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nau7iqu9
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Now that I'm in school I need to figure out what I'm going to do for tools and tool storage. I get a 50% discount as a Wyotech student so I'm going to bite the bullet and Go Snap On for the primary stuff.
Thoughts on this box.. I know it's a little wild but so am I, and it matches the boat |
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Morfoot
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Shaun, pretty sweet looking box. It is a Snappy so it's gonna be pricey but if you can get a great deal on one then go for it. Only advice I would give is that be sure that the drawers are roller bearing. I worked on the hanger floor @ DAL for 10 years and wished I had spent the extra $$ on a box that had them.
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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bbishop1974
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shaun,my advise is buy everything you can afford while in school.i got the same deal way back in 95'.i just got my air hammer rebuilt for the first time in 16 years.you get what you pay for and currently i believe snap on to be the the best.i bought a macsimezer series 2 back in 01'.it is neglected to say the least and still looks like new,back then the snap-on paint seemed to peel easily.2 guys at work have the same box you are looking at and the paint seems tobe holding up fine.what do you hope to do when you graduate?
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bbishop1974
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love the boat,beautiful
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nau7iqu9
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Thanks, I just got an apprenticeship at Atlantic Marine in Port Orange for extra credit at school plus it will be great experience. I'm hoping they offer me a part time position after I've gotten my max voluntary hours. Friday I got to work on a 32' 312 Formula V with dual 7.4L MPI's, but I really want to focus on inboards and the goal it to be a tech at a Nautiques dealer. So far I have perfect attendance, grades and plan on doing every bit of extra credit I can. I really enjoy school so far, and feel that this is the right choice for me.
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nau7iqu9
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here's the features, and I believe it's a vinyl wrap?
• Full double wall construction features two full layers of heavy duty steel to provide strength and durability. • Caster screws pass through double thick steel plates and weld nuts. • Z-shaped stiffeners between walls prevent creases to the outside walls. • Reinforced gussets inside each corner help protect corners from racking. • Rolled edges reduce the potential for injury and add strength. • One piece bottom panel and strategically placed U-channels increase strength. • Top full width drawer and bottom wide have double slides with 250 lb (113) load capacity. • Other drawers have a 125 lbs (56kg) load capacity. • Double slides can be added to drawers to increase load capacity. Convenient • One full 49" width drawer and extra-wide 30" drawer bank. • Five inch soft wheels on casters (2 swivel, locking and 2 fixed). • Lock'n Roll® drawers prevent unwanted drawer opening when moving unit. • Ball bearing slides are quiet and smooth rolling. • Precut drawer liners help keep tools stationary in drawer. • Drawers are interchangeable. |
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connorssons
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Very nice! you can keep it at my house
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harddock
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I have what looks like the same bottom box in red for about 12-15 years and it is still like new. Enjoy it and good luck
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boat dr
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How many tools will that same money buy, that box will not make you one penny . The tools stored inside,along with the knowledge gained , that earn you a pay check at the end of the week.
Again if you default on your payments, they take it all.No tools / no paycheck....... |
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wingwrench
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+1 I still use the first Craftsman roll around I bought in 1978 fresh out of A&P school as well as 3 others. If you can afford it, great, go for it. If you can't afford to fill it with tools you may want to rethink it. |
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bkhallpass
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Doc and wingwrench make good points. On the other hand, my Dad's two Snap On boxes are about 50 years old now, and I'm sure my brother will have them for the rest of his life as well. Interesting decisions to balance. BKH
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Livin' the Dream
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harddock
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I bought both my top and bottom with a small dent in the back side. The savings put the Snap On box in price line with a similar sized Craftsman. Since my box is up against the wall you never see the damaged area. I would expect my box to last generations.
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BuffaloBFN
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I like to go pawn shop hopping when I have time. You won't find that box in most, but I have made some great finds. The miscellaneous boxes are often worth digging through.
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bbishop1974
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go back and read guys,he is getting 50% off.that puts it at craftsman etc. pricing.he will get every penny he spends if not more if he has to sell it.if i had to do it again that is the biggest box i would buy.anything bigger requires a flatbed and that is a PITA.
