wagner Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 What are the "must have" hand tools for working on/building a race car? If you were stocking a brand new shop, what would you be adding to your shopping cart? This is for a shop that is doing everything to build a race car but paint and body work? Asking for a project that I just got added to at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Beer fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Lift BIG Air Compressor :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 A qualified mechanic and fabricator to keep in the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 This wouldn't happen to be something to do with the OTHER thing you just posted about this morning would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Wifi and a space for a laptop for you-tube how to's Lift Air compressor and air tools Torque wrench wrenches with the ratcheting action PB Blaster Big breaker bar BFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 This wouldn't happen to be something to do with the OTHER thing you just posted about this morning would it? Maybe.... Trying to nail down a list of stuff so we don't forget anything. You should see the fabrication tools list we are coming up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) http://www.constructionprotips.com/tools-materials/the-top-automotive-tools-every-mechanic-needs/ That or if budget is no issue, the entire tool/equipment section of the Jegs catalog would be perfect lol. Edited February 7, 2018 by Red Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Lift would be first on the list. Electric impacts (Milwaukee impacts are tits), a press, big air compressor, media blaster (would be nice to have around), welder, all the basic hand tools you would need. Specality tools can be purchased as needed cause you never know what all you will need for specialty tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 TV, the bigger and higher the resolution the better. Pulling up PDF diagrams, YouTube Videos, etc is commonplace in the garage now. Love the one in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 a drawer full of 10mm sockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Maybe.... Trying to nail down a list of stuff so we don't forget anything. You should see the fabrication tools list we are coming up with Question, will there be any sort of equipment for machining/creating or no? Lathes, valve manchines, head resurfacing equipment... some of us go a bit beyond bolting parts on, hand tools, and "the basics" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Spring compressor (suspension related) Large press (wheel bearings, etc....) Small lathe Drill Press Media blaster Short - off the top of my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 My favorite tool is the Milwaukee electric ratchet. The new Fuel ones are even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 220 power. Welding station. Not just a roll around 110 mig and a helmet, but an actual welding table with vise, magnet angle braces, at least a mig 220 or a tig if the person has the skills. Also an oxy setup with an airline body for braising and cutting. Manual bending brake Tubing bender. Band saw with metal cutting blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 In a purely hypothetical question, will their be machining equipment in this garage? Or are we keeping this as a parts installation / fitment / send it kind of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 My opinion would a good compressor, a 2 post lift and a great air impact driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 No one said a sturdy bench and a good vise. That and a BFH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 a drawer full of 10mm sockets 2 drawers to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Two items I did not see mentioned: Bead Blast Cabinet (w/vacuum) Parts Washer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Duplicate of every hand and air tool I have at work. Large screw drive air compressor 2-post hoist 4 post drive on hoist w/ alignment setup Tire machine and balancer welder plasma cutter parts washer transmission bench engine stands engine crane tranny jack multiple floor jacks and jack stands 30+ ton shop press multiple screw jacks dealer level scan tools computer/internet strut compressor heat and AC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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