Auto mechanics, Do you have 2nd tool sets?

[Moose-LandTran]

There are no records of me working there. He doesn't even know my last name, in fact no-one i work with knows it.

This is why i want to register a company and become self-employed. So i can create invoices to his company (without actually giving them to him) and then when i get paid by cheque, that goes into my company account as payment for a service. This also means other jobs i do, people can get invoices for work carried out.

 

[speed bump]

There are no records of me working there. He doesn't even know my last name, in fact no-one i work with knows it.

This is why i want to register a company and become self-employed. So i can create invoices to his company (without actually giving them to him) and then when i get paid by cheque, that goes into my company account as payment for a service. This also means other jobs i do, people can get invoices for work carried out.

I don't think your boss or you will find that to amusing. When I figured out what it would cost me to be an independent contractor and make the same wage rate I made working for someone it came out to I have to bill my time out at atleast twice what I wanted to take home. Also this means you will have to deal with taxes, unemployment insurance, workmans compensation and dealing with the hassle of paper work.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Hmm..

Time to make some phone calls..

 

[toolfreak]

My set at home is almost as complete as the set at work but my sockets only go up to 1 1/4" at home compared to 2 3/8" at work. My wrenches at home only go up to 1 5/8" and at work they go to 1 7/8". I do have more automotive specialty at home along with my welders and plasma cutters and a much nicer tool box.

 

[wilbilt]

I brought it all home several years ago.
I have double, triple, quadruplicate of sockets and wrenches. Less duplication on specialty items.

Most is at home in the shed/shop, some are at work, more in the work van, some in the house.

It never fails, though...the one item I need is always someplace else. I need more tools!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I want a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Vario van to have all my tools in to go mobile. Friend of mine has one supplied by his company, when he needs to fix sometime in-situ, he has his work van with everything he needs.

I'd like that, could make better money if i had that.

 

[chammyman]

the mercs a good choice. Better than the LT which pop their clutches every 10k.

Far better than the transits which do their clutches, flywheels and starters every 6 months.

Vans are super easy to work on.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

The early Sprinters seem to be the most reliable, but suffer body rust in a big way. LTs are alright, but still not quite as good as Sprinters, despite being almost identical.

New Transits ****. Especially the front wheel drive ones. We have some at work and they're ****, interiors are **** too. We have an '07 Iveco Daily which i like, but is a little wobbly in the corners because it's an extra high roof. The new LDVs seem pretty crappy too.

If i chose one, it's be an early five on the floor Sprinter.

 

[chammyman]

all vans rot badly.

They LT's are a cheaper version of the sprinter, not made for heavy duty use.

The transits are good in theory, the front wheel drive ones are all 2 litres and ****. The rwd are 2.4's and easier to work on. They have lots of issues, from clutches, starters, wheel bearings, injection pumps to pistons picking up.

I hate ivecos with a passion.

The LDV is just a cheap **** version of the transit.

The old transits and LDV 'sherpas' see if one comes your way with a burst belt take the job on, they are a dream, the pushrods bend, thats it. Ok sometimes a rocker gets done in as well but its rare. You can either get new pushrods or just stick em in a vice and striaghten them out. Yes you should renew but plenty have had them straightened and done another 100k with ease.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I did a steering box on a Sherpa not that long ago. My mate was like "oh no, they're terrible, i wouldn't do a steering box on that blah blah blah.." I went for it. A little awkward, but with a trolley jack and a couple axle stands to support the engine crossmember and it's out in no time. I did mine in the road without problems.

 

[eschoendorff]

Maybe we should pitch in and get Moose and old Econoline.... that way he has someplace to live on the run after the gov't finds out about his tax ordeal...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/819272179.html



sorry... couldn't resist...

 

[orangeastre]

whoa whoa whoa. there's no way I'd fit my car audio tools in a bag, let alone 10. fact I just had a krl locker and riser added to my 3wide box just to get more space back...

do you do any custom work or just bread and butter type stuff?

I was thinking the same thing.I have a KRA4813/4810 combo with a locker and it is about 2/3 full.I do mostly car stereo but some general automotive electrical work.I can't imagine how little I would be able to do with just a tool bag.I have a almost complete double set at home stored in a variety of small tool boxes,bags and boxes.As soon as my shop is finished I will buy another box for work and bring my Snap-On box home.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Maybe we should pitch in and get Moose and old Econoline.... that way he has someplace to live on the run after the gov't finds out about his tax ordeal...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/819272179.html



sorry... couldn't resist...

Please do..

 

[TNToy]

I have to bring waaaaaay too much stuff home for side work.

Be bulking up on the Craftsman stuff for the home. (yes, I used the C-word)

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I have a second set at home,some of the nicer tools actually stay @ home.

When we moved to a new service facility they decided to supply everyone with the same toolbox so the shop would have a uniform look,but I prefer the Snapon I brought home over the ones they supplied us.

That was good for you I suppose, but plain stupid for them, after all, who was going to see those boxes? certainly not any customers.

Charles