An old timer once told me, " its not just about what brand name you have, but also knowing how to use it". I hear ya about not getting carried away on just the tool but also concentrating on honing your knowledge and skills.
Tim's Work Shop that is the truth if u get cheap ones then don't abuse your tools just take care of it it'll last longer it doesn't matter what brand or how much it worth it only matters how good u take care of your stuff
Lovely set of tools and all paid for. I like your style of staying off of the tool trucks. You still have top quality tools. Those are the only long reach Knipex Cobra's I have seen except my own. It shows you think before you buy.
I have to say that 40 some years ago I was starting out as a young Tech and a older mechanic took me to the side and told me about getting sucked into the tool truck wallet vacuum. he show me his Craftsman box With a mix of tools some Snap-on, Mac, Proto, Craftsman. you get the idea. well he said buy what works don't buy the name he said watch the other guy's cringe when the truck arrives. he was right I never bought much from the tool truck and I never missed going out to lunch with him on Friday's raised my family, and made a decent living and now I work for myself. Life is good when you are young not owing a tool man every week to make a living.
Awesome Diesel Mech. no snap on or macs, same here Im a Milwaukee fanboy. Im a new component rebuilder/ in power-trains at Cat and the techs here are on Snap on or mac fan, but I'm not gonna be like them, spending x2 or x3 for that tools.
Thank ypu fpr posting this i have craftsman set but for now on everything hand tool i buy is napa i get student diacount and milwaukee power tools. Husky os my second go to.
Hey Grease Monkey awesome tool collection... I liked what you said about paying to much for the tool container... I got my Snap On box used for $2,200 when I was 19... Paid cash to the guy I had a shop with...
Tools need to be like bridges: Good enough to get the job done well! You, Sir, have what is needed in tools and obviously it serves You well. ATB, Gereon
I noticed you aint wearin no steel toes. Im 15 and I can tell you from my experiances workn on trucks and tractors steel toes are somethin to be thankful for.
@LT AUTO AND MARINE REPAIR yes sir that can happem but id rather have a pair of steel toes or composite toe that nothin on my toes.....you know..just so you know.
Snap on toolboxes are expensive yeah, but they are quality boxes. I have the 68’ with the 3 long drawers and just the three drawers are full left to right. They are very very heavy and the box as no problem with the weight. You just spread everything out putting like 10 wrenches in one drawer. If I was to put all my tools into your toolbox that shit would collapse.
I'd like to say something....I'm in same field and could use some bigger sockets and wrenches....channel lock makes affordable big wrenches..got to 3inches...and nice quality...should have up to 2 1/2 or 52mm range of sockets....know shop has bigger stuff for wheel bearing nuts and not made to handle impact....look at older usa craftsman and s k tools....they great bang for buck....good job my man😎
It's a U.S. General, Harbor Freight sells them in black now too. It's four years old and working great. The drawer releases are cheesy though. I took mine off recently because I opened my own shop and I leave the box in one place now.
I paid $1100.00 for top and bottom. Hard to beat for size and quality. I would expect it to last ten years of heavy use. That's really cheap. A box better than this will cost ten times more new and five times used. I would rather have this one and save the money for tools. Tools make you money. They save you time, lower stress levels and improve your life. The box is just that, a box. I see young mechanics get caught up with wanting to buy a status symbol( A large tool truck box). I would recommend reading, learning, buying tools and making your skill level a status symbol.
Hello there I wanted to find out if you know of any good books on repair manual for diesel engine I have a Volvo 2006 vnl 670 and 8 has a little bit of tissue I have the fan clutch that is bad I have the fuel filter housing that is bad and other little red shoes and I wanted to do the work myself so I wanted to ask you if you know of any really good mechanic book manual that you can recommend me so I can buy thank you
@@jeffsmith8066 Thank you for replying. I have the D12 Volvo engine. Is been great right now i have injector 2 and 6 that thw computer says malfunction but i been putting Lucas injector cleaner and it works for like 2 or 3 weeks but then comes back and it acts week when i turn on in the morning.
The electric 1/2" I have is just as strong as the air it replaced. Anything tighter than that I usually break free with the 3/4" ratchet the zip it off with the 1/2" electric.
