to/3R8PKXb - Wrench upgrades GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrenches (S + L size) - $65 amzn.to/3PJuXHc GEARWRENCH QuadBox Wrench (M size) - $47 amzn.to/3hM78SC
I wanted one of those Toolan hand saws, but it is £40 on Amazon UK. Wild!
Somebody said they were $120 in Germany so that's a steal! I'd say that is worth $20-25 max, it's neat but not worth paying much for.
@@todd.parker $120, madness! Does it have a manufacturer's stamp on it anywhere? I'd love to get in on Amazon cheaper but can't find the original manufacturer.
I Ordered a Velocity Pro Gear Rough 2.0 Bag from UK to germany and payed 60€ on Taxes and toll @@edwardwilliams9185
Might be a weird request but could you post pics or videos on how you organized it
Don't forget yer 5 gallon blue or orange bucket (with lid of course!). It's a tote, mixing drum, seat, trashcan, ice chest, whatever you need it to be.
If you work outdoors it’s also a toilet
stool as well
Hat
Literal drum.
Bloody love a bucket
For plumbing, clip on a small collapsible silicone dog bowl. You’d be amazed at how often it comes in handy. Not just for dripping residual water when doing plumbing work, but as a quick catch all for bolts, screws, fasteners, etc.
The little collapsible magnetic bowls from craftsman work well for that too and they have magnets to hold it in place and help control fasteners.
That's genius. Great tip!
@@TheKajunkat I have a magnetic Craftsman(?) dish for holding parts on the bench. I didn't know there was a collapsable.
@@TheKajunkati feel like that would get annoying to clean
@@stringlarson1247 They're all collapsible once.
European IT/Electricity guy here. That's an excellent compilation of tools. I'm using many of these myself and can absolutely confirm they're worth it.
I'm a CNC machinist by trade and those Knipex parallel pliers are the best pliers to ever grace this earth.
Just for use around the home they are my favourite. Closely followed by Vessel megadora 980 impacta JIS Japanese Industrial Standard screwdriver
I CNC for money at work too
At my workplace these are the most stolen item. Been at my company for over ten years, there was no year where I didn't have to replace at least two. Don't know who keeps nicking them, with the amount gone missing in every team over the years everyone should have at least two at home...
Right? I've picked up the 5" parallel and 7" cobra to check them out. I love the parallel design. Definitely going to get the bigger version soon.
Another great product is the forged wire strippers. They are awesome and I think for many home jobs they could replace linesman pliers as well as wire strippers.
I like keeping a few different colored paint markers along with my sharpie. If you are taking something apart and need to mark certain parts that need to match back up with each other, color coding makes for very quick reassembly.
That's a good idea... If you only have one color.. then use a different number of hash markings.. 1 to 1... the 2 to 2... etc.
Thank you so much for doing these videos. They are enjoyable to watch and get me in front of new tools I didn’t know I needed. I’m excited to continue to perfect my kit, and build one out for my son.
Todd!! Ive been clean for two weeks but watching your video made me relapse. I tried repeating to my self over and over that i didnt need it but i caved and bought more tools, thanks alot Todd! jk great impovements to the last setup. My next puchase will be a knipex pliers wrench or toolcheck plus depending on which ever goes on sale first.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I’ve always wanted to come up with my own version of something similar, but never took the time to do it, but I will now! Thanks! Great video.
Nice set up! You definitely have a wide variety of tools that actually fit into a fairly small package. Well done!
Thanks, glad it was useful!
...and clearly doesn't use any of them 😆. j/k - I try to keep my tools spotless as well (at least most of them) 👍
One of my favorite power tools is the Milwaukee Installation Driver. It has attachments for right angle and offset and it’s taken over my Surge Impact in use. Great video and I’ll be adding some of your suggestions to my kit soon!
I’m usually just here for EDC and camp stuffs, but thought I may find hubby something. Too cute that you kept up the Knipex
I’m a heavy equipment tech have all the tools for that but trying to build out my home garage kit and my home grab and go home jobber kit for when people need help.. I have this same bag but I haven’t perfected mine like this .. sadly I usually grab stuff from work kits to fulfill home obligations and or from my home box for mechanical work and I am attempting to smooth my kit out to do almost all home improvement jobs without robbing from my other assortment of kits this has been very helpful I’m a sucker for quality tools and something like this is Perfect so I appreciate all the work you put into this
Thanks so much. This kind of kit seems perfect for you. I like knowing I can grab it and probably be able to cover most things I run into
Extremely well done video! Clear, concise. Thank you for all the time and work you’ve put into this as well as all the links and google sheet with the price breakdowns!!! Will be building one with your help after the first of the year.
