1st year apprentice toolbox tour!
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Apprentice toolbox tour
16 year old toolbox tour,
2nd year apprentice. I work on luxury cars mostly. BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, VW, Audi and more
There are some Mispronunciations!
16 years old? Wow man bigger collection than most guys have after a lifetime
Haha thanks, definitely expensive but I love tools 🤷♂️ thanks for watching!
Haha yup
No bills and no car to pay insurance or car note on
Brings back memories. I don't have hardly any tools anymore. I still have all my high end SAE tools but cheap craftsman and kobalt metric tools. I started at 15 under the best mentor and still the best mechanic I've ever seen. Ages 18 to 19 I worked at Toyota as a lube tech, then 20 to 21 as a real technician for Volkswagen. I then went to a Chevrolet dealership and really became a great a technician. I worked ten years there and became the number one guy the last 5 years (learning to use a scope and actually becoming proficient with it is what separated me from the pack), just some advice for you. I left four and half years ago and now I only work on older stuff.
It's so funny thinking back. For some reason I was enamored by the technology. I read so many books, asked so many questions from the veteran guys and went to every seminar and training I could go too or dealer would send me. I wanted to get every single certificate that was possible too . I put my heart and soul into learning the systems like the back of my hand. I had no interest in the old carb analog vehicles. I even taught myself to do some tuning and programming. It's funny how I "kinda" restored a 1971 Monte Carlo around my 8th year at Chevrolet dealership and I became Hooked on those old vehicles.
I'm just telling my story and it really doesn't have a point. Your video just made me think about my journey as a mechanic and how it's went so different than I thought. Stick with it young man and you will be 🙀 how rewarding it can be.
You also have to be consistent because it's only been 4.5 years for me and I had to borrow a scan tool from a buddy because my wife's car was acting up. I went from being a really good driveability guy and someone who could diagnose quickly and effectively to almost struggling for a bit. I couldn't believe how fast you can lose skills. Well, it's not so much skills but a mindset and a process of thinking.
Love this comment and definitely appreciate the story and advice! Thanks for watching!
Imagine having a mentor that’s nice to you
Aint nothing wrong with kobalt thats what i use
A free box. The best kind.
Nicely organized according to what you use.
Yes! Thank you!
For a 16 year old this is very impressive! Keep collecting tools because you never stop once you start!
That's the plan!
Very nice setup and you’ll do well
Get the tools first and then the kids
Smart
Very impressive, especially for your age . Well Done.. Stay Safe
Thank you, more than I probably need now, but I love tools haha.
@@apprenticegoog i can relate to that but hey it’s good to be ahead of the game
Looks like you're showing off your dad's tools no way you made that much money turning wrench's in a year It took me 20 years to get most of my tools.
I 100% agree on the old school matco handles, my buddy at work has a set of prybars with those handles and they are the best, I love my snap on pry bars but those matco's feel so good in the hand. You got a really nice set of tools, its interesting to see what different fields use, Im a a bobcat dealer and we mostly deal with wrenches for hydraulic hoses and fittings and then your misc. socket sizes, 1/2 9/16 ect. but really most of the guys where I work dont have a massive set of tools because you dont need a whole lot
hats off to your boss mate for gifting you a usable box. Kept you out of the snap on trap. Love the extension collection. I'm pretty keen on an extension myself... cheers mate
I have a matco box now, I upgraded when I was able to pay in full. Got a great deal used to.
I didn't know Adam Sandler started wrenching!
With a little bit of F&F Jessie
I started dying laughing at the extensions. Love when people have niche collections of stuff. Nice setup!
Thanks! I. NEED. MORE. Haha
@@apprenticegoogyou can never have enough extensions or wobble joints when you work on euro stuff.
@@RalphVitelli well.... I don't think you need more extensions then the car length 😂
you will need another 18 drawer box just for the extensions here soon. lol but thats ok
Wow! at 16 you have more tools than some journeymen I know. Good job sir 👍
Thanks!
Great vid. Would love to see all those extensions connected together all at once! 😂You should do a quiz and let everyone guess how long it will be.
I’ve tried, they brake east, haha. Thanks for the comment!
Channel lock pliers are I think the 410 nut buster grip pliers.?!
What 16 year old can afford all that like over $30,000 right
This man can do an oil change on NASA's rover on Mars with all those extensions.
Wow amazing setup 👍 I can't believe your 16. Keep it up man. You have a wonderful future ahead of you.
Thank you Alan I love collecting tools and I love working on cars, besides playing golf these are my only hobbies. Hard to find 16--year-olds that are wanting to get in the trades but this is the only future I see and I think I’m off to a great start as well thanks for the comment.
