I would consider trading for a deal like that also. If it were flat out 35k.. I could not do. Goes to show.. start small and work your way up. Stay away from credit as much as possible. Toolbox is important. You interface with it all day long when at work. If it's packed full and you can't find things.. then it will just slow you down. Doesn't mean it wouldn't hurt to clean it out once in awhile.. sell off things not used.
When you spend more time with something than you do anything else, working out of it day in day out, some of the little things become bigger than you might think and can make a difference. Those who are really in this know, those who don't if you stick around you'll understand.
Love your box just ordered my 8/4epic +two cabinets can't wait for it to arrive I started the trade in 1979 with a cantilever tool box buying a socket at a time.
Approaching my 3 year mark as an apprentice, been at the same shop the entire time. They had a big old roll down front lockable fireproof cabinet they weren't really using. They said I could use it to put my tools in, I filled it until I literally couldn't fit anything else in it. I just bought my first toolbox, a 54 inch Snap-on master series with power drawer and speedrawer, it's cranberry with black trim. Part number is KMP1022ABCR....I absolutely love it.
I'm updating my classic to a 68 epic. Looking to add on later. The best advice that anyone can give is to not jump in on a big setup. I've been a heavy duty mechanic for 7 year. Stated out with a cart worked my way up.
Great job on your videos! I'm still using my 1980 Snap on KR537A & KR557B 60th anniversary edition. It has a KR547 3 drawer mid section and two end cabinets, 1 KR274, and KR278. At the time this was concidered a monster of a tool box, but not so much today! I still love the Old School Snap-ON Script logo.
I have to say I love your setup I probably would have gone with red trim . As for my first box I have to chuckle mine was a box supplied to me by the Royal Canadian Air Force 26 inches long 12 inches high and 8 inches deep filled with a variety of brands of tools 1/2 inch drive no 3/8 drive no 1/4 drive . We had it hard back then that was in 1963 when I got out I had managed to buy a few Snap-on and it ballooned from there. That was in 74 . I was forced into retirement in 2013 by sickness which left me with bad hands and feet . I still do a little wrenching but just for a few friends and myself . Good for you man and please keep up the videos love them
My first box was a small Craftsman toolbox that I quickly outgrew. I then purchased, and still have, my 68" Epiq toolbox with bedliner top. I freaking love the Epiq series boxes, and yours is like the nicest I've ever seen. Someday I hope to have a similar setup, depending on how my financial and occupational future goes.
Beautiful box. It's so hard to understand people's obsessions on how they think others should spend money. I started out with a basic craftsman and as years went on I bought kobalt boxes. A few months ago I bought my first snap-on box. Dont regret it one bit and as you stated already you wont pay anywhere near retail if you have a good rep. Mine is a 72in kcp1423 storm grey/black trim
I always just compare nice toolboxes to nice cars. If you drive more than a simple hatchback, you probably bought more car than you need and wasted your money too. And as much as I'm not a fan of expensive cars, they are definitely better built than econoboxes.
@@dafirnz Nothing like stepping over a $100 bill to pick up a nickel. I am not driving a 'tin can' to be crushed in it. I don't care about cars they are all junk front drive money pits that eat up tires. Been around enough guys who claim to save money, they always try to cheap out and it cost them 5 times in the end. No thanks.
I upgraded over time from Snap-ons heritage services buying them second hand 26” to 40” then trading in my 40” to a 55” classic with power drawer. Love this box.
Beyond awesome setup, Snap-On is the best followed up by Matco/MAC very close. People are just jealous the ones who got a bucket-o-tools for $9.99 would love to have your boxes. Jealousy is best form of flattery. 👍👍👍
I think Snap On is great, but for ratchets I dont think you can beat Matco. I know a lot of people who have rebuilt their Snap On ratchets 3 or more times when people who use their Matcos just as much are still on the same internals.
Killer deal on the Snap-on box. Good job using credit/financing to your advantage. If you’re struggling paycheck to paycheck and have a Snap-on box on credit, you bought too much toolbox. Hopefully some younger techs see this video.
I'm an HD tech and working towards my master tech cert. I started off with a Craftsman 41", 14 drawer, 25" deep tool box, black with metallic candy apple red trim. The top drawer on the bottom box is a large, 6" deep drawer that is 41" wide by 25" deep. I use that as my socket drawer. After filling that up I was able to snatch up the matching 65", 13 drawer tool station before Sears went out of business. That's pretty much filled too. Both have the ball bearing & soft close slides. Respectively I spent about $1600 for both boxes after all the clearance discounts. Right now it's filled with about 50% Snap-On tools and the rest are Gearwrench, USA Craftsman and Tekton wrenches and tools. There's also a slew of Harley specialty tools. The 65" box came with a butcher block top but I had a stainless steel cap made for it. Used construction adhesive to secure it. You'd never know it wasn't factory installed. Solid, heavy duty 6" casters with grease fittings. 2yrs old and flawless condition. Not a mark on it. I'm debt free as far as the tools and boxes go. A Snappy box is in my near future. Just not sure what to get. I'm an OCD orderly freak so I' gotta have plenty of room. Hey, it be Craftsman for now but it's all US Craftsman and works for me as of now. But bigger is on the way.
