Snap-on EPIQ Tool Box Tour | Fullest Box on Youtube

Take a look at what tools a heavy equiptment technician working for a Caterpillar dealer uses on a daily basis.

[@brandonf2163]

The snap on dealer would like to personally thank you for putting his kid through college

[@w.d.m-1899]

And paying off 2 houses

[@austinmuir544]

Snap on is cool and all but I prefer the Rolls Royce line of tools

[@MooresRacingandOff-Roading]

I love comments like this. If his snap on guys like mine his snap on guy may have made 5-6 grand if that.

[@brandonf2163]

@@MooresRacingandOff-Roading ok and you're still out the price of a university degree for something that does nothing but hold tools

[@lanemendenhall7469]

@behexen250 they do that or is it a joke

[@trangia12]

I can’t believe all of the hateful comments. Some people are criticizing how much his tools cost. I know a guy who has a ski boat that costs more than all of this mans tools. The ski boat gets used maybe once a month for half a year while these tools get used making this man money and will continue to make him money for a long time. Be proud of your skills and your pride in your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnbrevard5966]

Yes, and this man stands tall, straight and proud of what he does, how he was raised and who he is... You are an example of a Fine Man!..PERIOD!... But after watching the whole video... Yes, its overkill... I had a shop I started with a 185 piece craftsman set..I swear I made it work, as I needed i made or ran to the store for more, Later when i started to get snap,,,matco etc i think it was for more of a Now i have the right tools...Even though the craftsman husky and I promise even the dollar store pliers started and made me and my shop into where I am today...

[@Thros1]

A rip off is a rip off, if he enjoys it more power to him but nobody is going to say you couldn't get basically everything shown far cheaper. If your job allows you enough disposable income to spend on overpriced tools and accessories then do what you want I guess...

[@xblackdog]

@@Thros1 Eh, it's overpriced, but there's something to be said about Snap-on's warranty, and the fact you can get replacements straight from the dealer when they show up each week. With cheaper brands IF they have any warranty, you're stuck waiting weeks or even months to get the tool back.

[@Thros1]

@@xblackdog snap on sells the same exact tools in other countries under a different brand name for 1/3 the price usually so yeah it's kind of a rip off but still quality tools

[@sorryimajerk735]

fuck yeah well said man

[@tomjack9003]

When I seen the first drawer of sockets, I felt like a little kid looking at a drawer full of candy, very nice box.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Tom Jack Haha Thank you!

[@jcnpresser]

I seen that drawer and it cost more than my whole set up and I’m a full time ford mechanic. We don’t need a big variation of tools. You can pretty much take a car apart with a 8, 10, 13, 15, 18mm. Awesome set of tools though.

[@jcnpresser]

behexen250 what about a 5 mm. For fender liners, no I don’t work for quick lane. I’m a line tech, have been for about 10 years. Don’t think I’ve ever used a 9mm for anything, heck I bought a set of snap on semi deep 1/4 drive sockets and it came with 2 8mm and no 9mm. Wasn’t complaining though. Was a mispackaged set.

[@craigmadden7470]

Yeah, looks like most of the things have never been used. Wish my tools were like that!

[@scientist100]

@@craigmadden7470 my tools are all scrapped of use 😅 I usually buy what I use. Things that I rarely use I dont keep in the toolbox. My tool box is a 5 drawer HB box

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

I was with Porsche for over 30 + years. I have 7 top & bottom boxes that are full. I had a Porsche shop, then restored Porsche, & Mercedes out of a E350 Ford Van. I was a high performance fabricator for Carroll Shelby. (I was involved with the original Viper.) I also designed tool boxes, & hand tools for a company in Tiawan. Your tool collection is awesome. Now, go make some money, keep America rolling!

[@phillipcampos9249]

Nice !

[@BustedKnucklesGarage1]

Nice man! What a resume! I just started with Porsche. 6 weeks now with them and it’s great so far

[@giuseppebotta3602]

This tour blows everyone else’s out of the water

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Giuseppe Botta Thank you! I definitely wanted to make a quality video because I know how hard it is to watch poorly made videos.

[@MrTmenzo]

Not quite kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqeuknShnaakeJI

[@blk90s13]

Giuseppe Botta audio is terrible

[@giuseppebotta3602]

Disney Scoop can hear him fine

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Disney Scoop Yeah, I was hoping it would turn out alittle better. I’m sorry about that, I think it’s because my mic was turned sideways and not straight up and down. I think it would’ve sounded better that way. Unless you have any thoughts or any other mics that might work better?

[@dylanloppie354]

Get this dude to 10 million views to help pay for that amazing set up!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

dylan loppie Haha! Thank you sir!

[@GamerNxUSN]

Gonna need 30

[@freelectron2029]

why....? help a moron over pay for crap. thats a great way to spend charity.

[@ViperMods_216]

@@freelectron2029 did you see all the sunex and other quality/value level professional tools? What was over paid for and what is exactly junk in this box? Would you care to explain?

