Retired SPEED Shop Owner Has it ALL

What. a. setup.! Mike has so many tools! He loves tools so much, he's made a good number of his own. So much experience and a genuinely nice guy - Mike has won in life. He no longer has his speed shop, but he still goes out of his way to help others. He teaches basic theory to a lot of the young guys working with him, and he's just so excited that some of them are catching on. There aren't many guys out there so willing to pass on their knowledge. He just wants people to succeed. Mike, thank you SO much for the tour. If you enjoyed the tour Mike took us on, give this video a Like!
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[@MrRyanxdavey]

This dude is just rattling off knowledge at a breakneck pace without even thinking. It's just all right there, readily accessible in his brain, 0 hesitation. Very impressive.

[@scon2006]

he has a KZbin channel youtube.com/@zmotorsports62?si=CnyedSwkK6rDEiNp

[@travismachado4666]

This guy is amazing. I'd give money to hang out with him and work on a couple of projects. I would learn so much

[@tuckertech]

It’s ridiculous. He’s a treasure trove.

[@Gggggggg55u]

This is the type of guy that will forget more than most people will ever know! Great tour thanks man.

[@masterjack8222]

That's deep

[@elcheapo5302]

An amazing tool collection. But the best part of this video is a father and son who obviously enjoy working together. That's winning.

[@craigmackay4909]

I’d forget what I’ve got lol

[@kdtxtooldad]

These are the types of tours I love. These old timers not only have good setups and tools but can tell you great stories with them. Thanks for taking the extra time with this one.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxscriptguru]

yes, I like the longer video

[@Bizkit-ey8tw]

Petition to release the 6 hour version.

[@ToolBoxTour]

😅

[@maxscriptguru]

💯

[@jamieschumacher7989]

Brilliant

[@victorhoyt4352]

This guy is definitely tied for the best video on this channel so far, alongside the tank guy and the storage unit guy!!

[@keifer33comets]

Storage unit guy? What’d I miss?

[@jrs4ex]

Holy smokes, what a wealth of knowledge. I really enjoy the guys that make their own tools too. Love the chop stick tip! So much for that Saturday morning yard work! 🤣

[@Forklift423]

I got the notification while I was at work and was pissed I couldn’t watch yet😂

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha I got a kick out of the chopsticks as well. Thanks for watching!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

His heavy equipment crank balancer holder was inspired!! Work less hard and do the same job in less time?? WORD

[@jeffescortlx]

I want to be like Mike. Not only is he wise but he seems like a very good person!

[@SamueLordcrumpet]

1 hour 36 minutes and 31 seconds of pure joy. What more can I say but thank you and thank you Mike. Such a great setup and a wealth of knowledge - I love seeing people light up while telling stories of their tools. When are we getting merchandise!? I would love a t-shirt and a sticker!

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’m glad you enjoyed this one Sam! I’ve never really thought about merch 🤔. I’ll have to give it some thought. Thanks for watching!!

[@JCU84]

Didn’t even realize it was that long until your comment LoL.

[@jeff1281]

What was exciting the most, was watching how excited Mike was to show-and-tell his tools. So Much knowledge. So Fun..

[@freebird7284]

he was having way more fun than we are!

[@oconnaugh]

This man has the mind of a surgeon. Just brilliant. Probably top 1% intelligence percentile.Recall. Engineering/creativity. Problem solving. Just wow.

[@zmotorsports62]

Thank you, but I think you're giving me too much credit. I'm just a mechanic who's been at it for quite some time. Mike

[@newsweathertraffic18]

Very respectable toolbox tour. 90% of the time when someone has a box as big as this it's clear they're just trying to blow their paycheck, or buying one of every color wrench. This guy's done a lifetime of buying 1 specific tool at a time.

[@cjmorgani3642]

Not only that, but I enjoyed seeing the tools he modified and made

[@noisycricket8924]

This is probably my favorite box tour you’ve done,nice one 😊

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I love this guys videos! I been watching them since I first got onto youtube and buying tools.

[@jackhenry290]

What a knowledgeable guy. Holy crap this was awesome

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like it Jack! Mike is a genius!