Glad it was helpful!
Really appreciate this video, balance of tools and weight is important and often overlooked. Thanks for the spreadsheet.
I feel your pain on a studfinder that works well on plaster walls. Also, I use my Husky 15 in 1 painters tool for all sorts of tasks. Worth checking that out as an additional multitool that does way more than it's designed to do.
For stud finder, I've had my Franklin Sensor for years. Reliable, quick to start up (doesn't require a calibration at every start up unlike other sensors) - and has lights to show the width of the stud. I've always found other stud finders just inferior, or just non-functional.
I came here to call out the same. Has a level bubble and works very well. I’ve been through half a dozen different stud finders including more expensive Bosch ones, Franklin is what I reach for and lives in my tote.
I was going to say the same thing. I've had a Franklin for years and love it. I know everyone always suggests magnets but I never liked that method because that just tells you were the drywall installer put the screws and sometimes they're not even in the stud at all, much less in the middle. With the Franklin, you can easily see where the middle of the stud is.
Bonus points the newer M210 has higher resolution and a the live wire sensor compared to the 710. Worth every penny. No experience with plaster however.....
@@patrickweckermann9121 I have the M210. Do beware that it does *not* work with 1.2V NiMH rechargeable batteries or Lithium disposables, but it *does* work with Alkaline disposables and Li-Ion rechargeables. Otherwise, it's quite good.
Love my Franklin too, but ALL stud finders are nearly useless on plaster walls with lath boards. Magnets help, but it’s still a pain.
Thank you, for taking the time and putting together the spreadsheet with the all the links and prices!
You bet!
Just ordered the Veto street being in cart for months, Thanks for the update, as we use these kits it becomes immediately apparent what is superfluous and necessary
You’ll really like the Veto. Nothing else has the kind of organization they offer
This is a great setup! I plan on making something similar for myself as well. Having a bag you can grab with your most used tools is not only handy but a huge time saver.
Exactly, I like knowing I have what I need when I grab this bag and know everything is organized. You’ll like having this kind of setup.
Nice job. I have the same bag with the same estwing hammer. I found I can store it claw side down in between the two main pockets. It take a little maneuvering but it quickly becomes second nature.
That is an excellent setup. Well done.
This is an awesome tool kit! I think the M12 driver was your best upgrade from the last setup. Been using impacts in different trades for years and the little M12 is so versatile with the locking extension. I have the smaller veto bag and the tape measure clip works well to hold the impact so you don't have to carry it around. I made a paracord lanyard to attach the tape measure on the side of the bag
Thanks for the tips!
Nice job. The spread sheet is awesome!👏
This was absolutely sound advice. Every time I was thinking “but what about…” you covered it almost as soon as I thought it. Nice tool bag sir and great video.
Totally with you on the meter, the 210E is incredible in that there's basically nothing else like it on the market. It's super small and does clamp measurements on DC with like a 10mA range. If anyone out there is like me and primarily uses their meter for DC, you can reprogram the meter to default to DC mode, and change a bunch of other settings like sleep time and backlight
Wait you can set this to default to DC!?
@@todd.parker Also it contains a non-contact voltage mode (the upper setting of the dial)
I have similar tools in my Veto bag. For needle nose I upgraded to the Snap-on LN46AFC. It doesn’t cut soft wire but for other tasks it’s very useful
Absolutely agree with most of the points and I would like to emphasize the point about picking up quality tools. Don’t skimp on the important stuff that you use most often. However, It’s okay to pick up a cheap item if you know you will use it a couple times at best.
Exactly what I do. My pro tool box is high equality. But when I'm out visiting family abroad, I can't exactly ship my tools. So I scavenge around pawn shops or cheap tools for a particular job. I usually end up leaving the cheap tool with them so they have something instead of nothing.