Toolboxes, at least around here, hold a lot of their value for the most part. I went through a handful of boxes before I ended up with the one I have now and never took much of hit when I sold the previous ones. I never put stickers on them and put a bit of effort into posting them for sale, like cleaning and taking good pictures. The last box I got, which will likely be my last since I'm not in the business anymore, is a Mac Tech Series cabinet. I'm not a fan of the colour, but the price was good enough for me not to care. I could still turn around and sell it for about what I paid for it used 6 years ago. Depending on how fast I wanted to sell it of course. I had told my tool truck guy what I was looking for and about how much I wanted to commit. He ended up taking the Mac I bought on trade and took my old one on trade, so he undoubtedly turned around and sold that one too. The guy that bought the new box was likely happy, I was happy, whomever got my old one was probably happy and the tool truck guy got to sell 4 toolboxes. Fuck him if that didn't make him happy.
EtriggerDIYr here. I started out with a 3 1/2 ft tall Stanley from Walmart when I started in the industry. I was new to the professional automatic world and that's what I could afford at the time and it also came with a 180 PC socket set that I actually still use to this day 10 years later
E-Trigger Mechanic congrats on the new upgraded box! Happy safe welding and make sure to cover your neck while welding. Welding flash is known to cause throat cancer. ✌🏼
I just picked up a 84" epiq as well , and I cannot find a 26" roku tv for the life of me. lol it does fit perfect in your box, Should I go with a 24" tv or a 32" tv ? lol
badass box...I am currently taking classes at sinclair but for Aviation! I build hot rods in my spare time, this video gave me some great ideas for the house box and organization. Keep up the great videos!
I started out with a cheap 3 drawer craftsman and all craftsman tools as a Forklift road tech covering 150 mile radius . I then up graded to a cheap Homak or something like that lol . Being a road tech it tore the hell out of that box and i would braze it back together with brass . I then up graded to a old Snap-on classic top and bottom when i started working stationary in a shop . I dont even remember what size it was . Then i switched jobs and traded that box in on a 60 something inch purple master series box that was repo'd but was like new and i gave 3,500 for that box . I worked out of that box for around 13years in Oklahoma, then hauled it all the way to Alaska and worked out of it for another 6 years . Last year i traded that box in for $5,500 , and got a used like new 68" 60th Anniversary Teal Blue Bel-Air edition box with a Top Hutch for only 5,000 more . I love the Epic Series and Fixing to order the Side Cabinet with Matching trim tomorrow!!!
Since I was a kid I worked for a construction company where my dad worked too and between my dads tools and the company tools I never bought any of my own. After almost 25 years i left and went to work for Penske as a diesel tech in another state. I borrowed a box and a few tools from my friend who already worked there and started buying all my own stuff. Now a little over a year later I have a 72" masterforce box and it's almost full. A lot of gearwrench tools, texton impact sockets, Milwaukee battery powered tools and some snapon screwdrivers and rachets. I will be buying a top box soon.
I started as an HD tech with a Craftsman 42" 14 drawer rolling toolbox with ball bearing soft close drawers and a matching 65" 13 drawer rolling tool bench both in gloss black with metallic red handles. Started with mostly USA made Craftsman, Gearwrench, Tekton and some Carlisle tools. Still have the boxes in near perfect condition cuz I'm OCD about cleanliness and have them filled with about 75% Snap-On tools. Looking to make the jump in the near future to a Snappy box. Boxes have never failed me. Only upgrade I made was covering the wooden surface on the 65" bench with a fitted stainless steel cap that I had rhino lined. Everything I own tool wise is paid off 100%.
Rustbelt Mechanic wondering if my snap on rep will give me anything on trade for a new Snap-On box. They are gorgeous big boxes in perfect condition. Not one single scratch or dent. Professional series. Drawers function perfectly. Have put aside about $10K as a down payment. Looking at maybe an Epiq. Any suggestion on size recommendation? Mine are both 22" deep now and I'm about out of space. If they had been 30" deep I'd keep em.
Good for you bro nice deal. I’m a DIY guy and can’t afford a Snap-On ratchet so it’s Harbor Freight for me lol. F everyone else, if you like it and it’s your $ that’s all that matters. Enjoy the vids and Thanks
It is crazy how much the prices have gone up in the past couple of years, I am about to pull the trigger on an 84" Epiq with a stainless power top, hutch, and a locker with a power drawer. I am looking at 12k out of pocket trading in my almost 9 year old KRL1033 with a hutch and locker. To be fair 3k of that is paint, sapphire blue is a special paint option, but it is a color choice that most people do not have. My current box is flat black, I will never buy a flat paint box again. It is impossible to keep clean in my shop. To be honest I know it is not a great deal, but Snap-on has discontinued my locker, and they discontinued the upper drawer sections for the master series boxes, so unless I am lucky enough to find someone trying to off load a LH master series locker in flat black, or an upper drawer section in flat black, or if I can accept the new locker being 6 inches taller than my hutch (which I can't), the only way to go is to move on to an Epiq for more space.
Well im a new tech and I love watching your videos they help alot and I've settled on the 5 drawer service cart from harbor freight to start with plan on getting a better tool box in the future but that is what I'm starting with
Love it man, good on you. I started with a Heritage series 40, paid that off then went with a Matco 4s, which i absolutely hated haha. Got rid of that and now have a Masters series KTL1022, with workcenter and locker. Today i just ordered my Epiq 84 with workcenter, power top with led light that lights up the drawer. They gave me 18k for my Masters, I'm in about 6k for my new Epiq. I'm excited to get it. I'll add some lockers later. Absolutely it doesn't make a better technician. But i can afford it, and i like nice things. I'm a professional, and want a professional toolbox. A Epiq 84 is just that. Love that computer setup too. I run something similar, except my monitor is a 32 Vizio smart TV with a cheap wall mount from Wal Mart. My Epiq will get a 43 inch TV, maybe. I might go two 32s side by side. I'm mainly driveability and body electrical, so i need that big screen for wiring diagrams.
