Retired SPEED Shop Owner Has it ALL

[@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

[@bobjackson7516]

This guy should be teaching High School Shop Class. So much knowledge here, I could listen to him all day. Somehow, I get the impression he could tell me a better way of using a #2 Phillips screwdriver that I never knew.

[@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

[@ryankutzbach9142]

Mike is the best! Extremely knowledgeable and always willing to offer up advice. You can't help but be happy for the guy; he's earned every bit of that amazing shop!

[@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

[@donchoate13]

Wow this guy flat out knows his stuff make no mistake about it. One of the best tours you’ve had .

[@jeffescortlx]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Bizkit-ey8tw]

Petition to release the 6 hour version.

[@ToolBoxTour]

😅

[@maxscriptguru]

💯

[@jamieschumacher7989]

Brilliant

[@TrippyNoShoe]

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

[@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!

[@Dahnyel-ms7qm]

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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@superairdave]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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😢

[@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.

[@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

[@Chilly-uq2zl]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

He’s a genius!

[@NMCAJ]

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

[@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

[@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 👌

[@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.

[@jeffstewart7688]

Awesome!! The number of tools he has is crazy. With a lathe and mill, you can build anything you want. Dream garage!

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

Yessir a carburetor guy lets go a dying breed 🏁💯🇺🇲🦅🔥🏆🙏

[@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?

[@tylerhomka3230]

can’t beat a guy like this man, great video man. the guys got more knowledge than anyone i know .

[@Thebestswitcherdriver]

Best episode hands down

[@msintern99]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@JaredBair559]

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

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

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

[@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?

[@jakemathers4137]

The hours I can listen to this man just talk is endless

[@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!

[@jamiewhite838]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@jackhenry290]

What a knowledgeable guy. Holy crap this was awesome

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like it Jack! Mike is a genius!

[@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.

[@jim5k]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Couldn't agree more!

[@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!

[@timothylollathin9371]

leaving the batteries out is such a great tip! so many old tools busted from battery corrosion

[@Randy_51_]

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

[@JOHN-that-is-me]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for watching John!

[@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.

[@stephendye1659]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

I agree!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@alexthemechanic8110]

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

[@streetassasinGSR96]

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

[@willb3018]

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

[@bajamedic]

I have a lot of his vids, really done at a high level.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yup! I was so happy he was so comfortable in front of a camera. He has gold on his channel!

[@michaelsurratt9593]

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

[@hamishmartin4420]

best man youve interviewed

[@ElectroAtletico]

Now that's a home shop!!!

[@3seriesgarage]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@javierosorio5169]

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

[@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!

[@hotrodtex2124]

As a hot rodder myself, this has been my most reliable and favorite episode! Awesome setup

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’m glad you liked this one!!

[@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.

[@MikeKobb]

Fantastic video. What a cool guy. Anybody recognize that paper towel holder? Looks like exactly what I need…

[@theatdmechanic]

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

[@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.

[@unwired1281]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Legend!

[@jiggidyjam]

This man knows his shit. Very impressive

[@Mioux1]

I would imagine that this guy would agree with me.. If I could have the knowledge I gained over the last 45 years, I could have been so much better at maintenance of my business. or let's fill in the blank.. .... if we know now, for people in their 60's, that we could have know in our 20's we could have been so much better at what we do. This mechanic has a lifetime of tools, but more importantly a life time of autiomotive, motorcycle, ATV, etc knowledge now than when he began his career. this is a great video.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Ah yes - to be able to go back in time with the knowledge we have today.. but that’s the beauty of life. Live and learn 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@alfredbernal8603]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@stevenblokken]

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

[@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.

[@jamesrahn8339]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Right?!

[@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!

[@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

[@JaredBair559]

Great work dude

[@redlinethrottles4443]

Dudes got some knowledge, and years of experience, nice CLEAN shop, A+

[@ToolBoxTour]

The experience is one thing the tools can’t give you. He’s a genius!

[@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!

[@bigmurr725]

This guy is amazing . All that knowledge.

[@MarzNet256]

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

[@ToolBoxTour]

Yeah many years of experience there.

[@MechAnonymous]

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

[@luxurycarkey7207]

Thank you Mike your shop is amazing...This video is the best keep up the good work...

[@ToolBoxTour]

Full shop tour on his channel!

[@rickmaudlin2160]

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