[@kscyclone]

Boy, I'd love to spend a day with Mike tuning my old Chevy's. I can't imagine how many tricks he has to making things run well. Fantastic tour!

[@davewilliams8941]

This Guy has a wealth of knowledge, obviously very keen and loves what he does. I see a lot of older guys and I use the term older very lightly 😂 who just turn up amd grab there wages at the end of the working week/month. And that's absolutely fine BUT work is so much more enjoyable when you love what you do... find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life 👏 brilliant video 👌

[@Subsoniqful]

Mike is a stand-up guy with an absolute wealth of knowledge. He custom made a small relay bracket for his Duramax, and after reaching out to him on TGJ, he made one for me, too.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Very cool. That community at The Garage Journal seems really awesome.

[@toddray275]

This Guy from Zmotors is a Genius, I love his tool tours.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Definitely a genius!

[@CaleMessner]

Make sure to share his Channel link

[@Chilly-uq2zl]

Saw this guy do his own toolbox tour on his channel! Real knowledgable family!

[@ToolBoxTour]

He’s a genius!

[@stefanczechorskidds8435]

These tool box tours with the Specialty tools (like the owner with the Tank!) are really great ; very passionate and committed mechanics. Another great find TBT.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you liked it!

[@JaredBair559]

This was my favorite episode!! I’ll have to rewatch it.. love this

[@Dahnyel-ms7qm]

I shed a tear watching this what an amazing tech and father. That entire set up tells a story.

[@LachlanRoberts-dn5qi]

..... when you just suddenly blurt out "wow this guy is smart" to yourself watching a video! This man is just an incredible human being, doesnt gate keep any knowledge at all and is just so quick to follow up with use case and aplications for so many specialty tools. Such a great watch and really does make me hope this knowledge finds its way to new owners becuase theirs experience their that most will never have exposure too...... BRAVO

[@NMCAJ]

I watched his own tour a while ago. What an awesome setup!!!

[@superairdave]

Best tool box tour of all time. What a wealth of talent and knowledge

[@tonychandler8908]

I have watched all your videos but this is the best one I have been watching for 55 years now and I still love it and I am 68 years old now and have not retired yet

[@RiverSLV]

Wow you’ve been watching for 55 years? That’s amazing considering the channel owner is in his early 40s I’d say - some smart ass kid from Florida

[@tonychandler8908]

I meant to say wrenching

[@TrippyNoShoe]

Still has so much enthusiasm for all his kit and the job in general. Pleased he has had the success he clearly deserves.

[@RyanMcIntyre]

This tour was one the best by far. His collection is immense, his shop is huge and well thought out, and him explaining and sharing every piece was just bliss. I checked out his channel after watching this, he’s worth subbing to

[@ToolBoxTour]

Tons of knowledge. Yeah his channel is awesome!

[@HEYTORO]

MIKE IS THE MAN! awesome tour, i hope to have a quarter of this mans knowledge when all said and done.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Same here!

[@ElectroAtletico]

Now that's a home shop!!!

[@Ethanphelps]

Mike’s setup is so sweet! Hope to eventually have half that set up in my lifetime.

[@waffleninja1000]

How many SnapOn salesmen DMed you so far?

[@m.t.v.7934]

This was a real good tool box tour. This guy has a loaded tool collection and it is cool to see father and son working together in a shop. It was cool to see all the tools custom made by him, and that work bench he built was really nice. I wish i was able to do things like that, I just never learned when I was younger.

[@ToolBoxTour]

You can always learn now 🙂

[@m.t.v.7934]

@@ToolBoxTour Yea I know it is never too late but I highly doubt I will ever have the time or money to learn. It's okay.

[@NiallLogan-g2m]

An amazing gentleman. With a wealth of knowledge. A young person starting out would learn so much working with a man like this.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Well said!

[@victorhoyt4352]

I'm with you on the comfort grip. I don't like them either. I am 100% a chrome handle guy!! Im sure there are instances when its better, but i prefer chrome all the way!! Also, I love those roto head ratchets!! Most people don't prefer them, but I absolutely love them!! The problem is that the majority of them have absolutely terrible back drag, but if you get a good one like the snap on, carlye, koken, (a few others too), they are the best type of ratchet to use, and the most versatile, in my opinion. They are usually my go to ratchets actually. Its like Mike said in the video, no matter what angle you flex it at, the pressure and centering is always up top, right in the middle of the head, where its supposed to be!! They are also stronger than a standard ratchet, and can yeild higher torque ratings.