[@CPLBSS88]

Wait... you guys got a pay off number? I was told my tools are a life time rental fee, kids and their grand kids got that deal too.

[@leejackson5220]

When I purchased my box alone it was 10, 895 and change. After tax it was well over 11K for just the box alone. Best thing it was paid off in a year, no loan taken out just weekly payments to the truck. I would estimate that I have over 70K in tools, but it has taken me over 35 years to collect these tools. I work on Heavy Equipment, Concrete Pumps, Cranes, and in the past Mine Haul Equipment. Tools add up quickly, but when you need something, you get it. Heck I paid over 400 dollars for one socket from Snap-on, but had to have it for a job. Yes only used one time, but the customer was happy and pleased with the work completed. Quit bashing on this guy, if he can afford it and keep his family taken care of, go for it.

[@ABC-oo4vm]

Instead of individuals making arrangements of what’s tools are best, this gentleman in this video is invested into his craft. His level of experience and service is a direct reflection on the tools he choose’s. Don’t criticize negativity on how this gentleman has or doesn’t need this or that. By no means a shadetree or some YT mechanic. Much respect to this man. You definitely have to know how to work on that equipment. I got a brother that works with Union Pacific rail road. Been twisted wrenches lil’ over 40 years. He got his training when in the us navy. He’s got a box that a lil’bit larger then this. The size of wrench’s - sockets are huge. Everything in the rail road is huge. Rail road provides a good part of he’s needs, but when he needs the good stuff, he got his box. He’s fixen to retire in a few years. He’ll have 2 retirements under his belt and has done very well for himself. So I guess you can say, I have much respect for tradesmen. It’s way better then the other route, livin off the government expecting a handout..

[@selffarming7008]

Well done fella, amazing toolkit. Obviously you are a guy who takes pride in your work and your pristine layout is a pride to see

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

self farming Thank you!

[@747rotate]

I'll tell you something. I use to be an ASE technician for GM for about 20 years. I had around 100K in Snap on boxes & tools. Seemed like all i ever accomplished was making money to pay off my Snap on bill. Sure i made some good money but i had to reinvest it in more equipment, etc. After awhile i started to realize i wasn't making much progress & decided to get into aviation. Went to school & became a certified A&P technician. Took a job at a commercial airlines & made more money than i ever thought possible. The best part was i didn't need a toolbox that was the size of a small house & didn't need every tool under the sun. Most of the speciality tools were provided by the company. It sure made my life much easier & i didn't have the constant pressure of worrying how i was gonna pay for this & that. I worked for that airline for 22 years & then at the age of 60 i was able to retire a millionaire. My wife & i now live in the Bahamas & have a beautiful home that's paid for overlooking the beach & loving every minute of it. So if you really want to make the big bucks forget about making Snap on richer & make yourself richer.

[@Some_person.]

That's pretty impressive.

[@747rotate]

@@Some_person. Thank you. I worked all the overtime I could get & it definitely paid off. After working in the hangers for 6 yrs. I went to the engine shop where it was climate controlled & it sure was alot easier than bent over a fender working in a hot shop. The thing about working in aviation is there are so many peaks & vallies. I had a crew chief tell me to always hang in there & never give up & it did pay off in the long run. I was very fortunate & never did get laid off. Sure was stressful at times worrying if I would get laid off but it never happened.

[@Some_person.]

@@747rotate Hard work pays off, you only live once make it worth while, you have made the success happen that people dream of happening, good job.

[@loco0351]

I am actually working on getting my A&P cert. your comment gives me hope that am actually doing the right thing. Not getting Snap on getting Harbor Freight tool box myself. No need to make Snap on guy millions. lol

[@747rotate]

@@loco0351 Like i said stick with it & never give up. You'll get frustrated at times & will start to second guess yourself...i most certainly did, but soon everything will start to fall in place & the satisfaction & sense of accomplishment will be the best high you'll ever get. At first it's not easy but after awhile everything will fall in place & you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish in the aviation industry. Always work safe & smart & stay alert at what you're doing because there's alot of heavy equipment, etc. that can hurt you severely or even kill you. Never let anyone have or tell you to do something that you're not comfortable doing especially if it's not an FAA approved repair. That my friend will get you in deep doo-doo. I saw it happened a few times & most of the time they lost their license & was fired by the company. Many of them were very good at what they did but for one reason or another they got in too big of a hurry or did a repair that wasn't on the up & up hoping that the inspector wouldn't catch it but in most cases they would catch it. I worked with some awesome inspectors that knew more about their particular aircraft than the mechanics did. They were some very intelligent & knowledgeable people & usually great guys & gals also. A little hint...always treat the inspectors with upmost respect & try to make friends with them. You'll life will be alot easier. Always, always go by the book to the letter & you'll be just fine. Because in the end it's your butt that's on the line. Just never become a Supervisor at an airline company. The stress those guys endure is crazy. Airline company's fire & hire those poor souls all of the time. There's no job protection in what the union members call the company side. Stick with the unions. The union i was in took very good care of their brothers & sisters along with the company. The airline career can be so rewarding it'll blow your mind how much money there is to be made. I know i certainly did. Had i continued to work until i was 65 i could have made even more money than what i did but after i got to the point where my wife & i could live comfortably for the rest of our lives i chose to go ahead & retire & start to do the things i wanted to do & haven't regretted it one bit. I'm loving life more than ever right now! I remember the first couple of days after i retired i thought what in the hell have i done...the next week i adapted just fine...haha. I didn't mean to be so long winded but i just thought i'd give you a little insight of how rewarding a career you can have in aviation. I wish you the best of luck & keep 'em flyin' high! By the way i've got one of Harbor Freight boxes & it's awesome. Some people knock Harbor Freight but in the recent years they have really stepped up their game.