Im a carpenter by trade and tend to do trim work. The knipex are one of my favourite tools, i always carry them as they are so handy for getting smaller nails out of walls and timber where a hammer wont get enough grip on the head
Nice selection of tools! Thanks for the review!
I loved this video. More would be great. I move a lot and having well organized tools makes life better. Vet pro packs seem great!
Veto makes great bags because of the organization. I hate those big bags where you just chuck your tools down a hole
I bought the Milwaukee 2553-20 and its a game changer. I use it for working on furnaces and vaporizers. Makes like so much easier. Really impressed with the m12 fuel line.
An amazing kit! Really appreciate your video and all of the links.
Glad you like it!
Dang this is such a great video. Saves me a ton of time trawling forums, reddit, and other videos honestly. Plus every time you used the "knipex" voiceover I laughed out loud
I like how very well thought out your set up is.
Thanks so much
I just found your channel yesterday and I love it. You and I have very similar opinions on tools, especially buying quality. Subscribed!
Great stuff I enjoy seeing this kind of content thank you for sharing your expertise
The first of these videos inspired me to put together a tool bag like this using a lot of the same tools. I was using a bigger bag from the start so already added a small Bosch impact and full sized hammer. I was surprised to see some substitutions (Wera compact drivers) but they make sense given the bag size. I've been avoiding the Veto bag because of its price but the larger Husky bag I'm using gets quite heavy as I tend to load it up too much. Glad you made an update video and I definitely love this kind of content!
Thanks for watching both videos. Yeah this bag is quite small but it keeps me honest. I’ve been researching tool bags again and still feel like the Veto bags can’t be beat as far as organization. So many just have some outside pockets and a huge inner space that’s just a black hole. Look for them used on marketplace
@@todd.parker Well, just made the leap and picked up both the TP-LC and the Tool Check Plus. Your videos were a "bad" influence on me, between the first video and this one now I almost have the same tool kit. You're right on the reasonings behind each choice though! I was very close to returning the TP-LC for the TP XL almost immediately until I figured out a different hammer solution. I attached one of those coated metal wire keychains to one of the handle rings and I can slip the 12" hammer through and it holds it on the outside of the bag. If you're on reddit, I might have to post a tool bag pic and tag you.
@ryanwhite5482 awesome, I’m on Reddit and would like to see your setup
@@todd.parker I posted my setup to r/tools today. I commented earlier but it included a link which might have gotten it auto deleted.
@@ryanwhite5482 nice! Where can we see it? How to find you?
Amazing that it’s only 17lbs. At least a few times a week I need a tool for something around the house. And I’m thankful that I can just go to my toolbox or bag and grab exactly what I need for the job at hand. Nothing beats that feeling of repairing or installing something and having exactly the tools you need at hand. Quick and easy and on to something else!
For a stud finder I use a pack of neodymium magnets, as I use them to stick to the drywall screw/nail heads, it also means you don't have to mark the walls with a pencil.
That M12 Surge is also my favorite tool I think I've ever purchased. It's between that, and the Dewalt 12V Brushless Screwdriver. Between those 2, they handle almost everything.
Agreed about BIFL. When starting out, and either short on funds, or unsure how much you'll use which tools, I'd complement that philosophy with buying used. So many solid tools with plenty of life to be had at tool swaps, garage sales, etc. And I'll probably never replace my 50+ year old nail setters, center punches, pipe wrench, etc. The designs are classic, and (for the most part) haven't really changed since then. And you can even score some on same great electric tools... my first drill press was a used Delta, before I had any business owning a Delta...
Great call on used tools. 100% agree
Wiha slimline insulated bit set with the pico finish insulated blade holder, and the standard size insulated blade holder is a great pick for compact insulated screwdriver work. Pick up a small leather pouch to keep bits in, load in your regular use bits and it takes up almost no space. The kit i bought was around $230 and I would buy it another 5 times if I had to.
Yes! I almost returned a Milwaukee cobalt drill bit set before even trying it out, because the case is so bad. Terrible labeling. Painful to get the bits in and out. But then I finally tried one of the bits, and it's so good. Swapping them out into an old case makes so much sense!
Yeah, dunno why I hadn’t thought of it earlier. I always had a drill case, bit case, and neither was right. Just pick a good case and load it up yourself
I use a StudBuddy stud finder. It's essentially just a really strong magnet that finds screw/nail heads. It works great on drywall. You mentioned plaster though, don't know how well it would work there.. It's pretty small though, might be worth throwing in the bag anyway.
