It didn't always used to be that way, tools were stacked and crowded. Since picking up a separate diagnostic cart and a larger main box, it has allowed me to finally get organized.
I hear that. I have a box packed full right now and finally bit the bullet and ordered the new split top cart from snap-on to give me more room. Only one problem now. My big box is red and I ordered this cart in combat green now I'm thinking old red might need to get traded on a bigger and color matching epic box.
I think you have the best setups of all the carts I have seen. Every time I watch a vid it never disappoints ! I can tell that you are very methodical about how you do things.
Thank you! I used to have my diagnostic equipment scattered between my locker and main box. I have only been doing it this way for less than two years and couldn't imagine going back, it just works so nice. My approach to every repair is to fix it correctly the first time leaving it exactly the way it came from the factory.
How much can a professional automotive mechanic/ tech make these days in the USA? Between the cost of schools, and specialized tools ,I just don’t see how the industry can attract new people. What other professions require a EMPLOYEE to invest so heavily. Something just seems off. I get it if you are the business owner, but for a employee. Most mechanics I know barely make ends meet if married with kids..Is it because all there money go to equipment to do the jobs. I’m at a loss. I’m thinking about doing this for a career, but the expense scares the heck out of me. Any thoughts would be helpful. btw. Totally awesome tool set up. Thxs..
I'm with you, there doesn't seem to be much to attract young techs. The dealer I work at now has about 20 techs and most are somewhere in their 20's and 30's, so the industry is attracting new workers somehow. Go figure? I know top flatrate technicians in the industry make over 100k year. One huge benefit is being able to repair your own vehicle along with family and friends which saves a TON of money. The skills learned in this industry will transcend into every other aspect of your life, like being able to tackle any home project, building a deck, repairing wiring, building about anything. More benefits are having tools and knowledge to repair a boat, motocycle, RV, quad, etc. and will be able to use those tools for hobbies in retirement. What I really enjoy is "being your own boss" so to speak, with whatever job you work on and the personal satisfaction of completing all repairs successfully, especially complex diagnostics. After all that, this industry is definitely not for everyone. LOL
Rain City Wrench thanks for a positive fresh outlook. You are correct. I guess there are plenty of benefits. If I hired someone to build a deck I would feel more comfortable hiring a Mechanic/tech then let’s says a graphic artist. Lol.
Jw the points you make are why many techs become parts throwers. A lot of shops don’t care as long as you’re a good enough guesser to offset the cost of your comebacks.
@@gregblau8082 At my last shop, one of the other techs was working on a Hyundai V6. It was given to him after a lube tech did a valve cover reseal and then immediately after, started flagging a cam/crank correlation code. Unbeknownst to me he replace both cams, timing chain, both phasers, cmp, ckp, both oil control valves AND pcm. Still kept setting code so he came in on a Saturday to pull the engine apart AGAIN to see if the marks aligned correctly which they did. After a week, the shop owner called me and another coworker over to look at it. Turns out the cam sensor was not removed when it was thrown in the parts washer setting the code and then AFTER, was bugged by the second tech after installing a cheap Oreillys cam sensor. An oscilloscope found one cam sensor pattern not lined up. I told boss to replace with oem part and he said NO WAY it will fix. Sure enough it fixed it. The crap parts would send signal a few milliseconds late but was enough to fool PCM. Poor guy only billed 12 hours that week.
I have plans to show all this equipment in real world scenarios. I do not currently have a power probe video filmed but hope to in the near future. Stick around GrizzyBob, there are some videos coming up you should enjoy!
How do you like this cart compared to the snap on in your other video? I’m looking at both and the Cornwell (used) is a whole lot less. I’m using a 41” now and love having all my day to day tools right there but it’s a boat moving between the lifts, etc
I bought the Cornwell on a cash deal for $1000 and it works perfect for a diagnostic cart that stays plugged in next to the wall. It has a nice durable finish, feels real sturdy and the larger lower drawers have four slides. Cornwell roll cart only has two swivel casters and is made in china (if that bothers you). The Snap on is fantastic, the drawer slides move with less effort, has four swivel casters and is made in the USA. With the add ons, it is more than double the price though.