[@bradhayes8294]

I interviewed for an engineering job at the Snap-On toolbox manufacturing division. During the interview I was told that Snap-On corporate considers their toolbox division to be their "cash cow" division. Apparently due to being so highly profitable that it covers for their less profitable divisions.

[@roylowery1329]

Dude congrats on your box and your tools, you work hard for your money and you spend it how YOU want and to hell with these clowns on here....

[@1962guy50]

Mechanic work is hard. Using shitty tools makes it a nightmare. Congrats to you sir for caring enough about your trade to invest well in yourself!

[@dangrimes5078]

I have a friend who was an auto mechanic his entire life. Now that he's retired it's kind of sad to see these huge toolboxes full of Snap on tools sitting in his garage. Never to be used again. A working life flies by.

[@thecarsurgeon529]

@@dangrimes5078 That's really sad.. I am barely started my career and makes me second guess every day that I spend at the shop.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@thecarsurgeon529 where I live I guess according to my friend, just about every shop has gone non union. My friend got a pretty good pension but he is always telling me the young guys screwed up because they let the dealership's talk them into voting the union out. He says the trade sucks now compared to when he was working. Of course this is his opinion but there seems to be a lot of truth to it. Car's have changed so much that the job of a mechanic or "technician" has really changed. I don't know if you remember when they used to actually rebuild engines. Anyway I'm curious how it is where you live and what you think about it.

[@thecarsurgeon529]

@@dangrimes5078 Only having 21 years on this earth i could not quite know exactly how it was before but I can see through my fathers experience how rebuilding engines and transmissions was the normal, there’s still a shop nearby that rebuilds trans. but they typically refrain from doing so. Need to repair rates have definitely gone down, due to the modernizing of cars and less mechanical objects being used so less wear and tear going on. And that’s where technicians come in to try and locate faults through communication lines, signal waves and output values from various modules. But yes I do not see this trade being here in the long run, but needs for reprogramming, coding, and diagnostics will grow tremendously.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@thecarsurgeon529 I'm impressed with the way you have given a lot of thought into where your trade has been and where it's likely to go.

[@johnnel7971]

First toolbox tour I've watched where the tools is worth the box.

[@joseluiscalderon3254]

I prefer a tool box tour over a house tour any day . You know you doing something right when it takes more than 1hr to show your box . Really enjoyed the video brother

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Joseluis Calderon Thank you!

[@fantro1064]

That box costs more than a house... go to harbor freight

[@mrbond9882]

Don't know much about tools but 1 thing I learned for sure is that everyone in these comments are experts on them

[@Cmasterfung]

As someone whose been a car mechanic for about 2 years now whose growing my toolbox although every drawer is impressive I love the Milwaukee tool collection you have because those are some of my favorite tools I’ve bought.

[@dialog245]

Nice 'office' well organised, methodical and clean. This is a reflection of the person, he does a dirty job and yet his hands are clean. His repair work will be organised, thought through and tidy. It may not be how everybody wants to work and maybe he spends more on tools than you would but he doesn't tell you how to spend your hard earned money and so nor should we. I'd have him work on my vehicle.

[@SpanishBUILT]

biggest flex ive ever seen on any KZbin mechanics channel

[@garywatersjr8959]

A man was never meant to drool for 1 hour and 15 minutes straight! Time to drink a gallon of water to replenish! Awesome tool box tour! I totally agree with your philosophy of it's better to own it than borrow someone else's! About 1/3 of my tools are duplicates of shop supplied tools, yet mine always seem to be the missing ones!

[@L35inColorado]

You have an impressive setup, and so very well organized! You clearly have pride in what you do, and that's something that is too rare these days and cannot be taught. Thanks for sharing your toolbox!

[@thepitpatrol]

That, my friend, is a thing of beauty. Had about a 300.00 a week SnapOn habit back in the early 90's. We farm now and use a lot of Craftsman and Harbor Freight. Doesn't hurt near as much when we lose them in the chicken house. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@ravenmoore8432]

Man that’s an amazing collection that will last generations, and I guess when your making more then enough too live why not buy what you love, congrats man

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Raven Moore Hell yea! Thank you for the support!

[@joshmdmd]

Only if the kid doesn't sell the box 😂

[@CarlitoSuperLobo]

43 minute's in and you have spent in tools as much as I paid for my home. Wholly SH!T this is a dream box. Keep them tools coming...