[@The_Faceless_Chad]

Guys like this retiring & leaving the industry are going to leave a massive hole in the future for those who want to keep the classics running. Listen and learn from those willing to teach.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah you got that right. 20 green techs couldn’t come close to making up for the experience he has.

[@Bw2788]

Your totally right as a tech now i am seeing its hard to find these guys still around i am starting to be the oldest in the shop at 36😢

[@unwired1281]

Great video as always. This guy has been there and done that. 👍

[@ToolBoxTour]

Legend!

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

garage heaven , so cool .

[@maxscriptguru]

Love these tours with these guys who have been doing things for decades. I hope these guys are passing their knowledge on somehow. Could you imagine this guy as a teacher in a high school, or as a teacher to young teenagers? He would be incredible.

[@mikej5959]

For those who don’t know, many vocational schools have had to up there pay considerably in recent years. In order to draw instructors, they’ve had to get pretty close or beat current market, hourly wages for mechanics to come teach . Not a bad gig

[@ToolBoxTour]

He actually tutors some of the more green guys he works with. He’s happy to share his knowledge.

[@jamiewhite838]

Oh my goodness I am officially humbled & impressed ! By far the best tour yet. Even better than the Free Air Silencer guy!

[@3seriesgarage]

Woot!! Another tour, too tour with you!!😊 thanks mate!!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jim5k]

They don't make em like this guy anymore! So much knowledge!! Amazing tool collection.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Couldn't agree more!

[@adamlephew7008]

As impressive as the tool box was we needed a whole shop tour!

[@zmotorsports62]

Thank you. I have a full shop tour on my channel. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks for the kind words.

[@美優美結実優美夕みゆ]

Really enjoy the videos showcasing old timers and all the tools they’ve collected over the decades.

[@Randy_51_]

Man, that shop is perfect! Mike kind of reminds me of the other Mike with the tank. Wealth of knowledge!

[@jiggidyjam]

This man knows his shit. Very impressive

[@darrencoyle3290]

An amazing collection of tool inside the best workspace I have ever seen and so clean and tidy .. And one nice guy in charge..

[@ToolBoxTour]

Couldn't agree more!

[@coupelikeacaravan]

I hope all of your subs get to see this one, it's no fuss or flair just all fun, real excitement and passion and experience meeting in the same place. Thanks for this one

[@ToolBoxTour]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

[@alexthemechanic8110]

Ive seen this guy toolbox tour on his channel and it is my favorite❤❤

[@ajonesumcane]

this is the best video i’ve ever seen for tool knowledge wow!! he was so enthusiastic talking about his tools I have a DIY shop and have amassed quite a collection. I buy older kits and tool sets when i find good deals . Nice to hear someone with so much information about them thanks for the video

[@ozzmann3217]

The show is always beyond impressive the people you find and the amount of research finding tools and prices much appreciated.. you have had many many awesome people on this must be my favorite he knew special info on every tool where it was used over the past 30-40 years unbelievable episode great job to the lot of you

[@ToolBoxTour]

Wow, thank you!

[@streetassasinGSR96]

That’s passion!! Getting excited to get off work to run home and work I. Your own shop. Respect!!

[@182JoeT]

Best tour yet!! I would love to see a full shop tour of this gentleman’s collection!

[@zmotorsports62]

Thank you. I have a full shop tour over on my channel.

[@182JoeT]

@@zmotorsports62 Enjoyed seeing all the old school stuff! I will definitely check out the shop tour on your channel.

[@bigmurr725]

This guy is amazing . All that knowledge.

[@davidwells9342]

I think there needs to be a part two to his garage. This guy was definitely your best video. I was amazed, just watching him talk and I kept taking snapshots of tools. I’ve never seen but want.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I could have talked to him for another 10hours with everything he had in there!

