A 16 year old's tools

[schmoldty]

As the title says I am 16 almost 17 just thought some people would like to see my tools. Its not much right now but I'm buying them as I go but minimum wage isn't so hot haha. I don't plan to be an auto tech or anything just like cars and fixing stuff. Short list to avoid a ton of questions
Snap on f80, FR80, TR72, FXK8, FXK6, TMU8B, SDD8, Ratcheting screwdriver in the mail, also a couple more extension. Craftsman all made in AMERICA except shallow metric 3/8 drive set and ratchets. Craftsman Pick set, Punch Set, 6 professional screwdrivers, angle finder, mini torn set, torx set, 10 and 31 inch professional pry bars, 3/8 drive metric and SAE deep and shallow, 1/2 drive metric shallow, 1/4 drive metric and shallow, 20 inch extension, adapter set, 3/8 breaker bar, hex sets metric and SAE, 6pt wrench sets metric is in the mail SAE in the pictures. Also have a rivet gun that was used for a project, some cheap lows pliers and screwdrivers. Also in the mail 3 channellocks and 1/2 drive SAE craftsman. All this in a Harbor freight 5 drawer cart. I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff and I'm always getting more stuff. Side note, I know this isn't the wanted section but if anyone has a Snap on SR936 or Sr80 they wanna let go for a decent price shoot me a message. Thanks

 

[3baygarage]

Good stuff there.

It's impressive to see guys not yet old enough to vote hanging out on Garage Journal!

Good for you and good luck building up your set.

 

[IFMJohn]

We all start somewhere! Looks like you have pretty nice tools though. Buy quality and someday you'll be giving your 16 year old kid that snap-on ratchet.

 

[berol]

Good collection for your age, all I had at that age was a set of cheap hex keys!

 

[nine4gmc]

Looks like you have the basics covered, now just buy tools as you need them and don't worry too much about brand names as long as the tool carries a lifetime warranty. You can always upgrade when the buck$ start flying in. I would say but will have to do til you're older.

 

[Fcvapor05]

Enjoy those channellocks buddy.

 

[-Brent-]

Rad. Nice clean set-up.

Respecting your tools at 16 is a good sign.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

Nice start! Check the Pawn shops and Flea markets. There is some good cheap stuff out there.

 

[sberry]

I agree, great start. Getting some basic tools early on is a great investment, it can last a long time and earn back a little.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Well I am impressed, and I would like to start some thing. I would challenge all GJ member to go look in their tool box and make up a gift box to help this young man out. If he will p.m. me I will be the first to do so. And I will also pay the shipping so it will be no cost to this young man...Rich..

 

[JohnKal]

Hellofa start young man. I wish I had your foresight when I was your age. You're off to a great start.

 

[alinc100]

Well I am impressed, and I would like to start some thing. I would challenge all GJ member to go look in their tool box and make up a gift box to help this young man out. If he will p.m. me I will be the first to do so. And I will also pay the shipping so it will be no cost to this young man...Rich..

As I was reading this thread I was thinking the same thing. Is there some way we could make a list of what was sent so we avoid duplicating one common item instead of several different items? I'm down with footing my shipping costs to pay it forward.

 

[schmoldty]

Thanks everyone. Im sure when I'm older ill probably end up buying snap on wrenches and sockets and what not and pass these on. That would be really cool if you guys could send anything you got that you don't use. PM me and ill be more than happy to pay for shipping. As far as duplicates go people could post on here or pm and ill say if i have it or if someone sent it. Thanks again everyone, Evan

 

[texasfiremedic]

I'm in for the tool gift box.

 

[alinc100]

As I was reading this thread I was thinking the same thing. Is there some way we could make a list of what was sent so we avoid duplicating one common item instead of several different items? I'm down with footing my shipping costs to pay it forward.

Ok just went quickly thru some items bound for Ebay and came up with these:
On the pliers/diags I'll just pull a couple out to ship. I am sure the box will get heavier before it leaves.






Schmoldty send me a PM with shipping info.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I really don't think it will matter if we do some duplication, some times an extra "what ever is nice to have. Plus if he gets too many of some thing he can pay it forward also.
Or do you think we should post what we are sending him. I kind of like the unknown box like Christmas packages. let me know. I am home and I have a box all made up, and yes some will be dups. Rich

 

[Richard Cranium]

Evan, Tell us what you have, I see a wrench set, are they sae or metric?
Tell us more about what you have so we can figure out what to send.