[@james4wd236]

I love when you have all these tool at work and then you go home and need to work on something and you don't have that one socket, set, or something that you know is sitting in your toolbox at work.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

James4wd that’s why I bring all my work here.

[@miken5413]

Most Mechanics think " If i have the right tool, I can fix anything" . You Mr. Beyer have no excuse if you cant fix something. Very impressive and a great video! I love all my Knipex tools

[@myles5276]

My mini knipex are my favorite when I am scaffolding or just working on site in general

[@ursusmaritimus7159]

Great video and great tool box. How sad that many comments are just nasty. "Those tools don't look used" etc. I've had the same comments thrown at me on sites over and over again. You know what, I like to use clean tools and I like my bags organised. Looks good to clients, and makes my working life happier. Not knocking guys who don't feel the same as we're all different, but you know, if you don't have anything nice to say, then just keep quiet.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Ursus Maritimus Couldn’t agree more.

[@tjblanchard]

Snap-on guy doesn’t even go anywhere else now. He just goes to this guys shop every Friday.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

That’s one of the more ignorant things I’ve read on here.

[@tjblanchard]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT what are you talking about 😂

[@dk-cn1tc]

​@@ValleyCityAutoYT​ OMFG that's a new level of taking an L

[@ColonelK0rn1]

I often joked about my Snap On man being my first wife, because he got paid every two weeks before MY wife did. As a retired auto mechanic, I can appreciate the financial investment that you've made in your gear, and it's a great thing that you've got a video of your inventory should you need it for replacement purposes. But the funny thing is that you never really retire from fixing things... you just fix your own stuff on your own time. Thanks for sharing.

[@wippip]

Imagine the savings if we just all agreed on one damn standardized system. Amazing set of tools!

[@hydrojock6151]

Just don’t understand negativity? If you don’t like tools why are you here. Great vid, beautiful tool set keep up the good work.

[@shrimpbrime6027]

Good to see the young men getting into the trade. You've got an impressive setup. Very clean. Hats off for keeping America's Trucks and Equipment on the road and in the dirt.

[@mski907]

Im glad there’s someone in the world doing this job, and I’m glad you’re well equipped. Glad you exist and do what you do.

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Been doing this 35yrs myself on heavy equipment, I just upgraded to the 84”.. this will be the last box I buy at my age.. I got tools scattered everywhere, in our locker room I take up a couple of lockers for my specialty tools (cases) I’m just glad I can put everything in one box now

[@cheezuscrust7730]

I'm a diesel truck mechanic and one thing I've learned is that I'm at work to make money not to lose money. I just bought the husky 80 inch tool box for 1300$ and I couldn't be happier. Snap on lmao never.

[@z1lla4]

Wtf husky is worse than strap on

[@z1lla4]

Snap on*

[@cheezuscrust7730]

@@z1lla4 strap on yes cuz that's what they wear when they screw you in the a55

[@cheezuscrust7730]

@@z1lla4 yeah cuz 20 times the price of a husky

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

@@cheezuscrust7730 Amen mah brotha same here!! Been wrenching for 12 plus years & $20,000 for tool storage is absurd happy AF with my husky has integrated usb & 12v connector for chargers self closing drawers. Only thing I get off tool trucks are impact sockets, impact extensions impact swivels, wrenches other than that home depot for milwaukee electric tools.

[@jakekennedy9161]

His knipex collection alone costs and arm and a leg. Honestly, there is nothing more impressive than seeing someone so dedicated to what they do. Keep at it man I can only imagine the job going to work and opening that box up everyday. Take care man and good health to you

[@thebmac]

That box color is awesome! that's what drew me in. Then I stayed for the box tour. Nice set up man. Nice to see a good assortment of brands and tools (not all snap on)

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Bradley Macaulay Thank you!

[@louisjordan4702]

I'm just starting out over the last month. Most of my stuff is Harbor Freight. I guess Between the Box and tools I have spent $1500. Starting off I would say I'm doing good. But if someone were to give me this package, Zero complaints.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

"Hello, I helped my Snap-On tool dealer buy a vacation home, a new boat, an RV with toy hauler, and 4 new Quads. Soon I will be buying him a new Porsche." 🤣🤣🤣.. Nice tool box. Our business has several large Snap-On tool chests too, but non of the hutch styles. Nice setup👍.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Jennifer WhiteWolf lmao 😂 Thank you!

[@cmonkey9940]

Wow, seeing that top socket drawer alone made my jaw drop. I used to work with a couple gracious motorsport mechanics who'd let us use their tools to help the team on race weekends. Really miss those Snap-on bits as an engineer just working in his garage now. Hats off to you mechanics. Amazing stuff Chris...

[@saultorres8554]

I didn’t realize the length of the vid up until about 40min in when i paused it to take a piss and damn....still sat through it all cause it was a great vid. He explained pretty much every drawer and what the tools are used for. No music was nice for once cause it’s just satisfying listening to the tools make noise

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Mike Who Cheese Stinks Haha! Thanks for the support man!

