Snap On Box
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Topic: Snap On Box
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Subject: Snap On Box
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:05am
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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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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:18am
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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. ------------- "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" |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:34am
| 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? |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:39am
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love the boat,beautiful
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Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:54am
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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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Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:58am
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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. |
Posted By: connorssons
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 12:11pm
Very nice! you can keep it at my house 
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Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 12:53pm
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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 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 1:01pm
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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....... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: wingwrench
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 1:45pm
+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. |
boat dr wrote:Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 2:09pm
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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 ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 3:27pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 3:34pm
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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. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 3:52pm
| 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. |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 7:02pm
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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 ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 7:07pm
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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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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 7:24pm
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!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 7:30pm
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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. (fits most sizes) 97 TT600 1 50.90 29.01 29.01 |
Posted By: Luchog
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 9:57pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2095" rel="nofollow - 1980 Ski Nautique Commander 351W |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 10:49pm
| 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 |
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-08-2011 at 11:19pm
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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:) |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 1:30am
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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Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 12:44pm
| 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. |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 2:43pm
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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? |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 3:05pm
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 ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 4:22pm
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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. ------------- "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" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 5:30pm
Tim, The Whitworth for the Rolls Royce? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 6:15pm
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. ------------- "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" |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 6:39pm
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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. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-09-2011 at 10:19pm
| 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. |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 1:09am
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Hey man,
I went to MMI 3 years ago and now work at a Malibu, Axis, Bayliner, Bently Pontoon dealership. I can't stress enough how true what Erik Lavine was saying about buying a super expensive box. I have friends who purchased a snap on box at MMI with the 50% discount and regret every part of it when they see my craftsman box that does the same thing. If you want to buy any form of a snap on box buy one of the small snap on roll around boxes that you will spend 98% of your day working out of. I primarily use a huskey tool bag with the different stuff I need for a certain boat. Having a big freaking box is cool and I love the size of my box buy I only have 1500 dollars wrapped up in the box and I guarantee I have more overall space than that snap-on box. My biggest suggestion of what to buy from snap on is ratchets, extentions, SWIVEL SOCKETS especially quarter inch. I have craftsman and snap on swivel sockets, my craftsman ones only get used when im working over the water on the back of an outboard. Otherwise i use the snap on ones. Skip on the snap on air tools for the most part. Many of them from snap on are the same as IR (we have removed the cases from a few of our snap on ones and they have IR right on them). I would highly suggest buying the SMALLEST 1/4 air ratchet you can find. Blue point has a tiny one. Personally for my regular sockets, theyre all craftsman. I haven't had any issues. They fit equally well and tight over a bolt or nut as snap ons do. Spend the money on the tools, not the box! My instructors at MMI told me that and me and my credit are really glad I listened. Heres a picture of my box. 5'10' tall 40" wide plus the 15" wide side box. Its all ball-bearing with grip latch. I LOVE this box and I beat the piss out of it  ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 9:55am
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something that bugs me everyday is the 1/2" snap on socket i left on a boat, not because i lost it, only because it cost me 20 bucks...actually, I have my top box in my trunk as we speak, because i do alot of road work and its mobile, i can sneak into marinas without enveloping the yard master lol, true,
back when i got into doing this stuff you didnt have much choice on tool boxes and had to purchase from the tool guys, but as time progressed i found the 200.00 boxes are as much of quality as 2000.00 boxes. I buy tools that make doing things easier and more efficiently and just when you thought you couldnt re-invent the wrench they did, the "gear Wrench" the times i laid in the bowels of a boat and loosened a bellhousing bolt 1/8 of a turn at a time. I have them up to 1 and 1/4 and sidelined my Snap ons. If i need a tool i buy it, if a tool looks cool, i dont buy it, I have a bottem box full of cool tools that i just dont use. in the younger days my boss talked me into these big fcn space station, 1986 ish, it was 3500.00 back then, i got pissed off and quit, he was out somewhere and i loaded the thing into the back end of a s-10....he got back and i told him fu i quit and he replied to me.....your not using my lift truck to load your box.....needless to say i drove off into the morning sky. and from that point on I always made my stuff easy to move...obviously, i cant work for someone else so things are a touch different now, and i still make my stuff mobile only for the ease of transporting to boats ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 10:06am
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yesterday the gate said "All sub-contractors must check in" i told the guy who's boat im working on that if anyone comes over that you tell them that im your good friend or your paying the 200.00, if i pay it, its going on your bill....funny how things work, i have liabilty insurance in case anything should ever happen, but the marina's really frown upon outside people coming in.
Ive had signs thrown against my service truck, Ive had the prick yardmaster make me walk a half a mile with my tools instead of parking next to the boat, all kinds of sht. ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Luchog
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 11:23am
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Eric, what kind of gearwrenches you talk about that are so nice?
