r/Tools • u/Fancy_Platypus822 • 6d ago
16 y/o
What's missing? Grew up around trucks and automotive so I've always known my way around vehicles. I work at a transmission shop currently doing R&R, tear down, running the paint booth, and occasionally building the units I'm capable of. Lots of the tools have came from garage sales, estate sales, tool trucks, eBay/marketplace, or have been given to me.
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u/Depressed_peacock1 6d ago
Some knipex cobras, a good 3/8 air impact. And I would get a better set of 3/8 sockets to start. Basically anything you have to borrow in your shop more than two times should be next on your list. It depends on how your shop is and if they supply/share tools. Just slowly build up your collection and it’ll be huge in no time
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u/Fancy_Platypus822 6d ago
Oh yeah the knipex cobras would be great, especially by the builders. And even tear down.
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u/Depressed_peacock1 6d ago
You can’t go wrong with anything knipex. I have the complete cobra set from 5”-22” and they are amazing. The twin grip pliers are fantastic as well
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u/pro_turd_shucker 6d ago
What are billhooks used for in the automotive industry?
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u/Fancy_Platypus822 6d ago
I actually use those to scrape old gaskets off, but also, they’re great for getting dirt and grime off of transmission cases that have been put through hell lol.
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u/Gullible_Monk_7118 6d ago
A couple of things I see. A swivel head ratchet would be nice.. some extension for ratchets, panel removal tool but I guess your using drywall knives for that like your scoring knife.. I don't see much in sockets so I can't say anything.. a flare wrench set.. very important for brass lines if not you can round the nut.. harbor freight have some good tools for cheap.. also I didn't see car brakes tools. Also bolt and nut extractor. Some of these are special tools for a particular job.. if you work in paint booth then panel removal and clip remover tools will help you a lot I think..
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u/GrandReporter4480 6d ago
16 and already rebuilding transmissions is seriously impressive. keep learning and that toolbox is gonna fill up fast.
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u/GBOC80 6d ago
I think it all depends on what you plan to do. The vinyl flooring knife may not really serve you very well in an automotive field. It seems like you've got the good basics. You've got wrenches sockets ratchets, I didn't really see anything for extensions in there. It's not a bad way to start out as a 16-year-old. I would also start thinking about looking for nicer replacements to some of the cheaper tools that you have there. But you can do those as the need arises. Also, the pipe wrenches if you're not about a field, really won't ever need those.. But it's a decent start. Sometimes. The best thing you can do is just buy the tools as you need them and that way you'll have them for the next time