He’s Been Buying Tools For 40 Years.. Here’s What His Toolbox Looks Like!

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  • @1983dmd
    @1983dmdАй бұрын

    Wow!! Show that to people who complain it costs too much to fix their cars ! Lots of investment over the years PLUS all the big items like lifts, compressors, rent, salaries,,etc,etc,etc....Respect to you sir....

  • @ADUSN

    @ADUSN

    Ай бұрын

    People are stupid. No-one seems to understand if someone has a skill or knowledge you need but don't have, you're going to pay for that advantage. It's a basic facts of economics

  • @1983dmd

    @1983dmd

    Ай бұрын

    @@ADUSN Well resumed !!

  • @Divided-we-fall
    @Divided-we-fallАй бұрын

    Man’s concerned about his organization and I’m over here amazed at how well organized that box is..

  • @garylee1544
    @garylee1544Ай бұрын

    Clutch Head Screwdriver. Secondary Metering plate screws on Holley 4160 Carburetors.

  • @nand0cuzz

    @nand0cuzz

    Ай бұрын

    I thought it was for small carburetors. I have one similar for my chain saw

  • @donaldross1077
    @donaldross1077Ай бұрын

    Retired GM Master mechanic. After turning wrenches for close to 50 years my tools are in my home garage. I specialized in steering, brakes, and suspension. The amount of special tools required to cover these areas was considerable. The last 7 years I worked in a shop where I had to keep my main toolbox {Mac MB1700} locked up. As a mechanic I understood tools was very expensive, when you had to re-buy them because someone borrowed them and did not return it, they were more expensive. Very impressive set. Thank for the tour.

  • @speedy_pit_stop
    @speedy_pit_stopАй бұрын

    Probably one of if not the largest box tour I've seen, and I know that's not everything. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy your videos.

  • @1fastintegra
    @1fastintegraАй бұрын

    Nice to know someone else has a flashlight problem! Haha thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone!

  • @rayallen5971
    @rayallen5971Ай бұрын

    Awesome collection sir, want to see the retired tools box next

  • @danabbene6507
    @danabbene6507Ай бұрын

    That is a small fortune right there! I love tools!

  • @user-vx7vi3vq1c
    @user-vx7vi3vq1cАй бұрын

    This inspirational. I think I’ll organize my toolbox today

  • @wingman8447
    @wingman8447Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tour

  • @SeilerRdAutoCare
    @SeilerRdAutoCareАй бұрын

    Loved to see the old craftsman 1/2” ratchet! I have the same one that was my dad’s from 30-40 years ago. Still works great. I’ve got lots of new tools, but those old classics that were handed down are a favorite. Thanks for sharing!

  • @harveywalker1560
    @harveywalker1560Ай бұрын

    enjoy the tour, being that I am 77 a lot of the old school stuff I used or wanted. Love the channel keep them coming..

  • @ToolsandTime
    @ToolsandTime3 күн бұрын

    Awesome tool box tour--most impressive!

  • @TonyReilly-mt7uu
    @TonyReilly-mt7uuАй бұрын

    Appreciate the tour.

  • @catfishsnagger3284
    @catfishsnagger3284Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the toolbox video. "You just never know". That's the tool buyer's justification to get a new tool. I do the same thing and it's true.

  • @greghaselhorst8649
    @greghaselhorst864927 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Love seeing the tool collections of professional auto mechanics. Your collection is very impressive.

  • @slimh2080
    @slimh2080Ай бұрын

    Liked to see the old Harley head wrench! Some people called them old truck door hinge wrenches. thanks for the tour!

  • @mlieser1230
    @mlieser1230Ай бұрын

    Nice looking box. I love the color!

  • @automedic9781
    @automedic9781Ай бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this forever. I’m about to be ordering a Mr. Big myself

  • @johnrpizzaguy
    @johnrpizzaguyАй бұрын

    In May of 2024 I will have been a certified mechanic for 40 years but my Matco toolbox is not nearly that size. You must have at least $500,000 in tools. I chose to buy myself a 2009 997.2 Porsche 911 instead. Great video as always. Have a great day from San Luis Obispo California. And yes I agree with the Nissan comment that they will put a 10mm bolt in a really tight spot. I recently upgraded to the power probe 4 from the 1.

  • @MrSims-ky2ne

    @MrSims-ky2ne

    28 күн бұрын

    A pile of shit Porsche huh? I'd rather have tools.

