What a 14 year old's Tool Box looks Like

[JoeyMitch]

Here is my toolbox. Collected them since I was about 6 years old. Not like your big Snap On's or anything, but it works great for me.

http://joestoolbox.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=13530735

 

[warmpancakes]

i know people who are twice your age with less and they are car guys

 

[Brian_B_]

Looks great! I was 16 when I started buying tools. You have quite a head start over me. LOL

 

[jusridin]

damn Joe! by 16 you might own a tool truck!
very cool

 

[Bikes&Bowties]

Pretty impressive bud! Looks like you have some good quality stuff too

 

[twincam00]

nice setup, the easy button is a nice touch

 

[JoeyMitch]

Thanks guys. Just wanted to add that I work at a marina on some of the less advanced engines and small things like gauges, outdrives, and tune-ups.

 

[quattrojon]

Very impressive, you have more ratchets than alot of pro's do.

 

[transittech]

You're never going to be happily married at that rate...

OTOH, she'll already know and have to accept it or walk...

Way to go. Nice Krauter ratchet.

 

[balane]

Wow, I see some really good stuff in there. That's a nice tool set by any standard and any age owner. You can get a lot done for sure. Please post back in 25 years and let's see how massive it gets!

 

[JoeyMitch]

I'll be sure to do that! My parents pretty much banned me from buying anymore tools unless they're dirt cheap from garage sales!

 

[quattrojon]

I'll be sure to do that! My parents pretty much banned me from buying anymore tools unless they're dirt cheap from garage sales!

There are worse things you could spend your money on...

 

[MarkH]

Glad to see that part of the world is right. At 13 spent my summer money buying a tool box and tools. Needed it since I was on the farm the next year. Some of the best an most enjoyable shopping I have ever done.

 

[JoeyMitch]

There are worse things you could spend your money on...

Why is that?

 

[davesnothere]

Why is that?

Because you can fix more with tools than you can with hookers and blow.

 

[balane]

Why is that?

I'm fairly certain he's just saying it's rare when a young person chooses to spend his money on something as fundamentally solid as tools. Most young guys your age I know are spending their money on video games and hanging out at the mall, stuff like that. You're demonstrating a wisdom beyond your years. It was a compliment.

 

[Humble Mechanic]

That is better than my home tool kit! Right on dude, keep buying good stuff.

 

[north]

Good tool collection and working at 14. Good combination to build on. Tell your parents that the good folks here endorse buying tools.

 

[Monte]

very good start !

 

[Monte]

My parents pretty much banned me from buying anymore tools unless they're dirt cheap from garage sales!

Tell your parents if you are not allowed to buy more tools you´ll buy drugs instead

 

[JoeyMitch]

Haha that's a good one!!!!!!!!

 

[chris142]

Ya thats pretty good. When I was 14 I didn't have much and what I did have was in an old tacklebox. I started buying cheap tools when I turned 16 and got my license. Learned real fast that cheap was not very good back then.

Started buying better tools such as Craftsman and Easco when I was 17ish.
Back then Craftsman was a pretty good value(1985).

 

[TwoInch]

awesome set up for any age, let alone a young man such as yourself.

on another note, maybe his parents are like mine were. it didnt matter what i spent my money on when i was younger, i should have spent it on something else or saved it. there were no "good purchases".

if and when i have a 14 year old, i hope they spend their money on things that are worth buying, as this young man is doing. there are so many other things they can spend and waste money on these days, many younger people dont appreciate money. the old "money doesnt grow on trees" comes to mind.

good job bud, keep it up!

 

[Brian_B_]

I started working at 12..bought my first car at 14. I did not start buying tools until my second car at 16 though. I still have\use the craftsman box and the first sets of craftsman wrenches\sockets I bought.

I have never seen anyone your age with that many tools or a nice box to keep them in.

Take care of them and they will be in your box still when you retire in another 60 years or so.

 

[JoeyMitch]

Thanks guys again. I had a little 21' Mako Boat with a 225hp Mercury Outboard and it needed work so that is what kindled my addiction!

