Set Metric Tool

Set Metric Tool

Automotive Tools – Starting your tool kit

The Automotive tools market is vast with 100's of specialised tools used for specific tasks like drive shaft wrenches, fuel injection sockets and valve spring compressors. And while specialist tools are very useful and necessary in many occasions there are basic hand tools that are required by mechanics and service technicians.  Below is a brief description of the basic hand tools that should start your tools collection.

Spanners / Wrenches
Spanners and wrenches are available in different sizes and come in standard and metric. It's advisable to have both in your tool collection.
Standard imperial spanner sizes are:
10 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 17 – 18 – 19 – 20 – 21 – 22mm
Standard metric spanner sizes are:
1/4" – 5/16" – 11/32" – 3/8" – 7/16" – 1/2" – 9/16" – 5/8" – 11/16" – 3/4" – 13/16" – 7/8"
may more sizes are available but you should buy a good set of the standard sizes and if extra sizes are needed buy them separately.

Sockets
Sockets are probable the most widely used tool by mechanics and come in to forms ether standard or deep. Used to undo and tighten bolts sockets are usually sold in sets of verifying sizes and are available in both metric and imperial. It is advisable to have both sizes available as cars do not have standardised bolts and you never know what size of bolt you will find next. Sockets are categorised by the fitting size for ratchets, torque wrenches ect. And are available in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" the most popular are 1/4" and 1/2" but there are many multi drive socket sets available that will give you a range of sizes and fittings that are ideal if you are starting out.  

Screwdrivers
There are many types of screwdriver available including specialist drives such as Tri-wing, Torq-set and Hexalobular however you are unlikely to come across most of the specialist drives unless you are working in very specific industries. The two standard screwdrivers are Philips and flat or straight head. It's advisable when buying screwdrivers to go for "impact screwdrivers" they have the shaft running all the way through the handle and allow much more torque to be applied.

Tool Box / Cabinets
What about keeping your tools? Tools can last a life time if you buy quality and look after them. And the biggest reason for having to re-buy tools is misplacing them. To start with a tool box or case will suffice and most tool sets come in storage cases but one your collection begins to grow its advisable to invest in a tool cabinet, they can become quite costly but if you buy a quality they will last your career.

When starting out you will probably be budget sensitive but try to but quality tools that will last rather than a set from a supermarket and over time build up your tool collection as you go.

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Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool for Jeep $9.99 7-piece wrench set;Metric;Stubby combination;Chrome vanadium steel Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool for Jeep

Stubby Metric Wrench Set by Performance Tool $9.99 7-piece wrench set;Metric;Stubby combination;Chrome vanadium steel

Metric Bubble Flaring Tool Set $109.95 ? Forms international standard bubble flare in one fast operation. Flares metric hydraulic brake lines used on European, Japanese and American automobiles and light trucks like the new Ford F150. This unique design makes flares on 4 sizes of tubing: 4.75 mm (3/16?), 6 mm, 8 mm and 10mm O.D. Will flare soft double wall steel tubing with a wall thickness up to .028?. Can also be used with soft copper and aluminum tubing. ? Set Contents: For soft steel or Bundy tubing 4.75 mm (3/16?), 6 mm, 8 mm or 10 mm O.D. tubing. Packaged in a blow molded case.By SK Hand Tool.

Tool Set by Performance Tool $43.99 119-piece multi-use tool set;Drop forged carbon steel polished and chrome plate;Pro-style ratchet with 3/8 in. and 1/4 in. drive;SAE and metric sockets and accessories Tool Set by Performance Tool

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Apex Tool Group KD80554 .38 in. Drive Deep Metric Socket Set $82.66 3/8 Drive Deep Metric Socket Set. Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available. Satisfaction Ensured. Huge selection to choose from.

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OTC Metric Double Flaring Tool Set with Cutter $95.95 ? Designed for metric, steel brake lines where double flaring is required? Also performs 45? single flares on 4mm, 4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm copper, aluminum, brass, and magnesium tubing? Includes the No. 6514 tubing cutter and adapters for double flaring 4mm, 4.75mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm tubing

Roadtech M3 Metric Cruiser Tool Kit $89.95 Cruz Tools Roadtech M3 Metric Cruiser Tool Kit Comprehensive tool set designed for metric cruisers Includes combination wrenches (10mm, 12mm, 14mm), 8" adjustable wrench, mini ratchet with 2" extension and sockets (8mm, 10mm, 12mm), hex keys (3mm-6mm), 6-in-1 screwdriver, 2-in-1 spark plug socket (5/8" x 13/16"), gap gauge, locking pliers, flashlight, electrical tape, cable ties, mechanics wire, threadlocker, WD-40 and tire pressure gauge All tools mechanic-grade Set comes in 3.5" x 9.5" roll-up polyester pouch

