Besides the obvious standard tools….wrench set (metric also!), ratchets, mallets, vice grips, etc…. there are a few tools and products I’ve found to be invaluable. Now, we’re not talking about breaking the bank here, just cheap everyday standard stuff that you may find yourself using all the time.
- T-handle allen wrench set
- Chain tool (quality combo breaker/riveter type) (motorcycle only item)
- Vise
- Cheater bar / pry bar (besides the fancy one that fits to sockets, I have a 16″-18” long axle from an old motorcycle I owned. ..it allows me to place over any tool for quick extra leverage)
- Dremel type rotary tool
- Digital multimeter / (or easier, just a 12volt test light)
- Blue painter’s (masking) tape.
- Ziploc snack bags (not for animal crackers, but for keeping hardware together that belongs together)
- Black Marker (to identify those bags, or write on the painters tape)
- Zip-ties!
- Rubber gloves
- Work gloves (Mechanix type)
- Respirator (even if it’s the cheap white cover type)
- Dielectric grease (grease EVERY wire connection/plug)
- Copper Anti-Seize
- LocTite, loctite, loctite, loctite (Blue is universal)
- Carb Cleaner (Spray and bucket)
- Brake Cleaner
- WD-40
- Liquid Wrench/PB blaster
These are just off the top of my head (or top of the bench) and there’s probably plenty I’m forgetting. Any you can add?