Yeah, I was trying to remember what is called. I have a rare earth magnet in my kit that finds the screws holding on the gyprock. You just need to find 1, & measure out from there
Great tools, the M12 Surge kills. Love Wera and Wiha, Klein also makes quality stuff.
I got tired of using a bucket for all my tools, so I searched for "tool kits" and came across your original and this V2 video. I was impressed with your video so much that I went all in! A guy can't have too many tools, so I got just about everything except the meter and measuring items (but of course I had to have the Milwaukee driver!) and it ran about $1115 including taxes. I did get both SAE and metric Wera sets so that added a bit ... The next few days will be like Christmas ;-) Thanks for all your efforts to put a video like this together!
Wow, that will be an amazing Amazon delivery!
Great setup..one of the best I have seen
Exceptionally useful video, thanks for putting something so thorough together. The spreadsheet of links is the icing on the cake!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, sweet kit! I'll definitely buy some of those through your links. Great work
Thanks, I really appreciate that. I watch your channel all the time so that’s high praise.
@@todd.parker - That's awesome to hear, thank you. (I just bought a *ton* of stuff through your links, thanks again for all your hard work putting this clean and efficient video together.)
What a beautiful set of tools. Great selection of "Knipex" as well, i have an almost identical setup. I work on electrical. All I can recommend to you is a vessel electric screwdriver for light screwing/fine electrical work, smaller than dremel driver and light weight, wont strip fine screws and can be used manually as a hand driver. For when my m12 series is just too powerful/cumbersome.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for sharing!!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a studbuddy magnetic studfinder. Never failed to find a stud and also handy for knowing where the screws are.
cheap tool definitely has its places, knowing what to use for what application is key. great video and showing all the options we have nowadays !
I can tell this channel is going to keep my credit card busy… Dammit😜
Very much appreciate your closing sentiments. When starting out: Buying a small selection of higher quality tools is absolutely the right way of doing things. You can still buy yourself the initial "beater" tools first, but use this as a guide to work out what you use most. Get quality versions of THOSE tools. Expand later when you requirements change and you're able to earn/save more.
Subbed - the Knipex pronunciation gag got me. Great way to shut down hecklers.
This is an incredible video. I have always been intimidated by buying quality (but pricey) tools, so I always resorted to purchasing the cheapest Husky set I found on the shelf. I have a 40-pound tool bag stuffed with tools and sets I NEVER use! This guide has been incredibly insightful, and I'm super excited to upgrade my EDC Toolkit with some of your tool recommendations. Thank You!
Thanks! You know, that’s exactly why I started making these tool videos. I kept buying random tools and kits I didn’t need from big box stores and wanted to boil it down to just the stuff I need as an average guy who doesn’t work on cars (wrenches and a million sockets look cool but aren’t needed). Turns out, you don’t need that much so you can invest in better stuff where it matters.
Buy a particular tool when you need it. Saves buying big 'deal' boxes. I must admit, I'm a sucker for a deal.
The twin grips are the underrated add here. Since adding them to my tool bag, they've been my first choice when tackling almost anything pliers related.
Those Knipex Twin Grips are great. Use them far more than I imagined.
I recommend klein's stubby, im an electrician and I never leave home without it in my pocket. The best feature is that it extends and almost feels like a regular sized screwdriver.... also, ill go ahead and say it. Wera is the $hit :).
Which specific stubby do you have
‘Knipex’ 🤣🤣. Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.
Just a heads up you meter has a built in non contact voltage setting, "ncv" I love that meter for when im servicing A/C systems. Not my main meter, but a handy dependable meter for its size
Great Vid. Thanks! I have an ancient Stanley 77-255 stud finder that works great in plaster. It has three depth settings, and my old lath and plaster house gave it a workout. Score on the Knipex overdub. The nipex police are out in force on KZhead.
Super video Todd. Haven’t seen one as good as this on tools. 😊
Thanks 👍
Vaco, who is owned by Klein, makes an identical flip socket set in metric. The sockets are even interchangeable from the Klein to the Vaco. Great stuff!
