Auto mechanics, Do you have 2nd tool sets?
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Fedwrench
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Yes, I have mutiples of everything except some specialty tools. As things got upgraded, changed to the latest improved version, or were found as a bargain, they went home.
DarrenF
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Same as Fedwrench
vssjim
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yes anything that is a standard type of tool for the home stuff
speed bump
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Yep I have multiples of everything at work and at home as well.
Detroit Diesel Man
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I try and stay as far away from Mechanic work at home as I can...plus with cost of tools/gas etc etc..just cant justify 2 sets..if I need to do maint on my Truck/car I'll bring home what I need in a tote. the way the economy is now and dealerships businesses closing etc I'd rather save those $ for if I ever need it.
DDM
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krusty the clown
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Merkava_4
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Dang Krusty, it's 2:40 AM over there in Missouri right now. 
Moose-LandTran
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It's 8:47am here now. I'm at work eBaying..
nissan_crawler
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Ditto. I actually have more specialty tools at home though, especially if you count bigger stuff. Welder/plasma/torch/press/tube bender, etc.
Moose-LandTran
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I'm still working on filling the first. I'm considering buying a van and making a ramp for it to make my box more mobile instead of buying two sets.
eschoendorff
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Fixed.
And yes, most auto mechanics have multiple sets of tools, unless they are just starting out....
krusty the clown
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Dang Krusty, it's 2:40 AM over there in Missouri right now.
as you get older you have to get up in the middle of the night to pee
goodfellow
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as you get older you have to get up in the middle of the night to pee
"You got that right" -- getting worse all the time and getting back to sleep afterwards is getting harder as well.
Glad some of you guys are up as well -- I'll be checkin' in more regualry at that time.
paramudduck
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Hmm I need a definition of second set.
SpiderGearsMan
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Second And Third
paramudduck
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Depending on definition we may be hitting 5th and 6th for some of us. 
CAT_serviceman927
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I have all my automotive tools from when I worked on cars at home now. No need for them working on dozers and other machines. I have doubles, triples, quadruples of all the basics. No air tools at home yet though. Once I move into my own place, I am sure I will set up a nice shop. Although as someone else pointed out, I'd rather leave mechanics stuff at work. I try not to do to much to cars at home unless it is my own or for family. That's why I have started to get woodworking tools.
rsanter
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when I had my shop I had the largest set there. that set is now in my garage
currently I have:
the mechanics box in the garage with the Mechanics tools
the machinist box with the machinist tools
a box I keep over at the shop which is just basic mechanics tools (for when I need tools there)
the box I keep at my dads which is basic mechanics tools (for when I need tools there)
the general tool box where I keep hammers and the basic plumbing and construction type tools.
bob
currently I have:
the mechanics box in the garage with the Mechanics tools
the machinist box with the machinist tools
a box I keep over at the shop which is just basic mechanics tools (for when I need tools there)
the box I keep at my dads which is basic mechanics tools (for when I need tools there)
the general tool box where I keep hammers and the basic plumbing and construction type tools.
bob
daveblank
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I hated bringing tools home. I would buy the off brand for home & the good stuff for work.
paramudduck
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Just as an advisory to the younger guy's. The only reason I have my older tools is because they were at dad's and friends shops.
A messy divorce with disappearing assets cost me over 40k in tools. Thankfully her and her buddies did not know about the scattered sets.
A messy divorce with disappearing assets cost me over 40k in tools. Thankfully her and her buddies did not know about the scattered sets.
SpiderGearsMan
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lose the girlfriend to save your tools
wantedabiggergarage
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I have a lot of tools down at the garage (which isn't far from my house). I consider most specialty (even the ones that wouldn't be, would realistically require a lift at home to use). I've been down there a bit lately and been a spare hand when needed (or eyes or whatever). I've got the nickname of the toolman down there, and while a lot of their customers know me from elsewhere, a few know me from down there. They tend to laugh and say half of the tools in the shop are mine (if I break something, I replace it, I've even replaced things I haven't broke, because I knew how handy they were/are). They do try to buy a lot of the stuff I bring down there (some of it is duplicates from home, others requres air which I don't have at home, currently).
