Tools I wish I bought years ago: My toolkit v2

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Күн бұрын

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:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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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
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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

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@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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

@edwardwilliams9185 6 ай бұрын

I wanted one of those Toolan hand saws, but it is £40 on Amazon UK. Wild!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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.

@edwardwilliams9185 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@renesalinas9491 6 ай бұрын

I Ordered a Velocity Pro Gear Rough 2.0 Bag from UK to germany and payed 60€ on Taxes and toll @@edwardwilliams9185

@asoma64 5 ай бұрын

Might be a weird request but could you post pics or videos on how you organized it

@saeklin 5 ай бұрын

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.

@booneatbulls4103 4 ай бұрын

If you work outdoors it’s also a toilet

@taylorcoleman8097 2 ай бұрын

stool as well

@powerplayer75 2 ай бұрын

Hat

@suntzu6122 2 ай бұрын

Literal drum.

@TheRealMrLaserCutter 2 ай бұрын

Bloody love a bucket

@meymoto4810 6 ай бұрын

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.

@TheKajunkat 6 ай бұрын

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.

@johnlocke_1 3 ай бұрын

That's genius. Great tip!

@stringlarson1247 2 ай бұрын

@@TheKajunkat I have a magnetic Craftsman(?) dish for holding parts on the bench. I didn't know there was a collapsable.

@eastonwilliams1722 2 ай бұрын

@@TheKajunkati feel like that would get annoying to clean

@Bobo-ox7fj Ай бұрын

@@stringlarson1247 They're all collapsible once.

@mattd.8775 4 ай бұрын

I'm a CNC machinist by trade and those Knipex parallel pliers are the best pliers to ever grace this earth.

@johnrhodes3350 3 ай бұрын

Just for use around the home they are my favourite. Closely followed by Vessel megadora 980 impacta JIS Japanese Industrial Standard screwdriver

@TommiHonkonen 3 ай бұрын

I CNC for money at work too

@Volkbrecht 2 ай бұрын

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...

@stringlarson1247 2 ай бұрын

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.

@damienbates 2 ай бұрын

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. 😁

@todd.parker 2 ай бұрын

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?

@damienbates 2 ай бұрын

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.

@SusiesRepeat 21 күн бұрын

I can’t wait for my grand son to be able to use tools. Knipex and Wera here we come.

@caseyhoke2362 6 ай бұрын

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.

@hovig 6 ай бұрын

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.

@camerontechstuffs 6 ай бұрын

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.

@ACoustaDC 6 ай бұрын

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.

@MrDochorrible 2 ай бұрын

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

@CarstenWolfram 2 ай бұрын

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.

@pauldaufen309 6 ай бұрын

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.

@vicpetrishak7705 5 ай бұрын

Friends laugh at me , my tool storage is a six gallon bucket with a lid , also used as a stool . Full small and large Toyo tool boxes placed within . Vessel has quality and affordable tools . Very Clear and Concise

@TheDunnjo57 3 ай бұрын

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.

@brentott6225 6 ай бұрын

Nice set up! You definitely have a wide variety of tools that actually fit into a fairly small package. Well done!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad it was useful!

@timkrouse345 6 ай бұрын

...and clearly doesn't use any of them 😆. j/k - I try to keep my tools spotless as well (at least most of them) 👍

@maxillariadendrobulum4079 6 күн бұрын

I’m in the process of building a home/hobbyist tool kit from scratch, and this was super helpful for and inspiring! I really appreciate all the time you put into making this. ❤

@todd.parker 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your generosity, glad you liked the video

@AmandaWoolsey 6 ай бұрын

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

@isellchickens 6 ай бұрын

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!

@dmbassett 5 ай бұрын

I can tell this channel is going to keep my credit card busy… Dammit😜

@ozzmann3217 6 ай бұрын

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

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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

@chadharvey 5 ай бұрын

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.

@robert.j.forrest Ай бұрын

This is almost definitely the MOST VALUABLE video for a new (or newly organized) DIYer I've ever seen. AMAZING WORK

@tin1551 5 ай бұрын

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.

@todd.parker 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wongster3000 6 ай бұрын

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.

@meymoto4810 6 ай бұрын

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.

@strenfoo7396 6 ай бұрын

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.

@patrickweckermann9121 6 ай бұрын

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.....

@dsgamecube 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@millibarman 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Drpepperspray1010 Ай бұрын

Sounds like you haven’t slept in years just to find the perfect tools

@user-lk8cp1df6z Ай бұрын

Haha I have lost sleep too

@dillonbascom Күн бұрын

Sleep when you’re dead

@brianstollings6416 Ай бұрын

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.