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eric lavine
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I chimed in with another elder, the money Ive wasted on tool boxes, im down to one top box with all of my basic everyday tools in it, I roll it to where im working avoiding back and forth.....im 47 and been doing this for many years, 27ish, and look back and think to myself "ya Know" that tool box didnt make me anymore money than the 129.00 top tsc (tractor supply) upper i have now, it makes me the same money as my 5k space station did. and when you roll into a shop and try to intimidate the other guys with a big box it doesnt work. actions spaek louder than words, not a tool box, put the 5 or 10 k towards more training, seminars, certifications, (now the beers talking) but, i wish i had that money in my pocket, the thousands i spent on a storage container for tools
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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nau7iqu9
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To be more specific my cost is $2500 from 5K and I would also get an additional $400 gift card to use on the tool truck for after I graduate and no longer have a discount. As for tools I also get a voucher through school for $600(@discount) before I graduate which will also help. I have a 3 page list so far if anyone is interested in giving advice/opinions I'll post it. As far as the box, is it large enough I guess is what I would like to know?
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8122pbrainard
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50% off from who? Hopefully not the guy in the truck! I can buy directly from Snap-on through my employer and guess what, it's the same price the guy in the truck pays!!
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nau7iqu9
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The discount is an arrangement between Snap On and Wyotech, 50% off retail on anything made by Snap On.
Here's the list I started with, I've made revisions since then. 1 1650 Prybar, 16" 1 56.50 29.38 29.38 2 106TMUA S/FLEX SET 1 219.95 114.37 114.37 3 111TMUSMA 1/4 DRIVE FLEOCKET SET 1 400.75 208.39 208.39 Set, Fractional/Metric, 6-Point, 44 pcs. 4 144TMPB 1 582.95 303.13 303.13 5 206AFSP Handle Set, 3/8" Dr. 1 222.80 115.86 115.86 Driver Set, Metric, Hex, Standard-Length, 11 pcs. 6 211EFAMY 1 261.30 141.10 141.10 7 211FY Socket Set, Shallow, 12-Point, 11 pcs. 1 139.95 72.77 72.77 8 211SFSY Socket Set, Deep, 6-Point 1 217.15 112.92 112.92 9 212EFTXY Socket Set, Driver, TORX® 1 291.70 151.68 151.68 Socket Set, Metric, Shallow, 8-19 mm, 12-Point 10 212FMY 1 150.25 78.13 78.13 11 212SFMY Socket Set, Metric, Deep, 12-Point 1 226.40 117.73 117.73 Pliers, Terminal Crimping / Cutter, 9 3/8" 12 29CP 1 61.75 33.35 33.35 13 87CF DIAGONAL CUTTER 1 37.50 20.25 20.25 Pliers, Adjustable Joint, Snap-on® Brand 14 91ACP 1 32.25 17.42 17.42 15 97CCP Pliers, Needle Nose, 8" 1 40.75 22.01 22.01 16 A2A Adaptor, 3/8" x 1/2" 1 13.90 7.23 7.23 17 BP16B Hammer, Ball Peen, 16 oz. 1 26.00 14.82 14.82 Carbon Scraper, Rigid, Black, 7/8" Blade Width, 7 5/8" 18 CSA8C 1 24.65 12.82 12.82 3 WATT LED 2D CELL FLASHLIGHT 19 ECF201A 1 38.00 22.80 21.21 20 FA10E Driver, Hex, 5/16" 1 21.45 11.15 11.15 21 FA12E Driver, Hex, 3/8" 1 21.45 11.15 11.15 22 FA4.5E Driver, Hex, 9/64" 1 18.45 9.59 9.59 23 FA4E Driver, Hex, 1/8" 1 18.45 9.59 9.59 24 FA5E Driver, Hex, 5/32" 1 18.45 9.59 9.59 25 FA6E Driver, Hex, 3/16" 1 18.45 9.59 9.59 26 FA7E Driver, Hex, 7/32" 1 19.60 10.19 10.19 27 FA8E Driver, Hex, 1/4" 1 21.45 11.15 11.15 28 FADH12A 12IN ADJUSTABLE WRENCH 1 79.50 42.93 42.93 Federal ID: 36-4070294 Page 1 of 3 Number: Item Description Preview Qnty List Price Unit Price Total 212965 Gauge, Wire Gap for Electronic Ignition Systems 29 FB303B 1 6.35 3.62 3.62 30 FB316B Gauge, Feeler, Short Blade 1 6.20 3.53 3.53 31 FB325A Set and Holder, Feeler Gauge 1 8.75 4.99 4.99 32 FB361A Gauge, Gapper 1 3.20 1.92 1.92 33 FLF80 3/8 FLEX RATCHET 1 109.00 56.68 56.68 34 GA295 Mirror, Round, 2 1/4" Diameter 1 10.90 6.21 6.21 35 GAC1580 Goggles, Safety 1 18.95 