Hey what's up man. You have a nice tool box setup. I have been into cars since 16 in 1989. Became a mechanic in the Army for four years. Then got out and have been an auto tech since. My suggestion. Get the basics down to where you don't even have to think about it, your body will just do it. Then move on to another section of the car to master. I am currently getting my diagnostic skills to that level. I have seen other techs try to take the whole car on at once. Almost impossible to master the whole car at once. Good luck to you. You seem to have a really good head on your shoulders. BTW I have an RC channel which is my hobby. Love to fix things. Keep up the good work buddy!
Love the advice. Thank you for your service!
Already a good starter set. The good Ratchets to start, impacts and as you go, upgrade what breaks to something better and you'll be rolling dude. Good stuff . Showing support
Thank you! Just moved jobs to a Mercedes-Benz, bmw, Lamborghini place so more tools on the way!
Good Stuff Brother. We all had to start somewhere & It Looks Like Your Starting Off Strong!! I'll be watching as you grow and learn. Cheers Friend. :)
Justin, it’s great to see you here. I got a matco 4s that I upgraded to and will be doing a tour when I can. And I got a second job building engines for a performance shop so hopefully I can make some content there!
You are off to a great start. Excellent job on the vid!
Thank you bill, love collecting tools and I love working on cars I got the best of both worlds here thanks for the comment.
I like watching these videos where people take the time to explain what the most common uses of the tools are. Most are self-explanitory but nearly every tool has various "side uses" where they might not be the perfect tool for the job, but they come in handy if you don't have access to the perfect tool.
You have a Shitload of tools for a 16 year old. It’s like you were raised with or mentored by a mechanic from a young age. Did you start with Zero Tools? Did someone offer you a start up kit? . Impressed to say the least with your collection. What do you work on?
No actually my parents don’t want me to be a mechanic, but they realize that I’m doing pretty good for myself so they’re OK with it now. I was only ever mentored by my first boss who taught me so so much help me with a couple tools, but everything else was bought either through flea markets, and Facebook market place where that people cut me a deal because of my age. I’ve worked on mostly Europeans for a long time now over the summer for the last five months I was working on pretty much just exotic cars, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes, AMG, etc.. bet that shop is in great and I kind of jump into it a little bit in my newest video. But I start at a Porsche racing team tomorrow, so really excited about that.
And I have worked on several SBC motors and SBO motors..
Tools are the best friends you will ever have. They help you when you need help. Look after them
I clean mine and stay very well organized, but a lot of them still like to walk off on me. Maybe I need to feed them more lol!
Wobbles will loosen up then they'll frustrate you lol then you'll be electrical taping them so they stiffen up
Damn bro you just put me on a few things. I know you’re gonna be a great technician
*Whoa... I thought I had a lot of extensions, variable angle extensions (wobbly bits) are a life changer for those crazy angles, thanks for sharing* 👍
Yes they are!
That's a nice starter collection. You don't need all Snap-On, Mac, or Matco Tools a good mix of what ever works is good. Good Luck.
You got that right!
Awesome. You have some really nice tools for your age. You seem very knowledged Stay off the snap on truck unless you pay cash. you will find a quality box for cash on market place the day you are ready to pay cash for one. for a 16 year old in todays world be proud young man.
Never set up a credit account with any of the trucks and I’ve only paid cash. I have zero tool debt.
I’m actually buying a matco 4s today
Can’t believe this dude is 16. I still had a Mickey Mouse Club K-Mart tool set in the blow molded case when I was 16.
Haha, thanks. I love working on cars and collecting tools.
Sk is still American made and will be for the foreseeable future, they still make pretty damn good tools.
Love them, and have student discount. Still holding out for now.
They are very good and I have a lot in service truck but don’t use it anymore
That's pretty impressive. Hopefully you don't have to rush to the bathroom or go on a test drive when the tool trucks show up......ask me how I know 🤣
Bros got a bigger collection than me and im a fully qualified joiner
You have a lot of money in tools dude great video and great tool collection!!
Thanks 👍
Snap on isn't what it use to be since they started makeing stuff in china
Hey, I am 15 and have accumulated lots of tool just like you. I work at a semi fleet shop for about 1 year now. Just curious how you have a apprenticeship and the program. Thanks
I am not in any official program. I actually just moved to a Porsche racing team and start this Monday. I just looked around for people who would give me a chance, presented myself, while in the interview knew my skills knew my limitation, and was honest and found some places that are willing to teach luckily for me being near Chicago and there’s a lot of things within close distance.
oh ok that's for the reply. good luck with the new job!!!!!!