  • @traildisc155

    @traildisc155

    27 күн бұрын

    He has 150k tops not 500

  • @johnrpizzaguy

    @johnrpizzaguy

    27 күн бұрын

    @@MrSims-ky2ne I already have way too many tools most that I bought back in the 80s and 90s. Obviously you’ve never driven a 997 through a canyon, it’s a blast

  • @johnrpizzaguy

    @johnrpizzaguy

    27 күн бұрын

    @@traildisc155 I did over estimate but I think $150 maybe a little low. $150,000. That’s a down payment on a house here in California

  • @traildisc155

    @traildisc155

    27 күн бұрын

    @@johnrpizzaguy 500 is a down payment here in socal lol

  • @bigshark1270
    @bigshark1270Күн бұрын

    For the extensions I got the Snap on set of 3/8, 1/4, and 1/2. I love there plastic case I just use that for keeping them organized. I got the wobble extensions and gonna get the regular soon but it makes it easy to organize as they have their own place and easy to set up in the tool box

  • @BusyBee11226
    @BusyBee1122619 күн бұрын

    When I see a mechanic with tools in Wooden boxes ….. I know I’m in the RIGHT place.

  • @hectorgalvan1385
    @hectorgalvan1385Ай бұрын

    Very impressive. Nice box Mr.👍👍👍

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorseАй бұрын

    That is a beautiful box.

  • @JnitraM078
    @JnitraM078Ай бұрын

    Clutch head screwdriver. Generally used on Holley 4160 carburetors or removing cabinets from house trailers or factory built homes 😉😉

  • @damiangrouse4564
    @damiangrouse456413 күн бұрын

    Now that's how a "Toolbox Flex" is done...beautiful setup. on old tools we all keep...I still have my first husky tools my father bought me at thirteen years old and Toyota tool set they used to come standard with my first new car, 1974 celica gt.

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023Ай бұрын

    i like your idea shop tools nice and clean , the most thing i love is the computer screen i work at toyota dealer for now, i will have that screen once i have my own garage

  • @moto3463
    @moto34634 күн бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @guillermobosque8923
    @guillermobosque8923Ай бұрын

    Awesome toolboox !!!!

  • @johnchambers12
    @johnchambers12Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tool box tour, i am becoming an LED light collector now that i have slowed down in my retirement, i still have my 2 lead lights one incandescent and one a quarts halogen that probably nobody will ever use again!.

  • @jeffreydeleon5630
    @jeffreydeleon5630Ай бұрын

    I’m the same way with lights. I buy them for whatever reason I don’t know . 🤣🤣🤣 I know exactly how you feel

  • @jeffcompton6937
    @jeffcompton6937Ай бұрын

    Love the diagnostic equipment. In my opinion thats the true measure of a shops commitment to being always up to date on the ever changing tech. Beautiful setup Sherwood.

  • @kayzuchoyt3320
    @kayzuchoyt3320Ай бұрын

    Snap on man must love that shop

  • @CWK090

    @CWK090

    Ай бұрын

    Snap On are high quality tools but the downside is the warranty only applies to the original purchaser.

  • @michaelt8330

    @michaelt8330

    Ай бұрын

    Not true

  • @michaelt8330

    @michaelt8330

    Ай бұрын

    Snap-On tools are a lifetime warranty for their hard tools. Specifically ratchets, wrenches, sockets or any other hard tools. It doesn't matter who bought them or who has them in their hand. They cover it.

  • @1maico1

    @1maico1

    20 күн бұрын

    @@michaelt8330 The SO website says "This warranty only extends to the original Customer and cannot be transferred or assigned." If you bought from a truck you are covered

  • @Arthur-sz7uf
    @Arthur-sz7ufАй бұрын

    Wow...! What a variety of everything..!! Lots of tools..! Congratulations..!

  • @Un_brainwashed
    @Un_brainwashedАй бұрын

    Loved this vid. Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @parkerassociates9864
    @parkerassociates9864Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video.

  • @CravinMorehead420
    @CravinMorehead420Ай бұрын

    Sweet.. 🤙

  • @crasher88
    @crasher88Ай бұрын

    very envious of your tools wish I had half your collection

  • @ramtruck2011able
    @ramtruck2011ableАй бұрын

    Nice setup

  • @brianp5579
    @brianp557919 күн бұрын

    Looks like the snapon guy was able to send all of his kids to college..I tip my hat to you sir!!

