My minimalist tool kit is: drill, level, light(a headlamp will do), wrench(es), duct tape, stud finder, hammer(straw claw for prying), extension cord, carpenter square, a cutting tool like a Japanese saw, glue, assorted nails and screws, clamps/vise (4-6 inches), measuring tape, filer, utility knife, lubricant oil, step stool, scissors, screwdrivers, plunger, combination square, pliers(small, large, channel lock), allen wrenches, safety goggles, work gloves, mask, chisel, tin snips, punch tool, and a 5 gallon tool box. Add whatever else if you need it.
I watch a ton of knife/tool videos but have never owned a knife tbh... what are some situations you'd use one? context: only live in a tiny dorm and haven't done maintenance growing up
@@Max-wl5ll I use a utility knife daily to open packages, break down boxes, or scrape of labels and stickers from items where they don't peel off clean. Just so many uses for it on a daily basis. A utility knife is an essential. Preferably get both plastic and metal blades for versatility. Plastic blades are good for items you don't want to scratch up, just scrape off something fromt the surface.
@@Max-wl5llget yourself a leatherman. 25 year warranty for any repairs needed, i like the wave+. It’s one of those things that you can’t necessarily say is good for one particular use, but after carrying it in your pocket for a year, you’ll look back at it with a great sense of appreciation. Plus it makes a good fidget toy.
As a tradesperson I must say this video did hightlight some of the most versatile & high end tools for the average person. Maybe a little too expensive for most people, but these will last a lifetime
Crikey, if anyone is watching this and just wanting to do a bit of maintenance around the house, these tools are not for you unless you're very well off. These are high-end tools and while they are wonderful, they're not for Joe Blow hanging up a couple of pictures. All of this video is clearly sponsored content. PS just buy a normal hammer.
Yeah first video I see from him. And the approach seems snob for a lack of a better word. Its a big miss for me. Effectively it seems as its sponsored tools. Researching tool brands and price points for all these tools would tell anyone those are higher end tools. And you could do a similar job with a spoon as a hammer compared to what he’s shown. Get a real hammer damn it!
Really loved the video. Better to spend a bit more on tools than buying the cheapest set. I made the mistake of buying a lot of cheap tools in the past. All resulted in too much rubbish tools. Would love to see a similar video about you kitchen.
Yeah...if you are just very basic maintenance and repairs you don't need much. Add a utility knife and needed pliers. Most important...get the number of a good handyman who has an extensive tool chest for larger projects.
It kinda threw me off that you decided to use a magnet stud finder instead of spending an extra few dollars to buy an electronic one considering you have PB Swiss Allen keys screw driver and kinipex pliers. I just think that an electronic stud finder offers a lot more for a small price increase.
Minimalism doesn't mean frugal. While they may have parallels, they are not the same. To me, minimalism means keeping your favorite things in life and removing what isn't up to par.
In my opinion, if you have one power tool, it should be a drill, and not an impact. Good luck driving small screws into mdf or soft wood (like IKEA and most other manufacturers use for mass produced furniture). More power to you if you can use an impact only, but myself having been through this multiple times, buying tools over tools, these are my thoughts. Yes, you can also drill holes with the impact, but gluck doing it in concrete (like most homes in EU at least are still made of) Obviously, situation changes if you work on construction or build your own stuff, or work on your car also. But for home use - the drill is still the king of power tools.
Yeah hammer drill for a beginner DIYer is just not necessary. And hammer drill for most people over a drill is not it. No adjustable speed with the hammer drill.
I would like to say, the bits and sockets in the tool check are not impact rated. Which means you are not supposed to use them with an impact driver or a drill at high speed. That being said you will probably be fine using for diy home stuff. But if you are really going to be putting your drill to work then go buy Milwaukee impact bits. You will be much happier and won’t ruin your nice Wera bits.
Im a professional who uses regular no name brand bits from amazon and they're fine lol. Name brand impact bits last months being used right daily. I haven't noticed much of a problem with using regular bits. It's only a durability concern
When putting together Ikea furniture most of the time you should use Posidriv bits/screwdrivers not Phillips. Posidriv bits (PZ) are the gold ones on your Tool Check Plus or green on your PB Swiss.