[@saultorres8554]

Christian Beyer by chance do you know what the part number for the KNIPEX snap ring pliers sets is

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Mike Who Cheese Stinks I bought them all individually off of Amazon. I just reference the part numbers off of knipex website and found them on Amazon.

[@Carls_Pathways_and_Passions]

Love to see people taking this kind of pride into their job!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Henrik Andersson Thank you!

[@joshuavillnave3804]

What alot of you dont realize is that, he probably makes more than enough money to pay for all of this comfortably. Automotive pay is usually low but certain industrial and heavy equipment techs can easily afford this.

[@bluegrassman3040]

I always tell people if they want to spin wrenches for a living heavy equipment and material handling are the better ones to get into over automotive.

[@pain2174]

The most thorough tour I’ve ever seen bar none…not one item not explained ,so very comprehensive…great job absolutely great

[@jakeevans3077]

For all the money haters, he’s doing it pretty smart really buying sunex sockets. Sunex makes a badass product and at a tenth of the cost of snap on.

[@dchawk81]

Yeah I was surprised to see that. I don't have a fancy box but I run Sunex impacts with good results so far.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I love how organized your box is, i’d love to have mine like that....but since I work flat rate, it’s nearly impossible to keep it that way. Which gives me an idea.... lol

[@1924ab]

Flat rate is where you need to be very organized.

[@devonkremer4062]

Impressive man. Honestly. For anybody that dreams of a box and arsenal like this though, just remember, the brand doesn't make the mechanic, the knowledge does. If you can get the same job done in the same with harbor freight or Stanley, more power to you cuz I promise it's possible.

[@craigmadden7470]

Nice beginner set of tools

[@zzz-qr1rk]

And now they have their new Icon line makes it even better. Its not the box that makes you the money its whats in the box with the knowledge that does

[@devonkremer4062]

@@zzz-qr1rk couldn't have said it better myself. Takes less than $500 worth of tools to tear apart a transmission but true knowledge to even comprehend it.

[@waynehendricks8187]

A lot of envious guy making comments here I notice. I would bet this guy is a really good worker putting out quality work. Have you heard "You get what you pay for"? I just retired in 2020 and it has been hard to part with my sheet metal tools as they were so good to me when I was working. I can relate to the comments "I really like this tool". Great video!

[@NunYa953]

In case anyone is wondering, yes, my cocaine addiction cost way less than this guy's tools.

[@jamesfair9751]

I admit the knipex is definitely worth their slightly higher price. They make amazing tools.

[@markrua4]

I have a feeling we would be good friends, the box is my favorite color, I too loooove sockets, and I also hate the grips on my snap on ratchets and you sealed the deal with the “good for putting triggers in guns” hell yea man you have the perfect setup, keep up the good work

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

mark scott Haha! Thank you sir!

[@banditman142536]

Fantastic. The dribble was running out of the corners of my mouth. I would love all that gear. Thank you very much for the video. Retired Ford mechanic from the UK.

[@cLEdits]

Everyone keeps talking about the snap on stuff. That knipex is MONEY! Best pliers on the market and I’m a plumber! All my hand tools are knipex. Glad to see they are getting more attention. Extremely underrated company.

[@bwiele]

Dude, I don't own any Cat equipment, but you make me want to buy something just so you can work on it! I own a marina with 4 full time mechanics, so I get the love and respect for tools. But wow you have a small fortune invested there. Glad to see you take such good care of them all!

[@CarbonRevo91]

I’m amazed at how everything looks so new. I get taking care of your tools, because I certainly do, but everything looks like it’s maybe had 6-12 months of use at most

[@scooboy]

Nice to see a heavy equipment guy with all his fingers intact , big stuff is hard work . That is one awesome box.

[@fiveoboy01]

Impressive how well stocked and organized you are. I worked as a diesel tech for Penske for almost 20 years. My box was packed full too, but it wasn't that big LOL

[@scientist100]

Saw a guy carry his tools in a 20 liter bucket. He said he was a mechanic and had only half of that bucket lol.

[@GimmeSomeOno]

Hell yeah brother. Good to finally see a tool box tour for us heavy techs. Sick set up!

[@dreyn7780]

We have smart tool boxes in 2020. Hey google tool box! Get me a 21 mill socket! It arrives at the front of the tool box.

[@drewbutler1326]

@@dreyn7780 where does one find one like that? I want one!

[@jralabed2894]

Finally someone who likes sunex impacts. Great sockets

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

JR Alabed Absolutely! Haven’t had anything wrong with them!

[@crossroadgarage]

I love mine!. I keep full sets in my service truck.

[@prevost8686]

JR Alabed I have been an import automotive technician for 30 years. I’ve spent a king’s ransom on tools and I can attest that Sunex impact sockets are the best sockets I’ve purchased. They are tougher than the Snapon sockets sitting right beside them in my box. They are made in one of the most technologically advanced factories in the world. I wish they were USA made but they aren’t. You better not go to NAPA and look at their Carlyle Professional combination wrenches either. My last set of Snapons were about $400. The Carlyle sets run $99. Look one one and you’ll see how nice they are.

