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Setting up a small farm shed? Start with the RIGHT tools and skip the costly mistakes.
In this video I raid “Aladdin’s Cave” with Sam from Horsley Engineering (near Goulburn, NSW) to build a practical starter tool kit for a small farm workshop — what to buy new, what to buy second-hand, and what you can skip.
You’ll see:
Welder choices (budget stick vs MIG), power, and when to upgrade
Socket sets (½″ vs ¾″), spanners, shifters, pliers & vices that actually get used
Measuring, marking & layout essentials (so you drill the right hole)
Hammers, punches, screwdrivers and Allen keys (bare-minimum list)
Cordless power tools: what to prioritise and why warranty matters
Grease gun priming (the “witchcraft”) & preventative maintenance
Build your first steel bench and save $$$ with smart marketplace buys
Products/gear shown (examples): compact stick welder, socket sets (½″/¾″), vices & vice-grips, measuring tape/steel rule/square, dead-blow hammer, safety glasses/earmuffs, cordless drill/impact, grease gun, CRC/lubricants, steel bench top.
📍 Location: NSW, Australia
👤 Guest: Sam (Horsley Engineering)
More you’ll enjoy:
• Stronger farm fences in tight spots → youtu.be/ohuMA2yBoz0
• Fixing failed fence ends (what to do instead) → youtu.be/ly9E11PywYc
• Tools & workshop tips playlist → youtube.com/@farmlearning/playlists
👍 If this helped, please like, comment what you’d add to the list, and share with a mate setting up their shed.
#farmtools #workshopsetup #smallfarm #shedbuild #DIY
Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/
Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia
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00:00 Welcome & goal: the small-shed starter kit
00:37 New vs second-hand: where to spend / where to save
01:16 Marketplace wins (clamps etc.)
01:47 Welders 101: budget stick vs MIG (when to upgrade)
02:12 What a good weld looks like (quick demo)
03:12 “Boy maths”: how a $300 welder saves $$
03:54 Socket sets: ½″ first, when ¾″ is essential
05:05 Pliers & vices: the true minimum set
06:02 Spanners vs shifters (and why buy decent)
06:59 Measuring & marking: tapes, square, vernier, rulers
07:47 Hammers & punches: add a cold chisel & centre punch
09:00 Screwdrivers & Allen keys: keep it together
09:51 Safety that you’ll actually wear (glasses/earmuffs)
10:41 Cordless tools: brand, torque & warranty priorities
12:00 Grease gun “witchcraft” made easy (save breakdowns)
13:19 Your first steel bench (cheap, strong, practical)
13:23 Lubricants in bulk: why it pays
14:06 Wrap-up & ask: what would you add?
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join
Setting up a small farm shed? Start with the RIGHT tools and skip the costly mistakes.
In this video I raid “Aladdin’s Cave” with Sam from Horsley Engineering (near Goulburn, NSW) to build a practical starter tool kit for a small farm workshop — what to buy new, what to buy second-hand, and what you can skip.
You’ll see:
Welder choices (budget stick vs MIG), power, and when to upgrade
Socket sets (½″ vs ¾″), spanners, shifters, pliers & vices that actually get used
Measuring, marking & layout essentials (so you drill the right hole)
Hammers, punches, screwdrivers and Allen keys (bare-minimum list)
Cordless power tools: what to prioritise and why warranty matters
Grease gun priming (the “witchcraft”) & preventative maintenance
Build your first steel bench and save $$$ with smart marketplace buys
Products/gear shown (examples): compact stick welder, socket sets (½″/¾″), vices & vice-grips, measuring tape/steel rule/square, dead-blow hammer, safety glasses/earmuffs, cordless drill/impact, grease gun, CRC/lubricants, steel bench top.
📍 Location: NSW, Australia
👤 Guest: Sam (Horsley Engineering)
More you’ll enjoy:
• Stronger farm fences in tight spots → youtu.be/ohuMA2yBoz0
• Fixing failed fence ends (what to do instead) → youtu.be/ly9E11PywYc
• Tools & workshop tips playlist → youtube.com/@farmlearning/playlists
👍 If this helped, please like, comment what you’d add to the list, and share with a mate setting up their shed.
#farmtools #workshopsetup #smallfarm #shedbuild #DIY
Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/
Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia
Facebook facebook.com/timthompsonmedia
Instagram instagram.com/timthompson.ag
Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend.
My Channel youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw
00:00 Welcome & goal: the small-shed starter kit
00:37 New vs second-hand: where to spend / where to save
01:16 Marketplace wins (clamps etc.)
01:47 Welders 101: budget stick vs MIG (when to upgrade)
02:12 What a good weld looks like (quick demo)
03:12 “Boy maths”: how a $300 welder saves $$
03:54 Socket sets: ½″ first, when ¾″ is essential
05:05 Pliers & vices: the true minimum set
06:02 Spanners vs shifters (and why buy decent)
06:59 Measuring & marking: tapes, square, vernier, rulers
07:47 Hammers & punches: add a cold chisel & centre punch
09:00 Screwdrivers & Allen keys: keep it together
09:51 Safety that you’ll actually wear (glasses/earmuffs)
10:41 Cordless tools: brand, torque & warranty priorities
12:00 Grease gun “witchcraft” made easy (save breakdowns)
13:19 Your first steel bench (cheap, strong, practical)
13:23 Lubricants in bulk: why it pays
14:06 Wrap-up & ask: what would you add?
