He’s Been Buying Tools For 40 Years.. Here’s What His Toolbox Looks Like!

[@donaldross1077]

Retired GM Master mechanic. After turning wrenches for close to 50 years my tools are in my home garage. I specialized in steering, brakes, and suspension. The amount of special tools required to cover these areas was considerable. The last 7 years I worked in a shop where I had to keep my main toolbox {Mac MB1700} locked up. As a mechanic I understood tools was very expensive, when you had to re-buy them because someone borrowed them and did not return it, they were more expensive. Very impressive set. Thank for the tour.

[@trapps75]

What special tools did u need for brakes steering or suspension every mechanic I know has basic tools nothing fancy or expensive and always got the job done

[@jessewrigley5664]

who asked man?

[@unknownplayer7667]

​@@jessewrigley5664who asked you to reply man?

[@1983dmd]

Wow!! Show that to people who complain it costs too much to fix their cars ! Lots of investment over the years PLUS all the big items like lifts, compressors, rent, salaries,,etc,etc,etc....Respect to you sir....

[@ADUSN]

People are stupid. No-one seems to understand if someone has a skill or knowledge you need but don't have, you're going to pay for that advantage. It's a basic facts of economics

[@1983dmd]

@@ADUSN Well resumed !!

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

This is why I do at least 85% of the maintenance on my house and car.

[@FahimibnDawud]

​@@jasonweishaupt1828 me too! So many of these "pro techs" think that their time is worth a fortune too. I just invested in the tools and take care of it myself.

[@pgreenx]

⁠@@ADUSNmay be but I am a CPA and money manager and have plenty of mechanic/clients who complain about my fees. Goes both ways. I tell them to read all the tax rules for federal and states and get back to me with an answer and I’ll give them a discount. I guess they are stupid too (according to you)

[@speedy_pit_stop]

Probably one of if not the largest box tour I've seen, and I know that's not everything. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy your videos.

[@SeilerRdAuto]

Loved to see the old craftsman 1/2” ratchet! I have the same one that was my dad’s from 30-40 years ago. Still works great. I’ve got lots of new tools, but those old classics that were handed down are a favorite. Thanks for sharing!

[@googleusergp]

It's a model number 44975 or a 44985. I have quite a few of them. Moore Drop Forge/Easco made them for Sears and they are bulletproof. I've fixed many of them over the years that were sold to me as "broken". Most just needed to be cleaned and relubed to work again like new.

[@harveywalker1560]

enjoy the tour, being that I am 77 a lot of the old school stuff I used or wanted. Love the channel keep them coming..

[@1fastintegra]

Nice to know someone else has a flashlight problem! Haha thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone!

[@Divided-we-fall]

Man’s concerned about his organization and I’m over here amazed at how well organized that box is..

[@jonathannagela2130]

He doesnt use it, he isnt a mechanic. His clean hands and wearing a wedding ring is the evidence.

[@jonathannagela2130]

imagine reaching into spaces and you have all those bracelets> he isnt a mechanic.

[@Mobiletech43]

@@jonathannagela2130he’s not a mechanic anymore you mean. He’s the diagnostic technician. He figures it out you replace it

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

He washes his hands if they get dirty. It's common practice in some parts of the country.

[@tyler93539]

@@jonathannagela2130 you can take rings and bracelets off smart one, also someone that has been in the trade for 40 years doesn't work on cars as often they are the shop owners, they only work on cars when someone is out sick or on vacation

[@catfishsnagger3284]

Thanks for sharing the toolbox video. "You just never know". That's the tool buyer's justification to get a new tool. I do the same thing and it's true.

[@karenb321]

Just love you guys aren’t just a replace mechanic, but will actually fix things and have the correct tools for the job.

[@rayallen5971]

Awesome collection sir, want to see the retired tools box next

[@NomenClature-o8s]

This inspirational. I think I’ll organize my toolbox today

[@garylee1544]

Clutch Head Screwdriver. Secondary Metering plate screws on Holley 4160 Carburetors.