My driver has a flip top one same color with black handles for 1350. Seems like a decent deal as I’ve been watching for a used one and haven’t seen any great deals plus I wouldn’t have the warranty. Cornwell was used for a grand less. I always hear about people getting cash or multi item deals but have never had a driver willing to negotiate.
I use both of those clamps in my "the power of a dso" video. They work great and are easy to use. The low amp does read more that 30 but my guess is accuracy starts to drop off somewhere.
@@raincitywrench117 i was going to get the micsig 2100a but i think i may just get this one instead. Besides RC tests what do you use the high current clamp for?
@@Usmanthemecano Only wanted the low amp but the tool truck had both sitting side by side. I asked what's the price and said if U take 100 bucks off then I would buy both. High current may come in handy with all the ev's coming down the pipe but have yet to work on one.
Funny. I "smoked" one computer in my career. Sometime in my twenties, I didn't completely tighten a ground eyelet on the back of the intake manifold of a ford taurus. Took me all day to figure it out but was a great learning experience.
best low amp probe in the industry is the fluke i30s. Mac and snapon is just cheap crap re branded. that mac clamp sucks, i bought two and they are supposed to have a 10khz bandwith and cant even handle 2khz. stick with good stuff that has good reputations.
Obviously your collection between all the boxes has years of experience. I like how well organized you keep everything.
It didn't always used to be that way, tools were stacked and crowded. Since picking up a separate diagnostic cart and a larger main box, it has allowed me to finally get organized.
I hear that. I have a box packed full right now and finally bit the bullet and ordered the new split top cart from snap-on to give me more room. Only one problem now. My big box is red and I ordered this cart in combat green now I'm thinking old red might need to get traded on a bigger and color matching epic box.
I think you have the best setups of all the carts I have seen. Every time I watch a vid it never disappoints !
I can tell that you are very methodical about how you do things.
Thank you! I used to have my diagnostic equipment scattered between my locker and main box. I have only been doing it this way for less than two years and couldn't imagine going back, it just works so nice. My approach to every repair is to fix it correctly the first time leaving it exactly the way it came from the factory.
Superb set up sir.well done.
Nice setup for diag cart
Works like a champ!
nice setup! putting mine together with 4 drawer bluepoint cart
Thanks. Love it and really haven't changed anything.
Muy buen video!. Gracias ..
How much can a professional automotive mechanic/ tech make these days in the USA? Between the cost of schools, and specialized tools ,I just don’t see how the industry can attract new people. What other professions require a EMPLOYEE to invest so heavily. Something just seems off. I get it if you are the business owner, but for a employee. Most mechanics I know barely make ends meet if married with kids..Is it because all there money go to equipment to do the jobs. I’m at a loss. I’m thinking about doing this for a career, but the expense scares the heck out of me. Any thoughts would be helpful. btw. Totally awesome tool set up. Thxs..
I'm with you, there doesn't seem to be much to attract young techs. The dealer I work at now has about 20 techs and most are somewhere in their 20's and 30's, so the industry is attracting new workers somehow. Go figure? I know top flatrate technicians in the industry make over 100k year. One huge benefit is being able to repair your own vehicle along with family and friends which saves a TON of money. The skills learned in this industry will transcend into every other aspect of your life, like being able to tackle any home project, building a deck, repairing wiring, building about anything. More benefits are having tools and knowledge to repair a boat, motocycle, RV, quad, etc. and will be able to use those tools for hobbies in retirement. What I really enjoy is "being your own boss" so to speak, with whatever job you work on and the personal satisfaction of completing all repairs successfully, especially complex diagnostics. After all that, this industry is definitely not for everyone. LOL
Rain City Wrench thanks for a positive fresh outlook. You are correct. I guess there are plenty of benefits. If I hired someone to build a deck I would feel more comfortable hiring a Mechanic/tech then let’s says a graphic artist. Lol.