 

[bobemmerich]

Nice! Especially at your age. Glad to see you're spending it right

 

[Brad54]

Damn kid, well done!

Easy rule of thumb: If you need to borrow a tool twice, you need to buy one yourself.

I didn't see any alignment tools, drift pins or chisels. Get yourself a nice set of those (Craftsman is fine), and you'll be amazed at how often you use them to line up holes while assembling things.

Other than that addition, you should probably listen to your parents... start saving your money for a hot rod!

-Brad

 

[TwoInch]

Thanks guys again. I had a little 21' Mako Boat with a 225hp Mercury Outboard and it needed work so that is what kindled my addiction!

i like how he says "little" 21' with a 225hp on it....

 

[JoeyMitch]

i like how he says "little" 21' with a 225hp on it....

It was smaller to me because my dad was a Hydra Sport Boat dealer and ran a 33' Hydra Sport CC with TRIPLE 250hp Yamaha 4 strokes!!!

 

[JoeyMitch]

Damn kid, well done!

Easy rule of thumb: If you need to borrow a tool twice, you need to buy one yourself.

I didn't see any alignment tools, drift pins or chisels. Get yourself a nice set of those (Craftsman is fine), and you'll be amazed at how often you use them to line up holes while assembling things.

Other than that addition, you should probably listen to your parents... start saving your money for a hot rod!

-Brad

I do have a few chisels in there somewhere in the second to last drawer. I don't need drift pins or alignment tools because all of my work is on boats with the occasional maintenance. Plus I could borrow it from my uncle who owns a Forklift Company!

 

[TwoInch]

puts my little 16' 90hp 2 stroke to shame...

 

[JoeyMitch]

puts my little 16' 90hp 2 stroke to shame...

That is an excellent setup! Most of my work is on 2 strokes and boats under 25' and some of those boats are 10+ years and they run like a top! Great for the bay and some inshore ocean fishing!

 

[TwoInch]

I do have a few chisels in there somewhere in the second to last drawer. I don't need drift pins or alignment tools because all of my work is on boats with the occasional maintenance. Plus I could borrow it from my uncle who owns a Forklift Company!

i think he means alignment tools as in aligning bolt holes and things of that nature, not front end alignments or stuff like that. punches, prybars, chisels, etc... can be useful on the boats too.

 

[drabe7]

im jealous. im 17 and dont have near the amount of tools you do. one thing i try to do is buy good tools that will last a lifetime. people laughed when i spent $30 on my estwing framing hammer but i know it will last so my grandchilderen can use it

 

[RedFordTruck]

Ya thats pretty good. When I was 14 I didn't have much and what I did have was in an old tacklebox. I started buying cheap tools when I turned 16 and got my license. Learned real fast that cheap was not very good

Same here. Had a collection of Cheap no-name garbage at 15-16 but quickly realized you dont get what you dont pay for.

Now Ive got 98% Quality USA made tools. Sure some USA arent great, but most are.

Upgrading from Task Force/Kobalt to Channellock pliers was a HUGE difference.

 

[TwoInch]

That is an excellent setup! Most of my work is on 2 strokes and boats under 25' and some of those boats are 10+ years and they run like a top! Great for the bay and some inshore ocean fishing!

i run mine on lake michigan, for salmon and such. got downriggers and all the gizmos. most people wont do it with a 16' deepV, but i have had it in 4-5 foot swells, and it handled it, but was a little sketchy....

mine is 15 years old. runs like new. starts on the first turn of the key.

 

[Lone Star Blaze]

being 14 you dont have brother in laws yet to help your tools walk away

Nice collection

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very nice. I'd say you are on the right track! Keep it up.

 

[lgrlife]

Nice tool setup kid! Better setup than when I was 14 years old and don't worry. Not all of us work with Snap-on, Mac and such...buying tools is a much healthier vice than buying alcohol and drugs...yet intoxicating nonetheless

 

[Brian_B_]

I believe these tapered punches (I always called them drift pins) are what he is referring too.

I bought these craftsman (the shiny set) when I was 17 from a sears return store in Memphis, TN. Yes...thats the box I bought at 16. LOL