I have many of the same tools as you and agree with your selections. I recommend the Sofirn IF23 flashlight if you can fit a slightly larger flashlight - it is USB C rechargeable and doubles as a battery bank. It has a 4000lm main light and a 1000lm side light that can be used as a work light. Also recommend using a cheap rechargeable headlamp with the LED band on the front and the regular light on the side - the front wide band is great for working on stuff.
Sounds like a nice upgrade, this is a cheap-o flashlight
In response to the Stud Finder, I use a Zircon HD55. Works well, and has current detection so that electrocution is avoided.
Enjoyed video nice tool collection. I’m going to pick up a couple things you showed 👍
I have a very similar tool kit in a veto open style tool bag, the medium sized one otmc I believe. My 1/4” zyklop set has pretty much replaced my tool check plus which I never thought would happen. I use a 3/8 zyklop and it’s a full set of both mm and sae which are kept vertically in the center compartment, fits perfect but definitely makes the setup bigger and heavier then what you have.
Thanks for sharing!
Very comprehensive tools bag, the tools are so clean as if they were never used.
Don't want to scratch 'em
nothing feels better than when you build your own toolkit, ive built mine up over a few years and love my knipex tools, the pliers wrench gets used a lot.
Yeah, I like knowing why each thing is there and that I made the best choice for my needs.
Was planning on trying to make a kit and this was so helpful. One tool that is a must for my bad is a rubber mallet it seems i always find a use for it
Good call. Would be nice to find a rubber cover for my hammer to avoid carrying 2
This is a great kit that is focused on "best of breed" tools to make life easier when doing projects. I have most of these tools and all are great and worth the investment IMO. Great video!
So glad it was useful. I got so many recommendations from my last video,, I needed to do an update. Feeling really dialed in (for me)
Recently added that Klein stick with the sockets myself. Great piece. Get a little 6 or 8" alligator locking pliers. It's like a third hand.
Hello from France, and thank you for this content. I use mostly the same tools and I confirm that they are of excellent quality. Besides, my toolbox resembles 85% of your composition. In the top !
Excellent, glad we have similar taste in tools
Nitecore makes a nice little combo lantern/flashlight/powerbank that I love for dark corners and a phone battery backup.
Great kit. The Estwing caught my eye in the thumbnail as I used to play Little League ball across the street from their plant. We could feel the ground bounce from the massive drop forges. I also have a bunch of their tools, many of which are 40+ years old.
Cool story!
Among the 5 tools I use the most is a 10" Japanese prybar. I have one like yours myself, but I never use it. Another of my 5 most used tools is a Knipex Concreters' Nipper. A card scraper is another one.
Knipex pliers in general are elite!
Good video I am constantly looking to make things better and easier to carry around. Your bag is really impressive at only 17 lbs completely full. Very tempting to set my go to tool bag up this way for rentals
A set of tiny zip ties in different colors is very useful for a multitude of tasks. I use them to identify cables in a double socket where the cables are all the same color and I want to just replace the socket without changing the wiring.
Best stud finder, even in plaster, is a super strong magnet such as The Stud Buddy or the Rack-A-Tiers stud ball. It finds the fasteners holding the drywall or the lathe to the studs.
I love the Surge. I bought the Milwaukee Installation driver in my search for a soft hitting driver that wouldn’t strip Delicate screws after stripping the screw on the tip of a stem & having to empty my entire linen closet to get the stem out!! What I really needed was the Surge bc of the very controllable variable speed control. & it’s quiet to boot. I have Walabot instead of the Zircon, which makes you 2nd guess all the time. I don’t use a measuring tape. I find it more useful to use a laser distance finder (Huepar) & for anything under 6’ I use a folding ruler (Hultafors A61). The best wire strippers are knipex. The Precistrip or my fav the knipex 12 12 13 I like the Veto idea of keeping by the bench & using the contents than just doing a grab & go when needed.
Awesome, thanks for all the recs!
I'm going to make this kit, this is a handyman wet dream set up
Franklin sensor dector is real good find one that has the electrical detector version also there are more lights it's fast to detect studs pretty accurate
That's one well set-up tool kit!
Really great video! Thank you for sharing! 👌Great choices and rationale.
Glad it was helpful!
