Recent content by patrickcn

Bingo, Get good quality tools first and a good/decent box then upgrade later. Good choices though

One last thing from me LOL I was given this advice when I started out and it is completely good today. When buying your first box buy something that will hold a good sized basic set of tools and then spend the real money on tools. You will see that tools are going to cost you out the a*&...

I agree 100% you are going to get messed with anyways being the new guy. But I understand what you are saying. There will always be jealous people and "tool box envy". My first job I showed up with an old craftsman box and built from there. Just remember its not the size of the box that...

It all depends upon a few factors. 1) the amount of tools you have and need for your job 2) shop space and 3) do you plan on being in the field long? Snapon boxes arent bad at all. I personally have one snapoff and 4 Matco boxes and service cart. I think I need the aircraft carrier box...

Thank you Jabberwoki! LOL my dad used to call me that when I was a kid. I'm here in Sequim getting rained on today, but at least I got the yard work done before it started :rocker: I'm headed towards your area next week after I stop at the VA at American Lakes. Have a good, dry night!

Hello All, Nice forum you have here. I hope to learn a lot here and share too. I'm currently in Washington State; I am an ASE Master Tech, L-1, L-2 and other certs. I also run my own Mobile Automotive Repair business. Love working on all vehicles and am updating and improving my garage...