This is the best practical setup for any professional mechanic. The truth is, you dont need a million different types of ratchets and 50 battery / pneumatic tools to get the job done. The majority of your time as a mechanic will be diagnosis and research.
I tell everyone coming into the business and even some that’s been around for a while, learn diagnostics, drive ability and electrical that’s where you write your own ticket. You become invaluable to shops if you can do that stuff. I’ve met so many techs that don’t even know how to use a scope and that’s one of my favorite tools to use. Thank you for checking out the video. I totally agree that you don’t need huge drawers full of sockets to do the job, lots of times the basics go a long way.
Specialty sockets like swivel sets and what not just make the job go faster and easier. The amount of tools you need also depends on the work and variety of jobs you perform. Me i do everything from changing oil to rebuilding differentials and major engine repair. So all sorts of different torque wrenches, dial indicators, specialty tools and precision measuring equipment are all needed.
Definitely agree buddy, I know a guy that’s a Nissan tech and he literally has a 1 bay 8 or 9 drawer box with the stuff he needs to do Nissans. Totally agree the tools depend on the job your doing. When I was a Porsche tech I had to pick up a few tools I didn’t have like spline drives etc. Another reason why I like seeing people’s toolbox tours is just seeing the variety of tools people have, really enjoy it.
I wouldn't consider Swivel's and Wobbles gimmicky at all, tools that are gimmicky are tools that are inferior to their simple version. For example, Passthrough sockets, 10 in 1 screw drivers, gearless ratchets, Dual head ratchets, Offset ratcheting wrenches (normal ratcheting wrenches are fine but the offset ones are rarely used and very bulky)
I definitely love mine. I made an updated toolbox tour I’ll be releasing this coming week. I added on to the box and added lots of new tools. I haven’t done much diesel work but would love to learn more about it.
wow man I just seen you commented 11 month later lol. Sorry about that. By the way I love your channel. I just done an updated toolbox video and my new diag cart also
Very awesome setup my friend and congrats on ur big box. I am going to get a roll cart like ur blue one but a US general series 2 and have that for my main electrical and diag stuff. So much electrical stuff that I am getting irritated I gotta pull couple stuff out just to get one thing. Just a dedicated roll cart big enough for all my electrical stuff and scanners and be more efficient and quicker. Diag is where it's going to be. Just like u said in ur last comments. No disrespect to noone but even people with no education or not knowing how to turn a wrench can flip to TH-cam and type replace this part and there u have it 1,2,3. I wish I can just diag and do electrical stuff all day and pretty soon I will once I get everything I need to be independent because really I am so bored of changing parts. It's not fun anymore.
Oh man I feel your pain on the digging stuff out and getting all your electrical stuff tangled up. My plan is to get a dedicated electrical cart also, I just ordered a PicoScope so I’m anxiously awaiting its arrival. I picked up that big blue cart for 150 bucks so I pretty much had to buy it LOL. Yes diagonal electrical is the future you know that’s why they’ve gotten away from the term mechanic and started referring to us as technicians because everything is technical anymore there’s not a whole lot of mechanical left. My wife doesn’t understand she’s like how have you been doing this this long and you’re still having to buy tools and I told her it doesn’t matter how long I do this I will always be buying tools because stuff is always changing and I’m always running into different stuff. I truly appreciate your comment and sounds like you are definitely on the right track as far as the electrical goes. My plan is to release diagnostic type videos or maybe timesaver tips as well but I don’t think I want to do parts changing videos cause there’s 1 trillion of those on TH-cam.
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 well actually my friend they just invented a new term for us diag people. It's called diagnostician.🤣🤣. I think they made it up but it sounds good. Keith from New Level Auto has an awesome channel for diag. Type of stuff we enjoy. Check him out and see where I learned that new term for us. 😎. Bless
I actually just started watching him recently, really enjoy his channel. I’ve been watching scanner danner for a long time and really like his channel also. That sounds like a great name for us lol.
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 2 years ago and until now I've been a paid subscriber to scannerdanner A.K.A Paul Danner online class and man after a person learns his fundamentals how everything works.... bro hes right.... u can attack every car based on fundamental principles. Once a person understands the significance and power of "Current flow'. That right there is the game changer that just put u on a whole other level. Then u transform to a New level. 🤣🤣🤣
That is awesome man, I’ve been thinking about his paid channel. Might have to go ahead and do that. Way I look at it is you can never know to much and no one knows everything. If your not constantly learning then you need to find a new career.
Hello Hellman Automotive Repair, I just finished watching your toolbox/toolcart inventory. Very nice. Thanks for sharing your inventory with us. Gregg (Critter) Muse
I'd have to disagree with you on the soilder joint connector's. In my experience of using them as I heavy Diesel mechanic they don't last long, causing the wire to brake internal of the joint seen it on a few occasions now. I use the crimp connector's now the you heat I've had much better success with them and they're are recommend for CAN BUS wiring. But just my experience
Thank you. Can’t wait for the side locker to arrive and add to it. I actually left the Porsche dealership and moved to another shop. Miss the cars and I guess the pride of being a Porsche technician but am much happier where I am now.