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruckАй бұрын

    looked like what we called clutch head screw driver common on rear metering plate holly carbs

  • @skylerbrycesmith
    @skylerbrycesmithАй бұрын

    It made my day to see you gently closing the drawers. My work box is also kind of a community box and I yell at my guys all the time for slamming the drawers.

  • @TurkeyN3ckkk
    @TurkeyN3ckkkАй бұрын

    “Not gonna organize right now” proceeds to organize 😂

  • @dillonlohr2355
    @dillonlohr2355Ай бұрын

    That black hawl set is awesome for wrenchs

  • @Combat556
    @Combat55623 күн бұрын

    Outstanding collection of tools, and with organization like that, you better believe that the work product is done to mill spec.

  • @maskemarr2615
    @maskemarr2615Ай бұрын

    Excellent box:)

  • @acwright
    @acwrightАй бұрын

    Sometimes I find a cardboard box that fits in the drawer is the best organizer, especially for the extensions.

  • @montestu5502

    @montestu5502

    4 күн бұрын

    I put mine on a socket rail.

  • @user-fx6ou3oe3l
    @user-fx6ou3oe3l26 күн бұрын

    I don’t miss buying tools for what he has in tools I have in fishing and hunting equipment good luck to him

  • @garysgarage3669
    @garysgarage3669Ай бұрын

    Love all your videos. For just reorganizing your toolbox. How do you remember where everything is? I have labels on every drawer and I still will go in 1 or 2 drawers before finding what I want.

  • @mrmarcink1300
    @mrmarcink130017 күн бұрын

    I have that serpentine belt set! Purchased from Napa in 1995. If you need the 3/8 adapter Part numbers cross to apex/GW/KD not Carlyle

  • @lucianracu9975
    @lucianracu9975Ай бұрын

    Very nice setup.

  • @robertjones6971
    @robertjones6971Ай бұрын

    Love your tool set. I've been a mechanic since 1980. We have basically the same things😊 All I do now is mostly front ends and brakes. I still have all of my tools from the 80's. I love my tools. Still buying more. Love your channel. Love your experience. Love your wisdom. I truly miss old school mechanics. Old school mechanical machines. And I miss using my fractional tools. Everything is metric, I hate it. But you must learn to adapt. Looking forward to your next video. 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥

  • @brianbrian5259

    @brianbrian5259

    Ай бұрын

    Are the american brands also going metric or what?

  • @pontificusvascillious5287
    @pontificusvascillious5287Ай бұрын

    there's two approaches to the tool game ... A. get it when you NEED it ... B. get it BEFORE you need it ... (careful distinguishing WANT from need)

  • @bretlagasse3560
    @bretlagasse3560Ай бұрын

    I learned that you can find a lot of ideas or products on etsy, for organizing your too box. So many people with 3D printers that had the same issues we run into with tool organization. I feel like I never stop organizing my box. lol.

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival2064Ай бұрын

    Excellent tool box 👍🏻

  • @mikej812
    @mikej812Ай бұрын

    Very nice set up.

  • @mohammed61750
    @mohammed61750Ай бұрын

    Amazing tool box 🤩 I have a question for you, why did you choose ATS scope over pico scope? please make a video about this and share with us your opinion, I really appreciate the videos you share with us on how to improve in automotive service industry, thank you

  • @Chevydude1982
    @Chevydude1982Ай бұрын

    get the snapon crowfoot holders. ive been using them for 25 years and still think theyre the best thing for crowfoot wrenches. awesome set up brotha.i have the same set up except i have the hutch,locker on each side and the top lockers too. epic is the best box ever built.

  • @kevincampbell8298
    @kevincampbell8298Ай бұрын

    I have an old fluke 99B from when I was servicing electronics.

  • @weldingjunkie
    @weldingjunkieАй бұрын

    Nice review I put heavy stuff like ratchets and hammers on bottom box and put stuff I barley use up where I need a step to see. Love these types of videos tho that’s what I have on my channel

  • @1984Dustball
    @1984Dustball13 күн бұрын

    Super nice setup! What is the paint code/color for that toolbox?

  • @dannyd.8753
    @dannyd.8753Ай бұрын

    Wow. That's a lot of tools. Can you make a video about the Otofix? What model is it? Do you like it?

  • @solmanJapan
    @solmanJapan18 күн бұрын

    I have maybe 10 drawers in my toolbox and i still cant remember where everything is. The fact you dont sit there for 10 minutes opening every drawer every time you need a tool is impressive in itself.