[@oscarballesterosguzman5345]

I do to man i buy the 3/4 individually from Amazon 👍

[@canadiandiver555]

Sunex is a good brand.

[@noocnosaj]

Have you ever been addicted? I am addicted to tools. Vidyas like this, fuel my addiction... In the best way possible, of course. Thanks for taking the time. Good video...

[@Group_Anonymous]

I’ve seen bigger boxes on YT but not better, it’s about the right tools. Thanks for the great tour👍👍

[@nathankisner8332]

I just linked your video to a teacher complaining she bought pencils for 20 students.

[@JackOffAllTrades]

Thanks for letting everyone know that you're a you're an arsehole. This dude makes more in a month than that teacher makes in a year.

[@mattreardon5648]

@@JackOffAllTrades no shot

[@JackOffAllTrades]

@@mattreardon5648 at what?

[@noahsnarleynvideos5826]

When I first started in a shop and the snap on truck first came around I was about to sell my soul to stock a pushcart, but the older guys in the shop (50-60 y/o) talked me out of it. They said that it’s better to spend a couple hundred bucks on a whole bunch of harbor freight tools and to replace them with more quality tools if they break. I’ve only broken one screw driver so far (which I was using to pry) and I’ve lost a few sockets, but they mostly work perfectly fine. To anyone starting out I would suggest to buy cheap until you know that you need better, and to leave the tool trucks to just specialty tools and nice ratchets in the beginning.

[@dreyn7780]

We found the lost bolt in Nick’s Garage! Embedded in a piston. In Australia you just talk to the tool box and it gets the tool for you.

[@harveysmith100]

@@dreyn7780 You need to stay away from You Tube when you are drinking, you are placing comments in the wrong place and making a real fool of yourself.

[@dreyn7780]

@@harveysmith100 you got reported harvey. The developer already has 1000’s of comments just like yours so they DELETED ALL COMMENTS for smart TV watchers of KZbin. Your behaviour was not and IS NOT acceptable. They’ve already deleted human interaction on these websites.

[@codytroutner3767]

I enjoyed the peek inside your toolbox as a heavy diesel mechanic, thank you so much!

[@duncannelless2876]

This makes me want to spend money that I don’t have

[@mikevonkleist6767]

I agree with multiple tool brands. Mostly Snap-On but buy the best value. Your tour was fun dude. Very well appointed and detailed inventory. People don't appreciate us for being as good and as organized as we are. We're doctors. Machine doctors.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Thank you for the support. And I couldn’t agree more!

[@jbone2107]

I work for a transit company over here in the low country as a mechanic used to be a mechanic in the army too. I have the same color, not that size and trust I’ve seen bigger. That’s at least $30,000 worth of tools. In my shop I guarantee there’s probably about $200,000 worth of Snap On and Matco tools where we store our boxes.

[@Jojo43O9]

is Snap On really worth all the money? There are so many other brands that do the same thing and maybe even better for a fraction of the price.

[@jackengele2144]

​@@Jojo43O9 A lot of the stuff they sell, no. There are plenty of better options. Their lifetime warranty is no longer a relevant argument as it is more noteworthy if a tool company doesn't offer a lifetime warranty. Milwaukee, or Dewalt for power tools. Electric ratchets you might want to go for Snap on for the smaller head vs other options. The shop I work at is rather small and has well over 60k worth of snap on tools on the premises. I do not buy anything from Snap-On. Their ratchets are pretty smooth but you can find other ratchets that are more smooth than Snap-On for less than the cost of a Snap-On. Koken or Nepros comes to mind for ratchets that are more smooth than Snap-On. Some people swear by their sockets and wrenches but tolerances often measure less precise than some other more reasonably priced options. They also sell some rebranded items. Precision Instruments make their split beam torque wrenches. EZRed make their neck light. Trusty Cook makes dead blows that are just as good. Pry bars are good but a lot of other companies rebrand Mayhew USA made prybars because they are so good for the price. Their pliers are good but Knipex is known as THE pliers brand for a reason. You can buy Knipex pliers on multiple tool trucks because the companies know the Knipex ones are the best. Screwdrivers apparently grip quite well but I am usually able to use a micro bit driver or a bit socket. Rarely ever am I forced to use screwdrivers. Their multimeter has nothing on the Fluke multimeter and their torches apparently have a very short life. They do have a large selection of specialty tools but if it is something you use twice a year why spend the bucket of money Snap-On wants for those specialty tools. Regarding boxes, they are high quality but not worth the price they want. However, almost everything they sell is still high quality, just because there is better tool at a lower price does not inherently mean the Snap-on one sucks. If you have big bucks or want the convenience of all your tools being from the same truck that comes by on a scheduled day any tool truck would be a good option for you. However, if you want to get the most for your money, shop around a little. Always make sure the company offers a lifetime warranty. For example Tekton tools offers a fantastic warranty better than the tool truck. You email a photo of the broken tool and they send you a new one. I did that once and got it before the end of the week. I have had no issues with that tool ever since. That is faster than any tool truck would be. If you keep breaking and having to warranty an item, consider upgrading to Snap-on, Mac, Cornwell, etc.. I do think a main issue with Snap-on is that they really did use to be the best with really not many other options out there. Nowadays though, there are lots of options out there with quality tools with good prices, and lifetime warranty. Snap-on doesn't really seem to acknowledge this and keeps their prices sky high and bank on their name carrying them. When I bought all my tools when I was starting it was 5k. This included SAE and Metric in deep and shallow both chrome and impact sockets. A wrench set of both SAE and Metric. A set of screwdrivers. A bunch of ratchets, breaker bars, adapters, universal joints. Power tools Milwaukee 1/4, 3/8 impact wrench. Milwaukee impact driver, Milwaukee electric 3/8 ratchet, and Milwaukee hammer drill. And as I go I may upgrade to Snap-on for some things but we will see. In summary, they sell high quality products but a lot of the items are overpriced compared to other options.

