Tool lists

Here are some examples of tool lists from the ThinkTank mailing list

Bicycle-specific tools; with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity")

Essential

chain checker (cheapest Park model, CC-3.2, is ok) x1
tooth checker (KMC is cheaper than Rohloff) x2
offest brake wrench set (10-13mm) x2
offset brake wrench for springs (Park OBW-3)
crank puller x4 octalink/isis crank puller x1
pedal wrench x4 tire levers (pedros', or the newest Park types TL-4.2 or TL-6.2)
xInfinity cone wrench set (14+15mm are the only ones you really need to start out,
13+16 are sometimes needed) x4 spoke wrench set (3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, or a multi size wrench) xHoweverManyTruingStandsYouHave
Park PRS series workstand x4
portable workstand (especially useful if prioritizing outside work) x4
professional truing stand (Park TS-1x, TS-2x and BikeHand's Park TS
clone are most utilitarian, followed by just about anything else not made with plastic) x2
dishing stick/wheel alignment gauge x2
cable cutters (Park, Shimano, Sunlite) x2
master link pliers x1 shop quality chain breaker x4
replacement pins for chain breaker xInfinity
adjustable cup wrench (Park HCW-11) x2
chainring nut/bolt wrench x4
lubricants: grease (Park or waterproof marine grease), oil (White Lightning, triflow, or on a budget, Black Magic tire shine), penetrant (PBBlaster or WD40) xInfinity
tri-hex (4, 5, 6mm) x4
tri-socket (8, 9, 10mm) x4
metric allen/hex set (preferable p or t handles with both ball and non-ball ends, Park PH-1.2 is ideal) x4
spoke tensiometer x1
headset and bottom bracket cup remover x1
chain whip x4
chainline checker x1
derailer hanger alignment gauge x1
air pumps (with presta capability, or presta/schraeder adapters if not) xInfinity
adjustable pin spanner x1
bottom bracket lockring wrench x4
bottom bracket fixed cup wrench (36mm) x4
cassette lockring and freewheel remover set (FR-1.3, FR-2, FR-3, FR-5.2, FR-6, FR-8, maillard) x2
Park spoke, bearing, and cotter pin ruler (the engraved one, usually blue, not the screenprinted one) x2
headset wrench set (Park HCW series 1-18) x4
20-spline bottom bracket tool x2
tire patch kit xInfinity

Useful

frame alignment gauge x1
headset/bearing cup press x1
crown race setter x1
disc brake rotor truing tool x1
threadless nut setter x1
fourth hand tool/cable stretcher x2
nipple driver x1
adjustable spoke wrench x1
axle vise x1
rim straightener/dent remover (Bicycle Research) x1
hydraulic brake bleed kit x1
tire seater (Park PTS-1) x1
cotter press x1

General tools; available from any hardware store, automotive store, garage sale, thrift store, or donated from non-bike folks, with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity")

Essential

crescent wrench (large) x1
channel lock pliers x1
phillips head screwdriver x4
slip-joint pliers x4
needle nose pliers x4
full set of metric wrenches (up to 17mm) x4
bolt cutter x1
chain joining helper (bent wire in a stretched c-shape) x4
hacksaw with spare blades (higher teeth counts are better for harder metals) x1
small and large wire brush x4
scissors x2
vise grips x3
bench vise x1
PPE (hand sanitizer, disposable masks, safety goggles, earplugs, Narcan, First Aid Kit) xInfinity
simple green xInfinity
hand cleaners: goop, fast orange, or various home preparations such as "olive oil and salt" xInfinity
pegboard+pegs (for organizing tools; alternatively plywood and finishing nails, though the latter is less reconfigurable) x4
brushes, various sizes xInfinity
rubber mallet x1
ball peen hammer x2
measurement calipers x4
metric socket+driver set x2
side cutters (also known as linesman's pliers) x4
shop rags xInfinity [wiki editor's note: rag fires happen, just ask Bike Farm in Portland; they were closed for an entire summer because of a rag fire. store dirty rags in a fireproof container]
utility hooks xInfinity
durable shelves xinfinity

Useful

18+19mm wrenches x1
chisel xInfinity
breaker bars (can be made from any pipe, including unwanted bike frames) xInfinity
pipe wrench (make sure the teeth aren't dull) x1
drill (corded is cheaper and more powerful) x1
drillbit set xInfinity
file (half round and round are especially useful) xInfinity
box cutter x2
bench grinder with wire wheel x1
pipe cutter x1
steel wool xInfinity
torque wrench x1
metric torx set x1
pickle fork/bearing puller x1
mini grease gun x2

LARGE MOBILE KIT from BICAS in Arizona, USA

15mm cone wrench x2
13mm cone wrench x2
cone wrench burrito (full set: 6mm-19mm)
pedal wrench
phillips screwdriver x3
tiny phillips screwdriver
flathead screwdriver x2
pin spanner
slot spanner
chainring bolt holder
spoke wrench 0
spoke wrench 1
spoke wrench 2
socket tri tool 8, 9, 10mm
allen tri tool 4, 5, 6mm
small allen tri tool 2, 2.5, 3mm
lockring tool
large adjustable wrench
cable cutters
channel locks
vice grips
pliers
needle nose pliers
chain checker
crank arm bolt remover
crank puller
mallet/hammer
splined bottom bracket cup remover
freewheel keys
brake spring centering tool
allen key full set
5mm allen wrench
chain tool
brake center bolt wrench 8/10
headset wrench 30/32
headset wrench 40/36
chain whip
3rd hand tool
4th hand tool (cable puller)
freewheel brush
19mm wrench
17mm wrench x2
15mm wrench x3
14mm wrench x2
13mm wrench x2
12mm wrench
10mm wrench x2
9mm wrench x2
8mm wrench x2
7mm wrench
6mm wrench
6mm allen wrench
5mm allen wrench
8mm allen wrench
10mm allen wrench
long ¾ socket wrench
15 mm socket
chain ring bender
valve core stem remover
foldable allen tool
torx tri tool
tire levers
tweezers
push pins
ruler
measuring tape
patches
electrical tape
scissors
glue x2 (check still good)
grease
rubbing alcohol
zip ties
rags
bike aid
Triflow x2 (full)
extra chain tool pins
trashbag
1st aid kit
sunscreen [wiki editor's note: if you do a search for how many tons of sunscreen are in the ocean, you may rethink your sunscreen strategies]
gloves
brake pads
cables
housing
5mm ferrules
4 mm ferrules
cable crimps
bolts
nuts
washers
axle nuts
braze-on bolts
barrel adjusters
coaster brake arm brackets
Misc extra small parts