You do not need that many tools. People if you're entering the field 1st time, the best thing to do is get *Box set of 1/2'' & 3/8'' impact socket up to 10mm to 32mm or 3/8'' to 1-1/4''.(They have to be both deep and shallow type sockets)* The shop will provide you with anything that's larger than 32mm or 1-1/4''. Get a *1/2'' impact gun.* Get a *Set of open & boxed combination wrench from 8mm to 32mm or 5/16'' to 1-1/4''.* Get a cheap *DMM and probing kit.* Nothing fancy. (You're not an electrician) Get a *Pry bar above 18''* A cheap *4pc pliers set* And a *4lb hammer and a Mallet hammer* That should be plenty. You don't have to but if you can find a cheap 1/4'' box set that will be awesome.
Nice Video.. Read one of your posts on a video about a Mahindra tractor with temp sensor problems.. Followed you here.. I left a comment in your discussion area.. Check it please.. Would like to chat with you about some equipment.. Worth your time?
GreaseMonkey X just stating a personal preference I also have a lot of tools I have a 84 in cornwell platinum box it’s really is a good box. Have a harbor freight 5 drawer roll cart I also use that’s held up better than I thought it would
@@williamwatkins1996 The point of the video was to show young guys that tools are more important than the box. The young guys I have hired over the last thirty years buy a flashy box first and don't have any money left over for tools. They don't last long as they have to borrow everything to complete virtually any job.
GreaseMonkey X ya I agree I started out with a craftsman box I only move out a box when I have no more room for tools. A lot of younger guys impulse buy I weight for deals I got a brand new Krl722 for 2800 cause it was damaged on the back side no one wanted it. It’s gonna be pushed up against the wall anyway no one was gonna see it. Got my platinum cornwell box for his price as well. He wanted to see it in the shop didn’t care if he didn’t make any money on it
An old timer once told me, " its not just about what brand name you have, but also knowing how to use it". I hear ya about not getting carried away on just the tool but also concentrating on honing your knowledge and skills.
You are right, old people know things.
Tim's Work Shop that is the truth if u get cheap ones then don't abuse your tools just take care of it it'll last longer it doesn't matter what brand or how much it worth it only matters how good u take care of your stuff
The only diesel mechanic in the world who does not have anything Snapon lol. Nice
Me and those trucks don't get along.
right I think theyre overpriced but every once in a while I will buy a thing or two from the snapon guy
I have self control issues so I don't go on them, I would probably buy a new box.
If you are going to buy high end tools, do so online. Online it will be cheaper, and you will not be pressured to make a decision.
Good plan.
As a heavy duty diesel mechanic myself, enough tools are never enough tools
Chris Keane this is true very true!
wow very clean toolbox for a diesel mechanic
I like the setup of separating 3/8 drive from 1/2 drive.
Very realistic stuff. 90% of videos all u see is snap on. Fan boy stuff. Great video .
Thank you, I was trying to show that you can make money paying cash for tools versus the $50-$80 a week truck payments.
Lovely set of tools and all paid for.
I like your style of staying off of the tool trucks.
You still have top quality tools.
Those are the only long reach Knipex Cobra's I have seen except my own. It shows you think before you buy.
Those pliers are awesome, one of those tools that you wonder how you ever do without.
Great video, definitely sheds some light in areas other people don't show you in the industry.
Thank you.
Those 4 angle wrenches from sunex are great and saved me a lot of time. I dont have many but I buy the ones I need 1 at a time
They are great, I use mine mostly on skid steers.
Keep up to great work on the videos
I have to say that 40 some years ago I was starting out as a young Tech and a older mechanic took me to the side and told me about getting sucked into the tool truck wallet vacuum. he show me his Craftsman box With a mix of tools some Snap-on, Mac, Proto, Craftsman. you get the idea. well he said buy what works don't buy the name he said watch the other guy's cringe when the truck arrives. he was right I never bought much from the tool truck and I never missed going out to lunch with him on Friday's raised my family, and made a decent living and now I work for myself. Life is good when you are young not owing a tool man every week to make a living.
You're right about that Brother.
