Should a Lube Tech Buy a Snap-On Box? & Jeff's Thought's on Stream light
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Tonight's Video Discussion Topic Comes from Rylan. He has been at the Toyota Dealership for a little bit and has out-grown his service cart. He like's what he does as a starting out Technician, but his biggest dilemma is space. Space for more tool's as the job requirement's grow. I talked to Rylan off line and share my thought's on the matter. When we get off of Jeff's Cool Tool Tuesday Truck Special and head back to the garage I will go into more detail on my thought's on the matter. You'll be surprised.
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The HF 5 drawer service cart should be the first box in any tech`s journey.
Yep, unless your not moving around to different bays and the car is close to your box. Otherwise, you'll want a cart.
I work in a lab that makes bead wire and we use knipex on metal qire 24 7 .. that take the abuse i wouldn't buy anything but... great video man..
That 5 Piece Knipex Plier Set Is NICE!
I just bought a 55 inch snap on box for 900 dollars! Used box in candy apple red with no top, a classic 78. A ridiculously good box for that price. Im a beginner tech in trade school and have a lube tech job at a local dealer. Im sure i want to be in this industry and finding this box was an absolute blessing. Im in love with it so far.
I don't know about you, but if I have to worry about someone prying open my tool box, I'm quitting and finding someplace else to work.
I think a lube tech start with a cart the tool truck brands are similarly priced go that route. If you go for a Snap-on buy the box you want and remember you can add on. Do it while you’re young before you get married and have kids. Great video
I think a lube tech is in the perfect position to buy a snap on box, he already has access to plenty of lube after all.....
I would gladly pay for the flush cutting pliers. Nothing worse than putting your arm into a spot and having the tag end of a zip tie scratching the dickens out of your arm.
All the lube techs need is that 200+ piece craftsman set and a harbor freight roller tool box
Best advice on here. Shouldn't be buying anything more until you step up from min wage.
I started as a lube/tire tech and my first box was a harbor freight 4 drawer cart. When I started accumulating tools (98% harbor freight) I went next door to Lowe’s and the bottom part of a dual chest setup and took the cart apart and set the box on top.... a few weeks later I went and bought the top part of the box. I got a bigger box and had accumulated more tools as I started doing more brake, suspension, and alignment work. Now at this same shop we had a general service tech (tire and lube) that had snap on everything including the big green snap on box, the guy must have lived with his parents because I’m sure all his money went to snap on. There’s no need to spend all that money just to be a tech.
My old boss made us get flush cuts for zip ties. Nothing worse then sticking your arm in a hole with a zip tie tail cutting you.
Great point Justin. I had people telling me what not to buy my whole career so far and let me tell you. I didn't listen and bought lots of snap on and expensive tools/equipment.
At this point I run my own shop and own just about everything in it with minimal debts. It sure is nice having good quality stuff that will last year's.
That may have been the case 20 years ago but today there are several manufactures that make tools just as good or better than snap-on for a quarter of the price.
@@jeremydawkins8399 oh I agree and built my business mostly out of pocket because of that.
Unfortunately for every guy like you who made smart investments and had the skills to use the tools to make money there are four more who waste money on tools they don't need and go into unnecessary debt.
I’ve had those knipex flush cutters for 2 yrs and only use them for zip ties. Best brand of pliers on the market
I come from the industrial maintenance side, transitioning in automotive/diesel taking classes building experience working part time as a lube tech and taking classes. In my experience you accumulate a lot of tools very quickly if you work in a mechanical field. You do want something to grow into. You have to consider wether you stay in one spot or you are permanently assigned to a bay, that influences your decision on a box too. Also consider your work area and the amount of space you are allotted to. Everyone has preferences. My advice is shop around, don't settle. Buy the best you can afford that you like and suites you! People will advise you to get only a HF cart some will advise you to get the most expensive box. Im not gonna lie those ICON boxes are a pretty sweet deal for anyone. With Snappy, MAC, MATCO, and Cornwell you have more options. When you invest in a box be pragmatic about it.
I once heard someone say, "Remember, poor people always pay twice". If you do your homework. Buy once. The amount of money people spend to upgrade, to the next upgrade is insane.
We call lube techs high school dropouts around here.
when i was working on boats all the techs had a $200 zip tie cutter that makes them flush because they were constantly getting cut on a slantted cut zip tie lol
Can confirm
Buy a set of Klein flush cut from Amazon for $20
justin, If i remember correctly per Knipex add when the plastic only cutter came out. It is the joint as in one jaw is part of the lower joint (this is the fixed jaw) and the other is part of the upper part of the joint (this jaw is the moving jaw). what happen is plastic bit get between the moving jaw and the joint which can miss aline the cutting jaw so they no longer cut.