For a young man starting out your tool collection is impressive, but I think you should save up some money and work on getting a bigger toolbox, not necessarily a tool truck box but something that will work for you and then organize your box so you know where everything is and what you need to get in the future. If you plan to stay in the industry and have a "tool addiction" like the rest of us who watch these videos, your going to need a bigger setup. I was an industrial mechanic for years and I started out with a box like yours but I quickly figured out that I needed a much bigger setup, I personally went with the US GENERAL Series 1- 56" chest with the top chest and side cabinet, and it has served me well over the years and now I'm looking to move into a 72" setup. Like others have said once you start collecting tools you never stop. I will also recommend you get a full set of impact sockets for all the drive sizes, simply because you can use them with air, battery and hand ratchets, once you have a "full set " then work on the wants after you get the "needs" and the best advice I can go you is talk to the older guy's who have spent a lifetime in the industry and get advice from them on the tools that are needs more than wants. Good luck with your job and your future in the industry, we need more good mechanics and you are on the right path to become a great mechanic.
Harbor frieght 56 series 3 i love it !! Add to it as you go
way more tools than you usually need in your first year, but an impressive collection none the less
Absolutely I mention that a lot in my newest video. But collecter first haha. Thanks for watching
I used to have several of the allied industrial and the Allen USA brand wrenches..
Anyone notice how everything he mentioned that needed warranty work was snap on?
Looks like you're all set! Best of luck in your future career!
Haha, Thank you!
Was your Dad a mechanic ??
He was not he has been a white collar salesman his whole life!
you need the six amp hour battery for that angle grinder makes a world of difference
Found that out! Thanks for watching!
Killer collection man, keep up the collecting and deal hunting
Look into ko ken tools they have some great sockets and ratchets
yeah looking into the nut grip stuff!
Subscribed keep vids coming thanks Forest
You got it, thanks for the sub, should have a another toolbox tour hear soon of my new box!
it's only parking brake... that is not emergency brake!
Yep! Learned that in school!
Your family set you up for success! Don't lose focus. PS, never loan your tools.
contrary to popular belief, my family wants me off to college and out of the trades. Thanks your the comment, and yes I know why not to already haha.
@@apprenticegoog .....Smart....Go to college.....Being a mechanic is a dirty job/pay is low for all that you will be required to do.The stealerships make all the money......You have the knowledge,just keep that knowledge for yourself....Go to college and get a degree and be something,anything other than a technician....Then once you get a degree and become successful you can buy and fix anything you want.👏👏👏👏👏👏
Holy hell the amount of extension
Mid deep snap on 3/8 drive is my go to sockets for everything
I agree. I use impack on the crome ones and they hold up
3 separate weekly payments, possibly more. Plus sk’s and whatever else as well.
You probably need a second and third jobs just to pay for this..
No tool debt, only made $10 when i was working here, i no longer work there and money is great and I am able to save a lot and buy things I want! Thanks for watching!
I was in Manufactoring Factory Maintenance for 11 years, Got Canned over Lies, In mid 2018 I started working on Cars Professionally and Started off with my 6 drawer Craftsman roller cabinet, Now I have a US General 44in Double Bank with side box and locker and its Now packed with Snappy, Mac, Matco, Cornwell, Gear wrench, Craftsman and Harbor Freight stuff, spend money on the tools not an expensive box wich serves just the same purpose, Love seeing the younger Generation so Enthused for Cars, Tools etc as you are keep it up.
Thanks for watching! love your story!
Astro makes a Nice yet affordable punch and chisel set
Yeah heard a few good things about them!
I have a great assortment of bit sockets on aluminum magnetic socket rails that are titan tools brand nice setup.
Very nice!
I just gotta know not the box in the thumbnail pic and why
Check new box tour!
You are very knowledgeable young man & sound hardworking… Do not drink the tool tuck Kool-Aid in todays corporate world as most tools are rebrands except hard in-house ratchets & sockets..
Milwaukee 3/8 stubby impact and ratchet the best!!!!!!!!!!! Old Cat mechanic nice set at 16
Yes they are, thanks for watching!
Nice to see Youngblood with a passion for getting their hands dirty. Nice setup.
Thanks for watching!
I don't think you have enough extensions 😂 Thanks for the tour.... looks pretty solid.
Thanks, probably getting more soon
Great job, I also subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Nice box lots of nice drawers
I think so too!
Great setup we all have the tools we like maybe a cart for every day kit. 16 your doing good
Thanks!
been using my pittsburgh sockets professionally as a mercedes tech for 27 years now
Yeah I here there stuff does hold up over time considering!
Been doing it for44 years!!, Brings back great memories when I started!! Still buying tools, good luck and God bless!!
Thanks, you too!
That's an amazing box of tools for a first year...did you get this from your dad? First year mechanic rate is like a dollar an hour more than minimum wage here in ontario
Thanks for watching. Actually, my parents didn’t want me to be mechanics. They wanted me to be business people like them, I couldn’t see myself sitting in an office at all! Most of the tools were purchased secondhand, flea markets, garage sales, Facebook, marketplace, etc. a lot of the times when I showed up to those places the people selling me the tools saw how young I was getting into this business and they cut me a deal or threw some things in and it helped build the collection!