10.80 10.80 36 GFAT1E ADAPTOR 1 12.60 6.55 6.55 37 GSAF1E ADAPTOR 1 23.90 12.43 12.43 38 GSHDX80R INSTINCT INDUSTRIAL SD SET 1 133.75 69.55 69.55 Hammer, Dead Blow, Soft Grip, 16 oz. 39 HBFE16 1 37.30 20.14 20.14 40 IM120A Socket, Impact, Shallow, 3/8", 6-Point 1 14.35 7.46 7.46 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 7/16", 6-Point 41 IM140A 1 14.50 7.54 7.54 42 IM160A Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1/2", 6-Point 1 12.70 6.60 6.60 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 9/16", 6-Point 43 IM180A 1 12.20 6.34 6.34 44 IM200 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 5/8", 6-Point 1 14.05 7.31 7.31 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 11/16", 6-Point 45 IM220 1 13.40 6.97 6.97 46 IM240 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 3/4", 6-Point 1 15.55 8.09 8.09 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 13/16", 6-Point 47 IM260 1 16.15 8.40 8.40 48 IM280 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 7/8", 6-Point 1 18.05 9.39 9.39 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 15/16", 6-Point 49 IM300 1 20.05 10.43 10.43 50 IM320 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1", 6-Point 1 23.00 11.96 11.96 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 1/16", 6-Point 51 IM340 1 22.65 11.78 11.78 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 1/8", 6-Point 52 IM360 1 24.60 12.79 12.79 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 3/16", 6-Point 53 IM380 1 27.25 14.17 14.17 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1-1/4", 6-Point 54 IM400 1 31.50 16.38 16.38 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 5/16", 6-Point 55 IM420H 1 37.75 19.63 19.63 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 3/8", 6-Point 56 IM440 1 37.75 19.63 19.63 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 7/16", 6-Point 57 IM460 1 40.95 21.29 21.29 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 1/2", 6-Point 58 IM480 1 47.00 24.44 24.44 Socket, Impact, Shallow, 1 9/16", 6-Point 59 IM500 1 53.25 27.69 27.69 60 JT13A BLOW GUN 1 16.20 9.23 9.23 61 KRA2411PNA LEATHER HEAD 1 4,935.00 2,499.00 2,499.00 10IN PLIER CURVED JAW W/CUTTER 62 LP10WR 1 21.00 12.60 12.60 63 MG725 1/2 MAG IMPACT 1 422.00 240.54 240.54 64 MTTL300 LEADS-4 COLORS 1 49.99 29.99 33.35 65 MTIND683A MULTIMETER-SCHOOL 1 154.35 92.61 92.61 Wrench Set, Combination, 12-Point, 11 pcs. 66 OEX711B 1 368.85 191.80 191.80 Federal ID: 36-4070294 Page 2 of 3 Number: Item Description Preview Qnty List Price Unit Price Total 212965 Wrench Set, Metric, Combination, 12-Point 67 OEXM713B 1 416.05 216.35 216.35 68 PK53A SCRAPER 1 13.05 7.83 7.83 69 PKNC150 1-1/2IN STRIKING SCRAPER 1 32.15 17.36 17.36 70 PMF147A Caliper, Dial Type, U.S./Metric, 0 - 6" 1 118.35 71.01 71.01 71 PT5C TEL 2LB PICK UP TOOL CHROME 1 9.45 5.67 5.67 72 PWC6 Wire Stripper with Cutter, 6" 1 15.75 8.98 8.98 Wire Stripper/Cutter/Crimper/Bolt Cutter, 9 1/2" 73 PWC9 1 28.95 16.50 16.50 Torque Wrench, Adj. Click-type, U.S., Flex-Ratchet, 5-75 ft. lb., 3/8" drive 74 QD2FR75 1 273.00 147.42 147.42 75 RULER120 12 IN. RULE 1 10.25 6.15 6.15 Wrench, Flare Nut, 10-12 mm, 6-Point 76 RXFMS1012B 1 36.25 18.85 18.85 Wrench, Metric, Flare Nut, 13-14 mm, 6-Point 77 RXFMS1314B 1 38.25 19.89 19.89 Wrench, Flare Nut, 15-17 mm, 6-Point 78 RXFMS1517B 1 40.50 21.06 21.06 Wrench, Flare Nut, 16-18 mm, 6-Point 79 RXFMS1618B 1 42.95 22.33 22.33 Wrench, Metric, Flare Nut, 19-21 mm, 6-Point 80 RXFMS1921B 1 45.50 23.66 23.66 Wrench, Metric, Flare Nut, 9-11 mm, 6-Point 81 RXFMS911B 1 34.25 17.81 17.81 Wrench Set, Flare Nut, Double End, 6-Point 82 RXFS605B 1 183.70 95.52 95.52 83 S9704KA Socket, Spark Plug, 13/16", 6-Point 1 31.75 16.51 16.51 84 S9706KA Socket, Spark Plug, 5/8", 6-Point 1 30.25 15.73 15.73 85 SGA173BR INSTINCT HOSE PICK 1 22.65 11.78 11.78 86 SGASA204A SOFT GRIP MINI PICK SET 1 41.00 21.32 21.32 87 SGD153BR MARINE PLUG SCREWDRIVER 1 16.45 8.55 8.55 88 SGT4BR SOFTGRIP 1/4IN DRIVER 1 28.25 14.69 14.69 89 SN18B BREAKER BAR 1 95.25 49.53 49.53 90 SRP5B SNAP ON RING PLIERS 1 54.00 29.16 31.13 TORQOMETER®, U.S., Basic, 3/8" Square Drive 91 TE12A 1 266.00 151.62 151.62 92 TM10G BREAK BAR 1 38.25 19.89 19.89 93 TMA2.5E Socket Driver, Hex, 5/64" 1 16.90 8.79 8.79 94 TMA2E Socket Driver, Hex, 1/16" 1 17.20 8.94 8.94 95 TMA3.5E Socket Driver, Hex, 7/64" 1 16.90 8.79 8.79 96 TMA3E Socket Driver, Hex, 1/4" Drive, 3/32" 1 16.90 8.79 8.79 Kit, Terminal Tool, 6 pcs. 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Luchog
