Hey, new to the forum here. Been under a hood since i could walk pretty decent at what I do. been in a dealership tech position since my 18th birthday. Turn 20 in August. I am still an apprentice tech, and i need a little advice on my tools. I have a 44 inch US general box that i paid 100 bucks for from a friend who didnt need it anymore. it is filled to the brim with quality tools. Mostly snap on, channel lock, otc, atd and so on. I have all the basics covered i am in no debt to the tool truck. I have bought the majority of my hand tools from yard sales and ebay or pawn shops to build a decent set of quality tools on a budget. I have zero room in my box now, and there is no wasted space. but in the next couple of months i will be going flat rate and there are still tools that i am borrowing. I have not been able to purchase the tools not due to finances but lack of space in my box. i really do not want to drop 6k into a new box, but i also need more space. should i just **** it up and buy one or try and find an el cheapo box thats just extra space for now. thanks in advance.
Young tech needs some advice
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Welcome from downunder, enjoy.
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That's my 56" box. The bottom was bought used and was a year old. The top was bought three days after i got the bottom new.
Or if youre have to be mobile id suggest this top and bottom plus a cart, or just this bottom. Each drawer on the left is rated for (iirc) 240lbs.
That's my 56" box. The bottom was bought used and was a year old. The top was bought three days after i got the bottom new.
Or if youre have to be mobile id suggest this top and bottom plus a cart, or just this bottom. Each drawer on the left is rated for (iirc) 240lbs.
I spent 23 years in a ford dealer. the box doesn't make you money. the mark up on new tool boxes is ridiculous. save your money and find good used box. I bought a brand new matco box 10 years ago and regret it. I could have used that money on more important things and the box isn't worth much at all today.