new guy and tools

[crazyscaper]

looking to buy handtools soon what are your must haves and what else do u own?

 

[tiedeman]

do you mean by handtools, landscaping tools, or machine maintenance tools?

 

[crazyscaper]

mechanics tools and stuff like that

 

[tiedeman]

All I can say is sockets, lots of sockets

 

[imograss]

Impact wrench, Air compressor, portable air tank, metric and standard ratchet set, wrenches, spear plug wrench, blade grinder/ balancer, plenty of wd40, carb cleaner, extra oil , filters, belts, blades for mowers. 4 way wrench for changing trailer tires ect.
Tim

 

[Danimal]

i just use my swiss army

 

[cntryboymc]

only buy quality tools,craftsman,snapon

 

[hole in one lco]

don't forget the good old test light electrical tape

 

[65hoss]

I assume by your original question you are asking about essential must have stuff to get you started??? At the beginning you don't have to get all that fancy expensive stuff.

Bare bones essentials:
Socket set
Wrench set (standard & metric)
Pull bar/breaker bar for blade bolts.
Screwdrivers
Plyers
Hammer
Grease gun
Extra set of spark plugs
Extra set of blades

If your just starting you don't need all the nice little toys, you can get by the old fashioned way. You can get the other stuff as time and money warrent it.