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I've been working on boats for the past 18 months, I got a quick box with general tools and got some borrowed when I needed.
Now I just got a 300 bucks set at craftsman, plus some other goodies I will end up on U$D550 and will have almost every tool needed for working on inboards and sterndrives. They come in a nice box I keep in the shop and take what I need for each job with me. If you plan on doing this as hobbie, then go please yourself buy what you like because owning nice tools will be your delight and you expect no return from them. Now if you plan on making a living out of this, you might consider giving this another approach, work for a living not for paying nice tools. Tools get left behind, break, are stolen, lend and never returned... It's your knowledge and skills that really matter, not the fancy tools. Just my two cents. |
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bbishop1974
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jeez shaun,you got a lot of attention with your question.i got the same deal when i was in school and i took advantage of it.in my opinoin buy the box if you can afford it,but its not really a beginner box and chances are your going to be moving a few times in the first few years out of school.the first few scratchs are going to hurt.also i would only buy the true everyday stuff from snap-on,impact swivel sockets are a must.nice ratchet,specialty sockets[torx,they break alot].dont waste your money on snap on pry bars,large wrenchs,screw drivers,air tools,1/4 in stuff[you will loose it].ive been wrenching for 16 years and the only snap on tools i have are from when i was in school and i wanted to take advantage of the 50% off deal.i use half of what i bought daily and the rest look like new.streamline your list and save the money for the boat
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nau7iqu9
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At school we have an 11 drawer box half the size as above and the tool list I have is what is in that box, My instructor said that I will be using the same box in advanced marine also and that you can do just about anything with this setup. Like I said before I've since gone through the list twice and changed or removed several things and plan on making a decision before I graduate on what I will buy after using the tools and gaining more experience, but I've always bought nice tools in the trades, taken care of them and never had to replace one. If anyone happens to have a tool list for an entry level boat tech or has a suggestion for any must haves I love to know. Does anyone else agree with passing on the 1/4 stuff? It's a good point but I'm torn.
bb, I have a set of shallow swivel sockets in the list SAE and Metric:) |
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bbishop1974
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i can tell by your boat you take pride in your stuff,screw it,it only money,you will make more,buy what makes you happy
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Nautiquehunter
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I sold Matco for 12 years Mac,Snap On and Matco are all good tools designed to hold up with heavy usage. Check with the shop you will be working at to see what company services them and what the other mechanics think about the dealers. As with boats the dealer service is the difference. Snap On is the most costly of all the tool companies if you check with the other companies you may be able to beat that deal even with the 50% discount. Check around for a used box they depreciate fast and a lot of young techs don't make it. The tools are more important than the new flashy box.