I know the owner (almost family, mom's first grade boyfriend LOL), and know he has got almost 50 years in. When he retires, the guy who started down there, when they tried to get me to start down there at 16, may or may not take over (we will see, budgets, etc). I am set up so I could get all my tools out in a day, and someday that may come, until then, I have access to my tools, their tools, lifts etc. and it keeps me from having to do things like fuel pump, clutch, etc. in my driveway.
I am not married, so I currently don't have to worry about it. Heck, I currently have one of my cabinets in my living room, because I am trying to rearange the shop, and can't quite get the layout how I am comfortable. I've even thought of making a small shop upstairs. (if you have ever seen the World's fastest Indian, I could live in his house/shop and be happy)
caper
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I've actually got three sets,one at the day job,one in my garage at home and one in a cube van I use for doing afterhours work for my own customers.Hate dragging tools from one spot to another so I ended up with three sets.
joshboogie
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I've got 2 of everything except wrenches and my DMM. I do car stereo installation so most of what I need fits in a bag.
Charles (in GA)
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I have one plus sets of wrenches at work in addition to all the other tools, and the set of tools my dad had at his house, plus the set I had at home. Having merged all of mine and dad's home tools together, I have three sets of fractional combination wrenches, two sets of fractional double open ends, two sets of metric combination wrenches, and a couple of sets each of metric and fractional 3/8 drive sockets, etc, etc. PLUS, the "grab and go" box I keep at home, a Kennedy cantilever box with oddballs, and cheaper wrenches (Taiwan made Great neck that are pretty good quality) Proto Challenger Metric, etc. When I have to travel or go out and fix anything, I just grab this box and go with it.
Charles
Charles
russlaferrera
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Spider, You said what most were thinking!!
SpiderGearsMan
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don't cheat on the old ball and chain ?
poorboy
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I have Multiple sets. 1 at work, 1 at home, 1 in each car(just basic stuff), a wrecking yard set, and a box that goes to the races.
paramudduck
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Actually it was the other way around. She was cheating on me.
Also draining accounts and selling items for almost nothing.
Legal system was a joke. No help at all. Her and her "partners" were allowed to get away with around 120k of takings.
Oh well it's turning on her now. She looks to be 90 and only 48. Her kids hate her with a passion and no one trustes her.
Also draining accounts and selling items for almost nothing.
Legal system was a joke. No help at all. Her and her "partners" were allowed to get away with around 120k of takings.
Oh well it's turning on her now. She looks to be 90 and only 48. Her kids hate her with a passion and no one trustes her.
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?
demonspeed
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i have a small set at home from when i worked on cars before i was a professional. but its nowhere near as nice as my work set.
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.
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.
Moose-LandTran
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Maybe you can, looks like my friend might be leaving as my boss has been deducting his tax but not paying it.
wantedabiggergarage
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Maybe you can, looks like my friend might be leaving as my boss has been deducting his tax but not paying it.
If your boss did that to a coworker, you better get your own books in order before your tax man comes along.
goodfellow
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Maybe you can, looks like my friend might be leaving as my boss has been deducting his tax but not paying it.
That is not someone you should be working for Moose. It shows a total disrespect for people AND the law. As was mentioned before, I would also suggest you get your own tax information from your boss to ensure his compliance with regard to your potential tax libilities.
Good luck!!
Moose-LandTran
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I'm not paying tax. If i was paying tax, i wouldn't be able to live on the money i make. I'm trying to start up a company so that i can be self-employed and that would allow me to pay my taxes and could also benefit me in other ways. Or, if i find another job ditch the mug i work for and go somewhere legit.
wantedabiggergarage
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I don't know how they operate over there, but I have a GOOD idea of how they operate over here.
You just knowingly admitted to tax evassion.
And, since your coworker is getting hit, and will mention/show paystubs that show tax withheld, while your coworker (if here) would have to go after his employer in court, the IRS, would start auditing his books, find you working for him, and ask for YOUR records.