I started with a green classic 55 thru snapon mopar cap 1500 used it for roughly yr and half out grew it and bought a used matco s4 which came with hutch and got 2500 for my trade in. Now I'm just adding two more drawers and side locker. Would love to get a epiq but would have to sleep in hutch because wife is tired of payments lol
This setup is absolutely bad ass. Doing the upgrade for 5k is a sweet deal. As I am very jealous I also am trying to stay in my lane with a used master series double bank for now. Do you think adding lockers and a top would he worth it for a used box?
I love the epiq tool boxes. I have the 2 drawer original epiq roll cart. I need to upgrade to the 5 drawer. I love the stainless top and it has a lot of room to put my tools and such. I hate flip or slide top carts.
Love my epic just ordered the hutch and right side cabinet snap on always giving good incentives on boxes. I am in the process of building a shop when I purchase my home soon going to complete my shop perfectly. Cool set up man .
Hello again Rust Belt mechanic thank you so much for this video I see that all the time I did find another video that you did what a new mechanic should have in his toolbox thank you for that one also. You made a decision for me the first tool box that I'll get it when I get into the industry is a rolling cart. Thank you for all your time and thank you for all the hard effort that you put into all your videos I really respect the fact that you do know foul language no cussing
I started with a small top box that has 2 draws in it (dont think I'd get my screwdrivers in it now) went to a Clark tool box after that then a snapon heritage series. Would love toget an epiq but my dealer supplies the toolboxes now. They not very big and am trying to piss the boss off enough that he takes them out. Think I'd go for a similar set up. Love the colour
When cleaning my flat black epiq I use dawn dish soap and water in a spray bottle then wipe and clean with a microfiber. Takes all the dirt and grease off in seconds
I started with a simple Harbor Freight 44 in box, later I added a top drawer set.. traded that in towards a Snapon classic 72.. and recently traded THAT in towards my Epiq 84 in Flat Black with Atomic Green trim
Heck yeah man that's awesome, you literally only paid $5000 to upgrade to a bigger box and gain a epic cart! You know what I will say this about having a nice tool box and it not making the tech, I actually believe that it does! Like for myself being able to have a toolbox that is nice and big gave me a peace in my mind and confidence that Im not being limited to what tools I can have because of the storage situation. I'm now able to do and accomplish things I never thought I would before because I have the tools to do it and a place to put them.
I had a stainless one on my blue box and this time I have the bedliner. I don’t have much of a preference, just the black top went much better with my current box setup
Idk, I have a snap on master 72 inch series and I love the stupid thing with my roll cart. Your tool box is awesome, wish I had something like that, but I dont think I could let go of my masters
Well I’m sure that RUclips money’s makes it easier personally but I’m a power chaser. I put my money into custom parts or upgrades on my vehicles. Glad you enjoy that box it’s beautiful bud.
Love Snapon Boxes I started with a white box and built that up now that’s my home toolbox centre and I live out of my Snapon and extra box I built at work
I started off years ago with a 26" Waterloo top and bottom and the first problem i ran into was not being wide enough for longer tools. Definitely go 36", 40", or wider. If I was just starting off now days I'd probably buy one of the huge carts like Snap On has if I had a student discount, that way after a few years you can invest in a larger box and still use the cart. Whatever you do don't overthink the name on the box, it's annoying loaning common tools to the new guy that comes in with a near empty expensive toolbox. Instead invest most of your budget in the tools, even if that means buying a Harbor Freight box or used Craftsman box off Craigslist.
Good vid, I assume you told Snap-On they will get a lot of exposure through your channel to help negotiate such a deal. Very nice box, the blue trim makes all the difference, best of luck with it!
Hey rustbelt I’m still pretty new to the tool truck game and had a couple questions if you could help me or anyone for that matter I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance man love your channel!
I love that box I want one like that I started off with a 4 drawer us General with snap on tools now I have a 56 inch 11 drawer us General I also used used my Snap-on sep discount but only for tools
i have the 84" epiq with hutch and left side locker with led power top in storm grey and black. absolutely love the box and i get the same comments on my box, why would you buy that, blah blah. sick tool box brother
Love the box I have a Matco 4s with top draw and hatch Silver vein color paid off too there are a lot of haters out there keep doing what makes you happy
For what you paid out of pocket for that box it would be a no brainer. I would do that too if I had that offer placed in front of me. That’s a sweet box.
Good video! Loved what you said about your box and it's your money do what you want. I think it's funny how people rant on people with nice boxes.... maybe it jealously... lol. I also would suggest that a new tech doesn't need a fancy box when starting out... Peace out !!
stuffnwords wait until you cant fit not even a socket in it before you buy a bigger box! Co worker had the same box you have and after 3 years he got a good deal through our rep on a 72” master series
I noticed the new neck torch. Only just been released here in the uk. Fancy doing a review on it? The only uk review we have is from a snap on rep so wouldn’t mind hearing it from someone who has actually used it in a workshop
Yep in this video here, only bad thing is my unit was defective and the dimming function didn’t work right when I got it, so it does have that capability ruclips.net/video/wfGYcQvH1nE/видео.html
I have a 68" Epiq also. My dealer gave me a screaming deal because I paid cash for it. Also took in my old box that was paid off so I made out really good.
