Must Have Tools for Mechanics: Home Garage Essentials

A mechanic is only as effective as his tools and this saying has been true for a very long time and especially now when both the tools and technology have become more advanced and by contrast a lot more important.

There are any number of issues that can arise in a home work space. Your automobile may require work, a home appliance or even garage door issues.

Here are some must-have tools for mechanics.

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What Tools Does Every Garage Need?

Hammer: This is a basic and one of the most important tools you will need in a garage that is used for a lot of things from nailing things to the wall to flattening unwanted bumps.

Level: They help keep something perfectly horizontal, vertical or at a 45-degree angle by using a unique system that indicates level using bubbles inside.

Wrenches: Used to grip and provide enough torque to turn certain objects. This is usually done to remove or secure them in place which is done very often in a garage.

Measuring tape: Very important for getting accurate readings on the sizes of various materials one would be working on.

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Screwdriver: A basic tool used for screwing in and unscrewing to secure or remove certain parts.

Pliers: Used for gripping, twisting or cutting wire with minimal force and much-needed accuracy.

Ratchet wrench: It is used to pull or push a bolt in one direction to loosen or tighten it.

Mechanical Jack: Makes use of a screw thread to lift heavy machinery that is otherwise impossible for humans to access.

Pry bars: These are used as levers for various purposes like lifting an object off the surface, separating two heavy objects or even removing a nail.

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Aligning bar: These are used to properly and accurately align things like bolts or screws so that the object in question is perfectly secured on both sides.

Stripper tool: it is used to remove the outer layer of a wire or a small fuel pipe and then replace it.

Wrench gun: This gun produces high torque which lets the user instantly remove lug nuts with minimal exertion.

Mini hook and Picks: These are used to remove seals, split pins or ‘O’ rings usually in an automobile but they have other use cases too.

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Digital torque wrench: This can be used to exert an exact amount of torque to the specified target.

Hydraulic jack: This uses liquid to create immense pressure in the hydraulic chamber and this allows it to lift very heavy objects such as automobiles.

Air ratchet: This tool makes use of an air motor to run the socket drive and is used for tightening or losing the bolts in automobiles.

Extension bars: These are incredibly handy when you’re working in confined or cramped spaces. They can help reach your ratchet into otherwise inaccessible areas.

Must Have Specialty Mechanic Tools

Air compressor: These are used to pump in high-pressure air which is necessary for the functioning of certain tools like gas cylinders or tires.

Pressure tester:

Laser thermometer: This is used to measure the temperature of a particular spot by using a laser to aim at the subject and read the heat output without the need for actual contact.

Heat gun: This device emits hot air that is used to melt thin sticky layers that are otherwise tricky to remove with brute force.

Socket adapters: These tools are used to turn an otherwise incompatible socket functional with your tools by adding an intermediate layer.

Conclusion

All these must-have tools for mechanics that are very important for day to day tasks and smooth operation of various equipment in the mechanic’s garage. If you’re someone who is new to being one or aspiring to be one, this would be a good place to start gathering the tools necessary for you to begin your career.