  • @stingray427man
    @stingray427man23 күн бұрын

    Impressive

  • @joruckus
    @joruckusАй бұрын

    I find other people's toolbox and how their organization works for them very interesting. Thanks for sharing! I do have one question - what do you use if you need to torque a nut to specs, but you only have room for a wrench? ...and more specifically, torque to 170ftlbs +... I seem to have a hard time finding a solution. Thanks!!

  • @theinfamousb-ran5729

    @theinfamousb-ran5729

    Ай бұрын

    Check out “torque adapters”. They should be what you need.

  • @joruckus

    @joruckus

    Ай бұрын

    @theinfamousb-ran5729 Thanks. I looked for those, but could't find one for 22mm 1/2 Drive, let alone something that torques that high.

  • @shakeelsss
    @shakeelsssАй бұрын

    Great tool collections but where do you see yourself in the next 5 or 10 years as an instructor. I am expanding as well in terms of insulated tools due to HVE , PHVE , and BEV. Amazing video as always.

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    A lot of opportunities are in front of me on the instructor front. Hopefully I'll still be getting out in front of classes live as well as growing these channels.

  • @ed2391
    @ed2391Ай бұрын

    Can you do a video on the old school fluke scope? Would love to see

  • @ryan.mullen
    @ryan.mullenАй бұрын

    Sweet. A full length video. I was sad when the TikTok video ended 3 drawers in. 😂👍

  • @scottaddison8071
    @scottaddison8071Ай бұрын

    What a box of tools

  • @curtholt9798
    @curtholt9798Ай бұрын

    Fair play im very jealous one day one day 😂

  • @philmurray1359
    @philmurray1359Ай бұрын

    Fluke 98 scope is a great meter.

  • @DavidVasquez-hs9bo
    @DavidVasquez-hs9boАй бұрын

    Hello. As far as sockets go, do you still use SAE sockets ?

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    I've got them but don't use them much.

  • @DavidVasquez-hs9bo

    @DavidVasquez-hs9bo

    Ай бұрын

    @@theroyaltyautoservice Thank you.

  • @rufustoad1
    @rufustoad110 күн бұрын

    If you have any interest and could design some kind of organization on paper I can 3d print and or CNC just about anything you can think of and I would love just to try different ideas. I have a tool box that also needs adjusting as well

  • @shannondickenson8294
    @shannondickenson8294Ай бұрын

    Not sure if its been mentioned but bad idea to keep those batteries plued in unattended. Been knowen to cause fires. Just throwing it out there..nice setup 😎.

  • @BackyardEngineer334
    @BackyardEngineer334Ай бұрын

    My solution for storing extensions is the 18 inch bar magnets from harbor freight, they’re like $2 a piece. Screw 3 of em’ to the wall a few inches apart above one another where the longer heavier extensions are being held up by 3 magnets.

  • @TracyCorbett

    @TracyCorbett

    Ай бұрын

    I use those magnetic bars everywhere too. I pick up another 5 or 6 every time they go on sale for a couple bucks each. I need to be able to see everything I use the most or I forget I have them, so I do a lot of magnetic hanging to save space and make sockets, adapters, extensions, picks, even ratchets etc visible at a glance

  • @peterjohnston1224
    @peterjohnston1224Ай бұрын

    That is Nirvana to me. $500,000+ in tools and roll-aways. Hopefully you can write them off over time. When I was spooling-up as a AME, I couldn't write-off my tools - but that's up here in the Democratic Peoples Republik of Kanada.

  • @ivansperanza
    @ivansperanzaАй бұрын

    A whole lot of $$$ invested in tools and diag equipment, really nice display.

  • @ayubnasir3788
    @ayubnasir3788Ай бұрын

    Hi Royalty,I am about to purchase a vehicle used one,how about mazda cx 9 vs ford explorers??? Please answer

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    I'd lean towards the Mazda but they are very similar.

  • @ayubnasir3788

    @ayubnasir3788

    Ай бұрын

    @@theroyaltyautoservice ,thanks a lot,I was thinking of reliability and giving me no problems to fix over and over.

  • @m.t.v.7934
    @m.t.v.793423 күн бұрын

    I just found out that the blue liquid for the head gasket tester has a shelf life, I was going to buy the kit to put in the garage just to have it in case, but glad I did not. I mean I can buy the tester and just hold off on the liquid until I might need it. Does the Snap-On have a shelf life too?