I agree, stay away from Matco tools. Matco tools is rebranded junk. At least Snap on does manufacture most of their tools. That being said I do have Snap on and Mac tools and some Matco tools and a Matco 6s triple bay tool box with hutch and if I could I would trade the Matco tools and the box for Snap on tools and box. I should've never switched from Snap on to Matco, the biggest mistake I ever made.
@@madeinusareviews6234 I did and he said there is nothing he can do with the box unless I buy a bigger box from him and trade the Matco box in but he wouldn't give me what I paid for it. He also wouldn't give a far dollar amount for the tools that I wanted to swap over to Snap on. So I guess I'm just stuck with the Matco stuff. All of my tools are paid for which is a good thing since I am not in the industry anymore because of health issues. I just do a little work on the side out of my garage at my house mostly on motorcycles.
It’s just the regular black, considered the flat black but the wait for it was pretty long at the time. Honestly when the light hits the box right you can see every little scratch and scrape and had I known that I probably would have chose a different color.
As a side note, anthracite gray was my favorite Porsche color in the '80s. Their wasn't black, but very close. HAD, would you recommend a used Cayman having been a Porsche tech?
This is the best practical setup for any professional mechanic. The truth is, you dont need a million different types of ratchets and 50 battery / pneumatic tools to get the job done. The majority of your time as a mechanic will be diagnosis and research.
I tell everyone coming into the business and even some that’s been around for a while, learn diagnostics, drive ability and electrical that’s where you write your own ticket. You become invaluable to shops if you can do that stuff. I’ve met so many techs that don’t even know how to use a scope and that’s one of my favorite tools to use. Thank you for checking out the video. I totally agree that you don’t need huge drawers full of sockets to do the job, lots of times the basics go a long way.
Specialty sockets like swivel sets and what not just make the job go faster and easier. The amount of tools you need also depends on the work and variety of jobs you perform. Me i do everything from changing oil to rebuilding differentials and major engine repair. So all sorts of different torque wrenches, dial indicators, specialty tools and precision measuring equipment are all needed.
Definitely agree buddy, I know a guy that’s a Nissan tech and he literally has a 1 bay 8 or 9 drawer box with the stuff he needs to do Nissans. Totally agree the tools depend on the job your doing. When I was a Porsche tech I had to pick up a few tools I didn’t have like spline drives etc. Another reason why I like seeing people’s toolbox tours is just seeing the variety of tools people have, really enjoy it.
I wouldn't consider Swivel's and Wobbles gimmicky at all, tools that are gimmicky are tools that are inferior to their simple version. For example, Passthrough sockets, 10 in 1 screw drivers, gearless ratchets, Dual head ratchets, Offset ratcheting wrenches (normal ratcheting wrenches are fine but the offset ones are rarely used and very bulky)
Nice box and tools! I want a update
Absolutely. The box is actually grown quite a bit so I will try to put a video together this week
Why do you have a gun in your work box do you think you are John Mcclain. Lol great tour keep up the good work.
Love my new Matco 4s love the videos keep it up, ima diesel mechanic for sanitation trucks so some of the set up differs but love it
I definitely love mine. I made an updated toolbox tour I’ll be releasing this coming week. I added on to the box and added lots of new tools. I haven’t done much diesel work but would love to learn more about it.
Helmandollar Auto Diagnostics can’t wait for the video man keep it up!
NICE SETUP BRO. LOVE MY TECH2
wow man I just seen you commented 11 month later lol. Sorry about that. By the way I love your channel. I just done an updated toolbox video and my new diag cart also
I just hook those power steering bleeder cones up to my brake bleeder. Works like a charm.
Man that is an awesome idea, I’m gonna try that next time. Excellent recommendation.
M&P shield are great guns. My wife picked up th 9 and I like it so much I'm going to get the 40. Awesome box as well
Yea I definitely love the shield, great priced gun also. Thanks, I’ve added on to the box also, I need to do an update video.
Great video, love the setup! Keep up the good work
Thank you for checking it out. Seems like I’m always adding to it lol.
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 you're welcome bud, this job we're always adding to our toolboxes 😁
Awesome setup!! Always nice to have all the tools u need to do the job especially when organized like u got it. 😀
Thanks brother, just makes life so much easier finding tools when it’s organized. Also makes noticing any missing tools much easier as well.
Pass me the 9. Which 9?
Is that 25 or 28 deep toolbox?
Sorry for the time it took to reply. I just measured and it’s 24 1/2 deep.
Very awesome setup my friend and congrats on ur big box. I am going to get a roll cart like ur blue one but a US general series 2 and have that for my main electrical and diag stuff. So much electrical stuff that I am getting irritated I gotta pull couple stuff out just to get one thing. Just a dedicated roll cart big enough for all my electrical stuff and scanners and be more efficient and quicker. Diag is where it's going to be. Just like u said in ur last comments. No disrespect to noone but even people with no education or not knowing how to turn a wrench can flip to TH-cam and type replace this part and there u have it 1,2,3. I wish I can just diag and do electrical stuff all day and pretty soon I will once I get everything I need to be independent because really I am so bored of changing parts. It's not fun anymore.