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Metric Allen Wrench Set $16.99 BikeMaster Metric Allen Wrench Set Make you life easier by having the right quality tools for the job. These Metric Allen Wrench set?are available?in 2 different length so you can tackle any mechanic work with ease and speed. The long hex wrenches come in handy for breaking loose those rusted in bolts and the short hex wrenches fit in those tight spaces. The hex shaped ends are made to precise specifications and standards because nobody likes stripped bolts. Get yourself a tool set that will pay for itself well into the future. Made from precision drawn chrome vanadium tool steel Extremely accurate drawing makes for a perfect fit Extra long with ball end allows angled reach and access to obscured bolts Bead-blasted surface for a better grip Corrosion-resistant coating Includes a durable holder Metric comes with sizes 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm Manufacturer's lifetime warranty

Apex Tool Group KD85888 12 Piece XBeam GearWrench Metric Set $191.77 XBeam GearWrenches with stand increased leverage where higher torque is needed. The flats of the wrench allow for an ergo easy grip that prevents fatigue and pain to the palms of the hand. XBeam GearWrench Metric Set 12 Piece 819mm.

Apex Tool Group KD80304 13 Piece Metric Deep Socket Set $58.29 13 Piece Metric Deep Socket Set. Width: 1.2. Length: 9.2. Height: 1.6. Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available. Satisfaction Ensured. Huge selection to choose from.

Danaher Tool Group Danaher Tool Group 10pc Metric Socket Set 19119 $21.28 10pc metric socket set Sockets feature Allendrive for greater gripping power Chamfered openings provide fast, positive positioning Set includes 12-point sockets in sizes: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, and clip rail Clamshell package Made in U.S.A Brand #: Danaher Tool Group 19119 UPC: 082171191190 Keywords: socket set 10pc metric

Danaher Tool Group Danaher Tool Group 1 4 in Metric Socket Set 19017 $19.2 1/4? metric socket set Sockets feature Allendrive for greater gripping power Chamfered openings provide fast, positive positioning Set includes 6-point sockets in sizes: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm Clamshell package Made in U.S.A Brand #: Danaher Tool Group 19017 UPC: 082171190179 Keywords: socket set 10pc metric

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Metric Clutch Alignment Tool $18.95 Metric Clutch replacement and repair is faster and easier with the Metric Clutch Alignment Tool. Tool consists of the shaft, ten pilot bushings and two plate alignment cones with graduated turned diameters for ''automatic'' fit of most metric clutch plates. A tapered cone to fit all others is provided. A Product Of Lisle Tool

Long Arm Hex Key Set-Metric $9.99 This Metric Long Arm Hex Key Set comes in its own handy storage case. This tool allows for easy reach for deep socket Allen-type screws. Also increases torque. Metric set includes 9 heat-treated alloy steel bit sizes.

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Eklind Tool 26921171 #M17 1.56Mm Metric Hexkey Set $20.62 Measuring System: Metric. Tip Size: 1.500mm 2mm 2.500mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm. Tip Type: Hex. Handle Length: 3.63 . Material: Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Length Group: Short.

Eklind Tool 26921151 #M15 410Mm Metric FoldUp Hex Key Set $24.27 Measuring System: Metric. Tip Size: 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm. Tip Type: Hex. Handle Length: 51/4 . Material: Steel. Finish: Black Oxide.

Genius Tool 55 Piece 1/4'' Drive Metric and Fractional Socket Set $103.95 ? 4mm - 14mm 1/4'' Dr. 6 pt. Metric Deep Socket? 3mm - 14mm 1/4'' Dr. 6 pt. Metric Socket? 3/16'' - 9/16'' 1/4'' Dr. 6 pt. Fractional Deep Socket? 1/8'' - 9/16'' 1/4'' Dr. 6 pt. Fractional Socket? Extension 1.9'' long? Extension 2.9'' long? Extension 3.9'' long? Extension 5.9'' long? Bit Holder? Adapter 1/4''F x 3/8''M? Universal Joint? Made of chrome vanadium steel? Comes in a blow molded case

K Tool International KTI71425 25 Piece SAE and Metric Hex Key Set $25.55 25 Pieces SAE and Metric Hex Key Set. Includes long SAE 1/16 thru 3/8 and short metric 1.5mm thru 10mm. Packaged in roll up pouch.