That is way more box than I can afford but maybe one day I'll get a better box. That is a very nice setup and you got one hell of a deal on it. All these hate comments are foolish because nobody handed you that box, you earned it! So many salty people out there concerned with what others spend their money on. It's your dollar till you spend it@
If you're passionate about it, you will have a great time and be able to upgrade and have a awesome life. Remember that everything was put together and nothing was born in place (when we talk about cars/trucks), so it can be done and it can be done by you, if we can do It " you can do it" says Eric O. Try very hard to go to school and learn all you can about engine performance and EV, you are at the perfect age young friend. Good luck $$$big-money$$$
I can’t understand the logic of the deal 35k-10= 20k and you want to say they give you 15k for your old toolbox, good deal but hard to believe, can you say did that toolbox came in the cardboard box or was it wrapped in plastic my rep is telling me that they don’t cardboard boxe them i am waiting on the same set up just one looker black on black . Good luck!!!
Here’s my take and a little about my story. I find the haters usually low self esteem mechanics that get paid like shit, their life sucks, and are miserable. Those are the dudes making others feel bad because they have a toxic negative energy. I’m a HD mechanic and I make $105,000 a year USD working at Kenworth Dealership. It’s a union shop straight time at $47.00 an hour. Anyone who says bullshit I will send you my Paystub or T4 no over time. I quit being a car mechanic because shops were undercutting techs with BS times and shitty warranty times. They were paying flat rate at $28.00 or straight time at $32.00. Their was no winning. I was a car mechanic for 7 years at small shops and at the biggest Mercedes dealership there was. At best I made $28.00 an hr. Never doing cars again but hey if you are dedicated and if it makes you happy be what ever you like and buy what ever you like. Seen too many deaths and negativity in life! ✌🏼 ❤️ My next box will be an 68” Epiq
I would never spend 35k on a box... but 5k that’s a great deal can’t complain about that at all
I would consider trading for a deal like that also.
If it were flat out 35k.. I could not do.
Goes to show.. start small and work your way up. Stay away from credit as much as possible.
Toolbox is important. You interface with it all day long when at work. If it's packed full and you can't find things.. then it will just slow you down.
Doesn't mean it wouldn't hurt to clean it out once in awhile.. sell off things not used.
5k for all that is a total steal! You can’t even get a used epiq box by itself without the hutch and lockers for that price!
When you spend more time with something than you do anything else, working out of it day in day out, some of the little things become bigger than you might think and can make a difference. Those who are really in this know, those who don't if you stick around you'll understand.
Love that comment it’s my money and I’ll do what I want with it 👍 you worked for you earned it
I have the 68" epiq and i wouldnt trade it for anything but an 84" love the eipq line.
Love your box just ordered my 8/4epic +two cabinets can't wait for it to arrive I started the trade in 1979 with a cantilever tool box buying a socket at a time.
Approaching my 3 year mark as an apprentice, been at the same shop the entire time. They had a big old roll down front lockable fireproof cabinet they weren't really using. They said I could use it to put my tools in, I filled it until I literally couldn't fit anything else in it. I just bought my first toolbox, a 54 inch Snap-on master series with power drawer and speedrawer, it's cranberry with black trim. Part number is KMP1022ABCR....I absolutely love it.
I feel like that series should come with lighting built in for how much they cost.
I'm updating my classic to a 68 epic. Looking to add on later. The best advice that anyone can give is to not jump in on a big setup. I've been a heavy duty mechanic for 7 year. Stated out with a cart worked my way up.
Jay Diesch You won’t regret upgrading to the 68”
Good choice. I love my 68" Epiq.
Great job on your videos!
I'm still using my 1980 Snap on KR537A & KR557B 60th anniversary edition.
It has a KR547 3 drawer mid section and two end cabinets, 1 KR274, and KR278.
At the time this was concidered a monster of a tool box, but not so much today!
I still love the Old School Snap-ON Script logo.
I have to say I love your setup I probably would have gone with red trim . As for my first box I have to chuckle mine was a box supplied to me by the Royal Canadian Air Force 26 inches long 12 inches high and 8 inches deep filled with a variety of brands of tools 1/2 inch drive no 3/8 drive no 1/4 drive . We had it hard back then that was in 1963 when I got out I had managed to buy a few Snap-on and it ballooned from there. That was in 74 . I was forced into retirement in 2013 by sickness which left me with bad hands and feet . I still do a little wrenching but just for a few friends and myself . Good for you man and please keep up the videos love them
My first box was a small Craftsman toolbox that I quickly outgrew. I then purchased, and still have, my 68" Epiq toolbox with bedliner top. I freaking love the Epiq series boxes, and yours is like the nicest I've ever seen. Someday I hope to have a similar setup, depending on how my financial and occupational future goes.
Beautiful box. It's so hard to understand people's obsessions on how they think others should spend money. I started out with a basic craftsman and as years went on I bought kobalt boxes. A few months ago I bought my first snap-on box. Dont regret it one bit and as you stated already you wont pay anywhere near retail if you have a good rep. Mine is a 72in kcp1423 storm grey/black trim
Others are just jealous (if they had the money they would have it).
