tool chest value for money/need kincrome

[cunno96]

hi im after a tool chest and i’m after a opinion on value and need ect i am about to do a school based apprentiship in diesel mechanics and i want to know what people on the forum think is this a good size and good selection of tools for just starting out as a mechanic is this a good price and can i get it cheaper else were
http://www.transquip.com.au/products/Kincrome-594pce-17-Drawer-Metric-%26-Imperial-1%7B47%7D4%2C-3%7B47%7D8-%26-1%7B47%7D2%22-Drive-Gang-Green-K1505G.html

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[thomas dudman]

It does seem like a great value for all your getting.It just does not seem to scream quality thats all,from the lifetime warranty with restrictions.Good tools take a lifetime to aquire,dont try to save money on tools….always get the best if you can.If on a budget get what you can and toss out one crappy tool at a time and replace with something dependable.

[Chris111179]

I would buy used good quality tools or get some affordable tools that have a warranty and you can exchange the broken with a new one. Craftsman and Kobalt come to mind. If you get a good quality box, and fill it with tools that you need, then you can always expand. Also do a search, you will find many posts on this subject.

[619DioFan]

Although this box seems to come with a good selection of tools what is the quality of them ? also this setup appears to lack the ability to add extra tools and working on big trucks you will need 3/4 inch drive and 1 inch drive sockets. as well as a 3/4 inch drive impact gun. plus a variety of specialty tools. take a look at a youtube channel by hopper1. he is a big truck mechanic and has a tour of his tool box posted. will give you a good idea of what is needed to work on big stuff.

[dollman0]

Hi, I don’t understand if you are going to school or getting a job after school? The reason I ask is because the tool companies offer students a real discount to get you set up for your first job. Check it out with snap-on and Matco to get the scoop on it.

I work in diesel and I started out with a 26 inch box I bought used with some tools in it, added a 40 inch and now have a 56 inch. I suggest getting the largest roll cab you can afford regardless of brand. Keep this in mind, you can trade in a snap-on, mac, matco box for credit on a new one; a cheaper box has no resale value.

I hope this helps and good luck with your career as a diesel tech.

[W00DBar0n]

I would wait awhile till you are part way through school till you start looking for school. If your school is any good they will have a deal set up with a tool place and you should be able to get more then 50% off on a good starter set. As for what you will need, most big tools (3/4 1′ and so on) should be supplied by the shop…. Unless its a small shop then maybe nothing at all will be supplied.
if you looked at the company iwork for all air tools are supplied by the company and so on; then if you looked at the shop i work in everything is supplied. My tools are in storage.
Btw i am a HET.(Heavy equipment tech)

[cunno96]

thanks for the tips everyone dollman0 a school based apprentiship is were you do half a week at work as an apprentis and half a week at normal school(maths english ect)
o and thanks WOODbar0n for the info on what may be supplyed .tommorow i will be speaking to the apprentiship broker to finalis things and check out the work shop layout and other stuff

[skim3544]

Make one out of wood and spend the money getting quality tools instead. There should not be any need for this type of tool box at this stage of your career.

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