I have another traveller on June bringing the rest of my stuff, maybe I could consider this ones as well. The craftsman set has been nice so far, it lacks some stuff I ordered separatedly, But the total, set and add-ons bill will end up U$D550-600s. I think it's way worth it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2095" rel="nofollow - 1980 Ski Nautique Commander 351W |
Posted By: wingwrench
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 12:08pm
| Search gearwrench, it's the brand, they are sold at Sears as well as other stores. I've had mine for several years and don't leave the shop without them. |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 12:21pm
| I changed my raw water impeller last year with one... maybe two gearwrenches. I forget what sizes but I know it was SAE obviously. It was the only tool I wound up needing. |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 12:46pm
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7/16 & 1/2 plus a 5/16 nut driver for the hose clamps.... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: May-10-2011 at 5:24pm
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If you want Snap-On there is nothing better. Do ya need it,thats up to you. I've got an OLD Snap-On and an OLD Craftsman. Both are still around. There are some great deals on them at racing junk.com under "tools". ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-11-2011 at 9:49am
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if you got pawn shops around you, they are filled with Snap on stuff...every mechanic needs a crack fix once in a while, watch e-bay, craigslist ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-12-2011 at 9:35pm
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I guess getting my game plan together for tools and a box just got bumped up on the priority list, I got offered a position in the service dept. today.
Today was my first official day, which I wasn't expecting so soon. Fortunately I do have a good assortment of tools now, (Masterforce/Craftsmen) and a very cheep top/bottom chest which incidentally has a broken wheel now, from rolling a crossed the transition between asphalt and concrete:/ I was hoping to have time to see what tools I will using on a daily basis and find preferences so I wouldn't make the mistake of paying for Snap On if a particular tool won't be used enough to justify the price, but now I'm faced with the decision of buying cheap tools now and replacing later if need be or do I just bite the bullet? I have a very good friend who has $80,000+ racked up in tools and he initially started with Craftsmen and odds n ends. Looking through his box a 2 months ago(Matco triple bay)He has mostly Snap On with some Matco and regrets not buying what he could the first time around. The real problem is I'm unsure on what I will need because of my limited knowledge of outboards and stern drives. Don't want to drill the lead tech with tool questions I ask plenty w/o. As a side note I never thought I would enjoy turning wrenches so much:) |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-12-2011 at 10:31pm
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Around these parts the outboards that have specialty tools are owned by the marina. That is not to say a mechanic can't buy his own but in the few I've worked at they were supplied by the establishment.
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 9:45am
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a fcn doctor doesnt have 80k wrapped up in tools of the trade. 80k is a new CC, nice Porsche, nice down payment on a house,
what i expect a new hire to have is a basic set of hand tools up to 1' 1/4, you need to focus on absorbing knowledge from this guy with 80k worth of tools, not his tool collection, it seems your being intimidated because you dont have a tool collection yet, be patient, things will come to you as you advance in your trade. what you do with those tools and your abilty to figure out problems and not create problems is what your service manager will notice...your out there to make someone money efficiently and thats what matters, if you can master that, you will never have a problem with employment ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 9:56am
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a wise old man told me long ago, if you surround yourself with successful people, you too will be successful, there are guys in shops that will avoid giving you information for the sole fact that you will learn more than them...find a guy in the shop that will take you under his wing and pass the knowledge on to you, listen to his everyword and if it doesnt seem right to you just clam up and do what he says because chances are he was in the identical predicament. dont try to be a know it all (unless you do know it all) lol, like some of us.... truly im just speaking from with in and experience, i got know it alls working for me and i just shake my head, but i also have go to guys that get the job done without creating headaches, and 100.00 tool sets ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 10:01am
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and stay away from shop politics, they will poisen you, if you hang around the shop idiot with the big mouth "the establishment is out to get him" you too will start to think like that ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 10:15am
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If it must be Snap-on have a look on Ebay too, Uk ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Snap-On-Tool-Chest-/120722375100?pt=UK_Garage_Equipment_Tools_Tool_Boxes_Storage&hash=item1c1b9d41bc - Tool chest around $1400 less must be the same in the US. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 10:19am
Caution...Might not be a bargain if you have to have it shipped. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 10:27am
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sorry for the babble but if i dont write it down it will bug me all day, which reminds me of a Mick, fresh off the boat from Ireland, I was the shop foreman, he said to me, I would make a better foreman than you, needless to say he was in charge of keeping the bathrooms clean from that day on....you always need to know who's in charge, even if you dont like him, someone of authority put him or me in this case in that position.....we had an understanding after that ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 10:36am
I'm trying to say look on US Ebay if there on over here must be the same in the US ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 12:12pm
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I'm trying to say look on US Ebay if there on over here must be the same in the US [/QUOTE]
I'm sayin if you can't go pick it up locally the shipping will surely take away most of the savings. Even in the US. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: May-13-2011 at 11:59pm
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I have been a motorcycle tech for 20 years. I have a 10,000 dollar box overflowing with tools. It took all 20 years to get that far. Listen to Eric & the Boat Dr, they know of what they speak. Its not the tools that make the tech, its the knowledge. Good luck in your new endeavor. In two years you'll wish you went to law school
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 12:29am
Now that's funny. I did go to law school. Three years as a lawyer and left to do something else. Grass is always greener I guess. I've told the story before. My Dad was a mechanic. Spent hours and hours working with him, but he never really let me learn the important stuff. Do all the major motorwork, and he'd tell me "get out of the way" when it was time to adjust the valves, tune the carb, whatever. He wanted to make sure I would not follow in his footsteps. Again, I guess the grass is always greener. BKH BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 12:37am
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Mike, the numbers show less than 10% pay off the loan working at a dealership.The work is dirty, the hours long and the pay could be better. This is not the dream that most students signed on for. I have made a living, bought a house and sent three thru college and bought a few toys, not to count the great memories made over the last thirty years . Living the dream then, lovin' it now.