@billsmith8339 4 ай бұрын

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!

@todd.parker 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that will be an amazing Amazon delivery!

@jbones2121 2 ай бұрын

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!

@OneGold_777 6 ай бұрын

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

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

You’ll really like the Veto. Nothing else has the kind of organization they offer

@MG-bv1vl 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, for taking the time and putting together the spreadsheet with the all the links and prices!

@todd.parker 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@FowlerAskew 6 ай бұрын

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

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Wait you can set this to default to DC!?

@blueclaymations 5 ай бұрын

@@todd.parker Also it contains a non-contact voltage mode (the upper setting of the dial)

@smeten101 5 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this video, balance of tools and weight is important and often overlooked. Thanks for the spreadsheet.

@MattLitkeRacing 6 ай бұрын

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

@colloidalsilver5274 Ай бұрын

I like how very well thought out your set up is.

@todd.parker Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@fezwhy 6 ай бұрын

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.

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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.

@davidlewis1886 5 ай бұрын

Subbed - the Knipex pronunciation gag got me. Great way to shut down hecklers.

@xferme 5 ай бұрын

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.

@lmlm2500 4 ай бұрын

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.

@iplayzthegames6968 6 ай бұрын

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

@Captmorgann 3 ай бұрын

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.

@HughPecon 6 ай бұрын

That is an excellent setup. Well done.

@rustydogrustydog9191 6 ай бұрын

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.

@J.Wick. 5 ай бұрын

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.

@Issicilies 6 ай бұрын

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

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@ryanwhite5482 Ай бұрын

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.

@adamboyle193 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Brian-Burke 5 ай бұрын

I just found your channel yesterday and I love it. You and I have very similar opinions on tools, especially buying quality. Subscribed!

@fabbro9999 6 ай бұрын

Great tools, the M12 Surge kills. Love Wera and Wiha, Klein also makes quality stuff.

@armedbobery4879 5 күн бұрын

Best advise I ever had gotten when trying to find a stud, use any stud finder, but then follow that up with a decent grade magnet. Run the magnet where the stud finder says there is a stud and see if the magnet snags on that line. If it does then there are screws there and likely there is actually a stud there. Stud finders with electrical or even better yet water pipe detectors are better too.

@willb3018 6 ай бұрын

Those Knipex Twin Grips are great. Use them far more than I imagined.

@bruceclyne5254 5 ай бұрын

Nice job. The spread sheet is awesome!👏

@xSpaceInvader Ай бұрын

Now I have to start pronouncing "Knife" as Kah-nife.

@charlottecunninghammtb 3 ай бұрын

‘Knipex’ 🤣🤣. Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

@paytoncash3285 5 ай бұрын

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.

@alittax 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience!

@jsavage22 6 ай бұрын

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 :).

@asoma64 4 ай бұрын

Which specific stubby do you have

@steve99912 4 ай бұрын

Great setup..one of the best I have seen

@EnnTomi1 2 ай бұрын

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 !

@SilentEarthMovers 6 ай бұрын

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...

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Great call on used tools. 100% agree

@Phleanix 5 ай бұрын

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.

@michaelprovenzano1895 2 ай бұрын

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!

@oliverallen5324 6 ай бұрын

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!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Veto makes great bags because of the organization. I hate those big bags where you just chuck your tools down a hole

@thomasalison6188 5 ай бұрын

Nice selection of tools! Thanks for the review!

@romasato 5 ай бұрын

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.

@briangrady365 3 ай бұрын

I have a studbuddy magnetic studfinder. Never failed to find a stud and also handy for knowing where the screws are.

@jayjayhooksch1 6 ай бұрын

I used to carry a kit like this, it was very enjoyable to kit and build out. However I eventually came to despise it; it was just too heavy. Now I keep a small bag near my tool chests and fill it with the tools I need for whatever specific task I'm going to tackle that day. Then when I'm finished all of the tools get returned to their spots in my chests. It is a bit more time consuming but it beats lugging 60lbs of tools up and down multiple stairs to hang a picture at my mother in law's house.

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I get so mad when I need to make multiple trips to do a basic task like hanging a photo or unclogging a sink and for that, this is perfect. As part of this, I’ve been whittling down my tools so this isn’t a grab and go kit, it’s now My Tools and just grab extra things like the Surge, jigsaw, 3/8” rackets, or electrical tools for bigger projects so I’ll probably stick with it. That mindset shift changed everything for me but if you’re someone who needs a lot of tools (mechanic, trades) then it’s a different story

@Clint3029 6 ай бұрын

An amazing kit! Really appreciate your video and all of the links.