I always just compare nice toolboxes to nice cars. If you drive more than a simple hatchback, you probably bought more car than you need and wasted your money too. And as much as I'm not a fan of expensive cars, they are definitely better built than econoboxes.
@@dafirnz Nothing like stepping over a $100 bill to pick up a nickel. I am not driving a 'tin can' to be crushed in it. I don't care about cars they are all junk front drive money pits that eat up tires. Been around enough guys who claim to save money, they always try to cheap out and it cost them 5 times in the end. No thanks.
I upgraded over time from Snap-ons heritage services buying them second hand 26” to 40” then trading in my 40” to a 55” classic with power drawer. Love this box.
Beyond awesome setup, Snap-On is the best followed up by Matco/MAC very close. People are just jealous the ones who got a bucket-o-tools for $9.99 would love to have your boxes. Jealousy is best form of flattery. 👍👍👍
I think Snap On is great, but for ratchets I dont think you can beat Matco. I know a lot of people who have rebuilt their Snap On ratchets 3 or more times when people who use their Matcos just as much are still on the same internals.
Killer deal on the Snap-on box. Good job using credit/financing to your advantage. If you’re struggling paycheck to paycheck and have a Snap-on box on credit, you bought too much toolbox. Hopefully some younger techs see this video.
I'm an HD tech and working towards my master tech cert. I started off with a Craftsman 41", 14 drawer, 25" deep tool box, black with metallic candy apple red trim. The top drawer on the bottom box is a large, 6" deep drawer that is 41" wide by 25" deep. I use that as my socket drawer. After filling that up I was able to snatch up the matching 65", 13 drawer tool station before Sears went out of business. That's pretty much filled too. Both have the ball bearing & soft close slides. Respectively I spent about $1600 for both boxes after all the clearance discounts. Right now it's filled with about 50% Snap-On tools and the rest are Gearwrench, USA Craftsman and Tekton wrenches and tools. There's also a slew of Harley specialty tools. The 65" box came with a butcher block top but I had a stainless steel cap made for it. Used construction adhesive to secure it. You'd never know it wasn't factory installed. Solid, heavy duty 6" casters with grease fittings. 2yrs old and flawless condition. Not a mark on it. I'm debt free as far as the tools and boxes go. A Snappy box is in my near future. Just not sure what to get. I'm an OCD orderly freak so I' gotta have plenty of room. Hey, it be Craftsman for now but it's all US Craftsman and works for me as of now. But bigger is on the way.
Toolboxes, at least around here, hold a lot of their value for the most part. I went through a handful of boxes before I ended up with the one I have now and never took much of hit when I sold the previous ones. I never put stickers on them and put a bit of effort into posting them for sale, like cleaning and taking good pictures.
The last box I got, which will likely be my last since I'm not in the business anymore, is a Mac Tech Series cabinet. I'm not a fan of the colour, but the price was good enough for me not to care. I could still turn around and sell it for about what I paid for it used 6 years ago. Depending on how fast I wanted to sell it of course.
I had told my tool truck guy what I was looking for and about how much I wanted to commit. He ended up taking the Mac I bought on trade and took my old one on trade, so he undoubtedly turned around and sold that one too. The guy that bought the new box was likely happy, I was happy, whomever got my old one was probably happy and the tool truck guy got to sell 4 toolboxes. Fuck him if that didn't make him happy.
EtriggerDIYr here. I started out with a 3 1/2 ft tall Stanley from Walmart when I started in the industry. I was new to the professional automatic world and that's what I could afford at the time and it also came with a 180 PC socket set that I actually still use to this day 10 years later
nice! where do you work and what does the pay you? Some dealerships have a hard time finding techs today they buy you tool boxes.
@@jasonn2284 I m not longer a professional mechanic at the moment. Im a welder by trade
@@jasonn2284 and I've since then upgraded my tool box lol
E-Trigger Mechanic congrats on the new upgraded box! Happy safe welding and make sure to cover your neck while welding. Welding flash is known to cause throat cancer. ✌🏼
@@jasonn2284 yes it does
I just picked up a 84" epiq as well , and I cannot find a 26" roku tv for the life of me. lol it does fit perfect in your box, Should I go with a 24" tv or a 32" tv ? lol
badass box...I am currently taking classes at sinclair but for Aviation! I build hot rods in my spare time, this video gave me some great ideas for the house box and organization. Keep up the great videos!
Do you find the flat black collects dirt and debris and harder to clean than the gloss colors?
I started with a classic 96. Then the large top box with the opening top lid. Then the side cabinet. All in steps.
I love that box,my career was one that was as a mobile tech in the telecommunications industry and I could never have a big box.
It's definitely a sweet set up brother and that is an awesome deal!
Very nice. Awesome negotiating and total agree it's your money
One of the nicest tool boxes I've ever seen
I love that you stress don’t go in dept over a big box. Great tip! I love your box! If it was mine I’d love it more. Keep up with the videos
I started out with a cheap 3 drawer craftsman and all craftsman tools as a Forklift road tech covering 150 mile radius . I then up graded to a cheap Homak or something like that lol . Being a road tech it tore the hell out of that box and i would braze it back together with brass . I then up graded to a old Snap-on classic top and bottom when i started working stationary in a shop . I dont even remember what size it was . Then i switched jobs and traded that box in on a 60 something inch purple master series box that was repo'd but was like new and i gave 3,500 for that box . I worked out of that box for around 13years in Oklahoma, then hauled it all the way to Alaska and worked out of it for another 6 years . Last year i traded that box in for $5,500 , and got a used like new 68" 60th Anniversary Teal Blue Bel-Air edition box with a Top Hutch for only 5,000 more . I love the Epic Series and Fixing to order the Side Cabinet with Matching trim tomorrow!!!
