what tools should i get...

[mrs.drginazz]

alright tryin to get all the power tools i'm goin to need....i already have a 220v welder, saw-zaw, and cut off wheel. what i am wondering is what else would be good for my garage for metal work...power tools and hand....let me know i got a few in my head but not sure if i really need so help would be nice....thanks:thumb:

[stratusrt01]

get an air compressor that will do anything you need, my big one died on me, so I'm working with a small one and hate it. A chop saw is nice to have, as is a drill press.

You can never have too many tools though, so the list is endless.

[Low F350]

How much you tryin to spend? Tools tend to get real expensive and addictive...

[JRock]

band aids. i always seem to need band aids. even when changing fuses, right Monster?

[Low F350]

Start with one of these then fill it up. Only takes 5 years or so.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/marendziuk/toolbox/DSC_0157.jpg
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[NissanXEPilot]

4 Good stands, a solid garage jack. I know it's not power tools, but thre are times when that peice of crap factory jack just aint gonna cut it. I also 2nd that comment on the chop saw. Look around at some pawn shops, you'll find some great deals there. An engraver too, when you get all those tools you'll want to mark them in case someone "borrows" them.

[Indecline]

you need to figure out what kind of metal work you'll be doin first. There is a million kind of tools that you "need". Your best bet is to strat out with the basics for the kind of work your doing and then go from there. And be careful when buying "cheap" tools, you never buy em once, LOL. I myself prefer to spend the extra money and get a real brand name tool with a company that actually stands behind their product. i.e. Snap-on , Cornwell , Mac, Craftsman (if you must, they got the best warranty because their shit WILL break), And Matco to name a few

[JRock]

lol yeah that craftsman lifetime warranty is cool for when you snap a ratchet in half trying to get a bolt loose.

[Low F350]

Also, companies like Snap-on, Mac and Matco will finance you plus allow you to trade in tools when you want to upgrade or just dont need a tool anymore.

[Indecline]

Also, companies like Snap-on, Mac and Matco will finance you plus allow you to trade in tools when you want to upgrade or just dont need a tool anymore.
Good point. I remember the first KRL box I bought for $3800 from snap on and he was like "can you do $30 a week?" and I was like " I love you Mr. Snap on man"

[Low F350]

First time I bought anything from Snap-on I financed over $3000 worth of tools for $25 a week. Part of the deal was a new Bluepoint toolbox for free.

[Ice]

yeah , what kind of metal work you gonna do?
frames more or sheet metal more...

samething applies to sheetmetal tools... dont cheap out on body hammers and stuff... those damn import bodyhammers and dollies are crap!
Martin and few others are good name brand bodytools... but little pricy, but you dont have to buy new ones every year ..

[Indecline]

lol yeah that craftsman lifetime warranty is cool for when you snap a ratchet in half trying to get a bolt loose.

I always found that the best use for a craftsman tool is as a paper weight. I value my knuckles too much to trust a craftsman tool on a bolt thats real tight. It's like when an electrician is working on high voltage power lines and he sweats cause he knows that he could be electrocuted at any second. Thats how I feel every time I see on of their tools.

[mrs.drginazz]

ya its gona be a bodydrop and backhalf

[ScottXGTR]

since indecline brought up electrical:
-a nice set of Klein crimpers
-wire stripper
-large gauge wire cutter
-good digital multimeter. Fluke is damn good, but expensive. craftsman offers full featured meters for a lot less cost.

you cant bag and bodydrop a truck without doing electrical. ;)

[drginazzhb92]

i was postin on the womans name my bad didn't notice....but i'm just trying to figure out what all i'm going to need so i can be ready and everything for when i pull it in the garauge i'm not on a scavinger hunt for crap like when i first bagged it...thanks guys

[Ice]

if you dont have a plasma cutter (like me) get a good torch setup , thats all i use for cutting heavy stuff most of the time, besides the Milling machine and lathe, but i cant just hold the frame up to the milling table and cut .. so i gotta use a torch.. haha...

good angle grinder.... i find 4.5" ok .. but i like using 6" disc/rocks most of the time....

make sure get some good measuring stuff... measuring tape, straight edge ruler , i have tons from 5" to 7' .... angle finder(protractor) , t-square , L-square, and few other stuff...
box of black sharpies, soap stones and paint markers and pencils...

i know thats not power stuff... but its something you will wont and never think of it untill you in the job.. lol

[broke$tatu$>tek]

you realy need some good lights, especially if you work in side ur garage..
you want to be able to see what ur doing. and also
a good shop vac, it comes in handy for everything.
don't forget eye and ear protection..its not about beeing a cool guy..
use eye protecion..

[Low F350]

Oh, and decide early on if you like air or electric tools. I prefer air but I do not have enough of a compressor at home so I have electric tools. At work I have all the air in the world so everything is air.

[Irongrave]

you might also want a metal chop saw, makes cuts on tube a lot nicer.

[drginazzhb92]

electric

[drginazzhb92]

thanks guys this will definitly help and ice thanks for the small stuff you brought up....i cant wait to start getting some tools and get my body on the ground this winter...keep them coming if you think of stuff

[Oden]

A Dremel comes in handy, too.

[O.G.Tierdrop]

crow bar and duct tape

[JRock]

fridge!

[drginazzhb92]

ya def on a fridge i need beer...lol

[mrs.drginazz]

haha..he means that..i will be out on black friday at 5 a.m. shopping for his power tools for his christmas presents..he won't be shopping for shit besides the bed... :rofl2:

[nissandoordragger]

eletric or air shears that can cut up o 14 gadge using cut off wheels to cut all you sheet metal sucks ass

[nissan1995]

since ur gonna do lots of frame stuff i would get some c-clams to hold everything steady till u get it welded in place

[drginazzhb92]

thanks guys