[@nand0cuzz]

I thought it was for small carburetors. I have one similar for my chain saw

[@drdab_]

It is a small carb tool ​@@nand0cuzz

[@googleusergp]

@@nand0cuzz They are used on those too I believe.

[@InconsistentManner]

He showed that and I was like that looks familiar. I guess it is called a clutch head driver. I worked with My grandfather when I was about 13 on several classics. He was on strike for several months one year, and We got several beaters back on the road. He called a carburetor screwdriver. Just a Vintage tool for Vintage Cars.

[@jeffcompton6937]

Love the diagnostic equipment. In my opinion thats the true measure of a shops commitment to being always up to date on the ever changing tech. Beautiful setup Sherwood.

[@johnbodnar4717]

Thanks for the tour. It's nice to see how someone else organizes their tools.

[@johnrpizzaguy]

In May of 2024 I will have been a certified mechanic for 40 years but my Matco toolbox is not nearly that size. You must have at least $500,000 in tools. I chose to buy myself a 2009 997.2 Porsche 911 instead. Great video as always. Have a great day from San Luis Obispo California. And yes I agree with the Nissan comment that they will put a 10mm bolt in a really tight spot. I recently upgraded to the power probe 4 from the 1.

[@MrSims-ky2ne]

A pile of shit Porsche huh? I'd rather have tools.

[@traildisc155]

He has 150k tops not 500

[@johnrpizzaguy]

@@MrSims-ky2ne I already have way too many tools most that I bought back in the 80s and 90s. Obviously you’ve never driven a 997 through a canyon, it’s a blast

[@johnrpizzaguy]

@@traildisc155 I did over estimate but I think $150 maybe a little low. $150,000. That’s a down payment on a house here in California

[@traildisc155]

@@johnrpizzaguy 500 is a down payment here in socal lol

[@wingman8447]

Thanks for the tour

[@RobertErickson-e5y]

I don’t miss buying tools for what he has in tools I have in fishing and hunting equipment good luck to him

[@automedic9781]

I’ve been waiting for this forever. I’m about to be ordering a Mr. Big myself

[@garyhoward2490]

This is awesome. I've been a home "mechanic" for 50 years. Still have a lot of tools, from the original set of Craftsman tools, roll away, and top box, that my parents gave me, for my 16th birthday. At the time, I was overwhelmed, with thier generosity. My 90 year old Dad, told me shortly before he passed..."That was the best 500 bucks, I ever spent. Because you have saved me 10s of thousands of dollars, by working on my cars, for free" Can't buy that!! 😀❤ Thanks, Dad......even if you did use me for free repairs. LOL!!

[@Ninersfanatic79]

That's a great memory, thanks for sharing.

[@danabbene6507]

That is a small fortune right there! I love tools!

[@johnchambers12]

Thanks for the tool box tour, i am becoming an LED light collector now that i have slowed down in my retirement, i still have my 2 lead lights one incandescent and one a quarts halogen that probably nobody will ever use again!.

[@tpp4007]

Dang, your people must be very thankful you let them use your toolbox. That’s a lot of trust that they return it and in the right place!

[@damiangrouse4564]

Now that's how a "Toolbox Flex" is done...beautiful setup. on old tools we all keep...I still have my first husky tools my father bought me at thirteen years old and Toyota tool set they used to come standard with my first new car, 1974 celica gt.

[@greghaselhorst8649]

Thanks for sharing. Love seeing the tool collections of professional auto mechanics. Your collection is very impressive.

[@kayzuchoyt3320]

Snap on man must love that shop

[@CWK090]

Snap On are high quality tools but the downside is the warranty only applies to the original purchaser.

[@michaelt8330]

Not true

[@michaelt8330]

Snap-On tools are a lifetime warranty for their hard tools. Specifically ratchets, wrenches, sockets or any other hard tools. It doesn't matter who bought them or who has them in their hand. They cover it.