Since I was a kid I worked for a construction company where my dad worked too and between my dads tools and the company tools I never bought any of my own. After almost 25 years i left and went to work for Penske as a diesel tech in another state. I borrowed a box and a few tools from my friend who already worked there and started buying all my own stuff. Now a little over a year later I have a 72" masterforce box and it's almost full. A lot of gearwrench tools, texton impact sockets, Milwaukee battery powered tools and some snapon screwdrivers and rachets. I will be buying a top box soon.
I started with a 44" us general and I finally upgraded to a 68" epic series box today thanks to the rockin roll cab express
For 5K I would have said order it in a heartbeat! I have a 3 bay 6s and I keep looking at these epics !
I started as an HD tech with a Craftsman 42" 14 drawer rolling toolbox with ball bearing soft close drawers and a matching 65" 13 drawer rolling tool bench both in gloss black with metallic red handles. Started with mostly USA made Craftsman, Gearwrench, Tekton and some Carlisle tools. Still have the boxes in near perfect condition cuz I'm OCD about cleanliness and have them filled with about 75% Snap-On tools. Looking to make the jump in the near future to a Snappy box. Boxes have never failed me. Only upgrade I made was covering the wooden surface on the 65" bench with a fitted stainless steel cap that I had rhino lined. Everything I own tool wise is paid off 100%.
That’s the way to do things!
Rustbelt Mechanic wondering if my snap on rep will give me anything on trade for a new Snap-On box. They are gorgeous big boxes in perfect condition. Not one single scratch or dent. Professional series. Drawers function perfectly. Have put aside about $10K as a down payment. Looking at maybe an Epiq. Any suggestion on size recommendation? Mine are both 22" deep now and I'm about out of space. If they had been 30" deep I'd keep em.
How did you get led lights in the lockers to work. Seems to operate the opposite of the hutch??
They have different setups for lights with normally opened and normally closed switches. You just have to specify to your rep.
Love the box and when it makes you happy, go for it.
Good for you bro nice deal. I’m a DIY guy and can’t afford a Snap-On ratchet so it’s Harbor Freight for me lol. F everyone else, if you like it and it’s your $ that’s all that matters. Enjoy the vids and Thanks
Next year my goal is an 84inch epiq in tiel /black trim. With stainless top. Will be my pride and joy .
whats the part number for the LED lights in the locker?
It is crazy how much the prices have gone up in the past couple of years, I am about to pull the trigger on an 84" Epiq with a stainless power top, hutch, and a locker with a power drawer. I am looking at 12k out of pocket trading in my almost 9 year old KRL1033 with a hutch and locker. To be fair 3k of that is paint, sapphire blue is a special paint option, but it is a color choice that most people do not have. My current box is flat black, I will never buy a flat paint box again. It is impossible to keep clean in my shop. To be honest I know it is not a great deal, but Snap-on has discontinued my locker, and they discontinued the upper drawer sections for the master series boxes, so unless I am lucky enough to find someone trying to off load a LH master series locker in flat black, or an upper drawer section in flat black, or if I can accept the new locker being 6 inches taller than my hutch (which I can't), the only way to go is to move on to an Epiq for more space.
Being organized is key no matter the size of the tool box. You have an awesome setup sir and look professional
Nice setup, it showed you put a lot of thought into it. Thank you for the video.
Well im a new tech and I love watching your videos they help alot and I've settled on the 5 drawer service cart from harbor freight to start with plan on getting a better tool box in the future but that is what I'm starting with
I'm actually super excited to start my first tech job next week
I kinda miss the master series slide locks...but in all honesty the latch lock on the epiq is very secure and feels great when it closes
Love it man, good on you. I started with a Heritage series 40, paid that off then went with a Matco 4s, which i absolutely hated haha. Got rid of that and now have a Masters series KTL1022, with workcenter and locker. Today i just ordered my Epiq 84 with workcenter, power top with led light that lights up the drawer. They gave me 18k for my Masters, I'm in about 6k for my new Epiq. I'm excited to get it. I'll add some lockers later. Absolutely it doesn't make a better technician. But i can afford it, and i like nice things. I'm a professional, and want a professional toolbox. A Epiq 84 is just that. Love that computer setup too. I run something similar, except my monitor is a 32 Vizio smart TV with a cheap wall mount from Wal Mart. My Epiq will get a 43 inch TV, maybe. I might go two 32s side by side. I'm mainly driveability and body electrical, so i need that big screen for wiring diagrams.
I started with a green classic 55 thru snapon mopar cap 1500 used it for roughly yr and half out grew it and bought a used matco s4 which came with hutch and got 2500 for my trade in. Now I'm just adding two more drawers and side locker. Would love to get a epiq but would have to sleep in hutch because wife is tired of payments lol
Love the epiq boxes, I just recently upgraded to an epiq 68” with the power drawer and love it.
This setup is absolutely bad ass. Doing the upgrade for 5k is a sweet deal. As I am very jealous I also am trying to stay in my lane with a used master series double bank for now. Do you think adding lockers and a top would he worth it for a used box?
