What would you have in your tool box?

Post by **Rob Bell** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:22 pm

I am thinking of putting together a traveling tool box to take to sprints and track days with Project Shed. Previously I didn't really bother, but I think that having a few tools for the "older F" is probably a good idea!

I expect to buy a few duplicates of tools I already have - a second socket set I already have; screw drivers; ratchet spanners etc.

I think that junior hack saw would be a good idea too.

Plus, gaffer tape, cable ties, a few assorted nuts and bolts, an alternator belt ...

Any other thoughts chaps?

jonaf · Post by **jonaf** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:57 pm

Multimeter, fuse tester + fuses, tyre pressure gauge, Leatherman tool, WD40...

richandpaula · Post by **richandpaula** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:07 pm

Your timing is spot on if your after some cheap tools for a second set - Aldi Special deals this week are mostly tool & car related.

Mike H · Post by **Mike H** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:41 pm

You mentioned an alternator belt in your list of 'tools' Rob. On that basis I'd also specifically include a spare expansion bottle cap and radiator bleed screw, along with a couple of jubilee clips towards each end of the size spectrum!

If you're contemplating any wheel swaps a torque wrench might be useful, and latex gloves are always useful along with rag and/or paper roll.....

I have a friend with a B who always, but always takes a trolley jack and club hammer on any significant journey or event. I'm not aware that he's ever needed either for himself but he's certainly loaned the trolley jack to others on more than one occasion

Helsbyman · Post by **Helsbyman** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:56 pm

And when you have packed all this it will be something you don't have [ sod's law ]

daz · Post by **daz** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:03 pm

I've always carried a small trolley jack in the boot of my car, it takes up no room & it's much easier to use than faffing around with scissor jacks etc, coming from a large family of mechanics I honestly thought this was normal until a friend at a show saw it & said he couldn't believe I carried a trolley jack around

MaddAussie · Post by **MaddAussie** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:09 pm

2nd Vote for a torque wrench

idrawcad · Post by **idrawcad** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:46 pm

Axle stands, Stanley knife (Other makes are available), Small file, emery cloth and a tube of strong/supa glue

Post by **Rob Bell** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:18 pm

Mike, Mark, I do actually have a torque wrench I tend to keep in the car - it's a clever one because to reverse it you push out the square peg drive from one side and then re-instal it the other way. That way you can actually use the 'wrench to undo as well as do-up the wheel nuts without fear of damaging the mechanism! Also handy for other sockets on a 1/2" drive

Perhaps I should invest in another trolley jack? I took my low-level trolley jack - it's a Clarke 1.25 tonne jobbie - to my last track day, but it is a bit big. A Halfords type would be fine 99% of the time - so perhaps time to invest in another Daz, Mike?

Great thought on the axle stands Chris. I actually have 3 pairs believe it or not. Curiously I found it to be the minimum number required when working on a car without wheels

Stanley knife, small file, emery cloth and an adhesive... brilliant! I have never found Superglue to be very "super" - so I think I'd use either epoxy resin or perhaps liquid metal? Not tried the latter, but it might prove useful?

Mike, the other spare parts are very sensible! I really should have them in my garage, but in fact I don't!

I must go and buy these and pop them in the tool box

Jon, thanks. I usually put in a footpump with a pressure gauge in the car, so that's covered. Multimeter? Hadn't really thought about that: probably a very good idea!

I think I should probably pop in some thread lock and copper grease to the box as well.

And yes, you say helsbyman, I can pretty much guarantee the one thing I'll need will be the one thing I've left behind...

But a great list so far - thanks so much!

MaddAussie · Post by **MaddAussie** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:52 pm

Self vulcanising rubber tape for any quick and dirty hose fixes?

mgfsoldier · Post by **mgfsoldier** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:05 pm

A assortment of common sockets/spanners and a medium phillips and posi screwdriver. Electrical tape. Allen/torx key sets. All in a canvas bag along with a footpump all live under my bonnet 365

mgfsoldier · Post by **mgfsoldier** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:05 pm

Dont forget a tow rope and jump leads and spare bulbs/fuses

Mike H · Post by **Mike H** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:15 pm

mgfsoldier wrote:Dont forget a tow rope and jump leads.......

Ever the optimist

mgfsoldier · Post by **mgfsoldier** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:25 pm

I have never needed it for any car ibhave owned but have towed and jumped a ridiculous amount in my time.

robbie1003 · Post by **robbie1003** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:14 pm

I am surprised nobody has mentioned a 3lb lump hammer yet.

chrisrigby · Post by **chrisrigby** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:16 pm

I would have an emissions tester... And a midget who was MOT qualified...

mgfsoldier · Post by **mgfsoldier** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:25 pm

robbie1003 wrote:I am surprised nobody has mentioned a 3lb lump hammer yet.

Thought that was a given

cath's mg · Post by **cath's mg** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:51 pm

Rob Bell wrote:I am thinking of putting together a traveling tool box to take to sprints and track days with Project Shed.

Bloody hell Rob, how big is your tool box

If its big enough to fit this lot in, you had better make a monster truck your next project to haul it about

Gary

robbie1003 · Post by **robbie1003** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:42 pm

cath's mg wrote:
Rob Bell wrote:I am thinking of putting together a traveling tool box to take to sprints and track days with Project Shed.
Bloody hell Rob, how big is your tool box
If its big enough to fit this lot in, you had better make a monster truck your next project to haul it about

Gary

why do you need a tool box for a big hammer, don't need owtelse!

must say I have a massive tool box but its at work, my emergency box in the f is one I allso carry in the slummy everyday car (grand Cherokee v8 so is a bit of a monster) when we go further than local, iam looking at doing a downsizing one for the f as its quite a bit easier to sort with basic tools, if basic tools arnt enough its obviously too bigger job to do at roadside. must say I have had to invest in some strange looking bulbs as spares for the jeep as the Americans cant do anything normal. cable ties, 8 10 12 13 14 15 17 spanners, 7 8 10 13 14 17 socket and obvious ratchet, reversible screwdriver(from Vauxhall) are very usefull, fuses, insulation tape, pliers, length of wire, also carry small tyre compressor as its easier catching a puncture early or blowing up in a dodgy area then dragging out the spare (bearing in mind jeep doesn't carry spare as lpg tank is fitted so also carry emergency repair kit), and a tow rope.

Post by **Rob Bell** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:30 am

Well certain things won't fit into the tool box - trolley jack, axle stands, torque wrench. Socket set has it's own case. Everything else should fit into a metal tool box? They fit nicely into the boot floor recess

I can't think of anything else to add to that list - so I reckon I'll start collecting the shopping list

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