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Ideally the parts counter would have it in small quantities where you could draw it and charge it to the appropriate work order.
[quote=”Hitachi” post=101600]
A lot of times those who protest the most are the most bothered by the truth deep down inside – the fact that they know that they got ‘tooken’. [/quote]Most of “those” men bought their tools on credit, and the better tool salesman makes that possible. I’m not talking about the RA account one pays weekly, I’m talking about 10 & 20k accounts and new boxes. That is precisely why Snappy can sell a $7500 box! In a world where time is money and tool salesmen wait on you hand & foot, do you really think a tech is going to take a day off to wrangle a loan at the local bank?
[quote=”Hitachi” post=101600]
A lot of times those who protest the most are the most bothered by the truth deep down inside – the fact that they know that they got ‘tooken’. [/quote]Most of “those” men bought their tools on credit, and the better tool salesman makes that possible. I’m not talking about the RA account one pays weekly, I’m talking about 10 & 20k accounts and new boxes. That is precisely why Snappy can sell a $7500 box! In a world where time is money and tool salesmen wait on you hand & foot, do you really think a tech is going to take a day off to wrangle a loan at the local bank?
While it is fun to beat up on the chrome crooks, you’re deluding yourselves if you think their tools are a rip off. Point of fact: Snap-On. Mac & Matco tools do not have the same failure rate as the brand names y’all are ballyhooing about. Another fact -for every size Craftsman ratchet I own, I own three! Why? One works, one is in the “mail” and the other is fixing to let me down.
While it is fun to beat up on the chrome crooks, you’re deluding yourselves if you think their tools are a rip off. Point of fact: Snap-On. Mac & Matco tools do not have the same failure rate as the brand names y’all are ballyhooing about. Another fact -for every size Craftsman ratchet I own, I own three! Why? One works, one is in the “mail” and the other is fixing to let me down.
[quote=”rspz23″ post=101588] I have been away from home for 2 years and it has been a killing to me since the day I came out here.
Truth is, I am very thankful for all he has done for me and I really want to show my gratitude and appreciation for giving me an opportunity to open the doors for me as I had no prior experience working in a shop.
I want to be closer to my family and home as I have no family here in California what so ever.
I would want to use my service manager as a reference to apply to other dealers in New York. [/quote]
You have listed at least four excellent reasons why you wish to leave. All you have to do is look your GM straight in the eye and tell him these facts. Tell him straight up and he will respect you for the honesty, and don’t be afraid to ask him for a reference.
Good luck in the future![quote=”rspz23″ post=101588] I have been away from home for 2 years and it has been a killing to me since the day I came out here.
Truth is, I am very thankful for all he has done for me and I really want to show my gratitude and appreciation for giving me an opportunity to open the doors for me as I had no prior experience working in a shop.
I want to be closer to my family and home as I have no family here in California what so ever.
I would want to use my service manager as a reference to apply to other dealers in New York. [/quote]
You have listed at least four excellent reasons why you wish to leave. All you have to do is look your GM straight in the eye and tell him these facts. Tell him straight up and he will respect you for the honesty, and don’t be afraid to ask him for a reference.
Good luck in the future![quote=”Stanger87″ post=101334]
They were sort of right, those jobs stayed here, but what happened? Now there’s more people trying to get the training and positions available for these jobs. So there’s an influx of training centers popping up everywhere for the last 40 years teaching nursing, auto, HVAC, Electrical, etc. [/quote]
That’s right, and all one has to do for proof of such is watch tv on a Saturday morning. I would be remiss if I didn’t include vocational rehab and alternative high schools in this mix.
The lack of respect starts right at the top -corporate headquarters- not at the local dealer franchise.[quote=”Stanger87″ post=101334]
They were sort of right, those jobs stayed here, but what happened? Now there’s more people trying to get the training and positions available for these jobs. So there’s an influx of training centers popping up everywhere for the last 40 years teaching nursing, auto, HVAC, Electrical, etc. [/quote]
That’s right, and all one has to do for proof of such is watch tv on a Saturday morning. I would be remiss if I didn’t include vocational rehab and alternative high schools in this mix.
The lack of respect starts right at the top -corporate headquarters- not at the local dealer franchise.[quote=”Jstorer” post=101163]Hey everyone on the forum, I was curious about what you guys think about having and using both metric and SAE tools in your boxes. Do you guys use them both pretty equally or can someone get away with just metric tools or just SAE tools?[/quote]
Having both metric and SAE in your tool box is no big deal if you have the space. Even in cramped quarters the SAE tools can be placed at the back where they’re less convenient to access. Just put some thought into your box during set up and all will be well. The rigs you work on will help you in this process.
I don’t use much SAE anymore and parted with my 3/4″ drive stuff years ago. I don’t have a socket over 1 1/2″ or a wrench larger than 1 1/4″. I think you will find the metric/SAE split runs about 70%/30% in the automotive arena.
[quote=”Jstorer” post=101163]Hey everyone on the forum, I was curious about what you guys think about having and using both metric and SAE tools in your boxes. Do you guys use them both pretty equally or can someone get away with just metric tools or just SAE tools?[/quote]
Having both metric and SAE in your tool box is no big deal if you have the space. Even in cramped quarters the SAE tools can be placed at the back where they’re less convenient to access. Just put some thought into your box during set up and all will be well. The rigs you work on will help you in this process.
I don’t use much SAE anymore and parted with my 3/4″ drive stuff years ago. I don’t have a socket over 1 1/2″ or a wrench larger than 1 1/4″. I think you will find the metric/SAE split runs about 70%/30% in the automotive arena.
Not trying to scare ya, but…
when I was in your shoes I discovered that I couldn’t get the carbruetor off certain vehicles with the Craftsman 1/4 set I had, so I ran to the Matco dealer. I had that set for over 20 years before I replaced it.
My point -don’t mistake big for beefy, and shop around.Not trying to scare ya, but…
when I was in your shoes I discovered that I couldn’t get the carbruetor off certain vehicles with the Craftsman 1/4 set I had, so I ran to the Matco dealer. I had that set for over 20 years before I replaced it.
My point -don’t mistake big for beefy, and shop around.