[@thinman8621]

Incredibly knowledgeable and the man has spent some money on tooling. And, everything looks well cared for. Amazing.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Couldn't agree more!

[@JCU84]

Man am i screen shot quite a few of those tools to only realize you put link in the description. The way he talks about his tools is just great. I hope he has seen all the love he’s getting on this video.

[@JOHN-fx3xo]

That gentleman has a wealth of knowledge and experience. So amazing.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for watching John!

[@randysmith9636]

Late to the party. This is going to be good. Love the shop. Mine is a 30×50 but not as nice as his set up, yet. I got the Master series on my last trade up. I really like this man, we both have around the same professional time line. ASE certified in 85. Im semi retired now, meaning I only work on what i choose to. Wow, i started out in 78 with a Big Craftsman set and box set. I still remember buying it from Sears. I think it was a 1,000 pc plus set. Sorry for all the rambling. Thanks for the video brother.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for sharing! Cool that you share a lot of the same moments as Mike.

[@mikepappas6415]

This one is the gold standard. Outstanding!

[@ToolBoxTour]

It heavily reminded me of your setup Mike! I bet you two could talk for hours if you ever bumped in to each other. Thanks for watching!!

[@smollsaladhonestmistakes9493]

New sub here, I’ll be honest, all these toolbox tours are so cool to watch and really bring my tool addiction out lol keep up the good work! And very nice set up to the gentleman featured

[@ToolBoxTour]

I hope you stick around!

[@alfredbernal8603]

Epic tool box tour..full of knowledge! Thank you Friend! ✌🕶🔧

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephendye1659]

Preserve this content as a National Treasure. A master class in Tool evolution. Amazing.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I agree!

[@javierosorio5169]

Very humble dude. Thank you Sir. Great tool review.

[@msintern99]

Ill never forget this shop, it was on Garage Journal years ago. Its dialed in like PB&J

[@michaelsurratt9593]

He has an excellent shop. Keep up the good work to all of you

[@alfonsominopoli9301]

Best tour yet! Amazing shop and so well organized and neat! I loved seeing so many familiar tools in his collection. Engine guy, fabricator, transmission builder, welder, machinist! My kind of guy!

[@ToolBoxTour]

It was definitely a clean space! And mikes a genius!

[@ThisOldPipe]

My favorite one so far! My mentor growing up 30 years ago was a wealth of knowledge like this man! I was a sponge and I know I didn’t absorb everything. But he’s still just a call away! I wouldn’t be where I am today with out him! If you have a chance to learn for someone like this DO IT! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ToolBoxTour]

Not many people get the opportunity to learn from someone as sharp as Mike. It’s gold if you can find it.

[@atelieratd]

Soooo awesome to see Mike’s box on this channel. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@fanofbama14]

Man I could just sit and listen to him all day. Reminds me of my grandfather. So much knowledge. Love your setup man!

[@ToolBoxTour]

It was a treat to film this one. I barely had to talk at all! He’s comfortable infront of a camera and incredibly smart. Made for such a great tour. Thanks for watching!

[@letsgivethisatrywithsam]

I could listen to this guy and his knowledge and experience for hours! Great episode as usual!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankblack1481]

This was amazing. Man’s a star and you made the right choice with the longer video and letting him go. Your vehicle would be in good hands with him, wouldn’t it?

[@rickmaudlin2160]

Awesome shop Mike! Well done. Thanks for the tour.

[@nathankisner8332]

Years ago I ran into the 3 inch pound issue and asked factory about it and they told me it is technical term for "finger tight" but since then Ive found Cummins has preset torque t-handles in the 6 and 12inlbs for injecter wire nuts.

[@christschool]

I've been a banker for 30 years and recently got into wrenching, nothing advanced and I'll be honest, its a bit addicting. However, I know how impulsive I am and if I had been a mechanic, I'd be broke because I'd be too tempted to buy every tool off the tool trucks. My father in law recently died and had a ton of tools which we had a professional appraise. Unfortunately, the $ return on those tools is a fraction of what it cost him.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Selling them individually would give you the best return.

[@JarrodCardno]

What a legend, best toolbox tour ive ever seen! so much cool specific tools and a heap of knowledge to back them

[@ToolBoxTour]

His setup was amazing! Thanks for watching Jarrod!

