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simontudor
06-10-2009, 04:30 AM
Hey guys i finally got my first tool kit for my 15th birthday here are some pics!


http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x119/tudorsi_2007/use1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x119/tudorsi_2007/use.jpg
Fins/413
06-10-2009, 04:33 AM
Very nice, I wish I'd had something like that at 15.
bcjames
06-10-2009, 04:35 AM
Looks a solid start! One question, how come you don't keep the ratchets with the sockets, yet have the screwdrivers in there?
Diesel-Mech
06-10-2009, 04:42 AM
Excellent start, welcome to the forum.
simontudor
06-10-2009, 04:52 AM
Looks a solid start! One question, how come you don't keep the ratchets with the sockets, yet have the screwdrivers in there?

as i look at it now im really not sure why i did that
daveblank
06-10-2009, 05:52 AM
You've got a good start going there! When you can, get some socket trays/racks of some kind. This will keep them from rolling around when you open & close the drawer. Therefore, it will be easier to find them & you will be more productive.
fatfillup
06-10-2009, 06:30 AM
Very nice set up. What do you plan on using them for? Building you first car? Repairing your dirt bike or four wheeler? If you have a Dad or uncle who is handy with tools, watch, learn and help. The money you'll save repairing your own stuff will save you a ton of money so you can buy more tools and post more pictures:bounce: Also, tools as birthday, Christmas and graduation presents will last a lifetime and will provide great memories years down the road, so keep a running want list available for all the aunts and uncles!

Welcome to the board!!!
RRmech
06-10-2009, 06:58 AM
Nice set up!

I remember my first tools at 15.....SEARS brand.....not Craftsman.
Me and the Flannigan brothers rebuilt an old '59 Caddy.

Steve
rhandwor
06-10-2009, 07:03 AM
This is a good start for a 15 year road. Add pieces gradually every week and you will have a large collection when you get older.
sk farmer
06-10-2009, 08:11 AM
nice start, even starter tools are better than video games and sports cards. start saving it looks like you need some pliers.
GDA
06-10-2009, 08:33 AM
Nice tools!

Welcome to the club.
Major Ramifications
06-10-2009, 09:42 AM
Cool! You are starting out better than I did. Welcome and what do you work on?
Chamkila
06-10-2009, 12:05 PM
hey kid if you live in the tri-state area. I have some tools for you. Just come pick them up.
Chief
06-10-2009, 12:13 PM
Welcome

That beats anything I had at your age
OldCarGuy
06-10-2009, 12:29 PM
That's a Great start of a life long addition. :thumbup: Take care of them, add more as you grow older and or the need arises. Tools are a good investment that will serve you well through out your life.

Mind you it can get additive. I started purchasing tools weekly from my paper route money at the ripe age of 14. Now look at the wealth of tools and equipment that I have acquired over the past 50 years. But few things, other than my family, gives me more pleasure!
Mr.Nutcase
06-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Welcome..... Nice, stanley right? I would recommend the thin craftsmans.....

=You might need flare nut wrenches.....(Craftsman is ok....)
Mr.Nutcase
06-10-2009, 01:06 PM
nice start, even starter tools are better than video games and sports cards. start saving it looks like you need some pliers.

I agree... Video games are waste of money... I should have bought tools instead of video games when I was younger.....
Rico.
06-10-2009, 01:47 PM
That is a fantastic tool kit to start with. You should have seen what I had
to work on my motorbikes with at 15.... Suffice to say, it was not pretty... :D

Definitely agree that somewhere near the top of your wish list should be a
pair or two of pliers and you'll be good to go for nearly all the maintenance
jobs you're likely to do.

Cheers,
Rico.
Diesel_Crawler
06-10-2009, 02:59 PM
Nice set, hope it serves you well. Welcome to the forum.
back2class
06-10-2009, 03:38 PM
Pm me your mailing address and I will send you some extras I have for free.
vette-kid
06-10-2009, 04:01 PM
I agree... Video games are waste of money... I should have bought tools instead of video games when I was younger.....

I had an Atari!:bounce:


Those ratchets look interesting. Dont think I have seen black ones before
Coach James
06-10-2009, 10:26 PM
Welcome to the forum. What do you tinker with?

Coach
simontudor
06-12-2009, 08:01 AM
You've got a good start going there! When you can, get some socket trays/racks of some kind. This will keep them from rolling around when you open & close the drawer. Therefore, it will be easier to find them & you will be more productive.

haha i just realised i needed one after i pushed the toolbox around then opened it and my sockets seemed to be everywhere took me 30mins to find the right one
twinturbosupra123
06-12-2009, 10:28 AM
nice start man welcome to the forum
iajonesy
06-12-2009, 11:32 AM
Let me know what you would like to have next or are short on. If I have what you need I'd be happy to help you out. Send me your mailing address and a list and I'll do what I can. Have fun with your tools and practice safety at all times.

Mike
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
06-12-2009, 11:44 AM
nice start, even starter tools are better than video games and sports cards. start saving it looks like you need some pliers.

Better than video games, yes, sports cards, not necessarily. I've got a lot of older baseball cards from the '50s and 60s I bought for very little that are worth plenty of money today! :) Unfortunately, I passed on that '52 Mickey Mantle when I was 14. :(

Nice tool collection there, Simon!
simontudor
06-12-2009, 06:51 PM
Let me know what you would like to have next or are short on. If I have what you need I'd be happy to help you out. Send me your mailing address and a list and I'll do what I can. Have fun with your tools and practice safety at all times.

Mike

umm that sounds good but are you in America because it would cost a fair bit to post but we have friends over there who are happy for you to post it to them and ill go make a list thanks
arkangel06
06-12-2009, 07:18 PM
WTG man, Im also 15

I started buying when I was 13 and never regreted it!

Just keep adding to the pile.

What are you working on anyways?

Edit: I just noticed that little roll cab looks alot like my first box is it a jobmate??
Joelfke
06-12-2009, 07:22 PM
first off...WELCOME!

second there are ALOT of people that know ALOT of stuff, feel free to ask anything

third. if you have any money...be careful! you may spend it quite quickly here in the classifieds section....i know i have!
Wesley B
06-12-2009, 09:06 PM
That's funny I just turned 15 in feb. So we got at least three 15 year olds on here.:thumbup: I don't have anything to work on yet but, lawn equipment, minibikes, and household stuff. But hopefully in a year I will have a Dodge cummins(my dream truck) to work on.
RRmech
06-13-2009, 08:53 AM
Well.....when you're looking for cheap-but-good tools.....flea markets & yard sales WILL save you lots of $$$.

Steve
simontudor
06-15-2009, 12:54 AM
im working on small motor engines but am soon getting a car too work on