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@SykesAJ 2 ай бұрын

Exceptionally useful video, thanks for putting something so thorough together. The spreadsheet of links is the icing on the cake!

@todd.parker 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MapleMoose42 10 күн бұрын

Great set of tools! I would add three things: 1) small square, 2) 3/4" Chisel, 3) small f-clamp.

@todd.parker 10 күн бұрын

Great tip!

@inxile88 6 ай бұрын

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

@mountainbearoutdoors 6 ай бұрын

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.

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I like knowing why each thing is there and that I made the best choice for my needs.

@SilentEarthMovers 6 ай бұрын

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!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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

@audiquattro3963 3 ай бұрын

Nice kit. OLFA 9766 Scissors would be a good upgrade on your shears.

@jmh033089 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to make this kit, this is a handyman wet dream set up

@DanielMores 2 ай бұрын

Knipex, Wera ... good stuff!

@bryanweaver53 5 ай бұрын

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.

@CamTracey 4 ай бұрын

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

@elbuggo 6 ай бұрын

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.

@PhilipBlank 2 ай бұрын

Not sure if I should be proud or embarrassed that every tool you showed I thought “Hey I already have that exact tool!” lol love the assortment! Item I’d highly recommend tossing in there is the ICON Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set, 35 Piece - Item 58074. Don’t love that it’s ICON, but it’s made by Facom Tools, absolutely love it, very high quality and I now have 2 sets!

@jontnoneya3404 5 ай бұрын

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.

@michaellindsay8934 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff I enjoy seeing this kind of content thank you for sharing your expertise

@gs7326 11 күн бұрын

this video is so well made, and i definitely appreciate the price list on gdocs, and the various tips you give. Good job

@todd.parker 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@digitalghost81 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed video nice tool collection. I’m going to pick up a couple things you showed 👍

@bpsdetailing8822 6 ай бұрын

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.

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a nice upgrade, this is a cheap-o flashlight

@DrinkingJK68 6 ай бұрын

Knipex pliers in general are elite!

@lastbesttool 6 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@AB-jm3iu 4 ай бұрын

Very comprehensive tools bag, the tools are so clean as if they were never used.

@todd.parker 3 ай бұрын

Don't want to scratch 'em

@jonathanarenberg9266 4 ай бұрын

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 👍

@todd.parker 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! That darn list took forever to make, glad it was helpful

@ToolsandTime 6 ай бұрын

That's one well set-up tool kit!

@thebloxxer22 6 ай бұрын

In response to the Stud Finder, I use a Zircon HD55. Works well, and has current detection so that electrocution is avoided.

@ZachRuizz 6 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for sharing!!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@russelldouglass9501 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. I love it. Perfect everyday tool setup.

@todd.parker 13 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 4 ай бұрын

I've come to the conclusion that I carry far more tools than necessary! Though I'm just a self-employed gardener, I get asked to do all manner of jobs, and try to be prepared for everything!

@oddwolfhaley 2 ай бұрын

Dude just packed my whole garage of tools into one pouch.

@erickleinwolterink3524 2 ай бұрын

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.

@midiyr 6 ай бұрын

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!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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.

@lmlm2500 4 ай бұрын

Buy a particular tool when you need it. Saves buying big 'deal' boxes. I must admit, I'm a sucker for a deal.

@ryanwhite5482 6 ай бұрын

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!

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

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

@ryanwhite5482 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@todd.parker 5 ай бұрын

@ryanwhite5482 awesome, I’m on Reddit and would like to see your setup

@ryanwhite5482 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@opulentcorners6277 3 ай бұрын

@@ryanwhite5482 nice! Where can we see it? How to find you?

@johnhoward6201 3 ай бұрын

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.

@MarcusCreates 6 ай бұрын

Super video Todd. Haven’t seen one as good as this on tools. 😊

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Andrew_Sherman 2 ай бұрын

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

@lolofrisson 6 ай бұрын

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 !

@todd.parker 6 ай бұрын

Excellent, glad we have similar taste in tools

@erickleinwolterink3524 2 ай бұрын

Nitecore makes a nice little combo lantern/flashlight/powerbank that I love for dark corners and a phone battery backup.

@YoSpiff 5 ай бұрын

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.