Great tour! But how come you don't even have one Tekton tool or socket?
Never needed something from them but hoping to get some of the angle head wrenches. Thanks for watching
Very nice. BTW you sound like Pete Davidson
Haha never heard that one.
Really great stuff but...you need....Proto Williams and Apex USA stuff.
Love proto, hard to find
If you want a good set of spark plug sockets look into the magnetic set from Cornwell a blue power line pt# CBPSPST1 . I Picked up a set about a year and a half ago and they have been fantastic, strong magnet never had a spark plug fall out. I used to have a set of snap one with the rubber inserts and in my opinion they don’t compete with the the magnetic sets.
Nice set of tools for a16 YO. You're off to a really good start.
Thanks!
Nice...i think you bought good tools, bought the higher end stuff where it counts like Snap on wrenches, great extractors etc & some of the cheaper stuff where it doesn't like the O2 sensor kit etc. Getting that balance right is not easy but youve done it well.
Duno how much he ‘bought’. A lot of those tools are older than him by2x
Right on
From Chicago??
Near north suburbs like 15 from downtown
need to buy a cart for 50$ on marketplace so ur not running around back to teh box all day
My box is less than 2 feet from my lift
Excellent video.
Thank you
What flea market gets that many tool for that cheap. Nice video. Good stuff
Wolfs flea market!
Some great extensions to add to your collection are Armstrong, you can get nos from cripe distributing and eBay
Yeah looking at industrial brands like wright, Armstrong and proto. Not sure why I love extension so much but I don’t seem phased to stop by anytime soon lol thanks for the Comment!
I have some very old 3/4 set of them Armstrong socket set
Dam there tuff and never broke one
I wish I would’ve started wrenching professionally way earlier and would’ve got access to professional tools a lot earlier. Would’ve made life a lot easier. 2 years in, just wish I would’ve kept my old set up a little longer, but I needed more room
Yeah, if you watch my new video i upgraded but thinking of going to a epic 83 and building off of that!
Good lord man, pull that camera back please.
Other than, that great video brother.👍🏼
Yeah, I was trying lol.
When I became an apprentice I got a 52in snap on tool box and a majority of my tools were snap on. I didn't pay a dollar, got it from my boss. My boss was also my dad..... 😂🤣
This "cat's ass" I love this term lol
Its AVE's favorite term and I stole it from him haha
I’d much rather my impact sockets be stiff! I put heat shrink tubing on all my universal adapters for that very reason.
Can you upload more
Working on it!
What socket organizers are those? I’m looking for some big ones 6-24mm
Great set up and having a lot of tools makes your job easier especially in the long run.
Definitely!
That 19 and 21 doesnt look that beat up. come to my shop well show you how to do some tires 🤣🤣 we always get the swollen lug chevys or fords that come in and every lug you gotta beat the crap outta the damn thing to get it on and off
Check out the gearwrench magnetic spark plug sockets
Looking at getting those!
16 years and already working? Man i am 17 but still laziing about on my dumb ass and going trough school.
Nice real nice nice
Thanks!
the ammount of debt in this video is scary, but hopefully kid stays with the trade and keeps going.
Love the ibuprofen. Welcome to many more aches and pains with this job
What socket organizer is that
which one, the red tray is a snap-on twist lock on. all the others are the peg harbor freight style.
Metric adjustable wrench...lol.
Glad someone caught that
Your video got more views in 6 months than most mechanic/tool "influencers" ever get on their videos. Keep it up.
Thanks! I need to upload more here soon!
THIS TOOL SET WAS NOT BOUGHT. THIS WAS GIVEN.16 YEARS OLD WITH THESE TOOLS? ITS ABOUT 20K ?
6:14 prob chewed up a lot of wheels with that 21 lol, i had to get non marring lug sockets because i hate being blamed for damagese
What the brand on the big spanner’s 30/32 I think?
Allied international. Picked them up from a retired mechanic
Glad I live in a country where my boss has to pay and supply the tools....
Dude, you got a small fortune invested.
If you transition into a newer modern box(not that you really need one), i dont think you would need to buy too much more tools. You're pretty much sqaured away.
Just got a matco 4s a week after I filmed this video lol
That will be a nice vid.
All you need is 8k-10k in tools to start a 18$/hr for the next 3 years.
fk that noise.
I need part numbers on those speciality tools
Uploading a new toolbox tour soon!
WoW imagine what you’ll have in 10 years
haha! I've defiantly slowed the purchasing down.
Two years at 16? That's awesome man you have more of a head start than most!
Thanks for watching!