Mechanics must have Tools

Neilsen CT0126 6-32 mm Combination Spanner Set – Red (25-Piece)

Spanners / Wrenches:

Ok all you mechanics out there we must start with the obvious and this has to be Spanners, Starting with combination spanners and Ring Spanners.
Another one is the double open ended, but these days most searches will end up at the Combination Spanners.

Screwdrivers:An absolute must for any Mechanic is of course a decent set of Screwdrivers, if you can buy a good set that has everything including,  Phillips, Flat Blade, Pozi Drive, Cross Head and Torques Screwdrivers, then you just about have it covered.

Sockets:Usually bought as a set to make up a major part of any Mechanics Tool Kit, the varieties available nowadays are extensive to say the least.

They vary from £15 cheapo sets to Socket sets that range into the Hundreds of Pounds, so something for everybody.

The basics of any socket set should include a Ratchet, Sockets, T Bar, Short and Long Extension and more often than not you will also have a couple of Spark Plug Sockets and a Universal Joint.

Allen Keys:More often than not when you buy a Socket set these days they have chucked in a set of Allen Keys, I must say unless you buy a good quality set of Allen Keys or better still Allen Key sockets you may find them to twist or even break very easily.

If you were unsure what these are then a simple explanation is they are a Hex drive L shaped tool, they can also come with a T Piece shaped handle or as a socket type driver.

Pliers & Side Cutters:

Always a standard pair of Pliers and a pair of long nose Pliers, add to this Side Cutting Pliers, I can say without doubt that like all tools its always best to go for good quality, even more so when it comes to Pliers of any type.

Nothing worse than ending up with long BENT Nose Pliers that grip nothing.

Hammers & Punches:

Hammers are an absolute essential tool for any mechanic to have in their tool kit, its not always just using a Spanner or Screwdriver as sometimes you will need to give something a good clout with a Hammer

It is very normal to see a Mechanic wielding a Hammer, another addition to the Kit has to be a good Punch Set for driving pins and bolts out etc.

Odds & Sodds:

If you buy a tool Set that’s already loaded with Tools then quite often you will end up with a shed load of additional pieces of Kit, some good , and some not so good.

Some additional items could be Scissors, Electrical Pliers, Insulation Tape, Plastic Ties, Cutting Tools, Gloves, Goggles etc etc.

OK enough for this Post

I hope this is of some use, if you would like me to talk about anything specific regarding Tools then please make a comment.

Thanks for taking the time to read this

Cheers, George.