Very well said about the boxes...
the small Knipex Cobra is good for disconnecting electrical connectors.
Justin Dow... I agree 100%. It's your money so use it the way you want. Never understood why adults would argue and down grade someone over what they spend their own money on. As far as your scan tool goes. I don't see people telling Eric O or Flat Rate Master they are stupid for buying the expensive scan tools and no one should be saying that to you.. The guys that do that and think everyone is beneath them usually don't know as much as they want everyone to think they know. They put the attention on someone else to keep it off of them. Your videos are awesome so keep up the great work brother..
Thanks Brosuff. I appreciate you. Cheers!
In the race car world those smaller size knipex cutters are a must for cutting zip ties and piles of zip ties are used on race cars of all types and in drag racing we keep boxes of the zips on hand always.... Those cutters are worth their Weight in gold
That's the Lang brake piston compressor I have. Love that thing. nice Knipex flush cuts. With the flush cuts like your Knipex pair. It is just for plastic since the blades are so thin they are extremely sharp but can dull if used on wire. I just got a Japan made one from fujiya and they are outstanding. They have a feature I have never seen on flush cuts before. I'll have the video out on Friday. But great video man. Keep it up. They will come in handy pretty dang often 👍👍👍
Thanks Brotherman 🍻
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 👍🍻
Powerful words at the end I really don't care about the box but the tools you have i have a us general 56in and it works perfect but my roll cart im looking to upgrade to something better so maybe if I ever get a tool truck to come through I will
I really think you did a great job explaining all things that should be considered But emphasizing trying to combine wants needs and the main thing your budget
Is the K not silent in Knipex?
yes sir
I've heard it pronounced a million different ways. As long as people known what your taking about I guess it doesn't matter.
Yes , I use $40 flush cutters for cutting zip ties only, I build electrical box control panels and using regular wire cutters leave a sharp edges that I call wrist slitters!!! Lol
Thanks for the advice boss. Nice video 👍🏻
You got it Brosuff 🍻 Can’t wait time hear about what you decided to go with.
Always enjoy Cool Tool Tuesday ☺️😁☺️ have a good onemy friend
Knipex snap ring pliers work great, there so smooth
You can find good deals on roll carts used on fb market. I found a bigger snap on for $600 holds everything I need to use.
Absolutely man. I just found and bought a 55 inch snap on toolbox for 900 dollars and im absolutely thrilled. I love it so far. Its a little more than i need as a beginner tech but couldn’t pass up the price as its cheaper than a smaller snap on box i could get new even with my 50% off student discount! Im in love with it so far and plan to grow into it.
I'm a lube tech in,a small shop we do 35 plus changes a day and I use all shop provided tools on those, but I'm building my own personal tools up to use outside the shop, cornwell mac and snap .
And those lights I've got a cornwell set that l pur around my neck and for me they work great
Building electrical control panels is the place for the Knipex cutters. Zip ties, cable ties, wire markers etc. Plenty of non metal applications in tight places.
I thoroughly enjoyed the rant. Entertainment while sitting at the ER to get stitches from a dumb gate.
Dang bro.. Hope the rest of your week goes better 🍻
Justin Dow same. It was a workplace accident.
I started out with a 3 drawer craftsman rally box I got for 40 bucks at a garage sale. Things were simple then. Oil changes and brake jobs all day everyday.
Now I have a top and bottom box with a side locker and a matco 6 drawer roll cart all packed to the brim.
I still have that craftsman box at home and look at it occasionally and cant believe everything I had fit in it at one point in time.
We’ll back then you didn’t need all the crapt you need now days, you could take cars apart with a socket kit and a few screwdrivers
Hell yes. Buy that box..... Get into debt and build that credit
Credit ???
You said it !!!
I've always hated that argument about credit. My credit is flawless and I've never had a loan on any cars or tools
That's terrible advice .. you can build credit with a credit card without going into any debt.
@@determineddad7935 ..... Correct me if i'm wrong. Snap-On credit is the same as a credit card. You mean to tell me you don't have a single credit card??? I call BS
@@TheBestPuppa Not terrible advice at all. Everyone starts somewhere. I buy everything on credit cards and pay off the credit cards. Safer than using my debit card. If one is not responsible enough to pay their bills and know what they can afford. That's not Snap-On's fault.
