New Guy from Monroe WI

[hduc2005]

Hello all just found this great site been reading nonstop for the last couple of days. I worked the last 7 years as a Fire Protection Engineer, and was laid off in April. I start working at a Jeep and Dodge dealership on Saturday. Got a good start on my tools, but would like to know does someone have a good starters list of must haves?

here is my list so far...
Montazuma 56" top/bottom
300pc Craftsmans pro set
97pc Craftsman Impact sockets 3/8" and 1/2"
IR 2030 1/2" drive
IR 1105MAX-D3 3/8" wrench
16pc gearwench metric
13pc gearwench SAE
metric craftsman dog bone
SAE craftsman dogbone
20pc craftsman pro screwdrivers

 

[Wingnut65]

Welcome to GJ, hduc. You have found the right place to feed your tool addiction. Congrats on scoring a new job so quickly. At least now you get to work near cars for a change. Haven't been near Monroe yet, but I've been to Oshkosh many times and once to the Dells.

As for a list of tools, it really gets down to what do you need, what do you want, what are you willing to pay, what can you find on sale or what steal can you come across once in a lifetime. You already have a great assortment of hand tools that should work for most projects. The rest can come on an as needed basis. For instance, I bought a 1-13/16" 3/4"-drive socket to tear apart a VW engine once and still have it for the next time. Wait until a big sale and pick up a few at a time. Or, just pick something up if it looks new and has a cool factor.

Good Luck on your collection and welcome aboard