Oh man I feel your pain on the digging stuff out and getting all your electrical stuff tangled up. My plan is to get a dedicated electrical cart also, I just ordered a PicoScope so I’m anxiously awaiting its arrival. I picked up that big blue cart for 150 bucks so I pretty much had to buy it LOL. Yes diagonal electrical is the future you know that’s why they’ve gotten away from the term mechanic and started referring to us as technicians because everything is technical anymore there’s not a whole lot of mechanical left. My wife doesn’t understand she’s like how have you been doing this this long and you’re still having to buy tools and I told her it doesn’t matter how long I do this I will always be buying tools because stuff is always changing and I’m always running into different stuff. I truly appreciate your comment and sounds like you are definitely on the right track as far as the electrical goes. My plan is to release diagnostic type videos or maybe timesaver tips as well but I don’t think I want to do parts changing videos cause there’s 1 trillion of those on TH-cam.
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 well actually my friend they just invented a new term for us diag people. It's called diagnostician.🤣🤣. I think they made it up but it sounds good. Keith from New Level Auto has an awesome channel for diag. Type of stuff we enjoy. Check him out and see where I learned that new term for us. 😎. Bless
I actually just started watching him recently, really enjoy his channel. I’ve been watching scanner danner for a long time and really like his channel also. That sounds like a great name for us lol.
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 2 years ago and until now I've been a paid subscriber to scannerdanner A.K.A Paul Danner online class and man after a person learns his fundamentals how everything works.... bro hes right.... u can attack every car based on fundamental principles. Once a person understands the significance and power of "Current flow'. That right there is the game changer that just put u on a whole other level. Then u transform to a New level. 🤣🤣🤣
That is awesome man, I’ve been thinking about his paid channel. Might have to go ahead and do that. Way I look at it is you can never know to much and no one knows everything. If your not constantly learning then you need to find a new career.
Hello Hellman Automotive Repair,
I just finished watching your toolbox/toolcart inventory. Very nice. Thanks for sharing your inventory with us.
Gregg (Critter) Muse
great video keep up the great work
Thanks for the support. Been wanting to make an auto channel for quite awhile and finally did.
I'd have to disagree with you on the soilder joint connector's. In my experience of using them as I heavy Diesel mechanic they don't last long, causing the wire to brake internal of the joint seen it on a few occasions now. I use the crimp connector's now the you heat I've had much better success with them and they're are recommend for CAN BUS wiring. But just my experience
Subscribed! Great video
Thanks for the support. Will be adding more videos as I film them.
Good start keep buying
Always adding to it. Thanks for checking it out.
What a beautiful box you have . Keep it up new subscriber!!
Thank you. Always changing with new tools. Should have my new side locker in the next couple weeks.
Awesome set of tools like the *MAC MATCO and SNAPON*
Thank you. Definitely always changing.
"Junk drawer"...with a gun :D
How tall is it from the ground up to the top of hutch ? Is the double bay the same size?
Where are you buying those new connectors with the solder?
Kuject 120PCS Solder Seal Wire... www.amazon.com/dp/B073RMRCC3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@helmandollarautodiagnostic6519 good deal, thanks for the link. Got to try those. And nice toolbox setup, I like that
Matt Brennan I absolutely love those connectors. Glad you like the box setup. Always changing though lol.
Nice Tool Box video. How about a video on why you left being a Porsche technician and open your own business I assume.
Thank you. Can’t wait for the side locker to arrive and add to it. I actually left the Porsche dealership and moved to another shop. Miss the cars and I guess the pride of being a Porsche technician but am much happier where I am now.
Ewww Matco, I prefer SnapOn
Come on matco isn’t that bad lol. I like snap on also, used to have a snap on box.
I agree, stay away from Matco tools. Matco tools is rebranded junk. At least Snap on does manufacture most of their tools. That being said I do have Snap on and Mac tools and some Matco tools and a Matco 6s triple bay tool box with hutch and if I could I would trade the Matco tools and the box for Snap on tools and box. I should've never switched from Snap on to Matco, the biggest mistake I ever made.
RENEGADE yup... I hear that all the time. You could always ask your snapon Rep if they can help ou and beg them 🤷🏻♂️😂
@@madeinusareviews6234 I did and he said there is nothing he can do with the box unless I buy a bigger box from him and trade the Matco box in but he wouldn't give me what I paid for it. He also wouldn't give a far dollar amount for the tools that I wanted to swap over to Snap on. So I guess I'm just stuck with the Matco stuff. All of my tools are paid for which is a good thing since I am not in the industry anymore because of health issues. I just do a little work on the side out of my garage at my house mostly on motorcycles.
RENEGADE ohhhhh then Its probably best to switch him out 1 at a time or just keep them. 🤷🏻♂️
No need to mention the shield 1.0...
Figured that was pretty self explanatory lol
Is that the anthracite gray?
It’s just the regular black, considered the flat black but the wait for it was pretty long at the time. Honestly when the light hits the box right you can see every little scratch and scrape and had I known that I probably would have chose a different color.
As a side note, anthracite gray was my favorite Porsche color in the '80s. Their wasn't black, but very close. HAD, would you recommend a used Cayman having been a Porsche tech?