[@Tcorellis-j6d]

@@jackengele2144 i agree with you, snap on looks good sounds good and yes it sounds even better when a good chunk of their hand tools (not all but again a sizeable amount are) made in america. do i have snap on yes, are the vast majority of my tools snap on, heck no! the things i bought were just to have something "nice" or at he time i couldnt find some one else to have what i was looking for or i jsut wanted it. the problem with the industry and its not just the new/newer mechanics that act and think like this its the hole industry all age ranges. "its worth it fora better tool" yes the steel in the wrenches and ratchets are pretty good!!! but just becuase of where its made and who's name is on the side of the tool doesn't make you a better mechanic and too too tooooooo many people think just because you spent the money it is better in any way shape or form. like i said i do like a few things snap on has. but i found tools that yes are taiwan and chinese made and guess what i wish they were american but they do the job JUST FINE and the comapnies like tekton and milwaukee warranty my stuff just a quick and easy as the truck. which fun fact you brake something on thursday but the truck comes wednesday, youre STUCK with a broken tool till the next week. everyone claims "oh my rep comes to me even when its not truck day" yeah because youre prolly paying for his kids college as we speak.

[@biebersydney1999]

Good lord that is impressive. Can't even imagine how much money that guy has tied up in that box and tools. Great to see someone "invested and dedicated" to his craft.

[@mathewmccurry5615]

This week is going on my 3rd week of getting into diesel mechanic work and already got $3000 worth of tools im paying for and rlly I don’t have that much still need alot more so I could imagine how much all this costs but wat Iv always been told is takes money to make money so its all worth it and plus if u ever decided to get out of the trade the stuff u don’t need can be sold and get some of the money back from it

[@cesarsifuentescs]

Good luck on your journey Matthew

[@leviwozab4085]

What a dream man. Your quality of work shows through the box and tools you have

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Levi Wozab Thank you sir! I really do love my job and am very passionate about my tools!

[@TheDieseldog]

And I thought my socket drawer was stocked. Amazing set up.

[@mikeborge3310]

You’re the first person that I’ve seen on my side of the steel handle argument. Kick ass setup man

[@TommyboyMINECRAFT]

I’ve watched this video 50 times just to admire the organization. Especially the sockets.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Thank you for the support!

[@AntsWorldReacts]

Hurt my soul watching this. I got some 3/8 drive sockets for 450$ off the snap on truck today and have been upset ever since lol Every Thursday i walk off the truck questioning my well being and sanity. 😂

[@landry209]

Hope you didn’t really pay 450 if you did your snap on guy is ripping you off

[@AntsWorldReacts]

@@landry209 it was a pretty decent sized set with the ratchet and extensions. But yeah still pricey for what it is!

[@jeannerandall9670]

Lmao, as well you should , but hell you gotta love Snap-on because ,........ Well because they're Snap-on!!!!

[@mgraen]

I like how you choose the best brand for the job, rather than worrying about loyalty. That's the sign of a pro and a businessman.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Matthew Graen Absolutely my mindset. Thank you for the support!

[@aussiehardwood6196]

One of the best tool boxes I've seen, great balance of tools. Quality where it's needed and value where needed.

[@jcolivera881]

Hell yea about time a toolbox tour for the heavy equipment tech!

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

JC Olivera Thank you!!

[@alextatkin1026]

haha i bet he had fun making this. Its like adult show&tell. Badass shop man!

[@KenTrawicki]

As a guy in the electrical trade, I envy that drawer with the full set of knipex alligators and pliers. My lord

[@CanadianCharlie64]

I have seen this video a dozen times over the years. You have a great sellection of tools and I love the colour of your box

[@zacharyeller2893]

This box is every mechanics dream

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Zachary Eller I do enjoy it!

[@preposterouswalrus1886]

i could fix anything with all those tools ahaha no more duck tape

[@stevenpope9304]

Any one who has to mess with hydraulics can appreciate those angled wrenches.

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Steven Pope Absolutely! I grab them every time.

