Apprentice Tool Box Tour

[@mlieser1230]

That's a great collection of tools after only 5 months. You can save a lot of money shopping at swap meets, flea markets and estate sales.

[@fixingCanoe]

Very true! 80% of my stuff is from those 👊🏽

[@jacobbair2177]

I recommend an impact screwdriver, I’m a diesel tech in the rust belt and I use it frequently for pretty much any screw that isn’t a hex head. Good start, a lot cleaner than my box lol

[@fixingCanoe]

I actually have one 5:38 but I didn’t point it out. Luckily in the west coast we don’t have too much rust 😅. Still new to the trade so not too much wear on the tools, just yet... hehe preciate the advice.

[@ToolBoxTour]

SOLID setup! Your flee markets sound amazing compared to the ones in my area. I chuckled at the vacuum, but if it works, then awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@fixingCanoe]

No way! Inspired by yourself! Thanks man, I got my bluepoint mirror thanks to your videos haha, and my vacuum was a handy down from my grandpa :)

[@ZeroHorsePower]

Good start brother, looks good!👍🏼

[@fixingCanoe]

Thanks man 🤙🏽 will be doing an update down the line!

[@davidhull2060]

A good, sensible start to your tool collection. 👍

[@brenthann2623]

great video, stay out of debt and live easy.

[@fixingCanoe]

live easy brotha 🤙🏽

[@bigg4454]

Lookin' good for less than a year! I thought you were gonna say a couple years or somethin'. I wasn't anything near that when I started. I been in this biz for about 50 (on and off). We all have different paths to take I guess. 👍

[@fixingCanoe]

Thank you 👊🏽 I plan to do this for a career for awhile so it’s all an “investment” ;)

[@peyton.c8399]

good setup for only 4 months, i work with people that been working for 5 years and don't have half of what you got. Safe wrenching 👊

[@fixingCanoe]

Thanks, same to you my friend 👊🏽

[@RyldUp-uo3pc]

I'm coming up on 10 years and over 70% of my tools are off the trucks. And to be honest the only things that I find worth it are snap on ratchets and Mac anti vibe hammers. Other than snap on 90% of the other truck brand tools are rebranded. Quality tools are well worth the money but go right to the source. Lang, lisle and mayhew are all good USA companies

[@fixingCanoe]

Lisle is good! I’ll look into Lang and the Mac Anti vibe hammers 👊🏽

[@fixingCanoe]

Cool to hear from a vet in the industry 🤙🏽

[@22mpb]

Been doing this professionally for almost 8 years now, and I agree. I do like the matco ratchets as well. If you want battery tools go with Milwaukee. Never have had any of mine fail. Other than cordless ratchets I prefer air powered. I guess that does depend on your shop layout and air hose availability, plus line pressure.

[@fixingCanoe]

@@22mpbi’m on the same boat!

[@RyldUp-uo3pc]

@fixingCanoe the Mac anti vibe and Stanley Proto hammers are the same and darn near the same cost, and not very often you warranty a hammer so just depends on what logo you want on your hammer. only buy the steel hammer though, the dead blows aren't great. For a dead blows the best is snap on but for the price the best made in USA is tekton

[@vichaimoua]

You need some 1/4 impact swivel sockets. I used my 1/4 m12 electric ratchet more than my 3/8 long neck. Only time my 3/8 comes out is when I’m doing spark plugs.

[@fixingCanoe]

I’ve been using both all the time, and haven’t seen the need for impact. I have chrome 1/4 swivels

[@bigsargecustoms]

Very nice set up for the time you have in. I would think about upgrading the box in the very near future. I would advise to buy a box bigger than you think you need at the rate you are growing. Good luck!

[@fixingCanoe]

Appreciate it man, yes a new box is on my list (I just upgraded to this box recently) I do work in a small shop so it’s tuff find a box that fits.

[@ElectroAtletico]

Well done. BTW, check out the Cornwell truck's BOGO on 3/8 this month. For $175 you get an awesome full set of both chrome and impact. p.s. One ding: Black tool boxes are a BITCH to keep clean and shiny. When you upgrade to a large tool box compare the colors of the other techs and see which ones look the best all the time.

[@fixingCanoe]

Unfortunately there’s no Cornwell truck at my shop :( I’ve owned a black car so I know the struggle hahah! I just didn’t want a bling bling box, I figured black would be more nonchalant.

[@MrOnlinmrine]

Very nice setup. Where do you work at if you mind??

[@fixingCanoe]

I work at an independent European repair shop.

[@drizen1g]

We only need Harbor Freight