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Bri892001
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This brings up a slightly off topic but related question:
Those of you who are in the marine repair industry, do you like it? Would you make the same decision again? Is it comparable to auto repair? |
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boat dr
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I would have changed a few things, tools are very high on the "to do" list but "TOB" {time on boat}being the most needed and the least taught at any school. I am a Mercury Master Tech, Mercruiser Master Tech, Yamaha/ Yamaha Stern Drive, OMC Certified/OMC Sea Drive Certified. Honda came laterso I am only Honda Certified.15 years of schools and weeks away from home to complete the required training to earn a decent hours wage. If tools made the tech , dealerships would not be hiring "rookies straight out of school".I have fired and hired a few in my years as SM , those that did well were those with a small tool box and a large yearn to learn. Would I do it again, YES........Boat dr |
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Morfoot
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Any advice that I could give comes solely from an aviation standpoint but I would assume the same applies to applications. I've worked on L1011,DC-10, DC-9, 727, 737, 757, 767, MD-90, MD11,and A-310. You can get by with basic screwdrivers, prybars, sockets, ratchets, wrench's up to 1 1/4". That being said they are some specialty tools that I bought thinking I needed them and they looked good on the truck but foolishly spent $120.00 on a set of racheting B-nut wrenchs. That was 20 yrs ago and I bet I have only used them 5 times. They are sitting at home collecting dust. Stories like that run rampent on the Hanger floor. Most of my stuff is Craftsman with a few select tools that are made by Snap or Mac just because Craftsman didn't make them or the competitors were thinner for working in tight places. Gear-Wrenches are the bomb and I probably could have got by with those instead of 2-3 different sets. Angle open-end wrenchs work great.
I totatly agree with what everyone has posted above. A big fancy tool-box with shining tools doesn't make a great mechanic. A great mechanic is one who is willing to learn and be opened minded enough to listen to others around him who have the experience. Tricks are taught by a someone whose been there and learned a valuable lesson from it. Things that a text book won't teach you. I work in a shop where there is over 100 years of experience and to this day we still ask each other questions or get second opinions. No question is a stupid question no matter how silly it may seem. Better to ask now then find out the hard way later. Even if a old guy has done it that way for 15 yrs he still needs to be open minded enough that there may be a better way of doing something even if it's suggested from the "new" guy. |
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8122pbrainard
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Tim, The Whitworth for the Rolls Royce? |
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Morfoot
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No Pete, surprisingly US standard. 12 pt. stuff. However the 1011 was dubbed the "Tri-Star" and the wonder design engineers came up with a "Tri-Wing" faster. Flush head screw that worked great going in but try and remove one after it was flying round for a couple of years and you had a 50-50 chance that you were drilling the head off in order to remove the acess panel that was held on by thes "wonderful" screws.You'd hear impacts spinning more than knocking and the sound of drill motors shortly there after on the first couple of days of open up. |
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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harddock
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As to Craftsman quality. I have a craftsman ratchet in my dock install box. This wrench is used to bolt dock legs and braces on aluminum docks and boat lift installs. Upon coming home from an install I spray the ratchet with WD 40 and throw it back into the dock box. It has seen problably a dozen seasons and does a good of a job as day one. Considering the time it spends underwater I feel it is a very quality product. |
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nau7iqu9
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I appreciate everyone's input and also realize the tools don't make the mechanic but I personally believe in using the best tools and materials available and I am very meticulous/detail oriented so for what I lack in experience for now I hope that doing my absolute best will suffice until I've had the time behind the wrench. I'm volunteering at a reputable dealer M-F to help build skills and experience I will not get from a book and fortunately I spend just as much time in the lab as at the desk in school. I'm sure as time progresses I will start do most research on the tools concerning cost, function, comfort, durability etc. but as for now I do know this Snap On ratchets are sweet! I have a 3/8 Masterforce that is shiny, comfortable, and works well but it's 2 years old and the finish is wearing, a never been used 3/8 Craftsmen which is dull, and sloppy and the 3/8 Snappy at school which is probably 5-8 years old looks better, is more comfortable, has less slop, and has a higher tooth count. As for the rest I'm sure I'll figure it out.
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