I am brand new to the hobby and i am looking to buy complete set of pinball tools; is there anyone nice out there that can compile a list of what to buy ?
I would like to have a complete tool set for everything; if you have links or even recommendations where to buy even better!
Quoted from BrokenChair:I am brand new to the hobby and i am looking to buy complete set of pinball tools; is there anyone nice out there that can compile a list of what to buy ?
I would like to have a complete tool set for everything; if you have links or even recommendations where to buy even better!
There is at least 1 thread for this already.
Pinwiki has a good list. Pinside threads about it are likely to contain links to buy stuff. Pinball Life, Marco Specialties, Pinball Resource are all trustworthy sources of pinball specific items.
https://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php/General#Tools_of_the_Trade
Quoted from BrokenChair:...a complete tool set...
That's as impossible as completing a collection of pins.
This is a great tool to have.
https://www.pinballlife.com/ultimate-leaf-adjuster-tool.html
Hmm. Don’t try to get complete tools for everything. That would be a crap ton of stuff. I recommend these, then gather more over time as needed.
Magnetic nut driver set (imperial)
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Allen wrench set
Socket wrench with 3/8” socket (leg bolts)
Small-medium crescent wrench
Digital level
Microfiber cloths
Novus 1
Novus 2 (only if cleaning something very dirty)
Naphtha/wildcat (great rubber cleaner)
Goo Gone
Glass cleaner (non-ammonia for anti-glare glass)
Carnauba paste wax (if you plan to wax)
Aforementioned switch adjuster tool - nice to have
Basic soldering iron + solder (Marcos has a good basic for $15)
Wire stripper/cutter
Magnetic wand tool (for retrieving dropped metal parts or removing balls - priceless)
Loctite threadlocker
Multi-meter
Head lamp can be really helpful esp if you are an old fart
I think that would cover most situations.
Quoted from Jamesays:Magnetic screwdrivers and Nut Drivers
Distributor wrenches
what are distributor wrenches? I assume this isn't for a 1969 Camero engine. 
Quoted from happyclan:what are distributor wrenches? I assume this isn't for a 1969 Camero engine.
I usually hear them called ignition wrenches.
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. They work great on pinball, slim profile