Recent content by scooterGA

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    Automotive Oscilloscope opinions.

    Mini Sainsmart!! (link Below) Friend of mine had this one and swore by it. Especially for the money. I have a Modis and it has always served me well but for the money I ordered one and wow. This is my go to scope for diagnostics now. I was amazed how well t worked and how precise it is. Can't...
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    How old were you when you first bought 'expensive' tools?

    15, Snap On Truck at my dad's Auto Electric Shop. It was my real first purchase. Had been building alternators for him that summer and made enough to buy my first tools. Snap On general service 1/4 drive set in metal box. Standard sizes. Came with ratchet, 2 extensions and a universal. I am 50...
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    How much do you have into your tools?

    Going on 30+ years now as a professional automobile tech and when I bought my new box last I had to re-inventory all items for insurance purposes with detailed listings and photos and video. All told as of Nov 2016 $86,430. Have since added another 5k as I have bought some stuff since then and...
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    What tools have you had stolen?

    Worked for a shop back in the early 2000's in Florida that got broken into, alarm system disabled. Pro's did it over a weekend. We got cleaned out. 5 techs lost everything except boxes. Owners had a very strict policy in handbook about not being responsible for personal property and found out it...
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    Just How Useful is a Cordless Ratchet?

    I do a lot of dash work, heater core, evaporator, instrument cluster etc. Would not go to a job anymore without my 1/4 cordless. Essential tool
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    Digital Multi Meter - what do you like?

    With you on this one. I have had a Fluke 88 for a long time. I started with a Kent Moore for those who remember that one. The Fluke 87 or 88 is the last meter you will ever need if you need one to make a living day in and day out. As for a simple meter for home you can easily find a decent meter...
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    The red tray next to the ball joint press is actually an add on set of adaptors for the ball joint press. I have a set of hub sockets in 12 point and a set in six point in another photo. But the red tray is part of the ball joint set up. Sorry
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Thanks Chris, appreciate the compliment and the support.
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Well after some crazy months gone by I can finally put the new box up. I had posted in (show us your epics) when the box came in but that had to be quick. After 30 plus years of wrenching and working for others I finally pulled the plug and opened my own shop. It has been a crazy time but now...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Well my dealer promised they were returning ad here they are. Black handle old style Snap On screwdrivers. Fresh off the truck.
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    Show us your EPIQ's

    That yellow with black trim is super sharp. I almost went with that combo when I bought mine but went with black. That really stands out.
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    Show us your EPIQ's

    I ordered mine from the rock and Roll truck visit. Was able to get a really good deal my regular guy couldn't match and I went for it. Glad I did. It took four weeks to get my bottom and the top came a week later. I enjoyed being able to pick color and trim and also got great trade in value plus...
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    Show us your EPIQ's

    Will see if I have one. I am 6'2 and the box tops out around 6'9. First tool box I have ever owned I needed a step to get into top draws. But I really love mine.
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    Show us your EPIQ's

    Really love mine. Top section and bottom chest. Gloss Black with gunmetal trim.
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Will do the full drawer pic set up when I get it like I want it, I am still arranging and then making changes left and right but hopefully soon I will have it all set up and will then do the full display for the boards approval so to speak!
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