The boats have been good to me and for me, hope you make a great tech.........Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 12:40am
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The Boat Doctor and i just attempted an alignment on my CC. husky sockets and craftsman screw drivers did the job so far. really wish i had a 10.00 set of pry bars from harbor freight would have mad the job easier., like i said i would have taken a 4 dollar pry bar over a 400.00 socket set today I would take the right tools for the job over the most expensive generic tools. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 12:42am
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+1 to mike about wishing I went to law school aka any school.
I came lit of MMI after paying 25,000 dollars plus having a job to pay living expenses and I was offered a job at 12$ an hour in New Jersey which is a state with a high cost of living. I've gotten a few raises and am making better money than that now but it's still nothing close to what my friends with college degrees are making and from what I've been told, it's tough to achieve higher than 30+ an hour in this business unless your a manager or an owner. It's absolute BULLSH!T (sorry for the language Keith) how Underpaid mechanics are. For the amount of money and training many of us go through these days to come out of school and get offered 12 dollars an hour (which is less than I got paid one summer to clean dorms at MIT in Boston) is absolutely wrong. Maybe I'm in the wrong area of the country but this industry isn't just fixing ski/wakeboard boats and taking them for test rides. It's fight starters in the worst designed 24 foot sea ray sundecks with a BBC in it that makes you curse like a sailor and stab your screw driver through their interior in frustration. That's the reality of being a boat mechanic ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:08am
still love the babling eric .ive been wrenching for 16+years,my yearly income has been the same for the last ten years even though my hourly rate has increased by $10.the industry is driving the real talent out,dealership techs are not what they used to be.good luck to all newbies in the service world,hopefully your not flat rate like me.not sure where i was going with this,i just needed to vent 
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Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:15am
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We aren't flat rate here in the North East. There's not a long enough season to bother with flatrate. Since march 15th we have been removing shrink wrap and getting boats running with the usual dead starter, dead battery, crapped out primary solenoid, oil changes, lower unit oil, trans fluid blah blah. So by the time we start "fixing boats" say mid june? We would have a 2 month area to work on flat rate, then we will be right back into shrink wrapping and winterization.
I just plan to try and learn and absorb as much as possible during that 2-3 months of fixing boats. ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:16am
| i can't believe how much attention this thread got.i think its because we can all remember being in similar scenario.just remember debt/interest SUCKS |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:19am
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I was not a four year grad student, after high school, no more . Started at a dealership sweeping and cleaning parts, begged to go to every I could be accepted at.
Merc and Yamaha had by far the best scool and seminars, OMC almost a waste of time. Mercruiser was held in Stillwater Ok.As your schooling increases so do your ability to see new "concept" long before they are at the dealership. Louisiana pay scale for techs is a little higher than that, most here work on 60/40 labor rate. Thats the only way I could work for a dealership again.Many are scared of a straight commision job, I loved it. I am probably the richest man on this site with the friends and memories made thru this site. All because of these old boats, love what you do , not so much money .......billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:22am
im moving to louisiana and the docs giving me a job no more hvac for this fat boy  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:24am
Mine I would venture to say was " Young and Dumb" ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:46am
Now here is something on this thread that I understand and can agree with...this place is special. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 1:50am
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Jbear : Location: United States, But i want to know where the famous Jbear stays are you in florida?