[@Yezir760]

Wow sir Mike what a guy. I could listen to him and his vast amount of knowledge and experience all day long. God bless you.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I agree!

[@NickMango]

Taking the batteries out of the torque wrench. That’s damn smart. Only a guy with a torque wrench for zip ties would be that smart haha.

[@vexor7]

Remember seeing Mike do a shop tour a while back, super glad you got to visit and show more of his unbelievable setup. Keep up the great work man

[@ToolBoxTour]

It was amazing. Glad you liked this one! I’ll have to go back and watch his own video. I refrained from watching it to make my first time seeing his setup more genuine.

[@klo1679]

Because you already have the m12 tek gun, I do very much recommend a right angle rattlegun, also in m12, the 3/8 one is one I pull out basically every job, and with a shallow socket can get basically any fastener you need to get a rattlegun into. And it has extremely surprising amounts of torque in both directions. With the bonus of not needing air, and that you can use m12 small or m12 large batteries

[@mikedavidson2117]

This is a memorable video very knowledgeable and informative humble guy and he has a wonderful relationship with his son he also reminds me of Mike papas the tank guy one of the best home garages you ever videoed at I’m sure there is more we didn’t see thanks again.

[@carabela125]

I like that wall rack for his mapp gas torches.

[@zmotorsports62]

Thank you. I just fabbed that up a few months ago.

[@michaelsurratt9593]

I recently read a quote where a “know it all” stated “if you to make a tool you are using the wrong tool or don’t want to buy the right tool”. What arrogance and how stupid. How does he think new tools or new anything is created? When a person sees a need, creates a tool and creates a solution to a problem, proves they are way smarter than the genius that said that.

[@cattech1321]

Love this video what a great shop and tool collection plus this gentleman seems like a genuine good guy thanks for another great video. Take care and have a great Memorial Day

[@blakechinn5792]

Love the channel...it's a great time a new video comes out

[@ToolBoxTour]

More to come!

[@tinyz81]

i love hes airtool heavy when he started i was born in 1988 being a german automotive refinisher graduated my trade in 2009 =)

[@boosted2.4_sky]

23:20... I use popsicle sticks and Q-tips now..but I feel ya. 😅

[@ToolBoxTour]

Popsicle sticks!! Good one!

[@MechAnonymous]

the part about the snap on ratchet conversion was so valuable thank you

[@1pieman]

Wow I watched this twice reminded several times unreal beautiful shop that's a mechanic please go back there's more boxes more shop thank you 👍😎👍

[@ToolBoxTour]

He had so much more than what I filmed. I could probably go back and film for another 4 hours on top of what was in this video. He has so much cool stuff. I’m so grateful he had me out.

[@CamdenConley-vu6cz]

True craftsmen. the real deal. Inspiring to me.

[@ToolBoxTour]

You and me both.

[@bchecketts]

Amazing setup Mike!

[@jamesrahn8339]

God...I wish I had a fraction of this guy's knowledge! He is incredible!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Right?!

[@willb3018]

The best tour yet IMHO. Wish I had 1/10 the knowledge this guy has.

[@joshford8760]

Iv watch every video this guy has made about his shop! It’s amazing

[@ToolBoxTour]

Very cool!

[@brandonkelsey4676]

What a great collection of tools and video

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you enjoyed it Brandon!

[@MarzNet256]

I love they way he explains how the tools are used. Lots to learn.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah many years of experience there.

[@Papa-vq3fv]

Who couldn't like this guy and his tool collection come on guys there should at least 10,000 likes ? Like No 746

[@konstantinkoneski3494]

Love the video. What a humble man.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stevenblokken]

When he started talking about how he modified the ratchethead, I thought "garage journal!" 😅

[@stevenb.182]

Great video !!! This gentleman and I are probably the same age. His experience spans the same era as mine....except he is still keeping up with the newer stuff. I saw a lot of things in his tool box, that are the same as mine....or close to it. You should do a video on his shop.... In fact, you should start a new channel or add a second segment to your existing channel, called "Shop Tours".

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for watching Steven!