Oh yes definitely, or a power drawer. Check out my master series box before I got my Epiq, I loved it.
I love the epiq tool boxes. I have the 2 drawer original epiq roll cart. I need to upgrade to the 5 drawer. I love the stainless top and it has a lot of room to put my tools and such. I hate flip or slide top carts.
Cliff Hawthorne they make an add on third drawer. I have one. And the newer kemw361 epic workstation
Love your box setup rusty. I'm all Matco, but love seeing these kind of vids. Keep them coming man!
You have the same convertable samsung wireless charger I have on my toolbox kyle
Love my epic just ordered the hutch and right side cabinet snap on always giving good incentives on boxes. I am in the process of building a shop when I purchase my home soon going to complete my shop perfectly. Cool set up man .
Hello again Rust Belt mechanic thank you so much for this video I see that all the time I did find another video that you did what a new mechanic should have in his toolbox thank you for that one also. You made a decision for me the first tool box that I'll get it when I get into the industry is a rolling cart. Thank you for all your time and thank you for all the hard effort that you put into all your videos I really respect the fact that you do know foul language no cussing
Thanks man, I appreciate the support
How do I change my epiq 68 drawers I need to combine 2 thin drawers to a deeper drawer
Sweet new intro! The old one was good but when you watch every video its nice to see something new =)
Yeah I figured it was time👍🏻
I started with a small top box that has 2 draws in it (dont think I'd get my screwdrivers in it now) went to a Clark tool box after that then a snapon heritage series. Would love toget an epiq but my dealer supplies the toolboxes now. They not very big and am trying to piss the boss off enough that he takes them out. Think I'd go for a similar set up. Love the colour
And at 35k it's worth every penny, I had my snap on box for 8 years and lost next to nothing on it, they do hold money. And are fantastic boxes.
Beautiful box and congratulations on paying it off!!
Would you add overhead cabinets? If they are available?
Possibly in the future
What is the part number on the rollcart?
What scanner is that in the background? Do you have a video on it?
Yep it’s the Topdon Artipad, here’s the link
ruclips.net/video/BEufyji-kfs/видео.html
I also did a review on the artimini
When cleaning my flat black epiq I use dawn dish soap and water in a spray bottle then wipe and clean with a microfiber. Takes all the dirt and grease off in seconds
That sounds like a pretty good tip, gonna have to try it👍🏻
I started with a simple Harbor Freight 44 in box, later I added a top drawer set.. traded that in towards a Snapon classic 72.. and recently traded THAT in towards my Epiq 84 in Flat Black with Atomic Green trim
I noticed you have an apple watch. Do you keep it on throughout the work day??
Yep I sure do
Heck yeah man that's awesome, you literally only paid $5000 to upgrade to a bigger box and gain a epic cart! You know what I will say this about having a nice tool box and it not making the tech, I actually believe that it does! Like for myself being able to have a toolbox that is nice and big gave me a peace in my mind and confidence that Im not being limited to what tools I can have because of the storage situation. I'm now able to do and accomplish things I never thought I would before because I have the tools to do it and a place to put them.
That is one awesome tool box , I'm 35 and just started in the industry in Australia.
Bought myself a sp sumo 407pc kit .
The new SP Sumos are pretty awesome too!
@@RustbeltMechanic definitely are , I'm more than happy with it for starters
Dumb question but what is the difference/differences between Epiq and Master's?
Lots of differences. Size, design, depth, handles etc...
Do you like the bedliner top? I have one and am thinking about getting stainless when I upgrade
I had a stainless one on my blue box and this time I have the bedliner. I don’t have much of a preference, just the black top went much better with my current box setup
@@RustbeltMechanic thank you
I just ordered a 84 epic with hutch and side locker. Traded my 4 year old matco 6s off for it. This would be my 5th tool box since 2003
Idk, I have a snap on master 72 inch series and I love the stupid thing with my roll cart. Your tool box is awesome, wish I had something like that, but I dont think I could let go of my masters
Well I’m sure that RUclips money’s makes it easier personally but I’m a power chaser. I put my money into custom parts or upgrades on my vehicles. Glad you enjoy that box it’s beautiful bud.
Love Snapon Boxes I started with a white box and built that up now that’s my home toolbox centre and I live out of my Snapon and extra box I built at work
I love your toolbox combo. I'm glad that you could afford it.
I'm just about to get started kn the industry and wondering what the best starting tool box for beginners is
scribbles same here, my friends are telling me that the price range should be between 1500 to 500
I started off years ago with a 26" Waterloo top and bottom and the first problem i ran into was not being wide enough for longer tools. Definitely go 36", 40", or wider. If I was just starting off now days I'd probably buy one of the huge carts like Snap On has if I had a student discount, that way after a few years you can invest in a larger box and still use the cart. Whatever you do don't overthink the name on the box, it's annoying loaning common tools to the new guy that comes in with a near empty expensive toolbox. Instead invest most of your budget in the tools, even if that means buying a Harbor Freight box or used Craftsman box off Craigslist.
Little over 5 thousand dollers is a steal over the original 35 thousand doller price
i love the big tool box's but most are bigger than my workshop :(
Good vid, I assume you told Snap-On they will get a lot of exposure through your channel to help negotiate such a deal. Very nice box, the blue trim makes all the difference, best of luck with it!
Nope, at this point and then I have never been any affiliate or made any deals with Snap-on for RUclips videos
Rustbelt Mechanic Understood. Appreciate the response.
can you replace the cams on a promaster 3.6 with the engine in the van?