Loved the stream light breakdown
5 piece cobra set is superb. I’d also recommend the plier wrenches.
Good advice there for young techs wether or not to buy a box.
Lube tech needs 1 wrench
You have some very good points justin if the person feals they plan on being in it for the long haul get the better box
There is no worse fealling then regret 👍🇨🇦
Exact-O-Mundo 🍻
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway cheers 👍🇨🇦
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway used is always a good option
100% agreed about the snap on
Hell yeah. Cool tool Tuesday’s !!! Thanks Justin
Get the Klein model D2755 for a cheap flush cut plier for tie wraps. They are around $10-$15 or so...
Man that was me as a lube tech back in 2011 I bought a snap on box, granted it was a good price 2700 new where the same box now is 5600 new. But not shortly after I discovered harbor freight same size box. Man did I have buyers remorse lol. But I paid it off as fast as I could and never went into that much debt again! Lesson learned, and I still have that box now so it’s all good. But I would have done things differently if I could go back in time.
Heyyyyy Justin..Stopping by to say Hello! Hope the world is treating you right.✌🏼😎
Treating me as good as 2020 can be treating someone 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for stopping by 🍻
There are certain things I would get from the tool truck starting out. Ratchets and metric wrenches are two things that come to mind. It's a bit the bullet thing, but getting something able to be rebuilt, and having someone to come and exchange daily use tools is almost essential. The cart, box, etc. Get from a box store
LUBE TECH DOES NOT NEED A TOOL BOX, A CARDBOARD BOX IS ENOUGH.
Exactly. Get WTF you want. It's your money.
When I started almost 40 years ago; I had a used Craftsman box, added a used Snap On 3 drawer middle and later added a Mac upper box. As a career tech you will need to continually add tools to make flat rate book time and you'll continue to need more space.
After all of this time, I own a S/O classic 78, a master series 72" box, and I still have my 3 tier set up from the 1970's. Believe or not, it's still not enough storage and a bunch of older tools for older cars sits in 6 cardboard boxes! So, spend wisely, save money and you'll do okay.
Great advise Justin. I also believe that no-one but you can determine what you can afford and should buy. For me, I will buy the better quality tools that will last and make my life easier. Thanks and keep them coming. Later
Well said! Cheers Brotha!
Can you do snap on videos with garret. Like to see snap on dealers other than jovis hamilton.
Enjoy video..
I use my knipex cobras daily. They're my go to pliers for everything 😆 🤣
nice justin love the tours man😉
🍻Thanks for your support Brosuff
@UCn3%F0%9F%98%80qMjT0g7MCYIQqnqdEbjg any time you got my support 100 percent thats why I say hi five that like button for my man justin!!!!
I own the specific cutter for zip ties they were the best money spent.... until a co worker used them to pull nails :(
Sounds like guys in the 1950's working on Harley-Davidson front brakes with claw 🔨 hammers.
Take it apart, clean, lube and replace worn parts? Naw, just bang on it with a hammer. Hard to find aluminum backing plates not broken & without "dick marks". 🤬
Well i do agree with what you said, they earn that money and they should be able to do what they want with it. But the part I don't agree with you about is- I think that before the spend those big $$$$ on a snap-on tool box i think a cheaper one would do and that money should go for good quality tool/expand there tool collection/ a good quality tool/service cart . As a lub tech you shouldn't need many tool and that goes for the first year or so moving into there service side so those storages should be more then adequate. if that money is tide up paying off a expensive tool box early you might not have that money to pay for that 1 or few tool to make those first few jobs that the service side give you to make it easy/fast/profitable up front.
Knpiex pliers wrench are the shit as well to, i use the small 5 inch one allday
The snap on truck post up out side like the ice cream truck with lines from the techs from the honda and Toyota dealership
Should anybody buy a Snap-On Box?
If im in this field for years. I might want to buy one
I bought one 19 years ago and just warrantied the box for paint peeling and drawers sagging and i am a professional use it daily
So many other options at way less money.
Depends on your budget. Dont finance a toolbox. Buy it in whole. The US General 72 is a nice box. But if you have a 50% snap on student discount, you can get a nice Classic 96 for about 3k.
Man, I wouldn't go into debt with a Snap On tool truck working as a lube tech especially if it comes with a credit card size interest rate. It's better to save your money and pay cash for a used big name box, then pay cash later on down the road for the box you want. But he is right, who am I to tell anyone how to spend their money. Live and learn
There is even a pair of the 3 inch Knipex cobra pliers out now,Clay Koon found out and has one.I have a pair of the Snap On flush cuts.Look at the budget and would not hurt to save up the money.Put some money off the side for that toolbox
I never understood why people buy snap on boxes. There is way better stuff out there.