Awesome Video!🎥
Nice set up. Wish I didnt spend as much as I have with snap on and mac. id be driving a brand new truck or have a more happy wife
Great tool box tour and advice. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Diesel Mech. no snap on or macs, same here Im a Milwaukee fanboy. Im a new component rebuilder/ in power-trains at Cat and the techs here are on Snap on or mac fan, but I'm not gonna be like them, spending x2 or x3 for that tools.
Milwaukee makes me a lot of money.
Thanks for the tour GM X.👍
No problem Brother, stay alert-stay alive.
Thank ypu fpr posting this i have craftsman set but for now on everything hand tool i buy is napa i get student diacount and milwaukee power tools. Husky os my second go to.
Awesome set up man.. I just picked up some of those Carlyle metric chrome sockets, definitely worth the money....
I like your set up, I have a lot of Carlyle also. Good quality for the price and more convenient and cheaper than the tool truck.
You're right Brother, I like that they have singles if you lose one out of a set too.
Hey Grease Monkey awesome tool collection... I liked what you said about paying to much for the tool container... I got my Snap On box used for $2,200 when I was 19... Paid cash to the guy I had a shop with...
Good thing is you can still re sell it and get a good amount off of it.
Great tour, and great philosophy there on the tool spending there.
Thank you, I see so many young guys spending money on looking cool instead of increasing efficiency.
Tools need to be like bridges: Good enough to get the job done well! You, Sir, have what is needed in tools and obviously it serves You well. ATB, Gereon
Thank you.
I noticed you aint wearin no steel toes. Im 15 and I can tell you from my experiances workn on trucks and tractors steel toes are somethin to be thankful for.
I don't normally wear steel toe boots. I do own some though. They can be useful.
Useful? Heck they can save your toes!
@LT AUTO AND MARINE REPAIR yes sir that can happem but id rather have a pair of steel toes or composite toe that nothin on my toes.....you know..just so you know.
Great video nicely organized and your smart with your purchases!👍
Thank you, I try to set a good example for the younger guys.
Snap on toolboxes are expensive yeah, but they are quality boxes. I have the 68’ with the 3 long drawers and just the three drawers are full left to right. They are very very heavy and the box as no problem with the weight. You just spread everything out putting like 10 wrenches in one drawer. If I was to put all my tools into your toolbox that shit would collapse.
2:48 that’s why my wife likes the neighbor.
I like you video i am deciding how to set up my box and you gave me some good tips.
Thanks.
Nice setup thanks for the tour
Thanks man.
I love Wilton hammers. You know a product is good when the company will pay you 1000$ if you can break their product. They really are unbreakable
I would definitely buy them again.
They'll pay $1000 if you can break it?
Its almost identical to my box no joke 👍🍺
I'd like to say something....I'm in same field and could use some bigger sockets and wrenches....channel lock makes affordable big wrenches..got to 3inches...and nice quality...should have up to 2 1/2 or 52mm range of sockets....know shop has bigger stuff for wheel bearing nuts and not made to handle impact....look at older usa craftsman and s k tools....they great bang for buck....good job my man😎
I should do one of these for instance reasons if shit hits fan
Only reason I'd buy snapon or mac is cus since I'm a student in a diesel program, I get 50 percent off.
Do you know of your Mac socket magnetic socket holders have a lifetime warranty
What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?
Nice toolbox tour
Thank you.
Nice setup bro
Thanks man.
Thank you for the video very helpful
Where did you get the carlyle professional wrenches?
TheConcluziioN you have to special order them I believe. My local Napa gave me a book of all the tools they sell
What’s the story with the sock or cloth zip tied to your air hammer
It came with a boot. I disassembled to clean it and it drifted into an alternate universe, the same one all my missing socks are.
nice set up
Thanks man.
nice set up. I like those new carlyle wrenches- I've replaced some of my wrenches with them lately
Thanks, they work great.
You should check out vim tools on amazon. Affordable and really good quality!
How do you like the mahindra roxors?
Decent machine but I wouldn't buy one unless the dealer is good.
very nice set up , us general box ?
Thanks man.Yes, their 56".
real life of an diesel mechanic tools
Where did you buy that tool box ive looked all over? And how you like it so far
It's a U.S. General, Harbor Freight sells them in black now too. It's four years old and working great. The drawer releases are cheesy though. I took mine off recently because I opened my own shop and I leave the box in one place now.
