C.Sanchez.A Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I've done some searching (this site included) for what tools I would need to start doing serious installs. By that I mean, doing installs for other people besides friends. I've seen a few topics on here that are good but I find they lose track of the original point or just get forgotten. My goal for this thread is to create a list of the necessary tools for installs and box building, that is easy for any one to find and understand. I'm on here almost all the time, and will up date the list whenever I'm on. Now, I don't want this thread to turn into an argument of which tool is better or any stupid comments. All that you need to do is write the name of the tool and a brief description of what it is used for. Thank You Here is the list I have so far... General Installs: - Screw Driver Sets of Different Sizes & Length - Ratchet and Socket Set - Cordless Drill w/ Extra Batteries - Wire cutters/strippers - Digital Multimeter - Flash Light / Work Light - Oscilloscope (A.K.A. Oscope) - Uni-bit Set - Soldering Iron - Heat Gun - Wire Snake - Allen Wrenches (A.K.A. Allen Keys) - Door Panel Popper (Metal and Plastic) - Razor Blade/Knife - CD With Test Tones - Electrical Tape - Side Post Battery Wrench - Heat Shrink - Butt Connectors - Blow Torch - Pliers of Various Types and Sizes (Needle Nose, Duck Bill, etc...) - Hand Roller (Used To Install Sound Deadener) - Head Unit Remover - Zip Ties (Used To Keep Wires Neat) - Air Compressor (Optional) - Window Crank Remover Box Building: - Drill - Router - Circle Guide (Optional but, HIGHLY Recommended) - Circular Saw / Table Saw / Jig Saw - Measuring Tape - T square - Orbital Sander (Used To Smooth Out Filler) - Belt Sander - Clamps - Construction Grade Wood Glue - Course Thread Drywall (Sheet Rock) Screws - Box Plans (''Blueprints'') - Air Compressor (Optional) - Shop-vac Fibreglass Box Building (Every thing as above plus): - Fibreglass Mat/Sheets - Fibreglass Resin - Mixing Cups - Disposable Gloves - Disposable Paint Brushes Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorcity Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sockets and rachets...my car at least Beer <<<< very important Digital multimeter comic on tv: I got a concussion from playing t-ball when i was younger, we dont really have time to go into that! . . . . 15 seconds pass . . . . . my girl: no one pitches to you in t-ball, do they??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elrey7698 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Spools of wire...a good light(if u serious u work through the night)...a good extension cord...extra batteries for power tools...tape measurer...strong ruler to make straight cuts...gloves/goggles(safety first)...and of course a good boombox to play some work tunez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Gem132 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 if you wanna do it right you need an oscope Pioneer deh-80prs2 10" Tantric Sounds HD's Ported Box Tuned to 33hzSoundqubed 3500.1Hertz HSK 165Tantric Sounds 6.5" Coaxials80sq ft of MurdermatXs Power D3400 & D3100 Sky High Car Audio Cable Throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Sanchez.A Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 [quote name= Gem132' timestamp='1305114055' post='1519754] if you wanna do it right you need an oscope That's what it's called. I had a major brain fart and couldn't remember what it was called. Click Links To View Build Logs 1994 - Mazda B3000 (Daily/Toy/Show) 2002 - Mazda Protege (Daily) 1995 - Hyundai Accent (R.I.P.) 1984 - Bronco II (Restoration Project) Youtube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^_^ Gem132 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 [quote name= Gem132' timestamp='1305114055' post='1519754] if you wanna do it right you need an oscope That's what it's called. I had a major brain fart and couldn't remember what it was called. haha i have them all the time, i didnt see if it was in the list but a good orbital sander would come in handy for fiberglass work Pioneer deh-80prs2 10" Tantric Sounds HD's Ported Box Tuned to 33hzSoundqubed 3500.1Hertz HSK 165Tantric Sounds 6.5" Coaxials80sq ft of MurdermatXs Power D3400 & D3100 Sky High Car Audio Cable Throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 unibit set. multimeter sharpie bench vise soldering iron heat gun wire snake allen wrenches THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Kid Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Clamps. Door panel Popper. -98' Ford Expedition (Rest in Peace) -AVH-P3300BT -Crescendo BC5500 -4 18" DC m2 Level 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Clamps. Door panel Popper. good ones also a plastic panel popper and a metal one are good to have. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyFriery97 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Clamps. Door panel Popper. good ones also a plastic panel popper and a metal one are good to have. I finally got me a set of plastic panel poppers from harbor freight Sure was sketch popping the dash of my 07 tahoe with a flathead lol 2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab 1994 Chevy Full Size blazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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