[@1maico1]

@@michaelt8330 The SO website says "This warranty only extends to the original Customer and cannot be transferred or assigned." If you bought from a truck you are covered

[@Mdavied2023]

i like your idea shop tools nice and clean , the most thing i love is the computer screen i work at toyota dealer for now, i will have that screen once i have my own garage

[@timjaeger7784]

I love your clean, organized and well lit shop. It is fun to watch your tool box tour. I have been a Master Auto technician for 40 years this year. It was almost as you were showing off some of my OLD tools too in my toolbox. Great minds think alike. You never know when you might need it again. Finally. It looked like a clutch tip screwdriver that we used to use on Holley®️ carbs. Love the channel. Tim.

[@JARCAICO]

Truly enjoyed your tool box walkthrough. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@BusyBee11226]

When I see a mechanic with tools in Wooden boxes ….. I know I’m in the RIGHT place.

[@ridervfr2798]

I knew somone that used card board boxes in a stolen shopping cart.

[@BusyBee11226]

@@ridervfr2798 No need to bring your dad into this.

[@ridervfr2798]

@@BusyBee11226 don't make me come over there and punch yah in the bread basket.

[@fubufb420]

Wooden boxes full of chains! Wooden boxes full of lead parts! And I had to move em all as a kid😂😂

[@FahimibnDawud]

​@@ridervfr2798😂😂😂

[@charliemartin4392]

I have my grandpa's old s-k ratchet probably older than me. Still works flawlessly. Everyone else measures their box in inches, while unc measures his in feet.

[@mlieser1230]

Nice looking box. I love the color!

[@Arthur-sz7uf]

Wow...! What a variety of everything..!! Lots of tools..! Congratulations..!

[@Combat556]

Outstanding collection of tools, and with organization like that, you better believe that the work product is done to mill spec.

[@michaeledwards6335]

Great tour. I have the same RBRT extractors. They work great. As for the comment about not seeing the MAC tool man much anymore, I have also been buying tools for over forty years and in those years MAC has been off a whole lot more than on. I just buy from Snap On when needed. They will always be there. I also have a Mr. Big set up like yours. I love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@slimh2080]

Liked to see the old Harley head wrench! Some people called them old truck door hinge wrenches. thanks for the tour!

[@crasher88]

very envious of your tools wish I had half your collection

[@pontificusvascillious5287]

there's two approaches to the tool game ... A. get it when you NEED it ... B. get it BEFORE you need it ... (careful distinguishing WANT from need)

[@gregfisher216]

Wow ! I was an industrial mechanic for 25 years . We were very fortunate to being able to get Snap-on tools. We often got the industrial finish Snap-on because they were less expensive. We didn't care a whole lot about the chrome finish. The mechanic I worked with ,insisted on the chrome. I insisted on the red smooth finish. I had a 4' Snap-on rollaway and a Kennedy Chest. We also had a tow hitch rigged up on our tool box so we could use a three buggy to pull our tool box to the equipment we work on as our department was about half the size of a football field.

[@hectorgalvan1385]

Very impressive. Nice box Mr.👍👍👍

[@BigJeezie]

That box is amazing. Sick collection of tools.

[@JnitraM078]

Clutch head screwdriver. Generally used on Holley 4160 carburetors or removing cabinets from house trailers or factory built homes 😉😉

[@acwright]

Sometimes I find a cardboard box that fits in the drawer is the best organizer, especially for the extensions.

[@montestu5502]

I put mine on a socket rail.

[@googleusergp]

I was waiting for a Craftsman tool to be shown, and I have plenty of those. They are likely a #44975 or a #44985 and they are well-made and bulletproof. I've bought quite a few that were "broken" and in need of nothing more than a good dismantling, cleaning, and relubing to work like new again. I see a lot of rebadged products (testers and other tools) that could have been bought cheaper elsewhere, but I get it, the big tool vendors extend credit and allow you get what you need without a full outlay of the money at one time. With that said, I'm sure many mortgages were paid with what's in those toolboxes. LOL.

[@jeffreydeleon5630]

I’m the same way with lights. I buy them for whatever reason I don’t know . 🤣🤣🤣 I know exactly how you feel

[@skylerbrycesmith]

It made my day to see you gently closing the drawers. My work box is also kind of a community box and I yell at my guys all the time for slamming the drawers.