 

[schmoldty]

Ok some stuff I'm missing
1/4 metric deep: 15mm,5.5mm,4.5
1/4 metric shallow: 15mm, 4.5mm
1/4 SAE deep: 5/8
1/4 SAE shallow: 5/8
3/8 metric deep: 11mm, 20mm
3/8 metric shallow: 20mm, 19mm
3/8 SAE deep: 15/16
3/8 SAE shallow: 15/16, 1

Wrenches for metric i have 6-16 for metric and SAE i have 1/4-3/4

I don't have any 1/4 or 1/2 extension so if anyone has any extras

 

[Richard Cranium]

I hope this takes off and you have to buy a bigger tool box...lol. So how does the group want to do this? Each person put up a pic of what they are sending? Any great ideals? Rich

 

[schmoldty]

oh and 1/2 all i have is metric shallow 9-19 missing 16mm and SAE i have 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8".

 

[schmoldty]

haha yeah this one is already filling up and I'm sure once you guys all send stuff i will need another. Thanks everyone.

 

[texasfiremedic]

What do you primarily work on?

 

[schmoldty]

really anything cars, i have a have a little jon boat i just put a angle aluminum frame for a deck on and some lights, wood working, stuff around the house.

 

[alinc100]

Just thinking out loud here. If anybody sees anyone from their local area that would like to participate shipping costs could be divided and a flat rate box holds alot of stuff.

 

[outdoorsman310]

More than I had at that age. And U.S.A. stuff!

 

[schmoldty]

yeah i don't really like stuff from china. just some of the projects around the house.

 

[schmoldty]

first Ar-15 Mine, i paid for all of it and built the lower and put a complete upper on. Next a night stand made out of maple and the top has walnut it's mostly done just needs to be sanded (a couple of pencils marks still on it) and stained. Then my brothers car i help him out a lot on 1966 mustang thats getting a built ls1, off to paint tomorrow. Then just the casting deck I put on my little 14ft jon boat.

 

[johnachak]

Welcome aboard. That's a great start!

 

[Bobcat753]

Some one else who is in my age group! I'd hate to show my setups!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very cool. Better stuff than what I had at 16 (10 years ago).
I am sure I can find some extras to send your way too.

 

[Premium08]

Nice selection, I always used dads tools growing up, didn't start buying tools till the summer after graduation when I started working

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[IH__COLLECTOR]

Hey! Finally someone my age! I have a counting SO bill also. Man it is hard at a tad better than minimum wage. Mine sees a use as i wrench on big trucks. I dont think on being a big truck mechanic as I'd rather drive. But hey everyone needs tools!

 

[rockinacummins]

Sweet! Glad to see another young guy like me who would likes to build his tool collection and organize his toolbox! Definitely on the right track friend! Just remember, as it has already been said, this is an addictive habit and dollars don't carry far when your obsessed with buying tools! Good luck though!

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

It is nice for somebody in my age group posting up their tools! Looks like you have a hell of a start. Im 16 fixin to turn 17 and its nice to see some of our generation interested in buying tools and fixing things because we really do get a bad rep. I need to get around to posting up my tools as i also have an active snap-on tab as i get on the truck every other wednesday. My kra 24 is comin in next wednesday so ill make sure to post pics of it and some of my tools!

 

[IH__COLLECTOR]

Fun little story about the SO truck. It comes by the shop every friday. So last friday i mis heard him saying something about a monday. So i can pay my tab and leave. This last monday he pulls in again. I thought damn i guess i got to pay again already.( keep in mind im new to the buying off truck thing). Well i end up spending more money of course on a BOGO. After getting off my friend then tells me i did not have to pay more. The only reason why he come was to get his money! Lol

 

[schmoldty]

i don't have a tab with snap on at this point don't know if i really want one i like their ratchets and screwdriver but for now I'm happy with buying on ebay i know some don't warranty but oh well

 

[IH__COLLECTOR]

My snappy guy warrantees no matter where it comes from. I thought every SO guy does?

 

[purplezr2]

What else are you looking for? I have some extras around, maybe I will have something, how about an air chisel any use for one? I have a older snap on that is still in work able condition.

 

[IFMJohn]

Good for you guys for helping out a young guy!

OP: I'm another young guy collecting tools one day at a time! It's nice to see other young guys who don't view the world as disposable.

 

[schmoldty]

snap on guy around here demands receipts and stuff i guess unless he knows you so i just mail stuff to snap on its pretty easy takes like a week. actually an air chisel would be sweet i was doing some suspension work on an old chevelle the other day and i had to separate so much old rust garbage by hand.