I am angry!!!!

[Mr.Nutcase]

I lost my snap on flf80 at work, with 24mm impact socket...
What is the JH williams 936 version>

 

[G_P]

Leave it in a customers car? Or did someone steal it?

 

[GoBlue]

If it makes you feel any better for every one truck brand tool i break i loose 10!

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Leave it in a customers car? Or did someone steal it?

It was in cart, the good thing the shop has cameras, so might chance to to get back.. if not then extreme measure will be used.... torch could come handy....... 50 gallons of used oil, dumped on the tool box person who took it

 

[billymade]

Well, Williams does sell a 3/8" long handled flex head ratchet.

J.h. Williams B-52EHFA 3/8" Drive Flex Head Ratchet

http://www.google.com/products/cata...ei=k6g-T62hAYq42wXQ4aWaCA&ved=0CJUBEPMCMAk4Cg

 

[Syndicate]

That ***** balls! I hope you catch the m&$)%&*)($&%)($*&)()(%$)(*A$(%)(%)( who did this to you. Especially if it was a fellow tech. Greedy paws do not belong in your box or in your shop. Mouse traps come to mind, the kind that break knuckles!!
I would set it up. Catch someone in the lie, then take em out back and teach them how a real mechanic uses his OWN PERSONAL TOOLS!!

 

[crewchief888]

If it makes you feel any better for every one truck brand tool i break i loose 10!

me too

 

[geologist]

I had a guy try to walk off with my rock hammer from a site I was data logging for the geological survey. It didn't go well for him.

 

[oldtools]

That really ****. I would be piss off too. Hope you catch the guy.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Well, Williams does sell a 3/8" long handled flex head ratchet.

J.h. Williams B-52EHFA 3/8" Drive Flex Head Ratchet

The problem though is that it won't give you as much leverage as the Snap-on version; it's only 9-11/16" long overall. Not a huge difference, but worth mentioning.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

where can get custom stamp for marking tool? machine shop?

 

[el tanque prohibido]

It was in cart, the good thing the shop has cameras, so might chance to to get back.. if not then extreme measure will be used.... torch could come handy....... 50 gallons of used oil, dumped on the tool box person who took it

You mean another employee stole it?

 

[G_P]

Hopefully the security cameras arent the typical POS ones and actually get you a clear image so you can get your tool back and properly educate whoever took it on the proper use of the fist.

 

[wreckercologist]

It was in cart, the good thing the shop has cameras, so might chance to to get back.. if not then extreme measure will be used.... torch could come handy....... 50 gallons of used oil, dumped on the tool box person who took it

Don't do that. Too messy.

When you figure out which one took it (assuming it was taken by a coworker), just wait for them to lock their box, clock out and leave. Then drill and install a grease zerk in the back of their toolbox and fill that MFer until grease oozes out or the front.......

That or locktite the keylock on his toolbox. Then you might get to see him take a torch to his own box!

or, Snag one of his ratchets when he isn't looking and "adjust" it with a chop saw.

But that's just me.

 

[maven]

OMFG, Ive seen the grease filled box before. Thtas horrible, I would be in prison if someone ever did that to me.

 

[greasemonkey44]

Don't do that. Too messy.

When you figure out which one took it (assuming it was taken by a coworker), just wait for them to lock their box, clock out and leave. Then drill and install a grease zerk in the back of their toolbox and fill that MFer until grease oozes out or the front.......

That or locktite the keylock on his toolbox. Then you might get to see him take a torch to his own box!

or, Snag one of his ratchets when he isn't looking and "adjust" it with a chop saw.

But that's just me.

if you are looking for revenge clear super glue is pretty good for freezing up a lock.....very permanently

sux about your ratchet mr nutcase, makes me glad of the people i work around

 

[humpdawg]

My boss left the shop unlocked last night. I'm lucky to have any tools today. Not to mention the kra bottom/top in which all my tools are stored.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Ha, now someone decided to take my 1/4 snap on ratchet... in front of camara......

the ***** just signed his own death warrent..

 

[G_P]

You gotta be kidding! Get your tools back then take that ******* out back and smash both of his hands with a hammer.

 

[98TJ]

Green Loctite.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

You gotta be kidding! Get your tools back then take that ******* out back and smash both of his hands with a hammer.

nope.... torch will be used.... i might torch his hand, car, house, family house, ect
Like i said the fool just signed his own death warrent

 

[trboxman]

Co-worker or customer?

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

co-worker

 

[lennoxlennox]

co-worker

have an idea who it is?

do the cameras have tape in them or are they just live cameras?

 

[trboxman]

Shop owner should fire his ***. Can't abide a thief on the payroll, if he's stealing from his co-workers he's stealing from your customers as well.

 

[davesnothere]

nope.... torch will be used.... i might torch his car, house, family house, ect
Like i said the fool just signed his own death warrent

I think lighting someone's family's house on fire over a couple ratchets may be a little overboard. There might be some better way to handle it.
But that's just me.

 

[lennoxlennox]

I think lighting someone's family's house on fire over a couple ratchets may be a little overboard. There might be some better way to handle it.
But that's just me.

I agree... I think you wirewheel his ***.... that is after you spray the wirewheel with a can of carb cleaner

 

[SMKS]

The sad reality is that in most works places the OP would likely be fired or punished for any retaliation taken against the thief. Hitting a co-worker or damaging their property will probably only make the situation worse and likely result in negative consequences for the OP.

Unfortunately, it's probably only up to the bosses to handle the thief. Hopefully he or she is fired.

 

[wreckercologist]

I hate thieves, especially tool thieves that take away your means to earn a living. Yes, I posted a bunch of childish BS earlier, but that really would be a last resort if management woun't back you up.

