andrewg1323 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Basically i've landed myself a job as an apprentice at a localish garage and i need to take my own tools What tools would you recommend i make sure i have to start with as a bare minimum, i;ve already got most things but don't wanna find i;m constantly needing something i don't have yet!
4parajon Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 As an apprentice the most essential thing you will find you need is a sense of humour
Trevmk3 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 set of spanners, socket set, pliers, side cutters, screwdrivers and as jon said a sense of humour. oh be aware of the usual things that they are likely to ask you to fetch "can you get me the hammer four"
old skool freestyler Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriver long weight tartan paint watch out for all of these
Guest cortinamad-gonetoo Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriverlong weight tartan paint watch out for all of these sparks for spark plugs glass hammer long stand
andrewg1323 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Posted June 29, 2007 Its ok i;ve been at college for 2 years so heard most of them Managed to keep one kid busy for 20 mins searching the tool store for a diesel spark plug spanner
4parajon Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriverlong weight tartan paint watch out for all of these sparks for spark plugs glass hammer long stand bucket of steam
old skool freestyler Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriverlong weight tartan paint watch out for all of these sparks for spark plugs glass hammer long stand bucket of steam sky hook
old skool freestyler Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriverlong weight tartan paint watch out for all of these sparks for spark plugs glass hammer long stand bucket of steam sky hook
FlashCadillac Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 left handed screwdriverlong weight tartan paint watch out for all of these sparks for spark plugs glass hammer long stand bucket of steam sky hook length of fallopian tube sphincter grip
bmxdave Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Before you use spray paint, you need to shake the can until the rattle stops Id reccomend going to halfrods to buy your kit. Cheap and a lifetime gaurantee. Have a look at machine mart too. If your loaded consider snap-on but its not worth it tbh. Only stuff d buy from snap-on is your really heavy duty stuff like breaker bars etc. If your only working on cars you should get away with halfords stuff though. a decent socket set in 1/4" drive from 6 or 8mm to 15mm should do another 3/8" set going from about 12mm to 21mm with spark plug sockets. Halfords flexi head spanner set (£40 King sorted ) pry bars an stuff like that like pliers screwies an that shouldnt come to too much in halfords. Try to get a trade discount too. I think you need some i.d aswell as a pay packet with proof you work there should do. An good luck!
Tom Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 take what you've got mate. you'll soon realise what else you need and you'll be working with someone too so you can use their tools - but remember to clean them and put them back where you found them. In my experience people are gonna wind you up until you snap and keep going - thats just the way it is - character building
Jarrodm Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Bring a good kettle..... No seriously. BUY THE BEST TOOLS YOU CAN ! Don't spend ALL your money on tools, use your boss's tools first, then when you know it's for you........BUY THE BEST TOOLS YOU CAN ! Snap on if possiable. Your tools will earn your living, the more tools the more jobs, the more jobs the more money ! Do everything you are told and never argue with the boss ! Make lots of good tea, it will serve you well !!!! (These are words of young wisdom !) Jarrod
bmxdave Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Snap on if possiable. Your tools will earn your living, the more tools the more jobs, the more jobs the more money ! And then you loose all your money paying the snap on man! Im not a big fan, and although i agree their tools are of the highest quality, they dont justify the price 'just because they have a garantee', qwhen many others out there, a third of the price also have a garantee. The other tools may well break, but theyll swap them no worries unless you where using them appropriately. If you break a snap on tool you get a the full hit of questions. Recently theyve been lacking in quality with some of their lower priced tools too. Weve noticed a lot of re branded stuff, costing sometimes 8 times as much. Our bodyman spent hundreds on body hammers only for the heads to break off within days. The Snap-on man said they where used innappropriately ( no they werent) so they got binned because he wouldnt replace them. That man lost almost 30 customers right there. By all means buy their heavy duty stuff, that you need to rely on (big spanners, big ratchets etc etc) infact id tell you to (i did above actually) but id seriously recomend going somewhere else for the other stuff.
Jarrodm Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 I'm not getting involved in the snap on argument I believe they are the best tools in the world. Fair enough my snap on tools are my dads old snap on, (Nearly all of it is anniversery edition) so the quality will differ. But i believe snap on are the best, and when your tools are your living you don't want to cut corners. END OF THE SNAP ON DISCUSSION. Jarrod
andrewg1323 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Posted June 29, 2007 LOL Halfords Pro's good enough for me, gonna blag a trade card then go get the last few bits i want
emu Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 LOL Halfords Pro's good enough for me, gonna blag a trade card then go get the last few bits i want My halfords 3/8 ratchet gets used every day It was the first thing I bought when I started back in 1996 and its still going strong. Also,it doesnt matter how good the guarentee is on anything when it gets lost. Back to your original question..... 3/8 socket set set of combination spanners decent set of screwdrivers 2lb ball pein hammer Side cutters You can pick that lot up fairly cheaply. Then build it up if you decide that you want to carry on. Even if you dont, its good to have a reasonable selection of tools at home.
over_head_cam Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 A good 6-point 3/8 rail and a good all metal ratchet (halfords pro, sykes etc) Half decent 1/4 rail and ratchet (for the fiddly bits ) Best combination spanners you can afford (make sure they have a lifetime guarantee) Various screwdrivers (snap-on ratchet drivers ARE good but not really needed at first) mostly they will get lost and bent but screwdrivers are cheap BIG hammer Good, strong, well made big pliers and a decent set of side cutters. Strong will and an ability to make tea and you'll be fine
andrewg1323 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Posted June 30, 2007 Is this a good time to mention i hate tea and coffee Didnt mention that in the interview or i;d never have got the job!
GT_Jim Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 id recommend you stock up on bubbles for spirit levels
andrewg1323 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Posted June 30, 2007 Yeah got a load of them in an old elbow grease tin!
Trevmk3 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 Is this a good time to mention i hate tea and coffeeDidnt mention that in the interview or i;d never have got the job! that doesnt matter because you would be making tea for the others not for yourself mate
Tom Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 I'm not getting involved in the snap on argument I believe they are the best tools in the world. Fair enough my snap on tools are my dads old snap on, (Nearly all of it is anniversery edition) so the quality will differ. But i believe snap on are the best, and when your tools are your living you don't want to cut corners. END OF THE SNAP ON DISCUSSION. Jarrod No, you're right. With your extensive use and many, many, years of experience of these, and other manufacturers, tools to make a good comparison against. snap on must be the best. Halfords proffesional will do fine mate or teng tools, thats what i use
andrewg1323 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Posted June 30, 2007 What about other stuff thats not your obvious thoughts? Obv i'll need things like clear plastic bags that i can label to keep stuff in, various markers etc. A laptops a must have for autodata! What in the way of powertools? I know my airguns gonnna be useful!
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