I would also recommend a Milwaukee fastback compact utility knife! It’s one of the best utility knives you can find and is only like $9! If you want a little more versatile I would a Knipex Cobra pliers. They are similar to the pliers wrench shown. Cobras are for round pipe, pliers wrench are for hex nuts or anything flat. You only need this if you’re doing any plumbing or anything like that. But they are the best “channel locks” you can buy hands down
Love the fastback, but I think to fit into this video you would need to find an even better, European version. Maybe the Fiskars folding utility knife.
I've noticed a shift in my interest towards Hueguh's recent content. A lot of his recent videos (even Instagram posts) seem to be sponsored, that's perfectly fine - who wouldn't appreciate a nice paycheck for a sponsorship? His sleek, minimalist style edits in these projects are commendable. While I understand there's a limit to the number of "minimalist wardrobe" or "my watch/EDC collection" videos one can make, I'm eager for some relatable content in the future! Does anyone else feel the same way? Initially, what drew me to Hueguh's channel were his minimalistic videos, simple wardrobe choices, and other non-sponsored content.
Expensive, but high quality tools. But I would rather get like Icon tools from Harbor Freight, Tekton, Gearwrench, and cheaper tools that will probably cost like 30-50% of the Knipex and PB Swiss and still perform with like 90% of the quality... Most of them have lifetime warranty too. Do home owners really need the expensive brands like Knipex and PB Swiss? I mean if money is no concern, then go for it. I'm happy for you.
You can still be minimalist with tools. Some of these tools (I have them too) replace entire boxes of other tools. Wera and Knipex shrank my toolbox in half. Knipex alone replaced all my adjustable wrenches, open-ended wrenches. Klein flip sockets removed entire boxes of sockets. Wiha doublesided bits are a small formfactor that can hold 20 bits.
Ikea uses Pozidrive screws, not Philips. I cursed a lot of Ikea hardware until I started using the right bit, no more stripped Ikea hardware now. You can tell if its Pozidrive or Philips by the notches/slits on the screw head.
I hope I could afforded this great and best resellable HQ tool set, when I needed it. I've had to buy cheaper tool set, good enough for my purposes, so I'm happy with my decision.
I was taught that you're never supposed to measure from the tab because of this. If you wanted to measure 8 inches for example, you measure from the units indicating 1-9 inches.
All very nice (and expensive) tools. But no way would I choose an impact driver over a drill. Drills have a clutch, most novices will over torque when using an impact and crack or split the material they are working with. Impact is a good secondary driver but the drill is still best. Ideally a hammer drill as homeowners will need to drill into brick or concrete sometimes which an impact is terrible at doing (even with multi-material bits).
For attaching anything to a hard concrete wall, you basically need a hammer drill. For bed frames, a bigger ratchet. And so forth. The one tool I use every day is a small electric screwdriver. A pistol shape. So that's what I would start with.
they useless because you call the designated [erson to do it....if you dont belive me...ok the you splice the wifi optical wire that just broke...you cant.
I like the effort. But the amount of sponsored tools makes for a biased video. And you should’ve more precisely defined what type of people you are offering advice too. Most of the models of tools you included are overkill for someone renting and doing maintenance and small project. The Milwaukee hammer drill makes no sense. You know that’s like driving a Ferrari to buy milk at the grocery store right? Thats the opposite of minimalist. Your explanation of hammer drill vs driving drill is inacurate. Drill comes on top for all around needs 100% of the time. And try Ryobi or any entry level brand for power tools.
whats the purpose of including an iphone as part of the main shot of the wera tools? was it just part of your deal with wera for the paid advertisement?
Great video but keep in mind that magnetic stud finders find where the drywall hangers put their screws, not where the center of a stud is. For pictures this may be okay but if hanging something heavy, like a tv or shelving, use a good quality one like the Franklin Prosensor. I like the M210 but the T6 is smaller and will fit in your bag as well.
Also, as a mechanic, I can't say I have any disagreements here! Other than perhaps also considering Ryobi or Bosch cordless tools, as suits your ergonomic preferences and budget. (Personally, I've found myself leaning to DeWalt, with a little bit of Ryobi, for cordless tools, and Bosch + DeWalt for corded)