[@TurkeyN3ckkk]

“Not gonna organize right now” proceeds to organize 😂

[@jorgebolivar]

Looking for the first drawer picker…😅

[@robertjones6971]

Love your tool set. I've been a mechanic since 1980. We have basically the same things😊 All I do now is mostly front ends and brakes. I still have all of my tools from the 80's. I love my tools. Still buying more. Love your channel. Love your experience. Love your wisdom. I truly miss old school mechanics. Old school mechanical machines. And I miss using my fractional tools. Everything is metric, I hate it. But you must learn to adapt. Looking forward to your next video. 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@brianbrian5259]

Are the american brands also going metric or what?

[@kennyH20]

I've been organizing my toolboxes for 20 years. It never ends lol

[@TonyReilly-mt7uu]

Appreciate the tour.

[@jasonwurtsbaugh673]

Customers have no idea what it takes for being a Auto Mechanic, love the set up you got Brother @@🍺🍺🍺💯

[@bretlagasse3560]

I learned that you can find a lot of ideas or products on etsy, for organizing your too box. So many people with 3D printers that had the same issues we run into with tool organization. I feel like I never stop organizing my box. lol.

[@dillonlohr2355]

That black hawl set is awesome for wrenchs

[@ericcorse]

That is a beautiful box.

[@parkerassociates9864]

Thanks for the video.

[@bigshark1270]

For the extensions I got the Snap on set of 3/8, 1/4, and 1/2. I love there plastic case I just use that for keeping them organized. I got the wobble extensions and gonna get the regular soon but it makes it easy to organize as they have their own place and easy to set up in the tool box

[@Jpilgrim30]

Should use the vantage pro more. I love it as a graphing meter and for quickly scoping things without dragging out the pico. I’m the same way. I buy tons of electrical testing equipment because I love new toys even if i hardly use it. 😂 I have multiple portable scopes, multimeters, test lights, etc.

[@kjw882]

Your work in progress is more than most will ever have or need in 5 lifetimes.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

looked like what we called clutch head screw driver common on rear metering plate holly carbs

[@guillermobosque8923]

Awesome toolboox !!!!

[@Chevydude1982]

get the snapon crowfoot holders. ive been using them for 25 years and still think theyre the best thing for crowfoot wrenches. awesome set up brotha.i have the same set up except i have the hutch,locker on each side and the top lockers too. epic is the best box ever built.

[@ToolsandTime]

Awesome tool box tour--most impressive!

[@Un_brainwashed]

Loved this vid. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@King_DTA]

@Sherwood Cooke , love your videos and love the whole back and fourth with the 🔧’s 😂 all in good fun! Keep on wrenchin and i really enjoy your content

[@DD-gd3fr]

Wow what a investment! I understand ya gotta have the tool when that car roles in Thanks for the tour

[@AwesomeProjects20]

The Snap-on truck's favorite customer.

[@CravinMorehead420]

Sweet.. 🤙

[@mmllgg2471]

Awesome box!

[@peterjohnston1224]

That is Nirvana to me. $500,000+ in tools and roll-aways. Hopefully you can write them off over time. When I was spooling-up as a AME, I couldn't write-off my tools - but that's up here in the Democratic Peoples Republik of Kanada.

[@kevincampbell8298]

I have an old fluke 99B from when I was servicing electronics.

[@chrish8871]

Holy moley bro 😎 that’s a life’s history right there, thank you 🙏 but until you got the steps out I was going to ask what draw you keep the stilts to reach the top draws 😅🙏😄

[@mrmarcink1300]

I have that serpentine belt set! Purchased from Napa in 1995. If you need the 3/8 adapter Part numbers cross to apex/GW/KD not Carlyle

[@dannyc1657]

With a tool box that size, do you ever find yourself trying to remember where you keep something your looking for?? I have that problem and my box isn’t a quarter of the size of yours 😂😂😂😂

[@brianp5579]

Looks like the snapon guy was able to send all of his kids to college..I tip my hat to you sir!!