Yes you can, just very awkward
@@RustbeltMechanic im gonna give it a go. thank you
Hey rustbelt I’m still pretty new to the tool truck game and had a couple questions if you could help me or anyone for that matter I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance man love your channel!
No problem man, just DM me over on Instagram or email
What do u use for a cordless impact in 1/2
I have a Milwaukee one Key and the new Snapon CT9075 which I’ll be doing a review between here after testing a few weeks.
I love that box I want one like that I started off with a 4 drawer us General with snap on tools now I have a 56 inch 11 drawer us General I also used used my Snap-on sep discount but only for tools
i have the 84" epiq with hutch and left side locker with led power top in storm grey and black. absolutely love the box and i get the same comments on my box, why would you buy that, blah blah. sick tool box brother
I currently own a 55” classic box and a HF roll cart and it’s the right amount of space
Love the box I have a Matco 4s with top draw and hatch Silver vein color paid off too there are a lot of haters out there keep doing what makes you happy
5K for that tool box is a steal, very nice setup and especially with the deal you got, you would of been a sucker to not have jumped on that deal!
Ive never understood roll cabs. This is on wheels? why?
For what you paid out of pocket for that box it would be a no brainer. I would do that too if I had that offer placed in front of me. That’s a sweet box.
Good video! Loved what you said about your box and it's your money do what you want. I think it's funny how people rant on people with nice boxes.... maybe it jealously... lol. I also would suggest that a new tech doesn't need a fancy box when starting out...
Peace out !!
Its your money. I like the box. I wish I had room for a box like that!
Beautiful set up sir. Absolutely stunning box. As you said your money it’s up to you how to spend it.👍
Wow that is an amazing deal you got. I currently have a 73" classic and await the day I can afford an 84" epiq.
Im just starting (in the business 5 months now) with a 350 dollar husky box! Its cheap, but its getting the job done... cant wait to upgrade though
stuffnwords wait until you cant fit not even a socket in it before you buy a bigger box! Co worker had the same box you have and after 3 years he got a good deal through our rep on a 72” master series
@@Jursaw thats actually the plan! Though at this rate im not sure it will take me three years.. haha
stuffnwords save your money so you can buy a used box and pay cash. You will get the box you want for 50-75% off retail.
Ducati Parts Thats exactly what I did. Got a deal on my epiq
I noticed the new neck torch. Only just been released here in the uk. Fancy doing a review on it? The only uk review we have is from a snap on rep so wouldn’t mind hearing it from someone who has actually used it in a workshop
Yep in this video here, only bad thing is my unit was defective and the dimming function didn’t work right when I got it, so it does have that capability
ruclips.net/video/wfGYcQvH1nE/видео.html
I have a Epiq 68” I paid $2,500 for and I can’t imagine buying one brand new! Price is insane
I have a 68" Epiq also. My dealer gave me a screaming deal because I paid cash for it. Also took in my old box that was paid off so I made out really good.
Hill Top Machine Works cash is king with Snap on dealers
That is way more box than I can afford but maybe one day I'll get a better box. That is a very nice setup and you got one hell of a deal on it. All these hate comments are foolish because nobody handed you that box, you earned it! So many salty people out there concerned with what others spend their money on. It's your dollar till you spend it@
I’m 17 and worked for for for 3 months and have a 15 drawer craftsman box
If you're passionate about it, you will have a great time and be able to upgrade and have a awesome life. Remember that everything was put together and nothing was born in place (when we talk about cars/trucks), so it can be done and it can be done by you, if we can do It " you can do it" says Eric O.
Try very hard to go to school and learn all you can about engine performance and EV, you are at the perfect age young friend. Good luck $$$big-money$$$
That's an awesome deal you got on your boxes set up.
Great video brother keep up the good work
I can’t understand the logic of the deal 35k-10= 20k and you want to say they give you 15k for your old toolbox, good deal but hard to believe, can you say did that toolbox came in the cardboard box or was it wrapped in plastic my rep is telling me that they don’t cardboard boxe them i am waiting on the same set up just one looker black on black . Good luck!!!
What the heck is the part number on that cart
I been wanting a epic for a while I hope my master box pays for half or more most of the epic when I by mine great video
I am jealous for the box!!!
Sometimes, it’s just nice to have nice shit.
Also, I’m really thinking I want a sapphire blue Epiq and cart in my home shop
Congrats on the epiq tool box! FUCK the Haters! one life to live! Usually a person with a box like that is doing well in his career!
Here’s my take and a little about my story. I find the haters usually low self esteem mechanics that get paid like shit, their life sucks, and are miserable. Those are the dudes making others feel bad because they have a toxic negative energy.
I’m a HD mechanic and I make $105,000 a year USD working at Kenworth Dealership. It’s a union shop straight time at $47.00 an hour. Anyone who says bullshit I will send you my Paystub or T4 no over time.
I quit being a car mechanic because shops were undercutting techs with BS times and shitty warranty times. They were paying flat rate at $28.00 or straight time at $32.00. Their was no winning. I was a car mechanic for 7 years at small shops and at the biggest Mercedes dealership there was. At best I made $28.00 an hr. Never doing cars again but hey if you are dedicated and if it makes you happy be what ever you like and buy what ever you like. Seen too many deaths and negativity in life! ✌🏼 ❤️
My next box will be an 68” Epiq