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I’ve been researching Homak tool boxes. Specifically the Homak H2PRO 41in. The reviews seem solid and the price is reasonable. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help.
Thanks Karl. What do you think about a Craftsman box? As a student, I get 50% off Craftsman. Should I get just a bottom roll chest or should I get a top/bottom combo set? Thanks for the help?
Thanks for the detailed information and resources…much appreciated.
FYI, the codes must have been a false positive. Once the codes were cleared, the issue was resolved. The check engine light remained off and the engine was no longer in the “limp” mode.
Thanks again for the response.
[quote=”MDK22″ post=123884]It helped a lot but, you have to pay attention and tune out the other guys when they are partying you need to be studying type deal. There is one in pa in Exton, PA that is the one I attended. It is a very very good school if you apply yourself. You get out of it what you put into it. I worked hard and I do mean hard to make sure that I did not just memorize the information but, understood it and could apply it. If I didn’t I asked till I did. There are a lot of distractions by idiots and it can be really easy to fall asleep in class. I had that issue due to getting a max of 4hrs of sleep, working 40+ hrs a week, taking care of a friend of mine and her 1-2yr old.
I cannot stress enough about applying yourself it makes all the difference. If your goal is ITEP or another Diesel program or any manufacturer training you need to beat the top people in every class. The teachers are really good at explaining things so make sure you ask if you don’t understand and explain why you don’t understand. I only had one teacher that just would repeat the same thing without explaining and then I just asked other people.
Take advantage of the discounts on tools, certifications, and CDL training. I spent close to 7k over the year and a half I was there. You normally get 50% off tools for all the major brands if you are a student. I would recommend getting tools and not a box with the gift card you get if you graduate. Iff you go for 608 Read the entire book twice before you get to the class. BTW almost all the certifications are held on the weekends. The only thing I regret is not doing my ASE’s at the same time I was in school right after I did that class. Though I had no time. I was doing homework during breaks and before and after class. I would go to where there are no people or only the smart people and do my work there it is what I did and it helped a lot. CDL training normally takes 5-6wks so you will miss 2 classes worth of time. Though you can normally take that much time off if you have a good reason.[/quote]
MDK22,
Thanks for the great feedback and advice! Where/when did you complete your CDL training? Was it right before you graduated? I could probably get my CDL while I’m still on active duty but I’m concerned it might be too early? If I went to UTI with my CDL, it would be 19 months before I used it….would employers have an issue with that? Thanks.[quote=”MDK22″ post=123884]It helped a lot but, you have to pay attention and tune out the other guys when they are partying you need to be studying type deal. There is one in pa in Exton, PA that is the one I attended. It is a very very good school if you apply yourself. You get out of it what you put into it. I worked hard and I do mean hard to make sure that I did not just memorize the information but, understood it and could apply it. If I didn’t I asked till I did. There are a lot of distractions by idiots and it can be really easy to fall asleep in class. I had that issue due to getting a max of 4hrs of sleep, working 40+ hrs a week, taking care of a friend of mine and her 1-2yr old.
I cannot stress enough about applying yourself it makes all the difference. If your goal is ITEP or another Diesel program or any manufacturer training you need to beat the top people in every class. The teachers are really good at explaining things so make sure you ask if you don’t understand and explain why you don’t understand. I only had one teacher that just would repeat the same thing without explaining and then I just asked other people.
Take advantage of the discounts on tools, certifications, and CDL training. I spent close to 7k over the year and a half I was there. You normally get 50% off tools for all the major brands if you are a student. I would recommend getting tools and not a box with the gift card you get if you graduate. Iff you go for 608 Read the entire book twice before you get to the class. BTW almost all the certifications are held on the weekends. The only thing I regret is not doing my ASE’s at the same time I was in school right after I did that class. Though I had no time. I was doing homework during breaks and before and after class. I would go to where there are no people or only the smart people and do my work there it is what I did and it helped a lot. CDL training normally takes 5-6wks so you will miss 2 classes worth of time. Though you can normally take that much time off if you have a good reason.[/quote]
MDK22,
Thanks for the great feedback and advice! Where/when did you complete your CDL training? Was it right before you graduated? I could probably get my CDL while I’m still on active duty but I’m concerned it might be too early? If I went to UTI with my CDL, it would be 19 months before I used it….would employers have an issue with that? Thanks.[quote=”MDK22″ post=122948]I dunno if you guys were ever curious but, this is actually a pretty good simple explanation of how the entire system works and it sunder 15min long. This is the normal type of brake system used by a large majority of heavy duty trucks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mrUMTP4thI%5B/quote%5D
MDK22,
Great video, thanks.[quote=”MDK22″ post=122948]I dunno if you guys were ever curious but, this is actually a pretty good simple explanation of how the entire system works and it sunder 15min long. This is the normal type of brake system used by a large majority of heavy duty trucks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mrUMTP4thI%5B/quote%5D
MDK22,
Great video, thanks.MDK22,
Thanks for the information links and the UTI advice. I saw your credentials at the bottom of your reply and those are the skill sets/career path I’m interested in as well.
Do you think UTI prepared you well for your first job? Have you heard of Automotive Training Center in PA? Thanks.MDK22,
Thanks for the information links and the UTI advice. I saw your credentials at the bottom of your reply and those are the skill sets/career path I’m interested in as well.
Do you think UTI prepared you well for your first job? Have you heard of Automotive Training Center in PA? Thanks.Thanks college man. I’m looking forward to learning from all the experienced members of this forum. Hopefully, I’ll be able to contribute as well.