[@spiritualawake2984]

Service line hydraulic wrenches are a life saver, 18 years heavy equipment mech. Primarily engines and hydraulic systems

[@robertstrand6036]

Awesome setup you have there young man! Looks to me that there’s a lot of jealous people out there. Most people don’t have the ambition it takes to build up a huge set like that let alone to keep it that clean.

[@tyclark8162]

U love your box dude. I have Snap-On big boxes but yours really makes me wish I had one. I too was a mechanic, field mechanic n autos for SP units n hot plants, mining equipment, Bobcat, Cat, Volvo, JCB, n others. I bet that locker is awesome. Shelf be nice for my laptop n testing electronics tools. If anyone works in a truck shop, you best think about a auto or remote lock up for your boxes. After you loose a few $200 wrenches you'll regret not having them. Trust Noone. Most shops response are, lock up your tools. I left each time, never work for a shop that doesn't have your back.

[@AJH10000]

Excellent job and nicest toolbox tour from a real mechanic. . I am not a mechanic other then basic repairs i learned alot on tools available. Thanks for sharing your trade with us and God bless you and your family

[@gonzalohernandez88]

What I liked the most was the color of the toolbox

[@bawkray]

i knew it was gonna be a long video when he said "heres my paper holder, for holding the Snap-On catalouge"

[@MrTheGnomez]

Dude, just the Knipex selection alone gave me goosebumps. I'm just a Union Electrician, but damn your setup is worthy of envy.

[@chrisbilling]

I had to make monthly payments just to watch this video. Im as green with envy as the toolbox

[@UnknownUser-fe5zu]

It’s weekly actually

[@danieljohnson6684]

Tools are an addiction, but there are a lot of worse things to be addicted to. Anything that makes you an income is a good investment. I do hospital maintenance and the other mechanics talk shit about me buying my own tools. I can’t stand using cheap tools and not having the right tool for the job.

[@stephendavis7812]

Snap-on haters are kind of funny, but not nearly as funny as the Snap-on fan boys. I was a tech, way back in the day, then left the automotive field and went in the military. Working of F-16's for 4 years. I always bought Snap-on back then. But I got older... and smarter. I have always made my living using tools of one kind or another but haven't been a mechanic for many years now. As I gear up for retirement, I'm envisioning me working on cars once again. Getting into it as a heavy hobby. Rebuilding older 60s and 70's American heavy metal....so I'm rounding out and filling out my old Snap-on box (1980) and my three other boxes, that include two US General boxes. I have bought about 5 to 10K of tools this past year, including about $500 of Snap-on. If it was all Snap-on or its woodworking equivalent "Festool", I would have had to drop my annual Mexico vacation. My point is this, Snap-on is king of the tool brands, but foolishly throwing money at a Snap-on truck is, well.... foolish. Value is found in many places and many brands, buy smart. Indulge when you want, after all, it's your money. But if you have a family, you need to think twice.

[@kdao1007]

great tool box tour and like all the tools your use. Definitely you like the Snap on Tool storage system, seems like you could get another set to fill all your tools. Thanks for giving the tour

[@gustavoreyes6559]

Why so many people hating?? It's his money, he's not the first collector or the last. Many other people waste their money on useless stuff, it doesn't matter as long as their happy and proud of their collection.

[@owjfabrication6822]

At least he has got a hobby

[@jaycarl1562]

This guys tool addiction knows no bounds.

[@pillcosby3949]

My family makes those Bondhus Allen keys, cool to see them in your box

[@nitetime395]

I bought my first set of bondhus 35 years ago and still in use.

[@rjreynolds8719]

There's always the one random file without a handle lol, love the setup and the box. Im envious that you work in a shop that you can leave things like stools, mats, and cords at your box and not worry about them "walking off".

[@RLSteffler]

So many losers trying to spot which tools haven't been used or not much, maybe some people clean their tools? When I buy a new pair of Knipex pliers I try to get them looking new again after every use.

[@arminikonic566]

exactly

[@jamesdean4972]

You’d be real surprised how many project car keyboard warriors end up on these apps acting like ASE master techs

[@rpgking117]

Damn, He got more money in that box than ive spend in all my time being alive. Bravo. Hope to each that point myself one day

[@avalos7902]

lol

[@I5ZQ8]

you smack your franchise dealer with the tool catalog and say "I want this....all of it"

[@ValleyCityAutoYT]

Jose Gutierrez Lmfao, just about! Actually I’m pretty strategic and what I buy. I use the Snap-on app pretty religiously and plan out everything I buy them prior to buying it. And of course wait and watch for all those Bogo deals. Of course I would say a solid 50-70% of what I buy is off of Amazon.

[@robcrossan6274]

That's a damn good setup. I've seen a box like this...when I was starting out at a small shop I had to go to the local Chevy dealer for a special tool. They pointed me to the senior master tech in the corner who opened the top drawer to dig for it. I was amazed at the amount of stuff he had . Huge snap on box fill with snap on and other good quality stuff... I have a pretty big collection now but nothing like him or this video...its cool to see though. Especially the homemade or personalized items for getting the job done.