I just got a a Tekton cabinet 60×30 love it
If you like the snap on strippers/ crimper/ cutters an dont want to pay 65 dollars, get the napa Carlyle ones for 20 bucks they are the closest in design and work very good so far. I have both and do like snap on better for the grips and open and close smoother but the napa ones are perfect as a second beater pair or the pair you let others use.
As a machinist when I stated my apprenticeship my first ( and still is ) a 7 drawer Kennedy with a top mount box. It was over 1800 bucks or something 22 23 years ago. Filled it up in no time and granted I was lucky enough to work for a company that not only paid for it but gave us a monthly tool allowance ( we never had to pay back if we finished and became journeyman) over 20k and all the top of the line starret, brown and sharp, Snap-on etc I paid nothing for it. Thinking back I would have bought it regardless but it's my career. A lube tech? Does he live at home? can he afford it? You can't go wrong with tool boxes someone always wants them so...
Body clips plastic rivets
Nice!! Didn’t think of that. 🍻Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I build bikes professionally and have $40 Japanese made pliers specially for cutting only zip ties! So yes people buy pliers for only cutting zip ties! lol
Love to hear how technicians from other ends of the spectrum love or hate certain tools. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers!
What tool box do you recommend for home use?
Same recommendation different setting. Depends on how many tools you have at home, are you working on cars at your house or just the occasional home project, do you do anything with woodworking, metalworking or fabrication, do you have other hobbies that involve any use of handtools, how many handles do you have. And so on and so forth when it comes down to price color size and security features; that is all up to you the person buying it. Lots of great alternatives out there if you do not want a tool truck brand, and you can also find barely used tool truck brand toolboxes on craigslist or let go for really cheap
@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway Just some cars. Looking for a 44" or 55" box under 1200 preferably. Don't need any fancy features. Just spots for tools that's is really. Stainless top is nice. Keep up the good work with the videos
@@communitytube8378 get the harbor freight 56 inch, ive had mine for over 5 years and its held up amazing and I work at a truck dealership so you know I put it through hell. When it goes on sale I believe you can get it for under $800.
When you say knife do you say ka nife?
Personally disagree on the stainless top, overpriced particle board that the screws will strip out in and the particle board will bow up on the edges butcher block is much better bang for the buck and anyone with a drill and drill bit set and long flat blade screwdriver can get into anybox😂
I have those flush cutters. They are fa-king mint. 👌. I yanked the the spring. I cut wire occasionally with em. 14 g. Lube techs can spend there money on whatever they want but you look kinda stupid in the shop when you have a lifer box and you drain oils. Don’t get me wrong nice boxes. But I got into the trade to make money not spend it all on the tools needed to maintain my job. Just buy quality tools. Whatever that may be to you.
I have that lang break caliper tool one of the best tools I have ever bought, does anyone know if they make a smaller one for compact cars or rear brake calipers
Amazon box will work.
Can’t afford that fancy boy Knipex flush cutters. :-) Have some O’reilly Titan flush cutters and use them only for zip ties. Best $5 I ever spent. No more scrapes and cuts.
Thanks for the stream light lesson
what ratchet were y’all talking about on the truck
Platinum tech
Ram2253spd Nice Beat me to it. lol 🍻
PSA: flush cut your zip ties whenever possible.
No you need tools you dont need a big shiny box it wont help you turn a wrench or make money. Buy your tools and stay the he'll away from snap on as a lube tech you dont need it for oil and tires
Don't buy the snap on box they no longer warrenty them like they used to, even when the tool man says I will warrenty it. He will be gone or retire, just signs of times.
You will be mad at yourself using flush cutters for wire cutters, I’ve tried cutting different size wire, it ruins them, we cut the tails off all our zip ties and they last
So im an idiot i sold my 16k worth of tools just too find my self back in the auto mechanic industry 😆 guess ima start fresh with a lil more knowledge on tool buying x.x fml
Great rant! Is it me, or is Jeff getting a little saltier in the last couple videos? Haha.
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No. Haha a lube tech should not buy a Snap-on box, unless it's because he really likes it, ore he works at a high prestigious place that requires him top of the notch everything.
Lube jobs definitely need strap on stuff
That’s a shitty snap on truck
Hell ya its your money to spend or save
Or a mixture or both 🍻🙌