Jw the points you make are why many techs become parts throwers. A lot of shops don’t care as long as you’re a good enough guesser to offset the cost of your comebacks.
@@gregblau8082 At my last shop, one of the other techs was working on a Hyundai V6. It was given to him after a lube tech did a valve cover reseal and then immediately after, started flagging a cam/crank correlation code. Unbeknownst to me he replace both cams, timing chain, both phasers, cmp, ckp, both oil control valves AND pcm. Still kept setting code so he came in on a Saturday to pull the engine apart AGAIN to see if the marks aligned correctly which they did. After a week, the shop owner called me and another coworker over to look at it. Turns out the cam sensor was not removed when it was thrown in the parts washer setting the code and then AFTER, was bugged by the second tech after installing a cheap Oreillys cam sensor. An oscilloscope found one cam sensor pattern not lined up. I told boss to replace with oem part and he said NO WAY it will fix. Sure enough it fixed it. The crap parts would send signal a few milliseconds late but was enough to fool PCM. Poor guy only billed 12 hours that week.
Cheap sensors...
I know you have a compression and cylinder leak down tester stashed somewhere 😜 Great channel!
Sure do. They are in the bottom drawer of my Cornwell platinum tour.
Great job cheers
Nice diag cart
Appreciate that! Really like your videos
You should make some daily use videos of the Power Probe and ECT short traced...
I have plans to show all this equipment in real world scenarios. I do not currently have a power probe video filmed but hope to in the near future. Stick around GrizzyBob, there are some videos coming up you should enjoy!
How do you like this cart compared to the snap on in your other video? I’m looking at both and the Cornwell (used) is a whole lot less. I’m using a 41” now and love having all my day to day tools right there but it’s a boat moving between the lifts, etc
I bought the Cornwell on a cash deal for $1000 and it works perfect for a diagnostic cart that stays plugged in next to the wall. It has a nice durable finish, feels real sturdy and the larger lower drawers have four slides. Cornwell roll cart only has two swivel casters and is made in china (if that bothers you). The Snap on is fantastic, the drawer slides move with less effort, has four swivel casters and is made in the USA. With the add ons, it is more than double the price though.
My driver has a flip top one same color with black handles for 1350. Seems like a decent deal as I’ve been watching for a used one and haven’t seen any great deals plus I wouldn’t have the warranty. Cornwell was used for a grand less. I always hear about people getting cash or multi item deals but have never had a driver willing to negotiate.
Wished that low amp clamp was 60amps max instead of 30amps. Guess it's great for parasitic drains though
I use both of those clamps in my "the power of a dso" video. They work great and are easy to use. The low amp does read more that 30 but my guess is accuracy starts to drop off somewhere.
@@raincitywrench117 i was going to get the micsig 2100a but i think i may just get this one instead.
Besides RC tests what do you use the high current clamp for?
@@Usmanthemecano Only wanted the low amp but the tool truck had both sitting side by side. I asked what's the price and said if U take 100 bucks off then I would buy both. High current may come in handy with all the ev's coming down the pipe but have yet to work on one.
The powerprobe,some like to use it wrong.Use it on a circuit not to use it on smoking up to 4 computers
Funny. I "smoked" one computer in my career. Sometime in my twenties, I didn't completely tighten a ground eyelet on the back of the intake manifold of a ford taurus. Took me all day to figure it out but was a great learning experience.
Snap on gauge tester parte number
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EEFI300AM - GRAND MASTER W/DIGITAL REMOTE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE
@@raincitywrench117
Gracias
best low amp probe in the industry is the fluke i30s. Mac and snapon is just cheap crap re branded. that mac clamp sucks, i bought two and they are supposed to have a 10khz bandwith and cant even handle 2khz. stick with good stuff that has good reputations.
The fluke i30s is real nice along with everything they make. It is 2.5x the price though. I guess you get what you pay for.