Tool-Kit recommendation

[Mr.OppressoLiber]

I'm looking at getting myself a nice toolkit to work on my machines, I was thinking about this one here, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=99-888-202&depa=0 .

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Darkstar850]

My toolkit consists of 2 larger and 2 smaller screw drivers, a pair of needle-nosed pliers, and a cat-5 tester in a paper bag. That setup looks nice, if perhaps a little overkill/overpriced.

 

[Mr.OppressoLiber]

Any suggestions on something else?

 

[Frosty_axe]

I'm looking at getting myself a nice toolkit to work on my machines, I was thinking about this one here, http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=99-888-202&depa=0 .

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Kits like that usually have crap for tools. IE, the screwdrivers are made from cheap steal with bad heads and tend to strip screws, or the drivers are big and plastic making them un-usable in tight spaces.

What you should really do is find a case/bag/orginiser of some kind to use and go out and buy the tools seperately. Pick up 3 phillips screwdrivers starting from the smallest you can find to a medium size. Do the same with a set of strait screwdrivers. You will also want a set of torx drivers, and a few nut drivers. Add in a set of needle nose pliers, a set of tweezers and you shoudl be good to go.

 

[Stugots]

i just went to a meijer and parted one together with the stuff that i needed.

screwdrivers, large and small
wire strippers
needle nose, large and small
soldering iron

 

[Mr.OppressoLiber]

Thanks for all the helpful info everyone, i'll be heading to a hardware store sometime this week to part out a tool kit

 

[MovieMan80]

I got my tool kit from computergeeks.com a few years ago and still use it all the time. The absolute essentials are:
Medium sized flat head and phillips screwdriver
small flat head and phillips screwdriver
Nut driver (not sure on size but I use it a lot)
#10 and #15 torx drivers

I haven't had a problem with the screwdrivers as I use them only for computer work. I have a set of Craftsman screwdrivers that I use for all the household work.

 

[BlindedByScience]

...spend the bucks to get a real Fluke DVM (digital volt-ohm meter). You'll never regret the purchase of quality tools.

One other thing; ever wonder why even high quality philips screwdrivers "don't quite" fit the heads of the screws on PC's....?? It's because the large majority of them are "japanese ISO' tips. You will not believe how much better something like these drivers work. I have three in my toolkit and they were WELL worth the $$.

FWIW - B.B.S.

 

[Mr.OppressoLiber]

...spend the bucks to get a real Fluke DVM (digital volt-ohm meter). You'll never regret the purchase of quality tools.

One other thing; ever wonder why even high quality philips screwdrivers "don't quite" fit the heads of the screws on PC's....?? It's because the large majority of them are "japanese ISO' tips. You will not believe how much better something like these drivers work. I have three in my toolkit and they were WELL worth the $$.

FWIW - B.B.S.

BBS, I really appreciate you help, I have noticed that. Which of those drivers do you have exactly and, where would be the best place to pick up a DVM? I'm looking to put together a tool set so i can feel comfortable building my pc's. I really hate that feeling of, well what if i go get that bottle opener and use it as a tool.

Perhaps there should be an "official form your toolkit thread"

 

[BlindedByScience]

BBS, I really appreciate you help, I have noticed that. Which of those drivers do you have exactly and, where would be the best place to pick up a DVM?

I bought the #0, #1, and #2 drivers. Really worth the $, IMHO.

Fluke is a big brand name; check the net - you can probably find some good discount prices out there, but of course the link I posted also has them for sale. I have a model 77 and it's been a completely solid DVM.

Regards - B.B.S.