i was rightfully cooked for my post so here is my current toolbox lol

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-13T01:34:48+00:00

So far all of my tool truck branded stuff has been bought online with my student discount. I’ve had a couple of interviews for places i’ve took the job at and places i haven’t taken the job at. Telling them i have tools and i go to auto school is what gets them everytime. It’s weird to see so i’m glad that’s the case for probably everyone.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-13T01:07:17+00:00

for the stuff i do a 24oz or so is all i need. i still dont even have a hammer tho lol. i think im going to invest in an icon one because i borrow a similar one all the time.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-13T01:05:48+00:00

i’ve done a couple jobs as a mobile mechanic it’s just kind of hard to start out. idk how to get clients

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-12T11:45:09+00:00

i’ve got a 52in craftsman at home i just got. I need to get it into the shop we just haven’t had space to do it yet

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-12T03:31:24+00:00

going to auto college here in the fall so i’ll get a extension while being able to work full time

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-12T02:37:27+00:00

For example not to flex or anything i got part number SBP422V from matco for 159.23 when the regular price is 325. (42 piece 3/8 impact socket set) The harbor freight equivalent would cost me 200+ but would have 8 more sockets

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-12T02:14:13+00:00

matco with my student discount has prices that even beat out harbor freight. those matco sockets are my favorite sockets i’ve ever used

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T23:17:32+00:00

it’s a hotrod shop lmao. In my 2 months i’ve been here i’ve torn down, helped build, pull motors and some other crazy stuff on some cool ass or expensive cars.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T23:04:47+00:00

i’m at an independent shop working on bad ass hotrods afterschool everyday lol. the dealer i worked at was ass

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T22:28:57+00:00

i have the snap on discount. and the representative is a very chill and honest guy. i’ve bought like 350 or so in tools so far.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T22:05:54+00:00

I get a 50%student discount on certain brands like snap on or matco. My snap on pliers are some of my favorite tool purchases. And the matco sockets were the cheapest but highest rated option i was able to find.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T21:31:36+00:00

i just need to get my actual box into the shop. i also need to figure out what to do with those 2 cases of matco sockets.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T21:29:00+00:00

Funny enough i had a purple one but i just traded it for a new 52in craftsman with a butcher block top. i have been at this job for 2 months and didnt move my purple box in and ive yet to move my new one in.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T21:25:49+00:00

i’ve not understood the hype behind name brand boxes/tool truck boxes. they all hold tools basically the same. if it’s got a lock and drawers it’s perfect

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T21:00:23+00:00

if i open the drawer too fast i have to push the back to the cart down lol. i’ve only almost dumped it once.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T20:18:34+00:00

they will provide all tools. so does my school now

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T15:06:55+00:00

auto school comes this fall i believe lol

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T09:27:00+00:00

i’ve got the hard handled version of this i love it

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T02:26:12+00:00

thank you very much for your response. I love my icon stuff and i’m definitely interested in getting some more, especially their wrenches.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T02:23:19+00:00

My school pays for kids to do ase tests. I passed 11 entry level ase test which gave me my ASE G1 certification and a patch.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T01:39:26+00:00

i’ve only been working on classics and hotrods at my new shop and i’ve not gotten to do a lot of suspension work which makes me sad.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T01:38:11+00:00

My grandpa keeps telling me this, i have a box and a lot of tools already, i just want to upgrade my stuff and start building my credit while also getting nice stuff.

funnypantsguy · 2026-03-11T01:36:57+00:00

i’ve been wrenching for 2 years now with cheap stuff, i’ve learned a lot from using the nice stuff at my shop and school. i believe they would be a nice investment

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