[@lucianracu9975]

Very nice setup.

[@BillyThomas-p2q]

Very nice set of tools i am the same as you gotta to have a lots of different tools for different jobs you need them lol nice set up 😂😢😮😅😊

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Look forward to you building out the Icon

[@shakeelsss]

Great tool collections but where do you see yourself in the next 5 or 10 years as an instructor. I am expanding as well in terms of insulated tools due to HVE , PHVE , and BEV. Amazing video as always.

[@theroyaltyautoservice]

A lot of opportunities are in front of me on the instructor front. Hopefully I'll still be getting out in front of classes live as well as growing these channels.

[@ivansperanza]

A whole lot of $$$ invested in tools and diag equipment, really nice display.

[@ryan.mullen]

Sweet. A full length video. I was sad when the TikTok video ended 3 drawers in. 😂👍

[@ramtruck2011able]

Nice setup

[@maskemarr2615]

Excellent box:)

[@LCculater]

I’m retired now at 62 after 35 years at at international heavy truck dealer in Canada , took inventory of tools and snap on box 120,000 ! Huge box is filling up my box and wife doesn’t like it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@charlesmecum5009]

Sherwood I am a light nut as well, I think it started back in the day, because flashlights sucked, double d batteries, or shop lights that burned the hell out of you.😢

[@dariusdise]

Those are the most pliers I've ever seen!

[@samuelcainer887]

Get shadow foam, will take a while with the amount tools. Crazy collection tho love you’re videos

[@scrapenbass493]

0:43 "not as organized as I'd like".....first drawer looks organized af😂

[@dmack7328]

I am impressed….It takes a bit too!!!

[@Mobiletech43]

“Idk why I buy it I just have a problem” I think that could be said for all of us.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Excellent tool box 👍🏻

[@garysgarage3669]

Love all your videos. For just reorganizing your toolbox. How do you remember where everything is? I have labels on every drawer and I still will go in 1 or 2 drawers before finding what I want.

[@mohammed61750]

Amazing tool box 🤩 I have a question for you, why did you choose ATS scope over pico scope? please make a video about this and share with us your opinion, I really appreciate the videos you share with us on how to improve in automotive service industry, thank you

[@ericbradley5094]

Christ, that is the most organized junk drawer I’ve ever seen lol

[@Mdavied2023]

clutch head screwdriver 1:24 minutes

[@flyerbob124]

My box isn’t even close to that box but my wife thinks I own every tool known to mankind. After watching this I don’t think so. I’ve got some work ahead of me.

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

Nice. I had start overany times

[@weldingjunkie]

Nice review I put heavy stuff like ratchets and hammers on bottom box and put stuff I barley use up where I need a step to see. Love these types of videos tho that’s what I have on my channel

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

I have maybe 10 drawers in my toolbox and i still cant remember where everything is. The fact you dont sit there for 10 minutes opening every drawer every time you need a tool is impressive in itself.

[@BackyardEngineer334]

My solution for storing extensions is the 18 inch bar magnets from harbor freight, they’re like $2 a piece. Screw 3 of em’ to the wall a few inches apart above one another where the longer heavier extensions are being held up by 3 magnets.

[@TracyCorbett]

I use those magnetic bars everywhere too. I pick up another 5 or 6 every time they go on sale for a couple bucks each. I need to be able to see everything I use the most or I forget I have them, so I do a lot of magnetic hanging to save space and make sockets, adapters, extensions, picks, even ratchets etc visible at a glance

[@shannondickenson8294]

Not sure if its been mentioned but bad idea to keep those batteries plued in unattended. Been knowen to cause fires. Just throwing it out there..nice setup 😎.

[@Coco-o3q8o]

I have never ever spent a penny on the snap on tool guy. All my tools are harbor freight, craftsman when sears was around. They have served me well over the years. Im not going to finace the tool guys kids collage education. I know mechanics who are up the neck in debt with snap on truck guy and yet in this field of work under the flat rate system, you never know if you are going to make your work week. Me, I only work hourly, no need to rush, or stress at all.