@@singlespeedman would recommend a us general for a diesel tech like me. Is it reliable enough that it wont start falling apart on me
I paid $1100.00 for top and bottom. Hard to beat for size and quality. I would expect it to last ten years of heavy use. That's really cheap. A box better than this will cost ten times more new and five times used. I would rather have this one and save the money for tools. Tools make you money. They save you time, lower stress levels and improve your life. The box is just that, a box. I see young mechanics get caught up with wanting to buy a status symbol( A large tool truck box). I would recommend reading, learning, buying tools and making your skill level a status symbol.
@@singlespeedman thanks and i agree. Im starting to get all carlyle tools just like you great prices and quality
Hello there I wanted to find out if you know of any good books on repair manual for diesel engine I have a Volvo 2006 vnl 670 and 8 has a little bit of tissue I have the fan clutch that is bad I have the fuel filter housing that is bad and other little red shoes and I wanted to do the work myself so I wanted to ask you if you know of any really good mechanic book manual that you can recommend me so I can buy thank you
Google search how to replace each component and follow the videos. What engine is in your vnl670?
@@jeffsmith8066 Thank you for replying. I have the D12 Volvo engine. Is been great right now i have injector 2 and 6 that thw computer says malfunction but i been putting Lucas injector cleaner and it works for like 2 or 3 weeks but then comes back and it acts week when i turn on in the morning.
What brand of equipment do you work on?
I take in any brand but sell Kubota, New Holland, Versatille and Mahindra.
What brand is that box
U.S. General, 56".
Nice video
I appreciate it.
I like you tool...
No pneumatic impacts?
I have a 3/4” air impact but I don’t use it often. I also have a few air grinders.
GreaseMonkey X that surprises me, I would've thought a 1/2 or 3/4 pneumatic impact would be a "go to" tool for a diesel mechanic.
The electric 1/2" I have is just as strong as the air it replaced. Anything tighter than that I usually break free with the 3/4" ratchet the zip it off with the 1/2" electric.
You do not need that many tools. People if you're entering the field 1st time, the best thing to do is get *Box set of 1/2'' & 3/8'' impact socket up to 10mm to 32mm or 3/8'' to 1-1/4''.(They have to be both deep and shallow type sockets)* The shop will provide you with anything that's larger than 32mm or 1-1/4''. Get a *1/2'' impact gun.* Get a *Set of open & boxed combination wrench from 8mm to 32mm or 5/16'' to 1-1/4''.* Get a cheap *DMM and probing kit.* Nothing fancy. (You're not an electrician) Get a *Pry bar above 18''* A cheap *4pc pliers set* And a *4lb hammer and a Mallet hammer* That should be plenty. You don't have to but if you can find a cheap 1/4'' box set that will be awesome.
nice shit. i get lots of tools from amazon
I sometimes do also, Tooltopia occassionally as well.
I'm dizzy... or high.... or both
You should think about upgrading your mic
Nice Video.. Read one of your posts on a video about a Mahindra tractor with temp sensor problems.. Followed you here..
I left a comment in your discussion area.. Check it please.. Would like to chat with you about some equipment.. Worth your time?
why hate on snap on? not nice
So much lost space in your drawers. I’d rather have a 10k toolbox with a bigger better drawer lay out.
It's a free country, you should definitely buy whichever box you like.
GreaseMonkey X just stating a personal preference I also have a lot of tools I have a 84 in cornwell platinum box it’s really is a good box. Have a harbor freight 5 drawer roll cart I also use that’s held up better than I thought it would
@@williamwatkins1996 The point of the video was to show young guys that tools are more important than the box. The young guys I have hired over the last thirty years buy a flashy box first and don't have any money left over for tools. They don't last long as they have to borrow everything to complete virtually any job.
GreaseMonkey X ya I agree I started out with a craftsman box I only move out a box when I have no more room for tools. A lot of younger guys impulse buy I weight for deals I got a brand new Krl722 for 2800 cause it was damaged on the back side no one wanted it. It’s gonna be pushed up against the wall anyway no one was gonna see it. Got my platinum cornwell box for his price as well. He wanted to see it in the shop didn’t care if he didn’t make any money on it