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    23 күн бұрын

    I don't know but I'll definitely be checking. Thanks for the heads up! No pun intended. 🤣

  • @m.t.v.7934

    @m.t.v.7934

    23 күн бұрын

    @@theroyaltyautoservice yea i saw it somewhere saying it only lasts about a year before the colors stop working well. the blue/yellow

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_skyАй бұрын

    1:20.. I think it's for drum brake springs..🤔 Or swapping carburetor jets

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    Carb tool.

  • @boosted2.4_sky

    @boosted2.4_sky

    Ай бұрын

    @@theroyaltyautoservice nice...old school🏁I couldn't see a bend at the end that's why I wasn't 100% on the drum brake spring tool..👍

  • @aarondavis7390
    @aarondavis7390Ай бұрын

    Clutch Head Screwdriver for old Chevys

  • @tuphnez1033
    @tuphnez1033Ай бұрын

    I too have a strange fixation with lights.

  • @charlesmecum5009
    @charlesmecum5009Ай бұрын

    Sherwood I am a light nut as well, I think it started back in the day, because flashlights sucked, double d batteries, or shop lights that burned the hell out of you.😢

  • @FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk
    @FranciscoJimenez-bb7fkАй бұрын

    What is in your pockets and belt at the shop and why?

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    Multi tool, pocket screwdriver, light. Use them all the time.

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023Ай бұрын

    do you recommend me Gear wrench than Mac or snap on

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    They are all good. I do think Snap-On is still the best.

  • @willb3018
    @willb3018Ай бұрын

    "Everybody has one of these drawers". Only one?😂

  • @jacksautorepair
    @jacksautorepairАй бұрын

    You right about those wiper arm pullers. After cracking a windshield, you will gladly buy the more expensive wiper arm pullers. It's one of those overpriced tools on the truck. The lesser expensive battery terminal puller tool probably won't work on most wiper arms.

  • @YourTransmissionRepair
    @YourTransmissionRepairАй бұрын

    Where is your shop located at? I'm in Draper, Utah.

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    St. Marys, GA

  • @dannyc1657
    @dannyc1657Ай бұрын

    With a tool box that size, do you ever find yourself trying to remember where you keep something your looking for?? I have that problem and my box isn’t a quarter of the size of yours 😂😂😂😂

  • @user-rc2mx5md9l
    @user-rc2mx5md9lАй бұрын

    Hello which oscilloscope do you advise me to buy

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    If you have the budget then Automotive Test Solutions EScope for sure.

  • @Romulan112
    @Romulan112Ай бұрын

    Did you ever use your S wrench set or half moons?

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    It's rare but when I need them they are a life saver..

  • @bretthardie5140
    @bretthardie5140Ай бұрын

    Tend to keep all the 1/4 together 3/8 together etc test together Shocking how many specific tools we have to keep on hand, test equipment that are brand specific or only test one specific component only to be asked "why do you charge so much" I had to purchase a specialty tool to diagnose your specific car/component

  • @jesseruiz2337
    @jesseruiz2337Ай бұрын

    That's the bad thing about being a mechanic, you spend a fortune in tools and alot of them you never use but you tell your self, I might need it!😂

  • @jameslewis1175
    @jameslewis1175Ай бұрын

    I just use a cornwell metal magnet for all My extensions

  • @zaraahmad5618
    @zaraahmad5618Ай бұрын

    when is ac part 2 is coming?

  • @bretthardie5140
    @bretthardie5140Ай бұрын

    Now thats a mechanics tool box, must be 250k there Scary how many rools we have that have only been used once or never that cost an absolute fortune having said that there's nothing worse than not having the tool or I have the tool but cant find it

  • @mechanknuckle
    @mechanknuckleАй бұрын

    Was that a Rochester smog carb tool?

  • @theroyaltyautoservice

    @theroyaltyautoservice

    Ай бұрын

    Nope, but close. It is a carburetor tool.

  • @mechanknuckle

    @mechanknuckle

    Ай бұрын

    @@theroyaltyautoservice For a Rochester or Holley? I remember special tools I used with those old tamper proof carbs.

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023Ай бұрын

    clutch head screwdriver 1:24 minutes

  • @markthees5650
    @markthees5650Ай бұрын

    Just the cost of the toolbox’s is huge

  • @Toolaholic7
    @Toolaholic7Ай бұрын

    My dad has a punch that he made from a broken Chrysler torsion bar.Has not shattered on him yet.I have tools my grandfather made he put the date and his name on.Will not ever get rid of them