Me personally, I would make it known to every mechanic in the place what this clown has done......and at a loud volume as well. Everytime I saw him at work, I would say "Hi, toolthief. What'd you swipe today?" "hey, thieving c********r, steal any good stuff lately?" Hell, I'd even post his picture in the break room with a caption that read "Do not loan me tools. I am a tool thief. Do not take your eye's off me. I am a tool thief. Do not trust me. I am a tool thief." Run his sorry *** off the job. None of that really matters though, management should fire him pronto. If they don't, they are not worth your precious time. Take your talent and experience elsewhere. JMO.

 

[wrenchr]

That *****. I would fire that terd nugget pronto.

 

[G_P]

I like wreckerologists idea. get a screenshot from the surveillance cams of him taking the ratchet and print it out and hang it in the breakroom with a note saying "missing tools? See (name of thief)"

I would let any tool truck drivers that come to that shop know about this guy as well. He very well could be stealing these tools and then trading them in on the truck.

 

[lennoxlennox]

I hate thieves, especially tool thieves that take away your means to earn a living. Yes, I posted a bunch of childish BS earlier, but that really would be a last resort if management woun't back you up.

Me personally, I would make it known to every mechanic in the place what this clown has done......and at a loud volume as well. Everytime I saw him at work, I would say "Hi, toolthief. What'd you swipe today?" "hey, thieving c********r, steal any good stuff lately?" Hell, I'd even post his picture in the break room with a caption that read "Do not loan me tools. I am a tool thief. Do not take your eye's off me. I am a tool thief. Do not trust me. I am a tool thief." Run his sorry *** off the job. None of that really matters though, management should fire him pronto. If they don't, they are not worth your precious time. Take your talent and experience elsewhere. JMO.

i do like the loctite though... this pr*ck keyed my truck the other day... i know who he is but no proof... time is a good thing... i was thinking of my long screw driver through the grill 5 or 6 times into the rad... but loctite into the locks sounds like a good one... and of course dog **** under the handles

 

[Skin]

No need to act like an internet tough guy (unless you're really dumb enough to go to prison for a couple ratchets). Just find out who it is and inform the management.

I dont even see why a co-worker would be dumb enough to
a. risk losing their job to steal tools.
2. steal tools they cant even use in the work place without putting a sign over their head.

 

[Delta74]

odd accidents happen, grab the wrong tools as your shutting down for the day lord knows i have done it, ( wtf where this snap on come from) but that is outright theft, I would call him on it, in front of everyone, or better yet, next time the tool truck is there, I am willing to bet the driver will be doing an inventory real quick. dont do anything nasty, I am willing to bet the ***** would not think twice about assault charges.

either call him on it, or just go reposses your tools from his box next time its unlocked, if he calls you on it, tell him loudly you are taking back your tools he took without permission.

 

[chrisziem]

No need to act like an internet tough guy (unless you're really dumb enough to go to prison for a couple ratchets). Just find out who it is and inform the management.

I dont even see why a co-worker would be dumb enough to
a. risk losing their job to steal tools.
2. steal tools they cant even use in the work place without putting a sign over their head.

Sounds like the thief is a dirty junkie....they will steal without any sense as they are trying to get highhhhhhhhh.

 

[wreckerman5357]

Don't do anything rash that might get you fired or cause legal problems. Inform management and if that does not work, take the video evidence to the police. Be prepared for this guy to get real pissed. Esspecially if the shop does not can him real quick because he is not going to be happy with you and might want to have it out. Basically be mature about it, don't get in trouble over a couple of ratchets, and look out for your personal safety.

I would recomend investing in an engraver. I engrave my initials in every tool I have, down to every last socket. It does four things: (1) prevents honest mix UPS with coworkers tools (2) adds an incentive to steal someone else's unmarked tools (3) aids in the recovery of stolen tools by providing some proof of ownership (4) as a last resort lowers the value of your stolen tools for a thief, personal markings decrease resale price. I know some guys worry about the effect on the resale value of their tools but i buy tools to earn a living and do not plan on selling them off. I buy what I need and don't buy **** I don't plan on keeping.

 

[kartracer55]

Maybe it was an accident, or he thought he was doing you a favor by locking it up with his stuff so it was safe. I've done that a couple times for people who leave items out by accident.

 

[The Dutchman]

My SO 22mm 1/2 dr dp impact went missing one day. Week or 2 later I saw what looked like it in the guy next to me's box. I picked up the socket & saw my initials I had inscribed when I first got the socket. I hollered, but with a smile on my face, "What the f&&k is THIS doing in your box?! Here I had been working on the alignment rack & had left the socket on the floor. Before that he had been on the rack.

At the end of the day the manager had found the socket & had asked the guy if it was his. Since the guy had been using an almost identical 7/8" socket, he just assumed it was his & threw it in his socket drawer. (The guy's tools just lay in his box in no real order.) No intention of stealing, but he still should have been more careful. I shouldn't have left my socket on the floor, either.

 

[csargents1546]

Makes me thankful for the shop I work in. No one locks their toolbox, even when they are on vacation. Granted it is a small dealership about 20 techs total.

I would definaltey call him on it. Possible mistake. If not. fill his bay up with all the trash and trash can in the shop, cardboard boxes, anything you can find to inconvience him that does not cause property damage. Worst case, talk with the boss about it.
Good luck getting your tools back. Definatley can not stand someone messing with my tools I use to make a living with.

 

[Skin]

Worst case, talk with the boss about it.

I'd do this first. If hes stealing from his co-workers hes most likely stealing from customers and the shop as well. Those types are good for nothing. Certainly doesnt deserve an income at that place of business.