LOVE IT! I like how the Wera bits will fit a variety of drivers, that's really important but hard to find. While I love Klein tools, their multi-bit drivers don't really work with well with standard bit sets. I 100% DO NOT appreciate Klein doing this. They need to make their tools work with standard sized bits cuz we've all got millions of them and don't need more. Also I saw a mini Knipex dual plier set on Amazon. It has the pliers wrench and cobra pliers but in the smaller size. Anyways great vid and I really love this whole set. Well done.
Nice kit! We have many of the same tools. I've got my eye in that Wera super dooper ratchet thingy as well as the small saw. I've been looking for a good multi blade handle as the Lenox version is crap. ✌🏼
I was looking add a similar saw. Why is the Lenox crap?
The knipex pronunciation segment was great 😂 also I really appreciate the organization of the parts list that matches the video order. Keep it up Todd 👍
Thanks! That darn list took forever to make, glad it was helpful
Im digging the 80's themed, video game sounds. Lol good video.
Thanks! I’m nostalgic for all that 80’s goodness
A useful piece and the closest I have seen yet for my own needs. I work on industrial printers and frequently have to travel by air. So I need something compact that closes completely with minimal empty space, as it has to go in checked luggage. My solution has been a "tactical" admin bag with several small molle pouches attached. I use a Fluke 101 for a meter. Nice and small with replaceable leads, which is important for me as I often need to get leads into very tiny connectors. It doesn't do amperage, however. But when I thought about it, I've never had to check current in the sort of troubleshooting I do. I saw a few tools in your bag that were very familiar, and a couple of others that I will consider obtaining. For flashlights, I like the "Slim" series from Nebo. Strong magnets on the bases, so I can attach them almost anywhere on the frame of the equipment. If I need a tool that I don't normally carry, I can always find a Home Depot wherever I am.
Well done kit!
Nice selection, I have the Wera tool check set and was disappointed when the bits rusted very quickly and I have found that, in other of my Wera sets that include bits.
Huh, that’s bad. My Wera bit have gotten wet quite a few times without rusting but they get dried out soon after,, maybe that’s the difference?
A great set of tools. Have to say that I outfitted my older boy with a new quality tool for each birthday and Christmas. Now that he’s a young adult living on his own, he seriously appreciates them. I’m sure at the time he would have preferred a new video game but I just kept on preparing him for adulthood. He’s the go to guy for all his friends who appreciate his tools. It also means I don’t have to “loan out” my nice tools because he has his own. 😁
I’ve been starting to do the same thing and that was one of the inspirations for this video. If you wanted to start building a kit, where is the best place to start?
The basics are always great but for my son I started with a nice precision bit set. We built his first computer together and he clearly liked the one we used. So I got him a nice set as a stocking stuffer. From there I added tools we used to fix his electric scooter, then his first car and now his first rental house.
Knipex, Wera ... good stuff!
I bought that same Dewalt bit kit last year....I had to laugh when you had Milwaukee stuff in it. The Dewalt bits were garbage... They stripped out so easily, even when screwing normal screws into my fence! I swapped it out for a Makita bit kit and I've been much happier! You are making me reach for my Wallet, Todd! LOL
Ha, yeah I can never get the bits out of the Milwaukee cases but they are better imo. I wish i had only bought these tools instead of all the stuff I tried over the years. The comments are tricky me because everyone gives me great ideas on more stuff to buy and it’s hard to resist. Having to make ally up what I’ve spent will keep my wallet closed.
@@todd.parker Superb tool kit sir ... Great video..thanks .,, I will be getting the multi blade saw ..
Nice set of quality tools!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Milwaukee came out with new packou ready bit cases that are awesome and now all the bits are easy to reach without hurting yourself 🙏🏻
I have many of the same tools you have, in a heavier Veto backpack. I will say after spending (hundreds? thousands?) on various European hand tools, I have banished all my Wera tools to auxiliary kits in favor of PB Swiss, Wiha, Felo, and others. Wera makes great little organizer cases though. Love the blade holder handle; will need to check that out. Some recent "life changing" tools I have come across recently that you might look at: Tsunoda zip tie flush cutter (~$20) Klein 56403 LED light (~$40) Klein 11061 Wire Stripper (~$20) Malco Eagle Grip 7" Vice Grips (~$40)
Sweet, thanks for the ideas!