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Luchog
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 2:12am
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Where I'm working I take some jobs on my own and others they give me. When something cames up or goes beyond my skills I ask for directions or help, We split 50/50. It's a partnership.
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2095" rel="nofollow - 1980 Ski Nautique Commander 351W |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 2:12am
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Lake Wales Hoss...half-way between Tampa and Orlando. Close to Lakeland or Winterhaven. We are at the junction of rt60 and rt27.
Thought we covered this at the River. BTW..love the new boat! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 2:43am
Remember the good old days John when you could fix anything with these,they gave them to you along with a truck to get them around?
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Posted By: nau7iqu9
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 10:49am
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I'm slowly starting to realize the tools I have now will be sufficient for awhile. The only thing I've borrowed so far was a small filter wrench which I've bought since then, maybe the best thing for me is to wait until right before the end of school when I've got a full years experience at the dealership to decide whether there are things I have to have from Snap and in the mean time only buy what I absolutely need to do the job.
As a side note concerning the grass:) I've spent the last 8 years doing everything from drywall to outbuildings to union concrete and I've never enjoyed working for so little money. When I left IL I was making 30+an hour now I'm making just over a 1/3 of that. It's hard on the checkbook but between going to school for 8hrs and working at the dealership for another 4 M-F there's not much time for anything else. I've had to look for sidework on the weekends to supplement my income but the bottom line is I'm still happy with my decision to do this. This site and the people on it are BadA**! |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 11:07am
A senior mechanic once told me..."Foot, if you borrow a tool more than twice then it's a tool that you should probably purchase."
Been there done that my friend. I started at DAL cleaning airplanes (and I mean clean) until I had 6 months of A&P school under my belt and I was only going to school part time. Transferred to Int'l Line Maintenance as a helper but decided to bite the bullet and become a full time student. Classes were from 8-2pm then was to report for work ASAP and worked till 11:00. I did this for 1.5 years and I too had no time for much anything else. One of the BEST decisions I ever made regarding my job. Pay the piper now but reap the benefits later. I'm blessed in the fact that I truly love my job and there is no greater joy than fixing something that is broken. ------------- "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" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 11:26am
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I keep telling my one guy he should be paying me because im teaching him a trade that will last a lifetime, its funny on how i use to watch his every move and now i can let him lose and not worry...i knew he had the ability deep down in him to solve problems and as he does things such as a bellow job, he is getting much quicker at it.
a good for instance he will come to me and say something is broke, but i will ask him why its broke, go back and figure out why it broke, just dont replace the part...there is a hidden message and this sharpens his troubleshooting skills ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 4:17pm
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Well i think i want to take a month. a week in LA with the Boat Doc. maybe two. A week with Eric dont know where your located . and another week with Pete B. If i had the opportunity to go to school and learn these boats while making a career out of it i could not imagine it your very lucky you get this chance nau7iqu9 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 5:20pm
I think that since GL reunion is taking a break that we should just show up next year at Pete's new shop ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 11:30pm
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im game let me know when to be there and i be on a plane tomorrow ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 11:39pm
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hey Hoss...changed my location just for you...
Had my snips and blue knife on today for a Church work day. Felt good. I always tell the guys at the garage that there will always be a spot for a guy with a butt set and a orange buzzer and a little common sense. As long as there is weather and squirrels. Yeah...a free truck to drive to the mall, shopping, Mom's, Dr's office. They have finally stopped 'home garaging' in Ohio. Never could figure that one out but it sure was a good deal for guys for a long time. Never did get to take my UG truck home. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-14-2011 at 11:42pm
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i noticed that and yes we did talk about that at SJRR i just couldn't remember But now i wont forget hahaha ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: May-15-2011 at 12:01am
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I should remember but don't (senior moment?)......where are you guys in Florida?
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-15-2011 at 12:04am
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basically Jacksonville we should get together any good "ON THE WATER" eateries down there? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: May-15-2011 at 10:56am
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Sweet, some good advice for you, Ringhaver Florida, Cat dealership, get on the marine propulsion side, or ZF Florida, or even find a good marine transmission rebuild shop....fck the Merc dealers. very saturated which drives the wage down. get a niche, most dealerships will repair all the hanging stuff but dont want to dabble into transmissions and send them out.
what part of Fla are you in? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: May-15-2011 at 3:30pm
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Jacksonville, it is as far northeast as you can get. I have applied with CAT 3 or 4 times for various mechanics positions. I was offered a job at one time as an A/C mechanic for tractors but i turned it down. that particular job i didn't apply for. Getting on with ring-power around here is very hard. I have been told a college degree is very helpful and is also something i do not have. I guess ill be an undercover marine tech by night and a HVAC tech by day. now if i can just figure out this alignment problem on my new boat ill be golden
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |